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  • The Illusionists

    The Illusionists will return to London with a brand new magic show set to play at the Shaftesbury Theatre from July 2019, it has been announced.Set to be a magical extravaganza, The Illusionists showcases the talents of world-leading magicians, featuring acts of levitation, mindreading and the biggest illusions.Casting for the upcoming production of The Illusionists is yet to be announced.The Illusionists last performed in the West End in 2015 with The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible. The...

  • Top 10 Musicals

    With new productions opening throughout the year, the West End is always an exciting time to check out the hottest shows from home grown talent and further afield. From anniversary productions to West End premieres, we take a look at 10 musicals that we're excited to see in London next year. Come From Away See how the small Canadian town of Gander welcomed in over 6,500 stranded passengers for the immediate days after 9/11 in Come From Away. The compassion of Ganderites welcoming in those who...

  • London theatre - plays 2019

    As we reflect on one great year of theatre in the West End coming to a close, the tantalising prospect of new productions is on the horizon. With so much on offer across the capital in the next 12 months, we've rounded up some of the biggest and most exciting play openings coming up. The Lehman TrilogyAfter a sell-out premiere in the Lyttelton in the summer, Sam Mendes' epic production of Stefano Massini's epic play telling a comprehensive history of one of the biggest financial institutions...

  • Come From Away

    The week after 9/11 saw some of the bleakest days in modern history as America and the world grasped with the idea of a changed world, but in a bar in the heart of a small Canadian town, the drink is flowing and people are dancing. These are uncertain times for everyone, not least the just under 7,000 stranded passengers here, but you wouldn't know it from the smiles on their faces.Happiness is at the heart of Come From Away, the Broadway musical about to land in the West End based on this...

  • Emilia

    After a successful run at the Globe Theatre, Emilia is set to transfer to the West End for a limited season, opening at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2019.Emilia dramatises the life of Emilia Bassano, a sixteenth-century writer, teacher, poet and mother credited as 'The Dark Lady' of Shakespeare and who is considered to be a muse and inspiration for William Shakespeare. Throughout her life, she regularly performed Shakespeare's sonnets and has been heralded as one of literature's first female...

  • Showstopper

    Showstopper! The Improvised Musical have announced an eight week run at The Other Palace alongside monthly performances at the Lyric Theatre.During the run at The Other Palace, the cast will celebrate a landmark of 1000 unique performances.Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is an improvised comedy musical theatre show, with cast members taking suggestions from the audience to create a brand new musical for each performance. The show started in 2008, later debuting in the West End in 2015 at the...

  • Betrayal Tom Hiddleston

    Betrayal marks the finale of a grand season of theatre at the Harold Pinter Theatre, celebrating the legendary British playwright Harold Pinter. Starring one of Britain's most well-known actors Tom Hiddleston, ticket demand for Betrayal is likely to be high. Playing for a 12-week run, make sure you know how to get your tickets and be ahead of the crowd by securing your tickets for Betrayal before the limited engagement sells out. Tickets are now on sale for Betrayal starring Tom Hiddleston at...

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