'Hamilton' sets new West End casting

Four people pose for headshots against neutral backgrounds, each looking directly at the camera with calm expressions.

hamilton cast 2025-1200x600-LT

Four new principal actors and 15 new ensemble members will join the seven-time Olivier Award-winning production at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Chaka Khan musical 'I’m Every Woman' to premiere in the West End

A woman with curly hair in a gold outfit holds a red and black fan covering her mouth, with warm lights blurred in the background.

im every woman-1200x600-LT

The show about the legendary "Queen of Funk," backed by the singer herself, will play at the Peacock Theatre for a limited monthlong run in March 2026.

Griff Rhys Jones cast in 'I’m Sorry, Prime Minister' in the West End

Older man with gray hair, beard, and glasses stands smiling with arms crossed, wearing a patterned shirt against a solid yellow background.

Griff Rhys Jones 1200 LT

This is the final chapter of *Yes, Minister*, which began as a TV comedy series in the 1980s written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn and follows the hilarious ministerial career of Jim Hacker.

'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' announces new closing date

the lightning thief 1200

Based on the best-selling book series by Rick Riordan, *The Lightning Thief* tells the story of teenager Percy Jackson, who discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon. 

David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald to star in 'Othello' in the West End

Othello 1200 LT

This new production will see David Harewood return to the title role of Othello, having been the first black actor to play the part at the National Theatre in 1997.

Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, and Sue Perkins to star in 'Every Brilliant Thing'

Three people are shown in separate portraits: an older man smiling, a young woman with long dark hair, and a person with short hair sitting cross-legged on a blue floor.

every brilliant thing 1200 LT

*Every Brilliant Thing* follows a child who makes a list of everything that's brilliant in the world for their mother, as she battles with depression.

Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln to star in 'The Lady from the Sea' at the Bridge Theatre

Three adults pose in front of a plain, dark backdrop. One man wears a black t-shirt, another wears a white shirt, and a woman wears a light sweater. All face the camera.

Andrew Lincoln, Simon Stone & Alicia Vikander 1200 LT Lady by the Sea by Jason Bell

Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander, who hasn't appeared on stage in 17 years, will play Ellida and Andrew Lincoln will play Edward in Ibsen's play about a woman’s fight for autonomy.

Discover the highlights of Indhu Rubasingham's first National Theatre season

Stormzy - LT - 1200

From Paul Mescal, Stormzy, and *Derry Girls* reunited to *The Jungle Book* and a musical that will fill you with pride.

Rosalie Craig to join cast of 'Good Night, Oscar' at the Barbican

A woman with long red hair, light skin, and red lipstick looks directly at the camera against a dark background.

rosalie craig 1200 LT

Rosalie Craig joins the previously announced Tony Award winner Sean Hayes and Ben Rappaport in Doug Wright's play about Hollywood actor Oscar Levant.

Casting revealed for 'Till the Stars Come Down' in the West End

Three people pose for individual portraits: a man with short dark hair and stubble, a woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, and a woman with long dark hair resting her chin on her hand.

till the stars come down 1200 LT

Beth Steel's play follows a working-class, larger-than-life family during the course of a hot summer’s day, as they come together for Sylvia and Marek’s wedding day.

The famous court case continues. After its current run at the [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre), [*Vardy. V. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27479-vardy-v-rooney-the-wagatha-christie-trial) will continue in 2023. Vardy V. Rooney is at the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/ambassadors-theatre) from 6 April to 20 May.

Using seven days of transcripts from the court case, the play will reveal what went on in the libel case between WAGs Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney.

The current *Vardy v. Rooney* cast includes Lucy May Barker as Vardy, Laura Dos Santos as Rooney, Jonathan Broadbent as Hugh Tomlinson QC, and Nathan McMullen and Sharan Phull who multi-role as people including Wayne Rooney, Jamie Vardy and Harpreet Robertson.

Lisa Spirling directs Liv Hennessy's adaptation of the court case. The show features design by Polly Sullivan, lighting design by Ben Bull, and sound design by Richard Hammarton.

*Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial* is at the Ambassadors Theatre.

Book *Vardy. V. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial* tickets on London Theatre.

[![LT - CTA - 250](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/1t6HRGmhlYl70k6PmR0mOZ/3caac861bc1d4233cd7844652c925623/LT-CTA-250.png)](https://ticket.londontheatre.co.uk/booking/calendar?product_id=27479&content_product_id=27479&venue_id=12)

*Photo credit: Vardy v. Rooney at the Wyndham’s Theatre (Photo courtesy of production)*

'Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial' to transfer to Ambassadors Theatre

Vardy - 1200 - LT

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial - LON

Genre: Play

TT - All Shows - London

Experience London's vibrant theatre scene with tickets to new and classic plays and musicals on and off the West End. Get tickets to watch the magic unfold.

Last-minute theatre tickets for London shows

Grab last-minute theatre tickets for London shows at the best prices and enjoy exclusive access to our Lottery and Rush tickets for West End shows on TodayTix.

Last Minute Theatre Tickets | London & West End Shows | TodayTix

London All Shows

Book last-minute theatre tickets for London Shows at the best prices, and get exclusive access to our Lottery and Rush tickets.

Last-Minute Theatre Tickets | London Shows | West End Shows | TodayTix

London Shows

Explore West End shows, book last minute theatre tickets, and more

Discover London

London All Shows Image

Latest London Insider Posts

Explore theatre news and reviews and book the best of London's West End and beyond.

London Theatre Home Page - London

Your ultimate guide to London theatre tickets, news and reviews

Book official London theatre tickets for the top musicals and plays in the West End, and get the latest London theatre news and show reviews.  

London Theatre tickets | Official West End tickets | Book today

London

Empty Search Results Page (to stop search errors)

Search Results

London Tile Image

TodayTix App Home - LON

Venues in London

 London Home Page (TT Home)

Get the best prices on theatre tickets today in New York, London and more. Read reviews. Win exclusive lottery or rush tickets. Download our app.

TodayTix | Theatre Tickets to Musicals, Plays, Broadway, More

London Nav Links [NEW]

More shows

London Home Page (WL)

WL LON Home Newsletter Image

WL UK Nav

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial - Hero

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial - LON Product Media

Wagatha Header Image LON

Wagatha 1

Wagatha 2

Wagatha 3

Wagatha 4

ELP Wagatha Buttons 480x720

Wagatha KeyArt CleanSet 1080x1080

How did a court case between two footballers’ wives become a media sensation? Discover what really happened between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. *Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

Typically, most football talk concerns what happens on the pitch. But when Wayne Rooney's wife, Coleen Rooney, took Jamie Vardy's wife, Rebekah Vardy, to court after a string of false stories were sold to a British newspaper, all attention went to the wives. The trial gained the nickname 'the Wagatha Christie trial,' in honour of "wag" (the slang term for a footballer’s wife or girlfriend) and Agatha Christie, the literary brains behind *The Mousetrap*.

Liv Hennessey adapts seven days of high court transcripts into an explosive courtroom drama. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you relive the high-profile case, filled with drama, intrigue, and scandal. 

Who will take the trophy? Who will be relegated? And how can social media sleuthing become a credible source? 

### What is the *Vardy v. Rooney* play about? 

On 9 Oct. 2019, Coleen Rooney publicly accused Rebekah Vardy of selling stories about her to The Sun. The four words "It's.......... Rebekah Vardy's account" sent shockwaves across British and global press, with everyone immediately taking site. Nobody could have expected the social media scandal to grow so large. 

On 10 May 2022, the "Wagatha Christie" trial commenced. Over seven days, the libel court case saw Vardy and Rooney remark on each other's lives, with much of it documented heavily in the press. In the *Vardy v. Rooney* play, audiences can follow the two wives all the way to the end, and uncover its shocking verdict.

Tickets to *Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial* are available now. Book your *Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial* tickets on London Theatre today.

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial - LON - London Theatre

Vardy v Rooney - 760 - LT

You're invited to court to witness the case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney unfold in their own words. The sensational media storm took over the newspapers, and now it takes over the West End. Find out what really happened to Rebekah Vardy's account with Wagatha Christie tickets today.

The trial between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney quickly gained notoriety as the ‘Wagatha Christie trial’ — a nod to a “wag” (a footballer's wife or girlfriend) and crime writer, Agatha Christie. Not even Agatha Christie could create a mysterious thriller with so many twists and turns. By the end of the play, chipolatas, pigeons, and Davy Jones will all have a different meaning.

But how do you a week-long court case and years of buildup into a West End play? Call in Liv Hennessey. She's adapted seven days of transcripts into a two-hour story. The *Emmerdale* screenwriter weaves elements of television drama into the court case. After a limited season in winter 2022, the *Vardy. v Rooney* London play gets new West End fixtures. Its new home ground? The Ambassadors Theatre. 

## What to Watch For: 

- To date, over 190,000 users have liked the Instagram post that saw Coleen Rooney use the four fated words, “it’s………. Rebekah Vardy’s account." 
- Lucy May Barker and Laura Dos Santos play Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. There's also appearances from Wayne Rooney, Jamie Vardy, and more. 

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial Rush

Enter for a chance to purchase {display price} {show} tickets.

{display price} Lottery tickets

If selected, you will have [CLAIM LENGTH] to purchase [PRICE] [SHOW TITLE] tickets.

Enter for a chance to purchase {display price} {show} tickets, only in the TodayTix app.

I entered the [SHOW] Lottery for [DISPLAY_PRICE] tickets on @TodayTix! Tap here to enter: https://www.todaytix.com/[LOCATION]/shows/[ID]?share=enter

Unlock Rush for a chance to purchase £20 tickets.

£20 Rush tickets

Download the TodayTix app and unlock Rush for a chance to access last-minute tickets at exclusive, great prices.

Company may offer programs whereby the Company would make available certain features of the Services when you share information about the Services through an SNS or click on the “Unlock without sharing” button in the Application. When you are considering purchasing a ticket for a specific show or after you purchase a ticket, if you select the “Share” button in the Application, Company will make available to you a personalized link to a Digital Property with text stating, for example, “Check out {show} on TodayTix! I’m thinking of going…” or something similar, which you may choose to share with your friends via SNS. Once you have shared the personalized link through an SNS using the Application or selected the “Unlock without sharing” button in the Application, Company will make available to you the RUSH feature, which will provide you with otherwise unavailable offers for tickets to live events occurring in the next week. The opportunity to take advantage of these offers is only available to users who share a personalized link to an SNS through the Application or select the “Unlock without sharing” button in the Application.

I unlocked £20 Rush tickets for Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial on @TodayTixUK! https://www.todaytix.com/london/shows/27479?share=unlock

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial - LON - TodayTix

Vardy v Rooney - LON - Box Office

Buy tickets for Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. Find official theatre tickets to Plays with Box Office.

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial Tickets | Box Office

Welcome to the theatre of dreams. No, it’s not Old Trafford. It’s the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/ambassadors-theatre), home to a re-enactment of the “Wagatha Christie” court case that took over Britain. 

Coleen Rooney, the wife of ex-England football captain Wayne Rooney, uploaded an Instagram post accusing Rebekah Vardy, wife of Leicester City and England player Jamie Vardy, of submitting false stories to The Sun. A seven-day libel court case in 2022 concluded that Vardy and her agent Caroline Watt were guilty of selling fake news to the British tabloids. 

A year later, Liv Hennessy’s faithful adaptation puts the wives back in the spotlight, as Hennessy condenses the week-long trial into 90 minutes (and injury time) of back-and-forth action.

But, just because the case is so ingrained in popular culture — the court case birthed the “Wagatha Christie” moniker, a combination of “WAG” (a wife and girlfriend of a football player) and Agatha Christie” — does it need to be retold in dramatic form? 

Hennessy’s courtroom drama magnifies the whipped-up media frenzy around the two women into “The Scousetrap,” a twist on London’s longest-running play that happens to be at the theatre next door. But relying on verbatim transcripts doesn’t add anything to what the general public already knows. 

The court events are so inherently theatrical that rehashing the exact dialogue takes away from the drama. We laugh at the phrases we’re already familiar with. We gasp at the revelations. We walk in knowing the result. Everyone already watched this trial happen, and simply staging the transcripts dilutes their impact.

If you’re after a dramatic reading of the culturally significant Instagram post, then you’ll be easily pleased. Laura Dos Santos (as Rooney) kicks off the show with a jester-like performance of the Notes app declaration. Two ensemble actors step into pundit roles, breaking the action and forcing every football pun imaginable into describing the court case. Halema Hussain and Nathan McMulle confidently steer the proceedings in the narrator roles, but every time they interrupt the court events, any built-up tension is lost — their own goal.

When Vardy and Rooney walk into the courtroom for the first time, they’re cheered by the audience as if they’re athletes. Once the court case begins, any cheering is quickly shushed, as there’s a lot of talking without any breaks. As lawyers make a confident summation of the events, they pretend to score a goal, with all those in court freezing in a football “laddish” manner. While funny on occasion, it’s the only method used to break up the storytelling, and infantialises the events to a series of cheap scores. 

Lucy May Barker doesn’t break a sweat playing Rebekah Vardy. She plays the sourpuss WAG with minimal inflections, so we all laugh when she finally breaks out of character as she recounts the shocking Whatsapp messages. Dos Santos plays an understated Coleen Rooney, capturing the emotion of a heartbroken woman. 

But, due to court transcripts providing the story, there’s little opportunity for character development and any imaginative storytelling. What did the wives think of each other behind closed doors? It’s tricky to understand the pair’s longtime feud. It sizzles, but it doesn’t bang. 

Polly Sullivan’s set conceives the Old Bailey as a football pitch (who knew grass and granite could work so well together?), but the clear plastic chairs feel out of place for both surroundings. 

And there was ripe opportunity to use Sky Sports Saturday ticker tape projections to elevate the production and share side stories to add further context. Instead, we’re made to sit, listen, and take stock. 

When the Wagatha Christie trial played out in real-time, I followed the court case with bated breath. It’s hard to think of chipolatas, pigeons, or Davy Jones’s locker without thinking of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. It’s a shame that a pivotal moment in contemporary British popular culture now lends itself to a static, monotonous drama. 

“I think why on Earth are we here?” says lawyer David Sherbourne in his closing statement. I asked myself the same question. 

*Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial is at the Ambassadors Theatre. Book Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial tickets on London Theatre.*

[![Book Tickets CTA - LT/NYTG](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/3qAtGOdQq9x3k1WcHlaJnw/90ece91bbe47ed07e142c2e43c7a7a3f/BookTickets-250.png)](https://ticket.londontheatre.co.uk/booking/calendar?product_id=27479&content_product_id=27479&venue_id=12)

*Photo credit: Lucy May Barker and Laura Dos Santos (Photos by Pamela Raith Photography)*

'Vardy v. Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial' review — the football courtroom drama scores an own goal

Wagatha Christie - 1200 - LT

Read our review of the courtroom drama between footballer's wives, Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, playing at the Ambassadors Theatre through 20 May.

Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder! - LON [39317]

Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder!

It’s murder in the West End - as the award-winning musical comedy Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! hits London. 

The Ambassadors Theatre, located in London's vibrant West End, is a cultural hub of activity and creativity. It's known for staging a wide range of performances, from classic Shakespearean plays to cutting-edge new works from emerging playwrights. The building has a rich history, having first opened its doors in 1913. Over the years, it's borne witness to countless breathtaking performances, and was the original home of the infamous play, 'The Mousetrap'. It's famous for its intimate set-up, with 444 seats spread across two levels, with each seat providing an excellent view of the stage. From the ornate architecture both inside and out to the welcoming anticipation in the auditorium as the curtain is about to rise, the Ambassadors Theatre offers a truly unique theatre-going experience.

**How to get to the Ambassadors Theatre:**
The Ambassadors Theatre is easily accessible via public transport. The nearest underground station is Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line. Leicester Square station is also close, with access to the Northern and Piccadilly line. This area is also well-served by multiple bus routes that stop nearby, making it easy to reach from across the city. If you are driving, the nearest car park is at Chinatown or Trafalgar Square. Remember, the theatre is located within the London Congestion Charge zone.

**Additional Information**

Venue opens 1hr 30min before showtime.
Please arrive with plenty of time, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point, which may be the interval.

Ambassadors Theatre - LON

Ambassadors LON

Ambassadors Theatre

Ambassadors Theatre - TodayTix

The Ambassadors Theatre opened in 1913. It was built as a companion to [St Martin’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/st-martins-theatre), with the intention of housing smaller productions in a more intimate venue. 

The inaugural play *Panthea* lasted just 15 nights. Early plays included *Deburau* starring Ivor Novello, and Eugene O'Neill's *The Emperor Jones.* [*The Mousetrap*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/the-mousetrap)* premiered at the Ambassadors Theatre on 25 Nov. 1952, and later moved to St. Martin's Theatre in 1974.

Recent shows include a decade-long run of *Stomp,* as well as star-studded plays.

## Ambassadors Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has two levels – Stalls and Dress Circle. It is an intimate theatre.

In the Stalls, the rake of the seating becomes obvious from Row E and is quite a sharp rake, but the last two rows are set lower than those in front. The overhang of the Dress Circle affects the view from Row M.

The Dress Circle is not affected by an overhang, but the legroom on this level is not ideal.

## Additional Information

Venue opens 1hr 30min before showtime.
Please arrive with plenty of time, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point, which may be the interval.

Ambassadors Theatre - London Theatre

Opened in 1913, the Ambassadors Theatre is designed for smaller productions. It premiered 'The Mousetrap' in 1952. The auditorium has Stalls and Dress Circle.

Ambassadors-Seating-Map---910 x1224 px

The Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End, dating from 1913, is known for its diverse performances and intimate seating arrangement.

'Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial' to transfer to Ambassadors Theatre

Subscribe to our newsletter to unlock exclusive London theatre updates!