Don’t miss the tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. Disney’s *Winnie the Pooh* sets its full cast for its nationwide tour. The tour includes a London run at [Riverside Studios](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/riverside-studios), with previews from 17 March ahead of an official opening on 26 March, and performances to 21 May.

The *Winnie the Pooh* musical is based on A. A. Milne’s short stories. Set in the Hundred Acre Wood, join Pooh Bear, Christopher Robin, and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Rabbit and Owl as they go on new adventures. In a [New York Theatre Guide review of *Winnie the Pooh*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/winnie-the-pooh-off-broadway-review), a critic said: “With Winnie the Pooh, Disney has finally committed itself to theatre for all; whether they are children, people living with stimulation limitations, or individuals simply desiring a joyful time.” 

Jake Bazel will play Winnie the Pooh. He previously took on the role in New York, and has also worked extensively with *Sesame Street*, and *Paddington*. Benjamin Durham will play Winnie the Pooh on tour. 

Laura Bacon, Harry Boyd, Alex Cardall, Chloe Gentles, Lottie Grogan, and Robbie Noonan will play a variety of Winnie the Pooh characters, including Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga and Roo.

As well as new songs by A.A. Milne, *Winnie the Pooh* uses songs by the Sherman Brothers, including “The Blustery Day,” “The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers” and “Whoop-De-Dooper Bounce.” Jonathan Rockefeller develops and presents the show, and Nate Edmondson provides an original score.

Disney's *Winnie the Pooh: The Musical* is at Riverside Studios.

*Photo credit: Winnie the Pooh: The Musical (Photo courtesy of production)*

Disney’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’ musical sets full London cast

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Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don't forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation.

Mais oui, mais oui. [*Only Fools and Horses: The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14414-only-fools-and-horses---the-musical-tickets) will play its final performance at [Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-haymarket) on 29 April. Book *Only Fools and Horses: The Musical* tickets on London Theatre.

The *Only Fools and Horses* musical is based on the hit British sitcom of the same name. The musical follows Del Boy, Rodney, Grandad, and the rest of the Trotters as they celebrate the best of Cockney London life. 

In a [review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-only-fools-and-horses-the-musical-at-the-theatre-royal-haymarket), our critic said: “This is one of those scrappy, character-based book musicals of the 50s and 60s, with a score that is rooted as much in music hall as it is in musicals.” 

At the time of closing, *Only Fools and Horses: The Musical* will have played over 1,000 performances — the longest-running production at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

*Only Fools and Horses: The Musical* stars Paul Whitehouse as Grandad, Tom Bennett as Del Boy, Ryan Hutton as Rodney, Ashleigh Gray, as Raquel, Nicola Munns as Marlene and Cassandra, Craig Berry as Boycie, Lee VG as Trigger, Adrian Irvine as Denzil, Danny Bayne as Mickey Pearce and Danny Driscoll, and Andrew Bryant as Mike The Barman and Tony Driscoll.

Caroline Jay Ranger directs and choreographs. The show features set and costume design by Liz Ascroft, lighting design by Richard G Jones, and sound design by Rory Madden.

## When is *Only Fools and Horses* in London?

*Only Fools and Horses: The Musical* is in London. The show plays at Theatre Royal Haymarket to 29 April. 

*Only Fools and Horses: The Musical* is at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

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‘Only Fools and Horses: The Musical’ to close in the West End 

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Only Fools and Horses the Musical brings the iconic and much-loved comedy to life once more, through an ingenious and hilarious original score. Written by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, fully endorsed by the Sullivan estate.

Sound CUSHTY?  Then book your tickets today - Only a forty-two carat PLONKER would miss it! 

The British musical will have played over 1,000 performances at the time of closing.

How ‘bout a dance with the new [*Bonnie & Clyde*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26695-bonnie-and-clyde) cast? The folk musical runs at the [Garrick Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/garrick-theatre) from 4 March to 20 May. Book *Bonnie & Clyde* tickets on London Theatre.

Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage return as the title pair. [Read what the pair had to say about the everlasting appeal of *Bonnie & Clyde* when the show played at the Arts Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/frances-mayli-mccann-and-jordan-luke-gage-bonnie-and-clyde-appeal) 

George Maguire will reprise the role of Buck Barrow, alongside Cleve September as Ted, Dom Hartley-Harris as the Preacher, and Jodie Steele as Blanche Barrow.

Robbie Scotcher, Alexander Evans, Kit Esuruoso, Barney Wilkinson, Lauren Jones, Julie Yammanee, Pippa Winslow, Chloe Saunders, Charlie McCullagh, Sydnie Hocknell and Michael Cortez complete the cast.

Based on the true stories of Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow, *Bonnie & Clyde* follows the American criminal couple who went on killing sprees during the Great Depression.

The *Bonnie & Clyde* musical features an original book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, and lyrics by Don Black. Nick Winston directs, with set and costume design by Philip Whitcomb, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, and sound design by Tom Marshall.

*Bonnie & Clyde* is at the Garrick Theatre.

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‘Bonnie & Clyde’ announces full West End cast 

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The musical plays a strictly limited season at the Garrick Theatre.


The immersive ABBA dining experience, [*Mamma Mia! The Party*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22721-mamma-mia-the-party-tickets), continues at [The O2](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-o2-arena), with performances now scheduled through 3 September. Book *Mamma Mia! The Party* tickets on London Theatre.

Set on the Greek island of Skopelos, the show follows restaurant owners Kate and Niko as they welcome audiences to their world. The production features many ABBA songs including “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen.” During the show, audiences dine on a four-course meal. [Find out more about *Mamma Mia! The Party* in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-about-mamma-mia-the-party-in-london)

The *Mamma Mia! The Party* cast includes Javier Rasero as Nikos, Lorraine Chappell as Kate, Scarlet Gabriel as Debbie, Luke Friend as Adam, Noah Sinigaglia as Konstantina, Dawn Spence as Grandma, Tamara Perks as Nina, Oscar Balmaseda as Fernando, Rosie Rowlands and Allie Ho Chee who share the role of Bella, Jamie Birkett, Claudia Bradley, Ellis Dackombe, Caline Hampartzoumian, Robban Hogstrom, and Maison Kelley. 

The musicians are John Donovan, Luke Higgins, Kathryn Tindall, Steve Rushton and Luke Roberts.

*Mamma Mia! The Party* premiered in Stockholm in January 2016, with a story by Calle Norlén, Roine Söderlundh and ABBA member Bjorn Ulvaeus. Sandi Toksvig adapts the storyline for a British audience.

Stacey Haynes and Roine Söderlundh co-direct and co-choreograph the show, with set design by Bengt Fröderberg, costume design by Annsofi Nyberg, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, and sound design by Gareth Owen.

*Mamma Mia! The Party* is at the O2.

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*Photo credit: Tamara Perks in Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2 (Photo by Grant Walker)*

‘Mamma Mia! The Party’ tickets available through September 2023 

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Dance, jive, and have the time of your life!

Get ready for 1.21 gigawatts of new cast power. Following a [limited run as Doc Brown in *Back to the Future* this winter](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/cory-english-to-play-doc-brown-in-back-to-the-future), Cory English will permanently join the cast as Doc Brown in March. [*Back to the Future*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets) also extends at the [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/adelphi-theatre) through 22 October. 

[Roger Bart](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/roger-bart) will play Doc to 20 March. He'll then reprise the role in the Broadway production.

Cory English will play Doc from 22 March. English’s previous West End credits include *The Producers, Young Frankenstein*, *Guys and Dolls* and a *Sleepless in Seattle*-based musical.

The *Back to the Future* West End cast includes Ben Joyce as Marty McFly, Amber Davies as Lorraine Baines, Oliver Nicholas as George McFly, Jordan Benjamin as Goldie Wilson, Harry Jobson as Biff Tannen, Sophie Naglik as Jennifer Parker, Gary Trainor as Strickland, Will Haswell as Dave McFly and alternate Marty McFly, and Emma Lloyd as Linda McFly.

Based on the sci-fi film trilogy, *Back to the Future* follows Marty McFly as he time travels in a DeLorean from 1985 to 1955. In order to return to reality, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love again to save his existence. *Back to the Future* won the 2022 Olivier for Best New Musical. [Find out more about *Back to the Future*.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-back-to-the-future-the-musical-west-end)

The musical features a book by Bob Gale, music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, direction by John Rando. The creative team includes scenic and costume design by Tim Hatley, lighting design by Tim Luktin and sound design by Gareth Owen.

*Back to the Future* is at the Adelphi Theatre.

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*Photo credit: Cory English (Photo by Matt Crockett)*

Cory English to join ‘Back to the Future’ cast; tickets available through October 2023

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When Marty McFly is transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the past and send himself... back to the future. 

He will take over the role from Roger Bart in the spring.

See the latest West End cast of [*The Lehman Trilogy*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25743-the-lehman-trilogy-tickets) in photos. *The Lehman Trilogy* is at the [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) to 20 May. 

Ben Powers adapts Stefano Massini’s Italian play, *The Lehman Trilogy* play into English. The epic play charts the lives of Henry, Emanuel, and Mayer Lehman, three brothers who form the Lehman Brothers investment bank. After 163 years in business, the company declares bankruptcy, triggering a global financial crisis.

Sam Mendes directs Michael Balogun, Nigel Lindsay, and [Hadley Fraser](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/hadley-fraser). [Discover more about *The Lehman Trilogy* on Broadway and in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/top-ten-reasons-to-see-the-lehman-trilogy-in-the-west-end)

*The Lehman Trilogy* is at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

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Photos released: 'The Lehman Trilogy’ starring Hadley Fraser

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The play runs at the Gillian Lynne Theatre through May 2023.

Artistic director Michael Longhurst and executive director Henny Finch have revealed further details for upcoming shows at the [Donmar Warehouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/donmar-warehouse) in 2023. Additionally, Michael Longhurst will step down as artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse in February 2024.

"I could not be prouder of the Donmar team and all that we’ve achieved across my tenure – the impact of the pandemic on our industry was devastating, but in the face of this, I am so grateful that the team rose to the challenge, said Longhurst.

The season includes the UK premiere of *Next to Normal*, with previews from 12 August, ahead of a press night on 22 August, and performances to 7 October. The Pulitzer-winning musical follows Diana Goodman, a wife and other living with bipolar disorder.

Caissie Levy will return to the West End to play Diana. Her West End credits include *Hair* and *Ghost*, however she’s best known for originating the role of Elsa in the *Frozen* musical. [Trevor Dion Nicholas](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/trevor-dion-nicholas) will play Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine. He’s currently playing George Washington in *Hamilton* at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Further casting will be revealed at a later date.

*Next to Normal* features an original book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and music by Tom Kitt. Michael Longhurst directs, and the show features design by Chloe Lamford, lighting design by Lee Curran, and sound design by Tony Gayle.

Longhurst also directs a revival of Noel Coward’s *Private Lives.* *Private Lives* follows Elyot and Amanda, a divorced couple who, while on separate honeymoons to new partners, realise they’re next to one another.

[Stephen Mangan](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/stephen-mangan) and Rachael Stirling play Elyot and Amanda, joined by Laura Carmichael and Sargon Yelda. The show features designs by Hildegard Bechtler, and lighting design by Jack Knowles. *Private Lives* begins previews on 7 April, with an opening night on 13 April, and performances to 27 May. 

Katy Rudd will also direct the world premiere of Jack Thorne’s new play. *When Winston Went to War with the Wireless* begins on 2 June, with a press night on 13 June, and performances to 29 July. Set in 1926, the play follows the battle for controlling news between The British Gazette and the British Broadcasting Company. Casting and a creative team will be announced at a later date.

*Photo credit: Caissie Levy and Trevor Dion Nicholas (Photos courtesy of Donmar Warehouse)*

Caissie Levy and Trevor Dion Nicholas to star in ‘Next to Normal’ 

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All rise for the final performance of [*To Kill a Mockingbird*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/20130-to-kill-a-mockingbird-tickets). The Aaron Sorkin play, based on Harper Lee’s novel of the same name, will play its final performance at the [Gielgud Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gielgud-theatre) on 20 May. Book *To Kill a Mockingbird* tickets on London Theatre.

Set in 1930s small-town Alabama, *To Kill a Mockingbird* follows lawyer Atticus Finch and his family as he defends the wrongfully accused Tom Robinson. Matthew Modine currently plays Atticus Finch, and will continue with performances to 20 May. Bartlett Sher directs.

In a [*To Kill a Mockingbird* review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/to-kill-a-mockingbird-west-end-review-aaron-sorkin-rafe-spall), our critic said: “That nearly 90 years have passed between the era in which the play is set and today, with arguably very little having fundamentally changed, may give sorrowful pause: how are we to achieve that change which Atticus so movingly anticipates? As a richly emotional evening closes on the rending hymn “Joy Cometh in the Morning,” all one can and must do is look toward a better tomorrow and to those new and more just mornings that, with any luck, lie in wait.”

## When is *To Kill a Mockingbird* in London?

*To Kill a Mockingbird* is currently at the Gielgud Theatre. *To Kill a Mockingbird* is in London to 20 May 2023.

*To Kill a Mockingbird* is at the Gielgud Theatre.

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ sets West End closing date

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★★★★★ - Evening Standard
★★★★★ - Daily Telegraph

__Matthew Modine__ plays Atticus Finch in *To Kill a Mockingbird*, __Aaron Sorkin's__ new play based on __Harper Lee's__ Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by __Bartlett Sher__, now open at the Gielgud Theatre.

Harper Lee's enduring story of racial injustice and childhood innocence has sold 45 million copies worldwide. In New York, the production has become the most successful American play in Broadway history.


The production will play its final performance in May 2023.

It’s a Bikini Bottom day! Find out the initial cast for [*The Spongebob Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26758-the-spongebob-musical) at [Queen Elizabeth Hall](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/queen-elizabeth-hall). *The Spongebob Musical* runs from 26 July to 27 August. 

Inspired by the Nickoledeon series of the same name, *The Spongebob Musical* follows the citizens of Bikini Bottom as they save their undersea world from a volcano.

Divina De Campo will play Sheldon J. Plankton. Since competing on *RuPaul’s Drag Race*, they've starred in *Chicago* and *Hedwig and the Angry Inch*.

The cast includes Lewis Cornay as SpongeBob, Irfan Damani as Patrick, Chrissie Bhima as Sandy, Richard J Hunt as Mr Krabs, Sarah Freer as Pearl, Eloise Davies as Mrs Puff, Hannah Lowther as Karen, Rebecca Lisewski as Mayor, Sam Beveridge, Jeremiah Olaleye, Eleanor Turiansky, Rhys Batten and Reece Kerridge.

Gareth Gates will play Squidward on select dates of the tour. Currently, this does not include London. 

*The Spongebob Musical* features an original book by Kyle Jarrow and songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I. and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. 

Tara Overfield Wilkinson directs, with choreography by Fabian Aloise, set design by Steve Howell, costume design by Sarah Mercade, lighting and video design by Ben Bull, and sound design by Ben Harrison.  

*The Spongebob Musical* is at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

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*Photo credit: Divina de Campo (Photo by Barry Martin)*

Divina de Campo to star in ‘The Spongebob Musical’ cast

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The musical will tour the UK, including a London premiere at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

After performances at the [Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/park-theatre), Martin Sherman’s [*Rose*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27566-rose) starring Maureen Lipman will play a limited West End season of 28 performances. Rose begins previews at the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/ambassadors-theatre) on 23 May, ahead of an opening night on 26 May, and performances to 18 June.

*Rose* follows the title character, a Jewish woman who grows up in Ukraine, flees Nazi-occupied Warsaw, and settles for a life in the United States. The two-time Olivier-winning actress Maureen Lipman plays Rose. 

“I am delighted to be putting *Rose* back on her bench for a limited run at the Ambassadors in May. I thought I could never have the power to revisit Martin Sherman’s mystical, magical deeply philosophical and wildly funny creation, but Rose is in my blood and she has to be revived,” commented Lipman.

“Maureen Lipman’s performance as Rose is the greatest gift a playwright could ever dream of. Performance is perhaps the wrong word; she totally inhabits the role, the woman, the space, the language, the times, the events. I’m so happy that her astonishing alchemy has the opportunity to be witnessed again,” said playwright Martin Sherman.

Scott Le Crass directs Lipman, with design by David Shields, lighting design by Jane Lalljee, and sound design by Julian Star.

*Rose* is at the Ambassadors Theatre.

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‘Rose’, starring Maureen Lipman, to transfer to the West End 

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The one-woman play will run at the Ambassadors Theatre for a month. 

The best way to start off your new year is with plenty of new shows! Happily, London is as busy as ever when it comes to great plays, musicals, comedy, cabaret and more, so you can find loads of enticing options in the West End and beyond in January 2024. 

A new play from Jez Butterworth, who gave us *Jerusalem* and *The Ferryman*, is a definite event, so you won’t want to miss *[The Hills of California](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36247-the-hills-of-california)*. Another hot ticket is the transfer of Broadway hit *[Plaza Suite](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35375-plaza-suite)*, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, while Rodgers and Hammerstein fans will cheer the return of *[The King and I](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28319-the-king-and-i)*.

[Alan Cumming](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37250-alan-cumming-not-acting-his-age) brings his cabaret show to Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and over at the Old Vic, you can experience an incredible moment in history with the new Live Aid musical *[Just For One Day](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day)*. Plus there’s amazing 1990s nostalgia on offer thanks to the [*Cruel Intentions* musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36246-cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical).

Book [tickets to London shows in January](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/dec) on London Theatre.

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## *[Plaza Suite](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35375-plaza-suite)*, [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre)

This brilliant revival of Neil Simon’s comedy broke box office records during its smash-hit Broadway run, and is now set to take London by storm. Check into the Plaza Hotel and follow the complex love lives of three different couples in this funny, poignant and riveting show.

It’s a rare chance to see the real-life couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick on stage together. Parker, of course, is beloved for *Sex and the City* – she’s making her West End debut in Plaza Suite. Broderick, a two-time Tony winner, is back following his 2019 London performance in *The Starry Messenger*.

Book [*Plaza Suite* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35375-plaza-suite) on London Theatre.

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## *[The Hills of California](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36247-the-hills-of-california)*, [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre)

This new play from Jez Butterworth is set in Blackpool during the heatwave of summer 1976. The story begins when the Webb sisters return home to the family’s rundown, backstreet guest house where their mother is dying. 

Butterworth reunites with director Sam Mendes, who last brought to life his Olivier and Tony-winning *The Ferryman*, for this intriguing premiere. The cast features Laura Donnelly (who also starred in *The Ferryman*), Ophelia Lovibond, Leanne Best, Helena Wilson, Bryan Dick, Shaun Dooley and Corey Johnson. 

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## *[Kim’s Convenience](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36250-kims-convenience)*, [Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/park-theatre)

Ins Choi’s award-winning show about a Korean family-run convenience store in Toronto became a success in Canada back in 2011 and then reached a global audience when it was turned into a TV sitcom and aired on Netflix (the cast included future Marvel and *Barbie* film star Simu Liu). 

Now London audiences can experience the original version of this thought-provoking and heart-warming story about the immigrant Mr Kim and his difficulty relating to his Canada-born children in Park Theatre’s staging of the show, once again starring Choi.

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## *[The King and I](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28319-the-king-and-i)*, [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Bartlett Sher’s glorious, Tony-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s *The King and I* is back in the West End, this time starring Helen George (*Call the Midwife*) as the intrepid governess Anna Leonowens, and Broadway star Darren Lee as the King of Siam.

See this ravishing musical in an epic production, and enjoy all of those wonderful Golden Age songs – including “Getting to Know You,” “Something Wonderful,” “I Have Dreamed,” “Whistle a Happy Tune” and, of course, “Shall We Dance?”

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## *[Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37250-alan-cumming-not-acting-his-age)*, [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane)

The star of stage and screen, whose wide range of roles include his Tony-winning Emcee in *Cabaret*, movies such as *GoldenEye*, *Burlesque* and *X2*, and TV series like *The Good Wife* and *Schmigadoon*, brings his new cabaret show to the West End.

At 58, Alan Cumming celebrates his joie de vivre with an eclectic set list – Kander and Ebb, of course, but also contemporary song and even some original material riffing on botox. Cumming also shares hilarious stories from his life.

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## *[Just For One Day](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day)*, [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre)

Turn back the clock to a very special day in July 1985, when the whole world was united by music. New musical *Just For One Day* tells the story of how the Live Aid concert raised an incredible $127 million for famine relief, with simultaneous performances at Wembley Stadium in London and the John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia.

John O’Farrell writes the book, Luke Sheppard directs, and the show features the incredible Live Aid music that billions of people watched – from Bob Dylan, Queen and David Bowie to Diana Ross, Status Quo, Bryan Adams and more.

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## *[Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36246-cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical)*, [The Other Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-other-palace)

The iconic movie update of *Les Liaisons Dangereuses* featured a who’s who of 1990s talent: Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Selma Blair, plus a scene-stealing Christine Baranski. Now *Cruel Intentions* is reborn as a tongue-in-cheek stage musical.

This production, previously seen in New York and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the film. Watch manipulative step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn compete in their sexual power games, accompanied by ’90s favourites like The Verve, R.E.M., Britney, TLC, and much more.

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## *[Othello](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26187-othello-tickets)*, [Sam Wanamaker Playhouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/sam-wanamaker-playhouse)

It’s the 10th anniversary season of the Globe’s candlelit indoor space, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, and what better play to make use of its atmospheric intimacy than Shakespeare’s great domestic tragedy, *Othello*?

Ola Ince, who created the Globe’s stirring *Romeo and Juliet* in 2021, returns to direct this provocative contemporary update. She moves the action from 16th-century Venice to modern-day London, all the better to explore pressing topical issues like institutional racism and toxic masculinity.

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## *[Afterglow](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36122-afterglow)*, [Southwark Playhouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/southwark-playhouse)

Back by popular demand, S Asher Gelman’s acclaimed Off-Broadway play returns for an encore run at Southwark Playhouse, where it had its UK premiere in 2019. Gelman is once again directing his raw, funny and sexy modern love story.

A cast featuring Peter McPherson, James Nicholson, Victor Hugo and Paddy Cavendish tell this tale of Josh and Alex, who are married but in an open relationship, and how a threesome redefines and challenges their whole dynamic.

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## *[Rehab the Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36337-rehab-the-musical)*, NEON 194

There’s another chance to catch this new British musical by Grant Black, Murray Lachlan Young and Elliot Davis, which premiered at the Playground Theatre in 2022, as it comes to NEON 194.

Pop star Kid Pop winds up in rehab following a tabloid sting, but will he actually embrace a second chance? The cast includes Keith Allen, Mica Paris, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Christian Maynard, Jodi Steele and Oscar Conlon-Morrey.

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Top theatre to see in London in January

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Find out the best shows to see in London in January 2024, including exciting new plays, big West End musicals, and Hollywood A-listers coming to town.

We’ve seen some incredible theatre in 2023, and next year looks set to be just as exciting – if not more! There’s a ton of great London shows opening in 2024, from starry revivals and bold premieres to Broadway hits heading to the West End.

You won’t want to miss Sir Ian McKellen’s return to Shakespeare in *[Player Kings](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37071-player-kings)*. Matt Smith is back on stage too with *[An Enemy of the People](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14324-an-enemy-of-the-people)*, as is *Succession*’s Brian Cox in *[Long Day’s Journey Into Night](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night)*, while Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick co-star in *[Plaza Suite](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35375-plaza-suite)*.

Broadway’s *[MJ The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28638-mj-the-musical)* moonwalks over the pond, and the acclaimed *[Hadestown](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24465-hadestown-tickets)* also gets a fresh London run. Plus homegrown hit *[Standing at the Sky’s Edge](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27671-standing-at-the-skys-edge)* completes its journey from Sheffield to the West End – and gird your loins for *[The Devil Wears Prada](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada)* and *[Mean Girls](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls)*.

Book [tickets to London shows in 2024](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on) on London Theatre.

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## *[Hadestown](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24465-hadestown-tickets)*, [Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-theatre)

Journey way down to *[Hadestown](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24465-hadestown-tickets)*, Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony-winning musical which fuses New Orleans jazz and American folk to tell the story of an Ancient Greek myth in a whole new way. The show previously stopped by the National Theatre on its way to Broadway – now we finally get to see it in the West End.

Follow lovers Orpheus and Eurydice as they battle to survive the Depression, and to stay together. The fantastic London cast features Dónal Finn, Grace Hodgett Young, Zachary James, Melanie La Barrie and Gloria Onitiri.

Book [*Hadestown* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24465-hadestown-tickets) on London Theatre.

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## *[Player Kings](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37071-player-kings)*, [Noël Coward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/noel-coward-theatre)

Sir Ian McKellen is back in the West End, starring as another knight, Sir John Falstaff, in this fresh reworking of Shakespeare’s *Henry IV Parts 1* and *2*. Falstaff is the raucous pal of Prince Hal, but can the latter become the leader that England needs while retaining his friendship?

Shakespeare’s plays get a bold new slant from the acclaimed writer and director Robert Icke, who has previously put his stamp on the *Oresteia*, *The Doctor*, and an Andrew Scott-starring *Hamlet*. His team-up with McKellen is sure to be one of the theatrical highlights of 2024.

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## *[MJ The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28638-mj-the-musical)*, [Prince Edward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/prince-edward-theatre)

The King of Pop is moonwalking into the West End as this hit Broadway musical makes its much-anticipated transfer. Myles Frost, who won the Best Actor Tony for his incredible portrayal of Michael Jackson, is also coming over with the show.

Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, the high-voltage production follows Jackson as he prepares for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and looks back on his journey to stardom. It features indelible tunes like “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller”.

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## *[An Enemy of the People](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14324-an-enemy-of-the-people)*, [Duke of York’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/duke-of-yorks-theatre)

[Matt Smith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-more-about-matt-smith-before-seeing-him-in-an-enemy-of-the-people) heads to the  West End in Thomas Ostermeier’s contemporary staging of Ibsen’s classic play. He stars as Dr Thomas Stockmann, who discovers the terrible truth about the spas that finance his entire town, and must weigh his ethical responsibility against the community’s needs.

Smith is known to millions for his roles in *Doctor Who* and *House of the Dragon*. He’ll be joined in *An Enemy of the People* by Jessica Brown Findlay, Priyanga Burford, Zachary Hart, Paul Hilton, Nigel Lindsay and Shubham Saraf.

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## *[Standing at the Sky’s Edge](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27671-standing-at-the-skys-edge)*, [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre)

Robert Hastie’s phenomenal Sheffield Crucible production, which went on to wow audiences at the National Theatre and win the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, now makes a triumphant transfer to the West End.

Chris Bush’s wonderful book follows three generations of inhabitants at the titular estate, cleverly interweaving songs by Richard Hawley. The cast includes Laura Pitt-Pulford, Elizabeth Ayodele, Samuel Jordan, Joel Harper-Jackson, Rachael Wooding, Mel Lowe and Lauryn Redding.

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## *[Plaza Suite](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35375-plaza-suite)*, [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre)

Broadway audiences went crazy for this revival of Neil Simon’s relationship comedy and its stars, the real-life married couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Now London gets the chance to see the pair in action as *Plaza Suite* comes to town.

The play gives us an intimate view of three couples who all happen to stay in the same suite at the Plaza Hotel. Hilarious and heartfelt, it’s a comic gem – plus this is the *Sex and the City* star’s much-anticipated West End debut.

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## *[Hello, Dolly!](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37374-hello-dolly?)*, [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium)

[Imelda Staunton](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-more-about-imelda-stauntons-career-ahead-of-hello-dolly) is back in a stage musical – and it’s a glorious one. Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart’s timeless comedy centres on matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi, who uses her talents to find love for everyone, including herself. 

Staunton has won numerous Oliviers for her work in shows like *Guys and Dolls*, *Gypsy*, *Sweeney Todd* and *Follies*, as well as playing Elizabeth II in *The Crown*. She’s joined in *Hello, Dolly!* by Andy Nyman, Jenna Russell, Tyrone Huntley and Harry Hepple, and is directed by Dominic Cooke.

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## *[Mean Girls](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls?)*, [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre)

Finally! The long-awaited UK premiere of Broadway musical *Mean Girls* arrives in 2024 – that’s so fetch. Follow Cady Heron as she enters the wild world of high school and, teaming up with outcasts Janis and Damian, takes on Regina George and the infamous Plastics.

Tina Fey adapts her beloved 2004 movie comedy into a stage musical along with composer husband Jeff Richmond and *Legally Blonde* lyricist Nell Benjamin (and next year also sees a movie version of that musical hitting the big screen!). Casey Nicholaw directs.

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## *[Long Day’s Journey Into Night](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night?)*, [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre)

Here’s an irresistible prospect: Jeremy Herrin directs the great [Brian Cox](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-more-about-brian-coxs-career-ahead-of-long-days-journey-into-night) in Eugene O’Neill’s mighty family drama. Set in 1912, in Connecticut, the autobiographical *Long Day’s Journey Into Night* tackles addiction, mental health issues, jealousy, and shattered dreams.

*Succession* star Cox is joined by an exciting company for this revival: acclaimed Hollywood actress Patricia Clarkson, *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*’s Anthony Boyle, Daryl McCormack of movie *Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*, and *Derry Girls* actress Louisa Harland.

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## *[Opening Night](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36785-opening-night)*, [Gielgud Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gielgud-theatre)

Ivo van Hove directs [Sheridan Smith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/sheridan-smith) in this new musical adaptation of the John Cassavetes film *Opening Night*, about an actress who is haunted by a dead fan, and how backstage drama fuels the onstage action. The show will have original songs written by Rufus Wainwright.

That’s a serious collection of talent. Van Hove has won praise for his distinctive productions of everything from *All About Eve* (starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James) to his bold Broadway revival of *West Side Story*, while the Olivier-winning Smith has starred in *Legally Blonde*, *Funny Girl* and more.

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## *[The Hills of California](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36247-the-hills-of-california)*, [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre)

The dream team of Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes – who last collaborated on The Ferryman – are back together. Mendes directs Butterworth’s new play, a family drama set in the stifling heatwave of summer 1976, in Blackpool. 

The excellent cast includes Laura Donnelly (another holdover from *The Ferryman*), Ophelia Lovibond, Leanne Best, Helena Wilson, Bryan Dick, Shaun Dooley and Corey Johnson. This one is bound to sell out fast, so don’t wait too long. 

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## *[The Devil Wears Prada](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada)*, [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

London audiences, beware: Miranda Priestly is on her way. Yes, the stylish musical adaptation of the iconic movie about a cut-throat fashion magazine is coming to London – so don the Chanel boots, gird your loins, and prepare to hit the runway.

Elton John has supplied the score for this new take on Lauren Weisberger’s tell-all novel, which inspired the blockbuster film starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, and Jerry Mitchell directs. Who will strut their stuff as Miranda in the West End? We’ll soon find out!

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## *[Just For One Day](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day)*, [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre)

The Old Vic takes us back to that incredible day in July 1985 when music brought the world together, with the record-breaking Live Aid concert watched by billions and raising $127 million for famine relief.

This new musical, written by John O’Farrell and directed by Luke Sheppard, revisits the landmark event. It’s an extraordinary piece of modern history, plus a great excuse to celebrate music by Live Aid performers like Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Diana Ross and Queen.

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Find out the best shows to see in London in 2024, including big Broadway transfers and intriguing premieres, and start planning your trips to the capital now.

For a killer plot that’ll have you in stitches, look no further than Steven Moffat’s new comedy *The Unfriend*, which has released rehearsal photos ahead of its West End return on 16 December.

Opening at [Wyndham's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre), the play is directed by Mark Gatiss and follows holidaymakers Peter and Debbie, who befriend Elsa: a Trump-loving widow from the US. When Elsa invites herself to stay with them a few months later, the couple decide to look her up online. But when they learn the truth, it’s too late, as she’s already on a flight to London.

The new comedy has an all-star cast including Lee Mack (*Would I Lie to You, Not Going Out, Inside No. 9*), Sarah Alexander (*Jonathan Creek, Green Wing, Smack the Pony, Coupling*), Frances Barber (*Silk, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool*), and Nick Sampson (*Witness for the Prosecution, Antony and Cleopatra*).

Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals for this hilarious new comedy, booking now until 9 March.

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Fresh from breaking Box Office records earlier this year, prepare to welcome The Unfriend back to the West End for a strictly limited run at Wyndham’s Theatre from 16 December.

The celebrated team behind Sherlock, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, bring a new comedy about a couple who make the wrong friend abroad to London’s West End.

Hello, Imelda! One of the buzziest West End openings of 2024 sees the incredible Imelda Staunton starring in Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart’s beloved musical [*Hello, Dolly!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37374-hello-dolly). The revival, directed by Dominic Cooke (who worked his magic with Stephen Sondheim’s *Follies* at the National Theatre), plays at the [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium) from July.

Staunton takes on the iconic role of indomitable matchmaker Dolly Levi, previously played by the likes of Carol Channing, Barbra Streisand, Mary Martin, and Bette Midler. She’s joined in this London revival by an amazing cast featuring Jenna Russell, Andy Nyman, Tyrone Huntley, and Harry Hepple. 

Herman’s wonderful score includes enduring numbers like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Elegance,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” and the great title number. Get ready for Staunton’s next great performance by looking back at her remarkable career on stage and screen.

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## Imelda Staunton’s beginnings

Imelda Staunton was born in north London in 1956. Her parents – first-generation immigrants from Ireland – worked as a hairdresser and a labourer, and the family home was over her mother’s salon. They were a musical clan, too: her mother could play the fiddle and the accordion.

Staunton first took an interest in acting while at school, playing roles such as Polly in *The Beggar’s Opera*. She auditioned for several drama schools and won a place at RADA, graduating in 1976.

## Imelda Staunton on stage

Staunton made her professional start performing at venues like Exeter’s Northcott Theatre, and playing starring roles early on – such as George Bernard Shaw’s Saint Joan. She then began her successful association with the National Theatre, returning to *The Beggar’s Opera* to play Lucy Lockit in 1982. That scored her the first of her 13 Olivier Award nominations.

A major revival of *Guys and Dolls* that same year at the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre) saw Staunton win acclaim and another nomination for her Miss Adelaide (taking over the role from Julia McKenzie) and introduced her to her husband Jim Carter. 

Staunton won her first Olivier in 1985 for her work in two shows: Emlyn Williams’s *The Corn is Green* at the [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre) and Alan Ayckbourn’s *A Chorus of Disapproval* at the National. In 1988, she played Sonya in Anton Chekhov’s *Uncle Vanya* in the West End, and she scored another Olivier nod for her Dorothy in *The Wizard of Oz* at the [Barbican](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/barbican). 

Her intense interpretation of Sondheim roles began with an Olivier-winning Baker’s Wife in the original London production of *Into the Woods* at the [Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/phoenix-theatre) in 1990. However, the next few years saw Staunton mainly appearing in plays, such as Yasmina Reza’s *Life x 3* at the National, Joe Orton’s *Entertaining Mr Sloane* in the West End, and Edward Albee’s *A Delicate Balance* at the [Almeida Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/almeida-theatre).

But in 2011 came Staunton’s definitive Mrs Lovett in *Sweeney Todd*, opposite [Michael Ball](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/michael-ball), at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and then 2014 saw her astonishing Rose in *Gypsy* – first at Chichester, then in the West End. Both saw Staunton win more Olivier Awards.

Staunton returned to drama for a towering Martha in Albee’s *Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* in the West End in 2017, then switched back to Sondheim for the landmark revival of *Follies* at the National Theatre, playing Sally. Most recently, she appeared in the new version of Alan Bennett’s *Talking Heads* at the [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-bridge-theatre), in 2020.

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## Imelda Staunton in film

Staunton made her big-screen debut in the 1986 historical movie *Comrades*. She appeared in the British ensemble film *Peter’s Friends* in 1992, and she had supporting roles in the Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson-led *Much Ado About Nothing* in 1993, and the Thompson-led and scripted *Sense and Sensibility* in 1995.

More Shakespeare followed with the film adaptation of *Twelfth Night* in 1996, and then the Oscar-winning *Shakespeare in Love* in 1998, in which Staunton played nurse to Gwyneth Paltrow’s noblewoman. She added her voice to 2000 animation *Chicken Run* (and is returning for its upcoming sequel), and appeared in Stephen Fry’s Evelyn Waugh adaptation *Bright Young Things* in 2003.

However, it wasn’t until 2004 that cinemagoers really saw what Staunton can do. She played the title role, a backstreet abortionist in 1950, in Mike Leigh’s searing drama *Vera Drake*; the film won the Golden Lion at Venice, while Leigh and Staunton were both nominated for Oscars and won BAFTAs.

Staunton was memorably creepy as the villainous Dolores Umbridge in *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*, in 2007, and she reprised the role in its sequel *The Deathly Hallows – Part 1* in 2010. She also reunited with Leigh in 2010 for *Another Year*, and was part of a magnificent ensemble in the British film *Pride* in 2014.

Staunton voiced Aunt Lucy in the *Paddington* films in 2014 and 2017 (and is set to do so again in the upcoming *Paddington in Peru*). She played a fairy in the *Maleficent* films in 2014 and 2019 and joined the *Downton Abbey* cast for its big-screen outings in 2019 and 2022.

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## Imelda Staunton on TV

Staunton’s TV career began with an episode of the *Playhouse* anthology series in 1982. Guest roles followed, including in *The Singing Detective* in 1986, and she starred in the romantic comedy series *Up the Garden Path* from 1990-93.

Staunton led the black comedy *If You See God, Tell Him* in 1993, the American TV drama *Citizen X* in 1995, and the British sitcom *Is It Legal?* from 1995-98. She also guest-starred in the Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie sketch show *A Bit of Fry and Laurie*, and she played The Prioress in the TV adaptation of Chaucer’s *Canterbury Tales* in 1998.

More period drama followed with *David Copperfield* in 1999, *Cambridge Spies* in 2003 (in which Staunton played The Queen Mother), *Fingersmith* in 2005, and *Cranford* in 2007. Staunton also played Louisa Durrell in *My Family and Other Animals* in 2005.

Staunton guest-starred in the horror series *Psychoville* in 2010 and played The Interface in an episode of *Doctor Who* in 2011. The following year, she won acclaim – and an Emmy nomination – for playing the wife of Alfred Hitchcock in HBO’s *The Girl*.

Staunton once again teamed up with Michael Ball for Victoria Wood’s *That Day We Sang* in 2014, and, in 2020, she starred in the thriller *Flesh and Blood*, performed one of Bennett’s *Talking Heads* monologues, and joined the cast of comedy series *Trying*.

Most recently, Staunton took on her biggest TV role to date: playing Elizabeth II in the fifth and sixth seasons of royal drama *The Crown* on Netflix. Staunton got a Golden Globe nomination for her regal portrayal of the late monarch, and she reprises the role for the final instalment of the series this month.

It will be a right royal pleasure to see Staunton back on stage in *Hello, Dolly!* – her first musical since that wonderful *Follies*. Tickets are bound to go fast, so don’t wait too long to plan your trip in 2024.

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*Photo credit: Imelda Staunton in Follies at the National Theatre (Photo by Johan Persson)*

*Imelda Staunton in Lady of Letters at the Bridge Theatre (Photo by Zac Nicholson)*

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Imelda Staunton will be back where she belongs in Hello, Dolly! next summer, as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to The London Palladium.

Imelda Staunton returns to the West End in summer 2024 to star in a major revival of Jerry Herman's classic musical *Hello, Dolly!* at the London Palladium.

The National Theatre has set its full cast for *Till the Stars Come Down*, a new play by Beth Steel. Performances begin on 24 January and run until 16 March.

Philip Whitchurch joins the previously announced cast of Lorraine Ashbourne, Lucy Black, Lisa McGrillis, Sinéad Matthews, Derek Riddell, Ruby Stokes, Alan Williams, and Marc Wootton. 

Young performers Maggie Livermore, Cadence Williams, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach share the role of Sarah.

The play, which opens at the Dorfman and marks Steel’s mainstage debut at the National, is set during a wedding over the course of a hot summer’s day. As a family prepares to welcome a newcomer into the fold, passions rise and the limits of love are tested.

The creative team includes director Bijan Sheibani (*[A Taste of Honey](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-a-taste-of-honey-at-trafalgar-studios), Barber Shop Chronicles*), set and costume designer Samal Blak, lighting designer Paule Constable, choreographer and movement director Aline David, sound designer Gareth Fry, fight director Kev McCurdy, intimacy coordinator Asha Jennings-Grant, staff director Stephan Mysko von Schultze, casting director Alastair Coomer CDG and children’s casting Chloe Blake.

Check back for information about *Till the Stars Come Down* tickets on London Theatre.

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Former National Theatre writer-in-residence Beth Steel makes her mainstage debut with a play about a family struggling to come to terms with a changing world.

It only takes a moment to realise why [*Hello, Dolly!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37374-hello-dolly), starring the inimitable [Imelda Staunton](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/imelda-staunton), should be on your list of musicals to see in the West End in 2024. 

Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart’s musical follows widow and meddling socialite Dolly Levi, who ventures to New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. However, everything changes when she decides that the next match she makes will be for herself.

After a series of delays, the musical finally finds a home at the [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium) in 2024, so don’t wait to grab your *Hello, Dolly!* tickets on London Theatre.

## Say hello to Imelda!

Even if you’ve never seen *Hello, Dolly!*, you’ve definitely heard of Imelda Staunton. She has graced the screen in box office hits such as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and, more recently, Netflix’s royal drama The Crown, as the late Queen Elizabeth II. But she also has a long and much-lauded [career on the stage](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-more-about-imelda-stauntons-career-ahead-of-hello-dolly), earning her 13 Olivier Award nominations.

Plus, her return to the stage also means a reunion with director Dominic Cooke, with whom she worked on the stunning 2017 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s *Follies* at the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre).  

## A series of delays hasn’t stopped *Hello, Dolly!* from making it to the West End.

The theatre industry suffered some crushing blows during the pandemic, and *Hello, Dolly!* is no exception. Initially scheduled to open in 2020 for a 30-week run at the [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/adelphi-theatre), the production was put on ice. With the Adelphi now housing the sci-fi musical [*Back to the Future*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets), the show moved to the London Palladium, which means a greater seating capacity (2,300 seats!) and a 10-week run. So if you want to catch this much-anticipated and long-delayed musical while it’s in the West End, the time is now! 

## The *Hello, Dolly!* cast is brimming with talent. 

While Staunton undeniably provides the star power for *Hello, Dolly!*, she is just one ofjoined by an incredibly talented group of performers. Olivier Award-winning actress Jenna Russell, who gave critically acclaimed performances in *Sunday in the Park with George, Merrily We Roll Along*, and *Fun Home*, is Irene Molloy. Andy Nyman, best known for his horror play *Ghost Stories*, is Horace Vandergelder. Tyrone Huntley, who portrayed Judas in *Jesus Christ Superstar*, is Barnaby Tucker, and Harry Hepple, set to return to [*Hamilton*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/20561-hamilton-tickets) next year, plays Cornelius Hackl.  

## *Hello, Dolly!* has a winning writing team.

Hello, Dolly! is a classic show from powerhouses Jerry Herman (music and lyrics) and Michael Stewart (book). Herman is best known for composing the music and lyrics for *Mame* and *La Cage aux Folles*, while Stewart authored Broadway musicals including *Bye Bye Birdie* and *42nd Street*.

With Herman’s death in December 2019, this production of *Hello, Dolly!* takes on an even greater significance: Staunton and Cooke reportedly received permission to move around the show’s opening scenes and change one of its songs before he died.

## Who doesn’t love a strong female lead?

*Hello, Dolly!* regularly attracts talented actors to the title role: Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Pearl Bailey, Mary Martin, Bette Midler, Bernadette Peters and, perhaps most famously, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand. Phew!

Now’s your chance to sing along to hits made famous by some of the most talented women in the business, such as "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "Before the Parade Passes By," and "It Only Takes a Moment." It’s so nice to have this classic back where it belongs.

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Why 'Hello, Dolly!' starring Imelda Staunton is a must-see summer musical

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Find out why this much-loved classic, which is heading for the London Palladium for a 10-week run starting in July, should be on your 2024 theatre wish list.

[*Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36246-cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical) has set initial casting for its run at [The Other Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-other-palace) in London, ahead of the performance start date on 11 January.

The *Cruel Intentions* London cast includes Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky as Kathryn, Daniel Bravo as Sebastian, Abbie Budden as Annette, Rose Galbraith as Cecile, Josh Barnett as Blaine, Jess Buckby as Ms Bunny Caldwell / Dr Greenbaum, Nickcolia King-N’Da as Ronald, and Barney Wilkinson as Greg. Further casting will be announced in due course.

The musical follows stepsiblings Kathryn and Sebastian, who make a bet to see if Sebastian can seduce the virtuous daughter of their elite high school's headmaster. Based on the hit 1999 film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair, the *Cruel Intentions* musical features a score of pop hits from the 1990s.

Book [*Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36246-cruel-intentions-the-90s-musical) on London Theatre now.

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'Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical' sets London cast

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Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical

A must-see experience in New York and Los Angeles and following a sold-out, critically-acclaimed production in the Assembly Palais du Variété spiegeltent at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, finally hits London.


The Other Palace will present the jukebox musical adaptation of the hit 1999 movie, with performances beginning on 11 January for a limited 14-week run.

The world premiere of [*Just For One Day*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day) in the West End has announced its full cast, with performances beginning at the [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/old-vic-theatre) on 26 January.

The *Just For One Day* cast includes Jason Battersby, Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, Olly Dobson, Joe Edgar, Kerry Enright, Jo Foster, Collette Guitart, Eddie Mann, AJ Lewis, Joel Montague, Rachel Moran, Abiona Omonua, Jack Shalloo, Danielle Steers, Tamara Tare, and Dyd Wynford.

They join the previously announced Julie Atherton, Ashley Campbell, Jackie Clune, Craige Els, James Hameed, Naomi Katiyo, Hope Kenna, Freddie Love, Emily Ooi, and Rhys Wilkinson.

The new musical by John O’Farrell (*[Mrs Doubtfire](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24395-mrs.-doubtfire), Something Rotten*) tells the story of the 1985 fundraising concert Live Aid, which saw 70 artists across London and Philadelphia perform for free, raising $127 million for charity.

The musical features songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, and more.

Luke Sheppard (*[& Juliet](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-max-martin-musical-and-juliet-shaftesbury-theatre), [The Little Big Things](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things)*) directs. “It is a great privilege to have such extraordinary artists join our company,” he said in a statement. “This piece is all about the power of people coming together and I can’t wait to see what this group of brilliant performers will achieve on the legendary Old Vic stage.”

The creative team includes set designer Soutra Gilmour, costume designer Fay Fullerton, lighting designer Howard Hudson, musical supervisor and orchestrator Matthew Brind, choreographer Ebony Molina, sound designer Gareth Owen, and video and animation designer Andrzej Goulding.

Book [*Just For One Day* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35497-just-for-one-day) on London Theatre.

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‘Just For One Day’ reveals full West End cast

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Just For One Day

Relive the day music brought the world together.   

The jukebox musical brings the story of Live Aid to the stage at the Old Vic next year, featuring songs from Bob Dylan and David Bowie, among others.

The multi-award-winning play *Red Pitch* is set to transfer to the West End’s newest venue @sohoplace for a strictly limited seven-week run beginning 15 March. The play will replace *The Little Big Things,* which runs until 2 March.

The play, written by Tyrell Williams, will return with its original cast: Kedar Williams-Stirling (*Sex Education*), Emeka Sesay (*The Power*) and Francis Lovehall (*Small Axe*). Bush Theatre’s associate artistic director Daniel Bailey directs.

[In a four-star review on London Theatre, our critic said:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/red-pitch-review-bush-theatre) “The play works as both a striking portrait of friendship rent asunder but also reinforced, and as a separate enquiry into a community under threat.”

Originally performed at the Bush Theatre in February 2022, the production has won a number of awards including the George Devine Award and Best New Play at the OffWestEnd Awards. Writer Williams was named Best Writer at the Stage Debut Awards, Most Promising Playwright at the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards and was awarded the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright.

Red Pitch follows three friends and local London boys Omz, Bilal and Joey, who live in an area that is being steadily gentrified. The play explores the impact of this change on London’s communities.

The play, which opens with previews on 15 March and runs until 4 May, is produced by Chuchu Nwagu, Adam Kenwright and Nica Burns.

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‘Red Pitch’ to transfer to @sohoplace in the West End in 2024

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Red Pitch

Red Pitch, celebrated by critics as a “remarkable, next-level coming-of-age story”  by acclaimed writer Tyrell Williams, transfers to London’s newest West End theatre, @sohoplace, following 2 sold-out, award-winning runs at the Bush Theatre.

Tyrell Williams’s play about the pressures of gentrification opens with previews on 15 March and the cast includes Sex Education’s Kedar Williams-Stirling.

Go on a journey to the Upside Down! [*Stranger Things: The First Shadow*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29263-stranger-things-the-first-shadow) has released new West End production photos, offering a sneak peek into the hit TV series's supernatural world at London’s [Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/phoenix-theatre).

Created by writer Jack Thorne, director Stephen Daldry, and producer Sonia Friedman, the stage prequel to the Duffer Brothers’ popular Netflix streaming series is set in the 1950s. *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* features much-loved characters including Joyce Maldonado and Jim Hopper.

Check out photos of the cast in this exciting and otherworldly new production, booking now until 25 August.

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See photos of ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ in the West End

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Recommended 12+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5s not permitted.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.


Take a trip to the small town of Hawkins as Netflix’s hit show comes to London’s West End for the first time, in a production directed by Stephen Daldry.

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