<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/12201-six-the-musical" target="_blank">Six the Musical </a>has extended its West End booking period with an additional year of performances. Six is now running at the <a href="/theatres/vaudeville-theatre">Vaudeville Theatre</a> to 2 Apr. 2022."As one of the first West End productions to resume performances during the pandemic, and relocate our show to its new forever-home, we are delighted that we have a full-year of Six&nbsp;performances our fans, theatre enthusiasts and new audiences can look forward to", said producers Kenny Wax, Wendy and Andy Barnes and George Stiles.Six follows Henry VIII's sextet of wives as they come together to share their stories of living with the Tudor monarch.&nbsp;Six made its West End premiere at the Arts Theatre in 2019, and earned five Olivier Award nominations including Best New Musical. Six moved to the Lyric Theatre for a summer season, and then moved to the Vaudeville Theatre in autumn 2021.&nbsp;The Six cast includes Amy Di Bartolomeo as Catherine of Aragon, Amanda Lindgren as Anne Boleyn, Claudia Kariuki as Jane Seymour, Dionne Ward-Anderson as Anna of Cleves, Tsemaye Bob-Egbe as Katherine Howard, and Meesha Turner as Catharine Parr. Alternates are Paisley Billings, Roxanne Couch, Danielle Rose, Rachel Rawlinson, and Esme Rothero.As part of the extension, nine access performances have been confirmed, as well as a singalong performance on 25 September.Six is by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, with direction by Moss and Jamie Armitage. Choreography is by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, with set design by Emma Bailey, costume design by Gabriella Slade, lighting design by Tim Deiling, and sound design by Paul Gatehouse.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/12201-six-the-musical" target="_blank">Six the Musical </a>is at the <a href="/theatres/vaudeville-theatre">Vaudeville Theatre</a>.Photo credit: Six West End cast (Photo by Pamela Raith Photography)

‘Six the Musical’ extends booking period through April 2023

Photo credit: Six West End cast (Photo by Pamela Raith Photography)

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 10+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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SIX, ‘the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre’ (✭✭✭✭✭ The Evening Standard) is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!

Critically acclaimed across the UK with a sound-track storming up the UK pop charts, the sell-out intoxicating Tudor take-off is back!

Get ready to get down with the Queens.

It's time to get sickening! Following two Death Drop&nbsp;engagements at the <a href="/theatres/garrick-theatre">Garrick Theatre</a>, <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24685-death-drop" target="_blank">Death Drop</a> will return to the West End this spring. In a <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisdclegg/status/1487005772521381888" target="_blank">tweet from TuckShop Founder, Christopher Clegg</a>,&nbsp;Death Drop is now at the <a href="/theatres/criterion-theatre" target="_blank">Criterion Theatre</a> from 3 March to 24 April, and <a href="http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24685-death-drop" target="_blank">Death Drop&nbsp;tickets are on sale now.</a>Set in the early 1990s, Death Drop follows a group of drag artists who have been summoned to an island for a dinner party. During the evening, guests reveal their shady pasts to one another, all while working out a murderer's identity.In a <a href="/reviews/death-drop-is-playful-and-delightfully-silly-oozing-with-natural-charisma" target="_blank">2021 review for London Theatre</a>, our critic said: "the self-described "Dragatha Christie Murder Mystery" is a glitzy [affair]... the plot is playful and can be delightfully silly at times".The new Death Drop cast includes JuJubee. The RuPaul's Drag Race star has appeared in four RuPaul's Drag Race seasons, including a new series, RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. The World,&nbsp;which premieres next week.JuJubee will depart from&nbsp;Death Drop&nbsp;on 10 April.&nbsp;RuPaul's Drag Race&nbsp;star Latrice Royale will reprise her performance in Death Drop&nbsp;from 11 April to 24 April.RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3 finalist Kitty Scott-Claus will also appear in Death Drop. Scott-Claus previously starred in&nbsp;Dick Whittington&nbsp;at the Phoenix Theatre. Vinegar Strokes, Richard Energy, Anna Phylactic, Georgia Frost, and Apple Derrieres complete the cast.&nbsp;Death Drop is at the <a href="/theatres/criterion-theatre" target="_blank">Criterion Theatre</a>.<a href="http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24685-death-drop" target="_blank">Death Drop&nbsp;tickets are on sale now.</a>Photo credit: Death Drop at the Garrick Theatre with previous cast (Photo courtesy of Death Drop)

'Death Drop' to reopen at the Criterion Theatre with RuPaul’s Drag Race stars

Photo credit: Death Drop at the Garrick Theatre with previous cast (Photo courtesy of Death Drop)

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DEATH DROP, the laugh-a-minute murder mystery returns to the West End at the Criterion Theatre for a strictly limited 7 week run!


The drag comedy play will return to the West End this spring.

<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/16563-magic-mike-live" target="_blank">Magic Mike Live </a>has extended its booking period in London.&nbsp;Magic Mike Live is now at the <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-theatre-at-hippodrome-casino-over-18s-only" target="_blank">London Hippodrome</a> to 1 Jan. 2023, and <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/16563-magic-mike-live" target="_blank">Magic Mike Live tickets are on sale now</a>.Based on the hit Magic Mike movies, Magic Mike Live allows audiences to step inside Club Domina, a sensual nightclub filled with topless dancers that allows people to lose their inhibitions. Magic Mike Live in London is at the London Hippodrome Casino, which has been transformed into an intimate performance space.The Magic Mike Live cast includes&nbsp;Daniel Blessing, Jake Brewer, Harry Carter, Ellie Clayton, Hannah Cleeve, Matt Jordan, Charlie Knight, Mark Lace, Sophie Linder-Lee, Jack Manley, David Morgan, Theophillus 'Godson' Oloyade, Ross Sands, Josie Scamell, Manny Tsakanika and Aaron Witter.In a <a href="/reviews/channing-tatum-magic-mike-live-hippodrome-casino" target="_blank">feature for LondonTheatre.co.uk</a>, Magic Mike Live is a "thoroughly enjoyable evening of live entertainment. It's just 90 minutes of escapism and exhilaration."Magic Mike Live in London is co-directed by Channing Tatum and Alison Faulk, with production design by Rachel O'Toole, scenic design by Rob Bissinger and Anita LaScala (Arda Studio), costume design by Marina Toybina and lighting design by Philip Gladwell.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/16563-magic-mike-live" target="_blank">Magic Mike Live </a> is at the <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-theatre-at-hippodrome-casino-over-18s-only" target="_blank">London Hippodrome</a>.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/16563-magic-mike-live" target="_blank">Magic Mike Live tickets are on sale now</a>Photo credit: Magic Mike Live (Photo courtesy of Magic Mike Live)

‘Magic Mike Live’ tickets available through January 2023

Photo credit: Magic Mike Live (Photo courtesy of Magic Mike Live)

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18+ only. All patrons must bring physical photo-ID, such as a passport, driving license or National ID. Photos of these documents are not accepted. You will be refused entry without this.

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Magic Mike Live

Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies.

The immersive dance show continues at the London Hippodrome.

The full cast for David Hare's newest play, <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23484-straight-line-crazy" target="_blank">Straight Line Crazy</a>, at the <a href="/theatres/the-bridge-theatre" target="_blank">Bridge Theatre</a> has been named. Straight Line Crazy begins previews at the Bridge Theatre on 16 March, with an opening night on 23 March, and performances to 18 June. <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23484-straight-line-crazy" target="_blank">Straight Line Crazy tickets are on sale now.</a>Straight Line Crazy follows the life of Robert Moses, an American public official who transformed the New York City landscape during the 20th century. Even though he created new parks, bridges, and roads, Moses' campaigns were met with harsh criticism, and so began years of debates.<a href="/actor-profile/ralph-fiennes" target="_blank">Ralph Fiennes</a> plays Robert Moses. Recently, Fiennes starred in Four Quartets at the <a href="/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre">Harold Pinter Theatre</a>. The cast is completed by Alisha Bailey as Mariah Heller, Samuel Barnett as Ariel Porter, David Bromley as Stamford Fergus, Al Coppola as Walter McQuade, Siobhán Cullen as Finnuala Connell, Ian Kirkby as Lewis Mumford, Alana Maria as Shirley Hayes, Dani Moseley as Carol Ames, Guy Paul as Henry Vanderbilt, Helen Schlesinger as Jane Jacobs, Mary Stillwaggon Stewart as Nicole Sawyer, and Danny Webb as Governor Al Smith.The Straight Line Crazy play is written by David Hare, and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Straight Line Crazy reunites Fiennes, Hare and Hytner once more, after they collaborated on Beat the Devil at The Bridge in autumn 2020.The Straight Line Crazy creative team includes designs by Bob Crowley, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, sound by George Dennis, and music by George Fenton.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23484-straight-line-crazy" target="_blank">Straight Line Crazy</a> is at the <a href="/theatres/the-bridge-theatre" target="_blank">Bridge Theatre</a>.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23484-straight-line-crazy" target="_blank">Straight Line Crazy tickets are on sale now.</a>Photo credit: Ralph Fiennes and the Bridge Theatre (Photos by Brigitte Lacombe and Philip Vile respectively)

‘Straight Line Crazy’, starring Ralph Fiennes, announces full cast

Photo credit: Ralph Fiennes and the Bridge Theatre (Photos by Brigitte Lacombe and Philip Vile respectively)

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Straight Line Crazy

Ralph Fiennes stars in David Hare’s blazing account of the life of a man whose iron will exposed the weakness of democracy in the face of charismatic conviction.

The world premiere opens at the Bridge Theatre this spring.

<a href="/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre" target="_blank">Shakespeare's Globe</a> has revealed programming for their summer 2022 season. The season includes productions of The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, and&nbsp;King Lear,&nbsp;as well as a new play based on Joan of Arc's life&nbsp;The season also marks Shakespeare's Globe 25th anniversary since its 1997 opening. There will be a special performance held at the Globe to celebrate the quarter century on 18 June.The upcoming summer season marks Shakespeare's Globe first full summer season since 2019. "For our summer season 2022, our magnificent wooden 'O' will hold the past and present, the personal and political, power, pomp, pageantry and passion" said Shakespeare's Globe artistic director, Michelle Terry. "The world beyond may be uncertain, but these plays are sure to guide us through the summer days with hope, strength, and purpose - and of course with people. Above all else there will be people. People being together, with other people. Summer Season 2022 at Shakespeare's Globe. It's going to be epic."The season begins with Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Lucy Bailey. Bailey returns to the Globe for Much Ado About Nothing, following her previous directorial credits including a 2014 production of Titus Andronicus.The Globe ensemble will star in Much Ado About Nothing, including Peter Bourke, Rachel Hannah Clarke, George Fouracres, Nadi Kemp-Sayfi and Ciaran O'Brien. Much Ado About Nothing is designed by Joanna Parker. Much Ado About Nothing begins previews on 22 April, ahead of an opening night on 29 April, and runs to 23 October.A new adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VIII will receive its premiere at Shakespeare's Globe this summer. Co-written by John Fletcher and Hannah Khalil, Henry VIII will now tell the story from a female perspective. Amy Hodge directs Henry VIII, and design is by Georgia Lowe. Henry VIII begins previews on 19 May, ahead of an opening night on 26 May, and runs to 21 October.Helena Kaut-Howson, Marcello Magni, and Kathryn Hunter will reunite this summer to present King Lear. Hunter will play the title role in King Lear this summer, joined by Michelle Terry as Cordelia and the Fool, Magni as Kent, and an ensemble including&nbsp;Ryan Donaldson, Emma Ernest, Max Keeble, Glyn Pritchard, Marianne Oldham, Ann Ogbomo, Mark Jax and Diego Matamoros.King Lear is designed by Pawel Dobrzycki with Naeem Hayat as the assistant director. King Lear begins previews on 10 June, ahead of an opening night on 17 June, and performances to 24 July.The Olivier Award-winning director Sean Holmes will then direct The Tempest at Shakespeare's Globe, featuring The Globe Ensemble. The Tempest begins previews on 22 July, ahead of an opening night on 29 July, and performances to 22 October.A brand new play inspired by Joan of Arc will then open at Shakespeare's Globe. Joan is by Charlie Josephine, and is directed by Ilinca Radulian. Joan begins previews on 25 August, ahead of an opening night on 1 September, and performances to 22 October.The Globe on Tour company will also return for summer performances at Shakespeare's Globe, as part of their nationwide tour.&nbsp;Diane Page directs Julius Caesar, and design is by Khadija Raza.&nbsp;Julius Caesar is at Shakespeare's Globe from 3 May, with an opening night on 12 May, and performances to 13 August.&nbsp;BBC kids channel CBeebies will present a child adaptation of As You Like It&nbsp;on 9 and 10 August.&nbsp;A family-friendly production inspired by A Midsummer's Night Dream, titled Midsummer Mechanicals, will open at <a href="/theatres/sam-wanamaker-playhouse" target="_blank">Sam Wanamaker Playhouse</a>. Midsummer Mechanicals is by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, and is directed by Frampton and Lucy Cuthbertson.Photo credit: Shakespeare's Globe (Photo by John Wildgoose)

Shakespeare’s Globe announces summer 2022 season

Photo credit: Shakespeare's Globe (Photo by John Wildgoose)

The season will run from April to October 2022.

Today's going to be a good day, and here's why. <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/15595-dear-evan-hansen" target="_blank">Dear Evan Hansen</a> has announced an extended booking period in the West End. Dear Evan Hansen will run at the <a href="/theatres/noel-coward-theatre" target="_blank">Noël Coward Theatre</a> to 22 October, and <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/15595-dear-evan-hansen" target="_blank">Dear Evan Hansen tickets</a>&nbsp;are on sale now.Dear Evan Hansen follows Evan Hansen, an awkward teenager who suddenly finds himself in the "in-crowd" at high school. Dear Evan Hansen won three Olivier Awards in 2020, including Best New Musical, and a Dear Evan Hansen film was released last year.Sam Tutty plays Evan Hansen, a role that earned Tutty an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. The Dear Evan Hansen cast includes Lucy Anderson as Zoe Murphy, Doug Colling as Connor Murphy, Jack Loxton as Jared Kleinman, Rebecca McKinnis as Heidi Hansen, Lauren Ward as Cynthia Murphy, Rupert Young as Larry Murphy, and Iona Fraser as Alana Beck. Marcus Harman plays Evan Hansen at certain performances.The cast is completed by Tricia Adele-Turner, Haydn Cox, Ellis Kirk, Hannah Lindsey, Samantha Mbolekwa, Mark Peachey, Hannah Qureshi, James Winter, and Mitchell Zhangazha.In a <a href="/reviews/review-dear-evan-hansen-at-the-noel-coward-theatre" target="_blank">Dear Evan Hansen review for London Theatre</a>, our critic said: "It's not just a musical for the social media age... Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's beautiful score... has integrity and depth that matches the story they have to tell."&nbsp;Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Steven Levenson, a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and direction by Michael Greif. Dear Evan Hansen choreography is by Danny Mefford, with scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Emily Rebholz, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, and sound design by Nevin Steinberg.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/15595-dear-evan-hansen" target="_blank">Dear Evan Hansen</a> is at the <a href="/theatres/noel-coward-theatre" target="_blank">Noël Coward Theatre</a>.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/15595-dear-evan-hansen" target="_blank">Dear Evan Hansen tickets</a>&nbsp;are on sale now.Photo credit: Sam Tutty (Evan Hansen), Rebecca McKinnis (Heidi Hansen) (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ extends through October 2022

Photo credit: Sam Tutty (Evan Hansen), Rebecca McKinnis (Heidi Hansen) (Photo by Matthew Murphy)

Recommended for ages 12+; This production contains some adult themes, including discussions of suicide. Children under the age of four will not be permitted in the theatre.

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Dear Evan Hansen

INCLUDING BEST NEW MUSICALDEAR EVAN HANSEN is “the most vital and important musical of a generation” (Daily Mail, Baz Bamigboye) with “a raw, relevant and exhilarating score” (BBC Radio London, Jonathan Phang) from the songwriters of The Greatest Showman and La La Land.

You will be found at the Noël Coward Theatre.

The English government's current "Plan B" measures will end later this month. Speaking in parliament on 19 January, Boris Johnson announced that "Plan B" measures, including mandated mask-wearing and Covid passports, will be dropped.&nbsp;Even though face masks will no longer be required in any setting, the Prime Minister has advised people to continue wearing masks in crowded spaces. Instead, theatres can now encourage audience members to wear a mask.There will also be an end to mandatory Covid passes to enter venues, such as theatres, concert halls, and nightclubs. Self-isolation policies will remain, with people testing positive having to self-isolate for at least five days. The self-isolation requirement expires on 24 March;&nbsp;however, this date is subject to change.Theatres across England will continue to ask audiences to wear masks indoors as a safety precaution. In an <a href="https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/theatres-across-england-to-retain-masks-despite-restrictions-lifting" target="_blank">article from The Stage</a>, visitors at&nbsp;Theatre Royal Stratford East are asked to wear a face covering unless sat down eating and drinking. The London Coliseum will keep masks until at least 15 February, and LW Theatres strongly recommend masks in their venues. LW Theatres venues in London include: Adelphi Theatre, Cambridge Theatre, Gillian Lynne Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, London Palladium, Theatre Royal Drury Lane.&nbsp;Current health and safety measures in West End theatres, and theatres nationwide include the following: daily testing for cast and crew, vaccination policies, cleaning stations, mask wearing, social distancing, no stage door meetings. <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/west-end-features/here-are-the-safety-measures-west-end-theatres-use-to-keep-audiences-protected">Find out more about health and safety measures in the West End.</a>Speaking about the relaxation of Covid measures, SOLT and UK Theatre Chief Executive Julian Bird said: "The relaxing of Plan B measures... should provide a confidence boost to the theatre industry after several weeks of turbulence and uncertainty. Throughout the pandemic, theatres UK-wide have worked tirelessly to offer world-class entertainment and audiences can be assured that venues using the See it Safely mark, developed by SOLT &amp; UK Theatre, are operating in accordance with the latest Government guidelines. As restrictions ease, we continue to ask theatregoers to wear face coverings throughout our buildings unless exempt, to protect our hardworking staff, performers and fellow audience members."Photo credit: Masks (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)Article Originally Published: 19 January 2022

Mask-wearing in theatres no longer required, as England eases Covid restrictions

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Current Plan B restrictions will be dropped from 27 January.

Get ready to find your inner freedom, beauty, truth, and love, as <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical" target="_blank">Moulin Rouge! The Musical</a> will play an extended booking period. Moulin Rouge! The Musical&nbsp;is now at the <a href="/theatres/piccadilly-theatre">Piccadilly Theatre</a> to 23 July, and <a href="http://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical" target="_blank">Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets</a> for the new booking period are available now.Based on the 2001 film of the same name, Moulin Rouge! The Musical follows an American writer, Christian, who visits Paris for literary inspiration, and later falls in love with the Moulin Rouge sensation, Satine. At the same time, the Duke of Monroth is vying for Satine's affection, and sparks fly in the Parisian cabaret.After previews began at the Piccadilly Theatre in November, Moulin Rouge! The Musical officially opened last night, 20 January. In a <a href="/reviews/moulin-rouge-the-musical-review-piccadilly-theatre">four-star review for London Theatre, our critic said</a>: "This, mon chérie, is an all-new, all-adrenaline rush of a show that leverages the movie's magic and adds the secret ingredient: theatrical magic."&nbsp;The Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast is led by Liisi LaFontaine as Satine. <a href="/theatre-news/interviews/liisi-lafontaine-on-introducing-moulin-rouge-the-musical-to-a-new-generation" target="_blank">Read our Liisi LaFontaine interview here</a>. Jamie Bogyo plays Christian, joined by Clive Carter as Harold Zidler, Simon Bailey as the Duke, Jason Pennycooke as Toulouse-Lautrec, Elia Lo Tauro as Santiago, Sophie Carmen Jones, Zoe Birkett, Jonathan Bishop, Timmika Ramsay, Femi Akinfolarin, Robson Broad, Ian Carlyle, Jonathan Cordin, Anthony Cragg, Katie Ella Dunsden, Adam Gillian, Luke Jackson, Alicia Mencía, Ciro Lourencio Meulens, Georgia Morgan, Melissa Nettleford, Ian Oswald, Craig Ryder, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, Katie Singh, Ope Sowande, Tanisha Spring, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Amy Thornton, Misty May Tindall, Jon Tsouras, Tommy Wade-Smith and Lily Wang.Moulin Rouge! The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film of the same name. Alex Timbers directs, with choreography by Sonya Tayeh, design by Derek McLane, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Justin Townsend, and sound design by Peter Hylenski.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical" target="_blank">Moulin Rouge! The Musical</a>&nbsp;is at the <a href="/theatres/piccadilly-theatre">Piccadilly Theatre</a>.<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical" target="_blank">Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets</a>&nbsp;are on sale now.Photo credit: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Photo by Matt Crockett)

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ extends through July 2022

Photo credit: Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Photo by Matt Crockett)

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical 

Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular… 

Join the children of the revolution!

The West End is bursting at the seams with theatres of all shapes and sizes. West End theatres house the latest musicals, award-winning plays, and Broadway transfers, allowing audiences to experience a variety of theatre shows. But if you take a few steps away from the bright lights of London's West End, there's plenty of immersive, non-traditional shows in London that are well worth a visit too. 

Immersive shows are an all-encompassing type of theatre experience. Immersive theatre productions typically take place in multiple rooms, and audiences can walk through different spaces to be a part of the production's world. If you've wished you could step back in time, then there are historical immersive shows that are designed to explore past eras. Or, if you're a fan of the circus, then Cirque du Soleil shows combine all the thrills and spills of a circus show while sitting in a theatre space. 

Non-traditional shows also use alternative venues too, such as restaurants, casinos, and club spaces. So if you want to see a theatre show that deviates from the norm, shake up your theatregoing with these non-traditional shows in London. Here are the some best non-traditional theatre nights out in London.

Book tickets to non-traditional shows in London.

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## [*Punchdrunk: The Burnt City*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25388-punchdrunk-the-burnt-city)

Head to ancient Greece via London's newest immersive theatre at Punchdrunk's *The Burnt City.* The three-hour experience allows audiences to delve into a time-old world. Walking through downtown Troy is no longer a thing of the past, it's happening right now. [Discover more about Punchdrunk shows in London and beyond.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-punchdrunk-shows-in-london)

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## [*Mamma Mia! The Party*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22721-mamma-mia-the-party)

Step into an immersive ABBA-themed world at *Mamma Mia! The Party* and imagine you're in the *Mamma Mia!* films. The *Mamma Mia! The Party* experience is set in a Greek taverna. During the evening, you'll meet restaurant owners Nikos and Kate as they share their family lives through ABBA songs. Be a "super trouper" or rediscover your inner "dancing queen" at this show. We guarantee you'll be up on your feet dancing! *Mamma Mia! The Party* is at the O2.

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## [*Magic Mike Live!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/16563-magic-mike-live)

Let your inhibitions loose and go wild at *Magic Mike Live!*, the steamy, scintillating immersive dance experience based on the Magic Mike movies. During the show, you'll meet Mike, a seemingly innocent bartender who dreams of a new life. It's pretty clear that Mike is gifted in the dance department too — no spoilers here — so get ready to see it all. Wherever you choose to sit in the London Hippodrome casino venue, you'll definitely get an eyeful. Dancers perform all around the space, thrusting in the aisles, and even bringing up (lucky) participants to join in the fun on stage. 

*Magic Mike Live!* has definitely transformed London's Hippodrome Casino into an unexpected dance paradise. Sadly, original Magic Mike star Channing Tatum doesn't make an appearance, but you won't be able to take your eyes off the athletic company in the hottest dance show in London. There's bottomless prosecco too, and we'll cheer to that!

[![LT - CTA - 250](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/1t6HRGmhlYl70k6PmR0mOZ/3caac861bc1d4233cd7844652c925623/LT-CTA-250.png)](https://ticket.londontheatre.co.uk/booking/calendar?product_id=7376&content_product_id=7376&product_type=show&performance_type=E&venue_id=152)

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## [*Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24429-faulty-towers-the-dining-experience)

Only 12 episodes of *Fawlty Towers* were recorded, however the 1970s British show's enduring popularity that's kept it as one of the most recognisable British comedies of all time. The farcical television show follows hotel owner Basil Fawlty try to keep everything afloat in his hotel, even when he's challenged by colleagues, guests, and his wife, Sybil. Visiting Fawlty Towers may not be high up on your holidaymaking list, but a trip to the Fawlty Towers restaurant is now in the cards in *Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience.*

During the show, audiences dine on a three-course menu of 1970s-inspired dishes (quiche lorraine and cheese and pineapple sticks, anyone?) with a side dish of improvisational theatre. Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience relies on oven-fresh British humour, and you'll be laughing throughout your meal.

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Non-traditional shows to see in London

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See non-traditional shows in London that aren't musicals, plays, or concerts. Take a look at different West End shows and book your tickets now.

The tale as old as time is coming back to the West End! After a nationwide tour, <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24663-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast" target="_blank">Disney's&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24663-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast" target="_blank">Beauty and the Beast</a> will transfer to the <a href="/theatres/london-palladium">London Palladium</a> this summer. Disney's&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast begins previews at the London Palladium on 24 June, and runs to 17 September. Disney's&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast&nbsp;tickets will be on sale soon.&nbsp;Disney's&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a young woman named Belle, who runs away and finds herself imprisoned in a castle. While locked away, she is greeted by anthropomorphic household items, including Mrs. Potts the teapot, Cogsworth the grandfather clock, and Lumière the candelabra. Together, they work to free themselves and rid an enchantress' curse. At the same time, Belle begins to fall for the Beast, who wishes to be&nbsp;transformed.Disney's&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast is a Disney musical based on the 1991 film of&nbsp;the same name. The musical features music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, with songs including "Be Our Guest," "Human Again", and "Home."&nbsp;Courtney Stapleton will play Belle, continuing in the role which she has played on the nationwide tour. Shaq Taylor joins the Disney's Beauty and the Beast&nbsp;company to play the Beast, joined by Gavin Lee as Lumiere, Tom Senior as Gaston, Sam Bailey as Mrs Potts and Nigel Richards as Cogsworth, Martin Ball as Maurice, Samantha Bingley as&nbsp;Wardrobe, Emma Caffrey as Babette and Louis Stockil as&nbsp;Le Fou.The full Disney's Beauty and the Beast&nbsp;cast is completed by Richard Astbury, Sarah Benbelaid, Jake Bishop, Pamela Blair, Liam Buckland, Jasmine Davis, Matthew Dawkins, Autumn Draper, Daisy Edwards, Alyn Hawke, George Hinson, Jennifer Louise Jones, Brontë Lavine, Thomas-Lee Kidd, David McIntosh, Aimee Moore, Sam Murphy, Ashley-Jordon Packer, Emily Squibb, Grace Swaby, India Thornton and Rhys West.The Disney's&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast creative team includes direction by Rob Roth, choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stan Meyr, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting designer Natasha Katz.When Disney's&nbsp;Beauty and the Beast opens in the West End, there will be four Disney musicals running concurrently: Beauty and the Beast, <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical" target="_blank">Frozen</a>, <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king" target="_blank">The Lion King</a>, and <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/15047-mary-poppins" target="_blank">Mary Poppins</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24663-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast" target="_blank">Disney's&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24663-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast" target="_blank">Beauty and the Beast</a> is at the <a href="/theatres/london-palladium">London Palladium</a>.Photo credit:&nbsp;Courtney Stapleton as Belle (Photo by Johan Persson)

‘Disney's Beauty and the Beast’ to play limited season at London Palladium

Photo credit: Courtney Stapleton as Belle (Photo by Johan Persson)

We recommend the production for 6+. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre must have a valid ticket.

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast

The Disney musical is currently touring the UK.

Look back on your year in theatre! Theatre review site Show-Score and ticketing platform TodayTix bring their second annual Year in Reviews campaign back to London. The campaign allows theatregoers to log their theatre habits and receive information about shows. [Take part in Year In Reviews 2023 on Show-Score.](https://www.show-score.com/year-in-reviews?utm_source=londontheatre&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=year-in-reviews&utm_adgroup=article)

Show-Score is an online community that compiles reviews from both users and critics, along with other show-related content, to help audiences find the shows that suit them.

Theatregoers can log onto Show-Score and compile a list of all the shows they've seen in 2023. Show-Score will then present them with infographics on how many minutes they’ve spent at the theatre, their most-visited London theatres, and more.

Users are encouraged to share Year in Reviews stats on their social media platforms. Everyone who follows and tags Show-Score's and TodayTix's social media accounts in their posts will be entered into a drawing for a £365 TodayTix gift voucher.

Year in Reviews runs from now until 5 January, at which time a winner will be chosen for the TodayTix voucher. Users do not need a Show-Score account to participate, though creating one will unlock additional statistics. Users with an account will also have all the shows they reviewed this year automatically added to their Year in Reviews list.

Show-Score and TodayTix launch Year in Reviews 2023

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Back in London for the second year, the program allows people to share their 2023 theatregoing habits and stats for a chance to win a TodayTix gift voucher.

We all need a good laugh sometimes, and especially in the winter – it’s the perfect antidote to those long, cold, frosty nights. Happily, the West End is chock-full of uproarious comedies, which are bound to make you forget your troubles with their side-splitting slapstick or sizzling one-liners. 

Mischief’s Goes Wrong franchise continues to make audiences howl with laughter, including original hit *[The Play That Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/345-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets)* and seasonal special *Peter Pan Goes Wrong*. Or perhaps you might like the right royal comedy *[Backstairs Billy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/32850-backstairs-billy)* – *The Crown* with more gags – or the incredible long-runner [*The Book of Mormon*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets), still the most outrageous comedy in town.

Book [West End comedy tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/comedy) now on London Theatre.

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## *[The Play That Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/345-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets)*, [Duchess Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/duchess-theatre)

All the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society wants to do is put on its latest show, a 1920s country-house murder mystery in the Agatha Christie vein – but everything conspires against this hilariously beleaguered amateur drama troupe. 

Cast members forget their lines or are knocked out cold, music cues are muddled, the doors stick, and, piece by piece, the entire set collapses around them – even as the cast try desperately to keep the show going. Their wrongdoings will have you crying with laughter.

Book [*The Play That Goes Wrong* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/345-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *[Backstairs Billy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/32850-backstairs-billy)*, [Duke of York's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/duke-of-yorks-theatre)

Marcelos Dos Santos gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes at Clarence House and offers a riveting new view of the late Queen Mother via her relationship with her devoted Page of the Backstairs, William “Billy” Tallon.

As portrayed by Luke Evans, the latter is a wickedly funny, flamboyant gay man, whose naughty sense of humour chimes with that of the Queen Mother – who just wants some fun. Add in high-wire farce involving a formal function and a phallic artwork, and this show is a right royal treat of a comedy.

Book [*Backstairs Billy* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/32850-backstairs-billy) on London Theatre.

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## *[Peter Pan Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28171-peter-pan-goes-wrong)*, [Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-theatre)

Why have one Mischief show in the West End when you can have two? Theatregoers have their pick of brilliantly catastrophic shows this Christmas, as *[Peter Pan Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28171-peter-pan-goes-wrong)* flies back into town – and promptly crashes.

Yes, this disaster-laden riff on JM Barrie’s classic tale about Peter, Wendy and their adventures in Neverland involves not just Cornley Society mayhem like flubbed lines and backstage rivalries, but the added craziness of wirework. It’s seasonal silliness galore. 

Book [*Peter Pan Goes Wrong* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28171-peter-pan-goes-wrong) on London Theatre.

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## *[Dear England](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/33512-dear-england)*, [Prince Edward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/prince-edward-theatre)

James Graham scored big-time with his cracking National Theatre show about England manager Gareth Southgate (played by Joseph Fiennes) and how he transformed the culture of our national football team – and transformed the country too.

Although it stealthily tackles big subjects like Englishness, masculinity and mental health, it's a rollicking ride in Rupert Goold’s hugely entertaining production, with a great cast wittily inhabiting all those iconic sporting figures. This is a great night out, whether or not you're footie mad.

Book [*Dear England* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/33512-dear-england) on London Theatre.

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## *[The Unfriend](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26431-the-unfriend)*, [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre)

It’s the ultimate British nightmare. Peter and Debbie befriend a stranger on holiday, the brash American Elsa, and invite her to stay – and she actually turns up! Worse, she’s harbouring a dark secret. But how can they get rid of her politely?

*Sherlock* and *Doctor Who* writer Steven Moffat made a memorable theatre debut with this hysterical cringe comedy, directed by Mark Gatiss. It’s back by popular demand for an encore run, starring Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander, and Frances Barber.

Book [*The Unfriend* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26431-the-unfriend) on London Theatre.

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## *[Noises Off](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26701-noises-off)*, [Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-haymarket)

Michael Frayn’s peerless farce-within-a-farce is a timeless classic of British comedy. It follows an increasingly fractious theatre troupe as they tour a creaky sex farce around the country, all while dealing with much funnier dramas behind the scenes – which we see literally as the set flips around to show us the backstage.

This 40th-anniversary production, impeccably directed by Lindsay Posner, has an all-star cast that features Felicity Kendal, Alexander Hanson, Mathew Horne, James Fleet, Jonathan Coy, and Tamzin Outhwaite. It’s finishing soon, so make sure you don’t miss it!

Book [*Noises Off* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26701-noises-off) on London Theatre.

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## *[The Motive and the Cue](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31956-the-motive-and-the-cue)*, [Noel Coward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/noel-coward-theatre)

It’s the clash of the theatrical titans in Jack Thorne’s fascinating and often uproarious backstage play, which takes us into the rehearsal room where Richard Burton is preparing to give his Hamlet on Broadway in 1964, directed by Sir John Gielgud.

Their sparring is great fun, as is the juxtaposition between Burton's drink-fuelled Hollywood lifestyle (with new celebrity wife Elizabeth Burton) and Gielgud's frugal existence, as vividly illustrated in Sam Mendes’s production. Johnny Flynn and Mark Gatiss make a brilliant double act in this must-see meta-comedy.

Book [*The Motive and the Cue* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31956-the-motive-and-the-cue) on London Theatre.

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## *[The Book of Mormon](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets)*, [Prince of Wales Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/prince-of-wales-theatre)

Last but definitely not least, *[The Book of Mormon](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets)* is one of the most jaw-dropping comedies, full stop, in the West End or otherwise. Created by *South Park*’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone and composer Robert Lopez (*Frozen*, *Avenue Q*), it’s a rip-roaring satire that takes no prisoners.

The musical follows two naïve and mismatched Mormon missionaries posted to a remote village in Uganda. It pokes fun at everyone, including the Mormons whose only knowledge of Africa comes from *[The Lion King](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets)*, but it also shows a sweet friendship developing. *The Book of Mormon* is a madcap comedy with heart.

Book [*The Book of Mormon* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets) on London Theatre.

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The best comedies in the West End

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From side-splitting farce to royal romps to dark comedies and much more, here are the London plays and musicals most likely to bring a smile to your face.

The best of the West End meets the ballroom! On 2 December, it's Musicals Week on *Strictly Come Dancing*, where the five remaining couples are dancing to songs from London's hit musicals.

Take a sneak peek at the West End musicals featured on *Strictly Come Dancing* this Saturday, from Disney classics to film-to-stage adaptations and more. If you like the numbers you see and hear, book tickets to see the full shows live in London!

Book [tickets to West End musicals](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/musicals) on London Theatre.

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## *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*

Maybe Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzman can-can-can advance to the next round with their paso doble to "Backstage Romance" — a steamy mash-up of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," Britney Spears's "Toxic," and more — from *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*.

Based on the hit Baz Luhrmann film, the stage show follows the star-crossed romance between a writer and a courtesan at the title nightclub. With all the glamour of the movie and dozens more modern [pop songs](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/all-the-pop-songs-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical), the stage show is even more spectacular (spectacular).

Book [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *Wicked*

Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe could change the course of the competition for good with their foxtrot to "For Good." This bittersweet ode to friendship is from *Wicked*, a *Wizard of Oz* prequel that imagines Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, as friends before their fellow Ozians pitted them against each other.

This musical blockbuster has been in the West End since 2006 and continues to enchant audiences with songs like "Defying Gravity" and "Dancing Through Life." That one sounds like a plum choice for the next *Strictly* Musicals Week!

Book [*Wicked* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *Dirty Dancing*

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell are sure to have the time of their lives doing a salsa to “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” from the iconic romance film *Dirty Dancing*, which got the West End musical treatment in 2022. 

The show had two successful runs in London, but the latest closed in April 2023. While you wait for it to dance back around again, you can see other romantic, dance-heavy musicals like [*Crazy For You*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27116-crazy-for-you) and [*Mamma Mia!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/304-mamma-mia-tickets)

## *Mary Poppins* and *Beauty and the Beast*

The remaining two numbers in Musicals Week are from Disney favorites. Nigel Harman and Katya Jones will Charleston to the high-stepping "Step in Time" from *Mary Poppins*, the classic story of a magical nanny, and Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will quickstep to "Belle" from *Beauty and the Beast*, about a bookish young woman who teaches a selfish beast to love.

Neither show is currently in the West End, so you unfortunately can't hear these songs on stage. But if you want to get your Disney fix, check out the long-running blockbuster [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) or the magical princess tale [*Frozen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical).

## See *Strictly Come Dancing* live

Can't get enough of *Strictly* on screen? Combine the dancing of the TV programme with the thrill of live theatre by seeing the *Strictly Come Dancing* U.K. tour. The tour will stop in [Birmingham](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34580-strictly-come-dancing-birmingham), [Sheffield](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34581-strictly-come-dancing-sheffield), [Newcastle](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34582-strictly-come-dancing-newcastle), [Glasgow](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34583-strictly-come-dancing-glasgow), [Liverpool](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34584-strictly-come-dancing-liverpool), [Leeds](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34585-strictly-come-dancing-leeds), [Manchester](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34586-strictly-come-dancing-manchester), [Nottingham](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34587-strictly-come-dancing-nottingham), and [London](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34579-strictly-come-dancing-london), and London Theatre has tickets to them all.

Book [tickets to the *Strictly Come Dancing* U.K. tour](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/strictly-come-dancing-tour) on London Theatre.

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*Photo credit: Moulin Rouge! The Musical. (Photo by Matt Crockett)*

See West End musicals featured on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

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Week 11 of the hit ballroom dancing competition programme is Musicals Week, and five couples will perform to songs from beloved theatre on 2 December.

Olivier Award winner Anthony Boyle has joined the cast of [*Long Day's Journey into Night*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night), the latest revival of Eugene O'Neill's celebrated classic play. Performances run at [Wyndham's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre) from 19 March.

Boyle, best known for originating the role of Scorpius Malfoy in [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21176-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-parts-one-two-tickets) in the West End (Olivier Award) and on Broadway (Tony Award nomination), will play Edmund Tyrone. He replaces the previously announced Alex Lawther, who has withdrawn from the production due to scheduling conflicts.

As previously announced, the starry cast also features Brian Cox (*Succession*) as James Tyrone, Patricia Clarkson (*Sharp Objects*) as Mary Tyrone, Daryl McCormack (*Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*) as James Jr, and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*) as Cathleen.

*Long Day's Journey into Night* takes place over one summer day in the life of the Tyrone family. Closely based on O'Neill's own dysfunctional family, the story shows how addiction, betrayal, and love rock the Tyrones' lives.

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Recommend age 12+. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.

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The Emmy, Golden Globe and Olivier award-winning actor Brian Cox, makes his return to the London stage in Spring 2024 starring in Long Day’s Journey Into Night.

Boyle will replace the previously announced Alex Lawther in the upcoming West End production starring Brian Cox, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.

*A Mirror*, the critically acclaimed drama from Sam Holcroft, will transfer to the West End next year following its world premiere this past summer. The show will play at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/trafalgar-theatre) for 12 weeks beginning on 22 January, with opening night on 1 February.

Jonny Lee Miller (*Trainspotting*, *Elementary*) will reprise his leading role as Čelik from the [Almeida Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/almeida-theatre) premiere, and Tanya Reynolds (*Sex Education*) will reprise hers as Mei. Additionally, Geoffrey Streatfeild will return as Bax, and Samuel Adewunmi will make his West End debut as Adem.

*A Mirror* is set at the wedding of Leyla and Joel, which gradually reveals itself to be more than it seems. London Theatre's four-star [review of the Almeida production](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/a-mirror-review-almeida-theatre) reads, "Holcroft’s witty satire is an exuberant experience if you surrender to its looping structure, which does pay off smartly in a big climactic reveal."

Jeremy Herrin returns to direct. *A Mirror* also features sets and costumes are by Max Jones, lighting by Azusa Ono, composition and sound by Nick Powell, and fight direction by Jonathan Holby.

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Award-winning actors Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Elementary) and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Scenes with Girls) star in the "extraordinary and mesmeric" __*A Mirror*__, coming to London's West End following a sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre. 

Sam Holcroft's play originally premiered at the Almeida Theatre in August and will now play a limited engagement at the Trafalgar Theatre from January.

Brian Cox had an incredible star turn on the gripping TV drama *Succession*, and he's now taking the opportunity to return to the West End stage. From March 2024, he stars in Eugene O’Neill’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece *[Long Day’s Journey into Night](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night)*.

Jeremy Herrin directs Cox in this revival at the [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre) in London, along with an all-star cast: Patricia Clarkson (Oscar-nominated for *Pieces of April*), Alex Lawther (*The End of the F---ing World*), Daryl McCormack (movies *Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*, and *The Lesson*), and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*).

Ahead of Cox’s exciting return to the West End, get to know the actor’s full career on stage and screen.

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## Brian Cox’s beginnings

Brian Cox was born in 1946 in Dundee, Scotland. His parents were working class and, following his father’s death from pancreatic cancer when Cox was eight years old, his older sisters helped bring him up.

Cox nurtured his passion for the stage at Dundee Repertory Theatre, and he left aged 17 to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

## Brian Cox on stage

Cox’s earliest experience of theatre was aged 14 at Dundee Rep. He also performed in the first show at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, *The Servant O’ Twa Maisters*, in 1965. He then played the title role in *Peer Gynt* at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1967 and made his West End debut later that year, playing Orlando in *As You Like It* at London’s [Vaudeville Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/vaudeville-theatre).

That impressive West End performance sparked Cox’s long run of Shakespearean roles with both the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre) and the RSC – from *Titus Andronicus*, *Julius Caesar*, and *The Taming of the Shrew* to *King Lear* and *Richard III*. In fact he first played the Duke of Burgundy to Laurence Olivier’s Lear, in 1983, then graduated to the title role in 1990.

But he performed numerous other works too, including several productions at the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/royal-court-theatre), such as *In Celebration*, *Cromwell*, and *Hedda Gabler*. In 1984, he starred in Ron Hutchinson’s *Rat in the Skull* and went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a New Play.

He also starred in *Danton’s Death* at the National, and in 1985, he made his Broadway and off-Broadway debuts – in Eugene O’Neill’s *Strange Interlude* and the transfer of *Rat in the Skull*. Cox won his second Olivier for *Titus Andronicus* in 1988.

Cox is a musical actor, too, playing Harold Hill in *The Music Man* at [Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/regents-park-open-air-theatre) in 1994. He returned to Broadway in 1997 with *St Nicholas*, and then with Yasmina Reza’s modern classic *Art*.

The 2000s saw Cox back at the Royal Court with Conor McPherson’s *Dublin Carol*, and then premiering Tom Stoppard’s *Rock ‘N’ Roll* at the Royal Court and on Broadway. He starred in another McPherson play, *The Weir*, at the [Donmar Warehouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/donmar-warehouse) in 2014, took *The Great Society* to Broadway in 2019, and most recently starred as Bach in new play *The Score* at the Theatre Royal Bath earlier this year.

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## Brian Cox in film

Cox made his film debut playing Leon Trotsky in the 1971 movie *Nicholas and Alexandra*. He then starred in the film adaptation of theatre production *In Celebration* in 1975. He came to wider public attention in 1986 with his chilling performance as Dr Hannibal Lecktor in the Michael Mann thriller *Manhunter*.

Roles followed in big Hollywood movies like the adventure film *Prince of Jutland*, historical dramas *Rob Roy* and *Braveheart*, sci-fi *Chain Reaction*, thrillers *The Long Kiss Goodnight* and *Kiss the Girls*, sports drama *The Boxer*, and comedy *Rushmore* – all cementing Cox’s screen presence and sheer range.

He was critically acclaimed for his performance as a paedophile in *L.I.E.* in 2001, earning a Satellite Award and nominations for the Independent Spirit Award and AFI Award.

In 2002, he took a key role in the film that kicked off a massive franchise: *The Bourne Identity*. He played CIA Deputy Director Ward Abbott, who appears again in the 2004 sequel *The Bourne Supremacy*. Cox also joined the *X-Men* universe in 2003, playing the villainous William Stryker in *X2*.

Subsequent films included the ancient epic *Troy*, Woody Allen’s *Match Point*, David Fincher’s thriller *Zodiac*, a big-screen *Coriolanus* directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes, and *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*. In 2017 he played the title role in *Churchill*. 

Most recently, he starred opposite Kate Beckinsale in *The Prisoner’s Daughter*, and he’s leading a new horror comedy, *The Parenting*, alongside Edie Falco and Lisa Kudrow.

## Brian Cox on TV

Cox’s first TV appearance was in 1968 in the BBC anthology series *Theatre 625*. He then played Henry II in medieval dramatisation *The Devil’s Crown* in 1978, followed by Laurent LeClaire in *Thérèse Raquin*. He guest-starred in the likes of *Red Dwarf* and *Inspector Morse*.

Numerous TV roles followed, including the closeted father of a gay man in *The Lost Language of Cranes*, which earned Cox a BAFTA nomination in 1993. He also won acclaim for playing Hermann Göring in the 2000 docudrama *Nuremberg*, about the trials of the same name. Cox was nominated for a Golden Globe and won his first Emmy Award.

In 2001, Cox played Harry Moon in TV sitcom *Frasier* and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor. In 2006, he took on a very different part as impresario Jack Langrishe in TV Western *Deadwood*.

He continued to play key guest roles in everything from *Doctor Who* and *A Touch of Cloth* to *Shetland* and *Penny Dreadful*. Cox also starred in the adaptation of hit novel *The Slap* in 2015 and in the BBC’s *War & Peace* in 2016.

But perhaps his most enduring role is that of Logan Roy in *Succession*. From 2018-23, Cox played the towering patriarch who manipulated and abused his unfortunate children and potential successors to his media empire. 

The HBO series has won countless awards, with Cox himself winning a Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble, and being nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.

Cox’s most recent project is a more lighthearted one: acting as the host – and antagonist – in the James Bond-themed competition show *007: Road to a Million*.

It will be thrilling to see him back in action, playing another intimidating father figure in *Long Day’s Journey into Night*, in Jeremy Herrin’s highly anticipated West End revival.

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Learn more about Brian Cox's career ahead of 'Long Day's Journey into Night'

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Brian Cox returns to the West End in 2024 to star in director Jeremy Herrin's highly anticipated revival of Eugene O'Neill's *Long Day's Journey into Night*.

Three exciting actors join forces to star in a major London revival of David Ireland’s 2018 dark comedy, *[Ulster American](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35882-ulster-american)*. Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland lead Jeremy Herrin’s production at [Riverside Studios](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/riverside-studios), which plays a limited eight-week season from 4 December to 27 January.

Of course, that trio of performers is already popular with audiences, thanks to the numerous screen credits between them – including *Cheers*, *The Hunger Games*, *True Detective*, *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Hobbit*, *Planet of the Apes*, and *Derry Girls*.

Read on to get to know this cast even better, and find out more about their roles in *Ulster American*.

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## What is *Ulster American* about?

Northern Irish playwright David Ireland premiered *Ulster American* in 2018 at the Traverse Theatre during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This provocative satire centres on an American actor, an English director, and (like Ireland) a Northern Irish playwright, who all have different aims with their latest project: a West End play about a Protestant activist.

The Oscar-winning actor, Jay, is fixated on connecting with his Irish roots, while playwright Ruth has Hollywood ambitions. Director Leigh hopes the play will reflect a divided Britain just after the Brexit referendum. 

In a fraught session at Leigh’s flat, they descend into furious arguments over everything from national identity and gender to politics and anti-PC speech. It’s very much a play for our times, presenting *Ulster American*'s big issues in a razor-sharp, blisteringly funny way — and with of-the-moment stars to boot.

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## Woody Harrelson

Hollywood A-lister Woody Harrelson stars as Jay. Born in 1961 in Texas, he got his big break in 1985 when he was cast as the endearing but dim bartender Woody in the hit sitcom *Cheers*. Harrelson received five Emmy Award nominations and won once during his eight seasons on the programme.

He guest starred on several other TV shows, including *Cheers* spin-off *Frasier*, *Will & Grace*, *The Simpsons*, and *Spin City*. In 2014, Harrelson co-starred with Matthew McConaughey in the acclaimed first season of crime drama *True Detective*. In 2023, he starred in *White House Plumbers*, which tells the true story of how Richard Nixon’s political operatives accidentally overturned his presidency. 

But Harrelson’s career went stratospheric on the big screen. He made his movie debut in 1986 with sports comedy *Wildcats* and soon racked up many notable credits, including the Oscar-winning films *No Country for Old Men* and *Three Billboads Outside Ebbing, Missouri*. He also starred opposite Robert Redford and Demi Moore in the zeitgeist drama *Indecent Proposal*, in which a billionaire offers a cash-strapped couple $1 million for a night with her.

Harrelson was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the 1996 film *The People vs Larry Flynt*. He played Flynt, the publisher of *Hustler* magazine. In 2009, Harrelson was nominated for an Oscar again for playing Captain Tony Stone in war film *The Messenger*.

From 2012, Harrelson starred in *The Hunger Games* film series as Haymitch Abernathy. In 2017, Harrelson worked with his *Ulster American* co-star Andy Serkis in *War for the Planet of the Apes*.

Harrelson has plenty of theatre experience, too. He made his Broadway debut in 1985 in *Biloxi Blues* and starred in the Off-Broadway production of *The Boys Next Door* in 1987. In 1999, he returned to Broadway with *The Rainmaker*, and in 2005 he made his [West End](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on) debut with the [Tennessee Williams](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/tennessee-williams-plays) play *The Night of the Iguana*.

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## Andy Serkis

English actor Andy Serkis plays Leigh in *Ulster American*. Serkis was born in Middlesex in 1964 and developed a passion for acting while studying at Lancaster University.

Serkis began working in touring productions of plays like Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale* and *King Lear*. He built up steady credits in both TV and film, including the Mike Leigh period musical *Topsy-Turvy* and episodes of *Spooks*, *Finney*, and *Touching Evil*.

In 1999, he played the villainous Bill Sikes in a TV adaptation of *Oliver Twist*, and he was Rigaud in another Dickens adaptation, *Little Dorrit*, in 2008. In 2006 he played serial killer Ian Brady in *Longford*, and he starred as Albert Einstein in the 2008 TV movie *Einstein and Eddington*.

However, another literary adaptation, Tolkien’s *Lord of the Rings*, made Serkis a global phenomenon. He played Gollum in the first film of the trilogy, *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, mastering cutting-edge motion-capture technology and also providing the character’s unforgettable voice.

Serkis reprised the role in *The Two Towers*, *The Return of the King*, and in *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey*. He played more motion-capture roles in *King Kong*, *Rise of the Planet of the Apes* and its two sequels, *The Adventures of Tintin*, and *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*. 

Serkis also played punk rocker Ian Dury in *Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll*, villain Ulysses Klaue in *Avengers: Age of Ultron* and *Black Panther*, and butler Alfred in *The Batman*. 

In 1995, Serkis starred in the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/royal-court-theatre)’s production of Jez Butterworth’s *Mojo*. But he hasn’t done much theatre otherwise, so *Ulster American* is a rare chance to catch him on stage.

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## Louisa Harland

Irish actress Louisa Harland stars as Northern Irish playwright Ruth. Harland was born in 1993 in Dublin and moved to London to train at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

In 2011, Harland made her professional debut in the RTÉ One crime drama series *Love/Hate*, in a recurring role over four episodes. Most audiences know Harland, however, for playing Orla in the smash-hit sitcom *Derry Girls* from 2018-2022. Lisa McGee’s beloved show centres on teenagers living in Derry during The Troubles in the 1990s.

Harland won praise for her vivid portrayal of Orla, the cousin of the show’s lead character, Erin. Many viewers identify with her proudly eccentric character – whether seeing her as on the autistic spectrum, or simply someone who isn’t afraid to be different.

In 2017, she worked with her *Ulster American* co-star Woody Harrelson for the first time, playing Stella in the independent film *Lost in London*. Harrelson wrote, starred in, and directed the autobiographical tale based on a real, wild night out in the city.

Harland also appeared in the 2020 TV drama *The Deceived*, led by Emmett J Scanlan and Paul Mescal. Coming up, Harland will star in Sally Wainwright’s historical drama *The Ballad of Renegade Nell*, about highwaywoman Nell Jackson. 

Harland has theatre experience, too. She began with *Cotton Fingers* at Aberaeron Memorial Hall in Wales in 2018, and then did two shows in London: Caryl Churchill’s *Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp.* at the Royal Court in 2019, and, earlier this year, Brian Friel’s *[Dancing at Lughnasa](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/dancing-at-lughnasa-review-national-theatre)* at the National Theatre – which reunited her with her *Derry Girls* co-star Siobhán McSweeney.

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*Top image credit: Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. (Photos courtesy of production)*  
*In-article image credit: The cast of Ulster American in rehearsal. (Photos by Johan Persson)*

Get to know the cast of the 'Ulster American' London revival

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An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.

David Ireland's blistering satire, at Riverside Studios through 27 January, features the notable trio of Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland.

It’s wonderful to spend quality time with your family over Christmas, and the perfect way to entertain everyone together – from kids all the way up to grandparents – is by booking tickets to a London show.

Whether it’s a traditional pantomime, a spectacular [musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/musicals), an exciting [play](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/drama), a side-splitting [comedy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/comedy), or a show aimed specifically at a [children's audience](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids), there are tons of great options in the West End and beyond.

This Christmas features a modern [*Cinderella* panto](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella), a fresh take on the classic story of [*Hansel and Gretel*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel), an exciting [interactive adventure](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure), and Disney favourites like [*Frozen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets) and [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) that will bring generations together. That's what Christmastime is all about, after all.

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## *[Frozen](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets)*, [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane)

Let it snow! Disney’s *Frozen* is a joyful family theatre outing year-round, but it’s particularly magical at Christmas. You’ve got Elsa’s magical touch, which transforms Arendelle into a snow-capped wintry wonder, and the musical’s focus on the enduring love between siblings.

Younger theatregoers will love all the inventive touches in Michael Grandage’s production, such as the puppet Olaf and Sven and the clever theatrical magic Elsa performs. Add in beloved songs love “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” and “Let It Go,” and *Frozen* is a spellbinding trip.

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This is the incredible 26th year of *The Snowman* at Sadler’s Wells’ West End house, and no wonder: It’s still a gem of a show, accessible to audiences of all ages (there’s no dialogue, and the story is easy to follow), and bound to move nostalgic parents to tears.

See the Snowman come to life, lead you on various adventures, and, of course, fly to the music of “Walking in the Air” in this beautifully crafted dance show. *The Snowman* is the perfect event to get the whole family into the Christmas spirit.

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## *[The Lion King](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets)*, [Lyceum Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyceum-theatre)

Disney classic *The Lion King* remains a fantastic introduction to theatre, thanks to Julie Taymor’s inventive adaptation of the brilliant animated film. Jaw-dropping puppets bring to life the animals of the African Pride Lands, including rising young ruler Simba.

Elton John and Tim Rice’s catchy songs are all here, including “Hakuna Matata,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” and of course “Circle of Life.” *The Lion King* is a lovely show that emphasises family: both the one you’re born into and the one you make.

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## *[My Neighbour Totoro](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets)*, [Barbican](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/barbican)

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s incredible adaptation of the Studio Ghibli movie is back by popular demand. It centres on two sisters who move to the country while their mother is in hospital and encounter all the spirits of the forest.

Although not specifically Christmas-themed, *My Neighbour Totoro* is definitely a heart-warming family show. The play celebrates the bonds between us, how we can help each other through tough times, and the magic all around. Plus, the titular Totoro is the most amazing puppet.

Book [*My Neighbour Totoro* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *[Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure)*, [The Old Bauble Factory, Waterloo](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-old-bauble-factory-22-fulton-road)

If you’re on the hunt for an interactive show this Christmas, look no further than London’s exciting new adventure *Wishmas*. Enter a festive realm and meet the Wishkeepers, who are charged with delivering everyone’s Christmas wishes to Father Christmas. It's your job to join them and make sure no one's wishes get lost or forgotten — and make yours come true in the process!

Climb aboard the flying Wishmas Train, which uses cutting-edge technology to help you journey over London and to the North Pole. There are fun tasks, food and drink, and you can even have a private audience with Santa.

Book [*Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure) on London Theatre.

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## *[Elf the Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical)*, [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Will Ferrell charmed cinema audiences as Buddy, the human who accidentally crawled into Santa’s sack and was raised as an elf at the North Pole. Now his story is a stage musical, once again following this lovable misfit as he seeks his real father in New York.

*Elf* is now back in the West End, this time starring Matthew Wolfenden, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Rebecca Lock, and Kim Ismay. The musical is sure to have your family laughing along and embracing its heartwarming Christmas message.  

Book [*Elf the Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical) on London Theatre.

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## *[The Witches](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36046-the-witches)*, [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/olivier-theatre-national)

Roald Dahl’s spooky tale comes to rip-roaring life in this phenomenal new musical by Lucy Kirkwood and Dave Malloy. Can 10-year-old Luke and his Gran stop the witches from enacting their evil plan to turn all children into mice?

There are a few scares in here, so it’s for slightly older children (the theatre’s advice is 8+), but so much to enjoy too – from big song-and-dance numbers to slapstick, magic, and a thrilling tale. Grown-ups will love the razor-sharp script packed with hilarious one-liners.

Book [*The Witches* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36046-the-witches) on London Theatre.

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## *[Back to the Future: The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets)*, [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/adelphi-theatre)

Expect 1.21 gigawatts of incredible adventure at this spectacular stage version of the beloved 1980s movie comedy. There’s definitely something for the whole family here – even boys (or dads!) who claim not to like musicals will love seeing the DeLorean travel through time, and even take flight.

Join teenager Marty McFly as he accidentally lands in the 1950s and has to figure out how to get home – and to save his family. The fun pop-rock score, which includes favourites from the film like “Johnny B. Goode” and “The Power of Love,” adds to this high-voltage romp with the best special effects in town.

Book [*Back to the Future: The Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *[Peter Pan](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27869-peter-pan-rose-theatre)*, Rose Theatre Kingston

The Rose Theatre is staging JM Barrie’s enduring classic as its big Christmas show. Reunite with Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook as – with a sprinkle of fairy dust – you journey to Neverland.

This charming new adaptation is by Evan Placey, with original songs by Vikki Stone, and it features members of the Rose Youth Theatre. *Peter Pan* is sure to be a hit with your family, whether you’re encountering the story for the first time or the 100th.

Book [*Peter Pan* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27869-peter-pan-rose-theatre) on London Theatre.

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## *[Hansel and Gretel](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel)*, [Shakespeare’s Globe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre)

Welcome back to the Snow Globe: the winter wonderland version of Shakespeare’s Globe. As is now tradition, the theatre has an entrancing family show on offer, complete with music, magic, and other treats.

This year’s offering is a fresh take on the classic tale *Hansel and Gretel* by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. The brother and sister venture into the forest, where they discover a strange old lady – can they save one another and find their way home?

Book [*Hansel and Gretel* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel) on London Theatre.

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## *[Cinderella](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella)*, [Lyric Hammersmith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-hammersmith-theatre)

The Lyric Hammersmith always has one of the most energetic, creative, and downright hilarious pantomimes in town, thanks to its modern updates of familiar stories. This Cinderella is a boss-lady who meets a disguised Prince Henry – with the paparazzi hot on his tail.

So begins an unlikely romance amid comedy from Cinderella’s stepsisters Muffy and Gusset and her stepmother Lady Jelly Bottom. Expect loads of jokes, audience interaction, pop songs, love, and a festive happy ending. 

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The best London family shows to book this Christmas

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From festive favourites like *Elf* to seasonal pantomimes and wintry musicals, here are our picks of family-friendly London shows for the Christmas season.

Oz has a new cast! The new cast members will join *[Wicked](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets)* from 12 March 2024. *Wicked* is currently playing at the [Apollo Victoria Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/apollo-victoria-theatre).

Joining the cast are Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond), and Laura Harrison (Standby for Elphaba).

Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Lucy St. Louis (Glinda), Ryan Reid (Fiyero), Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible), Caitlin Anderson (Nessarose), Joe Thompson-Oubari (Boq), Lisa-Anne Wood (Standby for Glinda), Conor Ashman, Jessica Aubrey, Joshua Clemetson, Effie Rae Dyson, Kate Leiper, Jemima Loddy, Joshua Lovell, Rory Maguire, PaddyJoe Martin, Millie Mayhew, Aiesha Naomi Pease, Jeanie Ryan, Natalie Spriggs, James Titchener, Micaela Todd, and Taela Yeomans-Brown will all continue in the show.

*Wicked* is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire and offers a unique take on the classic *Wizard of Oz* narrative, focusing on the unexpected friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and Glinda the Good.

Book [*Wicked* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets) on London Theatre.

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*Photo credit: Wicked (Photos by Matt Crockett and Mark Senior)*

'Wicked' reveals new West End cast

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“London’s No.1 show” (LBC) is back! Celebrating 16 triumphant years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre 

*Wicked* follows the untold story of the witches of Oz and is one of the West End's longest-running shows, having opened at the Apollo Victoria in 2006.

It’s the little big things that stay on your mind, and this new British musical will certainly cement itself in your thoughts long after you leave the theatre. *The Little Big Things* is currently playing at [Soho Place](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/soho-place).

[*The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) is based on the Sunday Times bestseller of the same name and follows Henry Fraser, a teenager becomes paralysed from the shoulders down after a diving accident. The musical is an inspirational story about the love and support of family, the connections made with those around you, and how people can adapt to new realities and ways of life.

Here’s your ultimate guide to *The Little Big Things* in London. Book [*The Little Big Things* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) on London Theatre today.

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## What is *The Little Big Things* about?

Adapted from Henry Fraser's bestselling memoir, the story unfolds during a 2009 holiday to Portugal with teenage Henry and his brothers. Tragedy strikes when a diving mishap leaves him with a damaged spinal cord. Faced with newfound paralysis, Discovering his talent for mouth painting, he embarks on an artistic career, all while embracing life's "little big things" with determination and resilience, alongside the support of his family.

[In a four-star review on London Theatre, our critic said:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/the-little-big-things-review-soho-place) “A big heart drives every moment of *The Little Big Things*, the new British musical that has arrived at Soho Place. This year-old venue’s first musical, the show puts disability movingly and unapologetically centre stage in a venue whose commitment to accessibility and outreach is everywhere evident.”

## Where is *The Little Big Things* playing?

*The Little Big Things* is playing at Soho Place in London's West End, with previews starting on September 2, 2023. Soho Place is the West End’s newest theatre and offers an exciting and versatile space for this new musical.

## How long is *The Little Big Things*?

*The Little Big Things* has a running time of 2 hours 20 minutes, including one interval. Typically, matinee performances of *The Little Big Things* run from 2:30pm to 4:40pm, and evening performances run from 7:30pm to 9:40pm.

## What days is *The Little Big Things* playing?

*The Little Big Things* has eight performances a week. Matinee performances take place on Thursday and Saturday. Evening performances take place daily from Monday to Saturday. For the complete performance schedule and show times, [visit *The Little Big Things* page on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things)

## *The Little Big Things* songs

*The Little Big Things* has a pop-inspired score with music and lyrics by Nick Butcher and lyrics by Tom Ling. Butcher has previously been a finalist in the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition and is one of the most exciting young contemporary theatre composers in the UK. *The Little Big Things* is set to release a cast recording, [with some songs already available to listen to. ](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z72Rl23lcZZ8ipkWfLcnw?si=ZvUOmRrgR1S468IBkw6ryw&nd=1&dlsi=8acf21568d85451d)

__Act 1:__

- "Prologue"
- "Never Coming Home"
- "Feel Like This"
- "One to Seventeen"
- "Work of Heart"
- "Part of the Plan"
- "Uma Vida"
- "Why"
- "Don’t Wanna Have To"
- "The World is Waiting"

__Act 2:__ 

- "Entr’acte"
- "What I Need"
- "Silence of the Sea"
- "Things We Shouldn’t Do"
- "Sympathy"
- "Miles and Miles"
- "Guide You"
- "One To Seventeen (Reprise)"
- "The Little Big Things"

## *The Little Big Things* characters

The musical revolves around the Fraser family and their individual experiences as they come to terms with how a tragedy has reshaped the lives they once knew. Read on to learn more about the main characters you will see on stage in *The Little Big Things* in London.

__Henry Fraser__: Henry Fraser’s story takes centre stage in this musical, chronicling his inspiring journey from a tragic diving accident to becoming a successful artist and author with a bestselling memoir. Two different actors bring the character to life, one pre-accident and one post-accident.

__Fran Fraser__: Henry’s determined mother, Fran, supports her son's rehabilitation and is the loudest voice, reassuring her son that, despite his accident, he can still do anything he sets his heart to.

__Andrew Fraser__: Henry’s father is the person who first supports Henry’s artistic endeavours, helping his son look forward to his future and the endless possibilities ahead of him.

The musical also features Henry's three brothers Tom, Will, and Dom, as well as NHS staff and friends from school who supported his recovery.

## *The Little Big Things* West End cast

The cast features Ed Larkin and Jonny Amies as Henry Fraser, Linzi Hateley as Fran Fraser, Alasdair Harvey as Andrew Fraser, Jordan Benjamin as Dom, Rebecca Bowden as Surgeon, Jamie Chatterton as Tom, Gracie McGonigal as Katie, Tom Oliver as Marco, Malinda Parris as Dr Graham, Cleve September as Will, Amy Trigg as Agnes, Stephen John Davis, Elena Pitsiaeli, George Salmon, Amy West, and Joseph Wolff.

## How to get *The Little Big Things* tickets

You won’t want to miss one of the best new British musicals to grace the West End stage in years. Book your [tickets for *The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) now to avoid missing out.

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*Photo credit: *The Little Big Things* cast (Photo courtesy of production)*


Everything you need to know about 'The Little Big Things'

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The Little Big Things

An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.

When one moment changes everything, Henry finds himself split between a past he no longer recognises and a future he can’t even begin to imagine. As he learns to navigate this new world, can he find a way to take control of his life, and keep his family from falling apart?

From how to get *The Little Big Things* tickets to when to see the musical in London, here’s your ultimate guide to the show. *The Little Big Things* is at Soho Place.

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