Can you believe we’re already in November? No neither can we but as we enter another month of 2023 let’s take a look at all the wonderful new West End shows opening this month. Be sure to grab your London theatre tickets for these new shows here at the LSBO website or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

Elf (Opens 15^th November)

Due to popular demand, Elf the mash hit musical is returning to London’s Dominion theatre for a second consecutive year.

The musical is set to star Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden as Buddy the Elf who has left the TV soap after dedicating almost 20 years to it. Joining him is Tom Chambers who is reprising the role of Walter Hobbs after previously playing the role in the show in 2022.

Elf is based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema film and tells the charming and funny tale of Buddy who is mistakenly raised as an eld in the North Pole after crawling into Santa’s sack as a child. After realising that he doesn’t fit in with all the other elves, Santa finally tells him the truth and Buddy heads to New York to find his birth father. After causing some mayhem in Manhattan, falling in love and discovering the gift of family, Buddy helps New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

With a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Skylar and Chad Beguelin.

Book Elf the Musical Theatre tickets now to see this heartwarming Christmas tale at the Dominion Theatre. Playing for a strictly limited season from 15^th November 2023 to 6^th January 2024.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Opens 23^rd November)

From the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre return to the West End with another catastrophic disaster.

The Olivier Award Nominated show has already been a smash hit on both the West End and Broadway so back by popular demand Peter Pan Goes Wrong returns to London this November.

The riotous comedy play sees the much-loved members of the Cornley Drama Society take on another production and yet again battle with technical hitches, flying mishaps, missed cues and clashes between cast members.

Book now to see this family-friendly comedy at the Lyric Theatre where it will be playing for a strictly limited run from 23^rd November 2023 to 14^th January 2024.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Opens 17^th November)

Based on the hugely popular Netflix TV show and brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, this gripping new adventure will take you right to the beginning of the Stranger Things story… and may hold the secret to the end.

Set in the small town of Hawkins in 1959, Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado wants to graduate and get the hell out of town.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be directed by Stephen Daldry with co-director Justin Martin and promises to expand on the TV show’s story and mythology. With stunning visual effects and stagecraft Stranger Things is sure to wow fans of the show and newcomers to the world.

Book Stranger Things: The First Shadow theatre tickets and see the show at the Phoenix Theatre from 17^th November 2023.

The Enfield Haunting (Opens 30^th November)

Based on the true story and first-hand accounts of one of the ghost hunters, The Enfield Haunting tells the story of an ordinary working-class family from a north London council estate that became the center of one of the most famous poltergeist events in the world.

The Hodgson family had no idea what a poltergeist was until the summer of 1977 when furniture and toys started moving of their own accord in their family home. The play follows the events of one night in the spring of 1978 when the ghostly events reached a climax.

The horror play is set to star comedy icon Catherine Tate (Dr Who/ The Catherine Tate Show) as Peggy Hodgson, a single mother trying to protect her three children from the disturbing happenings. It will also star David Threlfall (Shameless) as Maurice Gross, the paranormal investigator involved with the case.

This will be the world premiere of this major new play written by Paul Unwin (Co-creator of the world’s longest running medical drama Casualty) and is sure to send shivers down the spines of audiences’ night after night.

The Enfield Haunting theatre tickets are on sale now so don’t miss out on your chance to see this highly anticipated spooky play. Book The Enfield Haunting tickets now, playing at the Ambassador’s Theatre from the 30^th November 2023 until 2^nd March 2024.

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With Halloween just under a week away, take a look at our top West End picks to get you in the spooky spirit. Whether you are looking for a thrilling musical, a chilling play, or a family-friendly show, you can find the best London theatre tickets for your taste and budget. Here are some of our recommendations:

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman and adapted by Joel Horwood The Ocean at the End of the Lane will take you on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten. This mystical tale tells the story of a young man who finds himself returning to his childhood home where he is plunged into a magical world and is introduced to a world of danger, darkness, and wonder.

Featuring some of the most incredible special effects ever seen live on stage, this show is the perfect magical mystery to see this Halloween.

The show is currently playing at the Noel Coward Theatre for a strictly limited season and must close on the 25^th of November 2023. Don’t miss your chance to secure discounted tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane and book now. 

Wicked

Yes, Wicked is of course a hugely popular, family-friendly show but it’s also a tale about witches so this makes it the perfect choice for a Halloween theatre trip! Book now to see this spellbinding musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, you can book your Wicked tickets online today.

We all know the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy triumphed over The Wicked Witch of the West but we’ve only heard one side of the story. Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. We follow the story of an unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda as they take different paths to fulfill their destinies as ‘The Wicked Witch of the West’ and ‘Glinda the Good’.

Book your Wicked theatre tickets now online at LSBO or visit our box office in Leicester Square because there really is ‘no place like Wicked’.Hurry up and grab your theatre tickets before they fly away!

The Phantom of the Opera

What better way to spend your Halloween than to experience the most haunting love story on the West End? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless musical The Phantom of the Opera has been enchanting audiences since it first opened in 1986 with its beautiful musical score, including songs such as ‘All I Ask of You’, ‘The Music of the Night’, ‘Masquerade’ and of course the iconic title song. 

Having recently celebrated its 35^th Anniversary in London’s West End, The Phantom of the Opera is a romantic horror that follows the story of a masked, scarred man known as ‘The Phantom’ who seemingly haunts the Paris Opera House. When he becomes infatuated with a beautiful Soprano named Christine, his love soon turns to jealousy and obsession.

See London’s most haunting love story this Halloween and book your Phantom of the Opera theatre tickets now at LSBO. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this spectacular show, currently playing at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The most awarded play in history Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the perfect choice for a Halloween night out. You can enjoy the magic and mystery of witchcraft and wizardry in this 2-part play that is full of astonishing special effects and spell-bounding storytelling. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this amazing show that continues the story of Harry Potter and his friends.

The play picks up where the epilogue of the last book left off, 19 years after the battle of Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are now back on an extraordinary new adventure with a new generation of students from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

There’s magic in every moment in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Palace Theatre.

The Mousetrap 

Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery is the world’s longest-running play and the longest-running show on the West End. Having just celebrated its 70^th anniversary in London, the show has kept millions of people on the edge of their seats for years. 

The story follows 7 strangers who find themselves snowed in at a country house in the middle of nowhere when news spreads of a suspicious murder back in London. When a police officer turns up, they realize that the killer is in their midst but the question is… who did it? This thrilling ‘Who Dunnit’ is a great way to spend Halloween, full of mystery and intrigue The Mousetrap will have you gripped from start to finish. Book The Mousetrap theatre tickets now online or visit our box office. Now playing at the St Martins Theatre.

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Jersey Boys is Closing

The award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS is coming to on the West End early next year. After a spectacular 3-year run in the West End the show will celebrate its final performance at the Trafalgar Theatre on the 4th January 2024.Book your Jersey Boys tickets now and get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment!

The musical follows the remarkable life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and their rise to fame from the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The show features a selection of their greatest hits including ‘Beggin’, ‘Sherry’ ‘December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Bye Bye Baby’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘Rag Doll’, ‘Who Loves You’ and many many more.

The current cast who will close the show in January as The Four Seasons includes Luke Suri as Frankie Valli himself, Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi, Peter Nash as Tommy De Vito, Declan Egan as Bob Gaudio.

Written by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe Jersey Boys originally opened on Broadway in 2005 and ran for over 11 years. It then went on to open in London’s West End in 2008 where it stayed until 2017. The show then re-opened in April 2021 at the Trafalgar Theatre.

Don’t miss your chance to see this international sensation live on stage and book your Jersey Boys tickets now to see the show at the Trafalgar Theatre. Must End January 4th 2024, book your theatre tickets online or visit our box office.

Killian Donnelly Returns to Les Mis

Theatre star Killian Donnelly is set to return to LES MISERABLES as Jean Valjean this month for 15 weeks only. Josh Piterman, who is currently playing the role is returning home to Australia for family reasons and his final performance will be the 21st October 2023. So book Les Miserable tickets today.

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boubil and Schönberg’s LES MISERABLES is now playing at the Sondheim Theatre and holds the title of the longest-running musical in the world. The musical has been running in the West End for nearly 40 years and still remains a fan favourite with theatre lovers.

The show has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages and is based on the French Literary classic by Victor Hugo. The iconic musical score features the classic songs such as I Dreamed A Dream’, ‘On My Own’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Do You Hear the People Sing’, ‘At the End of the Day’ and ‘One Day More’.

Killian Donnelly has previously played the role of Jean Valjean in both the West End production and the UK and Ireland tour. This will be the first time he gets to play the role at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre. His other theatre credits include The Phantom in The Phantom Of The Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre and Charlie Price in the original West End production of Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre in 2015.

He will be joining current cast members Stewart Clarke as Javert, Katie Hall as Fantine, Will Callan as Marius, Amena El-Kindy as Eponine, Lulu-Mae Pears as Cosette, Luke Kempner as Thenardier, Claire Machin as Madame Thenardier and Djavan van de Fliert as Enjolras.

Book your Les Miserables tickets now online or at our box office. Now playing at the Sondheim Theatre.

If you’re a lover of a good old romantic comedy and a fun West End musical then you’re in Luck! With the success of shows like Dirty Dancing and Pretty Woman the musical then it’s no surprise that more and more chick flicks are being adapted into stage musicals.

Mean Girls The Musical (Opening June 2024)

Get in loser we’re going to London! The smash-hit musical adaptation of Mean Girls has just announced its West End transfer after a hugely successful run-on Broadway. Book Mean Girls The Musical Tickets running at the Savoy Theatre in London from June 2024.

Based on the 2004 blockbuster classic Mean Girls follows Cady Heron, a student who relocates from the Africa savanna to somewhere even more dangerous… high school. The film starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert and Amanda Seyfried and was written by Tina Fey. Nearly 20 years after the film was released it remains just as popular with a huge fanbase and the musical will continue its legacy.

The musical has a book written by Tina Fey herself, music by acclaimed composer Jeff Richmond who previously collaborated with Tina Fey on 30 Rock and lyrics by Nell Benjamin.

Keep an eye out for more updates and cast announcements. You won’t want to miss this theatrical event as we know it’s going to be So Fetch!

The Devil Wears Prada The Musical(Opens 24^th October 2024)

One of the most popular romcoms of all time is coming to the West End next year as a brand-new musical. Based on the blockbuster film and best-selling novel, the musical adaptation is heading to London and we know that The Devil Wears Prada musical tickets will be in high demand!

With an original score by no other than music legend Elton John, lyrics by Shania Taub, book by Kate Wetherhead, and direction and choreography by the iconic Jerry Mitchell.

Based on the book by Lauren Weisberger that was published in 2003, the film was released in 2006 and starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The Devil Wears Prada follows the story of aspiring journalist Andy who takes a job at the prestigious Runway magazine that is run by the notorious Miranda Priestly. Andy is then forced to give up her personal life to fulfill all of Miranda’s impossible demands. Whilst being swept up in all the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry she begins to question if success is worth sacrificing your principles.

The show is set to open at the Dominion Theatre on the 24^th of October 2024 so keep an eye out for more announcements.  Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible new musical. The Devil Wears Prada theatre tickets will go on sale from next week so stay tuned for updates on the fashion-forward event of the year.

Casting and further details are yet to be announced.

13 Going On 30 The Musical (Opens Summer 2025)

The co-writers of the 2004 hit film 13 Going On 30 are hosting a workshop at the Battersea Arts Centre this month with the hopes of a full-scale production opening in the West End in Summer 2025.

The film tells the story of 13-year-old Jenna who can’t wait to turn 30 and after a disaster of a birthday party she makes a wish to be just that… thirty, flirty and thriving. She then wakes up and looks in the mirror to realise that she got her wish and she is now 30 years old and the editor of a fashion magazine. It seems like she is living the perfect life, but is she? The 2004 rom-com starred Jennifer Gardner and praised by critics and fans alike and we’re sure the musical won’t disappoint fans!

 The cast for the workshop has just been announced and it is set to star Lucie Jones (Les Misérables/ Waitress/ Wicked) as Jenna Rink and Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge) as Matt Flamhaff. The cast is completed by Grace Mouat, Caleb Roberts, Alex Stoll, Andrew Berlin, Kia-Paris Walcott, Mary-Jean Caldwell, Jena Pandya, Lewis Asquith and Ivan Fernandez Gonzalez.

Keep an eye out for future announcements for 13 Going On 30 the musical, we will make sure to keep you up to date with everything we know about the West End production that’s set to hit London in Summer 2025.

THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL (Closes 7 October)

Mike Birbiglia is currently playing a strictly limited run of his hit show The Old Man & The Pool at the Wyndham’s Theatre. If you want to catch this hilarious and heartfelt comedy, you should book your The Old Man & The Pool tickets as soon as possible.

The play tells his ‘coming of middle of age’ story as Mike asks the big questions… Why are we here? What’s next? What happens when the items at the doctor’s office that you thought were decorative become functional?

The hilarious yet heartwarming comedy is a tale of life, death and of course a highly chlorinated YMCA swimming pool that resonates with audiences of all ages. Proving that laughter really is the best medicine.

The show previously played to sold-out audiences in the US and received rave reviews, The New York Times even labelled it as ‘the best comedy of the year’.

Get your tickets now before the show closes on the 7^th October. Book The Old man and The pool theatre tickets online or at our box office.

VANYA (Closes 21 October)

Andrew Scott, star of Fleabag, Sherlock, and His Dark Materials, returned to the West End last month to star in a one-man staging of VANYA. Don’t miss your chance to get tickets for this remarkable performance.

This production is a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic play Uncle Vanya by playwright Simon Stephen’s and Scott plays every character in the iconic play. Chekhov is thought of to be one of the greatest writers of all time and his plays remain just as relevant today as he wrote about very realistic characters and his work explored the kaleidoscope of human emotions on an extremely detailed level.

The new version of the play is directed by Sam Yates and is Stephen’s third adaptation of a Chekhov play after previously working on The Cherry Orchard in 2014 and The Seagull in 2017.

Don’t miss out on seeing Chekhov’s comedic and tragic masterpiece as you’ve never seen it before in this radical new production and book your Vanya theatre tickets now. Now playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre until the 21^st October.

GREASE (Closes 28^th October)

The iconic musical based on the 1978 hit movie starring John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John is coming to a close at the Dominion Theatre this month. Grab your tickets to experience GREASE before it ends

This run was following the shows previously hugely successful run at the theatre last year and this year’s cast has included Louise Redknapp, Jason Andre and Peter Andre.

With a book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey GREASE remains a firm fan favourite among theatre fans. Including sing-along hits such as ‘Summer Nights’ ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ and ‘You’re the One That I Want’ and with choreography by Arlene Phillips, GREASE is the ultimate fun night out.Make sure you don’t miss your chance to see this legendary musical live on stage and book your Grease theatre tickets now.

Book discounted and cheap Grease the Musical tickets online or visit our box office in Leicester Square. Now playing at the Dominion Theatre. Must End 28^th October.

THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE MUSICAL (Opens 7 October)

Based on the internationally best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger that was published in 2003 and later adapted into a film in 2009 here comes The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical!

This new British musical is brought to life on stage with original songs from Grammy Award winners Joss Stone and Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics. Adapted by multi-award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson and directed by Bill Buckhurst.

This mesmerizing new production is set to star David Hunter and Joanna Woodward as romantic leads Henry and Clare and is brought to life by the producers of Back To the Future and Ghost.

The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical will open at the Apollo Theatre on 7^th October 2023 so book London theatre tickets now online or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

Don’t miss your chance to secure The Time Traveller’s Wife tickets for this highly anticipated production.

THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE (Opens 11 October)

The National Theatre’s smash-hit production of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane is returning to the West End next month for a strictly limited run. 

The play follows the story of a young man who returns to his childhood home and re-discovers the pond of an old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play as a child. He is then accidentally plunged into a magical world and brings an evil entity from another reality into this world. With the help of his childhood friend Lettie he Is forced to protect this world from ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything.

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman (Best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman and adapted by Joel Horwood, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood they once forgot.

Book The Ocean At The End The Lane tickets now. The show opens at the Noel Coward Theatre on the 11^th October and will run for a strictly limited seven-week season, closing on 25^th November 2023. Book your London theatre tickets now online or at our box office. Don’t miss your chance to secure “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” tickets and see this highly anticipated revival.

LYONESSE (Opens 17 October)

Kristen Scott Thomas and Lily James are set to star in Penelope Skinner’s new comedy play Lyonesse. 

The play follows the story of the talented yet reclusive actress Elaine (Kristen Scott Thomas) who disappeared in mysterious circumstances. Now, 30 years later she is finally ready to tell her story and calls upon Kate, a young film executive (Lily James) to her remote home in Cornwall to her help her make her big comeback.

Directed by Ian Rickson, this searingly funny and passionate play asks the question, do we control the stories we tell and can we own our own narrative or could it be taken out of our hands at any given moment?

The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.

Lyonesse Tickets are now available at the Harold Pinter Theatre and will play for a strictly limited season from 17^th October to 23^rd December 2023. Don’t miss the chance to secure your Lyonesse tickets for this hilarious production!

One of the most popular rom-coms of all time is coming to London as a brand-new musical! Based on the blockbuster film and best-selling novel, the musical adaptation is heading to the West End later next year, and Theatre tickets are in high demand!

Based on the book by Lauren Weisberger that was released in 2003, the film was released in 2006 and starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The Devil Wears Prada follows the story of young journalist Andy (Hathaway) who takes a job at a fashion magazine run by the notorious Miranda Priestly (Streep). Andy is then forced to give up her personal life to impress Miranda and live up to her ridiculously high standards. She is swept up in the glitz and glamour and questions if success is worth sacrificing your principles.

The musical is set to feature music from the iconic Elton John (Billy Elliot the Musical, The Lion King), and direction & choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman). It will feature lyrics by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, book by Kate Wetherhead, set design by Tim Hatley, lighting design by Bruno Poet, costume design by Gregg Barnes, and sound design by Gareth Owen.

The show will open at the Dominion Theatre from 24th October 2024, so keep an eye out for more announcements, especially regarding ticket availability! Casting and further details are yet to be revealed.

Don’t miss your chance to witness this fabulous musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada. Stay tuned for updates on when and where you can secure your London Theatre tickets to the fashion-forward event of the year and catch up on the latest London theatre news!

MOULIN ROUGE CAST

MOULIN ROUGE! welcomes a new cast of bohemians and aristocrats to the showstopping musical as the show enter its third year in the West End.

Currently playing at the Piccadilly Theatre the show brings Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film to life onstage in a new musical mashup. A theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and above all Love. Enter a world of splendor and romance, pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular… Welcome to the MOULIN ROUGE!

From 16^th October 2023 Tanisha Spring will play Satine, after having previously alternating the role and Dom Simpson will join the cast as Christian. 

Continuing in their roles, Matt Rixon (Hairspray UK Tour) will play Harold Zidler, Ian Carlyle (Disney’s The Lion King, Porgy and Bess) will play Toulouse-Lautrec and Ben Richards (Emmerdale) will play The Duke. Joining them will be Ivan De Freitas (& Juliet) as Santiago and Charlotte Gooch (Dirty Dancing) as Nini, with Anthony Cragg (Starlight Express) who continues with the cast and steps into the role of Baby Doll, Hannah Jay-Allan (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical) as Arabia, Rochelle Sherona (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) who also remains with the cast as Arabia (maternity cover), Bernadette Bangura (My Fair Lady) as La Chocolat, and Angela Marie Hurst (TINA: The Tina Turner Musical) who will play Alternate Satine.

The full cast will also include Oliver Adam-Reynolds, Erin Bell, Emily Bolland, Ross Chisari, James Chisholm, Katie Deacon, Fletcher Dobinson, Serenar Douch, Rola Elliott, Davide Fienauri, Zack Guest, Natorii Illidge, David King-Yombo, Jasmine Leung, Kira McPherson, Melissa Nettleford, Chris Otim, Joshua Robinson, Callum Rose, Ben Rutter, Gavin Ryan, Craig Ryder, Jamie Shields, Catrin Thomas, Matt Trevorrow, Charley Warburton, Sasha Woodward, and Luke Fraser Yates.

Book your MOULIN ROUGE theatre tickets now online or visit our box office. Now playing at the Piccadilly Theatre. MOULIN ROUGE! is more than just a musical; it is a state of mind.

ELF CAST

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden is leaving the TV soap after almost 20 years to return to the stage in the new production of ELF THE MUSICAL. Matthew will be playing Buddy the Elf in the smash-hit musical at the Dominion Theatre later this year.
Joining him is Tom Chambers who is reprising the role of Walter Hobbs after previously playing the role in the show last year.

They are joined by previously announced cast members Georgina Castle as Jovie, Rebecca Lock as Emily Hobbs, Nicholas Pound as Santa, Kim Ismay as Debs and Dermot Canavan as Store Manager. Ben Lancaster will be performing as Buddy at certain scheduled performances.

Also in the cast are Rhys Batten (The SpongeBob Musical, UK Tour), Evonnee Bentley-Holder (Aint Too Proud, Prince Edward Theatre), Marie Finlayson (TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, West End), Aimée Fisher (Groundhog Day, The Old Vic), Farirayi Garaba (The SpongeBob Musical, UK Tour), Alex Given (The Book of Mormon, West End), Morgan Gregory (Disney’s Newsies, Troubadour Wembley Park), Samuel John-Humphreys (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, UK Tour/Toronto), Keir Hylands (Frozen, Theater an der Elbe, Hamburg), Dominic Lamb (Legally Blonde, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre), Ellis Linford-Pill (We Will Rock You, London Coliseum), Theo Reece (The SpongeBob Musical, UK Tour), Chloe Saunders (Grease, West End), Heather Scott-Martin (Singin’ in the Rain, Sadler’s Wells London, Japan & UK Tour), Jessica Spalis (MAMMA MIA! The Party, O2 London), Katie Warsop (Annie, West End & Toronto) and Natalie Woods (Wind in the Willows, London Palladium).

Jude Farrant, Daniel Lee, Oliver Ravelini and Austin Riley will alternate the role of Michael.

The musical is based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit and features a book by Ton Award-Winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin with songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Skylar and Chad Beguelin.

The musical is a funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts as a baby and is then taken back to the North Pole and raised as an elf! Realising he will never belong in the North Pole Buddy embarks on a journey to New York to find his birth father, discover his true identity and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Book ELF theatre tickets now online or visit our box office in Leicester Square. ELF will be playing at the Dominion Theatre from 15^th November to 6^th January 2023.

MAMMA MIA NEW LONDON CAST

The hit musical MAMMA MIA welcomes a new cast in London from the 9^th October 2023.

Joining the cast is Kate Graham as Tanya (having previously playing Tanya in London from 2017 to 2019 and Diane in Come from Away. Also joining the cast is Nicola-Dawn Brook as Rosie, Haydn Oakley as Sam, Olivia Brookes as Lisa, Chay Wills as Eddie and Arcangelo Ciulla as Pepper.

Continuing in the cast is Mazz Murray as Donna, Christopher Dickins as Harry, Stephen Beckett as Bill, Meg Hately as Sophie and Miles Henderson as Sky and Jessie Odeleve is moving from the Ensemble to play the role of Ali. Jennifer Adab will also continue as Donna for certain performances

MAMMA MIA is due to celebrate its 25^th anniversary in the West End next year and remains one of London’ most popular musicals, playing to sold out audiences’ night after night. This ultimate feel-good show is written by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and features all the magic of the bands timeless hits including classics like ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Honey Honey’ and ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’. This combined with a contemporary love story by Catherine Johnson makes for an all singing all dancing fun night out.

Book MAMMA MIA theatre tickets now to see the show at the Novello Theatre. Book online or visit our box office.

TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE CAST ANNOUNCED

The new musical THE TIME TRAVELLERS WIFE opens in October and has just announced its full cast.

As previously announced David Hunter and Joanna Woodward are set to play the leads Henry and Clare. Tim Mahendran will play Gomez, Hiba Elchikhe as Charisse and Ross Dawes as Henry’s Dad.

Also joining the cast are Sorelle Marsh as Henry’s Mum, Alwyne Taylor as the Librarian, Irfan Damani as Clare’s Dad, Alexandra Doar as Clare’s Mum, Alex Lodge as Jason/ Mark and Helen Pipe as Dr Kendrick.

Rounding off the cast are Swings Billie Hardy, Daniel George-Wright, Serina Mathew, Nathaniel Purnell and Bobby Windebank. With the roles of young Clare and Alba being shared by Ava Critchell, Lily Hannah, Poppy Pawson and Holly-Jade Roberts.

Based on Audrey Niffenegger’s internationally best-selling novel, this new British musical is brought to life with original songs from Grammy Award winners Joss Stone and Dave Stewart. Adapted by multi-award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson, the musical opens at the Apollo Theatre on the 7^th October. Book tickets now!

SIX NEW WEST END CAST ANNOUNCED

SIX THE MUSICAL has announced their new West End cast! These queens will join the queendom from the 17^th October 2023.

The full cast includes Nikki Bentley as Catherine of Aragon, Thao Therese Nguyen as Anne Boleyn, Kayleigh McKnight as Jane Seymour, Reca Oakley as Anne of Cleves , Inez Budd as Katherine Howard and Janiq Charles as Catherine Parr.

Also joining them is Gabriella Stylianou as Alternate Catherine of Aragon/ Jane Seymour , Naomi Alade as Alternate Anne Boleyn and Anne of Cleves, Hannah Lowther as Alternate Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr, Meg Dixon-Brasil as Super Swing and Natalie Pilkington as UK Super Swing.

The musical is an 80-minute pop concert style show which tells the untold stories of the six wives of Henry VIII. Remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak, this homegrown musical was first created by a group of Cambridge University students at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 and has since gone on to become a global phenomenon.

The show has also announced that it will be extending its run and adding BSL, audio described and captioned shows next Summer with 2 sing-along shows on the 12^th May and 25^th August. Now booking until November 2024 and still reigning at the Vaudeville Theatre, book your SIX theatre tickets now.

If you’re an ABBA fan (and let’s face it who isn’t) London is the place to be right now. With 4 different ABBA shows to choose from we are spoilt for choice this summer! Whether you want to see the iconic musical MAMMA MIA, the ground-breaking virtual experience ABBA VOYAGE, the new comedy play THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO or immerse yourself in the world of Mamma Mia with MAMMA MIA THE PARTY. There really is something for everyone right now.

MAMMA MIA!

Having recently celebrated its 24^th anniversary in London’s West End, MAMMA MIA! Is the ultimate feel-good musical. With music and lyrics by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. Featuring all of ABBA’s timeless hits including the classics such as ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Honey Honey’, ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ and ‘Does Your Mother Know’. This combined with a contemporary love story from British playwright Catherine Johnson, this musical makes for a fun night out for all.

The show follows the story of Sophie Sheridan as she prepares for her upcoming wedding on a sunny Greek Island. Things become a lot more complicated when she discovers her mum’s old diary and realises that she may have 3 possible father and then of course she invites all three men to her wedding!

MAMMA MIA! Continues to delight sold out audiences’ night after night and remains one of the West Ends most popular shows. Book your MAMMA MIA theatre tickets now online or visit our box office. We guarantee this musical with have you singing and dancing the whole way home! Now playing at the Novello Theatre.

ABBA VOYAGE

See ABBA on stage in a concert 40 years in the making. ABBA VOYAGE is a production that blends cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting and some of the most popular and loved songs ever written.

In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular music groups in history as digital avatars. Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted as digital versions of themselves backed by a brilliant live band.

It’s the greatest ABBA performance the world has ever seen. Book ABBA VOYAGE tickets now!

 
THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO

A new comedy about devotion, desire and dancing queens.

THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO is playing at the Criterion Theatre for a strictly limited run following a previous run at the Park Theatre in the spring.

Written by and starring Ian Hallard, this world premiere is directed by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who, The League of Gentlemen). Cast includes Donna Berlin (Doctors), Sara Crowe (Olivier Award winner for Private Lives), Andrew Horton (Jupiter’s Legacy), Rose Shalloo (Malory Towers), and Anton Tweedale (The Mousetrap, West End). Featuring the voices of Miriam Margolyes and Paul O’Grady.

In 1988, two school friends tentatively come out to one another: one as gay, the other – more shockingly – as an ABBA fan. Nearly thirty years later, a chance meeting sets them on a brand-new path and they decide to form the world’s first ABBA tribute band – in drag! But can their friendship survive the tribulations of a life on the road which includes platform boots, fake beards and a distractingly attractive stranger?

Simultaneously tender and funny, this heartfelt story will appeal to anyone who understands how it feels to be a fan: of ABBA or of anyone. Book THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO tickets now online or at our box office. Now playing at the Criterion Theatre.

MAMMA THE PARTY

Discover Björn Ulvaeus’ production of MAMMA MIA THE PARTY at London’s O2 Arena. This theatrical dining experience is a night out like no other. Feel transported to the island of Skopelos to DANCE, DINE & HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. As the sun sets, you’ll take your seats at Nikos’ family-run taverna where you’ll enjoy a delicious four course meal before dancing the night away at a glittering ABBA disco. This is your dream Greek holiday, right in the heart of London. Find yourself lost in a fabulous world as a warm romantic and funny story is performed all around you. Explore the glorious décor, which served as the backdrop to the iconic Mamma Mia films and now dazzles guests’ night after night.

Featuring ABBA’s legendary music and a hilarious new story adapted by Sandi Toksvig you will be taken from dinner to dancing and find yourself lost in a fabulous dream world for the night.

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