London Theatre News

Cats: Twitter reacts to the trailer of Andrew Lloyd Webber musical movie

It's been hotly anticipated for years now, as a killer cast of Hollywood A-listers and acting greats was slowly assembled for the movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats. But our first glimpse of the animated film didn't quite see the Jellicle Moon shining bright. Released in the late hours of Thursday, the trailer gave us a first look at the likes of James Corden, Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo and Jennifer Hudson in their feline...

Paul McCartney working on It's A Wonderful Life stage musical

Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly writing his first stage musical, an adaptation of the 1946 film It's A Wonderful Life, set to premiere in late 2020, it has been reported.Lee Hall - who wrote Billy Elliot and the recent National Theatre production of Network - is collaborating with the Beatles bassist on original music for the show, which will be produced by Bill Kenwright.The film, written and directed by Frank Capra, starred James Stewart as George Bailey, a suicidal man who is saved by the...

West End cast announced for The Prince of Egypt at the Dominion Theatre

Initial casting has been announced for the upcoming world premiere of The Prince of Egypt, the stage musical adaptation of the popular Dreamworks film, which opens at the Dominion Theatre next year.With original songs by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked), and a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan), the story a riff on the Book of Exodus, and follows Moses on his journey from a prince of Egypt to leading the children of Israel out of his kingdom.Luke Brady will play Moses. Brady is best-known for appearing in...

Toby Stephens and Claire Skinner to star in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg revival

Claire Skinner and Toby Stephens are set to star in a West End revival of the Peter Nichols play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg later this year.The play tells the story of a couple whose marriage is on the brink as they have spent every moment caring for their daughter Josephine, who suffers from cerebral palsy, since she was born. The new production will be directed by Simon Evans at Trafalgar Studios, where Evans recently directed Orlando Bloom in Killer Joe.A Day in the Death of Joe Egg will...

Venue announced for immersive Wolf of Wall Street show in London

The venue and casting for an immersive adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street, the memoir of larger-than-life stockbroker Jordan Belfort, have been revealed.Announced earlier this year, Alexander Wright will adapt and direct the interactive version of the memoir, which charted his rise in the finance industry, run-ins with the FBI, and outlandish lifestyle he was able to maintain.It has now been announced that the production will be taking over a building close to Liverpool Street, which spans...

Images: First look at the new cast of Wicked in the West End

New images have been released showing the new West End cast of Wicked, who are set to take over at the Apollo Victoria Theatre later this month. Nikki Bentley will take over in the role of Elphaba, while Helen Woolf will play Glinda from 22nd July. Alistair Brammer joins them as Fiyero. Both Bentley and Woolf have appeared in the musical previously; Bentley as standby Elphaba and Woolf as Glinda in UK touring productions. You can see new photos of the actors in costume below, and click here for...

Take a tour of London County Hall and the set of Witness for the Prosecution

For two years now, Agatha Christie's suspenseful murder mystery Witness for the Prosecution has captivated audiences in London.While Christie's masterful story is full of trademark twists to keep them guessing, it also has the benefit of a magnificent setting. The action unfolds across the floor of the historic London County Hall, which served as the home of local government for over 60 years.Theatregoers are seated amongst the action, as the main hall is transformed into a courtroom with...

Amelie musical adaptation to run at The Other Palace this Christmas

The touring musical adaptation of Amelie, based on the popular 2001 film, is set to run at The Other Palace in London over Christmas.With music by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Nathan Tysen and Daniel Messé and a book by Craig Lucas, the musical is about a woman who can secretly influence the lives of those around her. It's based on the film by Guillaume Laurant and Jean-Pierre Jeunet.Amelie will run at The Other Palace from 29th November to 1st February 2020.Audrey Brisson will reprise her role of...

New version of Sister Act to star Brenda Edwards as reworked Deloris in London

A brand new production of Sister Act is set to open in the UK next year, which will star Brenda Edwards in the rewritten role of Deloris, and a London run set to follow a UK tour.Opening in Leicester in April 2020, the musical will see Edwards star in the lead role, which has been "reworked for an older actor", according to producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg.Wilson said he was "thrilled to be collaborating again with Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Douglas Carter Beane and Whoopi Goldberg to...

Who has played Jean Valjean in ‘Les Miserables’ in London?

Discover the lead actors that have taken on the role of Jean Valjean in the original London production of Les Miserables.