Jonathan Bailey – aka [Anthony Bridgerton](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/discover-the-bridgerton-casts-theatre-history-jonathan-bailey) – is swapping the ton’s marriage mart for the stage as he makes his much-anticipated return to theatre. The actor will play the title role in Shakespeare’s history play *[Richard II](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14375-richard-ii)* at London’s Bridge Theatre, directed by Nicholas Hytner, in an exciting new production in spring...

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The acclaimed actor and *Bridgerton* star is back on stage in Nicholas Hytner's new Bridge Theatre production of Shakespeare's *Richard II* in 2025.

The sun is finally out (some of the time!), and that means the summer theatre season is in full swing, in the West End and beyond. If you’re looking to catch some of London’s great shows during your holiday — or staycation — then you’re in luck: this is a particularly good year for hot, hot, hot summer productions.

Of course, there are the annual outdoor theatre experiences at [Shakespeare’s Globe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre) and [Regent’s Park Open Air...

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See uplifting, feel-good West End shows in London all summer long, including *Kiss Me, Kate*, *Hello, Dolly!* and *The Wizard of Oz*.

Tracy-Ann Oberman is set to reprise her role as Shylock in [*The Merchant of Venice 1936*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/41659-merchant-of-venice-1936) at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/trafalgar-theatre) in the West End this December for a limited season.

Oberman (*EastEnders, Doctor Who, Friday Night Dinner*) became the first British actress to play Shylock when the production toured the UK in 2023, before opening at the Criterion Theatre in February...

Tracy-Ann Oberman to reprise role in 'The Merchant of Venice 1936' in the West End

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*EastEnders* and *Doctor Who* actor Tracy-Ann Oberman became the first British actress to play Shylock when *The Merchant of Venice 1936* toured the UK last year.

James Graham’s new play *Punch* will transfer to London's Young Vic next March, fresh off its run at Nottingham Playhouse. 

The show, which tells the shocking true story about the fatal consequences of a single punch on a night out, is based on the book *Right from Wrong* by Jacob Dunne.

Julie Hesmondhalgh (*Mr Bates vs The Post Office*) and Tony Hirst (*Hollyoaks*) will reprise their roles as Joan and David, while David Shields (*Black Mirror*) will return as Jacob.

The cast is completed by...

James Graham’s 'Punch' to transfer to Young Vic in London

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Julie Hesmondhalgh and Tony Hirst will reprise their roles as Joan and David in James Graham's play about a single punch that has fatal consequences.

New casting has been announced for Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin's [*Matilda the Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/305-matilda-the-musical-tickets), which is now in its 13th year in the West End. The new cast will join from 10 September.

Angelica Scott will join Anna Deikalo, Ava Posniak, and Sophia Saravanan in the title role of Matilda. Also joining in principal roles are Tiffany Graves as Mrs Wormwood, Neil McDermott as Mr Wormwood, and Eve Norris as Miss Honey. Kieran Hill will...

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Angelica Scott will join Anna Deikalo, Ava Posniak, and Sophia Saravanan as Matilda, in Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin's musical about an extraordinary little girl.

Dearest gentle reader, it gives me great pleasure to impart to you the news that Jonathan Bailey, better known to *Bridgerton* fans as the 9th Viscount Bridgerton – or Anthony to his family – is taking to the stage in 2025 in a new production of *[Richard II](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14375-richard-ii)* at London’s [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/the-bridge-theatre).

Bailey will play the title role in Nicholas Hytner’s Shakespeare production, which runs from...

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As Jonathan Bailey, star of the hit Netflix romance series, prepares to play Richard II, learn all about Bridgerton cast's success on stage.

New casting has been announced for [*Back to the Future: The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets) at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. The musical has also extended performances through 27 July 2025.

Vasco Emauz will make his West End debut as teenager Marty McFly. He is joined by Orlando Gibbs (*Mr Burns: A Post-Electric Play*) as George McFly, C.J. Borger (*Kristin Chenoweth: An Evening With Friends In Honor Of Todd Haimes*) as...

New cast announced for 'Back to the Future: The Musical' in the West End

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Vasco Emauz makes his West End debut as Marty McFly in Bob Gale, Alan Silvestri, and Glen Ballard's musical about a time-travelling teenager and an eccentric scientist.

*SIX* fans rejoice! Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s sophomore musical *Why Am I So Single?* starts previews in August, opening in September. While the pop-infused *SIX* revolutionised the historical musical with its diva-inspired girl group take on the six wives of Henry VIII, this new show is set in the present day and deals with a force even more fearsome and cut-throat than the aforementioned murderous monarch… modern-day dating. 

The story deals with two terminally single friends who happen to...

Everything you need to know about 'Why Am I So Single?'

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The hotly anticipated new show about modern dating by *SIX* writers Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss arrives at the Garrick Theatre in the West End this August.

He might not have been the lead in this year's season of Netflix’s *Bridgerton*, but all eyes were nevertheless on Jonathan Bailey as the dashing eldest son and heir Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton, back from honeymoon and blissfully in love with his new wife, Kate. The most eligible leading man of the moment, Bailey will also soon be seen as Fiyero in the hotly anticipated *Wicked* film, opposite Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

In 2025, Bailey will return to the stage with a very different...

John Gielgud to Jonathan Bailey: Stars on stage in Shakespeare's 'Richard II'

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Ahead of Jonathan Bailey's performance as Richard II at the Bridge Theatre, we look at other leading actors to have played the tragic medieval monarch.

Further casting has been revealed for James Macdonald's production of Samuel Beckett’s *Waiting for Godot* in the West End this autumm.

Joining the previously announced Lucian Msamati (*Game of Thrones, Amadeus*) as Estragon and Ben Whishaw (*James Bond, Paddington*) as Vladimir are Tom Edden (*Crazy For You, Cyrano De Bergerac*) as Lucky and Jonathan Slinger (*Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Richard II, Richard III*) as Pozzo.

The creative team includes Rae Smith (set and costume design),...

Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati-led 'Waiting for Godot' announces further casting

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Samuel Beckett's play follows Vladimir and Estragon as they discuss a variety of subjects while waiting for the titular Godot, who never arrives.

Imagine you’re at Club Domina at [*Magic Mike Live*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/16563-magic-mike-live-tickets) in London for even longer, with performances at the [London Hippodrome](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-theatre-at-hippodrome-casino-over-18s-only) through 31 Dec. 2023. Book *Magic Mike Live* tickets on London Theatre.

Based on the hit movies, *Magic Mike Live* allows audiences to step inside a nightclub filled with shirtless dancers that allows people to lose their inhibitions. The stage show inspired the television series *Finding Magic Mike*, and the third film will be released on 10 Feb. 2023.

The *Magic Mike Live* cast includes Sarah Annakin, Daniel Blessing, Natacza Boon, Jake Brewer, Harry Carter, Hannah Cleeve, Peter Cleverley, Joel Ekperigin, Petr Fedorovskii, Myles Harper, Charlie Knight, Mark Lace, Theo O. Bailey, James Percy, Ross Sands, Josie Scamell and Manny Tsakanika.

Channing Tatum and Alison Faulk co-direct the show, with choreography by Faulk, Teresa Espinosa and Luke Broadlick. The show features production design by Rachel O’Toole, scenic design by Rob Bissinger and Anita LaScala (Arda Studio), costume design by Marina Toybina, lighting design by Philip Gladwell, and video design by Luke Halls.  

*Magic Mike Live* is at the Hippodrome Casino. 

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Channing Tatum brings the sizzling hot dance production *Magic Mike Live!* to the Hippodrome Casino in London’s Leicester Square. So are you ready to ride the pony? *Magic Mike Live!* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

The *Magic Mike Live* entertainment show is based on the trilogy of Channing Tatum films of the same name: *Magic Mike* (2012), *Magic Mike XXL* (2015), and *Magic Mike’s Last Dance* (2023). The international sensation opened in Las Vegas in 2017, and then came to London’s Hippodrome Casino in 2018. The Hippodrome Casino’s theatre is now transformed into a magical, intimate, 325-seat performance space.

Don’t expect 90 minutes of shirtless dancing. There’s acrobatic hip-hop routines performed by a dozen of London’s fittest performers, as well as live music, comedy and sensual water dances. In a [four-star review of *Magic Mike Live*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/channing-tatum-magic-mike-live-hippodrome-casino), London Theatre said: “The evening of talent, dancing, and, honestly, joy and empowerment taking place at the Hippodrome Casino is a feat of live entertainment.” 

### What happens at *Magic Mike Live*?

The *Magic Mike Live!* show is a complete evening of unparalleled entertainment for guests aged 18 and up. As you step into the mythical Club Domina, you'll marvel at a group of extraordinary artists who perform a 360-degree dance and acrobatic spectacular. 

A diverse cast of performers from around the world present sexy dance routines intertwined with one-of-a-kind acts for this hot new production. No matter where you sit in this venue, you'll be up close and personal with the *Magic Mike* dancers.

Tickets to *Magic Mike Live!* are available now. Book tickets to *Magic Mike Live!* on London Theatre today.

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A sexy night on the town– live! Channing Tatum conceived and co-directed this thrilling tribute to the hit film.
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You've seen the movie; now experience Magic Mike on stage at the Hippodrome Casino. Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, *Magic Mike Live!* promises the ultimate night out. Let your hair down and indulge in this hilarious and sizzling evening of 360-degree entertainment.

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Let go of every expectation you have about a show called <a href="/show/magic-mike-live">Magic Mike Live</a>. Yes, there will be shirtless, attractive men dancing. Yes there will be bottomless prosecco. Yes there will be the Pony song. But the evening of talent, dancing, and, honestly, joy and empowerment taking place at the Hippodrome Casino is a feat of live entertainment.Rather than writing a traditional review, we (London Theatre editors Suzy Evans and Sophie Thomas) broke down the experience on Slack after seeing the show. Get ready to become one of the unicorns.Light spoilers ahead.Suzy Evans: First things first, would you recommend going to Magic Mike Live with your boss?Sophie Thomas: It's a bonding experience to say the least! I'd say go with your (preferably female) boss if you've got similar interests and you know you're both going to enjoy it.Suzy: I'm actually surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I had never seen the film, and obviously this is different, but the show really knows what it is and what it's doing and they crafted a thoroughly enjoyable evening of live entertainment.Sophie: I'd never seen the film either, so I expected it to just be a glorified striptease. But there's a lot that goes on which isn't just topless men! I loved the tap dancing solo and the breakdancing elements.&nbsp;It's just 90 minutes of escapism and exhilaration. Did you have a favourite moment?Suzy: I hope this isn't a spoiler, but the water dance was my favourite part. It was so beautiful and well-choreographed while also not straying from the heart of the show, which is truly about giving women (and men!) what they want.Even though the story is fairly thin, I thought they played really well on subverting archetypes and challenging norms. Like, when the show opened and they basically had five guys dressed as the village people, I remember leaning over to you and going "These guys could not care less right now," but little did I know, that was the point and the show was about to take a 180.Sophie: Omg I forgot about the water dance! Yes the female dancer (Hannah Cleeve, I may have looked her up on Instagram and followed her after the show) was so so so good. I actually got splashed by the water at one point.Yeah there isn't much of a story to Magic Mike Live, but I don't think it needs a storyline to keep everyone entertained. You're there for the dancing, the good vibes, and just leaving all your worries at the door.I remember when they said "here's the sexy CEO who pays men and women the same" and we cheered, so there's definitely moments too which aren't just "Here is a man naked for you." Although I definitely had my eye on a couple of them... whoops.Suzy: Oh yes, it was hard to decide where to look at points. Channing Tatum is inside all of us, Sophie.Sophie: Oh I wish!!Suzy: I mean, even though we haven't seen the movie I feel like it's not giving too much away to say that the Pony song is there.Sophie: Oh the Pony song :heart: to be honest, that's the only thing I knew about Magic Mike before seeing the show, so when there was a live acoustic version (played by the musician who was actually very good!) I screamed IT'S THE PONY. (The prosecco may have helped with the excitement too.)Suzy: We must mention the bottomless prosecco.Sophie: How many times did we have our glasses filled? 5? 6?Suzy: We definitely never had an empty glass, I'll say that. The waiters were great and super attentive. Is there anything you would have changed about the experience?Sophie: It's probably because we watched it in COVID times, but I wish they came up to us more? Like the dancers performed in the crowd, but I actually got jealous when the dancers would be at other tables and not ours? Something I did not think would be the case before seeing it.I'm very glad I wasn't picked on though, I think I'd have died of embarrassment if I'd have been selected to go on stage. Those photos would haunt me forever.Suzy: Yeah, I did not think I'd want more attention! But I did appreciate that they took safety measures seriously. There was a handsome man standing on our table at one point though. I did not hate that.Sophie: Oh yes right at the end, a great finale! Yeah their safety measures were great, I saw one guy touching one of the performers at one point as he walked past and one of the crew was like you cannot do that!I think that helped the show feel a bit more classy too, rather than just seeing naked men and touching them like they're objects. Sure the show is about giving women what they want, but it's not at the expense of having 100+ men and women ogle and grab them like a toy.Suzy: Oh yeah, that's definitely not the vibe. These guys are seriously talented dancers! I feel like we should probably talk about Mike because....wow.Sophie: I want to date Mike. Is that allowed?Suzy: There is a guy named Mike, and he basically is a "waiter" and needs to learn how to dance. (Spoiler alert: He does.) Mike had big Adam Driver vibes.Sophie: And Adam Driver is hot (not a spoiler alert)Suzy: Would you go back again?Sophie: Definitely! I'd want to take my closest friends and make them experience what we did. I'd like to state for the record my heart rate was 139 beats per minute by the end and a lot of my friends reached out and just said "had fun?" so I'd want to take them to see if theirs would be higher...Suzy: Haha, yes I was very concerned about your heart rate!Sophie: You're from the U.S. Would you go and see it again in Las Vegas?Suzy: I don't know if I'd go in Vegas, but that's more to do with Vegas and less to do with the show itself. I'd definitely want to go back to the London production with a group of girlfriends.Sophie: When the world is fully back to normal, I want to do a big girl's night out and Magic Mike Live round 2 would be at the top of my priority list.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/magic-mike-live">Magic Mike Live tickets are available on London Theatre. Book Magic Mike Live tickets.&nbsp;</a>Photo credit: Magic Mike Live (Photo courtesy of Magic Mike Live)

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Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies.

**The London Hippodrome** is one of the most iconic theatre venues in the heart of London, exclusively catering to people over the age of 18. Founded in 1900 by Frank Matcham, a pre-eminent theatre architect, the venue has served as an entertainment hub for over a century and currently operates as a casino, restaurant, and live entertainment venue. The mesmerizing architecture of the building, adorned with rich art deco designs, makes it a delight for art enthusiasts across the globe. From live music performances, stand-up comedy acts, Broadway- standard stage performances, to the world's best nightclub acts, it truly gives the essence of London's entertainment scene. The theatre also houses the Heliot Steak House, one of London's finest dining establishments, renowned for its great steaks and dramatic views. 

## How to get there 
Located at Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH, The London Hippodrome is easily accessible via several modes of transport. The closest tube stations are Leicester Square and Covent Garden, both a short walk away. Likewise, a number of buses stop close to the venue, making it convenient for visitors to reach there. For those driving, there are also nearby carparks such as the Q-Parks on Whitcomb Street or Chinatown.

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The London Hippodrome opened on 15 Jan. 1900. When the venue opened, the Hippodrome was considered the ultimate location for pleasure seekers. It opened as a circus theatre with a 100,000 gallon pool with elephants, polar bears and carriages pulled by racing teams of horses. During the theatre's history, Harry Houdini performed there and the venue staged the country’s first ever performance of *Swan Lake.*

The venue returned to its circus roots in 2008 with *La Clique.* After renovation works, the building then reopened on 13 Jul. 2012 as the nation's biggest casino and entertainment space. The London Hippodrome Casino is now home to *Magic Mike Live.*

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The London Hippodrome, opened in 1900 as a circus theatre, hosted Harry Houdini and Swan Lake's first performance; it's now the UK's largest casino.

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The London Hippodrome is a historic, adult-only entertainment venue, featuring a casino, live performances, and a renowned restaurant. It's easily reachable by tube or bus.

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