London Theatre News

‘Mary Poppins’ new London cast announced, led by Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp

The full casting for the West End reopening of Mary Poppins has been announced. The Olivier-Award winning revival of Mary Poppins resumes performances at the Prince Edward Theatre from 7 August, with Mary Poppins ticketson sale now.They will join the previously confirmed Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp, who reprise the roles of Mary Poppins and Bert respectively. Principal casting is completed by Charlie Anson as George Banks, Amy Griffiths as Winifred Banks, Petula Clark as Bird Woman, Liz...

‘Magic Goes Wrong’ conjures up new West End home at the Apollo Theatre

Magic Goes Wrong will now be reopening in London at a new theatre. Magic Goes Wrong is now resuming performances at the Apollo Theatre, instead of the Vaudeville Theatre. Magic Goes Wrong is at the Apollo Theatre from 21 October.Magic Goes Wrong sees a hapless gang of magicians and stuntmen try to impress crowds while raising money at a charity fundraiser. But, in true 'Goes Wrong' style, these accident-prone performance artists don't make the tricks go right first time.The Mischief Theatre team...

Dates announced for 'Cabaret', starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley

Following news that the Playhouse Theatre will be transformed for the upcoming revival of Cabaret in London, further details have been confirmed. Cabaret, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, will begin performances at the Playhouse Theatre from 15 November.As previously named, Eddie Redmayne will play the Emcee and Jessie Buckley will play Sally Bowles. Further casting is to be announced.For the Cabaret revival, the Playhouse Theatre will be transformed into an in-the-round performance...

‘Six’ to move to Vaudeville Theatre for open-ended run, beginning in September

The Six London reign continues, as a new West End "forever home" has been found. Six will begin performances at the Vaudeville Theatre, its third London theatre, from 29 September. The current Six cast will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre for performances to 14 November. The Six cast is completed by Jarneia Richard-Noel, Courtney Bowman, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Sophie Isaacs, Danielle Steers, Zara Mcintosh, Cherelle Jay, Hana Stewart and Collette Guitart. A new cast will then take...

‘& Juliet’ new cast announced ahead of West End reopening

A new cast for the West End reopening of & Juliet has been announced. Many of the original cast remain in the musical, which will recommence performances at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 24 September. & Juliet tickets are on sale now.Alex Thomas-Smith will take over the role of May from Arun Blair-Mangat. They were previously part of the original Dear Evan Hansen London company, but has also starred in Bat Out of Hell at the Dominion Theatre.The Olivier-winning actress Miriam Teak-Lee...

Full cast for Tom Stoppard’s ‘Leopoldstadt’ return at Wyndham’s Theatre

Ahead of Leopoldstadt continuing its Olivier Award-winning run next month, the full cast for the play's return has been named. Leopoldstadt is at the Wyndham's Theatre from 7 August - 30 October, with Leopoldstadt tickets on sale now.Four new adult cast members join the production. Cara Ballingall will play Jana, with Arty Froushan as Leo, Aidan McArdle as Hermann and Macy Nyman as Hermine. They'll star alongside original cast members from 2020 performances, including Sebastian Armesto, Jenna...

Which Harry Potter film actors have been in West End shows?

Actors in Harry Potter films are some of the most popular actors worldwide. Not only did the franchise propel its trio of child leads Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson into superstardom, but any actor became more recognisable any show with a Harry Potter credit under their belt. Whether you're a Gryffindor or Slytherin, see your favourite Harry Potter stars from over the years take to the stage.The eighth story in the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is the first official...

Full cast announced for world premiere of ‘Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical’

Ahead of the world premiere of Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical in London later this year, the full cast has been named. Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is at the Lyric Theatre from 1 October, with tickets on sale now.As previously announced, the Olivier Award-nominated actor Arinzé Kene will portray Bob Marley in the musical. He's joined by Gabrielle Brooks as Rita Marley, Bob Marley's wife. Gabrielle Brooks recently starred in J'Ouvert at the Harold Pinter Theatre.Melissa...

‘Everybody's Talking About Jamie’ to pause West End run in September

It's the end of a school year for Everybody's Talking About Jamie in London, as they will pause their West End run. Everybody's Talking About Jamie will play a final performance at the Apollo Theatre on 26 September, with a "pause" period ahead of returning in 2022.It is currently unknown which show will be at the Apollo Theatre after Everybody's Talking About Jamie."Everybody's Talking About Jamie has come a long way from its debut in Sheffield in 2017" said producer Nica Burns. "We are...

First listen: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world premiere ‘Cinderella’ cast recording

The original cast recording for the world premiere musical, Cinderella, has been released today, 9 July. Gone are the days of a conventional Cinderella fairytale, as the story's been revitalised with a fresh, feminist take courtesy of Academy Award-winning Emerald Fennell's script. The Cinderella music is by the legendary impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by David Zippel.Even though Cinderella began performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in June 2021, the Cinderella soundtrack is...