The hit musical comedy *Titanique* has confirmed plans for a West End run later this year. The show is currently performing at Off-Broadway venue the Daryl Roth Theatre.

The musical, which is co-written by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle, and Constantine Rousouli, has received critical acclaim and multiple awards since its premiere off Broadway at Asylum Theater in 2022.

The parody of James Cameron's Oscar-winning *Titanic* film features a raft of Celine Dion’s iconic songs including “My Heart Will...

'Titanique' confirms planned West End run

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The musical has received critical acclaim and multiple awards since its premiere off Broadway at Asylum Theater in 2022. It is currently at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

The British writer James Graham is on an incredible run at the moment. He just won the Olivier Award for Best New Play for *Dear England*, a fantastic drama about football manager Gareth Southgate, which enticed new audiences into theatre, and the musical *Tammy Faye*, for which he supplied the book, is opening on Broadway this autumn.

He’s also a prolific screenwriter, with recent hits including the crime series *Sherwood* and the dystopian drama *The Way*. Graham has that rare combination of...

Learn more about James Graham’s career ahead of 'Boys from the Blackstuff'

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From plays *Dear England* and *This House* to TV hits like *Sherwood*, Graham is unstoppable – and now his *Boys from the Blackstuff* is coming to the West End.

The bright lights of West End theatres are always appealing, but there are also a number of exciting Off-West End venues in the capital, such as the small but mighty [Bush Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/bush-theatre), which is nestled in west London.

This theatre has always punched above its weight, launching the careers of hugely successful writers such as James Graham and Lucy Kirkwood, as well as actors like Victoria Wood, Alan Rickman, Andrew Scott, and Phoebe...

A complete guide to the Bush Theatre

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Get to know this exciting new-writing venue in west London, which has launched the careers of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Victoria Wood, among others.

The acclaimed screen and stage actor Ben Whishaw is back in town, starring in the premiere of Margaret Perry’s *[Bluets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39930-bluets)* at the Royal Court. The play is an adaptation of Maggie Nelson’s book and follows someone obsessed with the colour blue – taking in artists like Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday as they navigate a devastating heartbreak.

Whishaw is joined in *Bluets* by *House of the Dragon* star Emma D’Arcy and *The Girl Before*’s Kayla...

Learn more about Ben Whishaw's career ahead of 'Bluets' at the Royal Court

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The James Bond and *Paddington* actor is co-starring in this new adaptation of Maggie Nelson's book *Bluets* with Emma D'Arcy and Kayla Meikle.

It’s another fantastic year for [Shakespeare plays](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/shakespeare) in London, and as the weather (finally!) improves, you can start getting those outdoor shows in the diary, as well as all of the brilliant productions in the West End and beyond.

If you’re after a fresh take on the Bard, you’re definitely in luck. Sir Ian McKellen is already wowing audiences, giving his Falstaff a dynamic new spin in Robert Icke's adaptation of *Henry IV*, *[Player...

See modern adaptations and outdoor productions of Shakespeare plays in London

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From Ian McKellen in *Player Kings* to an incredible open-air season at Shakespeare's Globe, there's a wide variety of shows on offer in London.

You just can’t beat family when it comes to riveting drama. Perhaps that’s because no one gets under your skin quite like the people you love and who know you best – and who are bonded to you by blood, like it or not. From Greek tragedy through Shakespearean slanging matches and contemporary clans, shows with family drama at their centre have always ruled our stages.

That’s certainly true of London theatre this year, which features a range of bickering families – from plays like *[Long Day's...

Watch West End family dramas on the London stage

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Enter the homes of these loving but fraught families in West End plays such as *Long Day's Journey Into Night* and musicals like *Back to the Future*.

Get ready for what promises to be the most talked-about play of the year. Hollywood star John Lithgow will play Roald Dahl in a new drama, *[Giant](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39984-giant)*, which sees the famous author about to release his children’s book *The Witches*, but then rocked by a scandal surrounding anti-Semitic comments he made in an article.

Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, directed by Nicholas Hytner (artistic director of the Bridge Theatre), also stars Elliot Levey...

Learn more about John Lithgow's career ahead of him playing Roald Dahl in 'Giant'

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The Tony and Emmy-winning Hollywood actor is starring in Mark Rosenblatt’s provocative new play *Giant* at the Royal Court in London this autumn.

Duncan Macmillan’s indelible hit play *[People, Places & Things](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40085-people-places-and-things)* is making an exciting return to the West End this summer – and its original star is back too. Denise Gough will reprise her award-winning lead role as Emma, an actress and addict who crash-lands in rehab.

It’s an unmissable chance to see Gough reprise one of the great performances of the past decade, as she digs into knotty issues around recovery, identity,...

Everything you need to know about People, Places & Things

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Denise Gough reprises her Olivier Award-winning performance in Duncan Macmillan's electrifying play, which returns for a run at the Trafalgar Theatre from May.

As much as we adore all of the historic theatres that make up London’s West End and beyond, it’s also exciting when we get a new venue – especially if it’s one that allows for completely different kinds of staging.

The [Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre), which was converted from a TV studio, is a prime example. This huge, flexible space has already accommodated a wide variety of shows, from Rambert’s dance take on *Peaky...

A complete guide to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

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Get to know this fun, flexible north London venue ahead of its much-anticipated revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber musical *Starlight Express* this summer.

Summer is on the horizon, and many of London’s open-air theatres will welcome audiences once more. Look forward to shows under the stars at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe. But, if you’re sticking to the West End theatres, then you’re in for a treat with *Fawlty Towers, Heathers,* and *Long Day's Journey Into Night* to name a few. 

May 2024 in London marks the beginning of limited summer shows and plenty of buzzy productions to whet your appetite. We’re seriously spoiled...

Top theatre to see in London in May

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From the Brian Cox-led *Long Day's Journey Into Night*, to *Bluets*, starring Ben Whishaw, here’s the top theatre picks in London in May 2024.

The Globe Ensemble will star in [*The Tempest*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23079-the-tempest-globe-2021) this summer. The Tempest runs at [Shakespeare’s Globe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre) from 22 July to 22 October. [Book *The Tempest* tickets on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23079-the-tempest-globe-2021)

*The Tempest* cast includes Ferdy Roberts as Prospero, Nadi Kemp-Sayfi as Miranda, Rachel Hannah Clarke as Ariel, Ciarán O’Brien as Caliban, Peter Bourke as Gonzalo, Ralph Davis as Trinculo, George Fouracres as Stefano, Joanne Howarth as Franciso, Olivier Huband as Ferdinand, Patrick Osborne as Antonio, Lucy Phelps as Sebastian, and Katy Stephen as Alonso.

Set on a remote island, *The Tempest* follows a banished father who must release his daughter into the wider world. *The Tempest* play is staged as part of [Shakespeare’s Globe 25th anniversary season.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/shakespeare) 

Sean Holmes and Diane Page co-direct *The Tempest.* The show features design  by Paul Wills, and costume supervision by Jackie Orton.

*The Tempest* is at Shakespeare’s Globe.

[Book *The Tempest* tickets on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23079-the-tempest-globe-2021)

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Shakespeare’s comedy play, *The Tempest*, opens at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2022. Book *The Tempest* tickets in London on TodayTix. 

*The Tempest* play usually sees Prospero incite a terrifying storm and torment the survivors including his brother, Antonio. In this *The Tempest*, the action is transported to an exotic desert island and follows a father try to release his daughter into a new world. There’s still plenty of witchcraft at work in The Tempest, and themes of betrayal and compassion remain. However *The Tempest* in 2022 will feature new ideas — you’ll have to see the show to find out more.

*The Tempest* in London transports audeinces to the sea. Make sure you stay ashore and dry at at Shakespeare’s Globe this summer.

Book *The Tempest* tickets in London on TodayTix.

## What to Watch For:

- Sean Holmes directs *The Tempest* London play. His previous directorial tenure was at Lyric Hammersmith. While at Lyric Hammersmith, Holmes helmed *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* which eventually toured nationwide.
- Where did ideas for *The Tempest* come from? We can’t speak to Shakespeare directly, but previous records indicate Shakespeare’s thoughts. It’s believed *The Tempest* came from records of sea voyages that were hit by hurricanes. 
- Shakespeare’s Globe celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022. The theatre is built in honour of the original Elizabethan style. 
- The Globe ensemble star in *The Tempest*. The Globe Ensemble are in a number of Shakespeare’s Globe productions, including *Much Ado About Nothing*. 

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Shakespeare’s Globe comes alive in 2022 with a new take on *The Tempest*. *The Tempest* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

At the start of *The Tempest* play, Prospero ignites a fierce storm which ravages a vast area. So much so, the storm leaves a crew of men shipwrecked, including his brother, Antonio. Now, the men must live on a remote island away from civilisation. There’s a few inhabitants but can their lives change forever. Or will Prospero use his magic to change everyone’s lives? 

Nowadays, people may travel often. But centuries ago, embarking to a new destination was a months-long process. Inspiration for *The Tempest* came from such early 16th-century voyages which were destroyed by “tempests” — likely to be hurricanes. Shakespeare combined these real events with reports of magic and superstitious people across the globe to create an intoxicating, exciting play. The Tempest is one of William Shakespeare’s well-known plays. [Find out more about Shakespeare plays in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/visit-shakespeare-globe)

Shakespeare’s associate artistic director Sean Holmes directs *The Tempest* in London. He previously served as the Lyric Hammersmith’s artistic director, notably working on *Bugsy Malone* and *The Seagull*. He also directed a national tour of *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*. Now he turns his hand to another Shakespeare classic — *The Tempest*. 

*The Tempest* plays as part of Shakespeare’s Globe 25th anniversary season. [Discover the full list of Shakespeare shows right now in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/shakespeare)

*The Tempest* tickets are available now. Book your *The Tempest* tickets on London Theatre today.

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A shipwreck provides an opportunity for revenge… or redemption. Shakespeare’s moving final play comes to London’s most iconic venue.
Sorcerer Prospero is ready to set in motion a decades-long scheme of revenge against those who wronged him, but the magic of his own island may get in the way. 
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Shakespeare’s valedictory, to comply with the received scholarship on this climactic play of his, lands with muted force in Sean Holmes’s curate’s egg of a production – engaging and vital at some moments, flat and curiously lacking in impact at others. 

The news value is surely that Ferdy Roberts, as Prospero, spends most of the performance wearing nothing but snugly-fitting yellow swimming trunks, which may be fine during these hot summer days but might be less comfortable for the actor as the play’s run continues till October. (So much for the “rich garments” referenced in the text.) The beachside feel is amplified by rubber ducks as props, even as Rachel Hannah Clarke’s earthy Ariel for her part comes on attired at one point as if en route to an ABBA tribute concert. 

Quite what it all is meant to add up to is anyone’s guess in an unusually fast reading of the text (2 and 1/2 hours including the interval) that dispenses with the Epilogue. Prospero here finishes instead with the “revels now are ended” speech from the fourth act, following which he makes his (now-suited) way through the audience in the yard. 

Prospero’s erstwhile authority has presumably been to some degree silenced by the surrender of his daughter Miranda which, on one level, is what this gorgeously complex play is about.

Not that its various thematics get much of an airing in a staging rife with sight gags (*Harry Potter* is an inevitable marker) that reunites the cast of Lucy Bailey’s concurrent Globe staging of [*Much Ado About Nothing*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/much-ado-about-nothing-review-shakespeares-globe-lucy-bailey) — the leads in that play (Lucy Phelps and Ralph Davis) here given supporting roles, so as to balance the workload. 

The heavy lifting falls, as it must, to Roberts, a longtime collaborator with Holmes who is second-to-none when it comes to speaking the verse and who grabs the opening scenes by the scruff of their figurative neck, taking the language at often breakneck speed.

“Let the games begin,” this Prospero says near the midway point in an exhortation I don’t recall from the text. (We also gets nods towards football and the Globe’s neighbouring Tate Modern.) There’s no denying the control this deposed duke exerts over a scenario that finds himself facing off against Miranda, Ariel, and the freedom-fighting Caliban. All of that comes before he encounters the shipwrecked community that includes his usurping brother, Alonso: the invaluable Katy Stephens, smartly turned out, makes much of her smallish role here as she also does in *Much Ado*. 

The shipwreck itself is signalled at the outset by an onstage hose and a boatswain dressed in orange hi-vis apparel who confronts the voyagers first seen crammed into a glass box: the image recalls the claustrophobic visuals at the start of Marianne Elliott’s revival of *Company*. 

Bearded and sonorously spoken, Roberts’ Prospero cuts against his comical appearance to remind us of the take-no-prisoners aspect to this most prismatic of Shakespeare characters. I’d never before clocked the ease with which Prospero is quick to dismiss more or less everyone in view as a “thing”, his much spoken of library here an overstuffed scrapbook that he anxiously combs through as if to retrieve a vanished past.

I wish Roberts had more to play off of, but neither Nadi Kemp-Sayfi (Miranda) nor Oliver Huband (Ferdinand) make much of the burgeoning relationship in the play that of course exists to feed Prospero’s deeply primal separation anxiety. Time and again, the rapture and urgency of the language are given a dampened-down edge, in an attempt perhaps to cut against rhetorical bravura – which seems a shame in a play offering such opportunity for precisely that.

The comic supporting turns are well handled by the double-act of George Fouracres (Stefano) and Ralph Davis (Trinculo), who are joined (one might say conjoined) by an inflatable lobster – now there’s a beach toy for you! – alongside Ciarán O’Brien as a swaggering Caliban who at one point leads the house in a call-and-response. The depths of subjugation to which this character is subject – Caliban deposed every bit as severely, if not more so, than Prospero has been  – aren’t as fully evidenced as are the kinks of a character who offers at one point to lick a capturer’s shoe if that might help. 

Miranda later addresses “O brave new world” to the audience, seemingly surprised to see us all. But Prospero’s pointed and poignant rejoinder, “’Tis new to thee”, gets lost in a *Tempest* suffused with visual japery but only intermittently in touch with the lasting and immutable magic that exists within the play itself.

*The Tempest is at Shakespeare's Globe to 22 October. Book The Tempest tickets on London Theatre.

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The stage is set for a tumultuous new production of The Tempest, Shakespeare’s tale of reckoning and redemption, this summer in the Globe Theatre.  

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Experience a beautifully epic new version of The Brothers Grimm’s fairytale by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage in the Globe Theatre. Nick Bagnall directs the perfect winter treat for everyone aged 5+.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre opened in 1997. The Globe is a reconstruction of an open-air theatre designed in 1599. 

The 'wooden O' honours the 16th-century theatre: audience members can purchase a standing ticket and be a "groundling." [Find out more about Shakespeare's Globe in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/visit-shakespeare-globe)

Shakespeare's Globe is also home to a second indoor theatre, the [Sam Wanamaker Playhouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/sam-wanamaker-playhouse). It is named after the organisation's founder, American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, father of [Zoe Wanamaker](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/zoe-wanamaker). 


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