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.

Join the Shelby family in central London.


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.

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. 

[*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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‘Bonnie & Clyde’ to transfer to the Garrick Theatre

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Age 12+. No swearing, mild scenes of sexual nature, mild themes of violence. 

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

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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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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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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.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book [*Kim’s Convenience* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36250-kims-convenience) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book [*Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37250-alan-cumming-not-acting-his-age) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book [*Othello* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26187-othello-tickets) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top theatre to see in London in January

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book [*Player Kings* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37071-player-kings) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

Book [*MJ The Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28638-mj-the-musical) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

Book [*An Enemy of the People* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/14324-an-enemy-of-the-people) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

Book [*Standing at the Sky’s Edge* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/27671-standing-at-the-skys-edge) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Imelda Staunton’s beginnings

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

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

## Imelda Staunton on stage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Imelda Staunton in film

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

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

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

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

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

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## Imelda Staunton on TV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Photo credit: the cast of Till the Stars Come Down. (Photo courtesy of the production)*

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

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

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

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

## Say hello to Imelda!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘Just For One Day’ reveals full West End cast

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Just For One Day

Relive the day music brought the world together.   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book [*Red Pitch* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37504-red-pitch) on London Theatre.

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

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Red Pitch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow

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


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

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