Everybody say yeah! Find out the full cast for the upcoming [*Kinky Boots*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25305-kinky-boots-the-musical-in-concert)concerts. *Kinky Boots* is at [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/theatre-royal-drury-lane) on 8 and 9 August. Book *Kinky Boots* tickets on London Theatre.

Set in a Northamptonshire shoe factory, *Kinky Boots* follows owner Charlie Price and entertainer Simon who is also a drag queen named Lola, as they come together to create stunning shoes and save each other. *Kinky Boots* played at the Adelphi Theatre from 2015 to 2019, and won three Oliviers, including Best New Musical.

The full cast includes Matt Willis as Charlie, Cedric Neal as Lola/Simon, Courtney Bowman as Lauren, Ahmed Hamad as Harry, Daisy Wood-Davis as Nicola, Duane Goode as George/Simon Snr, Graham Bickley as Mister Price, Hannah Lowther as Gemma Louise, Kayleigh McKnight as Trish, Madison Swan as Marge, Nikki Bentley as Pat and Sean Needham as Don.

The six angels will be played by Ashley Samuels, Eli Caldwell, Finton Flynn, Jayred Lempriere, Jordan Bennett and Ross Carpenter.

Omar F Okai directs the *Kinky Boots* concert, which will also feature design by Ruth Sutcliffe, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, and sound design by Tom Marshall.

*Kinky Boots* is one of three musicals in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. *Chess* and *Treason* will also be staged at the London venue. [Find out more about musical theatre concerts in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/west-end-musical-theatre-concerts)

*Kinky Boots* is at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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See Cyndi Lauper’s hit musical in the West End.

The West End revival of [*Mary Poppins*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/15047-mary-poppins) will play its final performance at the [Prince Edward Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/prince-edward-theatre) on 8 Jan. 2023. Book *Mary Poppins* tickets on London Theatre. 

*Mary Poppins* follows a magical nanny as she looks after Jane and Michael Banks on Cherry Tree Lane.  With the help of jack-of-all-trades Bert, the foursome go on a whole host of unbelievable adventures, stepping into paintings and breathing life into the world around them. In a [five-star *Mary Poppins* review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-mary-poppins-starring-zizi-strallen-and-charlie-stemp-at-the-prince-edward-theatre), our critic said: “You can park… worries at the door, and simply bask in the gentle familiarity and delightful uplift of this story and the spit-spot production.” 

The *Mary Poppins* company is led by Zizi Strallen as Mary Poppins, Louis Gaunt as Bert, and Petula Clark as the Bird Woman. *Mary Poppins* won two Olivier Awards in 2020, including Best Theatre Choreographer and Best Set Design. [Find out more about *Mary Poppins* in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mary-poppins-in-london) 

*Mary Poppins* features music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The book is by Julian Fellowes and co-oreated by Cameron Mackintosh. Richard Eyre and Matthew Bourne co-direct, with Bourne choreographing the show.

*Mary Poppins* is at the Prince Edward Theatre to 8 Jan. 2023.

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Everyone’s favourite nanny will fly out of London.

Goodbye to the rock! [*Come From Away*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/11535-come-from-away) will play a final performance at the [Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/phoenix-theatre) on 7 Jan. 2023. Book Come From Away tickets on London Theatre.

*Come From Away* follows the stories of 7,000 air passengers who found themselves stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. In a [*Come From Away* review on London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-come-from-away-at-the-phoenix-theatre), our critic said: “This is a genuinely original musical… It's a show with an impact that's difficult to describe: it feels like it creeps up on you unawares, before flooring you with emotion.” 

Come From Away won four Olivier Awards in 2019, including Best New Musical, Outstanding Achievement in Music, Best Theatre Choreographer, and Best Sound Design. By the time the West End company take their final bow, *Come From Away* will have played 1048 performances in London.

The *Come From Away* company multi-role all the parts. The full cast includes Alice Fearn, Emma Salvo, Gemma Knight Jones, Harry Morrison, James Doherty, Jenna Boyd, Jonathan Andrew Hume, Kate Graham, Kirsty Malpass, Lejaun Sheppard, Lucy Park, Mark Dugdale, Robert Hands, Sarah Morrison, Chiara Baronti, Ricardo Castro, Stuart Hickey, Alexander McMorran, Jennifer Tierney and Matthew Whennell-Clark.

*Come From Away* features an original book, music, and lyrics by  Irene Sankoff and David Hein. The pair created the musical after visiting Gander during the tenth anniversary of 9/11. [Find out more about *Come From Away* in London. ](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-come-from-away-in-london)

*Come From Away* is at the Phoenix Theatre to 7 Jan. 2023.

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Discover the remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world.

Winner of every major UK award for Best New Musical, Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives.

The final performance will take place on 7 January.

Could it be magic? [*Wonderville*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25889-wonderville-magic-and-cabaret) will open a new, purpose-built cabaret venue in the West End, opening this summer. The *Wonderville* cabaret venue will be at 57-60 Haymarket, the former Planet Hollywood.

Wonderville will open as a café and bar from 12noon - 12am. *Wonderville* performances will then take place from Tuesday – Sunday at 8pm and weekend matinees at 3pm. 

“Expect the weirdest, wildest, most wonderful acts of the London variety scene entertaining you from every corner of Wonderville. You cannot be anything but utterly wowed by these hilarious and stunning talents. It will be a night of true wonderment... and anything could happen!" said Wonderville creative director, Laura Cocoran.

*Wonderville: Magic and Cabaret* is a variety show that features world-class talents as they present their acts. *Wonderville* will begin previews on 9 August, with an opening night on 16 August, and initial performances to 30 October.

The 2022 cast includes Chastity Belt, Desmond O’Connor, Mysti Vine, Billy Kidd, Matricks, Dee Riley, Marc Oberon, Pixie Le Knot, Snookie Mono, Aurora Starr, Abi Collins, and Pi the Mime.

In a [four-star *Wonderville* review at the Palace Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/wonderville-magic-and-illusion-palace-theatre), our critic said: “If Stan Lee had created the Marvel characters as magicians, then the acts in Wonderville would be the Avengers. Wonderville rolls an evening of unbelievable stunts presented by consummate professionals. The only trick the show needs to pull off now is finding a permanent London billing.”

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The hit magic show will be back in the capital this summer.

Is this home? Well, *Disney's Beauty and the Beast* has a new West End home at the [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium). For the first time in 25 years, the Disney musical invites you to be their guest for a wondrous musical theatre evening. 

*Beauty and the Beast* follows a young woman named Belle as she tries to save her imprisoned father, and then finds herself stuck in the castle with animated kitchenware for company. While in her new surroundings, she must save all appliances, herself, and the Beast, before the final rose petal falls in the west wing, otherwise they’re affected by a witch's curse forevermore.

Disney's *Beauty and the Beast* tale has enchanted audiences for over 30 years. You may have seen the original 1991 Disney animation, the 2017 live-action adaptation, or you've even been fortunate enough to see *Beauty and the Beast* on stage. 2022 marks the hit musical’s return to London for the first time in 25 years. Enjoy a tale that's as old as time and see *Beauty and the Beast* at the London Palladium this summer.

From how to get *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* tickets to when to see *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*, here's your ultimate guide to *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* in London.

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## What is *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* about?

At the start of *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*, a witch places a potentially lifelong curse, hexing a castle and all its inhabitants. They’re transformed into household objects; cooks and cleaners are now teapots and feather dusters. 

It’s only when Belle, a local ingénue, finds herself stuck in the castle that she learns of this awful curse. Belle grows fond of her new castlemates and strikes up a bond with the animated servants. She also falls for the Beast and they begin to spend a great deal of time with one another. 

At the same time, there’s a rose in the west wing which loses a petal a day. Once the final rose petal falls, the curse will become irreversible. Can Belle save everyone and find her Beauty? Will they all be human again? See *Disney's Beauty and the Beast* at the London Palladium to find out more

## Where is *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* playing?

*Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* is at the London Palladium. The London Palladium is a West End theatre located in the Oxford Circus area. The London Palladium typically hosts musicals throughout the summer and a Christmas pantomime. 

## How long is *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*?

The *Beauty and the Beast* musical has a running time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute interval. *Beauty and the Beast* is a two act musical.

## What days is *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* playing?

*Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* plays eight performances a week at the London Palladium. Evening performances are daily from Monday through Saturday. Matinee performances are on a Tuesday and Sunday. For the complete performance schedule and show times, [please visit the *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* page to learn more. ](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24663-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast)

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## When did *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* premiere?

The *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* musical premiered just two years after the 1991 film. The premiere took place as an out-of-town tryout in Houston, Texas, running from 28 November to 26 Dec. 1993. Clearly, there was some seasonal magic in the air, as *Disney's Beauty and the Beast* confirmed its Broadway premiere soon after.

*Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on 18 Apr. 1994. The family-friendly musical ran for five years to 5 Sept. 1999, and then took a two-month break before transferring to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre for performances from 11 Nov. 1999 to 29 Jul. 2007. 

*Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* then came to the West End in 1997. The London production opened at the Dominion Theatre on 29 Apr. 1997, and ran for over two years to 11 Dec. 1999. *Beauty and the Beast* at the Palladium is the musical’s first London revival in 25 years. 

## Who wrote *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*?

Linda Woolverton wrote the story for *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* musical. She’s an American screenwriter whose also worked on Disney stories like *The Lion King* and *Mulan*. As Woolverton adapted a pre-existing screenplay for the stage, there's few differences between the *Beauty and the Beast* film and the *Beauty and the Beast* musical. 

*Disney's Beauty and the Beast* features original music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. Alan Menken’s worked on Disney musicals such as *Newsies*, *Hercules* and *Aladdin*, as well as musicals like *Little Shop of Horrors* and *Sister Act*. Tim Rice is also an award-winning composer, working on shows such as *Chess*, and *Evita* and *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* with Andrew Lloyd Webber.

## *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* cast

Courtney Stapleton plays Belle in *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* at the London Palladium. Stapleton previously starred in *Dear Evan Hansen* and *Six* in the West End. Shaq Taylor plays the Beast. He previously appeared in *Jesus Christ Superstar* and *Girl from the North Country*. 

The *Beauty and the Beast* cast includes Gavin Lee as Lumiere, Tom Senior as Gaston, Sam Bailey as Mrs Potts and Nigel Richards as Cogsworth, Martin Ball as Maurice, Samantha Bingley as Wardrobe, Emma Caffrey as Babette, and Louis Stockil as Le Fou.

Richard Astbury, Sarah Benbelaid, Jake Bishop, Pamela Blair, Liam Buckland, Jasmine Davis, Matthew Dawkins, Autumn Draper, Daisy Edwards, Alyn Hawke, George Hinson, Jennifer Louise Jones, Brontë Lavine, Thomas-Lee Kidd, David McIntosh, Aimee Moore, Sam Murphy, Ashley-Jordon Packer, Emily Squibb, Grace Swaby, India Thornton and Rhys West make up the Beauty and the Beast ensemble.

## *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* Characters

*Beauty and the Beast* features a variety of larger than life characters you’ll wish you could have in your own home. Join the plates, cutlery, wardrobes, and grandfather clocks as they share their lives to Belle. Here’s the main characters in *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* to watch out for. 

__Belle__: Belle is the "Beauty" in *Disney's Beauty and the Beast.* She's a well-read, free-spirited young woman who is determined to live her own independent life and break away from what people expect of her. She runs to a castle in the hopes of saving her father and then finds herself trapped inside. During the story, Belle finds herself falling for the beast and learns to love again.  
__The Beast__: The Beast didn't always look like this. He grew up as a wealthy prince and could have anything he wanted in a matter of moments. However, the prince was transformed into an ugly creature thanks to a witch who inflicted a curse upon him and the castle. He must earn someone's love before the final rose petal falls.  
__Gaston__: Gaston is Disney's archetype of the ideal man. He possesses strong feelings for Belle, wishing to make her his wife. He struggles to believe that anyone should have Belle, and he's prepared to murder the Beast in order to get his own way. Gaston struggles to channel his aggression and often boasts about his muscular physique.  
__Maurice__: Maurice is Belle father's and a village inventor. Most of the town think he's crazy for dreaming up unnecessary things, but Maurice is a dreamer. He's encouraged Belle to follow her own ambitions too, even if nobody else can see a vision.  
__Lumiere__: Lumiere is an enchanted candelabra and is one of the main objects that helps Belle escape the curse. When the curse is lifted, it's revealed that Lumiere is a maître d'.  
__Cogsworth__: Cogsworth is an enchanted grandfather clock and is one of the main objects that helps Belle escape the curse. When the curse is lifted, it's revealed that Lumiere is the household's chief steward.  
__Mrs. Potts__: Mrs. Potts is an enchanted teapot and is one of the main objects that helps Belle escape the curse. When the curse is lifted, it's revealed that Lumiere is the household's head chef.  

There's even more exciting characters to look out for in *Disney's Beauty and the Beast.* See household objects such as feather dusters and wardrobes speak, Mrs. Pott's teacup son Chip, and then join Gaston's comedic sidekick, Le Fou, as Gaston tries to rescue Belle. *Disney's Beauty and the Beast* may be set in a quiet village, but their inhabitants are definitely larger than life!

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## Disney’s *Beauty and the Beast* Songs

Thanks to the *Beauty and the Beast* film and musical, you may already be familiar with some of the songs. Hear Belle’s wistful solo song, “Home”, and see the kitchenware come to life in “Be Our Guest.” Who can forget Mrs. Potts’s stand-out song, “Beauty and the Beast”? By the end of the show, all the Beauty and the Beast songs will be in your head. 

Here’s the full list of Beauty and the Beast songs. 

__Act 1:__

"Belle" — Belle, Gaston, Silly Girls, Ensemble  
"Me" — Gaston, Belle  
"Belle (Reprise)" — Belle  
"Home"  — Belle  
"Home (Reprise)" — Mrs. Potts  
"Gaston" — LeFou, Gaston, Silly Girls, Ensemble  
"Gaston (Reprise)" — Gaston, LeFou  
"Be Our Guest" — Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Ensemble  
"If I Can't Love Her"  — Beast

__Act 2:__
"Something There" — Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth  
"Human Again" — Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Madame de la Grande Bouche, Babette, Cogsworth, Ensemble  
"Beauty and the Beast" — Mrs. Potts  
"If I Can't Love Her"  — Beast  
"A Change in Me" — Belle  
"The Mob Song" — Gaston, Ensemble  
"Home (Reprise II)" — Belle  
"Beauty and the Beast (Reprise)" — The Company  

## What awards has *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* won?

Like many Disney musicals, Beauty and the Beast wowed theatregoers and critics alike. The musical even impressed awarding bodies too, and Beauty and the Beast is a multi-award-winning musical. Find out the Tony and Olivier Awards held by Beauty and the Beast. The winning categories are in bold.

__Tony Awards__

Best Musical  
Best Book of a Musical - Linda Woolverton  
Best Original Score - Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice  
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Terrence Mann  
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical - Susan Egan  
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical	- Gary Beach  
Best Direction of a Musical - Robert Jess Roth  
__Best Costume Design - Ann Hould-Ward__  
Best Lighting Design - Natasha Katz  

__Olivier Awards__

__Best New Musical__  
Best Theatre Choreographer - Matt West  
Best Costume Design - Ann Hould-Ward  

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## Major productions of *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*

The Disney musical’s entertained audiences all around the world. If you’re at a Disneyland location around the world, you may even see Belle, the Beast, and all the Beauty and the Beast characters in the parades. To date, the musical’s been played in over 40 countries. Check out the main productions of *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* worldwide. 

__1993__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* premiered in Houston. The musical was a joint production between Theatre Under the Stars, a non-profit musical theatre company, and Disney Theatrical. Performances took place from 28 November to 26 Dec. 1993.

__1994__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* opened on Broadway. Performances ran at the Palace Theatre from 18 April to 5 Sept. 1999. The musical transferred to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with performances from 11 November to 29 Jul. 2007.

__1995__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* started its first US national tour. The tour ran for four years.

__1995__: The Australian premiere of *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* opened in Melbourne. Did you know that Hugh Jackman played Gaston in the musical?

__1995__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* premiered in Toronto, Canada, and ran for two years at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

__1997__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* opened in the West End. Performances ran at the Dominion Theatre from 29 April to 11 Dec. 1999.

__1999__: American audiences loved *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* as the second US tour began, and also ran for four years.

__2001__: The third *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* US tour began, running concurrently with the second tour. 

__2001__: The first *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* UK tour began, running for two years.

__2010__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* toured for six years across the United States. Unlike the three previous tours, the fourth tour featured new costumes and set design.

__2022__: *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* opened at the London Palladiums. Performances ran from 24 June to 17 September.

## Onscreen adaptations of *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast*

You may have previously seen *Beauty and the Beast* on screen, whether it’s at home or at the cinema. Find out more about the previous *Beauty and the Beast* films, and then see the stage production in London!

__1991__: The animated film of *Beauty and the Beast* is released in cinemas. The voice actors include Paige O’Hara as Belle, Robby Benson as the Beast, and Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts. 

__2017__: A live-action *Beauty and the Beast* is released in cinemas. Emma Watson played Belle in the film, joined by Luke Evans as Gaston, Josh Gad as Le Fou, and Dan Stevens as the Beast. Audra McDonald and Ian McKellen represented the West End, playing the wardrobe and Cogsworth respectively.

## How to get *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* tickets

Don’t miss out on seeing the popular Disney musical, *Beauty and the Beast*, in the West End. *Beauty and the Beast* runs at the London Palladium in summer 2022. Book *Beauty and the Beast* tickets today to make sure you see the hit musical.

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Everything you need to know about 'Disney’s Beauty and the Beast' in the West End

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Get ready for a combination of Charles Dickens and country music with the European premiere of [*Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25620-dolly-partons-smoky-mountain-christmas-carol). The musical will run at the [Queen Elizabeth Hall](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/queen-elizabeth-hall) this Christmas, with previews from 8 December, an opening night on 13 December, and performances to 8 Jan. 2023. 

Instead of setting the tale in Dickensian England, the story takes place in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee in the 1930s. Ebenezer Scrooge owns a mining town but fails to recognise his employee’s hard work. When a Christmas Eve snowstorm hits, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him a new light. 

The musical combines Charles Dickens’s characters and Dolly Parton’s music. 
“Bringing our reimagined Charles Dickens classic to London feels like a homecoming. My songs weave the music of my beautiful Smoky Mountains into this timeless Christmas story, and I can’t wait for London audiences to hear them as we tell that story, set in a place that is truly special to me,” said Parton.

Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, who grew up in Tennessee, close by to the Smoky Mountains. She notably played Doralee Rhodes in the *9 to 5* film, which was later adapted into a musical. Parton also starred in the 1986 film, *A Smoky Mountain Christmas.*

*Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol* first premiered at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston in 2019. *Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol* is an adaptation by David H. Bell, Paul T. Couch and Curt Wollan. The musical features a book by David H. Bell and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Casting and a further creative team will be announced at a later date.

*Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol* is at Queen Elizabeth Hall.

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Dolly Parton’s ‘Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’ to open in London

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The Charles Dickens festive tale now takes place in East Tennessee.


Plenty of visitors head to London’s West End theatres in the summer months. The sun is shining, the warm weather is here, and there's live music and entertainment taking place on every street corner. 

Want to escape the crowds but still feel the London summer buzz? Head to an Off-West End theatre. While they may not be in central London, there’s theatrical treasures waiting to be found. And with theatre tickets starting from £10, you can enjoy an evening at the theatre for less than the price of a cocktail!

London’s Off-West End theatres showcase long-awaited revivals and exciting productions all month long. Join the glitziest convent in town at *Sister Act*, or take a trip down under with a musical classic at *South Pacific*. There's new productions taking place on our shores too, like the historical *Tom, Dick & Harry,* or go back millions of years even further back in time at *Yeast Nation*. 

Discover even more Off-West End theatre in the summer months and beyond with Off-West End Theatre Week. Book tickets to hidden Off-West End gems from just £10, but you'll want to be quick as Off-West End Theatre Week runs to 10 July. [Find out more about Off-West End Theatre Week.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/book-tickets-to-london-shows-during-off-west-end-theatre-week)

[Here’s our top picks for Off-West End theatre in July. Book tickets to Off-West End shows in July on London Theatre. ](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/jul)

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## [*The Southbury Child*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21270-the-southbury-child)

It can only takes one passing comment to change your perspective on something. For David Higland, a local vicar with a loyal group of parishoners, he finds himself on the receiving end of community vitriol. When he takes a hard line against a dying person who wants Disney balloons at a family funeral, he’s immediately ostracised. He begins a long battle to win his community back, but will he lose his position in the town? Or can he regain everyone's trust? Alex Jennings stars as David Highland in the London premiere of *The Southbury Child*, playing at the Bridge Theatre this summer.

[Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-bridge-theatre), from 1 July.

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## [*Yummy Iconic*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24991-yummy-iconic)

The [Underbelly Festival continues in London this summer](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/underbelly-festival). If you’re looking for an evening cabaret that stands out from all the other London July offerings, then check out Yummy’s latest show. The Australian cabaret group return with Iconic, a new show celebrating Australian icons and those that have come before them. Get ready for comedy, costumes, and plenty of jokes fired at you every second. [Find out more about the Underbelly Festival in London in summer 2022.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/underbelly-festival-returns-to-london-in-2022)

[Underbelly Festival Cavendish Square](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/underbelly-festival-cavendish-square), from 5 July.

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## [*101 Dalmatians*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/19096-101-dalmatians)

Don’t mess with Cruella de Vil. The fashion-obsessed woman is busy creating her pièce de résistance — a fur coat made of dalmatians fur. She’s stealing as many dalmatians as she can get her hands on, but she can’t hold them all. Follow Pongo, Perdi and the other dogs in the litter as they save themselves and all their fellow puppies.

Based on Dodie Smith's novel, see the world premiere of the *101 Dalmatians* musical at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Sadly, there won't be 101 real life dalmatians on stage, but there'll be exquisite puppetry from Toby Olié. [Find out more about puppet shows in London.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/west-end-puppet-shows)

[Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/regents-park-open-air-theatre), from 12 July.

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## [*Secret Cinema: Dirty Dancing*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23024-secret-cinema-presents-dirty-dancing)

Have you ever wished you could be *in* a film? Now you can! Discover the joy of Secret Cinema at their Dirty Dancing film experience this July. Mingle at Kellerman’s for a few hours before watching *Dirty Dancing* on screen. Get practicing your “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” lift in advance. [Find out more about Secret Cinema in London](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/heres-why-you-must-attend-secret-cinema-in-london). 

Secret Cinema, from 13 July.

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## [*Closer*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24011-closer)

Patrick Marber’s Olivier Award-winning play became a Hollywood sensation in the early 2000s. The 2004 *Closer* film starred Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen. Now, *Closer* is actually closer to home, as the play returns to London in July 2022. The steamy play follows four strangers who all find one another, fall in love, and fade away from each other’s memories. You may not risk it all for something you want, but you won’t want to risk avoiding *Closer* in London.

[Lyric Hammersmith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/lyric-hammersmith-theatre), from 15 July.

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## [*Sister Act*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/19421-sister-act-the-musical)

After two long years of waiting, it’s finally time to raise our voices. *Sister Act* welcomes audiences to church in summer 2022. [Beverley Knight](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/beverley-knight) plays Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer who joins a convent as part of a witness protection programme. Deloris doesn’t fit in at first, but by the end, she’s encouraging her fellow sisters to be fabulous, baby! The [all-star cast includes Keala Settle, Jennifer Saunders, Lesley Joseph, Lizzie Bea, and Clive Rowe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/meet-the-london-cast-of-sister-act).

[Eventim Apollo](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/eventim-apollo), from 19 July.

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## [*Yeast Nation*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25468-yeast-nation)

Sometimes, [musicals are based on books](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/the-biggest-west-end-shows-that-are-originally-based-on-books), or a film can get the musical touch. But a musical about yeast? Well it’s time to rise out of your seat and head to Southwark Playhouse. Join the probiotics — all named Jan — as they try to ensure their survival over millions of years.

Urinetown creators, Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman, worked on *Yeast Nation*. Plus with *The Toxic Avenger*' Benji Sperring directing the London premiere, this production is set to be a wacky hit. 

[Southwark Playhouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/southwark-playhouse), from 22 July.

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## [*Tom, Dick & Harry*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25366-tom-dick-and-harry)

Plan a great escape to the theatre this July to see *Tom, Dick & Harry*. Learn more about the brave prisoners who defied the odds to escape three tunnels that World War Two prisoners and find freedom. The *Tom, Dick & Harry* play utilises once top-secret information classified in war archives, plus Alexandra Palace was once home to a prisoner of war camp. All of this makes *Tom, Dick & Harry* the ideal play to see in London this summer.

[Alexandra Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/alexandra-palace), from 26 July.

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## [*South Pacific*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24463-south-pacific)

Following acclaimed performances in 2021, Chichester Festival Theatre’s *South Pacific* heads to London this summer. The [Rodgers and Hammerstein musical](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-rodgers-and-hammerstein-musicals) follows Nellie, an American woman stationed halfway across the world and falls in love with a local plantation owner. Gina Beck and Julian Ovenden lead *South Pacific* in London. Watch The [*South Pacific* cast perform at West End Live.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/book-tickets-to-hit-musicals-as-seen-at-west-end-live)

[Sadler’s Wells](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/sadlers-wells), from 27 July.

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## *Patriots*

1991. The fall of the Soviet Union. There’s winners and losers in a new Russia, but who will finally be able to rule supreme? It may surprise you that it's not always the person in charge who holds the key. Sometimes it’s those who strongly influence a leader. Tom Hollander plays billionaire businessman Boris Berezovsky — a key figure in Vladimir Putin's rule — in Peter Morgan’s play, *Patriots*, at the Almeida Theatre.

[Almeida Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/almeida-theatre), from 2 July.

## [*Chasing Hares*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25591-chasing-hares)

It's easy to keep quiet. But it’s harder to break your silence share your true story. In *Chasing Hares*, a factory worker is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to write a play. He could write a heartfelt, happy story, but that doesn't feel right for his surroundings. Should he address Indian factory conditions and child exploitation head on? Watch the *Chasing Hares* premiere at the Young Vic this summer.

[Young Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/young-vic), from 16 July.

*Photo credit: South Pacific cast (Photo by Johan Persson)*

Top Off-West End theatre to see in London in July

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Find out the best shows to see in London in July 2022.

[Shakespeare’s Globe](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/shakespeares-globe-theatre) has revealed programming for its upcoming winter 2022 season. The season includes productions of *Titus Andronicus*, a return of *The Fir Tree*, and *The Winter’s Tale* across two stages.

The winter season begins with [*Henry V*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25646-henry-v-or-globe) at [Sam Wanamaker Playhouse](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/sam-wanamaker-playhouse). Set in the late 15th-century, *Henry V* follows a young ruler who tries to assert power. Henry V was recently at the Donmar Warehouse, starring Kit Harington. Holly Race Roughan directs *Henry V*, which runs from 10 November to 4 Feb. 2023. 

Shakespeare’s Globe resident writer Hannah Khalil’s new work, titled [*Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25647-hakawatis-or-globe), will run at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse over the Christmas period. The play will present ancient tales of women who stay united and fight for their future. Pooja Ghai directs *Hakawatis*, with performances from 1 December to 14 Jan. 2023. There’s also writing contributions from  Hanan al-Shaykh, Suhayla El-Bushra and Sara Shaarawi.

Khalil’s [*The Fir Tree*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23775-the-fir-tree) returns to the Globe Theatre, with performances from 15 to 31 December. The Hans Christian Andersen fairytale follows a fir tree who wonders what happens when it grows tall.

In 2023, Jude Christian will direct [*Titus Andronicus*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25648-titus-andronicus-or-globe) at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The Shakespeare play follows the Roman general who returns from war feeling betrayed, and tries to seek justice. *Titus Andronicus* runs from 19 January to 15 Apr. 2023. 

The season concludes with [*The Winter’s Tale*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25649-the-winters-tale-or-globe) in a production that utilises the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and Shakespeare’s Globe at the same time by staging the show across both spaces. Sean Holmes directs the Shakespeare play that follows a king who accuses his wife of infidelity. *The Winter’s Tale* runs from 9 February to 16 Apr. 2023. 

*Photo credit: The Fir Tree (Photo by Pete Le May)*

Shakespeare’s Globe announces winter 2022 season

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The season includes *Titus Andronicus*, *The Winter’s Tale* and *Henry V*.


All rise for a new Atticus Finch. Richard Coyle will take over the role of Atticus Finch in [*To Kill a Mockingbird*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/20130-to-kill-a-mockingbird) this summer. *To Kill a Mockingbird* is at the [Gielgud Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gielgud-theatre). Book *To Kill a Mockingbird* tickets on London Theatre.

Rafe Spall will play a final performance on 13 August, with Coyle taking over the role from 15 August. His theatre credits include *Ink*, *Don Carlos* and *The Lover & The Collection*. He’s also starred in television series such as *Coupling* and *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina*.

Niall Buggy will also join the *To Kill a Mockingbird* cast as Judge Taylor from 15 August, taking over the role from Jim Norton.

The *To Kill a Mockingbird* cast includes Harry Attwell, Amanda Boxer, Poppy Lee Friar, John Hastings, Simon Hepworth, Laura Howard, Lloyd Hutchinson, Gwyneth Keyworth, Tom Mannion, David Moorst, Pamela Nomvete, Patrick O’Kane, Jude Owusu, Harry Redding, David Sturzaker, Natasha Williams, Helen Belbin, Laurence Belcher, Paul Birchard, Ryan Ellsworth, Rebecca Hayes, Danny Hetherington, Matthew Jure, Anna Munden, Tiwai Muza, Oyin Orija, Itoya Osagiede, Candida Caldicot, Ciyo Brown and Jack Benjamin.

Set in 1930s Alabama, the *To Kill a Mockingbird* play follows lawyer Atticus Finch and his family as he defends the wrongfully accused Tom Robinson, all narrated by Atticus's daughter Scout. Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-winning novel is now a critically-acclaimed play. [Find out more about *To Kill a Mockingbird* in London](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-to-kill-a-mockingbird-in-london).

Aaron Sorkin adapts *To Kill a Mockingbird* for the stage, with direction by Bartlett Sher, set design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Ann Roth, lighting design by Jennifer Tipton, and sound design by Scott Lehrer.

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

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*Photo credit: Richard Coyle (Photo by The Other Richard)*

Richard Coyle to play Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

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Recommended for ages 12+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticket holder who is at least 18 years old.

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To Kill A Mockingbird

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

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

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


Rafe Spall will leave the production in August.


The world-leading visual effects company, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, will create the puppets, animatronics, and digital animation for [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro). The world premiere of *My Neighbour Totoro* begins performances at the [Barbican](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/barbican-theatre) on 8 October, with an opening night on 18 October, and performances to 21 Jan. 2023. Book *My Neighbour Totoro* tickets on London Theatre.

The *My Neighbour Totoro* puppets are designed by Basil Twist at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Over the years, the workshop’s produced characters for television shows such as *Sesame Street* and *The Muppet Show*. 

“The Jim Henson Company is synonymous with imagination and childhood,” commented Twist. “When I accepted this challenge and needed a team who could build my designs and bring Studio Ghibli’s treasured characters to life, I knew it had to be Henson. I truly believe we are creating something extraordinary.” Mervyn Millar will create additional puppets for *My Neighbour Totoro*. 

*My Neighbour Totoro* follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei. After moving to the countryside, the siblings explore their new surroundings and encounter magical creatures. 

Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film will be adapted for the stage by Tom Morton-Smith, in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV. There’s original composition by Joe Hisaishi and direction by Phelim McDermott.

The show features production design by Tom Pye, costume design by Kimie Nakano, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, sound design by Tony Gayle, and movement by You-Ri Yamanaka. Casting will be announced at a later date. 

*My Neighbour Totoro* is at the Barbican.

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*Photo credit: My Neighbour Totoro behind the scenes (Photo by Jay P. Morgan)*

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ puppets 

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Age guidance: 6+. This production is not suitable for children under 4 years of age, including babes in arms. Younger children and babes in arms are welcome at our relaxed performances only.

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My Neighbour Totoro

Find your spirit with the return of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi’s “awe-inspiring” (Time Out) and “dazzling” (Guardian) production of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV. This five-star, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation, written by Tom Moton-Smith (Oppenheimer) was the most anticipated theatrical event of 2022 and returns to London’s Barbican for a strictly limited 18-week season from 21 November 2023.

The Studio Ghibli film will be adapted for the stage. 

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.

![Plaza Suite](//images.ctfassets.net/6pezt69ih962/4MlGLSoHNBCE8XUaZrE8mk/73f0212d8baa2d737045f3d44af04696/plaza_suite_1-1200.jpg)

## *[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. 

Book [*The Hills of California* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36247-the-hills-of-california) on London Theatre.

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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.

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

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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.

Book [*Afterglow* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36122-afterglow) on London Theatre.

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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.

Book [*Rehab the Musical* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36337-rehab-the-musical) on London Theatre.

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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.

Book [*Hello, Dolly!* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37374-hello-dolly?) on London Theatre.

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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.

Book [*Mean Girls* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35503-mean-girls?) on London Theatre.

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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.

Book [*Long Day’s Journey Into Night* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/35498-long-days-journey-into-night?) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

## Say hello to Imelda!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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*Photo credit: the cast of Just For One Day. (Photo courtesy of production)*

‘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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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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