By order of the Peaky Blinders, there’s a new cast in town. A new company will join [*Peaky Blinders: The Rise*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25895-peaky-blinders-the-rise) at the [Camden Garrison](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-camden-garrison) from 9 November. Book *Peaky Blinders: The Rise* tickets on London Theatre.

The company includes Roxana Bartle as Grace Burgess/Zilpha Lee, Isaac Beechey as John Shelby, Sam Blythe as Alfie Solomons, Tanya Bridgeman as Maggie Hill, Angus Brown as Charles Sabini, James Bryant, Thea Butler as Lizzie Stark, Ivy Corbin as Polly Gray, Ross Ford as Arthur Shelby, Mabli Gwynne as Ada Thorne, Craig Hamilton as Tommy Shelby, James Lawrence as Walter McDonald, Daniel Mackenzie-Carter, Harriett O’Grady as Pearl St. Clair, Reece Richardson as Georgie Sewell, Elliot Rodriguez as Isiah Jesus, and Daisy Winter-Taylor as Phyllis Robbins.

Based on the *Peaky Blinders* television series, the immersive *Peaky Blinders* show allows audiences to join the Shelby family as they aim to take over London. Set in 1920s England, be a part of a criminal underworld and visit the Eden Club, or stay in the Camden Garrison pub and listen out for Thomas Shelby’s enemies.

Katie Lyons creates the *Peaky Blinders: The Rise* storyline based on Steven Knight’s television series. Tom Maller directs *Peaky Blinders: The Rise*, and the show features set and costume designs are by Rebecca Brower, music by Barnaby Race, lighting design by Terry Cook for Woodroffe Bassett, and sound design by Luke Swaffield for Autograph.

*Peaky Blinders: The Rise* is at Camden Garrison.

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PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE is "a truly unmissable experience" (Express) that transports you inside the world of TV’s most notorious drama at the Camden Garrison, the glamorously gritty new venue in the heart of Camden Market.

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See the star-studded 40th anniversary of Michael Frayn’s [*Noises Off*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26701-noises-off) in the West End in 2023. *Noises Off* begins previews at the [Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/phoenix-theatre) on 19 January, ahead of an opening night on 25 January and performances to 11 Mar. 2023. Book *Noises Off* tickets on London Theatre.

*Noises Off* is a play-within-a-play that follows a touring theatre company as they try to stage a farce play, Nothing On. Each act sees the company at a different moment in the production: the final rehearsals, a matinee performance, and their final performance in Stockton-on-Tees.

Michael Frayn penned *Noises Off* after watching a performance of The Two of Us in 1970, starring Richard Briers and Lynn Redgrave. Noises Off in 2023 celebrates the play’s 40th anniversary. *Noises Off* was last revived in London in 2019, starring Meera Syal.

Lindsay Posner directs Felicity Kendal as Dotty Otley, Tracy-Ann Oberman as Belinda Blair, Matthew Kelly as Selsdon Mowbray, Alexander Hanson as Lloyd Dallas, Joseph Millson as Garry Lejeune, Sasha Frost as Brooke Ashton, Pepter Lunkuse as Poppy Norton Taylor and Jonathan Coy as Fredrick Fellows.

The show features design by Simon Higlett, lighting design by Paul Pyant, sound design by Greg Clarke.

*Noises Off* is at the Phoenix Theatre.

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After a triumphant run in the West End earlier this year, Felicity Kendal, Mathew Horne and Tamzin Outhwaite star in one of the greatest comedies ever written, Noises Off.

Michael Frayn’s comedy returns to the West End. 

Head to a pineapple under the sea, as [*The Spongebob Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26758-the-spongebob-musical) comes to London in 2023. As part of *The Spongebob Musical*’s nationwide tour, the show will play a five-week engagement at the [Queen Elizabeth Hall](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/queen-elizabeth-hall) in London. *The Spongebob Musical* is at Queen Elizabeth Hall from 26 July to 27 Aug. 2023. Book *The Spongebob Musical* tickets on London Theatre.

Based on the Nickelodeon comedy of the same name, the musical follows Spongebob Squarepants and his friends as they save Bikini Bottom from an underwater volcano. *The Spongebob Musical* earned 12 Tony nominations in 2017, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

In a [New York Theatre Guide review of *The Spongebob Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/review-of-spongebob-squarepants-on-broadway), a critic said: "*SpongeBob SquarePants* is for those who love non-stop creativity in costume, design, color, lighting, choreography, zany comedy, and madcap mayhem. If that is your cup of saltwater, swim down to the Palace Theatre and prepare to be swept up in a tidal wave of bubbling entertainment."

*The Spongebob Musical* iis based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg, written by Kyle Jarrow and conceived by Tina Landau. The musical features original songs by artists Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, and the Plain White T’s. 

*The Spongebob Musical* is at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

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More than a century before a group of actors sang and danced to "Seize the Day" on Broadway, a ragtag group of newsboys and girls actually seized the day by striking for their rights. The award-winning musical [*Newsies*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24908-newsies-tickets) is based on that real-life story. Teenager Jack Kelly leads of a band of young newspaper sellers who refuse to work for Joseph Pulitzer, the owner of one of America's most-read newspapers, until he pays them fairly.

This high-energy, ever-timely Disney show, which won Tony Awards for its score and choreography in New York 10 years ago, makes its long-awaited UK premiere at the [Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre) in November. The new production immerses audiences into the world of 19th-century New York and all but sweeps them up in the strike themselves.

Before carrying the banner alongside the newsies in London and watching what happens in their struggle for workers' rights, learn about the true people and events that inspired *Newsies* and where the musical differs.

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## *Newsies* is based on the newsboys' strike of 1899.

The *Newsies* musical is based on the 1992 Disney movie, which in turn is based on an actual historical event. First, a little background: Newspaper sellers had to buy papers from the publisher each day, and the newsies made their money back by upselling them. For a long time, most newspaper publishers charged the newsies 50 cents for 100 papers.

In 1898, however, the Spanish-American War broke out, so more people bought papers to follow the latest updates. Multiple publishers, including Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World and William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal, thus decided to charge 60 cents per 100 papers, which the newsies accepted at first since they could still make a profit due to increased demand. Once the war was over and demand leveled off, most publishers lowered their price back to 50 cents. Pulitzer and Hearst did not.

So the World's and Journal's newsies went on strike. The strike lasted for two weeks in July of 1899, and the two papers' sales plummeted. The World, for one, sold about one-third of its usual number of papers per day during the strike. The turning point in the strike was a rally in Manhattan on 24 July 1899. More than 7,000 newsies from across all five New York City boroughs reportedly attended, and local politicans and businessmen gave speeches.

The *Newsies* musical takes small liberties with this history. In the show, the price gets changed during the war, and the newsies of Manhattan start the strike, whereas the first real-life strikers were in Queens. The *Newsies* Broadway and touring productions also featured a mostly male cast, though in real life, many girls also worked as newsies and participated in the strike. In newer productions, like the London one, the ensemble features male and female actors.

*Newsies* also focuses mostly on Pulitzer and the World; Hearst and the Journal are not a major part of the musical. They are mentioned, however, in the song "The World Will Know," whose title is a pun on the paper's name: "The World will know, and the Journal too. Mr. Hearst and Pulitzer, have we got news for you!"

The real strike, of course, ended in a successful agreement that changed the way newsies were paid for decades to come — but not before an apparent betrayal by the union leaders almost made the whole movement fall apart. Something similar happens in *Newsies*, but we won't spoil the show!

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## Multiple newsies and other characters are inspired by real-life people.

A couple of real people from the era of the strike are characters in *Newsies*. The most major one is Joseph Pulitzer (more on him later), the publisher of the New York World and the main antagonist of the show. Former President Theodore Roosevelt, then-governor of New York, makes a brief appearance in the musical. The final real-life character is William Randolph Hearst, who doesn't appear on stage in *Newsies* but is name-dropped a few times.

Most *Newsies* characters, though, aren't direct representations of real-life people, but reflect them in different ways. Jack Kelly is based on Kid Blink, the leader of the striking newsboys in 1899. Both Jack and Blink's parents are out of the picture, and neither boy uses his real name. Kid Blink's real name was Louis Baletti; his nickname refers to his singular eye. Jack Kelly is named for a 1950s Western film actor, a nod to Jack's desire to escape to Santa Fe. In the *Newsies* movie, his real name is Francis Sullivan, but that revelation was cut for the musical.

Other *Newsies* characters are related to real-life people in name only. The union president who led the strike with Kid Blink was named David Simmons, and Jack's right-hand man in the *Newsies* musical is named Davey. The reporter Katherine Plumber is named after Joseph Pulitzer's daughter, who in real life died in childhood. (Separately, Katherine in *Newsies* covers the strike for the New York Sun, a paper that extensively reported on the actual newsboy strike.)

Finally, three of the newsies in the show's ensemble are named for real-life boys from the 1899 strike: Spot Conlon, Racetrack Higgins, and Mush Meyers.

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## Joseph Pulitzer and the World were as powerful as *Newsies* makes them seem.

In fact, Pulitzer changed the face of journalism at the end of the 19th century — though not necessarily for good. He bought the flailing New York World in 1883 and soon grew it into America's most widely circulated newspaper, but his methods weren't fully honest.

He and Hearst, who bought the *New York Journal* in 1885, were bitter rivals, each wanting to beat the other in sales. They resorted to "yellow journalism," publishing exaggerated and even untrue stories with eye-popping headlines to entice readers. Small Spanish-American War scuffles became major battles, trivial trysts became sex scandals, petty crimes became mortal dangers.

The newsies even play a small part in this trend in the musical: When there are no interesting stories in that day's paper, they'll invent some to make a sale. "I'll make up a headline, and I'll say anything I have to," they sing in "Carrying the Banner." "You wanna move the next edition? Give us a earthquake or a war!"

But it's Pulitzer and Hearst's names that remain tightly linked with yellow journalism. That's not the only thing the men remain known for today, though: Hearst Media is still a major global company that owns dozens of TV stations, magazines, newspapers and more. Pulitzer is the namesake of the presitigious Pulitzer Prizes, and he led the charge to place the Statue of Liberty in New York during his second career as a congressman.

And of course, both are immortalized in theatre history once and for all as part of *Newsies*.

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The hit musical follows young newspaper sellers taking on one of New York's most powerful news leaders.

[*Bonnie & Clyde*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26695) will return to the West End in 2023. *Bonnie & Clyde* is at the [Garrick Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/garrick-theatre) from 4 March to 20 May 2023. Book *Bonnie & Clyde* tickets on London Theatre.

The *Bonnie & Clyde* musical is based on the true stories of Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow, an American criminal couple who went on killing sprees during the Great Depression. 

Casting for *Bonnie & Clyde* in the West End has yet to be announced. Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage previously played the title killers in *Bonnie & Clyde* at the Arts Theatre in spring 2022. In a [London Theatre review](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/bonnie-and-clyde-review-arts-theatre), our critic said: “McCann makes for feverishly exciting theatre, which is no bad thing: I mean, if Clyde is going to fall hard for Bonnie, it’s quite nice if the audience does, too.” 

When Gage and McCann were in *Bonnie & Clyde* at the Arts Theatre, the pair spoke to London Theatre about playing the criminals. [Find out more about *Bonnie & Clyde* in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/frances-mayli-mccann-and-jordan-luke-gage-bonnie-and-clyde-appeal)

*Bonnie & Clyde* features an original book by Ivan Menchell, music by Frank Wildhorn, and lyrics by Don Black, with songs including "How 'Bout a Dance?" and "The World Will Remember Us."

Nick Winston directs, and Philip Whitcomb provides set and costume design. Lighting design is by Zoe Spurr, sound design by Tom Marshall, video design by Nina Dunn, and musical supervision by Katy Richardson.

*Bonnie & Clyde* is at the Garrick Theatre.

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Have we got news for you! *Newsies* is about to make headlines in London, as the award-winning musical makes its U.K. debut in November. In 2011, the real-life story of a newsboys' strike in New York became a beloved stage show, and the catchy tunes and invigorating choreography have earned *Newsies* countless "fansies" all over the world.

London audiences can now watch what happens for themselves when a scrappy group of teenage newsboys goes on strike against the powerful publisher Joseph Pulitzer. First, read all about the plot, cast, music, and performance information of *Newsies* in London, which immerses audiences in the world of 19th-century New York. How newsworthy!

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## What is *Newsies* about?

*Newsies* is the story of how a group of young newspaper sellers went head-to-head with one of the most powerful news magnates in the world and changed the future of workers' rights. Based on the real New York City newsboys' strike of 1899, the show follows how teenager Jack Kelly and his fellow newsboys go on strike against Joseph Pulitzer, the publisher of the New York World newspaper, after he suddenly charges them more money just to work. The newsies go on strike, and their small, unofficial union soon becomes the leaders of a citywide movement.

## Where is *Newsies* playing?

*Newsies* is at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, located at 3 Fulton Road in London, HA9 0SP. The venue has a 2,000-seat capacity. For *Newsies*, seating is in the round, with the audience surrounding the stage on multiple sides.

## How long is *Newsies*?

*Newsies* is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one interval. This is an average length for a musical.

## What days is *Newsies* playing?

*Newsies* runs from 29 November to 19 February. Through 1 January, *Newsies* runs Tuesday through Sunday, with no performances on Mondays as well as Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Beginning 2 January, *Newsies* will perform Wednesday through Sunday, with no performances on Mondays or Tuesdays.

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## When did *Newsies* premiere?

*Newsies* debuted as a movie in 1992 before getting the stage musical treatment nearly 20 years later. Learn more about how *Newsies* went from screen to stage and went on to make headlines worldwide.

- 1992: The Disney movie musical *Newsies* premiered in theatres. Christian Bale starred as Jack Kelly, and Kenny Ortega made his debut as a film director while also choreographing. The movie flopped initially but later gained a cult following.
- 2010: The first workshop of the *Newsies* musical took place. One cast member from that workshop, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie, would continue with the production.
- 2011: *Newsies* had its world-premiere production at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse. That pre-Broadway production only ran for three weeks, but it received widespread acclaim.
- 2012: *Newsies* opened on Broadway. Much of the Paper Mill cast, led by Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly, transferred with the production. The show ran at the Nederlander Theatre for two years — much longer than the originally planned three-month run — and won two Tony Awards.
- 2014: After closing on Broadway, *Newsies* launches a tour throughout the U.S. and Canada. The tour ran until 2017, playing 784 total performances in 65 North American cities.
- 2017: The tour ends with a special performance at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California. That show featured multiple lead actors from the original Broadway cast, alongside multiple touring company members. The performance was filmed and played in movie theatres for three days in 2017. It was then released on Netflix and has moved to Disney+.
- March 2022: *Newsies* celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Broadway premiere. Multiple members of its Broadway and touring productions performed a special New York concert in honor of the milestone.
- November 2022: *Newsies* makes its U.K. debut at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. This new production is in the round, with audience members surrounding the stage, and the action of the show takes place all throughout the theatre.

## Who wrote *Newsies*?

The book (or script) for the *Newsies* musical is by Harvey Fierstein. Fierstein is a multi-award-winning writer and actor who also wrote the musicals *Kinky Boots* and *La Cage aux Folles*, and wrote a new script for the classic musical *Funny Girl*. He adapted the *Newsies* book from the 1992 film's screenplay, by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

Composer Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman wrote the songs for the *Newsies* movie and musical. They edited multiple of the movie's songs and put them in the musical, like "Seize the Day" and "King of New York."

Menken is famous for composing multiple other Disney musicals on screen and stage, like *Beauty and the Beast*, *Aladdin*, and *The Little Mermaid.* *Newsies* is Feldman's only stage credit, but he's also written songs for Disney movies like *Oliver & Company* and *A Goofy Movie*.

## Who is in *Newsies*?

The *Newsies* cast is led by Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Jack Kelly, Bronté Barbé as Katherine Plumber, Matthew Duckett as Crutchie, Ryan Kopel as Davey, Cameron Blakely as Joseph Pulitzer, and Moya Angela as Medda Larkin.

## *Newsies* characters

The main *Newsies* characters are not just the newsies themselves, but also multiple figures from the high ranks of the newspaper world and more. Some are even based on real people from history. Learn more about the main characters in *Newsies*.

- Jack Kelly: A newsboy who leads his fellow newsies in the strike. He longs to escape New York and find a better life in Santa Fe, New Mexico once the strike is over, but hesitates after falling for Katherine. Jeremy Jordan and Christian Bale have played the character, and Jack is loosely based on real-life newsboy strike leader Kid Blink.
- Joseph Pulitzer: The publisher of the New York World. In real life and the musical, the newsies strike against him for raising the prices of the papers they must buy in order to resell them.
- Katherine Plumber: A reporter for the New York Sun, a paper uninvolved in the strike. She wants to be taken seriously as a female reporter, and she covers the newsies' strike as her first major story. Along the way, she falls for Jack. 
- Davey Jacobs: A fellow newsie who works alongside his little brother, Les. Davey becomes Jack's right-hand man and the brains behind the strike, though he's reluctant at first.
- Crutchie: A newsboy who uses a crutch; he is a close friend of Jack.
- Medda Larkin: A vaudeville singer in New York and Jack's friend. He paints backdrops for her shows, and in return, she offers him refuge at the theatre she owns and performs at when he needs it.

## *Newsies* songs

*Newsies* features 17 songs, which include all the major songs from the film plus multiple tracks written specifically for the stage show. Here are all the songs in the *Newsies* musical.

### Act I

- Santa Fe (Prologue) – Jack and Crutchie
- Carrying the Banner – Jack, Newsies, Nuns
- The Bottom Line – Pulitzer, Seitz, Bunsen, Hannah
- That's Rich – Medda
- Never Planned on You/Don't Come A-Knocking / I Never Planned on You – Jack, Katherine, Bowery Beauties
- The World Will Know – Jack, Davey, Les, Newsies
- Watch What Happens – Katherine
- Seize the Day – Davey, Jack, Les, Newsies
- Santa Fe – Jack

### Act Two

- King of New York – Davey, Les, Katherine, Newsies
- Watch What Happens (Reprise) – Jack, Davey, Katherine, Les
- The Bottom Line (Reprise) – Pulitzer, Seitz, Mayor
- Brooklyn's Here – Spot Conlon and Newsies
- Something to Believe In – Jack and Katherine
- Seize the Day (Reprise) – Newsies
- Once and for All – Jack, Davey, Les, Katherine, Darcy, Bill, Newsies
- Finale – Company

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## What awards has *Newsies* won?

The Broadway production of the *Newsies* musical has won multiple awards in the States. Here are the major awards *Newsies* has won and been nominated for.

- Tony Awards: *Newsies* on Broadway won the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Original Score (for composer Alan Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman) and Best Choreography (for Christopher Gattelli). The show got an additional six nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical (for Harvey Fierstein), and Best Direction (for Jeff Calhoun).
- Drama Desk Awards: *Newsies* replicated its Tonys success at the Drama Desk Awards in New York, winning Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Music. The show received four other nominations, including Outstanding Musical.
- Grammy Awards: The *Newsies* score was nominated for Best Musical Theater Album.

## Major productions of *Newsies*

*Newsies* has only had a handful of major productions, but every one has been a smash hit. Learn more about all the major productions of *Newsies* leading up to the U.K. premiere.

- 2011 world premiere: *Newsies*'s first production was at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Many of that production's leading actors — including Jeremy Jordan as Jack Kelly, John Dossett as Pulitzer, Kara Lindsay as Katherine, and Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Crutchie — transferred with the production to Broadway.
- 2012 Broadway premiere: *Newsies* opened on Broadway in March 2012 to positive reviews, earning eight Tony nominations (and two wins) three months later. The show was initially supposed to play a limited, 100-performance run, but due to fan demand, that changed to an open-ended run that ended after over 1,000 performances.
- 2014 North American tour: A *Newsies* national tour traveled to 65 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Between 2014 and 2017, the show played nearly 800 tour performances, culminating in a filmed performance at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre that featured multiple original Broadway cast members alongside the touring ensemble.
- 2022 U.K. premiere: *Newsies* makes its London debut in 2022 at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. This is a new production (as opposed to a replica of the U.S. production), with a new director/choreographer, Matt Cole.

## Onscreen adaptations of *Newsies*

*Newsies* was a movie musical before it became a stage musical. The *Newsies* movie premiered in 1992 and featured songs like "Carrying the Banner," "Seize the Day," "Santa Fe," and "King of New York," which were later reworked and became some of the stage show's most iconic numbers. Christian Bale starred in that movie as Jack Kelly.

After the musical achieved success on Broadway and toured across the country, cast members from the Broadway and touring productions came together for a special *Newsies* performance at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California. That show was filmed and released in movie theatres for three days in 2017, and it's now available to stream on Disney+.

## Fun facts about *Newsies*

Extra! Extra! Read more about it! Learn additional fun facts about the *Newsies* musical, film, and more below.

- Fans of the *Newsies* musical are called "fansies."
- After *Newsies* closed on Broadway, one new song was written for the touring production: "Letter From the Refuge," sung by Crutchie. That song is now included in all productions of *Newsies*.
- The *Newsies* movie and musical are based on the real New York newsboys' strike of 1899. Led by young newsboys Kid Blink (the inspiration for Jack Kelly) and David Simmons, newspaper sellers across the city went on strike to protest unfair pay from Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. The strike lasted for two weeks, and the deal the newsboys strike with their employers in *Newsies* is nearly the same as what happened in real life.
- Some other fictional characters also have real-life inspirations: Davey, Jack's right-hand man and the brains behind the strike, has a similar name to real-life union president David Simmons, and Katherine is named for Pulitzer's real-life daughter. Plus, multiple characters in *Newsies* are named for real-life newsboys from the 1899 strike, including Racetrack Higgins, Mush Meyers, and Spot Conlon.

## How to get *Newsies* tickets

Now is the time to seize the day and book *Newsies* tickets on London Theatre. The world will know soon that *Newsies* is the must-see show of the winter, so book seats now before you miss this beloved, high-energy musical once and for all.

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Learn more about this headline-making musical and get tickets to the European premiere of *Newsies*, currently playing at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. 

There’s no better way to escape those dark winter nights than with a trip to the theatre. Happily, November is serving up plenty of exciting London shows to keep any winter blues at bay, with some major openings in the West End and beyond.

Fans of the Netflix sci-fi series *Stranger Things* will want to make a beeline for the exciting theatrical spin-off, The First Shadow, and you’ve got a second chance to catch the simply astonishing *My Neighbour Totoro*. Plus there’s intriguing royal drama with *Backstairs Billy*, and a starry cast for new play *Lyonesse*.

It’s also a great month for concerts, with amazing West End and Broadway names like Rachel Tucker and Mandy Patinkin treating London audiences to an intimate show. All of that, and the Christmas fun is beginning with festive goodies like Elf.

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## [*Stranger Things: The First Shadow*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29263-stranger-things-the-first-shadow), Phoenix Theatre

We’re back in Hawkins, Indiana, but this story is set in the 1950s rather than the 1980s – so some of the Netflix series’ favourite characters, like Joyce and Hopper, are still in high school.

This prequel tale will also dig into the origin story of villain Henry Creel aka Vecna, which means crucial hints for the show’s final season. It’s created by Kate Trefry and Jack Thorne, and directed by Stephen Daldry.

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## *[Lyonesse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31741-lyonesse)*, Harold Pinter Theatre

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James star in Penelope Skinner’s new drama. Scott Thomas plays a reclusive actress who disappeared 30 years ago, and is now ready to reveal all to the world.

James is the young film executive who visits her to assist in this comeback – but who will ultimately control the story? Ian Rickson directs this intriguing and topical play.

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## [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets), Barbican

Last year, the Royal Shakespeare Company brought Studio Ghibli’s iconic film to theatrical life in the most magical and moving way, and the Barbican production went on to win six Olivier Awards.

Now it’s back for a welcome second run. Follow two sisters as they explore their new home in the countryside, while their mother is in hospital, and discover all the ancient spirits surrounding them – including the amazing puppet Totoro.

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## [*Peter Pan Goes Wrong*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28171-peter-pan-goes-wrong), Lyric Theatre

Mischief’s hit show is back in the West End for a festive run. This hysterical follow-up to The Play That Goes Wrong sees the unlucky Cornley Drama Society trying to stage JM Barrie’s tale – with inevitable results…

It’s a hilarious spin on the beloved Peter Pan tale, an awfully big adventure with some awfully big disasters. Of course, trying to fly to Neverland is asking for trouble! This is gut-busting fun for all the family.

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## [*Backstairs Billy*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/32850-backstairs-billy), Duke of York’s Theatre

Michael Grandage directs this fascinating look at a little-known royal relationship, between the late Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon. Set in 1979, the play reflects a turbulent time for Britain under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Penelope Wilton stars as the Queen Mother, and Luke Evans plays Billy, in this intriguing behind-the-scenes comedy by Marcelo Dos Santos.

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## *[Elf](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical)*, Dominion Theatre

You know it’s time to start your Christmas shopping when Buddy is back in the West End. The popular stage version of the Will Ferrell-starring comedy film Elf, this family-friendly musical comedy sees Buddy journeying from the North Pole to New York to find his dad.

We first saw *Elf* at the Dominion back in 2015, with Buddy played by Jay McGuiness. The 2023 production is led by Matthew Wolfenden, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Rebecca Lock and Kim Ismay.

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## *[Rachel Tucker in Concert](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29791-rachel-tucker)*, Cadogan Hall

West End and Broadway leading lady Rachel Tucker is an international star thanks to her remarkable work in everything from Wicked and Come From Away to We Will Rock You and Sting musical The Last Ship.

This is a rare chance to see her perform in concert – not just the standout songs from those shows, but plenty of other songs from musicals and from other genres too. It’s also the launch for Tucker’s third album, so it’s a truly unmissable event.

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## *[Two Strangers (carry a cake across New York)*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31397-two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york), Kiln Theatre

It’s a transatlantic romcom-meets-new musical! Upbeat Brit Dougal is flying to New York for his dad’s wedding, where he meets impatient Robin, sister of the bride. Will opposites attract?

This new musical is from the British writing team of Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, and stars Sam Tutty (of *Dear Evan Hansen* fame) and Dujonna Gift.

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## [*Mandy Patinkin – Live in Concert*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28266-mandy-patinkin-in-concert), Lyric Theatre

TV and film viewers may recognise him from Homeland  and The Princess Bride, but stagey fans know that Mandy Patinkin is also a musical theatre legend, the star of *Sunday in the Park with George, Evita* and more.

This November, don’t miss this thrilling chance to see him in concert in London. Accompanied on Adam Ben-David at the piano, hear Patinkin sing everything from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and of course Sondheim.

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## [*The Interview*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29213-the-interview), Park Theatre

It’s royal drama, part two! This time it’s Princess Diana in the theatrical spotlight, and a very controversial moment in history: her now-controversial 1995 TV interview with Martin Bashir.

Jonathan Maitland’s new political play examines Diana, Bashir and the BBC as he questions what we justify in the name of truth, and who ultimately tells our story. Yolanda Kettle, Tibu Fortes, Naomi Frederick and Ciaran Owens star.

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## [*Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28486-feeling-afraid-as-if-something-terrible-is-going-to-happen), Bush Theatre

This is the first London run of the smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show, which won the Fringe First Award and had audiences both laughing and wiping away tears, and sees Samuel Barnett reprise his acclaimed performance.

Marcelo Dos Santos’s one-man show is about a queer comedian in his thirties who finally meets his Mr Right, only to sabotage this shot at true love. Matthew Xia directs.

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## [*To Have and to Hold*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30970-to-have-and-to-hold), Hampstead Theatre

Hampstead hosts the world premiere of this new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors, Jack Absolute Flies Again), directed by Richard Wilson and starring Alun Armstrong and Marlene Sidaway.

To Have and to Hold centres on retired couple Jack and Florence, who are happily bickering their way through the years. But drama comes in the form of their anxious son and daughter, in this amusing multi-generational tale.

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## [*Sputnik Sweetheart*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34731-sputnik-sweetheart), Arcola Theatre

Bryony Lavery adapts the wonderful novel by Haruki Murakami for stage. Murakami’s globe-spanning tale follows a man searching for his lost love, a young Japanese writer who disappears in Greece.

Part detective story, part tortured romance and part mystical experience, Sputnik Sweetheart is directed by Melly Still and stars Millicent Wong, Naruto Komatsu and Natsumi Kuroda.

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## *The Witches*, National Theatre

We just can’t get enough of Roald Dahl musicals! Joining the likes of Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is this hugely exciting new adaptation by Dave Malloy (the Tony-winning Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812) and Lucy Kirkwood (Olivier Award winner for Chimerica).

Can Luke and his grandmother defeat the witches’ evil plan? The cast features Katherine Kingsley as the Grand High Witch, Sally Ann Triplett as Gran, and Daniel Rigby as Mr Stringer.

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Top theatre to see in London in November

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West End

Find out the best shows to see in London in November 2023.

There’s a new cast taking over Rodeo Drive. Find out the new [*Pretty Woman: The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/18613-pretty-woman-the-musical-tickets) cast, and performances continue at the [Savoy Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/savoy-theatre) to 2 Apr. 2023. Book *Pretty Woman: The Musical* tickets on London Theatre.

Courtney Bowman will take over the role of Kit de Luca from Rachael Wooding. Bowman recently played Elle Woods in *Legally Blonde* and Anne Boleyn in *Six*. Andy Barke assumes the role of Happy Man/Mr Thompson from Bob Harms. Bowman and Barke join the cast on 15 November.

*Pretty Woman: The Musica*l stars [Aimie Atkinson](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/aimie-atkinson) as Vivian Ward, [Danny Mac](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/danny-mac) as Edward Lewis, John Addison, Jemma Alexander, Becky Anderson, Matt Bateman, Patrick Barrett, Robertina Bonano, Oliver Brenin, Alex Charles, Daniel Clift Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Elishia Edwards, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Antony Hewitt, Helen Hill, Mark Holden, Elly Jay, Matt Jones, Kurt Kansley, Georgia Kleopa, Annabelle Laing, Will Luckett, Curtis Patrick, Hassun Sharif, Cilla Silvia and Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke.

Based on the 1990 film of the same name starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, *Pretty Woman: The Musical* sees two strangers come together in unexpected ways. 

*Pretty Woman* features a book by Garry Marshall and J. F. Lawton, music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Tom Rogers from the original Broadway designs by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, and sound design by John Shivers.

*Pretty Woman: The Musical* is at the Savoy Theatre.

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*Photo credit: Pretty Woman: The Musical (Photo courtesy of production)*

Courtney Bowman to join ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’, tickets available through April 2023

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Pretty Woman: The Musical

It's time to head back to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time live on stage at it’s glamorous new home - the Savoy Theatre. Get ready to fall in love London as the record breaking box office smash-hit musical returns.

She will take over the role of Kit De Luca.

Nobody puts the new [*Dirty Dancing*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24338-dirty-dancing---the-classic-story-on-stage-tickets) cast in the corner. Find out who will star in *Dirty Dancing* at the [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre) from 21 January to 29 April. Book *Dirty Dancing* tickets on London Theatre.

Michael O’Reilly and Kira Malou reprise the roles of Johnny Castle and Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman from the spring 2022 performances. In a [*Dirty Dancing* review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/dirty-dancing-review-dominion-theatre), our critic said: “[Malou] is a fantastic physical performer - comically awkward in her early lessons, gradually growing into a skilled dancer and also a young woman discovering and owning her body. Her seduction of Johnny, set to "Cry to Me", is seriously steamy, and all the more powerful for being wordless.”

*Dirty Dancing* features Charlotte Gooch as Penny Johnson, Georgina Castle as Lisa Houseman, Lynden Edwards as Jake Houseman, Jackie Morrison as Marjorie Houseman, Colin Charles as Tito Suarez, Michael Remick as Max Kellerman, and Tony Stansfield as Mr Schumacher.

The cast features Joel Benjamin, Chrissy Brooke, Shaquille Brush, Inez Budd, Morgan Burgess, Charlotte Coggin, Danny Colligan, Alastair Crosswell, Callum Fitzgerald, Christopher Fry, Lily Laight, Hollie-Ann Lowe, Ben Middleton, Carly Miles, Ayden Morgan, Tom Mussell, Lee Nicholson, Tom Parsons, Miles Russell, Nathan Ryles, and Lydia Sterling.

Based on the 1978 movie of the same name, *Dirty Dancing* follows a holidaymaker who falls in love with the resort's dance instructor. There’s 35 songs in *Dirty Dancing*, including songs from the Dirty Dancing film like “She’s Like the Wind,” “Do You Love Me?,” and the Grammy-winning track “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” 

Federico Bellone directs *Dirty Dancing*, and the show features costume design by Jennifer Irwin, lighting design by Valerio Tiberi, sound design by Armando Vertullo, and choreography by Austin Wilks.

*Dirty Dancing* is at the Dominion Theatre.

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*Photo credit: Kira Malou and Michael O’Reilly (Photo by Mark Senior)*

‘Dirty Dancing’ announces West End cast for 2023 

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Recommended 14+ - there are scenes of partial nudity and the storyline addresses the topic of abortion. Children under the age of 5 cannot be admitted to the auditorium.  All patrons, regardless of age must have a valid ticket.

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Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage

The musical returns to the Dominion Theatre.


Ahead of [*The Mousetrap*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/333-mousetrap-tickets) turning 70 in the West End, find out the new *The Mousetrap* cast. *The Mousetrap* has also revealed plans for celebrating its 70th anniversary at [St Martin's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/st-martins-theatre) on 25 November 2022. Book *The Mousetrap* tickets on London Theatre. 

In celebration of the 70th anniversary, an additional performance will take place on Friday 25 November. Guests with a historic connection to the show will be invited to attend. To date, the show has been performed over 28,000 times in London.

*The Mousetrap* will also welcome a new cast from 21 November: George banks, George Jones, Jonathan Tynan-Moss, Phoebe Sparrow, Philip Childs, Rob Pomfret, Sara Lessore, Sarah Whitlock.

During Agatha Christie's *The Mousetrap*, a group of holidaymakers are interviewed by police after a spate of local murders. As the guests reveal their identities and past decisions, the murderer is eventually unmasked. [Find out more about *The Mousetrap* in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/why-you-need-to-see-agatha-christie-the-mousetrap-in-the-west-end) 

## When did *The Mousetrap* open in London?

*The Mousetrap* opened in London at the Ambassadors Theatre on 25 November 1952. The Agatha Christie play then moved to the St. Martin's Theatre in 1974. 

*The Mousetrap* is at St. Martin’s Theatre. 

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‘The Mousetrap’ announces new cast for 70th anniversary

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Recommended age: 7+. Children under school age will not be permitted entry. Under 16yo must be accompanied by an adult. All children must have their own ticket.

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production – which has become as much of a London icon as Big Ben or Buckingham Palace – is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!

As news spreads of a murder in London, seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a stately countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer?  Can you solve the mystery before another “mouse” goes SNAP? 

For almost 70 years, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. HAVE YOUDUNNIT

The play celebrates its milestone on 25 November.


We all need a good laugh sometimes, and especially in the winter – it’s the perfect antidote to those long, cold, frosty nights. Happily, the West End is chock-full of uproarious comedies, which are bound to make you forget your troubles with their side-splitting slapstick or sizzling one-liners. 

Mischief’s Goes Wrong franchise continues to make audiences howl with laughter, including original hit *[The Play That Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/345-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets)* and seasonal special *Peter Pan Goes Wrong*. Or perhaps you might like the right royal comedy *[Backstairs Billy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/32850-backstairs-billy)* – *The Crown* with more gags – or the incredible long-runner [*The Book of Mormon*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets), still the most outrageous comedy in town.

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## *[The Play That Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/345-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets)*, [Duchess Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/duchess-theatre)

All the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society wants to do is put on its latest show, a 1920s country-house murder mystery in the Agatha Christie vein – but everything conspires against this hilariously beleaguered amateur drama troupe. 

Cast members forget their lines or are knocked out cold, music cues are muddled, the doors stick, and, piece by piece, the entire set collapses around them – even as the cast try desperately to keep the show going. Their wrongdoings will have you crying with laughter.

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## *[Backstairs Billy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/32850-backstairs-billy)*, [Duke of York's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/duke-of-yorks-theatre)

Marcelos Dos Santos gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes at Clarence House and offers a riveting new view of the late Queen Mother via her relationship with her devoted Page of the Backstairs, William “Billy” Tallon.

As portrayed by Luke Evans, the latter is a wickedly funny, flamboyant gay man, whose naughty sense of humour chimes with that of the Queen Mother – who just wants some fun. Add in high-wire farce involving a formal function and a phallic artwork, and this show is a right royal treat of a comedy.

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## *[Peter Pan Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28171-peter-pan-goes-wrong)*, [Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-theatre)

Why have one Mischief show in the West End when you can have two? Theatregoers have their pick of brilliantly catastrophic shows this Christmas, as *[Peter Pan Goes Wrong](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28171-peter-pan-goes-wrong)* flies back into town – and promptly crashes.

Yes, this disaster-laden riff on JM Barrie’s classic tale about Peter, Wendy and their adventures in Neverland involves not just Cornley Society mayhem like flubbed lines and backstage rivalries, but the added craziness of wirework. It’s seasonal silliness galore. 

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## *[Dear England](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/33512-dear-england)*, [Prince Edward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/prince-edward-theatre)

James Graham scored big-time with his cracking National Theatre show about England manager Gareth Southgate (played by Joseph Fiennes) and how he transformed the culture of our national football team – and transformed the country too.

Although it stealthily tackles big subjects like Englishness, masculinity and mental health, it's a rollicking ride in Rupert Goold’s hugely entertaining production, with a great cast wittily inhabiting all those iconic sporting figures. This is a great night out, whether or not you're footie mad.

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## *[The Unfriend](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26431-the-unfriend)*, [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre)

It’s the ultimate British nightmare. Peter and Debbie befriend a stranger on holiday, the brash American Elsa, and invite her to stay – and she actually turns up! Worse, she’s harbouring a dark secret. But how can they get rid of her politely?

*Sherlock* and *Doctor Who* writer Steven Moffat made a memorable theatre debut with this hysterical cringe comedy, directed by Mark Gatiss. It’s back by popular demand for an encore run, starring Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander, and Frances Barber.

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## *[Noises Off](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26701-noises-off)*, [Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-haymarket)

Michael Frayn’s peerless farce-within-a-farce is a timeless classic of British comedy. It follows an increasingly fractious theatre troupe as they tour a creaky sex farce around the country, all while dealing with much funnier dramas behind the scenes – which we see literally as the set flips around to show us the backstage.

This 40th-anniversary production, impeccably directed by Lindsay Posner, has an all-star cast that features Felicity Kendal, Alexander Hanson, Mathew Horne, James Fleet, Jonathan Coy, and Tamzin Outhwaite. It’s finishing soon, so make sure you don’t miss it!

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## *[The Motive and the Cue](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/31956-the-motive-and-the-cue)*, [Noel Coward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/noel-coward-theatre)

It’s the clash of the theatrical titans in Jack Thorne’s fascinating and often uproarious backstage play, which takes us into the rehearsal room where Richard Burton is preparing to give his Hamlet on Broadway in 1964, directed by Sir John Gielgud.

Their sparring is great fun, as is the juxtaposition between Burton's drink-fuelled Hollywood lifestyle (with new celebrity wife Elizabeth Burton) and Gielgud's frugal existence, as vividly illustrated in Sam Mendes’s production. Johnny Flynn and Mark Gatiss make a brilliant double act in this must-see meta-comedy.

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## *[The Book of Mormon](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets)*, [Prince of Wales Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/prince-of-wales-theatre)

Last but definitely not least, *[The Book of Mormon](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/287-book-of-mormon-tickets)* is one of the most jaw-dropping comedies, full stop, in the West End or otherwise. Created by *South Park*’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone and composer Robert Lopez (*Frozen*, *Avenue Q*), it’s a rip-roaring satire that takes no prisoners.

The musical follows two naïve and mismatched Mormon missionaries posted to a remote village in Uganda. It pokes fun at everyone, including the Mormons whose only knowledge of Africa comes from *[The Lion King](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets)*, but it also shows a sweet friendship developing. *The Book of Mormon* is a madcap comedy with heart.

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The best comedies in the West End

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From side-splitting farce to royal romps to dark comedies and much more, here are the London plays and musicals most likely to bring a smile to your face.

Olivier Award winner Anthony Boyle has joined the cast of [*Long Day's Journey into Night*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night), the latest revival of Eugene O'Neill's celebrated classic play. Performances run at [Wyndham's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre) from 19 March.

Boyle, best known for originating the role of Scorpius Malfoy in [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21176-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-parts-one-two-tickets) in the West End (Olivier Award) and on Broadway (Tony Award nomination), will play Edmund Tyrone. He replaces the previously announced Alex Lawther, who has withdrawn from the production due to scheduling conflicts.

As previously announced, the starry cast also features Brian Cox (*Succession*) as James Tyrone, Patricia Clarkson (*Sharp Objects*) as Mary Tyrone, Daryl McCormack (*Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*) as James Jr, and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*) as Cathleen.

*Long Day's Journey into Night* takes place over one summer day in the life of the Tyrone family. Closely based on O'Neill's own dysfunctional family, the story shows how addiction, betrayal, and love rock the Tyrones' lives.

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Anthony Boyle to join 'Long Day's Journey into Night' cast

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Recommend age 12+. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.

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Long Day’s Journey Into Night

The Emmy, Golden Globe and Olivier award-winning actor Brian Cox, makes his return to the London stage in Spring 2024 starring in Long Day’s Journey Into Night.

Boyle will replace the previously announced Alex Lawther in the upcoming West End production starring Brian Cox, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 19 March.

The best of the West End meets the ballroom! On 2 December, it's Musicals Week on *Strictly Come Dancing*, where the five remaining couples are dancing to songs from London's hit musicals.

Take a sneak peek at the West End musicals featured on *Strictly Come Dancing* this Saturday, from Disney classics to film-to-stage adaptations and more. If you like the numbers you see and hear, book tickets to see the full shows live in London!

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## *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*

Maybe Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzman can-can-can advance to the next round with their paso doble to "Backstage Romance" — a steamy mash-up of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," Britney Spears's "Toxic," and more — from *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*.

Based on the hit Baz Luhrmann film, the stage show follows the star-crossed romance between a writer and a courtesan at the title nightclub. With all the glamour of the movie and dozens more modern [pop songs](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/all-the-pop-songs-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical), the stage show is even more spectacular (spectacular).

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## *Wicked*

Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe could change the course of the competition for good with their foxtrot to "For Good." This bittersweet ode to friendship is from *Wicked*, a *Wizard of Oz* prequel that imagines Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, as friends before their fellow Ozians pitted them against each other.

This musical blockbuster has been in the West End since 2006 and continues to enchant audiences with songs like "Defying Gravity" and "Dancing Through Life." That one sounds like a plum choice for the next *Strictly* Musicals Week!

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## *Dirty Dancing*

Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell are sure to have the time of their lives doing a salsa to “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life” from the iconic romance film *Dirty Dancing*, which got the West End musical treatment in 2022. 

The show had two successful runs in London, but the latest closed in April 2023. While you wait for it to dance back around again, you can see other romantic, dance-heavy musicals like [*Crazy For You*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27116-crazy-for-you) and [*Mamma Mia!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/304-mamma-mia-tickets)

## *Mary Poppins* and *Beauty and the Beast*

The remaining two numbers in Musicals Week are from Disney favorites. Nigel Harman and Katya Jones will Charleston to the high-stepping "Step in Time" from *Mary Poppins*, the classic story of a magical nanny, and Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola will quickstep to "Belle" from *Beauty and the Beast*, about a bookish young woman who teaches a selfish beast to love.

Neither show is currently in the West End, so you unfortunately can't hear these songs on stage. But if you want to get your Disney fix, check out the long-running blockbuster [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) or the magical princess tale [*Frozen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical).

## See *Strictly Come Dancing* live

Can't get enough of *Strictly* on screen? Combine the dancing of the TV programme with the thrill of live theatre by seeing the *Strictly Come Dancing* U.K. tour. The tour will stop in [Birmingham](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34580-strictly-come-dancing-birmingham), [Sheffield](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34581-strictly-come-dancing-sheffield), [Newcastle](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34582-strictly-come-dancing-newcastle), [Glasgow](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34583-strictly-come-dancing-glasgow), [Liverpool](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34584-strictly-come-dancing-liverpool), [Leeds](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34585-strictly-come-dancing-leeds), [Manchester](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34586-strictly-come-dancing-manchester), [Nottingham](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34587-strictly-come-dancing-nottingham), and [London](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34579-strictly-come-dancing-london), and London Theatre has tickets to them all.

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See West End musicals featured on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

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Week 11 of the hit ballroom dancing competition programme is Musicals Week, and five couples will perform to songs from beloved theatre on 2 December.

Brian Cox had an incredible star turn on the gripping TV drama *Succession*, and he's now taking the opportunity to return to the West End stage. From March 2024, he stars in Eugene O’Neill’s Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece *[Long Day’s Journey into Night](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night)*.

Jeremy Herrin directs Cox in this revival at the [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/wyndhams-theatre) in London, along with an all-star cast: Patricia Clarkson (Oscar-nominated for *Pieces of April*), Alex Lawther (*The End of the F---ing World*), Daryl McCormack (movies *Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*, and *The Lesson*), and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*).

Ahead of Cox’s exciting return to the West End, get to know the actor’s full career on stage and screen.

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## Brian Cox’s beginnings

Brian Cox was born in 1946 in Dundee, Scotland. His parents were working class and, following his father’s death from pancreatic cancer when Cox was eight years old, his older sisters helped bring him up.

Cox nurtured his passion for the stage at Dundee Repertory Theatre, and he left aged 17 to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

## Brian Cox on stage

Cox’s earliest experience of theatre was aged 14 at Dundee Rep. He also performed in the first show at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, *The Servant O’ Twa Maisters*, in 1965. He then played the title role in *Peer Gynt* at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1967 and made his West End debut later that year, playing Orlando in *As You Like It* at London’s [Vaudeville Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/vaudeville-theatre).

That impressive West End performance sparked Cox’s long run of Shakespearean roles with both the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre) and the RSC – from *Titus Andronicus*, *Julius Caesar*, and *The Taming of the Shrew* to *King Lear* and *Richard III*. In fact he first played the Duke of Burgundy to Laurence Olivier’s Lear, in 1983, then graduated to the title role in 1990.

But he performed numerous other works too, including several productions at the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/royal-court-theatre), such as *In Celebration*, *Cromwell*, and *Hedda Gabler*. In 1984, he starred in Ron Hutchinson’s *Rat in the Skull* and went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a New Play.

He also starred in *Danton’s Death* at the National, and in 1985, he made his Broadway and off-Broadway debuts – in Eugene O’Neill’s *Strange Interlude* and the transfer of *Rat in the Skull*. Cox won his second Olivier for *Titus Andronicus* in 1988.

Cox is a musical actor, too, playing Harold Hill in *The Music Man* at [Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/regents-park-open-air-theatre) in 1994. He returned to Broadway in 1997 with *St Nicholas*, and then with Yasmina Reza’s modern classic *Art*.

The 2000s saw Cox back at the Royal Court with Conor McPherson’s *Dublin Carol*, and then premiering Tom Stoppard’s *Rock ‘N’ Roll* at the Royal Court and on Broadway. He starred in another McPherson play, *The Weir*, at the [Donmar Warehouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/donmar-warehouse) in 2014, took *The Great Society* to Broadway in 2019, and most recently starred as Bach in new play *The Score* at the Theatre Royal Bath earlier this year.

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## Brian Cox in film

Cox made his film debut playing Leon Trotsky in the 1971 movie *Nicholas and Alexandra*. He then starred in the film adaptation of theatre production *In Celebration* in 1975. He came to wider public attention in 1986 with his chilling performance as Dr Hannibal Lecktor in the Michael Mann thriller *Manhunter*.

Roles followed in big Hollywood movies like the adventure film *Prince of Jutland*, historical dramas *Rob Roy* and *Braveheart*, sci-fi *Chain Reaction*, thrillers *The Long Kiss Goodnight* and *Kiss the Girls*, sports drama *The Boxer*, and comedy *Rushmore* – all cementing Cox’s screen presence and sheer range.

He was critically acclaimed for his performance as a paedophile in *L.I.E.* in 2001, earning a Satellite Award and nominations for the Independent Spirit Award and AFI Award.

In 2002, he took a key role in the film that kicked off a massive franchise: *The Bourne Identity*. He played CIA Deputy Director Ward Abbott, who appears again in the 2004 sequel *The Bourne Supremacy*. Cox also joined the *X-Men* universe in 2003, playing the villainous William Stryker in *X2*.

Subsequent films included the ancient epic *Troy*, Woody Allen’s *Match Point*, David Fincher’s thriller *Zodiac*, a big-screen *Coriolanus* directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes, and *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*. In 2017 he played the title role in *Churchill*. 

Most recently, he starred opposite Kate Beckinsale in *The Prisoner’s Daughter*, and he’s leading a new horror comedy, *The Parenting*, alongside Edie Falco and Lisa Kudrow.

## Brian Cox on TV

Cox’s first TV appearance was in 1968 in the BBC anthology series *Theatre 625*. He then played Henry II in medieval dramatisation *The Devil’s Crown* in 1978, followed by Laurent LeClaire in *Thérèse Raquin*. He guest-starred in the likes of *Red Dwarf* and *Inspector Morse*.

Numerous TV roles followed, including the closeted father of a gay man in *The Lost Language of Cranes*, which earned Cox a BAFTA nomination in 1993. He also won acclaim for playing Hermann Göring in the 2000 docudrama *Nuremberg*, about the trials of the same name. Cox was nominated for a Golden Globe and won his first Emmy Award.

In 2001, Cox played Harry Moon in TV sitcom *Frasier* and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor. In 2006, he took on a very different part as impresario Jack Langrishe in TV Western *Deadwood*.

He continued to play key guest roles in everything from *Doctor Who* and *A Touch of Cloth* to *Shetland* and *Penny Dreadful*. Cox also starred in the adaptation of hit novel *The Slap* in 2015 and in the BBC’s *War & Peace* in 2016.

But perhaps his most enduring role is that of Logan Roy in *Succession*. From 2018-23, Cox played the towering patriarch who manipulated and abused his unfortunate children and potential successors to his media empire. 

The HBO series has won countless awards, with Cox himself winning a Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble, and being nominated for multiple Emmy Awards.

Cox’s most recent project is a more lighthearted one: acting as the host – and antagonist – in the James Bond-themed competition show *007: Road to a Million*.

It will be thrilling to see him back in action, playing another intimidating father figure in *Long Day’s Journey into Night*, in Jeremy Herrin’s highly anticipated West End revival.

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Learn more about Brian Cox's career ahead of 'Long Day's Journey into Night'

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Brian Cox returns to the West End in 2024 to star in director Jeremy Herrin's highly anticipated revival of Eugene O'Neill's *Long Day's Journey into Night*.

*A Mirror*, the critically acclaimed drama from Sam Holcroft, will transfer to the West End next year following its world premiere this past summer. The show will play at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/trafalgar-theatre) for 12 weeks beginning on 22 January, with opening night on 1 February.

Jonny Lee Miller (*Trainspotting*, *Elementary*) will reprise his leading role as Čelik from the [Almeida Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/almeida-theatre) premiere, and Tanya Reynolds (*Sex Education*) will reprise hers as Mei. Additionally, Geoffrey Streatfeild will return as Bax, and Samuel Adewunmi will make his West End debut as Adem.

*A Mirror* is set at the wedding of Leyla and Joel, which gradually reveals itself to be more than it seems. London Theatre's four-star [review of the Almeida production](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/a-mirror-review-almeida-theatre) reads, "Holcroft’s witty satire is an exuberant experience if you surrender to its looping structure, which does pay off smartly in a big climactic reveal."

Jeremy Herrin returns to direct. *A Mirror* also features sets and costumes are by Max Jones, lighting by Azusa Ono, composition and sound by Nick Powell, and fight direction by Jonathan Holby.

Check back for information on *A Mirror* tickets on London Theatre.

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Award-winning actors Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Elementary) and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education, Scenes with Girls) star in the "extraordinary and mesmeric" __*A Mirror*__, coming to London's West End following a sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre. 

Sam Holcroft's play originally premiered at the Almeida Theatre in August and will now play a limited engagement at the Trafalgar Theatre from January.

Three exciting actors join forces to star in a major London revival of David Ireland’s 2018 dark comedy, *[Ulster American](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35882-ulster-american)*. Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland lead Jeremy Herrin’s production at [Riverside Studios](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/riverside-studios), which plays a limited eight-week season from 4 December to 27 January.

Of course, that trio of performers is already popular with audiences, thanks to the numerous screen credits between them – including *Cheers*, *The Hunger Games*, *True Detective*, *The Lord of the Rings*, *The Hobbit*, *Planet of the Apes*, and *Derry Girls*.

Read on to get to know this cast even better, and find out more about their roles in *Ulster American*.

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## What is *Ulster American* about?

Northern Irish playwright David Ireland premiered *Ulster American* in 2018 at the Traverse Theatre during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This provocative satire centres on an American actor, an English director, and (like Ireland) a Northern Irish playwright, who all have different aims with their latest project: a West End play about a Protestant activist.

The Oscar-winning actor, Jay, is fixated on connecting with his Irish roots, while playwright Ruth has Hollywood ambitions. Director Leigh hopes the play will reflect a divided Britain just after the Brexit referendum. 

In a fraught session at Leigh’s flat, they descend into furious arguments over everything from national identity and gender to politics and anti-PC speech. It’s very much a play for our times, presenting *Ulster American*'s big issues in a razor-sharp, blisteringly funny way — and with of-the-moment stars to boot.

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## Woody Harrelson

Hollywood A-lister Woody Harrelson stars as Jay. Born in 1961 in Texas, he got his big break in 1985 when he was cast as the endearing but dim bartender Woody in the hit sitcom *Cheers*. Harrelson received five Emmy Award nominations and won once during his eight seasons on the programme.

He guest starred on several other TV shows, including *Cheers* spin-off *Frasier*, *Will & Grace*, *The Simpsons*, and *Spin City*. In 2014, Harrelson co-starred with Matthew McConaughey in the acclaimed first season of crime drama *True Detective*. In 2023, he starred in *White House Plumbers*, which tells the true story of how Richard Nixon’s political operatives accidentally overturned his presidency. 

But Harrelson’s career went stratospheric on the big screen. He made his movie debut in 1986 with sports comedy *Wildcats* and soon racked up many notable credits, including the Oscar-winning films *No Country for Old Men* and *Three Billboads Outside Ebbing, Missouri*. He also starred opposite Robert Redford and Demi Moore in the zeitgeist drama *Indecent Proposal*, in which a billionaire offers a cash-strapped couple $1 million for a night with her.

Harrelson was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for the 1996 film *The People vs Larry Flynt*. He played Flynt, the publisher of *Hustler* magazine. In 2009, Harrelson was nominated for an Oscar again for playing Captain Tony Stone in war film *The Messenger*.

From 2012, Harrelson starred in *The Hunger Games* film series as Haymitch Abernathy. In 2017, Harrelson worked with his *Ulster American* co-star Andy Serkis in *War for the Planet of the Apes*.

Harrelson has plenty of theatre experience, too. He made his Broadway debut in 1985 in *Biloxi Blues* and starred in the Off-Broadway production of *The Boys Next Door* in 1987. In 1999, he returned to Broadway with *The Rainmaker*, and in 2005 he made his [West End](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on) debut with the [Tennessee Williams](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/tennessee-williams-plays) play *The Night of the Iguana*.

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## Andy Serkis

English actor Andy Serkis plays Leigh in *Ulster American*. Serkis was born in Middlesex in 1964 and developed a passion for acting while studying at Lancaster University.

Serkis began working in touring productions of plays like Shakespeare’s *The Winter’s Tale* and *King Lear*. He built up steady credits in both TV and film, including the Mike Leigh period musical *Topsy-Turvy* and episodes of *Spooks*, *Finney*, and *Touching Evil*.

In 1999, he played the villainous Bill Sikes in a TV adaptation of *Oliver Twist*, and he was Rigaud in another Dickens adaptation, *Little Dorrit*, in 2008. In 2006 he played serial killer Ian Brady in *Longford*, and he starred as Albert Einstein in the 2008 TV movie *Einstein and Eddington*.

However, another literary adaptation, Tolkien’s *Lord of the Rings*, made Serkis a global phenomenon. He played Gollum in the first film of the trilogy, *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*, mastering cutting-edge motion-capture technology and also providing the character’s unforgettable voice.

Serkis reprised the role in *The Two Towers*, *The Return of the King*, and in *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey*. He played more motion-capture roles in *King Kong*, *Rise of the Planet of the Apes* and its two sequels, *The Adventures of Tintin*, and *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*. 

Serkis also played punk rocker Ian Dury in *Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll*, villain Ulysses Klaue in *Avengers: Age of Ultron* and *Black Panther*, and butler Alfred in *The Batman*. 

In 1995, Serkis starred in the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/royal-court-theatre)’s production of Jez Butterworth’s *Mojo*. But he hasn’t done much theatre otherwise, so *Ulster American* is a rare chance to catch him on stage.

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## Louisa Harland

Irish actress Louisa Harland stars as Northern Irish playwright Ruth. Harland was born in 1993 in Dublin and moved to London to train at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

In 2011, Harland made her professional debut in the RTÉ One crime drama series *Love/Hate*, in a recurring role over four episodes. Most audiences know Harland, however, for playing Orla in the smash-hit sitcom *Derry Girls* from 2018-2022. Lisa McGee’s beloved show centres on teenagers living in Derry during The Troubles in the 1990s.

Harland won praise for her vivid portrayal of Orla, the cousin of the show’s lead character, Erin. Many viewers identify with her proudly eccentric character – whether seeing her as on the autistic spectrum, or simply someone who isn’t afraid to be different.

In 2017, she worked with her *Ulster American* co-star Woody Harrelson for the first time, playing Stella in the independent film *Lost in London*. Harrelson wrote, starred in, and directed the autobiographical tale based on a real, wild night out in the city.

Harland also appeared in the 2020 TV drama *The Deceived*, led by Emmett J Scanlan and Paul Mescal. Coming up, Harland will star in Sally Wainwright’s historical drama *The Ballad of Renegade Nell*, about highwaywoman Nell Jackson. 

Harland has theatre experience, too. She began with *Cotton Fingers* at Aberaeron Memorial Hall in Wales in 2018, and then did two shows in London: Caryl Churchill’s *Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp.* at the Royal Court in 2019, and, earlier this year, Brian Friel’s *[Dancing at Lughnasa](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/dancing-at-lughnasa-review-national-theatre)* at the National Theatre – which reunited her with her *Derry Girls* co-star Siobhán McSweeney.

See these three brilliant performers in one show. Book [*Ulster American* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35882-ulster-american) on London Theatre.

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*Top image credit: Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. (Photos courtesy of production)*  
*In-article image credit: The cast of Ulster American in rehearsal. (Photos by Johan Persson)*

Get to know the cast of the 'Ulster American' London revival

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An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.

David Ireland's blistering satire, at Riverside Studios through 27 January, features the notable trio of Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland.

It’s wonderful to spend quality time with your family over Christmas, and the perfect way to entertain everyone together – from kids all the way up to grandparents – is by booking tickets to a London show.

Whether it’s a traditional pantomime, a spectacular [musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/musicals), an exciting [play](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/drama), a side-splitting [comedy](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/comedy), or a show aimed specifically at a [children's audience](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids), there are tons of great options in the West End and beyond.

This Christmas features a modern [*Cinderella* panto](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella), a fresh take on the classic story of [*Hansel and Gretel*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel), an exciting [interactive adventure](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure), and Disney favourites like [*Frozen*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets) and [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets) that will bring generations together. That's what Christmastime is all about, after all.

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## *[Frozen](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23585-frozen-the-musical-tickets)*, [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane)

Let it snow! Disney’s *Frozen* is a joyful family theatre outing year-round, but it’s particularly magical at Christmas. You’ve got Elsa’s magical touch, which transforms Arendelle into a snow-capped wintry wonder, and the musical’s focus on the enduring love between siblings.

Younger theatregoers will love all the inventive touches in Michael Grandage’s production, such as the puppet Olaf and Sven and the clever theatrical magic Elsa performs. Add in beloved songs love “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” and “Let It Go,” and *Frozen* is a spellbinding trip.

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## *[The Snowman](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26625-the-snowman)*, [Peacock Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/peacock-theatre)

This is the incredible 26th year of *The Snowman* at Sadler’s Wells’ West End house, and no wonder: It’s still a gem of a show, accessible to audiences of all ages (there’s no dialogue, and the story is easy to follow), and bound to move nostalgic parents to tears.

See the Snowman come to life, lead you on various adventures, and, of course, fly to the music of “Walking in the Air” in this beautifully crafted dance show. *The Snowman* is the perfect event to get the whole family into the Christmas spirit.

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## *[The Lion King](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets)*, [Lyceum Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyceum-theatre)

Disney classic *The Lion King* remains a fantastic introduction to theatre, thanks to Julie Taymor’s inventive adaptation of the brilliant animated film. Jaw-dropping puppets bring to life the animals of the African Pride Lands, including rising young ruler Simba.

Elton John and Tim Rice’s catchy songs are all here, including “Hakuna Matata,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” and of course “Circle of Life.” *The Lion King* is a lovely show that emphasises family: both the one you’re born into and the one you make.

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## *[My Neighbour Totoro](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets)*, [Barbican](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/barbican)

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s incredible adaptation of the Studio Ghibli movie is back by popular demand. It centres on two sisters who move to the country while their mother is in hospital and encounter all the spirits of the forest.

Although not specifically Christmas-themed, *My Neighbour Totoro* is definitely a heart-warming family show. The play celebrates the bonds between us, how we can help each other through tough times, and the magic all around. Plus, the titular Totoro is the most amazing puppet.

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## *[Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29857-wishmas-a-fantastical-christmas-adventure)*, [The Old Bauble Factory, Waterloo](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-old-bauble-factory-22-fulton-road)

If you’re on the hunt for an interactive show this Christmas, look no further than London’s exciting new adventure *Wishmas*. Enter a festive realm and meet the Wishkeepers, who are charged with delivering everyone’s Christmas wishes to Father Christmas. It's your job to join them and make sure no one's wishes get lost or forgotten — and make yours come true in the process!

Climb aboard the flying Wishmas Train, which uses cutting-edge technology to help you journey over London and to the North Pole. There are fun tasks, food and drink, and you can even have a private audience with Santa.

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## *[Elf the Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical)*, [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Will Ferrell charmed cinema audiences as Buddy, the human who accidentally crawled into Santa’s sack and was raised as an elf at the North Pole. Now his story is a stage musical, once again following this lovable misfit as he seeks his real father in New York.

*Elf* is now back in the West End, this time starring Matthew Wolfenden, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Rebecca Lock, and Kim Ismay. The musical is sure to have your family laughing along and embracing its heartwarming Christmas message.  

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## *[The Witches](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36046-the-witches)*, [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/olivier-theatre-national)

Roald Dahl’s spooky tale comes to rip-roaring life in this phenomenal new musical by Lucy Kirkwood and Dave Malloy. Can 10-year-old Luke and his Gran stop the witches from enacting their evil plan to turn all children into mice?

There are a few scares in here, so it’s for slightly older children (the theatre’s advice is 8+), but so much to enjoy too – from big song-and-dance numbers to slapstick, magic, and a thrilling tale. Grown-ups will love the razor-sharp script packed with hilarious one-liners.

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## *[Back to the Future: The Musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/22396-back-to-the-future-the-musical-tickets)*, [Adelphi Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/adelphi-theatre)

Expect 1.21 gigawatts of incredible adventure at this spectacular stage version of the beloved 1980s movie comedy. There’s definitely something for the whole family here – even boys (or dads!) who claim not to like musicals will love seeing the DeLorean travel through time, and even take flight.

Join teenager Marty McFly as he accidentally lands in the 1950s and has to figure out how to get home – and to save his family. The fun pop-rock score, which includes favourites from the film like “Johnny B. Goode” and “The Power of Love,” adds to this high-voltage romp with the best special effects in town.

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## *[Peter Pan](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27869-peter-pan-rose-theatre)*, Rose Theatre Kingston

The Rose Theatre is staging JM Barrie’s enduring classic as its big Christmas show. Reunite with Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook as – with a sprinkle of fairy dust – you journey to Neverland.

This charming new adaptation is by Evan Placey, with original songs by Vikki Stone, and it features members of the Rose Youth Theatre. *Peter Pan* is sure to be a hit with your family, whether you’re encountering the story for the first time or the 100th.

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## *[Hansel and Gretel](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/8832-hansel-and-gretel)*, [Shakespeare’s Globe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre)

Welcome back to the Snow Globe: the winter wonderland version of Shakespeare’s Globe. As is now tradition, the theatre has an entrancing family show on offer, complete with music, magic, and other treats.

This year’s offering is a fresh take on the classic tale *Hansel and Gretel* by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. The brother and sister venture into the forest, where they discover a strange old lady – can they save one another and find their way home?

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## *[Cinderella](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella)*, [Lyric Hammersmith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-hammersmith-theatre)

The Lyric Hammersmith always has one of the most energetic, creative, and downright hilarious pantomimes in town, thanks to its modern updates of familiar stories. This Cinderella is a boss-lady who meets a disguised Prince Henry – with the paparazzi hot on his tail.

So begins an unlikely romance amid comedy from Cinderella’s stepsisters Muffy and Gusset and her stepmother Lady Jelly Bottom. Expect loads of jokes, audience interaction, pop songs, love, and a festive happy ending. 

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The best London family shows to book this Christmas

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From festive favourites like *Elf* to seasonal pantomimes and wintry musicals, here are our picks of family-friendly London shows for the Christmas season.

Oz has a new cast! The new cast members will join *[Wicked](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets)* from 12 March 2024. *Wicked* is currently playing at the [Apollo Victoria Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/apollo-victoria-theatre).

Joining the cast are Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond), and Laura Harrison (Standby for Elphaba).

Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Lucy St. Louis (Glinda), Ryan Reid (Fiyero), Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible), Caitlin Anderson (Nessarose), Joe Thompson-Oubari (Boq), Lisa-Anne Wood (Standby for Glinda), Conor Ashman, Jessica Aubrey, Joshua Clemetson, Effie Rae Dyson, Kate Leiper, Jemima Loddy, Joshua Lovell, Rory Maguire, PaddyJoe Martin, Millie Mayhew, Aiesha Naomi Pease, Jeanie Ryan, Natalie Spriggs, James Titchener, Micaela Todd, and Taela Yeomans-Brown will all continue in the show.

*Wicked* is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire and offers a unique take on the classic *Wizard of Oz* narrative, focusing on the unexpected friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, and Glinda the Good.

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'Wicked' reveals new West End cast

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Recommended 7+. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own. Children under 5 years will not be admitted. Please aim to arrive 60-90 minutes prior to the event. Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point.

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“London’s No.1 show” (LBC) is back! Celebrating 16 triumphant years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre 

*Wicked* follows the untold story of the witches of Oz and is one of the West End's longest-running shows, having opened at the Apollo Victoria in 2006.

It’s the little big things that stay on your mind, and this new British musical will certainly cement itself in your thoughts long after you leave the theatre. *The Little Big Things* is currently playing at [Soho Place](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/soho-place).

[*The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) is based on the Sunday Times bestseller of the same name and follows Henry Fraser, a teenager becomes paralysed from the shoulders down after a diving accident. The musical is an inspirational story about the love and support of family, the connections made with those around you, and how people can adapt to new realities and ways of life.

Here’s your ultimate guide to *The Little Big Things* in London. Book [*The Little Big Things* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) on London Theatre today.

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## What is *The Little Big Things* about?

Adapted from Henry Fraser's bestselling memoir, the story unfolds during a 2009 holiday to Portugal with teenage Henry and his brothers. Tragedy strikes when a diving mishap leaves him with a damaged spinal cord. Faced with newfound paralysis, Discovering his talent for mouth painting, he embarks on an artistic career, all while embracing life's "little big things" with determination and resilience, alongside the support of his family.

[In a four-star review on London Theatre, our critic said:](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/the-little-big-things-review-soho-place) “A big heart drives every moment of *The Little Big Things*, the new British musical that has arrived at Soho Place. This year-old venue’s first musical, the show puts disability movingly and unapologetically centre stage in a venue whose commitment to accessibility and outreach is everywhere evident.”

## Where is *The Little Big Things* playing?

*The Little Big Things* is playing at Soho Place in London's West End, with previews starting on September 2, 2023. Soho Place is the West End’s newest theatre and offers an exciting and versatile space for this new musical.

## How long is *The Little Big Things*?

*The Little Big Things* has a running time of 2 hours 20 minutes, including one interval. Typically, matinee performances of *The Little Big Things* run from 2:30pm to 4:40pm, and evening performances run from 7:30pm to 9:40pm.

## What days is *The Little Big Things* playing?

*The Little Big Things* has eight performances a week. Matinee performances take place on Thursday and Saturday. Evening performances take place daily from Monday to Saturday. For the complete performance schedule and show times, [visit *The Little Big Things* page on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things)

## *The Little Big Things* songs

*The Little Big Things* has a pop-inspired score with music and lyrics by Nick Butcher and lyrics by Tom Ling. Butcher has previously been a finalist in the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition and is one of the most exciting young contemporary theatre composers in the UK. *The Little Big Things* is set to release a cast recording, [with some songs already available to listen to. ](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z72Rl23lcZZ8ipkWfLcnw?si=ZvUOmRrgR1S468IBkw6ryw&nd=1&dlsi=8acf21568d85451d)

__Act 1:__

- "Prologue"
- "Never Coming Home"
- "Feel Like This"
- "One to Seventeen"
- "Work of Heart"
- "Part of the Plan"
- "Uma Vida"
- "Why"
- "Don’t Wanna Have To"
- "The World is Waiting"

__Act 2:__ 

- "Entr’acte"
- "What I Need"
- "Silence of the Sea"
- "Things We Shouldn’t Do"
- "Sympathy"
- "Miles and Miles"
- "Guide You"
- "One To Seventeen (Reprise)"
- "The Little Big Things"

## *The Little Big Things* characters

The musical revolves around the Fraser family and their individual experiences as they come to terms with how a tragedy has reshaped the lives they once knew. Read on to learn more about the main characters you will see on stage in *The Little Big Things* in London.

__Henry Fraser__: Henry Fraser’s story takes centre stage in this musical, chronicling his inspiring journey from a tragic diving accident to becoming a successful artist and author with a bestselling memoir. Two different actors bring the character to life, one pre-accident and one post-accident.

__Fran Fraser__: Henry’s determined mother, Fran, supports her son's rehabilitation and is the loudest voice, reassuring her son that, despite his accident, he can still do anything he sets his heart to.

__Andrew Fraser__: Henry’s father is the person who first supports Henry’s artistic endeavours, helping his son look forward to his future and the endless possibilities ahead of him.

The musical also features Henry's three brothers Tom, Will, and Dom, as well as NHS staff and friends from school who supported his recovery.

## *The Little Big Things* West End cast

The cast features Ed Larkin and Jonny Amies as Henry Fraser, Linzi Hateley as Fran Fraser, Alasdair Harvey as Andrew Fraser, Jordan Benjamin as Dom, Rebecca Bowden as Surgeon, Jamie Chatterton as Tom, Gracie McGonigal as Katie, Tom Oliver as Marco, Malinda Parris as Dr Graham, Cleve September as Will, Amy Trigg as Agnes, Stephen John Davis, Elena Pitsiaeli, George Salmon, Amy West, and Joseph Wolff.

## How to get *The Little Big Things* tickets

You won’t want to miss one of the best new British musicals to grace the West End stage in years. Book your [tickets for *The Little Big Things*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/30038-the-little-big-things) now to avoid missing out.

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Everything you need to know about 'The Little Big Things'

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The Little Big Things

An extraordinary true story about an ordinary young man.

When one moment changes everything, Henry finds himself split between a past he no longer recognises and a future he can’t even begin to imagine. As he learns to navigate this new world, can he find a way to take control of his life, and keep his family from falling apart?

From how to get *The Little Big Things* tickets to when to see the musical in London, here’s your ultimate guide to the show. *The Little Big Things* is at Soho Place.

How fetch! It’s a total nostalgia fest in London theatre, with amazing musical adaptations of our favourite '90s and '00s films coming to the stage. Basically, if you watched a movie at a sleepover in your teens and fell in love with it, you can now see a fab new musical theatre version of it in the West End.

From [*Mean Girls*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls) and [*The Devil Wears Prada*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada) to [*Elf*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical) and [*Mrs. Doubtfire*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24395-mrs.-doubtfire), there’s a blockbuster load of fab film-to-stage transfers in town. We could see even more coming soon: a workshop of a *13 Going On 30* musical just took place, and a [*Burlesque*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35510-burlesque) musical is opening in Manchester next summer.

So, gird your loins and prepare to go back in time via these great '90s and '00s movies that have been turned into London shows.

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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)

Get in, loser – we’re going to *Mean Girls*! The hit comedy film became a Broadway musical in 2018, adapted by Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond, and Nell Benjamin. Now, that musical version is heading to the big screen for a 2024 release. Next year will also sees the stage musical finally making its UK premiere.

*Mean Girls* will run at the Savoy Theatre from June 2024, directed by Casey Nicholaw, with the cast yet to be announced. We can’t wait to see who’ll play these iconic roles of Cady Heron, Regina George, and the Plastics. Just remember: If you book for a Wednesday, wear pink.

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## [*Mrs. Doubtfire*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24395-mrs.-doubtfire), [Shaftesbury Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shaftesbury-theatre)

We’ve got one 90s icon already installed in the West End, thanks to the fabulous musical adaptation of the [Robin Williams-led movie *Mrs. Doubtfire*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mrs-doubtfire-in-the-west-end). Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny is now a London star in this funny and heart-warming celebration of family.

Jerry Zaks’s [brilliant production](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/mrs-doubtfire-review-shaftesbury-theatre) features Gabriel Vick as the divorced dad and out-of-work actor who goes to extremes to see his kids. It’s the film as you remember it, with some clever adds and tweaks – like turning that farcical dinner scene into a dramatic flamenco number. Get booking now, dearies.

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## [*Elf*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25201-elf-the-musical), [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Another family favourite is in town, too – this time, all the way from the North Pole. Yes, the popular musical adaptation of 2003 Will Ferrell film *Elf* is back in the West End, telling the story of a human who accidentally stowed away in Santa’s sack and is now seeking his real father in New York.

Matthew Wolfenden stars as the titular “elf,” Buddy, alongside Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Rebecca Lock, and Kim Ismay. The *Elf* musical is a fun-packed adventure that will definitely get you in the spirit — after all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.

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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)

Are you ready for the most stylish musical of all to strut its stuff in London? The legendary 2006 movie *The Devil Wears Prada* – starring Meryl Streep as formidable magazine editor Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt as her harassed assistants – is now a fashionable stage hit.

Featuring a score by Elton John and Shaina Taub, a book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction by Jerry Mitchell, the musical, which premiered in Chicago, is coming to the Dominion Theatre in October 2024. Get a front-row seat at this unmissable runway show. That's all.

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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)

Does anything say '90s quite like Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy gone bad!) starring in a Manhattan rich-kid remake of *Les Liaisons Dangereuses*? Happily, this indelible movie is now a cult musical, too, coming to London via New York and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Watch the warped step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn flirt, spar, and make sexy bets about the virtuous new girl, Annette. This run of the musical at The Other Palace, which features an incredible jukebox score with throwback hits like “Bittersweet Symphony,” “Torn,” “Genie in a Bottle,” “No Scrubs,” and “Bye Bye Bye,” marks the film’s 25th anniversary.

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## [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/302-the-lion-king-tickets), [Lyceum Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyceum-theatre)

It was 1994 when Disney’s animation first hit our cinema screens, introducing now-classic Elton John and Tim Rice [songs like “Circle of Life,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-all-the-songs-in-the-lion-king) Julie Taymor’s inventive stage adaptation followed in 1997 and is still a West End family favourite.

Follow Simba as he struggles with his destiny: to become king and rule the Pride Lands. The African wildlife and setting are beautifully brought to life with jaw-dropping puppetry, making *The Lion King* a magical first theatre experience for young audiences – and a nostalgic treat for older ones, too.

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## [*Sister Act*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28926-sister-act), [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre)

Hallelujah! *Sister Act* is back in town. The 1992 movie starred Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer and murder witness who hides out in a convent and turns their choir into a sensation – perfect fare for a stage musical.

Featuring roof-raising songs by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, the theatrical version first played in the West End in 2009, and was recently revived to great acclaim. Happily, that production is playing at the Dominion in spring 2024, with [Beverley Knight](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/beverley-knight) and [Alexandra Burke](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/alexandra-burke) [sharing the lead role](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/meet-the-london-cast-of-sister-act).

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## [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical-tickets), [Piccadilly Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/piccadilly-theatre)

Yes, you can-can-can get a blast of '00s entertainment at the spectacular West End staging of [Baz Luhrmann’s jukebox movie musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-moulin-rouge-the-musical-in-london), which starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. This Tony Award-winning production plunges you into the title nightclub, complete with its iconic elephant and windmill.

Follow the doomed lovers Christian and Satine, the idealistic bohemians, the possessive duke, and the canny Moulin Rouge owner Harold Zidler in this hedonistic whirlwind. *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* packs in [more than 70 songs](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/all-the-pop-songs-in-moulin-rouge-the-musical) from David Bowie, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, and more, plus iconic numbers from the film like "El Tango de Roxanne."

Book [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical-tickets) on London Theatre.

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*Top image credit: Mrs. Doubtfire in the West End. (Photo by Manuel Harlan)*

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From *Mean Girls* to *The Devil Wears Prada* to *Mrs Doubtfire*, it's a fantastic time to catch your favourite film reborn as a London musical sensation.

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