The Lion King continues to reign London even nearly 26 years later! If you’re planning a trip to London anytime soon and you don’t know where to start, The Lion King is usually a strong start! Here’s everything you need to know about London’s most popular show!

What is The Lion King about?

The Lion King is set in the majestic Serengeti Plains. It is about a brave Lion Cub called Simba. When his evil uncle Scar banishes Simba from his own kingdom, Simba meets a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warthog pal, Pumba. Soon after, Simba adopts his carefree lifestyle of “Hakuna Matata,” until he realizes his true identity and returns to claim his throne from his evil uncle. The Story is loosely based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet which was originally adapted into a Disney animation before it was in turn, adapted for stage.

When did The Lion King open in London?

The Lion King opened in London back in 1999. It transferred to London following a run on Broadway in 1997 and prior to that, its debut in Minneapolis earlier that same year. Interestingly, the longest-serving cast members are in their 16th year of performances in this production. They are George Asprey and Shaun Escoffery who play Scar and Mufasa respectively.

Where is the theatre?

The venue is The Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ.

When does The Lion King play in London?

Like all West End shows, The Lion King plays 8 shows a week. The evening shows begin at 7.30pm Tuesday – Saturday. The matinee shows are at 2.30pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. These dates can vary slightly around public and bank holidays.

Who is in the London cast of The Lion King?

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje (Hamilton) is currently playing Simba until 28 September 2025. After this, Hope Maine (Disney’s Hercules) will take over the role until the new year. Pierre van Heerden plays Pumbaa alongside Alan McHale as Timon. George Asprey plays Scar with Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa, Thenjiwe Nofemele as Rafiki and Gary Jordan as Zazu. Merryl Ansah plays Nala with Jorell Coiffic-Kamall as Banzai, Sadia McEwen as Shenzi and Mark Tatham as Ed.

Currently sharing the role of Young Simba and Young Nala are Nathaniel Morgan Bennett, Noelle Coker, Jackson Daniel-Child, Ebrahim Amaar Joof, Keilah Kofi, Mason Mingle, Jazmyn Lewin and Raphaella Philberrt.

The cast completing the ensemble and swing track to ensure the show keeps in motion are Garry Lake, Barnaby Thompson, Etian A Almedia, Moya Angela, Gibsa Bah, Lwando Bam, Bethany Chan, Stedroy Cabey, Azole Dlamini, Darius Drooh, Lwando Dutyulwa, Maya Elliot, Paola Farei, Adebunmi Gabriel, Gesztenye, Sandile Gontsana, Solomon Gordon, Emily Grace-Ling, Gavin Hart, Donna Hines, Bonginkosi Jay Hlatshwayo, Candice Holdford, Cristiane De Jesus, Robdon De Jesus, Phumelele Jili, Olivia Jones, Tramaine Lamy, Tomas Larraguivel, Lamoi Leon, Jane Carla Leynes, Franciso Lins, Stephanie Tsz Maan Lo, Gennaro Maffettone, Sadie McEwen, Reece McKenzie, Daniel Mejia, Siphosihle Mlombile, Candida Mosoma, Nicholas Nkuna, Ntethelelo Nhlapo, Nosipho Nkonqa, Phindile Nyandeni, Peace Nzirawa, Sethabile Nzuza, Abigail Overmeyer, Andrew Parfitt, Jessica Reeve, Lawrence Rowe, Rochelle Sherona, Dillan Hope Suttle, Jahrel Thomas and Karlene Wray. 

How can I get cheap tickets for The Lion King in London?

Book your cheap tickets with Leicester Square Box Office in advance for the best prices. Typically, the prices increase over weekends and school holidays. As this show is very popular with families, it is also more expensive on the matinee performances. Try to book the show Tuesday-Thursday in the evenings and outside of school holidays where you can.

What age is The Lion King Musical good for?

The Lion King is a great first show for many families and appeals to audiences of all ages. However, there is still an age restriction meaning children under the age of 3 (including babies in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Children over 3 can be admitted into the theatre but the theatre recommends the show is appropriate for ages 6+. Additionally, people aged 16 or under must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult for the show.

How long is the show?

The show is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including an interval.

When should I arrive to the theatre?

For any show, we recommend patrons arrive 45-30 minutes prior to the performance starting. This allows plenty of time to pass the venue’s security checks, to find your seat and use the facilities before the show begins.

Where is best to sit for The Lion King London?

Generally speaking, the price of your ticket reflects the quality of the view. That being said, there are many different factors at play. For example, if you are not particularly tall, the upper circle’s first few rows can be a great choice as they are cheaper and you have fewer people in front of you even though you are in the top level. If, however, you can spend a bit more and are perhaps going to the theatre for a special occasion or even the first time, sitting in the front half of the stalls for this production is a truly unforgettable experience. That being said it is only the opening number in which sitting in the stalls truly elevates your experience so don’t let that deter you from booking the cheaper seats if needs be.

What should I wear?

The theatre doesn’t have a dress code. Whatever you wear should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion.

How can I get discounted tickets for The Lion King?

The best way to get a discount is by making a group booking. To enquire about making a group booking contact us here and let us know what date you would like to attend, how many people there are and what particular group you are. The group must be 9 or more people and is only valid on select, weekday performances.

How can I get to The Lion King London?

From Leicester Square Box Office, The Lyceum Theatre is only a 10 minute walk away. If you’re headed via the tube the closest station is Covent Garden which is on the Piccadilly line. The second closes station is Charing Cross which is connected by both tube and national rail services. There are also plenty of buses which can can you close to the venue. There is a Q-Park nearby for those of you who wish to drive however you need to book that in advance and remember you may have to pay the congestion charge as well as potentially a ULEZ charge.

We hope that’s answered all your questions on everything you need to know about going to watch The Lion King in London.

The show is currently playing at The Lyceum Theatre and is booking until 29th March 2026

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The West End Evita Cast Album has been confirmed! This comes after much speculation online. Although the album is confirmed, its release date is still to be announced.

The album has already been recorded. The recording is live from a performance at the London Palladium. The new Evita cast album is a 10-track recording. It will be available digitally, on a white and blue marble vinyl and CD.

You can hear Rachel Zegler singing as the leading lady. Also on this album is Diego Andres Rodriguez as Che and James Olivas as Juan Perón. As well as Aaron Lee Lambert as Agustín Magaldi and Bella Brown as The Mistress.

This groundbreaking production of Evita is the latest from visionary director Jamie Lloyd. His combination of live recording and live theatre to elevate his productions has become a trade mark of his. He also brought the theatre to the people in this production as Zegler sings Don’t Cry For Me Argentina to the street below. This brought theatre to the common people, just like the true spirit of the musical.

The songs included in the new Evita Cast Recording are Oh What A Circus, Buenos Aires, I’d be Surprisingly Good for You, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, A New Argentina, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, High Flying Adored, Rainbow High, And The Money Kept Rollin In (And Out) and You Must Love Me.

Evita closes tomorrow at The London Palladium. Rachel Zegler is staying in the theatre for an extra day in her first ever solo concert. The evening performance sold out just 30 minutes after it went live!

We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for when we can buy our own cast recording of this production.

Head to LSBO today for discounted tickets and more of the latest theatre news.

Images of Joe Locke rehearsing for Clarkston have been released! The images show the Netflix star, known for his work on Heartstopper rehearsing in full swing.

Clarkston opens at The Trafalgar Theatre on 17th September 2025. The show is playing for a limited run until 22nd November. Joe Locke plays Jake who is the central character of this new play. Set in America, the story follows Jake as he travels west in search of meaning. Whilst on this quest, he meets Chris – a kindred soul hiding in a night shift at a Costco in a rural American town. Together, they begin to imagine a new future. As their relationship grows and their bond deepens, so does their sense of adventure. Maybe they could finally give life new meaning by chasing something more – like the intrepid explorers Lewis and Clark before them.

This production marks Joe Lockes West End Debut. Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville are also starring in this show and complete the cast. Samuel D.Hunter, who also wrote the award winning film The Whale is the writer of this new play. The play is making it’s UK premier and is directed by Drama Desk Award winner Jack Serio.

Clarkston‘s wider creative team includes set and costume designer Milla Clarke, lighting designer Stacey Derosier, sound designer George Dennis, casting director Stuart Burt, and dramaturg John Baker.

Check out Joe Locke and the team of Clarkston rehearsing below:

Book your tickets for Clarkston now with LSBO. The show is at The Trafalgar Theatre from 17th September until 22nd November.

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The New Moulin Rouge Cast has been announced alongside the shows latest extension. This extension sees them head into theri fifth year at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End. The company annouced they are extending until 23rd May 2026 however, tickets will not go in sale until 22nd September for these extra dates.

We are extremely excited to see Karis Anderson as the newest Satine joining the new Moulin Rouge cast from 13th October. Anderson was the long-time Tina in the Tina Musical which will close later this month. Joining her as romantic lead Christian is Alistair Brammer who also has an extensive West End career which includes Wicked and Les Miserables to name a few!

Also joing the New Moulin Rouge cast is Richard Lloyd King as Toulouse-Lautrec. Craig Ryder is continuing his iconic role of Harold Zidler as well as Ben Richards staying on as the Duke. Ivan De Freitas plays Santiago with Lindsey Tierney as Nini. Alternating the role of Arabia is Hannah Jay-Allan and Helen K Wint. Matteo Johnson will play Baby Doll, with Athena Collins as La Chocolat and Angela Marie Hurst as alternate Satine.

The remaining cast is completed by Gabriela Acosta, Erin Bell, Emily Bolland and Taylor Bradshaw. Also, Lucy Campbell, James Davies-Williams, Katie Deacon, Joe Donovan and miles Myles Hart will apear in the cast. Lastly there’s Maiya Hikasa, Kalila Khan, Annabelle Laing, Melvin LeBlanc, Holly Liburd, Marios Nicolaides, Chileshé, Dean Read, Ben Rutter, Gavin Ryan, Hassun Sharif, Elly Shaw, Jamie Shields, Grace Swaby-Moore, Catrin Thomas, Alex Tranter, Matt Trevorrow, Kevin Tristan and Ben Whitnall.

Moulin Rouge is playing at the Piccadilly Theatre and is currently booking until February 2026. Further bookings into May 2026, will go on sale from 22nd September.

The new cast begin performances on 13th October 2025.

Here’s all your favourite West End Shows as Cocktails. Got a night out on the West End planned? Why not use this guide to pair your drinks and entertainment seamlessly!

Many of the West End bars offer cocktails at the venue so be sure you arrive nice and early to get those drinks in – maybe even get ahead of the game and pre-order your interval drinks! Some of these cocktails are niche but luckily, many of these shows are near Soho which is the vibrant heart of London’s nightlife which offers a great selection of bars, pubs and clubs.

Here’s your comprehensive list of 10 West End Shows if they were cocktails:

• The Great Gatsby – Classic Champagne Cocktail
• Mamma Mia – Sex on the beach
• Les Miserables – French 75
• Six – Bloody Mary
• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Dark and Stormy
• The Devil Wears Prada – Manhattan
• Hamilton – Old Fashioned
• Book of Mormon – Shirley Temple
• The Lion King – Tequila Sunrise
• Titanique – Margarita On The Rocks

The Great Gatsby – Classic Champagne Cocktail:

Ingredients:

• 90 ml Chilled Champagne
• 10 ml Cognac
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Few drops of Grand Marnier (optional)
• 1 sugar cube
• Garnish: Orange Peel

This cocktail is the epitome of class, just like the infamous, Jay Gatsby. The Great Gatsby Musical is based on the F.Scott Fitzgerald novel which was also turned into a hit film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It focuses in on the American upper classes in 1920s America. The elusive Jay Gatsby hosts many of the society’s swanky parties and this classy cocktail would definitely be one he would serve. The combination of Champagne and Cognac screams money. The simple get effects garnish is exactly the kind of elegance expected from attending one of Gatsby’s legendary parties.

Mamma Mia! – Sex on the Beach:

Ingredients:

• 40 ml Vodka
• 20 ml Peach Schnapps
• 40ml Fresh Orange Juice
• 40 ml Cranberry Juice
• Garnish: Orange slice, Glace Cherries and an umbrella!
  

Need we say more? We know that our girl Donna had her fair share of these cocktails which lead to the antics that play out on the West End 8 shows a week. This cocktail is fun and summery which makes it perfect for this show set in Greece! Although the umbrella isn’t compulsory for this drink, it does make it a lot more fun, and give it an even stronger Mamma Mia beach vibe!

Les Miserables – French 75:

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Gin
• 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• 15 ml Sugar Syrup
• 60 ml Champagne
  

This cocktail is the perfect combination of the bourgeois (champagne) meeting the paupers (gin). Champagne has classically been to drink of the upper class with gib being a cheap drink for commoners. Les Miserables is set in the French Revolution where the common man alongside wealthy students fought to overthrow the aristocracy. Therefore the French 75 is the perfect represntation. This cocktail is also a contemporary classic in musical theatre just like the cocktail itself!

Six – Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Vodka
• 90 ml Tomato Juice
• 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
• Tabasco, Celery Salt, Pepper
  

This may be a bit on the nose but hear us out! Although the drink is not names after her, Catherine of Aragons daughter Mary later became known as Bloody Mary. Mary would have known all of Henrys 6 wives who the hit musical is about as she was the first born child of his. Mary took the throne despite many royal advisors wishes. She gained the name Bloody Mary due to her persucution of protestants in an attempt to restore Britian to becoming a Catholic Country. It was her father who made Britain Protestant in order to divorce her mother.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Dark and Stormy

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Goslings Rum
• 100 ml Ginger Beer
• Garnish: Slice of lime.
  

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a multi-Olivier Award winning show. It is also one of two current West End shows which are adaptations of an F. Scott Fitzgerald. The story is about a man who is born old and ages backwards. This adaptation is set in a Cornish fishing village and therefore the ingredients reflect the tipple of choice for many a salty sea dog! The name of the cocktail also brings imagery to mind of a storm off the coast of a fishing village which was too poetic to miss!

The Devil Wears Prada – Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Rye Whiskey
• 20 ml Sweet Red Vermouth
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• Garnish: Cocktail Cherry
  

The Devil Wears Prada is set in a high end fashion magazine in New York so a Manhattan was the natural choice of cocktail for this show. The red vermouth and red cherry are a great nod to the iconic branding on the poster for the show. The international bartenders association labels this cocktail in the “unforgettable” category. Therefore it would be a classic cocktail we could imagine Miranda Priestly sipping on at a glamorous fashion gala.

Hamilton – Old Fashioned with a Twist

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Bourbon or Rye Whiskey
• 1 Sugar Cube
• Few Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Few Dashes Plain Water
• Garnish: Orange Twist

This musical tells an old classic story with a modern twist! Just like this classic cocktail which literally contains an orange twist. Hamilton is the all American musical on the West End and likewise, this cocktail has an all-American base with Bourbon as the base spirit. Like the above cocktail, we can imagine Alexander Hamilton and the other founding fathers drinking this in the room where it happens whilst discussing their ideas of a free America.

Book of Mormon – Shirley Temple

Ingredients:

• 150ml Ginger Ale
• 25ml Lime Juice
• 15ml Grenadine
• Garnish: Maraschino Cherry

You may have noticed something very interesting about the above ingredients… There’s no alcohol. And why would there be? Mormons don’t drink silly! So naturally, we had to give them a mocktail for this blog. A Shirley Temple is the original ‘mocktail’ which we hope gets the Mormon seal of approval.

The Lion King – Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Tequila
• 90 ml Fresh Orange Juiceice
• 15ml Grenadine
• Garnish: Orange Slice

A Tequila Sunrise is a beautiful cocktail which represents a sunrise. The opening number for the musical and indeed the Disney animated movie is The Circle of Life. The song takes place over a sunrise over the beautiful Serengeti plains of Africa. The colours match the imagery created from both the Lion King film and musical. Lastly, it is a classic holiday cocktail and makes you feel like you’re in a hot country when you drink it.

Titanique – Margarita On The Rocks

Ingredients:

• Ice
• 50 ml Tequila
• 25 ml Lime Juice
• 20 ml Triple Sec
• Garnish: Salt and Lime Wedges.

It’s chilly, salty and refreshing, just like the North Atlantic! Titanique is a spoof musical of the film Titanic for which Celine Dion provided the soundtrack for. This award winning comedy naturally features all Celine Dion songs as she tells us all what really happened that fateful night.

This morning, Rachel Zegler announced a solo concert at The London Palladium. After just 30 minutes the show sold out and so they added on an additional matinee performance! After that, just a few hours later that performance has also sold out.

This will be the first ever Rachel Zegler concert. It is taking place at The London Palladium which has been her home for this summer. She is currently still there playing the lead role of Evita, Eva Peron. Although tickets to this solo concert is sold out, there are still limited tickets available before the show closes on 4th September. The now sold-out concert will take place at the Palladium on 5th September. That’s just a1 day after the closing performance of Evita.

Zegler was catapulted into fame following her incredible portrayal of Maria the 2021 film adaptation of West Side Story which was directed by Steven Spielberg. Most recently she starred in Disney’s Live Action Snow White and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. That film is a prequel to the hit Hunger Games films which is are currently being adapted for stage. You can read more about that here.

The Rachel Zegler solo concert will include an evening of music spanning her carreer thus far. From Sondheim to Lloyd Webber to her YouTube covers. Lambert Jackson Productions is producing the concert and will have musical direction and arrangements by Adam Hoskins.

You may have missed out on tickets this time but you can still book last minute tickets here to catch Rachel Zegler in Evita. Alternatively, head to the Palladium an hour and a half after the show starts and you can catch one of the most famous songs of the production performed from the balcony of the venue to the street below.

50 First Dates released their rehearsal images earlier this week. What’s more, they have asked real couples to submit any snaps they have from their first dates!

This new musical at The Other Palace is the brand new musical written by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen. The direction and choreography is by multi-Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Hercules, The Book of Mormon). The musical is adapted from the movie 50 First Dates which stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

The story is about an art teacher Lucy Whitmore, who believes every day is Sunday 13th October. When womanizer Henry meets her he realises she’s not like other girls. When he realises she suffers from memory loss, he makes it his mission everyday to make her fall in love with him over and over again.

50 First Dates the Musical stars Georgina Castle as Lucy Whitmore and Josh St Clair as Henry. The remaining cast include Georgia Arron as Sharon/cover Lucy, Aizaac Aruna as Miles, and Zoë Ann Bown as Miriam. Emily Olive Boyd (Les Misérables) plays Fran, with Greg Stylianou Burns as ensemble/cover Henry and Natasha O’Brien as Delilah. Aiesha Naomi Pease is Ukulele Sue, David Pendlebury (The Phantom Of The Opera) plays Sid with Martha Pothen as Cora. Lastly, there’s Ricky Rojas as Marco, Chad Saint Louis as Sandy with John Marquez as Marlin and lastly Charlie Toland as Doug.

The swings are Cole Dunn (Kinky Boots), Samuelle Durojaiye, Paul Kemble and Samantha Thomas (Les Misérables).

If you’d like to submit your first date snaps or a picture from your early days together, you can via 50firstdatesmusical.com/submityourphoto/

Check out these sneak peaks into the rehearsals for 50 First Dates which is playing at The Other Palace from 14th September to 16th November 2025. Click here to book your tickets.

Ever wondered what theatres are close to Leicester Square? The Team at Leicester Square Box Office are well well-versed in the closest theatres to you! Luckily, we are well situated, as Leicester Square is the heart of the theatre district with most shows less than a 5-minute walk from our kiosk. We have the list of the 10 closest West End Theatres from our kiosk in Leicester Square.

What theatres are close to Leicester Square?

• The Hippodrome Casino – 5 second walk.
• The Wyndhams Theatre – 20 second walk.
• The Garrick Theatre – 1 minute walk.
• The Noel Coward Theatre – 2 minute walk.
• The Arts Theatre – 3 minute walk
• The Duke of York’s Theatre – 3 minute walk.
• The St Martin’s Theatre – 4 minute walk.
• The Ambassadors Theatre – 4 minute walk.
• The Prince of Wales Theatre – 4 minute walk.
• The Harold Pinter Theatre – 4 minute walk.

Even though these theatres are super close to Leicester Square you always want to arrive half an hour before your show starts.

Why do you need to arrive 30 minutes before London shows start?

Because performances start at the time on your ticket, if you are late you won’t be admitted into the theatre until a suitable point – if at all! This also allows enough time to have your tickets scanned and bags checked. Not to mention, enough time to scope out the bar and merchandise!

Here’s some further information on the theatres close to Leicester Square:

The Hippodrome Theatre
Distance to Leicester Square Box Office – 5 seconds.

What’s on at The Hippodrome Casino?
Magic Mike Live.

Magic Mike Live was made and directed by Channing Tatum himself. It is a 90-minute spectacle. It features extremely talented guys performing equally impressive dances. The show also includes unexpected, temperature-raising acts from a thrilling range of acrobatic and musical talent. This ultimate girls night out is strictly for over-18s. The venue operates out of a casino and is very strict on entry. Every patron MUST bring the physical copy of a valid photo ID, regardless of age. So if you want to bring your Granny to celebrate her 80th birthday, make sure she brings her passport!

How can I get to The Hippodrome Casino?
1 – Buy your tickets at Leicester Square Box Office.
2 – Turn around and walk straight ahead!
3 – Get your ID out and enjoy the show!

Book tickets for Magic Mike Live playing at The Hippodrome Casino.

The Wyndham’s Theatre
Distance to Leicester Square Box Office – 20 seconds.

What’s on at The Wyndham’s Theatre?
Born With Teeth.

Born With Teeth is the hit new play written by Liz Duffy Adams and produced by the RSC. The show opened just last week and plays until 3rd November 2025. Netflix Stars Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel play Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare respectively. This play imagines these literary greats being forced to work together in a creative union. When they meet in a back room of a pub, they sharpen their pens and let their genius fly!

How can I get to The Wyndham’s Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office, walk past the restaurant next door, towards the main road.
2 – Cross the road as you see the theatre in front of you!
3 – Enjoy the Show!

Secure your tickets for Born With Teeth which is playing for a strictly limited 11 week run at The Wyndham’s Theatre.

The Garrick Theatre
Distance to Leicester Square Box Office – 1 minute.

What’s on at The Garrick Theatre?
The Producers.

The Producers is the first, ever major London revival of the Mel Brooks musical adaptation of the cult classic film of the same. Not only is this one of the theatres close to Leicester Square but it is also a show which began as a Fringe Production! You can read further about that here. The show is about a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer who schemes with a timid accountant to create the biggest flop in theatre history. However, this plan backfires spectacularly and becomes a smash hit!

How can I get to The Garrick Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office walk past the restaurant next door, towards the main road.
2 – Turn right on Charing Cross Road and follow the road down!
3 – You’ll see the theatre on the left hand side!

The Producers opens at The Garrick Theatre on 30th August and is currently booking until 21st February 2026.

The Noel Coward Theatre
Distance to Leicester Square Box Office – 2 minutes.

What’s on at The Noel Coward Theatre?
The Comedy About Spies (Closes 5th September)
The Importance of Being Earnest (Opens 11th September)

The Noel Coward Theatre is the home of not one but two incredible productions this coming month. The Comedy About Spies is the newest production by the award-winning company Mischief Theatre who also have two more comedy shows in the West End this year. The Comedy About Spies is a slapstick comedy about a rogue British agent who pilfers plans for a top-secret weapon. When the CIA and KGB spies converge on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file, you’ve got a mission that’s hilariously out of control.

The Importance of Being Earnest opens less than a week after The Comedy About Spies closes. This is another star-studded production which features Olly Alexander, Stephen Fry and Hugh Dennis. You can read more about the further casting here.

How can I get to The Noel Coward Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office walk past the restaurant next door and cross the road.
2 – Continue straight along the road.
3 – Turn right at the Pret a Manger and you’re there!

Click here for last minute tickets for The Comedy About Spies before it closes on 5th September. Alternatively, book The Importance of Being Earnest which is playing from 11th September 2025 until 10th January 2026.

The Arts Theatre
Time from Leicester Square Box Office – 2 minutes.

What’s on at The Arts Theatre?
The Choir Of Man.

The Choir of Man began as a Fringe production and has since gone global! It takes place in a pub so be sure to grab your onstage pint! The musical features pop songs sung by the pubs choir and celebrates community within the setting of your local.

How can I get to The Arts Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office walk past the restaurant next door and cross the road.
2 – Continue straight along the road.
3 – Turn left at the Agatha Christie Memorial and you’re there!

The Duke of York’s Theatre
Time from Leicester Square Box Office – 3 minutes.

What’s on at The Duke of York’s Theatre?
Stereophonic.

Stereophonic transferred to the West End from Broadway where it was in fact, the most Tony Award nominated play in history! The play is about an up and coming band that suddenly finds itself on the brink of superstardom. As they are in the process of recording the new album, the play explores whether this will make or break them.

How can I get to The Duke of York’s Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office walk past the restaurant next door and cross the road.
2 – Continue straight along the road.
3 – Turn right at the Pret a Manger and continue straight past the aforementioned Noel Coward Theatre.
4 – Arrive at the theatre on your right hand side!

Stereophonic is currently booking until 22nd November at The Duke of York’s Theatre.

St Martin’s Theatre
Time from Leicester Square Box Office – 4 minutes.

What’s on at The St Martin’s Theatre?
The Mousetrap.

The Mousetrap is the classic Agatha Christie murder mystery play. What’s more, it is the longest running show in the West End as it is in it’s 73rd year of running. The play is also said to be the best kept secret in the West End as audiences are asked not to reveal the identity of the murderer and it seems they have honoured that to this day.

How can I get to The St Martin’s Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office walk past the restaurant next door and turn left.
2 – Take the second right on Litchfield Street.
3 – Enjoy the longest running show on the West End.

The Mousetrap is currently booking until 21st March 2026.

The Ambassadors Theatre
Time from Leicester Square Box Office – 4 minutes.

What’s on at The Ambassadors Theatre?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

This beautiful home-grown British musical is right next door to the above. It is also the proud owner of multiple Olivier Awards. It is based on the hit short story by F.Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born old and ages backwards. This adaptation is set in a Cornish Fishing Village and has captured the hearts of all who go to watch it.

How can I get to The Ambassadors Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office walk past the restaurant next door and turn left.
2 – Take the second right on Litchfield Street.
3 – Turn left at the end of the road and pass The St Martin’s Theatre.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is playing until 11th October 2025.

Prince of Wales Theatre
Time from Leicester Square Box Office – 4 minutes.

What’s on at The Prince of Wales Theatre?
The Book of Mormon.

The Book of Mormon is the musical comedy written by the comedy duo behind the animated hit South Park. This wildly successful, not to mention, outrageous musical tells the story of two Mormon missionaries who are sent off to Uganda hoping for a few baptisms. The show is in its 12th year running and still sells out night after night.

How can I get to The Prince of Wales Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office, head towards the centre of Leicester Square.
2 – Cross the road and continue straight.
3 – See the theatre on the left and get ready to say Hello! to the Mormons.

The Book of Mormon is currently booking until 3rd January 2026.

The Harold Pinter Theatre
Time from Leicester Square Box Office – 4 minutes.

What’s on at The Harold Pinter Theatre?
A Man For All Seasons (Closes 6th September)
The Weir (Opens 11th September)

Similarly to The Noel Coward Theatre, The Harold Pinter is approaching a production cross over. Both are plays with big actors in. The current production, A Man For All Seasons which is playing until 6th September stars Martin Shaw. It is a play about Sir Thomas Moore who fell out of favour with King Henry VIII.

The second production which will play at the venue from 11th September until 6th December is The Weir. The Weir is an award winning playing which also stars a famous face, Brendan Gleeson. It is an epic play about the power of story telling. On a stormy night, four local men gather in an isolated pub in rural Ireland. Their usual banter and everyday lives are disrupted by the arrival of a woman called Valerie as they try to impress her with their stories.

How can I get to The Harold Pinter Theatre?
1 – From Leicester Square Box Office head towards the centre of Leicester Square.
2 – Turn left when you reach the road.
3 – Turn right onto Panton Street.
4– Continue straight until you reach the theatre on the left!

Click here to secure those last tickets for A Man For All Seasons before it closes on 5th September. You can also visit us in Leicester Square for our limited amount of discounted tickets. Alternatively, book The Weir which is playing from 11th September until 6th December.

The initial Paddington cast has just been announced! Paddington the musical opens at The Savoy Theatre later this autumn. All of the leading roles have been announced except for the nations favourite bear himself.

We are “bear-y” excited for this musical adaptation of the classic childrens books written by Michael Bond. These books where turned into a smash hit film franchise. Following this, an immersive experience based on the bears brave journey from Peru to London also opened in the Capital.

The music and lyrics for the new show are written by McFly’s Tom Fletcher. Olivier Award winner Jessica Swale is writing the book of the show. The direction is by hit Director Luke Sheppard. Sheppards current work includes Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical and Starlight Express.

The Paddington cast announced today includes Timi Akinyosade as Tony, Amy Booth-Steel as Lady Sloane and Tarrin Callender as Grant. Delilah Bennett-Cardy plays Judy Brown with Adrian Der Gregorian as Mr. Brown.

Furthermore, Tom Edden will play Mr. Curry with Brenda Edwards as Tanya, Amy Ellen Richardson as Mrs. Brown, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Millicent Clyde, Teddy Kempner as Mr. Gruber. Lastly, Musical Theatre superstar Bonnie Langford as Mrs. Bird which completes this inital Paddington Cast Announcement.

Who will play Paddington Bear remains a mystery as does what form this lovable bear will appear on stage in. We have high expectations that however he appears it will be truly magical as Sonia Friedman is producing this show. Friedman produced the magical Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as well as Stranger Things: The First Shadow which are both world renowned for their special effects.

Book now to see the Paddington cast in action.

Paddington the Musical opens on 3rd November at The Savoy Theatre.

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The new cast of Hamilton are officially in action! The production released fresh images of the team in action earlier today.

Hamilton is in it’s 7th year of running at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The new cast began performances on 16th June.

Hamilton is the hit musical written by Lin Manuel Miranda. It began on Broadway before transferring to the West End in 2017. It is based on a biography written by Ron Chernow about the American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton.

Leading the new cast of Hamilton are Bente Mulan as Eliza Hamilton, Jonathan Andrew Hume as George Washington, Yeukayi Ushe as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson and Jasmine Jia Yung Shen as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds.

The leads who are staying on for this cast change are Alex Sawyer as Alexander Hamilton. At certain performances Adam J Bernard will play Alexander Hamilton. Also staying with the show is Jay Perry as Aaron Burr, Emily-Mae as Angelica Schuyler, Jordan Castle as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jordan Benjamin as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton and Daniel Boys as King George III.

Also joining the new cast of Hamilton in the ensemble are Yuki Abe, Zera Aitken, Joshua Clemetson, Luca Dinardo, Olivia Kate Holding, Sergi Ibanez, Lily Laight, Aidan Nightingale, Tim Nutt, Joshian Angelo Omaña, Kiran Patel, Liam Raven, Aharon Rayner, Daisy Ward and Natasha Wilde.

Lastly, the remainder of the ensemble is made up by Richard Appiah-Sarpong, Turrell Barrett-Wallace, Roxanne Couch, Nicola Espallardo, Manaia Glassey-Ohlson, Jack Harrison-Cooper, Nicolais-Andre Kerry, Ella Kora and Paulo Teixeira who are staying with the production for another year.

Check out the new cast of Hamilton getting to work below!

Hamilton is playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre and is currently booking until March 2026.

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