London Theatre News

Top 10 shows to see opening in London in September

After the ever-quiet August, September sees several shows open in the West End and beyond. From the political Hansard, A Very Expensive Poison and Two Ladies, to family dramas The Son or Falsettos, new theatres and new artistic directors, there's a lot to get excited about this month. Here's our pick of the openings in September. Amanda Abbington stars in Zeller's latest play © Marc BrennerThe SonFlorian Zeller returns to the West End with The Son, his family drama about a teenage boy struggling...

Gala performance of Ian McKellen’s one-man West End show announced

The one-off gala performance will take place in the West End on 3rd October.

Les Miserables in Concert: Production images of Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Carrie Hope Fletcher released

Production images showing Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Carrie Hope Fletcher in the Les Miserable Staged Concert have been released.The musical is being performed in its concert form at the Gielgud Theatre across the road from its usual home, the Sondheim Theatre (formerly Queen's), while it is being refurbished, and will return with the new touring production in December.In the meantime, Ball, Boe, Fletcher are joined by Matt Lucas, John Owen Jones and more for the concert production.Tickets for...

10 of the best Bank Holiday London theatre ticket offers

It's not just on the high street where you can score great Bank holiday offers this weekend. Here, we've rounded up the very best London theatre ticket deals you can score this Bank Holiday, whether you're looking for a last-minute theatre trip, or just want to make a great saving on an upcoming show. The Book of MormonOne of the West End's favourite musicals since it opened six years ago, bringing its unique sense of satirical humour to the musical scene. Trey Parker and Matt Stone are...

The Great Gatsby to transfer to new multi-space immersive venue in London

The immersive production of The Great Gatsby is set to transfer to a brand new immersive theatre space in Mayfair.Launched by Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook, the producers behind the upcoming immersive show The Wolf of Wall Street who have just launched their new company Immersive Everywhere, Immersive | LDN will open to the public on 13th September.Located in Mayfair at 56 Davies Street, the 32,000sq ft venue features spaces designed for immersive theatre performances, live gamin, escape room...

Toby Jones to star in Caryl Churchill’s Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp. At Royal Court

Casting has been announced for Caryl Churchill's upcoming quadruple bill of plays opening at the Royal Court next month. Directed by James Macdonald, the plays are titled Glass, Kill, Bluebeard's Friends and Imp, although details of each play are sketchy from marketing materials.Imp will star Deborah Findlay, Louisa Harland, Toby Jones and Tom Mothersdale, while Bluebeard's Friends will feature Findlay, Jones, Sarah Niles and Sule Rimi.Mothersdale will also appear in Kill as the character...

Full cast announced for What’s In a Name UK tour

The full cast joining Joe Thomas, Summer Strallen and Alex Gaumond in a UK tour of What's In a Name later this year has been announced.The play, written by Matthew Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, has been adapted into English and will be directed by Jeremy Sams as it embarks on a UK tour which will visit Guildford and Richmond.This production, which ran at Birmingham REP starring Nigel Harman and Sarah Hadland in 2017, is comedy about a dinner of family and friends in which a number of...

Patricia Hodge joins the cast of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Olivier Award winner Patricia Hodge is set to join the cast of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, which is to be revived by Simon Evans at Trafalgar Studios next month.Hodge, who won an Olivier for her performance in Money at the National Theatre in 2000, is also known for appearing in A Little Night Music, Look Back in Anger, Pippin, as well as the TV series Miranda, Downton Abbey and A Very English Scandal.She joins Toby Stephens (Oslo) and Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) in Simon Evans' new...

6 immersive theatre experiences you need to try in London

There's no better way to experience theatre like becoming a part of the show. While traditional plays and musicals are a great way to appreciate a production, immersive theatre offers a whole new perspective on a show. We've assembled a list of the top immersive theatre experiences in London, which come in all shapes and sizes. From dining experiences to technological marvels, to raucous parties, you'll find something different for you and your theatregoing friends. <a...

Matt Cardle withdraws from Falsettos as Joel Montague takes over

Matt Cardle has withdrawn from the cast of Falsettos the Musical, which is set to being previews at The Other Palace in London on 30th August, due to unforeseen scheduling complications.Cardle, who is currently appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Barbican until 24th August, was set to play Mendel in the UK premiere of the musical, alongside Natasha J Barnes, Daniel Boyes, Oliver Savile and Laura Pitt-Pulford.Announcing his departure from the show, Cardle said: "I am truly sorry that...