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The revolting children in Matilda are staying around for longer! Matilda will play an extended booking period at the Cambridge Theatre, with performances now scheduled through to 18 Dec. 2022. Matilda will also celebrate its 10th anniversary in the West End tonight, 12 November. Since opening at the Cambridge Theatre in 2011, Matilda has been seen by over four million people, and has won seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical. Find out everything you need to know about Matilda in London...
The National Theatre has announced new productions in their current season, with performances to June 2022. New shows include David Eldridge's Middle and dates for The Corn is Green and The Father and the Assassin.Productions at the London venue this year include Hex in the Olivier Theatre, Manor in the Lyttelton Theatre and Trouble in Mind in the Dorfman Theatre.The National Theatre has also added Kae Tempest's Paradise, Winsome Pinnock's Rockets and Blue Lights and James Graham's This House to...
Alex Jennings will lead the cast of Stephen Beresford's The Southbury Child in London next summer. The Southbury Child will play for a fortnight at the Chichester Festival Theatre, ahead of transferring to the Bridge Theatre from 1 July to 27 August.The Southbury Child centres on David Highland, a coastal parish who deals with issues in the local community with charm and determination. When his family falls apart, David has to focus on keeping his position in society. The three-time Olivier...
A UK tour of South Pacific will open in 2022, preceded by a summer season at Sadler's Wells. South Pacific is at Sadler's Wells from 27 July to 28 August. South Pacific ran at the Chichester Festival Theatre earlier this year. Speaking about the London transfer, producers Jamie Wilson and Jonathan Church said: "After experiencing the buzz of the auditorium in Chichester, along with the rapturous applause and standing-ovations, we knew that this production... just had to have a further life so...
John Dagleish originated the role of Bob Cratchit in Jack Thorne's adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic. This Christmas, he'll play Bob Cratchit once more in a new play, titled Cratchit. Cratchit is at the Park Theatre from 7 December to 8 January. Cratchit reimagines Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, but this time it's Bob Cratchit's turn to be visited by the trio of festive spirits. Cratchit was streamed last year at the Old Red Lion Theatre, under the title December, but the play...
The Shark is Broken will play an extended booking period at the Ambassadors Theatre, with the show now running for an additional month. The Shark is Broken is now at the Ambassadors Theatre to 13 February, and The Shark is Broken tickets are on sale now. Commenting on the extended booking period, producer Sonia Friedman said: "It's with immense pride and joy that we're announcing this extension of 'The Shark is Broken' at the Ambassadors Theatre - put simply, we're gonna need a bigger run!......
A new 100-seat venue will open in the West End's Seven Dials area next year — aptly named the Seven Dials Playhouse. The Seven Dials Playhouse will open in early 2022 with the European premiere of Steve, running from 8 February - 19 March. Mark Gerrard's Steve follows the highs and lows of getting older, navigating friendships and the thrill of being alive. Cynthia Nixon directed Steve at New York's Pershing Square Signature Center in 2015, and a New York Theatre Guide review hailed Steve as a...
Following the news that Heathers will reopen The Other Palace under its new ownership, the cast has been announced. Heathers is at The Other Palace from 25 November.Ailsa Davidson will make her West End debut as Veronica Sawyer — a role originated in London by Carrie Hope Fletcher. Freddie King will make his West End debut as JD.The Heathers will be played by Emma Kingston as Heather Chandler, returning to the West End after being in shows including Evita and In The Heights. Inez Budd will make...
Casting for the 2:22 - A Ghost Story West End revival has been named, with an all-new cast taking part. 2:22 - A Ghost Story is at the Gielgud Theatre from 4 December - 12 February. Stephanie Beatriz will make her West End debut as Lauren in 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Beatriz plays Carla in the In The Heights film, which was released earlier this year, and also stars in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Speaking about joining the cast, Beatriz said: "I was on the edge of my seat reading it, and I hope you will be...
Seeing a West End show during the Christmas period will add a festive flair to any trip to London. Throughout the Christmas season, many West End shows will add more performances, giving you even more opportunity to catch the shows you've missed out on all year. Or if you're looking to find an extra-special present for somebody this Christmas, why not take that special someone to a show on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. We've listed all the West End performances...
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