London Theatre News

Jon Robyns, Bradley Jaden and Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre

Casting has been announced for the return of Les Miserables to its West End home, the Sondheim Theatre (formerly known as the Queen's Theatre), following renovations and a temporary concert production of the musical taking place at the Gielgud.Carrie Hope Fletcher, who is currently starring in the concert version alongside Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas, will reprise her role as Fantine when the production returns.She will be joined by Jon Robyns, who currently plays King George in...

Newcomer Sam Tutty to lead full cast of Dear Evan Hansen in London

Newcomer Sam Tutty has been cast in the lead titular role of Dear Evan Hansen as the Broadway production prepares for its West End premiere next month, as full casting is announced.Tutty, a recent graduate of Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, will make his West End debut in the role of Evan Hansen. He recently appeared in the European premiere of Once On This Island as Southwark Playhouse with British Theatre Academy.The role was originated on in the US by Ben Platt, who went on to...

Thriller Live to close at the Lyric Theatre after 11 years

The West End production of Thriller Live is set to close at the Lyric Theatre after 11 years of performances in London.The show, which celebrates the life and music of pop legend Michael Jackson, rattles through the singer's back catalogue from the early Jackson 5 days with his brother to some of his biggest hits including "Thriller", "Bad", "Billie Jean" and "Smooth Criminal".Thriller Live, which opened at the theatre on 21st January 2009, will play its final performance at the Lyric Theatre on...

Alan Davies to star in debut play by David Baddiel at Soho Theatre

Full casting for David Baddiel's first original stage play has been announced, ahead of a world premiere at the Soho Theatre next month.Titled God's Dice, the play will follow Edie, a university student in a physics class who wonders if they can scientifically prove the existence of God. Testing their marriage to a celebrity atheist author, the play will pit scientific and religious questions in a head-to-head battle.Alan Davies will star as Henry Brook, the physics lecturer. Best known for...

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2020 season includes new 101 Dalmatians musical

Timothy Sheader has announced next year's season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre which will include a musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.The musical, based on Dodie Smith's iconic story, is the first to be newly commissioned by the theatre and features music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge. The novel was first published in 1956 and tells the story of the evil Cruella de Vil who kidnaps puppies to turn them into fur coats. It was also adapted into a major motion picture for Disney in 1996...

Sharon Osbourne, Dani and Danny Dyer to star in Nativity the Musical in London

Sharon Osbourne is the latest celebrity to star in the annual production of Nativity the Musical at the Eventim Apollo, alongside Dani and Danny Dyer, Rylan Clark-Neal and Simon Lipkin. Osbourne will play Crystal Collins in the production - the mother-in-law to Harry Parker, who will be played by Danny Dyer. Dyer appeared in the production last year as 'The Hollywood Producer' and returns this year, as does his daughter and Love Island winner Dani Dyer, who plays Polly Parker.Simon Lipkin will...

Joe Sugg to make West End debut in Waitress tonight

YouTuber and 2018 Strictly Come Dancing contestant Joe Sugg will join the West End company of Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre tonight, making his West End debut.Best known for creating YouTube video, Sugg has amassed over 8 million subscribers as well as a Netflix travel series with fellow YouTuber Caspar Lee. Sugg will take over the role of Ogie from Blake Harrison, who played his final performance on 7th September.Alongside Joe Sugg as Ogie, Tamlyn Henderson will also make his West End...

New cast announced for Matilda the Musical at the Cambridge Theatre

A new cast change has been announced for Matilda at the Cambridge Theatre.Direct from the show's UK and Ireland tour, Elliot Harper returns to the West End production of Matilda as Miss Trunchbull, previously appearing in Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera.Sebastian Torkia also joins the cast of Matilda after the national tour, reprising the role of Mr Wormwood. Marianne Benedict will continue in the role of Mrs Wormwood.After appearing in the national tour, Carly Thoms will also join...

Pretty Woman: The Musical to open at the Piccadilly Theatre in February 2020

Following the previous announcement that Pretty Woman: The Musical will receive its West End premiere next year, it has been confirmed that the production will open at the Piccadilly Theatre in February 2020.Pretty Woman: The Musical tickets will be exclusively available from 12 noon today on LondonTheatre.co.uk, before a general onsale on Friday 13th September. Pay no booking fee on preview performances from 14th February to 29th February 2020 with our exclusive offer, bookable by 12th...

Full casting announced for The Prince of Egypt world premiere in the West End

As The Prince of Egypt prepares to begin its rein in the West End at the Dominion Theatre, full casting and set designs have been released.As previously announced, Luke Brady, Liam Tamne, Christine Allado and Alexia Khadime will star in the musical adaptation of the award-winning DreamWorks Animation film which is based on the Book of Exodus following the life of Moses as he leads the children of Israel out of Egypt.Last month, it was announced that Joe Dixon, Debbie Kurup, Gary Wilmot, Adam...