London Theatre News

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...

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.

Paul Taylor-Mills to open new Turbine Theatre at Battersea Power Station redevelopment

Paul Taylor-Mills is set to open a new venue, the Turbine Theatre, as part of the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, which will have a focus on new work and reviving classics for a contemporary audience.The venue 200-seat theatre will be dedicated to generating new work, re-energising classics and powering the imagination. The venue will be located at Circus West Village on the banks of the River Thames, as part of redevelopment works to Battersea Power Station. It will be led by Paul...

The Week Ahead: Les Mis' final revolve, Joseph's Dreamcoat arrives, and a reinvented Ibsen classic

This evening, 8th July, Jasmine Lee-Jones's seven methods of killing kylie jenner receives its world premiere at the Royal Court's Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, in a production directed Milli Bhatia. First commissioned as part of The Andrea Project - a day of free events inspired by the life, work and legacy of Andrea Dunbar - this work was part of the Young Court's mission to expand the Royal Court's commitment to new voices.Tomorrow night, 9th July, Peter Gynt (as Ibsen's classic play has been...

Queen’s Theatre to be renamed the Sondheim Theatre when Les Miserables reopens

The Queen's Theatre is set to be renamed the Sondheim Theatre when it reopens after planned renovations later this year.Currently home to Les Miserables until 13th July, the Queen's Theatre is set to close until December to undergo restoration and renovate wartime bomb damage. In the meantime, a concert version of Les Mis will run at the Gielgud Theatre.Then, when Les Miserables returns to the theatre - the touring production will run in place of the original production - the theatre will be...