[*The Phantom of the Opera*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/308-the-phantom-of-the-opera-tickets) has extended performances at His Majesty’s Theatre in the West End through 28 March 2026.

The musical stars Dean Chisnall as The Phantom, with Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul, Joanna Ampil as Carlotta Giudicelli, Martin Ball as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur André, David Kristopher-Brown as Ubaldo Piangi, Helen Hobson as Madame Giry and Millie Lyon as...

'The Phantom of the Opera' tickets now available through March 2026

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical includes songs such as "Music of the Night", "All I Ask of You", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again", and "Masquerade".

The full cast has been revealed for [*Stereophonic*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43662-stereophonic) which opens in the West End this May following a Tony Award-winning run on Broadway in 2024.

Joining the cast are Zachary Hart as Reg the bass player, Lucy Karczewski as Diana the lead singer, Jack Riddiford as Peter the guitarist, and Nia Towle as Holly, the keys player.

They join previously announced cast members Andrew R. Butler and Eli Gelb as sound engineers Charlie and Grover,...

Full cast revealed for 'Stereophonic' in the West End

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*Stereophonic* won five Tony Awards for its run on Broadway, including Best Play and Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play.

Nicola Walker and Ambika Mod will take to the stage as part of Artistic Director David Byrne’s 2025 programme of shows at the Royal Court in London.

The theatre has revealed the final six productions that will feature in the season, including four world premieres.

*After the Act*, by Billy Barrett and Ellice Stevens, will run from 21 May - 14 June, and tells the story of the teachers, pupils and activists who lived through Section 28: a law that banned the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in...

Royal Court completes 2025 season, with shows starring Nicola Walker and Ambika Mod

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Ambika Mod will star in Sophia Chetin-Leuner's *Porn Play*, directed by Josie Rourke, which sees young academic Ani struggle with her secret addiction to violent pornography.

*The Hunger Games* is the latest young adult blockbuster franchise to receive the stage treatment, about a decade after the project was first announced. It ought to be well worth the wait, as its the dream team of playwright Conor McPherson and director Matthew Dunster and will be staged in a new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built venue in Canary Wharf. No expense is being spared! 

Suzanne Collins’s book series has captivated readers of all ages since the first instalment was published in 2008 (a...

Everything you need to know about 'The Hunger Games' on stage

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The popular dystopian franchise is set to storm the stage at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre this autumn.

There is a long and proud history of great acting dynasties, from the Barrymore family to the Redgraves. Audiences experience a particular charge when seeing relatives on stage together, such as in 1990 when real-life siblings (and their dad) Sinéad, Soarcha, Niamh and Cyril Cusack co-starred in a memorable production of Chekhov’s *Three Sisters*. 

That tradition has continued on, with father and son Edward and Freddie Fox playing Oscar Wilde’s bickering patriarch and child in *An Ideal...

Learn more about these productions starring real-life couples and family members

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From a Michael Jackson musical to a Bach drama, these close-knit casts are keeping it in the family.

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Read more about Brian Cox on stage in London.

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Born in London in 1956, Imelda Staunton trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she trained alongside Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall and graduated in 1976.

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For one last time, London audiences get to share in that very special experience: gathering for the much-anticipated arrival of a new Stephen Sondheim musical. The late, great composer and lyricist’s final show, *Here We Are*, which debuted at New York’s The Shed in 2023, is making its UK premiere at the National Theatre in April.

The musical is inspired by two respected art house films by Luis Buñuel, *The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie* and *The Exterminating Angel*, and features a book by...

Learn about the history of Sondheim musicals in London ahead of 'Here We Are'

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As Sondheim's final musical comes to the National Theatre, revisit the hit UK productions of shows such as *Follies*, *Gypsy*, and *Company*.

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Read all about Tracie Bennett West End shows and book tickets to see Tracie Bennett on stage at LondonTheatre.co.uk.

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Read all about actor Rory Kinnear (Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre) and his latest appearances on stage at LondonTheatre.co.uk

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Michael Ball was born in Worcestershire in 1962 and has since established himself as an actor, singer and broadcaster, not only in the West End but also television and radio.

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Born in London in 1967, the Olivier Award-winning actress Jenna Russell is best known for her critically-acclaimed performances in Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along and Fun Home.

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Born in 1981, Rosalie Craig grew up in Nottingham before studying for a BA in Actor Musicianship at the Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance.

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Born in Oxfordshire in 1988, Jonathan Bailey is an Olivier Award-winning actor, best known for starring in Company and in the television series Bridgerton.

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Get ready for the most fabulous display of tantalisation courtesy of the one and only Dita Von Teese. The internationally celebrated Queen of Burlesque, who has revitalised and returned the glamour and wit to striptease, is bringing her latest Wild West-themed show *Diamonds and Dust* to a new West End venue, the Emerald Theatre, for a smoking-hot summer run.

Ahead of your trip, get to know all about the venerable art of burlesque and how Dita Von Teese is both honouring its roots and updating...

Learn about the history of burlesque ahead of Dita Von Teese's new London show 'Diamonds and Dust'

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The Queen of Burlesque is bringing her famously seductive entertainment to the West End – and it nods to the art form's glorious past.

*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.

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.

London's West End theatres showcase world-class plays, musicals, opera, dance, and other entertainment year-round. With the Olivier Awards, the Society of London Theatre celebrates the very best of these productions.

Founded as Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, the awards were renamed in honour of the legendary actor Sir Laurence Olivier in 1984. Ahead of the 2025 Olivier Awards, learn more about this year's ceremony, the nominated productions, and fun facts about this year's...

Everything you need to know about the Olivier Awards 2025

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The 2025 Olivier Awards will be presented on Sunday 6 April, with *Fiddler on the Roof* in the lead with 13 nominations.

WEST HIGHLAND HOME OF CAMERON MACKINTOSH DESTROYED BY FIREThe West Highland home of Sir Cameron Mackintosh,&nbsp;was destroyed by fire earlier today.The alarm was raised after flames were spotted coming from the isolated house on the shores of Loch Nevis.The property was unoccupied at the time and there were no casualties.Police and fire brigade investigations into the cause of the fire have been launched.