The world premiere of *My Neighbour Totoro* triumphed at the 2023 Olivier Awards, winning six categories out of its nine nominations at the ceremony. It’s a good time for the Studio Ghibli stage adaptation, too, as *My Neighbour Totoro* will open in the West End next year, with performances at the [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) from 8 March.

Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* follows Satsuki and Mei,...

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Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* will return to London later next year, opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Next year, the [Royal Shakespeare Company’s](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/royal-shakespeare-company) triumphant 2022 stage adaptation of [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro) heads to the West End's [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) for a third run due to enormous popular demand. The show won six Olivier Awards and broke the Barbican’s box office record for the most tickets...

What to expect from London shows based on Studio Ghibli films

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Studio Ghibli is a renowned Japanese animation film studio founded in 1985. They are known for creating imaginative movies, including *My Neighbour Totoro* and *Spirited Away*.

A stage adaptation of television comedy *Inside No 9* will arrive in the West End next year. The show opens for a 12-week run at Wyndham's Theatre from 18 January 2025.

The TV show's original writers and performers Steve Pemberton (*The Pillowman*) and Reece Shearsmith (*A Very Expensive Poison*) will star in the West End show, titled *Stage/Fright*, which will blend original material with familiar characters from the series. 

Speaking about the announcement, Pemberton and Shearsmith said:...

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The TV show's original creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will star in the West End adaptation when it opens next year. 

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.

Vanessa Williams, best known for her roles in *Ugly Betty* and *Desperate Housewives*, will play Miranda Priestly in new musical *The Devil Wears Prada* in the West End. The show opens at the Dominion Theatre on 24 October.

Starring as the Editor-in-Chief of Runway Magazine, Williams is the first cast member to be announced for this new production, which has an original score by Olivier and Tony Award winner Elton John, lyrics by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction and choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.

Vanessa Williams said, “Bringing Miranda Priestly to life in the West End is an absolute dream come true. Gird your loins, folks.”

The production will have previews at Theatre Royal Plymouth in summer 2024, prior to opening in the West End in October.

The musical follows aspiring journalist Andy, who scores a job at Runway Magazine working for fashion's most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda's impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. 

The rest of the creative team includes set designer Tim Hatley (*Life of Pi, Back to the Future*), costume designer Gregg Barnes (*Some Like It Hot, Legally Blonde*), lighting designer Bruno Poet (*The Tina Turner Musical, Frankenstein*), and sound designer Gareth Owen (*Come From Away, & Juliet*).

Further casting is to be announced.

The musical is based on Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film, which starred Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.

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Don’t miss the West End premiere of this stylish new musical, and book *The Devil Wears Prada* tickets on London Theatre today.

Based on the blockbuster film, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, and the best-selling novel by Lauren Weisberger, *The Devil Wears Prada* will play at the Dominion Theatre featuring a score by music legend Elton John.

*The Devil Wears Prada* takes us behind the scenes of the cut-throat fashion industry, following the journey of a young aspiring journalist, Andy Sachs, who lands a job as the assistant to the formidable and impeccably stylish editor-in-chief of a prestigious fashion magazine. As she navigates the demands of her high-powered boss, Miranda Priestly, Andy discovers that the world of high fashion is both alluring and brutal. 

*The Devil Wears Prada* is set to make its London debut in October 2024, following a developmental run in Chicago in 2022. Prior to its London transfer, the production will have an exclusive preview engagement at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

*The Devil Wears Prada* features an award-winning creative team led by Elton John (*Tammy Faye, Billy Elliot: The Musical, The Lion King*), with new direction & choreography by Jerry Mitchell (*Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman, Hairspray*), lyrics by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub (*Suffs*), book by Kate Wetherhead (*Ever After, Submissions Only*), set design by Tim Hatley (*Life of Pi, Back to the Future*), costume design by Gregg Barnes (*Some Like It Hot, Legally Blonde*), lighting design by Bruno Poet (*The Tina Turner Musical, Frankenstein*), and sound design by Gareth Owen (*Come From Away, & Juliet*).


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Based on the popular film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, step into a world of high fashion and drama in *The Devil Wears Prada*. The musical follows the whirlwind journey of aspiring journalist Andy as she navigates the demanding world of fashion under the formidable editor, Miranda Priestly

Elton John is no stranger to musical theatre, having also worked on *The Lion King, Billy Elliot, Aida, Lestat,* and most recently, *Tammy Faye*. He will work alongside lyricist Shaina Taub to bring *The Devil Wears Prada to the stage with a book by Kate Weatherhead. The creative team includes set designer Tim Hatley, costume designer Gregg Barnes, lighting designer Bruno Poet, and sound designer Gareth Owen.

*The Devil Wears Prada* will open in London following a developmental run in Chicago in 2022. Before transferring to London in October 2024, the production will have an exclusive preview run at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. 

## What to watch for
- The novel's author, Lauren Weisberger, served as an assistant to the renowned Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. Many view the character of Miranda Priestly as a fictionalised portrayal of Wintour.
- Meryl Streep's portrayal of Miranda Priestly earned her an Academy Award nomination. Streep famously took the role without reading the script, as she was intrigued by the chance to work with Anne Hathaway and other members of the cast.
- *The Devil Wears Prada* was a commercial success, grossing over $300 million worldwide.
- The film includes cameo appearances by several well-known fashion figures, including designers Valentino Garavani and Heidi Klum.


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Prepare for a sizzling catwalk of drama and haute couture in *The Devil Wears Prada*. Based on the hit film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, follow aspiring journalist Andy on her rollercoaster journey working for the formidable fashion editor, Miranda Priestly. 

As London Fashion Week descends on the Capital, the catwalk is out for the launch of The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, that will strut into London’s Dominion Theatre in October 2024.

Children under the age of 4 cannot be admitted to the auditorium. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

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Son of a nutcracker! London’s “ultimate Christmas show” (Smooth FM), ELF The Musical returns to spread festive cheer at the Dominion Theatre this winter. 

The Dominion Theatre opened on 3 Oct. 1929. The theatre is located on the site of the former Horse Shoe Brewery, site of the 1814 London Beer Flood.

The theatre screened the premiere of Charlie Chaplin’s film, *City Lights* (with Chaplin himself attending). During its history, the Dominion Theatre hosted movies such as *South Pacific* and *The Sound of Music*, whilst interspersed with live performances, most famously the *Judy Garland Show*. In the 1980s, music stars played at the Dominion Theatre, including Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, David Bowie and U2.  

In the early 1990s, plans were set to convert the theatre into a car park, but this was not followed through. Now, the Dominion Theatre is home to large musicals, including *Grease,* a 12-year run of *We Will Rock You,* and *The Prince of Egypt.*

## Dominion Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has two levels – the Stalls and Circle. It is a very large space and offers excellent views of the stage wherever you sit.

In the Stalls, the rake of the seating is very good, offering excellent views from most seats and the legroom is excellent too. 

In the Circle, the seats are strongly raked which offers a great view.

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Williams will play Miranda Priestly, Editor-in-Chief of Runway Magazine. The role was performed by Meryl Streep in the 2006 film, which also starred Anne Hathaway.

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