The Mousetrap are set to embark on an anniversary tour in 2026 to celebrate their 75th year in the West End. What’s more, they are also entending the West End Production until 3rd January 2027.
The Mousetrap is the worlds longest running play. It has run continuously in the West End since its opening in 1952. It is currently at the St. Martin’s Theatre which has been the plas home for over 50 years. The Mousetrap is Agatha Christies classic whoodunnit. It is the original murder mystery which has ket audiences guessing for nearly thre quarters of a century!
As the show recently welcomed a new cast, it is to be confirmed who will make up the touring cast and the west end anniversary cast as of yet.
The Mousetrap Anniversary Tour begins at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham on 3rd September 2026. They then visit Torquay, Cheltenham, Malvern, Crewe and Windsor. After that they are performing inNew Brighton, Manchester, Sheffield, Aylesbury, Eastbourne and Poole. As well as Southend, Northampton, Cardiff, Woking, Plymouth, Bromley, Swindon, Stoke, Lichfield, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Truro, and York. There are also further dates and stops to be announced.
If you can’t wait for The Mousetrap Anniversary tour to hit your town, then secure your seats now. We have same day rush tickets available online or in person. They are a limited amount and are released at 10am on a first come, first served basis.
We have some great Black Friday Theatre deals for all you theatre fans! You’ll be able to access even more deals than usual from Friday 28th November until Monday 1st December ONLY.
How can I get Black Friday Theatre Deals?
For the most extreme discounts, come to our box office in person for exclusive deals. Reduced prices will also be available on our website. The dates for the biggest savings are limited and subject to availability so if you can be flexible on dates, we’re sure to have something great for you.
What shows have Black Friday Specials?
There may be more on the way, but the ones we can confirm today are:
Back To The Future is the hit musical based on the cult classic 80’s film. Now in its 4th year at The Adelphi Theatre, the show is currently booking until 12th April 2026. When Marty McFly’s eccentric neighbour builds a time machine from his DeLorean Sports car, Marty finds himself stuck in the past. Stuck in the 1950’s he has to get back to the future! Not only that, but he is stuck with his parents and has to make sure they fall in love to ensure his survival.
Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The production features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror), alongside hit songs from the movie including The Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time.
Tony Award-winning director John Rando leads the Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team.
How can I get Black Friday Theatre Deals for Back To The Future?
This will be available on our website throughout Black Friday Weekend. For the lowest prices on selected dates why not try your luck in person at or kiosk? First come, first served.
Based on the hit Netflix series, this play serves as a prequel to the series. This is another show set in the 50’s. It takes place in Hawkins which is a regular town with regular worries. However, when new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy as the shadows of the past have a very long reach.
The play is brought to life by the multi-award-winning creative team behind Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. This gripping new adventure takes audiences back to the very beginning of the Stranger Things story. It may also hold the key to the end. With the final Season dropping at the end of this month, now’s the perfect time to catch this play.
The show is playing at The Phoenix Theatre and is currently booking until 5th April 2026.
Hadestown is the heartbreaking and uplifting tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. This musical takes classic characters from Greek Mythology and tells their story to a soundtrack of folk-inspired original music. The show is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Hadestown takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. You can read everything you need to know about the show here.
Playing at The Lyric Theatre, it is currently booking until 26th September 2026.
How can I get Hadestown Black Friday Theatre Deals?
You can get our Black Friday deals only in person over the Black Friday Weekend.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express is in its second year at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences are immersed in a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.
As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.
The Lyric Hammersmith Panto has dropped their production images!
Oh yes it does look incredible! The Lyric Hammersmith is an award winning pantomime producution house and this years pantomime is Jack and the Beanstalk. The Lyric Hammersmith boasts an incredible cast including EastEnders and West End regular John Partridge as the villainous Fleshcreep. Not only that, but X Factor finalist Joey James (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) is playing the title role of Jack. Jade Hackett (Sylvia, Nine Night) plays the Fairy Godfather with Sam Harrison (Crazy For You) as Dame Trott and newcomer Sienna Widd (Stiletto) as Jill.
The ensemble is made up of Gabriela Benedetti, Harriet Caplan-Dean, Robert Donnelly and Rachel Seirian.
Check out the Lyric Hammersmith Panto of Jack and The Beanstalk below!
The Stranger Things London Premiere event took place in Leicester Square last night! Although the final series doesn’t drop until 26th November on Netflix, fans flocked to watch an exclusive preview of epiosde 1 at the Odeon last night.
Stranger Things dominated Netlix when the first season was released. Superstars were made such as Millie Bobbie Brown who the world has watched grow up. This season is the fifth and final of the show.
You can see some snaps from the Stranger Things London Premiere below.
If you can’t wait to watch the series why not grab tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow! The play serves as a prequel to the series. What’s more, we have great discounted seats for this show. Showings are Tuesday – Saturday at 7pm with 1pm shows on Fridays and Saturdays. Lastly, they perform at 3pm on Sundays. it is currently booking until 5th April 2026 at The Phoenix Theatre.
Hadestown is based on Greek Mythology, Specifically, the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Orpheus wife Eurydice dies, he follows her to the underworld to beg Hades to let him bring her back. Naturally, this means the king of the underworld Hades and Persephone are some of the other classic Greek character which feature in this musical.
Where did the show begin?
The show began as a concept album by Anaïs Mitchell. It was then was staged in 2006 in Vermont. The first larger scale production didnt arrive until 2016. The production was Off-Broadway and showcased many developments over the years. It then premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop. Before transferring in 2019 to the National Theatre in London for a year. Only following this did the show make it’s official Broadway Debut in the same year at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
What awards does Hadestown have?
8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. It has 4 Drama Desk Awards. Lastly, 1 Grammy Award and 2 WhatsOnStage Awards.
Tuesdays -Saturdays 7.30pm. The show has matinees on Thursdays & Saturdays at 2.30pm and Sundays at 3pm. Occassionally, the show performs an additional show on Sundays at 7pm
Where can I buy cheap tickets for Hadestown?
At Leicester Square Box Office we have exclusive prices in person only. You can find our kiosk here. You can also buy competitive full price tickets on our website.
Who is in the cast?
The current cast of Hadestown includes Dylan Wood as Orpheus and Desmonda Cathabel as Eurydice. Also, Cedric Neal as Hermes, Chris Jarman as Hades and Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts as Persephone. The Fates are played by Melanie Bright, Lauren Bright and Allie Daniel. The full cast list can be found here.
When is Nicola Roberts performing in Hadestown?
Nicola Roberts is currently playing Persephone until 18th January 2026. She is not scheduled to perform on Saturday 20th December & Sunday 21st December 2025.
Buy your tickets for Hadestown here. It is currently booking until 26th September 2026.
Paddington the musical broke the internet when they revealed who plays the nations favourite bear. The show has just opened and is still curently in previews at The Savoy Theatre. Paddington the Musical is based on the childrens novels by Micheal Bond and subsequent Studio Canal Films.
Paddington is about a small bear from Peru who arrives in London in search of a new home. A chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens.
But London isn’t all cream teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when Paddington’s life is suddenly in peril, the Browns must decide just how far they’re willing to go — and what they’re willing to risk — to give this special bear a home.
Check out the new west end production images which were released earlier this week:
The classic Shakespeare play about jealousy and toxic masculinity is set through a contemporary lense. It also stars some of the countries best actors including Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald. The titular role is played by David Harewood. Harewood is returning to the role following being the first Black actor to play Othello at The National Theatre in 1997.
The highly anticipated Hunger Games on Stage opened at the brand new venue in canary wharf. The purpose built theatre is made for the live adaptation on the hit dystopian film and book series. The story is about an annual games in which 12 districts are pited againt each other in a fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to patricipate in the games on behalf of her younger sister and becomes the face of the rebellion. Booking for the show is now booking until October 2026.
The iconic new production images can be seen below:
Christmas Carol Gone Wrong is the new production by the writers of The Play That Goes Wrong. The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. It’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc yet again.
The show is currently on tour. It will be running at The Apollo Theatre from 6th December until 25th January. These images are from it’s current stint in Salford:
The Devil Wears Prada recently welcomed a new cast to the Dominion Theatre. This show is another movie musical on the west end which, in turn, is based on a book. The story is about a fresh college grad. With aspirations in journalism, she finds herself as an intern for the devilish Fashion Edition in chief, Miranda Preistly. The show has new music written by Elton John and is currenlty booking until October 2026.
Avenue Q is returning to the West End after two decades! This return is marking the shows 20th Anniversary.
The performances are set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre from 20th March – 29th August 2026. The show opens following the end of the theatres current production, Just For One Day.
Avenue Q is a musical comedy told by puppets and written by Robert Lopez (Book of Mormon) and Jeff Marx. The story follows a recent college graduate who moves to New York and learns life lessons from his off the wall neighbours.
The revival of this multi Tony-Award Winning show features the original Broadway production. Also, it is reuniting members of the creative team behind the debut production.
Regarding the return of the production the producers remarked the following:
“(We are) beyond excited to bring Avenue Q back to the West End to celebrate its 20th anniversary. When the show first opened on Broadway, it broke all the rules – it was bold, funny, and full of heart, speaking honestly about growing up and finding your place in the world. Two decades later, its message feels more relevant than ever.
“This revival is a love letter to the original production and to everyone who’s ever seen a bit of themselves in the residents of Avenue Q. We can’t wait to reintroduce this brilliantly irreverent, endlessly uplifting show to London audiences once again.”
The Paddington Actors have finally been revealed! This has been one of the biggest secrets of modern theatre history and last nights preview revealed all!
James Hameed who is quickly becoming a West End Superstar is providing the voice and off stage puppeteering for the nations favourite bear. Hameed has recently finsihed his contract with Just For One Day – A Live Aid Musical. Prior to that, he was in the original cast of Be More Chill and joined me in an amatuer production of Phantom of the Opera nearly 11 years ago!
Hameed is one of two actors playing Paddington. The on stage performer for the bear is Arti Shah. Shah is a major name in TV and film having performed in Star Wars: Andor and The Lord of the Rings: Rings of power to name but a few. Interestingly she was also in the movie, Paddington in Peru which makes this a real full circle moment.
Audience reactions to last nights first preview has been wild. Videos of live audience reactions to seeing the marmalade loving bear live is nothing short of moving.
Paddington the Musical is coming the the West End following a decade in the making! Before it’s first preview, it even extended before it’s first public performance. The original music is written by McFly star, Tom Fletcher. The production team is the magical team behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
Before last night, the remaining cast of Paddington Actors was already announced. You can read all about them here. Here are the first look images of Paddington and his performers:
Paddington the Musical began previews last night. The new musical is currently booking until October 2026.
London’s Theatre Ghosts are well known to Londoners and regular theatre goers. London is steeped with history and has always been a well known home to spirits (both deceased and drinkable). With spooky season upon us, maybe it’s time for you to get acquianted with them yourself? Why not book a show at one of these haunted venues? See if you can catch a spectre with a show!
As the oldest theatre in the West End, it’s only natural that this theatre is home to the most of London’s Theatre ghosts. In fact, its is renowned for being the most haunted theatre in London, if not, the world!
London’s Theatre Ghosts in Residence:
The Man in Grey
Charles Macklin
Joseph Garibaldi AKA Joey
The Man in Grey
The Man in Grey is the most famous ghost in residence at the theatre. However noone knows who exactly he is. He appears to be wearing 18th Century attire including a grey dress jacket and cloak with riding boots and a sword. Not to mention his distinctive Tricorne Hat. Visions of him are always the same. He appears during the day at the end of the 4th row of the Upper Circle, walks to the rear gangway and disappears into the wall… Interestingly, skeletal remains were found during a renovation in 1848 in a secret room directly behind the wall he disappears in. The man was stabbed and wearing a Grey Coat. Could this be the body of the most visible Ghost in the venue?
Charles Macklin
The Ghost of the Irish Actor, Charles Macklin is also haunts the walls of this theatre despite living to the ripe old age of 97. However, his spirit seems to be full of remorse. In 1735, Macklin had a despute with a fellow actor over a wig. In the heat of the moment, Mackin struck Thomas Hallam with his cane which pierced Hallams eye and brain. Hallam died as a result of this injury. Macklin is reportedly haunting the spot in which he killed his fellow actor.
Joseph “Joey” Grimaldi
Lastly is the most friendly of London’s Theatre Ghosts Joey. Now, although Joey is the ghost of a clown, which sounds terrifying, he seems adorable! He reportedly appears to actors on stage suffering from stage fright! He helps guide actors to their correct position on stage, remember their lines and calm their nerves! Joseph Grimaldi was his full name. His reputation was as a kind and supporting man in life, which has continued on beyond the grave. He is known as the Grandfather of clowning and British Pantomime, so it’s no wonder he can’t let go of encouraging the next generation of artists!
William Terris was a succesful actor who was a regular at the theatre. He also had a hand in funding the Actors Benevolent Fund – a fund for out of work actors which still exists today. Terris unfortunatley met his untimely end at the stage door where he was stabbed dead by a rival actor. The actor in question was Richard Prince. Terris had previously helped Prince find work and had even loaned him money when Prince found himself on hard times. The conflict began when both actors were rehearsing for a production. The story goes that Prince offended Terris and consequently, Terris had him fired.
Despite this, Terris allegedly still helped him find work. Unfortunatley, Prince became dependant on alcohol and unemployable. On the day of the murder, Prince was forcibly removed from the neighbouring Vaudeville Theatre. He was also refused money from the aforementioned fund. He then waited at The Adelphi Theatre Stage Door to murder Terriss.
The Ghost of William Terris
Allegedly, Terris’ dying words were “I will come back” which seemed to be the catalyst for many a strange goings on in the theatre. Actors began hearing strange tapping noises coming from Terriss’ old dressing room. Also, unexplained footsteps began to be heard backstage. Other stories recall the appearance of strange glowing lights or orbs are seen floating above the stage area.
Lastly, sightings of him occur at Covent Garden Tube Station! He was a big fan of a bakery that existed their prior to the station being built. Perhaps he’s wandering over for a sweet treat or two?
Now this is one of London’s Theatre Ghosts that creeps me out the most! Why? I couldn’t tell you, I just find it scarier than the others.
The Dominion Theatre is built of the site of an old Brewery. This wasn’t just any old Brewery. This is the Brewery which is responsible for the London Beer Flood of 1814. Went a pipe exploded, it knocked down a wall and flooded the local area. 8 people died due to the building collapse and drowning. One of the girls killed from this tragic accident was 14 year old barmaid Eleanor Cooper. Eleanor has been spotted many times in the Theatre. She is also allegedly responsible for poltergeist activity in the building and has even appeared in an unspuspecting theatre goers selfies!
This theatre is allegedly haunted by the Ghost of Evelyn Laye. She only passed away on 1996 making her one of the more modern of London’s Theatre Ghosts. She is the more disruptive of ghosts responsible for more poltergeist-like activity. When a photgraph of the actress was removed from the Theatres office, the activity intensified! From objects being thrown and doors being slammed with no explaination. The solution to calm down this aggressive activity? Returning the photograph of Evelyn back in the pride of place.
Palace Theatre
Current Production: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Palace Theatre is the home to two main theatre ghosts. Both of those, until recently, the venue kept two seats reserved for them at each performance. (Bring that back, I say!). The ghost of an unknown ballerina (perhaps Anna Pavlova?) is often seen dancing across the stage between performances. Lastly, famous actor Ivor Novello is frequently reported to watch the shows from the Dress Circle.
If you are thinking about booking tickets for the Hunger Games Live on stage, book in advance as the show is set to be a hit! Especially after it’s press night on 12th November.
Leading the cast is Mia Carragher as the heroic Katniss Everdeen. Euan Garrett is playing Peeta Mellark and Joshua Lacey is playinh Haymitch Abernathy. Tristan Waterson plays Gale Hawthorne with Sophia Ally as Primrose Everdeen and Ruth Everett as Mrs Everdeen. Tamsin Carroll plays Effie Trinket as well as Stavros Demetraki playing Caesar Flickerman and Nathan Ives-Moiba as Cinna. Lastly, John Malkovich is appearing via video screen in the role of President Snow.
The Hunger Games book series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 52 languages. The films are also a smash hit, grossing more than $3.4 billion globally. This production is the world premiere of a live version on the story. It is a dystopian tale about class and control. Each year 2 young people from each district are pitted against each other in a fight to the death. Katniss finds herself as a symbol of the rebellion against the capitol, could this be the games which changes everything?
