The full principal cast has been revealed for [*Mrs. Warren’s Profession*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43661-mrs-warrens-profession) in the West End, which opens at the Garrick on 22 May.

[Joining the previously announced Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Kitty Warren and Bessie Carter as Vivie Warren](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/imelda-staunton-and-bessie-carter-to-star-in-mrs-warrens-profession-west-end) are Kevin Doyle (*Sherwood, Downton Abbey, Death in Paradise*) as...

Full cast revealed for 'Mrs. Warren’s Profession'

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The cast joins four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Kitty Warren and her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (*Bridgerton*) as Vivie Warren.

*Burlesque the Musical* will open at the Savoy Theatre in the West End for a limited run this summer. The show, which includes songs by Christina Aguilera and Sia, will begin previews on 10 July, running until 6 September.

The new musical, written by Steven Antin, with additional material by Kate Wetherhead and new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley, is based on the 2010 film starring Aguilera and Cher. It follows Ali as she heads to New York in search of her mother. Once there, she is drawn...

'Burlesque the Musical' to open in the West End

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The musical, based on the 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, has new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Vanessa Williams will extend her run as Runway editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly in [*The Devil Wears Prada*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada) at the Dominion Theatre in London until 18 October. 

Best known for her screen roles in *Ugly Betty* and *Desperate Housewives*, Williams is described in the show as "ruthlessly cut-throat." [LondonTheatre.co.uk's critic...

Vanessa Williams to extend her run in 'The Devil Wears Prada'

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Vanessa Williams is best known for her screen roles in *Ugly Betty* and *Desperate Housewives*. She, along with Matt Henry, Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, and James Darch, will continue in *The Devil Wears Prada* through October 2025.

The Bush Theatre has announced its next season of work, which runs until early 2026 and will also be the final season programmed by outgoing Artistic Director Lynette Linton. She will be succeeded by Taio Lawson next summer.

In the main house, Danny James King’s *Miss Myrtle’s Garden* will run from 31 May to 12 July and follows an elderly woman in a rapidly changing neighbourhood, who is contending with ghosts from her past. It will be directed by the Bush’s new Artistic Director Lawson. 

This...

Golda Rosheuvel and Letitia Wright to star in Bush Theatre's 2025/26 season

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The 2025/26 season opens with Danny James King’s *Miss Myrtle’s Garden*, which follows an elderly woman in a rapidly changing neighbourhood, who is contending with ghosts from her past.

Agatha Christie’s thriller [*The Mousetrap*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/333-mousetrap-tickets) celebrated its 30,000th performance in the West End on 19 March, earning a certificate from Guinness World Records for the record title longest theatrical run. The production opened in the West End in 1952, moving to its current home the St Martin's Theatre in 1974.

The classic whodunnit follows a group of seven strangers, who find themselves snowed in at the remote countryside guesthouse...

'The Mousetrap' celebrates 30,000 performances in the West End

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*The Mousetrap* opened in the West End in 1952, moving to its current home the St Martin's Theatre in 1974. 

The RSC's [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro) will extend performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End until 29 March 2026. The show returns to London for a third time this month, following two seasons at the Barbican in 2022 and 2023.

The six-time Olivier Award-winning show was adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (*Oppenheimer*) from Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated film of the same name. The show follows the story of two sisters Satsuki...

'My Neighbour Totoro' tickets now available through March 2026

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The six-time Olivier Award-winning show was adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (*Oppenheimer*) from Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 animated film of the same name. 

Tina Fey's musical [*Mean Girls*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls) will finish its run at the Savoy Theatre in the West End on 8 June, ahead of a UK tour in 2026. The show opened at the venue in June 2024.

Seen by over 350,000 people in the West End, the musical follows the story of teenager Cady Heron, who is initiated into the world of high school cliques and toxic female friendships when she moves to Illinois in the US from Africa.

The cast includes Charlie Burn (Cady...

'Mean Girls' to close in the West End this summer

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*Mean Girls* follows the story of teenager Cady Heron, who is initiated into the world of high school cliques and toxic female friendships when she moves to the US from Africa.

[*Cabaret*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23939-cabaret-tickets) and *Pose* star Billy Porter will make his directorial debut in London this summer at Soho Theatre. Performances will start on 18 June, running until 26 July.

Porter will direct Harrison David Rivers's play *This Bitter Earth*, which follows the romance between a young Black writer and a white activist.

He will direct *It's a Sin* star Omari Douglas — recently seen on stage in the Bush Theatre's *Lavender, Hyacinth,...

Billy Porter to make directorial debut at Soho Theatre this summer

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Billy Porter will direct *It's a Sin* star Omari Douglas — recently seen on stage in the Bush Theatre's *Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew* — as Jesse, and Alexander Lincoln as Neil.

The London Palladium pantomime will return with *Sleeping Beauty* to celebrate its 10th anniversary at the venue, with performances running from 6 December to 11 January, 2026. Catherine Tate (*The Enfield Haunting*) will make her Palladium panto debut as Carabosse the Wicked Fairy.

She is joined by Palladium panto regular Julian Clary as King Julian, as well as Paul Zerdin as The Great Zerdini, Nigel Havers as Keeper of the Privy, and Rob Madge as The Diva of Dreams.

This will be the 10th...

Catherine Tate to make Palladium pantomime debut in 'Sleeping Beauty'

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Catherine Tate is joined by Palladium panto regular Julian Clary as King Julian, as well as Paul Zerdin as The Great Zerdini, Nigel Havers as Keeper of the Privy, and Rob Madge as The Diva of Dreams.

Secret Cinema is returning to London with a new production of [*GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43782-grease-the-immersive-movie-musical). Presented with TodayTix, the immersive experience will run from 1 August to 7 September at Evolution London in Battersea Park.

The two-and-a-half-hour production based on the 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will feature a cast of 30 performing amidst giant multi-screen platforms, turning the...

Secret Cinema to return with 'GREASE: The Immersive Movie Musical'

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The two-and-a-half-hour production based on the 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John will feature a cast of 30 performing amidst giant multi-screen platforms.

Theatrical artists in The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2012 include a knighthood for both Royal Shakespeare Company artistic director Michael Boyd and actor and director Kenneth BranaghPlaywright and actor Kwame Kwei-Armah (Elmina's Kitchen, Fix Up) is made an OBE; Actress Jenny Agutter OBE; Actress Jean Marsh (Best known from 70s TV's Upstairs Downstairs) is made an OBE; Actress Amanda Redman (Best known from TV's New Tricks. &amp; At Home with the Braithwaites) is made a MBE.RSC executive director Vikki Heywood recieved a CBE; Felix Cross, artistic director at Nitro Black Music Theatre, has been made an MBE; The Woman in Black author Susan Hill a CBE.

Theatrical artists in The Queen's Birthday Honours 2012

Theatrical artists in The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2012 include a knighthood for both Royal Shakespeare Company artistic director Michael Boyd and actor and director Kenneth BranaghPlaywright and actor Kwame Kwei-Armah (Elmina's Kitchen, Fix Up)...

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Who was the ten dollar Founding Father? Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer-winning musical reveals all. The multi-award-winning *Hamilton* brings American history to life through a rap and hip-hop soundtrack. Do not throw away your shot. Get *Hamilton* tickets at the Victoria Palace Theatre today.

Come and hear the music of the night. One of the longest-running musicals in West End history, this Andrew Lloyd Webber piece is a global hit for a reason. Telling the tragic and romantic take of opera singer Christine and the mysterious man who haunts her, you’ll experience classic songs like "Music of the Night" and "The Phantom of the Opera" in their original staging. Get *The Phantom of the Opera* tickets at His Majesty’s Theatre today. 

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Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi-award winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.

At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney's beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.

An iconic, innovative musical that will still take your breath away. This global hit is the most successful stage show in history. Using vibrant puppetry to bring to life the classic Disney film, Julie Taymor’s production was groundbreaking when it debuted and continues to be unlike anything else on the West End. Let yourself be transported, grab your tickets to *The Lion King* at the Lyceum Theatre today.  

This digital concert is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. Live musicians accompany digital avatars of the hit band ABBA in a totally new form of hybrid entertainment. 
Designed by the group themselves, you’ve never seen ABBA– or any concert– quite like this.
Get your tickets to *ABBA Voyage* at their purpose-built venue the ABBA Arena today. 

How can I resist you? This crowd-pleasing global smash began in London and continues to delight audiences around the world. The hit songs of ABBA tell the story of a bride-to-be who just wants to know who should walk her down the aisle. Join the party at *Mamma Mia!* at the Novello Theatre today. 

What happened before Dorothy dropped in? The Wizard of Oz is reimagined in this record-breaking musical classic. Sweeping awards and selling out across the world, you won’t want to miss the chance to see the dazzling original staging. Get your tickets to *Wicked* at the Apollo Victoria Theatre today.

Do you hear the people sing? The iconic West End classic returns with a fresh staging and design. Even if you’ve seen *Les Mis* before, you haven’t seen it like this. 
This global hit tells a timeless story of redemption and revolution, complete with famous songs like “I Dreamed A Dream.” 
Get your tickets to *Les Miserables* at the Sondheim Theatre today.

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Music, missionaries, and mischief combine in one of the best-loved comedy musicals of all time from the creators of South Park. Mormon missionaries find themselves in over their heads in Africa in a satirical but sweet story about finding who you really are. Check out tickets to *The Book of Mormon* at the Prince of Wales Theatre today.  

Rev up your DeLorean! The Olivier-winning Best New Musical is roaring into the West End for a night you won’t forget. With spectacular effects and all the hit songs from the movie, you’ve never seen the classic story quite like this. Get your tickets to *Back to the Future* at the Adelphi Theatre today. 


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