

'RENT' tickets now available through May 2027
Jonathan Larson's show opens in the West End 30 years after its Broadway premiere, and follows a group of young artists living in New York during the AIDs crisis.
Summary
- RENT is in performances at The Tom Stoppard Theatre
- Gaten Matarazzo stars as Mark alongside Billy Nevers as Collins and Jeevan Braich as Angel
- Jonathan Larson's musical premiered on Broadway 30 years ago
Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical RENT has extended performances at The Tom Stoppard Theatre in the West End. The show is now booking through 29 May 2027.
Larson's show opens in the West End 30 years after its Broadway premiere, and follows a group of young artists living in New York during the AIDs crisis. Inspired by Puccini's La Bohème, the musical is a celebration of community and connection.
The production stars Gaten Matarazzo as Mark, Travis Ross as Roger, Alexa Lopez as Mimi, Billy Nevers as Collins, Lazy Violet as Maureen, Olivier Award nominee Danielle Fiamanya as Joanne, Jeevan Braich as Angel, and Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Benny.
The cast is completed by Baylie Carson, Laura Delany, Ryesha Higgs, Montoya Holloway-Johnson, Rhys Hopkins, Shem Omari James, Hannah Macpherson, TJ Matara-Holloway, Ryan Nixon, Leah Vassell, James Wilkinson-Jones and Kevin Yates.
RENT has music, lyrics and book by Jonathan Larson. It is directed by Luke Sheppard, with choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves, set design by David Woodhead, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Howard Hudson, audio production and sound design by Paul Gatehouse, video design and cinematography by George Reeve and Nathan Amzi, make-up and hair design by Jackie Saundercock, musical supervision and orchestrations by Bill Sherman, musical direction and associate musical supervision by Katy Richardson, and intimacy direction by Asha Jennings-Grant.
Book RENT tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk
Photo credit: RENT cast. (Photo by Oliver Rosser)
Frequently asked questions
What is RENT about?
See Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo make his West End debut as Mark in RENT, Jonathan Larson’s landmark musical returning to the stage for its 30th anniversary.
What's the age recommendation for RENT?
The recommended age for RENT is Ages 14+..
How long is RENT?
The running time of RENT is 2hr 30min. Incl. Interval.
How do you book tickets for RENT?
Book tickets for RENT on London Theatre.
How much do tickets cost for RENT?
Tickets for RENT start at £25.
Where is RENT playing?
RENT is playing at Tom Stoppard Theatre. The theatre is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.
Who wrote RENT?
This show has music, lyrics, and a book by Jonathan Larson.
What songs are in RENT?
This musical includes many songs, including “Will I?,” “I’ll Cover You,” and “Without You.”
Who directed RENT?
Luke Sheppard is the director.
Is RENT appropriate for kids?
RENT is best suited for audiences aged 14 and over, as this production contains themes of HIV/AIDS, bereavement, drug use, suicide, sex and sex work, strong language, smoking, haze, and strobe lighting.
Is RENT good?
RENT is a dazzling production for audiences, with Gaten Matarazzo making his West End debut as Mark, and Luke Sheppard directing a new anniversary production. It gives audiences a chance to experience Jonathan Larson’s musical about living in the face of uncertainty in a new and exciting staging.
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