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

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

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

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See the prequel to the multi-award-winning hit TV show at the Phoenix Theatre. Book tickets to *Strangers Things: The First Shadow* on London theatre today.

Hawkins in 1959 is a small town with relatively ordinary troubles: Jim Hopper's car won't start, Bob Newby's sister rejects his radio show, and Joyce Maldonado dreams of escape. But the arrival of Henry Creel is ready to disrupt all of that. In a town where secrets run deep, starting anew isn't simple.

*Stranger Things: The First Shadow* is an eagerly awaited stage production written by Kate Trefry (writer on the *Stranger Things* TV show), featuring an original story by the Duffer Brothers (creators of *Stranger Things*), Jack Thorne (*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*), and Trefry.

The production, directed by the esteemed Stephen Daldry with co-direction by Justin Martin, promises to expand the show's mythology and stagecraft, setting new standards in theatrical storytelling. 
*Stranger Things*, set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, premiered on Netflix in 2016. The series follows a group of young friends entangled in a supernatural conspiracy involving government experiments, alternate dimensions, and terrifying otherworldly creatures.

Since its debut on the streaming platform, *Stranger Things* has grown into a cultural sensation, winning numerous awards and garnering a dedicated following. Many of its young cast members, including Millie Bobbie Brown, were propelled into stardom by the show.

### What is *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*?

*Stranger Things: The First Shadow* serves as a prequel to the critically acclaimed Netflix TV show *Stranger Things*. The show will mark Netflix’s first venture into the theatrical world.

Book tickets to *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* on London Theatre.


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What happened before the world turned upside down? In 1959, Henry Creel moves to Hawkins, Indiana, with his family. But looking for a fresh start isn't so easy. Will he be lured into the shadows of his past? Discover the prequel story to the Netflix phenomenon, *Stranger Things.* Get *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* tickets on London Theatre.

Have you ever wondered what happened before the adventures of Eleven and friends? *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* is ready to answer your questions but may leave you with many more. The prequel to the hit Netflix series will settle your cravings for the show whilst you wait for the release of the fifth season.

*Stranger Things* is one of Netflix’s most streamed TV shows ever, with season four ranking as the second most-watched series on Netflix, racking up to 1.83 billion hours of streams to date. The TV show has also garnered critical acclaim, and the American Film Institute selected it as one of the top ten programs of the year for its first two seasons.

## What to Watch For
- The *Stranger Things* universe has previously been adapted into a live theatrical experience on multiple occasions. London witnessed an immersive *Stranger Things* experience by Secret Cinema in 2019, and the Vaults in London presented *Stranger Sings!* last year, a parody show featuring puppetry, whimsical songs, and a dancing Demogorgon.
- Before Netflix picked it up, the Duffer brothers initially faced several rejections of their pitch for *Stranger Things*.
-  *Stranger Things* co-creator Ross Duffer mentioned that when they first pitched the show, it was supposed to be a limited series, and the plan was for fan-favourite Eleven to sacrifice herself in the end. This, of course, never happened. Season five has been confirmed for future release, and Eleven is still a series regular in the show.
- This isn’t writer Jack Thorne’s first run-in with something *Stranger Things*-related. He wrote the screenplay for Enola Holmes 2, which stars Eleven actress Millie Bobbie Brown.


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Long before the world turned upside down, Hawkins was just a regular town. Henry Creel's arrival might change all of that. A multi-award-winning creative team brings the hit Netflix show's world to life on stage in this gripping adventure. You don't want to miss this one. Trust us — friends don't lie!

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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.


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Witness the greatest cast ever assembled live on stage, as the world-famous Spitting Image puppets tread the boards of London’s theatreland for the first time ever in IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL. It’s like a big West End show but without the boring bits.  

The Phoenix Theatre opened on 24 Sept. 1930. It was built on the site of the Alcazar Music Hall, a performance space that had fallen from grace into a casino.

Noël Coward’s *Private Lives* opened the Phoenix Theatre, starring Noel Coward and Laurence Olivier. On Coward's 70th birthday, the bar in the foyer of the theatre was given the name the Noël Coward Bar in his honour.

The theatre’s greatest success arrived in November 1991 in the form of *Blood Brothers*, Willy Russell’s musical. It ran for 21 years, finally closing on 10 Nov. 2012. The Phoenix Theatre was also home to the West End premiere of *Come From Away.*

## Phoenix Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.

The seats in the Stalls offer very good views of the stage, with a light rake in the seating helping seats further back. 

The view from the Dress Circle is generally very good, though the rake of the seating is not as noticeable as in other theatres. 

The Grand Circle is surprisingly close to the stage, which is great for feeling involved in the show.


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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.

Look back on your year in theatre! Theatre review site Show-Score and ticketing platform TodayTix bring their second annual Year in Reviews campaign back to London. The campaign allows theatregoers to log their theatre habits and receive information about shows. [Take part in Year In Reviews 2023 on Show-Score.](https://www.show-score.com/year-in-reviews?utm_source=londontheatre&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=year-in-reviews&utm_adgroup=article)

Show-Score is an online community that compiles reviews from both users and critics, along with other show-related content, to help audiences find the shows that suit them.

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Users are encouraged to share Year in Reviews stats on their social media platforms. Everyone who follows and tags Show-Score's and TodayTix's social media accounts in their posts will be entered into a drawing for a £365 TodayTix gift voucher.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*

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

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

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

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## *Wicked*

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

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

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## *Dirty Dancing*

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

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

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

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

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

## See *Strictly Come Dancing* live

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

Book [tickets to the *Strictly Come Dancing* U.K. tour](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/strictly-come-dancing-tour) on London Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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

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See Brian Cox return to the stage in Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End. Long Day’s Journey Into Night tickets are available on London Theatre now.

Set in August 1912 at the Tyrones' summer home in Connecticut, this powerful play by Eugene O'Neill, which is semi-autobiographical, follows a single day in the lives of the family. As the day begins to lead into the night, the Tyrones grapple with their own shortcomings, addictions, and struggles, blaming and resenting one another in the process. *Long Day’s Journey Into Night* is an emotional exploration of shattered dreams, moral imperfections, and the complexities of family relationships.

Brian Cox, celebrated for his role in HBO's *Succession,* leads a star-studded cast that includes Patricia Clarkson (*Sharp Objects*) as Mary, Anthony Boyle ([*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/21176-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-parts-one-two-tickets)) as Edmund, Daryl McCormack (*Good Luck to You, Leo Grande*) as James Jr, and Louisa Harland (*Derry Girls*) as Cathleen.

Written by O’Neill between 1939 and 1941 and posthumously published in 1956, *Long Day’s Journey Into Night* earned O’Neill the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1957 and the Tony Award for Best Play. Many considered O’Neill’s tragedy one of the greatest American plays of the 20th century, alongside Arthur Miller’s *Death of a Salesman* and Tennessee William’s *A Streetcar Named Desire*.

The award-winning Jeremy Herrin (*Best of Enemies*) will direct the London revival of *Long Day’s Journey Into Night*. 

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Renowned actor Brian Cox makes a triumphant return to the London stage in Spring 2024, starring in the emotionally charged *Long Day’s Journey Into Night*. Experience a poignant journey through family dynamics, addiction, and the haunting echoes of the past in this compelling play.

*Long Day’s Journey Into Night* was written by O’Neill between 1939-1941 and is widely regarded as the greatest work of his career. It was published posthumously in 1956 and earned O’Neill the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1957. The play also went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play. Other works published posthumously by O’Neill include *A Touch of the Poet* in 1958 and *More Stately Mansions* in 1967. 

Laurence Olivier starred as James in the National Theatre’s production of the play in 1971, which was recorded and broadcast on TV in March 1973. Olivier won the Emmy Award for his performance. The new London production will see Emmy, Golden Globe, and Olivier Award winner Brian Cox play James in this much-anticipated revival.

## What to watch for

- Brian Cox’s early acting career included appearances in popular British television shows like *Doctor Who* and *The Sweeney.*
- The play is set in August 1912 at the Monte Cristo Cottage, Eugene O'Neill's childhood home in New London, Connecticut. This location plays a significant role in the story.
- O'Neill requested that *Long Day's Journey Into Night* be published 25 years after his death. However, his widow, Carlotta, intervened, and the play was published only three years after his passing.
- Katherine Hepburn starred in the 1962 film adaptation of the play, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.


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Award-winning actor Brian Cox triumphantly returns to the London stage in Spring 2024 in *Long Day’s Journey Into Night*. See this poignant exploration of family dynamics, addiction, and the haunting specter of the past. 

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

Recommended 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. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted. 

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The Wyndham’s Theatre opened on 16 Nov. 1899. The theatre was commissioned by Charles Wyndham who also managed the [Criterion Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/criterion-theatre) 

The Wyndham’s welcomed its first long-running production – Sandy Wilson’s musical *The Boyfriend* which opened on 14 Jan. 1959 and ran for over 2,000 performances. Another successful musical came to the theatre in 1972, the Roundhouse’s production of Stephen Schwartz’s *Godspell*, which ran for three years. The theatre has seen many notable actors grace the stage, including Alec Guinness, [Vanessa Redgrave](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/vanessa-redgrave), Diana Rigg and Madonna.

In May 2005, the Wyndham’s Theatre was bought by Cameron Mackintosh through his company Delfont Mackintosh Theatres. The theatre was renovated in 2008 and plays regularly run for limited engagements at the Wyndham's Theatre.

## Wyndham's Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has four levels - Stalls, Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony.

In the Stalls, the front four rows of seating are not raked, but other than that the seats in the Stalls offer excellent views of the stage.

Only the seats in Row G of the Royal Circle are affected by the overhang of the Grand Circle. Seats are well raked, offering great views of the stage.

The Grand Circle is set very high in this theatre.

The Balcony is set behind and above the Grand Circle, so does feel far from the stage, but the view is unobstructed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations. 

The Trafalgar Theatre opened in the West End theatre in summer 2021. Named the Trafalgar Theatre, the playhouse combines the two smaller studio spaces at Trafalgar Studios: Trafalgar Studio One and Trafalgar Studio Two. 

The Grade II listed Trafalgar Theatre will feature a new single auditorium, with a capacity similar to the [Duke of York’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/duke-of-yorks-theatre) and the [Vaudeville Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/vaudeville-theatre). Seating will be across two levels: the stalls and dress circle.

## Where is *Jersey Boys* in London?

*Jersey Boys* is at the Trafalgar Theatre in London. The Trafalgar Theatre is located on Whitehall. It's close to the Garrick Theatre.

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

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

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

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

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## Brian Cox’s beginnings

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

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

## Brian Cox on stage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Brian Cox in film

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

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

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

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

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

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

## Brian Cox on TV

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## What is *Ulster American* about?

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

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

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

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## Woody Harrelson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Andy Serkis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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## Louisa Harland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Book [*Cinderella* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/36185-cinderella) on London Theatre.

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The best London family shows to book this Christmas

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

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

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

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

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

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'Wicked' reveals new West End cast

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

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Wicked

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

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

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