The West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced brand new cast members. The new faces will join the show on 15 October 2024.

Set to join the cast is Claire Lams as Ginny Potter, who will play alongside current cast members David Racardo-Pearce as Harry Potter and Ellis Rae as Albus Potter, who are both continuing in the show.

Eve De Leon Allen will take on the role of Rose Granger-Weasley, the daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Thomas Aldridge is staying on as Ron and Jade Ogugua will continue as Hermione. Also remaining in the production is John Shepherd as Draco Malfoy and Harry Acklowe as his son Scorpius Malfoy.

Other new cast members include Ishmail Aaron, David Annen, Nicole-Lily Baisden, Sabina Cameron, Rob Curtis, Zijuan Elsol, Gabriel Fleary, Rory Fraser, Tim Hibberd, Sally Jayne Hind, Max Hunter, Dewayne Jameson Adams, Emma Louise Jones, Julia Kass, Debra Lawrance, Tasha Lim, Matty Loane, Sophie Matthew, Jaden Oshenye, Helen Power, Jocelyn Prah, Conor Quinn, Ian Redford, Catherine Russell, Martin de los Santos, Adam Slynn, Benjamin Stratton, Alex Tomkins, Jake Tuesley, Sam Varley, and Katie Wimpenny.

The show has also extended its booking period and is now booking until 29 June 2025. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is currently playing at the Palace Theatre. Book your Harry Potter tickets now at our box office in Leicester Square.

Don’t miss your chance to see these brilliant shows before they close over the next few weeks!

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) (Closes 31 August)

The new British musical first premiered at the Kiln Theatre last year and then transferred to the West End in April. Described as one part ‘rom’ and two parts ‘com’, the musical has been a huge success and even extended halfway through the run.

Two Strangers follows the story of the naive but optimistic Dougal who has travelled from England to New York for his dad’s second wedding. He’s met at the airport by the sister of the bride, Robin who introduces him to the bright lights of New York City.

Book your Two Strangers tickets now to see the show at the Criterion Theatre. The show must end on 31 August so make sure to grab those theatre tickets while you still can!

Sister Act (Closes 31 August)

Sister Act returned to London in March starring Beverley Knight as Deloris van Cartier and Ruth Jones as Mother Superior. The show is now starring X Factor winner Alexandra Burke and the legendary Lesley Joseph.

Based on the beloved film and featuring Motown-inspired music, Sister Act is a story of music, mishaps, and nuns on the run. Described as a must-see show, Sister Act is entering its final week.

Don’t miss your chance to see this hilarious and uplifting show before it closes on 31 August. Now playing at the Dominion Theatre, book your Sister Act tickets now.

The Wizard of Oz (Closes 8 September)

The Wizard will see you now! Following a smash-hit season at The London Palladium in 2023 and a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour, The Wizard of Oz returned to the West End this month.

The spectacular production is only in London for a limited run and stars Aston Merrygold from JLS as The Tin Man and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne as The Wicked Witch of the West. The musical features all the unforgettable songs from the Oscar-winning film as well as additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Book your Wizard of Oz tickets now to see the show at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Must End on 8 September so book tickets now.

Frozen (Closes 8 September)

We are so sad to ‘Let It Go’ but we must say goodbye to Disney’s Frozen next month. The musical has been playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane since Summer 2021 but it is set to close its doors this September.

Adapted from the Oscar-winning animated Disney film, Frozen has certainly taken the West End by storm (pun fully intended). The musical follows the story of Queen Elsa who can no longer control her special powers and plunges the land of Arendelle into an eternal winter. Can her sister Anna save the kingdom before it’s too late?

Featuring all the iconic songs from the film and many more, Frozen is a magical night out for all the family. Book your Frozen tickets now before the show comes to an end on 8 September. Now playing at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Hello, Dolly! (Closes 14 September)

The West End said ‘Hello’ to Dolly in July when the iconic musical opened at the London Palladium. Starring the legend that is Imelda Staunton, Hello, Dolly! proves that the old girl’s still got it. The musical tells the story of socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi as she tries to find a match for an unmarried half-millionaire.

Directed by Dominic Cooke, this production follows on from his critically acclaimed production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies at the National. With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman (La Cage aux Follies), and a book by Michael Stewart (42nd Street), Hello, Dolly! is a delight for all.

Book your Hello, Dolly! tickets now to see the show before it closes on 14 September. Currently playing at the London Palladium, book tickets now before it’s too late!

Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder! (Closes 14 September)

Written by Matthew Floyd Jones and Jon Brittain, Kathy & Stella is a murder mystery musical that follows two true crime podcasters who find themselves in the middle of an actual whodunnit when their favourite author is murdered.

The show first arrived in the West End in May and has been a huge hit with audiences and critics alike.

Kathy & Stella must end on 14 September 2024. Now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre, book your Kathy & Stella tickets now! Don’t miss your chance to see this brilliant new musical.

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The Rocky Horror Show is coming to the West End’s Dominion Theatre next month as part of a new world tour. The production is set to star Australian superstar Jason Donovan who reprises his iconic role as Frank-n-Furter.

Richard O’Brien’s legendary musical is a humorous tribute to various B movies associated with science fiction and horror genres from the 1930s to the early 1960s. It follows the story of a newly engaged couple who get caught in a storm and their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion. The house is the home of Dr Frank-n-Furter who is unveiling his new Frankenstein-style creation, Rocky, an artificially made physically perfect man.

The original London production of the musical premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 1973 and won the award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards that year. The original Broadway production earned itself a Tony Award nomination and three Drama Desk nominations. Since then various international productions have spanned across six continents as well as both West End and Broadway revivals and 8 UK tours. The musical was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 1991.

Rocky Horror was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show starring Tim Curry as Dr Frank-N-Furter, the role he originated in the original London production. The film has the longest-running release in film history and was ranked 8th in a BBC Radio 2 listener poll of the ‘Nation’s Number One Essential Musicals’.

The stage production has been performed in 20 different languages and has been seen globally by over 35 million people. This West End run is part of a new world tour. Jason Donovan is joined by BAFTA award-winning comedian Mawaan Rizwan in the role of the Narrator.

The Rocky Horror Show will run at the Dominion Theatre from 6 to 20 September. Book Rocky Horror Show tickets now online via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square

Following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical is heading to the West End next month.

The musical is based on the (mostly) true story of the infamous celebrity trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson following their ski slope collision. Written by Roger Dipper and Rick Pearson, I Wish You Well is still running at Underbelly in Edinburgh until 26 August before transferring to London.

The full Edinburgh cast is set to return for the West End run, including Diana Vickers (Dial M for Murder) as Gwyneth, Marc Antolin (Quiz) as Terry, Tori Allen-Martin (Wild About You) as Kristin and Idriss Kargbo (Wicked) as Judge Jude. The production is directed by Shiv Rabheru and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, with musical direction by Debbi Clarke.

I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical will open at the Criterion Theatre on 11 September and will run until 12 October 2024. Keep an eye out for further announcements.

The upcoming revival of Juno and the Paycock is coming to the West End this September. Seán O’Casey’s masterpiece is set to open at the Gielgud Theatre on 21 September and the full cast has just been announced.

As we already know the play will be lead by Tony award-nominee J. Smith-Cameron (Succession’s Gerri Kellman) as Juno Boyle alongside Mark Rylance (Jerusalem, Dr Semmelweiss) as ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle.

Further cast who will join the two stars are Paul Hilton as ‘Joxer’ Daly, Aisling Kearns as Mary Boyle, Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty as Johnny Boyle, Ingrid Craigie as Mrs. Tancred, Anna Healy (as Mrs. Maisie Madigan), Chris Walley as Charles Bentham, Seán Duggan as ‘Needle’ Nugent, Leo Hanna as Jerry Devine, Jessica Cervi, Caolan McCarthy, Bryan Moriarty, John Rice, and Jacinta Whyte.

Juno and the Paycock follows the story of a working-class family in Dublin during the Irish Civil War who come into a large inheritance. The play was adapted into a film in 1930 by Alfred Hitchcock. This new production of the 1924 play will be directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical, Pride).

Juno and the Paycock opens at the Gielgud Theatre on 21 September 2024. Book tickets now online via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

The full cast for the new revival of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece has been announced.

Waiting for Godot is considered one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. The play tells the story of Didi and Gogo who anxiously wait by a tree for a man named Godot. They don’t know who he is, why they are meeting or what time he is coming… they only know that something incredible will happen when he does.

The main cast includes Lucian Msamati (Game of Thrones) as Estragon and Ben Whishaw (Paddington) as Vladimir, alongside Tom Edden (Crazy for You) as Lucky and Jonathan Slinger (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) as Pozzo.

Completing the cast are Luca Fone, Alexander Joseph and Ellis Pang sharing the role of The Boy and Dean Graham (understudy Vladimir and Lucky) and David Lee-Jones (understudy Estragon and Pozzo).

The play is set to be directed by James Macdonald (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf) with Max Harrison as his assistant director.

Waiting for Godot opens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 13 September and will play until 14 December 2024. Book tickets now online via the LSBO website or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

Nassim Soleimanpour’s White Rabbit Red Rabbit is coming to the West End and will run at @sohoplace for 24 performances only.

The show challenges a performer to open a sealed envelope on stage revealing a script for the first time. They are then required to perform the script without any direction or preparation. The show first premiered at the Edinburgh and SummerWorks festivals in 2011 and has since been performed over 3000 times all over the world by a range of performers.

White Rabbit Red Rabbit which mixes elements of comedy and tragedy, has been described as a reflection on power dynamics, not just in contemporary Iran, but across the world.

The West End run will feature a cast of big names as you can see from the schedule below.

Tuesday 1 October (8pm) – Nick Mohammed
Wednesday 2 October (8pm) – Mathew Baynton
Thursday 3 October (8pm) – Jill Halfpenny
Friday 4 October (8pm) – Michael Sheen
Saturday 5 October (3pm) – Daisy Edgar Jones
Saturday 5 October (8pm) – Pearl Mackie
Sunday 6 October (2pm) – Ben Bailey Smith
Sunday 6 October (8pm) – Jason Isaacs

Tuesday 8 October (8pm) – Olly Alexander
Wednesday 9 October (8pm) – Kate Fleetwood
Thursday 10 October (8.00pm) – Alfred Enoch
Friday 11 October (8pm) – John Bishop
Saturday 12 October (3pm) – Tonia Sotiropoulou
Saturday 12 October (8pm) – Jonathan Pryce
Sunday 13 October (2pm) – Keith Allen
Sunday 13 October (6pm) – Richard Gadd

Monday 14 October (8pm) – Omari Douglas
Tuesday 15 October (8pm) – Alan Davies
Wednesday 16 October (8pm) – Sally Phillips
Thursday 17 October (8pm) – Catherine Tate
Friday 18 October (8pm) – Freema Agyeman
Saturday 19 October (2pm) – Julie Hesmondhalgh
Saturday 19 October (5pm) – Joe Dempsie
Saturday 19 October (8pm) – Callum Scott Howells

White Rabbit Red Rabbit will play @sohoplace from 1 to 19 October for a limited run of 24 performances. Keep an eye out for further announcements!

Cabaret says ‘Wilkommen’ to two new faces!

Cabaret has been playing at the Kit Kat Club (the West End’s Playhouse Theatre) since November 2021 and Cabaret tickets still remain some of the hottest tickets in town.

The production won 7 Olivier Awards at the 2022 Olivier Awards and set the record for being the most award-winning revival in Olivier history. It took home the award for Best Musical Revival and was also the first production ever to win awards in all 4 eligible acting categories. Winning Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress in a Musical.

One of the most popular musicals of all time, Cabaret is set in 1930 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age and the Nazis’ rise to power. We enter the world of the Kit Kat Club, a place where everyone can be free in a time when the world is changing forever. There we see the relationship between American writer Clifford Bradshaw and English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.

The West End production has already welcomed its fair share of stars including International Actress and Model Cara Delevigne and Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne. The show has just announced 2 new big names that will be taking to the stage. From 23 September the role of Emcee will be played by Olivier nominee Adam Gillen and the role of Sally Bowles will be played by Golden Globe nominee Katherine Langford. They take over from the current leads Layton Williams and Rhea Norwood who exit the show on 21 September.

Gillen is best known for his iconic role of Liam in ITV’s smash-hit comedy Benidorm and many other television roles. Previous stage credits include Romeo and Juliet, Henry VIII, and Killer Joe.

Langford’s most notable credit is for playing the role of Hannah Baker in the groundbreaking Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Other TV credits include Knives Out, Love, Simon and Cursed. Langford is set to make her West End debut in Cabaret.

Also joining the cast on 23 September is Daniel Bowerbank (Machinal) as Clifford Bradshaw and Fred Haig (Rock Follies) as Ernst Ludwig. They will also be joined by Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Sam Darius, Adrian Grove, Justin-Lee Jones, Alexandra Regan, Marina Tavolieri, Ben Simon Wilson, Wojna and Lucy Young.

Continuing in the production will be Sally Ann Triplett as Fraulein Schneider, Fenton Gray as Herr Schultz, and Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, alongside Damon Gould, El Haq Latief, Ela Lisondra, Hícaro Nicolai, Andy Rees and Patrick Wilden.

Cabaret is currently playing at the Kit Kat Club. Book your Cabaret tickets now online via the LSBO website or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

The Award-winning production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is on its way to Broadway.

The stage show is a prequel to the popular Netflix series and is written by Kate Trefry with a story by the creators of the TV series The Duffer Brothers, alongside Jack Thorne and Trefry.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow first previewed in November 2023 and officially opened in December 2023 at the Phoenix Theatre. Produced by Sonia Friedman and directed by Stephen Daldry, the show won ‘Best New Play’ at the WhatsOnStage Awards this year. The play also won the Olivier Award for ‘Best Entertainment or Comedy Play’ as well as ‘Best Set Design’.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set in Hawkins in 1959 and follows the story of young Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado, and Bob Newby. The stage show expands on the TV show’s story and mythology with incredible stagecraft and stunning visual effects.

The current West End cast includes Shane Attwooll as Chief Hopper, Kemi Awoderu as Sue Anderson, Chase Brown as Lonnie Byers, Christopher Buckley as Bob Newby, Ammar Duffus as Charles Sinclair, Gilles Geary as Ted Wheeler, Florence Guy as Karen Childress, Max Harwood as Alan Munson, Michael Jibson as Victor Creel, Oscar Lloyd as James Hopper Jr, Louis McCartney as Henry Creel, Isabella Pappas as Joyce Maldonado, Matthew Pidgeon as Principal Newby, Calum Ross as Walter Henderson, Maisie Norma Seaton as Claudia Yount, Patrick Vaill as Dr Brenner, Ella Karuna Williams as Patty Newby and Alex Young as Virginia Creel.

The full company is completed by Anika Boyle, Lily Crawford, Faith Delaney, and Imogen Turner (alternating the role of Alice Creel); with Tricia Adele-Turner, Lauren Arney, Samuel Baxter, Reya-Nyomi Brown, Patricia Castro, Lydia Fraser, Isaac Gryn, Mark Hammersley, Benjamin Lafayette, Tom Peters, Kingdom Sibanda, Tiana Simone, Danny Sykes and Meesha Turner.

The production is set to start previews in March 2025 at the Marquis Theatre ahead of an official opening on 22 April. Casting for the Broadway run is yet to be announced.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is currently playing at the Phoenix Theatre and is booking up until February 2025. Book your Stranger Things tickets now online via the LSBO website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

The upcoming West End production of The Duchess (Of Malfi) has announced additional casting.

As previously announced the play is set to star Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who/ Broadchurch) who makes her return to the stage for the first time in over a decade. Whittaker will be joined by Joel Fry, Rory Fleck Byrne, Jude Owusu, Elizabeth Ayodele, Hubert Burton, Matti Houghton, Hannah Visocchi, Kerill Kelly, Greg Snowden, and Amy Vicary-Smith with further casting yet to be announced.

Directed and adapted by award-winning Zinnie Harris, this production of John Webster’s thrilling drama is said to reinvent the play in a compelling way.

The play follows the story of a recently widowed Duchess who defies her family’s wishes by remarrying beneath her class. When her brothers discover the marriage they unleash a series of cruel punishments against her.

This contemporary adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi will play at the Trafalgar Theatre for 11 weeks only from 5 October to 20 December 2024.