London Theatre Openings

Cruise

A man is given four years to live, but what happens when time is up? As he survives, he must face up to how he's acted. Jack Holden stars in his Olivier-nominated play for a limited West End encore season. Experience a night in Soho like no other. See Cruise at the Apollo Theatre today.

I, Joan | Globe

This war will never end– unless Joan can stop it. An all-new exploration of the iconic life of Joan of Arc. Playwright Charlie Josephine reimagines a celebratory and triumphant Joan of Arc for the Globe’s iconic outdoor stage. Join the revolution and get your tickets to I, Joan at Shakespeare’s Globe today.

A Different Stage

There’s always a man behind the music. ‘Take That’ star Gary Barlow shares his life story in this intimate one-man show. There are only three weeks to catch this glimpse behind the scenes of a pop sensation. Learn more about A Different Stage tickets at the Duke of York’s Theatre today.

Antigone

What will you sacrifice for your beliefs? An ancient play with a modern message, in a new version by Inua Ellams, writer of the award-winning hit Barber Shop Chronicles. In a limited run, Regents Park’s own amphitheatre presents the searing tale of a young woman who stands up to the state. Get your tickets to Antigone at Regents Park Open Air Theatre today.

Walking With Ghosts

Follow Gabriel Byrne as he recalls his childhood in Dublin and an adult life in Hollywood. This may be a one-man play, but he won't feel alone. Lonny Price directs the award-winning actor in this West End play, running for two weeks. See Walking With Ghosts at the Apollo Theatre today.

Eureka Day

Every child is welcome at Eureka Day school, until the mumps plague the local area. Helen Hunt stars in a vaccination satire that sees communities come together and be torn apart in an instant. Book your appointment to see Eureka Day at the Old Vic today.

Handbagged

Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher battle it out in Moira Buffini's Olivier-winning play. They may be born six months apart, however they both changed the world in unbelievable ways. One must see Handbagged on stage. Curtsy at the Kiln Theatre and get Handbagged tickets today.

John Gabriel Borkman

Can we ever escape from our mistakes? Simon Russell Beale stars in this tense Ibsen classic. A financier has ruined his family name through fraud– but all of them hope to claw their way back. Learn more about the strictly limited run of John Gabriel Borkman at the Bridge Theatre.

The Doctor Tickets

Morals meet medicine in a national scandal. Acclaimed writer/director Robert Icke and Juliet Stevenson unite to bring this sell-out adaptation to the West End. Banned in its time, this 19th century drama is reimagined as the story of a North London physician who is faced with a difficult problem that becomes national news. Get your tickets to The Doctor at the Duke of York’s Theatre today.

My Neighbour Totoro

Sometimes, the natural world is actual magic. This highly anticipated new play brings the beloved Hayao Miyazaki film to life. This adaptation brings together the talents of the film’s original composer Joe Hisaishi and puppetry legend Basil Twist. Take the journey and see My Neighbour Totoro at the Barbican Centre today.