London Theatre News

Pearl Mackie and Jessica Raine to star in world premiere of new James Graham play

Casting for the world premiere of James Graham's newest play has been announced today. Pearl Mackie and Jessica Raine will star in the two-person play, set to receive its world premiere at Nottingham Playhouse.Titled Bubble, the play will assess love in the time of Covid, as two people find 'the one' just before lockdown. Thinking about their futures, the pair have to decide whether they'll quarantine together or apart. Bubble is at Nottingham Playhouse from 23-24 October.Pearl Mackie will play...

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to reopen at Apollo Theatre

After six months of West End theatres being closed, it has been confirmed that Everybody's Talking About Jamie will reopen in November. According to Nimax Theatres' initial statement, performances will take place at the Apollo Theatre on selected dates from 12 November.Based on a BBC documentary, Everybody's Talking About Jamie follows Jamie New, a 16-year-old who decides to wear a dress to his high school prom. Friends and family support him as he goes on a journey of self-discovery, set to an...

Weekend travel guide: Theatre Royal Bath, what to do and see in Bath

Steeped in thousands of years of history and a world heritage site, escape London with a trip to Bath. While you're in this picturesque city, take a pitstop at one of the country's acclaimed regional theatres — Theatre Royal Bath. For over 200 years, audiences have flocked to this theatre to see world-class shows, later performed in London and around the world. Now, this autumn, live performances will recommence with the theatre's "Welcome Back" season, including three revivals and a touring...

The Mousetrap's West End reopening to be postponed

The Mousetrap's reopening at St. Martin's Theatre has been postponed, it was announced today. The world's longest-running show was due to recommence performances from 23 October 2020, however the reopening date has been pushed back, with future performance dates to be confirmed.If you have booked for The Mousetrap with LondonTheatre.co.uk, our customer services team will be in touch.Speaking about the show's postponement, Adam Spiegel, the producer of The Mousetrap said: "In view of the current...

Full cast announced for The New Tomorrow at the Young Vic

The Young Vic's artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah has announced the cast for The New Tomorrow. The upcoming weekend of performances will mark the first live performances at the off-West End venue in over six months, in celebration of the Young Vic's 50th birthday.The New Tomorrow will be live streamed from 3-4 October at 4pm on the Young Vic's Facebook page.Paapa Esseidu will star in The New Tomorrow, best known for his televised performance as Kwame in Michaela Coel's I Will Destroy You. On...

2020 Olivier Awards winners to be revealed in October

UPDATE: Audiences can tune into the Olivier Awards from 9.30pm on Official London Theatre's YouTube channel. Don Black will be awarded the Special Award for their contribution to the theatre. Ian McKellen will also be honoured in the ceremony, with performances from Sam Tutty in Dear Evan Hansen and Miriam-Teak Lee in & Juliet. After the initial postponement of the 2020 Olivier Awards, it was announced on 28 September that this year's winners will be celebrated next month. Jason Manford will...

The Play That Goes Wrong to reopen at Duchess Theatre

UPDATE: The Play That Goes Wrong will now reopen at the Duchess Theatre, with performances from 9 December.After West End theatres being closed, it has been announced today that The Play That Goes Wrong will reopen. Mischief Theatre creatives are rewriting and restaging sections of the play, in order for upcoming performances of The Play That Goes Wrong to comply with government guidelines.Speaking about the play reopening, producers Kenny Wax and Stage Presence Ltd. said: "The Play That Goes...

Rachel Tucker and Sam Tutty to perform at new West End Musical Drive-In dates

UPDATE: Darren Day will join the cast for the live screening of Godspell on October 4.Following previous concerts at the West End Musical Drive-In, a new roster of musical theatre performers have been confirmed for upcoming shows. Concerts will take place in the first three weeks of October, including a one-off screening of the 50th anniversary performance of Godspell.On 3 October, a concert will be dedicated to previous cast members of the Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You. The cast...

Stephen Fry and Sharon D. Clarke to star in world premiere

UPDATE: The full cast of What A Carve Up! stars Jonathan Bailey as Henry Winshaw, Samuel Barnett as Michael Owen, Robert Bathurst as Thomas Winshaw, Celia Imrie as Joan Simpson and Dervla Kirwan as the Brunwin Advert.The world premiere of What A Carve Up! will be performed by a star-studded cast of theatre and television greats. Based on Jonathan Coe's satirical novel of the same name, the co-production is created by three regional theatres: Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre & New Wolsey...

Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin to star in First Date

UPDATE: First Date will be able to stream exclusively on BroadwayHD from 12 February.The full cast for the upcoming virtual production of First Date has been announced. Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin will play two lovers in the rock musical, available to stream from 22 - 24 October.When two singletons in New York City go on a blind date, will they find love at first sight? Or, will their night out become a dating disaster for the ages? First Date features a book by Austin Winsberg, with music...