[*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.

They're defying gravity! [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets) has unveiled new production images of its 2025/26 West End cast, which sees Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen lead as Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba and Glinda the Good Witch, respectively.

They are joined by Carl Man (Fiyero), Sarah Ingram (Madame Morrible), Michael Matus (The Wizard), Hannah Qureshi (Nessarose), David McKechnie (Doctor Dillamond), and Ross Carpenter (Boq), with Laura Emmitt as...

First look at Zizi Strallen and Emma Kingston in 'Wicked' in the West End

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Check out these production images of Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda, as part of the new 2025/26 cast of *Wicked* in the West End.

Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler will make her UK stage debut in Jamie Lloyd's revival of *Evita* at the London Palladium this summer. Performances begin on 14 June, running until 6 September 2025.

Zegler made her Broadway debut in *Romeo and Juliet* alongside *Heartstopper* actor Kit Connor last year and will star in a live action version of Disney's *Snow White*, which goes on general release in cinemas later this month. 

Taking on the role of Eva Perón, Zegler said: “*Evita* has been such...

Rachel Zegler to star in Jamie Lloyd's 'Evita' at the London Palladium

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Rachel Zegler made her Broadway debut in *Romeo and Juliet* alongside *Heartstopper* actor Kit Connor last year and will star in a live action version of Disney's *Snow White* later this month.

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of [*Sabrage*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43664-sabrage), which opens at leading London music venue Lafayette on 26 March. 

The Menier Chocolate Factory and Strut & Fret production will combine the worlds of circus and cabaret for what is being described as "a live entertainment experience like no other".

The cast will include Cherise Adams-Burnett, duo Flynn Miller and Kimberley Bargenquast, Skye Ladell, Remi Martin, Christian Nimri,...

Casting revealed for 'Sabrage'

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*Sabrage* will combine the worlds of circus and cabaret for what is being described as "a live entertainment experience like no other".

Break out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes, and do the hustle to “Dancing Queen”: it’s all about the 1970s right now in London theatre! Audiences just can’t get enough of that distinctive decade, from its fabulous fashion, fizzy humour, and catchy music to more profound reflections on class, race, gender, and a seismic time in our changing society.

There are plenty of different ways to explore the 1970s through shows, from musicals and plays to comedies and concerts, stories revolving...

Best stage shows celebrating the 1970s

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From Seventies-set plays like *Alterations* and *Stereophonic* to musical fun with *ABBA Voyage* and *Grease*, there are plenty of groovy shows to enjoy on London's stages this year.

Further guests have been added to the line-up for Tim Crouch's *An Oak Tree* at the Young Vic in London. The production has also extended performances, and will now play through 24 May.

Performing alongside Crouch on different dates in the run are Adjoa Andoh (*Bridgerton, Richard II*) Jessie Buckley (*The Lost Daughter, Cabaret*), Arthur Darvill (*Broadchurch, Oklahoma!*) Mark Gatiss (*The League of Gentlemen, The Motive and the Cue*), Julie Hesmondhalgh (*Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Punch*),...

Further guest casting announced for 'An Oak Tree', including Jessie Buckley and Adjoa Andoh

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Since its premiere in 2005, over 350 different guest artists have appeared in *An Oak Tree*, including Frances McDormand, Geoffrey Rush, and Sharon D Clarke.

Initial casting has been announced for the 13-time Olivier nominated *Fiddler on the Roof*, which opens at the Barbican in London as part of its summer season. The show opened to rave reviews at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre last year.

All reprising their roles from Regent's Park are Adam Dannheisser (nominated for Best Actor in a Musical) as Tevye, Lara Pulver (nominated for Best Actress in a Musical) as Golde, and
Beverley Klein (nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical)...

Lead casting announced for 'Fiddler on the Roof'

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*Fiddler on the Roof* has been nominated for 13 Olivier Awards following its run at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, including Best Musical Revival and Best Director.

The National Theatre's production of Beth Steel's *Till the Stars Come Down* will transfer to the West End this summer for a limited run. Performances begin at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 1 July, running until 27 September.

Steel's play, which had its world premiere in January last year, is a heartbreaking and hilarious portrayal of a working-class, larger-than-life family, as they come together on the day of Sylvia and Marek’s wedding day.

[In a five-star review for...

'Till the Stars Come Down' to transfer to the West End

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Beth Steel's play had its world premiere at the National Theatre in January last year and tells the story of a working-class, larger-than-life family, as they come together on the day of a wedding.

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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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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. 
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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.

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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.  

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.  

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Freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way! The hit film takes to the stage with all-new songs seamlessly blended with the classic medleys. 
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