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Everything you need to know about 'The Lehman Trilogy' in the West End

Dramatising the tale of the Lehman Brothers’ financial rollercoaster, The Lehman Trilogy illuminates the downward spiral that went on to cause an unparalleled financial downturn throughout the world. The production will tell the story of the banking crisis like you’ve never seen or heard it before; you can put your money on it! Before seeing The Lehman Trilogy in the West End from January 2023, find out more about The Lehman Trilogy on stage. From how to get The Lehman Trilogy tickets to when to...

12 West End plays based on real events

Sometimes, great stories are staring writers in the face. Many of the great plays are based on true, historical events which are adapted and dramatised for the stage. With The Lehman Trilogy - Stefano Massini's play about US financial firm The Lehman Brothers - set to transfer to the West End, we look at 12 memorable plays based on real life events. The Lehman TrilogyStefano Massini's play charts the formation, rise and eventual collapse of the US financial firm Lehman Brothers. Three actors...

Which West End shows transferred to Broadway?

We take a look at some of the greatest West End productions to find a home in the West End and on Broadway.

How to get an acting job in the West End

If you're an aspiring actor, chances are you want to work in the West End. It's where the best work in the world meets the most talented creatives from across the globe to create incredible, inspiring theatre - who wouldn't want to be a part of that? It might seem like a pipedream, but there are a few things that will help you get ahead of the pack, here's how you can get a job acting in the West End. ## Study at a drama school Drama schools are fantastic places to hone your skills, meet new...

Arthur Miller's The Price to transfer to the West End with David Suchet

Jonathan Church's 50th anniversary production of Arthur Miller's The Price is set to open in the West End, starring David Suchet and Brendan Coyle.The play, which ran in Bath earlier this summer, is about two brothers, Victor and Walter Franz who meet for the first time in almost two decades to sell off some family furniture. One is a New York cop approaching his retirement while another is a successful surgeon, and both come to realise the true cost of decisions they have made in decades gone...

National Theatre’s The Lehman Trilogy to transfer to the West End

The National Theatre's production of The Lehman Trilogy is set to transfer to the West End following a sell-out run in the Lyttelton Theatre.The play, which stars Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles, tells the story of The Lehman Brothers: the global financial services firm which collapsed in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. Written by Stefano Massini, and adapted by Ben Power, it charts the history of the firm from its beginnings in New York in 1844, and sees the cast play the...

Full cast joining Dawn French in Palladium panto Snow White announced

The full cast joining Dawn French in this year's London Palladium pantomime Snow White has been announced.French is set to play the Wicked Queen in the show, alongside the previously announced Julian Clary as The Man in The Mirror, Paul Zerdin as Muddles, Nigel Havers as The Understudy, Gary Wilmot as Mrs Crumble with Vincent and Flavia as The King and The Queen.Danielle Hope will play the titular role of Snow White alongside Charlie Stemp as The Prince.Hope is known for winning the BBC One...

How can I buy last minute West End theatre tickets?

Booking last minute theatre tickets couldn’t be easier with our tips. Make sure you get tickets to the best West End shows around.

New 2019 season at the National Theatre announced, featuring Cate Blanchett and Lenny Henry

The National Theatre has announced twelve new shows as part of its 2019 season, featuring new plays by Lenny Henry and Annie Baker, as well NT debuts by actor Cate Blanchett and director Blanche McIntyre.It will also feature David Hare's adaptation of Ibsen's Peter Gynt, a new production of Caryl Churchill's Top Girls, and an Inua Ellam's adaptation of Chekhov's Three Sisters.Olivier TheatreIn the Olivier, Andrea Levy's award-winning novel Small Island will be adapted by Helen Edmundson. Opening...

Hair the Musical to return to London in 2019

The recent revival of the rock musical Hair is set to tour the UK next year beginning at the New Wimbledon Theatre in March 2019.Jonathan O'Boyle's production opened at the Hope Mill Theatre in early 2017 before transferring to The Vaults in London, where it enjoyed a three-month run.Hair tells the story of the "tribe": a political group of hippies living in New York protesting against the Vietnam War. It has music by Galt McDermot, lyrics and a book by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, featuring...