England’s capital city beckons travellers with its vast array of awe-inspiring attractions. London’s countless architectural wonders, cultural institutions, and rich history make the city a popular destination. 

Whether you are building an itinerary for a one-day trip to London Town or are fortunate enough to embark on a longer excursion, there’s plenty to do. We have curated a list of London’s top attractions to make for lasting travel memories. Stroll through the city’s many pristine parks,...

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Read our guide to London's top attractions to get tickets to, from Buckingham Palace to the London Tower, Wembley Stadium to Kew Gardens, and more.

Pop the champagne because *The Great Gatsby* is coming to the West End! The new Tony Award-winning musical, which opened on Broadway in April 2024, will arrive at the London Coliseum on 11 April 2025, running until 7 September.

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, *The Great Gatsby* follows mysterious millionaire, Jay Gatsby, who hosts decadent parties but pines for his former flame Daisy Buchanan. The novel was adapted for the screen in 2013 by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo...

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The new musical opened at The Broadway Theatre in April 2024, following a world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey in late 2023. 

Help is on the way, dears! Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny – first inhabited in the 1993 comedy film by Robin Williams, playing a divorced dad who disguises himself as Mrs Doubtfire so he can see his children – is now a West End star.

The inventive, heartfelt and raucously funny stage musical adaptation has become a new audience favourite, packed with gags, big musical numbers, and a touching reflection on how family can come in different forms, as long as there is love.

As you prepare for...

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Make your family visit to West End musical comedy *Mrs Doubtfire* a sure-fire hit by adding even more fun activities to your London trip.

Further casting has been announced for the Brie Larson-led production of Sophocles’s [*Elektra*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42608-elektra) which begins performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End on 24 January, 2025.

Larson, who is making her West End debut, will be joined by Stockard Channing (*The West Wing, The Good Wife*), Marième Diouf (*Romeo and Juliet*), Greg Hicks (*Grapes of Wrath, Coriolanus*), and Patrick Vaill ([*Stranger Things: The First...

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Stockard Channing, Marième Diouf, Greg Hicks, and Patrick Vaill will join Brie Larson in Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles's great tragedy.

The full cast has been announced for William Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, which opens at the Barbican in London on 3 December, running until 18 January, 2025.

Joining Mathew Baynton (*Ghosts, Wonka*) as Bottom, is Andrew Richardson (*Guys and Dolls*) as Oberon/Theseus and Katherine Pearce (*Waterloo Road*), who returns to the RSC as Puck.

New company members also include Alexander Bellinfantie (Moth), Eliza Smith (Mustardseed), and Natalie Thomas (Peaseblossom).

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Joining Mathew Baynton as Bottom, is Andrew Richardson as Oberon/Theseus and Katherine Pearce as Puck. Eleanor Rhode directs Shakespeare's play about love, magic, appearance, and jealousy.

Lead casting has been announced for new musical *Hercules*, which opens in the West End next summer. Performances will begin at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6 June, 2025.

Luke Brady will play the title role in the musical next year. His stage credits include *As You Like It* (RSC), *SuperYou* (Lyric Theatre), *Assassins* (Chichester Theatre), *The Prince of Egypt* (Dominion Theatre), *Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice,* and *The Taming of the Shrew* (Shakespeare’s Globe), while on screen he...

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*Hercules* has music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a new book by Robert Horn and Young Vic outgoing artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah.

There’s no better way to escape those dark winter nights than with a trip to the theatre. Happily, November is serving up plenty of exciting London shows to keep any winter blues at bay, with some major openings in the West End and beyond. 

Those who can't wait for *The Greatest Showman* musical to arrive in London can whet their appetities with [*Come Alive!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37379-come-alive), a spectacular circus show based on the music of the hit 2017 film, with an...

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Find out the best shows to see in London in November 2024, from *Barcelona* with Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte, to *Dr. Strangelove* with Steve Coogan.

Additional shows have been announced in the Bush Theatre's line-up for 2025, including a new play starring Olivier Award nominee and *It's a Sin* actor Omari Douglas.

He has been cast in Coral Wylie's new play *Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew*, which follows 19-year-old Pip as they dig into their family's past, unearthing old secrets. Directed by Debbie Hannan (Overflow), the cast also includes Wil Johnson, Pooky Quesnel, and writer Wylie. The show will run from 8 February to 22 March.

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Work by Coral Wylie, babirye bukilwa, and Mohamed-Zain Dada will continue the Bush Theatre's programming in 2025, with Olivier Award nominee Omari Douglas returning to the stage.

New play *The Last Laugh* will run at the Noël Coward Theatre in the West End from 25 February to 22 March next year, ahead of a season in New York and a UK tour. 

Written and directed by Paul Hendy, the show re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's greatest comedy heroes: Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse. *The Last Laugh* played at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. 

Bob Golding, Damian Williams, and Simon Cartwright will all reprise their roles as Eric Morecambe,...

'The Last Laugh' to transfer to the West End

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Written and directed by Paul Hendy, the show re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's greatest comedy heroes: Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse.

Something wicked this way comes… and London is packed with spook-tacular shows and activities that are perfect for Halloween 2024. The annual fright night falls on 31 October, which is a Thursday this year, and if you just love everything about this spine-tingling holiday, then you’ll want to start thinking about your plans now.

One ghoulishly great way to celebrate Halloween is with a play or musical – perhaps one that centres on witches, like...

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Trick or treat! Discover a wide variety of fun activities and events to book for Halloween in London, ranging from spine-chilling shows to eerie attractions.

It may be dangerous to dream for Elsa, but [Samantha Barks](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/samantha-barks), who created the role of the iconic queen in the West End, makes audiences' dreams come true every night. 

To honor [*Frozen the Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets)'s second anniversary in the West End at [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane) and the tenth anniversary of the film, Disney Theatrical Productions and Walt Disney Records released "Dangerous to Dream," sung by Barks. The track is available to stream for free on major musical platforms.

*Frozen* songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez wrote the song as one of 12 new additions for the stage production. The number comes in the first act during Elsa's coronation as she contemplates the weight of the role she's about to assume. Watch Barks perform the song in the video below. 

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With your *Frozen* tickets, you’re cordially invited to the coronation day for Elsa, the new Queen of Arendelle. The reception should be warm, the company welcoming, and the future of Arendelle should be bright. But Elsa’s hiding an icy secret from her people that would send a cold shiver down anyone’s spine. 

Since childhood, Elsa’s had the ability to turn anything she touches into ice, freezing them in time forevermore. Luckily, Elsa’s powers haven’t affected her life too much, but when she storms away at her public coronation and accidentally freezes Arendelle over, she finds herself isolated. Can this snow queen “Let It Go” and open up her heart to realise she’s not a “Monster” after all?

Since the 2013 Disney film was released, *Frozen* has become a cultural phenomenon. The Academy Award-winning movie is one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time, with its message of sisterhood and acceptance celebrated by audiences of all ages. 

## What to Watch For:

- Disney’s *Frozen* features a score by husband and wife team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The show features all the big-hitters from the Frozen movie including “Love is an Open Door” and “For the First Time in Forever.” You can look forward to original Frozen songs that only feature in the musical adaptation, including “Hygge” and “Monster.” 
- *Frozen* is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s *The Snow Queen.* Other Disney movies have been influenced by Andersen’s stories, such as *The Little Mermaid* and *The Emperor’s New Groove*.
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Do you want to build a snowman? Filled to the brim with Disney magic, come and rediscover Elsa and Anna's journey live on stage. With mind-blowing special effects, dazzling costumes, and impressive scenic designs, your visit to the Kingdom of Arendelle will be an unforgettable experience.

Let the storm rage on! *Frozen* transports audiences to the icy world of Arendelle via [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane). __*Frozen* tickets are available on London Theatre now.__

*Frozen* was first released in cinemas in winter 2013, and quickly became a global phenomenon. Not only is *Frozen* the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the film won 37 awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Elsa’s show-stealing number “Let It Go”.

The *Frozen* story is based on Hans Christian Andersen's *The Snow Queen.* The original Disney *Frozen* film is now a musical, and it's packed with more songs, storytelling, and plenty of snowflakes. 

See the wintry tale of sisters Elsa and Anna come to life in the *Frozen* musical, complete with songs written by husband and wife duo Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. Enjoy the film classics such as “Do You Want To Build a Snowman?”, “The First Time in Forever” and “Let it Go”. There’s also new songs written for *Frozen* on stage, including “Hygge” and “Colder By the Minute”.

### What is *Frozen* about?

The *Frozen* musical is set in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle. Audiences meet sisters Elsa and Anna before Elsa’s coronation day. Elsa possesses an ability to make anything she touches turn to ice and freeze, and she’s managed to hide this. Now she’s crowned queen, Elsa is fearful of her own magic powers. 

Concerned with her abilities, Elsa runs away from the kingdom, resulting in Anna setting off to find Elsa in her newly-built castle. Along the way, Anna meets Kristoff and his reindeer Sven, as well as Olaf, a lovable snowman.

### How long is *Frozen*?

The *Frozen* musical runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute interval. Matinee performances begin at 1:00pm or 2:00pm and evening performances begin at 5:30pm or 7:00pm.

Tickets to *Frozen* are available now. Book your *Frozen* tickets on London Theatre today.

__For a special one-night-only pride performance please see [Frozen the Musical Celebrates Pride in London](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40217-frozen-the-musical-pride-performance)__

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Elsa must feel at home in London, where the weather can turn faster than you can say "let it go." After a blustery and blue summer (Elsa, is that you?), the sun emerged for the first 30-degree day in months on the press night for <a href="/show/frozen">Frozen</a>, a winning sign for a bright new Disney musical in the West End.&nbsp;The legendary ice queen likely feels at home in the completely redone <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane">Theatre Royal Drury Lane</a>, which feels positively palatial with vaulted ceilings, detailed frescos, and golden accents. All it takes for a journey to the kingdom of Arendelle is a step inside its doors, or rather, gates.&nbsp;Add to that an expanded and updated story and additional music and magic, and Frozen seems to have found its ideal home in the West End, where it deserves to stay for many years to come.&nbsp;The Disney classic won the hearts of children all over the world for its story about two princesses torn apart by tragedy and yearning to reconnect, but the story's staying power rests with the adults in the room, who are drawn to the powerful message of sisterhood and embracing your true self. Spoiler alert: You don't need a prince to save the day.&nbsp;Director Michael Grandage's production leans more into the gravity of the story, and the stakes feel much higher. Whereas that tone felt somewhat limiting in the Broadway premiere, the musical has more room to breathe here and plays grander.&nbsp;Although very little in Jennifer Lee's tight book has been changed from her original screenplay, there's something about watching two young children separated by a terrible accident who then lose their parents and are forced to live in isolation that hits a little harder onstage, especially after the year we've had. &nbsp;Grandage's storied background in Shakespeare and opera have helped create a spectacle on a new level ​​— the effects are bigger, the jokes land harder, and the emotions are heightened. Along with choreographer Rob Ashford, Grandage has created a series of tableaus through dance and movement that keep the show pulsating and coursing.The entire affair is much bigger than its initial Broadway outing, which felt more intimate. While the production featured some gorgeous performances and interesting storytelling, Grandage has scaled up his initial work enormously, with the addition of new set pieces, songs, and of course, magic. (Jeremy Chernick's special effects and Finn Ross's projections are pure delight.) You truly feel like you're on an epic journey.All of Robert Lopez and Kristen Andersen-Lopez's songs from the film are here, along with an expanded catalogue that allow characters like Prince Hans (a smarmy Oliver Ormson) and Kristoff (a loveable Obioma Ugoala) a little more back story and development. The new music particularly benefits Elsa, who only really has one number (albeit the biggest one) in the film and spends most of her time off screen in an ice castle. Here, her internal struggle blossoms in two new ballads, one before her coronation and a second act belter. Elsa comes to life in a new way (and now parents have two new songs to add to the Frozen rotation.)There's also a new duet for the sisters, where they actually sing together instead of through a closed door about a snowman. Their connection is the central love story here, so it feels imperative to explore that relationship through song. This number, "I Can't Lose You," has been added since the show's Broadway premiere and really levels up the storytelling.&nbsp;And with Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon, that story is in excellent hands. Barks's Elsa is serious and scared, and you can see every emotion travel across her face and through her body as she seems to haunt the stage. And of course, she nails the prerequisite for the role by hitting every note and riff in "Let It Go," not to mention the expert magical costume change into one of designer Christopher Oram's fairytale fever dream gowns.&nbsp;McKeon possesses effervescent bubbly, goofball energy, and her Anna revels in physical comedy and one-liners, a fitting foil for Barks's more grounded Elsa. The yin and yang energy is what makes their familial chemistry sizzle. The other leads round out the company nicely, and Craig Gallivan's Olaf is a true crowd pleaser and Mikayla Jade and Ashley Birchall make puppetry magic, courtesy of designer Michael Curry, with Sven.&nbsp;There's even great dimension to secondary roles like the Duke of Weselton, courtesy of a comedic and lively Richard Frame. At the performance I attended, Asanda Abbie Masike and Tilly-Raye Bayer stole the show as Young Anna and Young Elsa.&nbsp;The weather certainly blessed London and Frozen's West End opening, and after what feels like a veritable ice storm of a year (or two), not unlike the "surprise summer blizzard" that overtakes Arendelle, it's nice to remember that the gates will open, the sun will shine on, and we'll stand in the light of day again.&nbsp;<a href="/show/frozen">Frozen is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Book Frozen tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk.</a>Photo credit: Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon in Frozen (Photo by Johan Persson)

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The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is among the most iconic and fascinating place of performance in London’s Covent Garden. The current building, which constitutes the fourth theatre on the site since 1663, navigates you through the mesmerising journey of nearly four centuries of British history under its majestic roof. Built by Benjamin Dean Wyatt, the theatre has proudly been a destination for legendary performances that left a substantial remark in the annals of theatre history. As the oldest and continuously used theatre in London, it has thrived as a symbol of resilience, being rebuilt after two devastating fires, and witnessing a multitude of evolution in the taste of the audience. Home to exceptional productions, the theatre has hosted national icons such as Laurence Olivier, Nell Gwynne and even King Charles II himself have trodden its boards. Its grandeur and rich heritage surely attract the ardent admirers of theatre from all around the globe.
## Getting to the Venue
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is located in the heart of London’s West End and well-served by public transport. Nearest underground stations include Covent Garden and Holborn. Additionally, numerous bus routes pass close to the theatre. Alternatively, drivers can use the MasterPark at Park Street or NCP at Drury Lane.

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The Theatre Royal Drury Lane opened on 10 Oct. 1812. However, this was not the first theatre on this site – there have been four theatres at this location since 1663. 

Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals played in succession from 1947 starting with *Oklahoma!*, *Carousel* in 1950, *South Pacific* in 1951 and *The King and I* closed the series with a three year run ending in 1956. 

The transfer of musicals from Broadway continued in 1958 with Lerner and Loewe’s *My Fair Lady*, starring Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison. The writing duo followed this up in 1964 with their next musical, *Camelot*.

Another three-year tPrize-winningransfer danced its way into Drury Lane in July 1976 - the Pulitzer Prize winning *A Chorus Line* came to London with its original Broadway cast and played for almost three years. Stephen Sondheim’s *Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street* also made the move across the pond in 1980.

It was the arrival of the tap-dance heavy *42nd Street* in 1984 that saw the theatre packed and reignited the flame for long-running shows. The show played for five years, before *Miss Saigon* moved in and played over 4,000 performances over a decade. 

Recent musicals at Theatre Royal Drury Lane include *[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory)* and an acclaimed revival of *[42nd Street](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42nd-street)*. After two years of refurbishment, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane reopened in 2021 with the West End premiere of *[Frozen](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/frozen)*.

## Theatre Royal Drury Lane Seating Information

The auditorium has four levels – Stalls, Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony. 

The Stalls do offer great views of the stage and the legroom is very good.

In the Royal Circle, the view of the stage is affected from Row H onwards by the overhang of the Grand Circle. The seats do feel quite set back from the stage, but the view is generally very good.

The Upper Circle feels relatively close to the stage for its height and views from this level of the theatre are surprisingly good.

The Balcony is set very high up and although a strong rake helps to give good sightlines to the stage many people have suffered from vertigo at this level.

## Where is *Frozen* in London?

*Frozen* is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Theatre Royal Drury Lane is located in Covent Garden. It's close to West End theatres including the Fortune Theatre and the Novello Theatre.

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The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, in London's Covent Garden, is the city’s oldest working theatre with a rich heritage and excellent transport links.

In honor of the show's upcoming second anniversary in the West End, Barks performs Elsa's song "Dangerous to Dream" in a new video. 

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