Fawlty Towers the Play has just announced its new cast! Following a successful run at the Apollo Theatre, the show is returning to the West End this June. The new cast is led by Danny Bayne (Only Fools and Horses The Musical) as Basil Fawlty. Mia Austen (Ludwig) will play Sybil and Hemi Yeroham (La Cage Aux Folles) is reprising his role as Manuel. Also reprising his role is Paul Nicholas (Just Good Friends) as The Major. Joanne Clifton (Shrek The Musical) will play Polly and Helen Lederer (Absolutely Fabulous) is Mrs Richards.
The Fawlty Towers new cast also includes Greg Haiste as Mr Hutchinson / Wilhelm, Emily Winter as Miss Tibbs, and Dawn Buckland as Miss Gatsby. John Hasler will play Mr Thurston/Günter, Adam Elliott is Mr Walt and Neil Stewart is Taxi Driver/ Mr Firkins / Mr Kerr / Mr Sharp. Josie Brightwell will be Johanna and Liz alongside Ashleigh Harvey as Debbie and Ben Jacobson as Ken. Lastly, we have Matthew Gordon as Mr Dale and Raymond Rose as Philip.
Fawlty Towers the Play was adapted by the original star of the much loved TV show, John Cleese. In fact, he has taken some of his favourite episodes and adapted them for stage. Regarding Fawlty Towers new cast Cleese said:
“I’m thrilled with the top-class group of comedy actors that we’ve assembled for Fawlty Towers’ return to the West End stage this June. September this year marks exactly 50 years since the first ever episode was broadcast on the BBC and here we are, all these years later, still making theatres rock with laughter.”
Londons theatres are the home of many talented actors whether known by a few or millions. In fact, there are currently many celebrities in the West End you can see on stage right now. Going to watch a West End show is thrilling and adding a celebrity into the mix can be an exciting addition. Watching well known stars on stage display their craft in the flesh is an unforgettable experience. It is an opportunity to say you have watched one of the greatest actors of a generation in real life! …Or at least the one you follow on every social media platform!
The first name you may be more familiar with than the latter. Imelda Staunton is one of the most regular of celebrities in the West End. This is owing to her theatrical roots as she began her career as an actress in repertory theatre in the 70s. It wasn’t until the early 2000s however that we saw Imelda Staunton catapulted onto our screens. Particularly, in 2007 she terrified us all as she entered the Harry Potter Universe in her role as Professor Umbridge. This is arguably her most famous role, or at least the one that made her a household name.
You may also recognise her voice from the Chicken Run films (low brow) or her talented portrayal of The Queen in Netflix’s The Crown (High Bow). Maybe you were even lucky enough to catch her on the west end recently in Hello Dolly! The show in which she won this year’s Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Bessie Carter is perhaps a less well known name but a famous face nonetheless. Bessie Carter is best known for her role in Bridgerton as one of the Featherington Sisters.
By booking this show, not only will you see two stars on stage but you will also see real life mother and daughter on stage playing the roles of mother and daughter. That’s Right! Bessie Carter is Imelda Staunton’s daughter in reality. The play is about Mrs. Warren, a self made woman and her terse relationship with her modern daughter. For more information on this show and to book your tickets to this unique star studded play, click here.
Vanessa Williams crossed the Atlantic to join us here as one of the celebrities in the West End and recently announced she’s extending her run in The Devil Wears Prada! This celebrity started her career in music which really catapulted her career. People loved her music so much, she was nominated for Grammy awards not once, but 3 times over! Vanessa Williams journeyed into acting and her most iconic role in my humble opinion was in the hit TV Series Ugly Betty. Williams portrays cut throat Creative Director in MODE Magazine which is not too dissimilar to her role in The Devil Wears Prada.
You can catch this diva live until 18th October 2025. She plays the role of Miranda Priestly, Editor in Chief at a cut-throat magazine in which is movie musical is set.
Does this name need any introduction? One of the biggest stars on stage at the moment, Scottish born Ewan McGregor truly is a household name, beloved by many different types of people and generations. My first experience of the talented performer was watching Moulin Rouge where he played a young writer in love with a damned actress he could never be with. This film is what he earned his first Golden Globe for! The musical film and has since been turned into a live musical on the West End. You may also recognise him from the action packed Star Wars prequel trilogies as Obi-Wan Kenobi. McGregors credits are extensive, so much so that he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2024.
In My Master Builder, McGregor will play the lead role of an architect unveiling his newest design. Inspired by Ibsen, the new play by Lila Raicek lays bare the vulnerabilities we expose, when we leave ourselves open to love.
Rachel Zegler is one of the newer celebrities in the West End that you can catch. Zegler was catapulted into stardom back in 2021 for her role as Maria in the film remake of West Side Story. At just 20 years old her vocal skills and beautiful story telling of this lead role blew us all away. She won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical for this role. This made her the youngest person to win in this category and she was the first person of Colombian descent to do so also.
As one of the youngest stars on stage, Zegler has a whopping 2.5 million follows on instagram. Her upcoming role as Evita will open at Londons Palladium in June. Such a young starlet in a traditional Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical could be a great way to experience theatre across the generations.
STEPHEN MANGAN – ERIN DOHERTY – NICOLA WALKER Unicorn
In Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn you can see not one but three big names. The comedy which is currently playing at London’s Garrick Theatre stars the following celebrities in the West End: Stephen Mangan, Erin Doherty and Nicola Walker.
Stephen Mangan is a British actor, comedian, writer, presenter – he does it all! He however did start his career on the stage and has performed in a huge amount of plays since the late 90s. Since then he has starred in a wide range of TV and film. He is probably best known for his roles in Alan Partridge, Green Wing and the award winning series Episodes.
Erin Doherty rose to fame for her role as Princess Anne in the third series of The Crown. She most recently appeared in Stephen Graham’s new Netflix TV show Adolescence. The show received a lot of media attention as each episode was filmed entirely in one uncut take.
Nicola Walker is best known for the many British TV shows that she has appeared in – most notably Spooks and Unforgotten. She often stars in many BBC and ITV dramas and was actually nominated for a BAFTA for her role in Last Tango in Halifax.
Billy Porter is an American actor, singer and all round icon. Porter is no stranger to the stage and started his career in a variety of Broadway shows. He is probably best known for his role as Lola in Kinky Boots for which he took home the Tony.
The star then went on to star in all three seasons of the TV show Pose. His performance gained him three Golden Glove nominations and in 2019 he won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He is now one award away from EGOT recognition as he has won an Emmy, a Grammy and a Tony Award and is now just missing an Oscar. In 2020 he even made it on to the Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. You won’t want to miss this global star who is currently playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
Starring alongside Porter is another stage superstar from across the pond. Marisha Wallace is another Broadway veteran who starred in the original Broadway productions of both Aladdin and Something Rotten! She then continued her career over here as an alternate Effie White in the West End production of Dreamgirls. Since then she has starred in a multitude of West End shows including Oklahoma!, Hairspray and Guys & Dolls. She also took part in the 2024 series of Celebrity Big Brother and was the fifth housemate to be evicted.
You can catch these two celebrities in the West End until 24th May.
Two stars on stage here from different sides of the Atlantic! Corbin Bleu was a star in the one of the highest anticipated new Disney musicals of the 21st century. That’s right, you guessed it: High School Musical. Bleu played Zac Efrons best friend Chad in the hit Disney musical. The musical went on to have 2 more movies and a disney original tv series made as a rsult of the success of the first movie. Although he is most recognisable for his work when he was younger with Disney and Nickelodeon. Bleu’s CV is extensive! From a thriving music career, to films and even made his broadway debut as Usvani in In The Heights.
Amber Davies reached fame on the hit reality TV show Love Island. Not only was she on the show but she won the third series of it. The love she found may not have lasted long but her love for theatre is much longer lasting. She has been in many daytime television shows including This Morning and Lorraine. Although Amber Davies gained her fame from reality TV she has worked extensively in Musical Theatre including the hugely popular Back To The Future.
Martin Freeman is an English actor with Emmy and BAFTA Awards under his belt. The first film that made him a household name was Love Actually. The hit ensemble christmas film many of us watch religiously each year stars Freeman in his awkward meet of his true love. Another christmas film Freeman “sparkle and shines” in is Nativity. He went on to play Watson alongside Benedict Cumberbatch in the hit BBC show Sherlock. He was the lead role in The Hobbit Trilogy before landing a role in the Marvel Universe. Martin Freeman is truly one of the most versatile celebrities on stage you can catch at the moment. We’re excited to see him in The Fifth Step when it opens at The Soho Place in May.
Tips for seeing Stars on Stage
When wanting to see celebrities in the West End, it can be good fun but is also not always guaranteed that you will see your favourite star. The magic of live theatre is that it is live and illness and injury means anything could happen. Often, these shows will include on their website any pre agreed holiday their Stars on Stage will have pre arranged so be sure to check them before making your booking.
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There has been a boom in the movie musical in the West End over the past year. With Clueless the Musical opening just last month, it seems like this popular trend in West End musical theatre isn’t going anywhere. Musicals that have been adapted from movies can be a great way to get interested in theatre. With so many great adaptations of classic movies opening left right and centre, it’s hard to know which one to pick. Fear not, here at Leicester Square Box Office, we’ve compiled a list of the hottest musicals created from your favourite blockbuster films.
Based on the smash hit 2006 film starring Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables) and Meryll Streep (Mamma Mia), this musical is headlined by Hollywood award winner and grammy nominated Vanessa Williams. With new music written by Elton John, this musical follows the story of an aspiring new journalist at her first job in the cut-throat fashion industry. This star studded adaptation strutted down the runway into The Dominion Theatre in October 2025 and has recently announced its extension into 2026.
Tina Fey cult classic has turned into a pop culture classic. Some call it modern day Shakespeare with its iconic phrases such as “You can’t sit with us!” and people celebrating “October 3rd”. The film starred Hollywood megastars including Lindsey Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables). This movie musical follows home-schooled Cady who transfers to an American high school as she tries to understand this strange new land. She finds herself making friends and enemies along the way and in fact, becomes involved in a scheme to bring down “The Plastics”.
An animated movie that many of us grew up with, The Lion King. The Lion King itself is actually based on the play Hamlet but told with cute cuddly lions. The musical uses stunning puppetry to create the lions and other wild animals. The show is in its 25th year in the West End. This animated movie musical already had a score written by Elton John so it is full of familiar songs from the original Disney film.
Starring comic legend Robin Williams, Mrs. Doubtfires comedy chops have made it to the West End. With brand new music written for this adaption, the musical version of Mrs. Doubtfire is all singing and all dancing. Going through a divorce, out of work actor Daniel creates the perfect disguise to spend more time with his children: a Scottish Nanny. Throughout the story we see Daniel’s growth and development as a person but moreso, as a father.
Baz Luhrmann’s romantic film starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor (My Master Builder). Aspiring writer Christian falls in love with the diamond of the Moulin Rouge, Satine. Their love is forbidden and the couple try anything to stay close to each other, primarily writing a new show for the Moulin Rouge. The original movie musical featured hit pop songs of the time. Some of these iconic numbers have remained but the west end version has also added some more recent pop hits.
This 1985 classic sci-fi movie adaptation takes you back in time. When Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955 in an eccentric Scientists Delorean. The only road home to get back to the future is by making sure his parents met and fall in love. This musical won the 2022 Olivier Award for best new musical and features songs from the iconic film plus new hits written especially for this time travelling production.
Off to the 90s now, Clueless was a hit rom-com starring Paul Rudd (Friends). The movie was based on Jane Austen’s Emma and has been a hit since it opened at The Trafalgar Theatre. KT Tunsell has written original songs for this new movie musical and is an ode to 90s music genres. The musical follows Cher who wants to be perfect in every way. Cher thinks she knows all the answers including matters of the heart. She wants to prove she is a good person but ends up meddling with people’s lives in the process.
Pop sensation Christina Aguilera blew us all away with her powerful vocals when this film hit our scenes in 2021. She performed alongside Kirsen Bell (Frozen) and Stanley Tucci (The Devil Wears Prada). The story is of a girl from a small town with a big dream. After failing her audition in a burlesque club, she works there as a bartender. She manages to get a job performing there, not just dancing but singing too, changing her life and the burlesque scene forever.
That brings us to the end of the movie musicals currently playing in London’s West End. Of course, there are other shows currently on that have been so successful in theatres that producers have not been able to resist adapting them to screen! Take the Box Office smash Wicked for example which has been playing in the West End for 19 years and was turned into a movie just last year.
Spring has sprung and it’s a great time to take the family out to one of the best west end shows for easter. With over 40 shows in the West End, it can be hard to decide what show to take the family to. We’ve got a handy list ready to help you decide whats right for you and your family. Whether its your little ones first experience of theatre or an attempt you get your sulky teenager off their phone, we’re confident we’re confident we can find something for everyone.
Our Top Tips For Securing Your West End Shows For Easter
Book In Advance – Theatre Ticket Prices are super dynamic. Shows over peak periods such as weekends and school holidays can get sold out early and actually push prices higher closer to the time. Book Early to see shows this easter to avoid disappointment.
Consider Asking for Group Discounts – Maybe you’re a big family or planning a trip with some friends, lots of theatres do discounted tickets for groups of 10+.
Check Age Restrictions – Many shows have age recommendations and even restrictions, do your research before you go. You know your family best and know what is appropriate for them.
Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King is a visual spectacle. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The show uses breathtaking puppetry and is now in its 24th year in London. This show is great for all ages as it’s timeless and well loved disney show is reimagined on a west end stage. This could be a great choice for your little ones first taste of theatre but also for the older generations as the show speaks to all. The solgan for the show “see it now, remember it forever” that was certainly my experience when I saw it aged 11.
Based on the hit film with featuring Robin Williams, the show follow out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. Mrs. Doubtfire features all the hilarious moments you love from the movie, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers.
This show will be closing in the West End before its goes on it’s tour so be sure to buy your tickets early for this show for easter.
The Pop Culture Classic film written by Tina Fey has been adapted for the West End. It is at the Savoy Theatre following a highly anticpated transfer from Broadway. The show opens with Damian and Janis relaying to the audience their cautionary tale about their friend Cady who tried to tear down “The Plastics”.
This show is great for slightly older children and teens. It is laugh out loud funny with insane vocals and a cool use of technoloy in the production. It’s extremely empowering for women and girls. You’re not a regular mom, you’re a cool mom.
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The classic 80s film sees Marty McFly sent back in time in his neighbours Delorean car. He ends up stuck in the 50s trying to get back to the future. The only way to do it? Making sure his parents fall in love.
This show has toe tapping classics from the movie. This is a great show to span across generations why not watch the film all together one night before or after watching the show? The show won the award for Best New Musical when it opened in 2022 3 times over!
This play is one of the funniest shows for easter that you could book. Its is a call back to that farcical comedy of the old classic sketch shows. Everything that could go wrong, does go wrong. This flag ship production has been so successful for Mischief Theatre who created the company that have in fact had many off shoots of the same name. For example, we have the recently announed A Christmas Carol Gone Wrong and more accesible, on your tv screens, The Goes Wrong Show.
This is a give easy comedy and in a smaller west end theatre so is great if your family wants to see something a little different.
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Following a wildly succesful run at the Barbican, My Neighbour Totoro has recently opened in the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre. The show is based on the much loved Studio Ghibli animated film of the same name.
The story follows two sister whos moher is sick and thus the family have relocated to the countryside. Whilst there, they meet ‘soot sprites’. Eventually they encounter more magical creatures and the ancient protector of the forest she calls “Totoro”. They soon become wrapped up in magical adventure with their new friends.
This show has recently opened and highly anticipated. Book cheap tickets before the easter break to avoid disappointment.
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child – The Palace Theatre Age recommendation 10+ (no babes in arms).
Harry Potter is the most awarded play in the history of the West End. The show follows the children of the characters we know and love from the wizarding world, particularly an unlikely friendship between Harry Potter’s and Draco Malfoy’s sons.
The production in London is in 2 parts so you make a full day out of this epic theatrical experience. The show is on in many other cities across the globe but London is the only place you can expierence the full show as it was originally created. You watch the first part in the afternoon and the second part in the evening. There’s an ample break between shows so why not book one of our partner restaurants pre-theatre booking deals?
We hope this helps you decide which shows are best for you and your family and create some unforgettable memories during these weeks off.
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The show tells Michael Jackson’s life story, particularly focusing on the run up to his famous 1992 Dangerous World Tour. MJ The Musical features 30 of his biggest hits including 12 of his number 1s. The show is the winner of 4 Tony Awards from when it opened on Broadway. Similarly, the London Production is nominated for the following 2025 Olivier Awards:
Myles Frost – best actor in a musical
Christopher Wheeldon – Best Theatre Choreography
Best New Musical
Jamaal Fields-Green continues leading the new MJ cast in its title role. He will be joined by Matt Mills (Motown), Mitchell Zhangazha (Back To The Future) and Philippa Stefani (Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again). The show will also star KoKo Alexandra (Play On!), Joshua C Jackson (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical), Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton (Get Up Stand Up), Matt Gonsalves (Dirty Dancing) and Michael Conley. Kieran Alleyne will be the MJ Alternate and Standby for Michael Alleyne will share this responsibility with André Phipps.
Lastly, the new MJ cast is completed by Milan Cacacie, Filippo Coffano, Tevin Daniel, Gabrielle de Souza, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Ike Fallon, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Wilson Kiiru, Darnell Mathew-James, Buna McCreery-Njie, Jenay Naima, Nay-Nay, Rishard-Kyro Nelson, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Fraser Stewart, Charlotte-Kate Warren, and Tavio Wright, alongside Ari Adebiyi, Zane Chaba, Cristiano Cuino, Joel Molin and Zayne Tayabali (as Little Michael) and Miles Jabbie, Kristiano Ricardo, Ashton Robertson and Asher Swaray-Gray (as Little Marlon).
MJ the Musical has been a best seller for us here at Leicester Square Box Office. You can often buy cheap and discounted tickets for this show with us.
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Last week, we talked musicals; this week, we have the low down for London Plays you can still book tickets for. This years Olivier Award Ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6th April. With so many great shows this year nominated, this list will walk you through London Plays that you can book in ahead of one of the biggest nights in the theatrical calendar.
Firstly, what are the Olivier Awards?
This year marks the Olivier Awards 40th anniversary since celebrated actor Sir Laurence Olivier gave his name to the ceremony. The Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. To celebrate this auspicious event, the hosts are none other than the iconic Billy Porter and Beverley Knight. Beverley Knight started her career as a singer for which she has been nominated for a variety of awards. Following her successful singing career, she stepped onto the theatre’s stage, most recently in the lead role in Sister Act which closed last year. In fact, she herself has won an Olivier Award in 2023 for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical.
Also hosting this evening celebrating London Plays and Musicals is Billy Porter. Porter is currently playing the highly coveted role of Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. He is a huge name both on our screens and stages. He is awarded with many accolades including Grammy, Emmys and Tony Awards to name a few.
Following a sold-out run at the Royal Court Theatre, the award-winning American actor John Lithgow (Conclave, The Crown) plays Roald Dahl. The show follows the world-famous children’s author under threat in the wake of scandal and his one chance to make amends. Written by Mark Rosenblatt, the 5-star reviewed production is transferring to The Harold Pinter Theatre with Lithgow reprising his role. Lithgow is nominated for Best Actor for his role in this production. He is already the owner of 6 Emmy and 2 Golden Globe Awards to name a few. Also, co-star Elliot Levey has been nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Levey won his first Olivier back in 2022 for his role as Herr Shultz in Cabaret.
Its third nomination is for Romola Garai. She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Spoiler Alert: This is not her only nomination this year. The show’s director Nicholas Hytner has directed countless amounts of London Plays and was even the director of the National Theatre for 12 years. His direction of this production has won him a nomination for this year in the Best Direction category. The show’s 5th and final nomination at this years’ awards is for Best Play! Giant is the most nominated show at this year’s Olivier Awards.
Based on Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux’s memoires, The Years is an unapologetic portrait of a woman shaped by her rapidly-changing world. Writer, mother, student, activist, wife, daughter, lover, grandmother… each vivid version of Annie is told through a series of snapshots. The Years is at The Harold Pinter currently following a successful run at the Almeida Theatre. It’s first nomination is for Best Play. For those of you who enjoy the technical spectacle of London Plays, this show has another nomination you could appreciate. It has a nomination for Best Sound Design by Thijs van Vuure.
Interestingly, the next 2 nominations the show has are within the same category. Remember Romola Garai? Well this is her second nomination this year for Best Actress in a Supporting Role meaning she takes half the nominations in this category. Her cast mate Gina McKee has also been nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting role this year. Mckee is probably best known for her role in the classic film Notting Hill. She is already the owner of a BAFTA, maybe this year she can add an Olivier to the collection.
Based on the Kyoto Climate Conference in 1997. This timely political thriller sees the nations of the world are in deadlock and 11 hours have passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference should have ended. Time is running out and agreement feels a world away. The greatest obstacle: American oil lobbyist and master strategist, Don Pearlman. Brought to you by the RSC and following a critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kyoto has been nominated for Best Play.
The second nomination Kyoto has received goes to Jorge Bosch for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Bosch plays Raul Estrada-Oyuela, the Argentine chair of the Kyoto talks. He is a well known Spanish Actor and this is his first Olivier Award Nomination.
London Plays That Already Have An Olivier Award Under Their Belt
Olivier Awards are highly coveted across the global theatrical scene. Whilst plays generally run for a shorter time in the West End than its musical counterparts, there are some previously award winning London Plays which have stood the test of time and you can still catch in town.
Harry Potter and The Cursed Child wins 9 The Palace Theatre now booking until15th February 2026
The 2017 Olivier Awards saw a record breaking number of 9 wins not to mention its record breaking 11 nominations too! The show has been open for 8 years and has welcomed over 2 million audience members in that time. The show is in 2 parts which you see within one day so it’s a full day of theatre. A shorter 1 part version has opened in various locations across the globe but it’s only here in London that you can see the original, record breaking, Olivier Award winning production.
The story takes place 19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world. This time, they are joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Created by the same production team as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Stranger Things: The First Shadow won 2 Olivier Awards in 2024. The Awards were for Best Set Design and Best Entertainment Show. The show is well renowned for its visual effects and has been thrilling audiences.
Based on the hit Netflix Series, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.
The Play That Goes Wrong is one of the funniest London Plays around. In fact, its the longest running comedy play in the West End. It was the winner of Best New Comedy play back in 2015 and have had audiences laughing ever since.
At LSBO one of the questions we get asked a lot is: What’s that about? It literally does what it says on the tin! A group of accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, are given a classic murder mystery play and everything that can go wrong… does! The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!
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Six The Musical has just announced it will be extending until June 2026 and the Six New Cast production shots have just been released!
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ smash hit of a musical sells out nearly every night. Six The Musical is a reimagining of Henry XIII’s wives in a pop concert style show. They turn back the clock and take to the stage to reclaim their crowns. They retell their stories of love, loss and the infamous ex they all have in common. The show, originally a production at the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, has since taken the world by storm! It ran at The Arts Theatre before it moved to it’s current home at The Vaudeville Theatre. The show has since gone global! It is now playing in Spain, on Broadway and even China to name a few places!
The West End Six New Cast is a collection of seasoned Queens and will have some new faces. We have Jaz Robinson (Tina The Musical) as Catherine of Aragon and Thao Therese Nguyen (Miss Saigon) will play Anne Boleyn. Hana Stewart is a reigning queen in the show since 2019 and plays Jane Seymour. Dionne Ward-Anderson (The Book of Mormon) will play Anna of Cleves. Finally, the lead queens are Caitlyn De Kuyper (SIX Norwegian Cruise Line) as Katherine Howard and Amelia Kinu Muus (Kiss Me Kate) as Catherine Parr.
Six‘s New Cast is also made up of Leonor Correia, making her professional debut as Alternate Seymour/Howard and Odelia Dizel-Cubuca (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, West End) as Alternate Boleyn/Parr. Completing the cast is Honey Joseph (Hamilton, UK Tour) as Alternate Aragon/Cleves, alongside Super Swings Laura Baxter, making her professional and West End debut. Lastly, Meg Dixon-Brasil (SIX West End), and Shakira Simpson (SIX UK Tour).
Burlesque The Musical has just announced it will be transferring to the West End at the glitzy Savoy Theatre this summer. The Musical is based on the Blockbuster Film Film from 2010. The film featured Pop Princess Christina Aguilera who is also a producer on this musical adaptation. The film featured Stanely Tucci (The Devil Wears Prada) and Cher (Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again). Burlesque The Musical will open at the Savoy Theatre on 10th July, the venue is currently the home of Mean Girls. The transfer follows a record-breaking run with sold-out shows in Manchester and Glasgow last year. The cast is yet to be announced for this production. The previous shows featured Jess Folley (X Factor) and singer and choreographer Todrick Hall (Ru Paul’s Drag Race).
Burlesque The Musical follows Ali who heads to the bright lights of New York in search of her mother. She finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world. The beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever. Among this unlikely family of misfits and dreamers, Ali will find her voice, talent, and find where she truly belongs. The show will feature songs from the movie such as Something’s Got A Hold On Me and Show Me How You Burlesque.
When asked about the show transferring to the West End, producer Aguilera said, “I’m proud that Burlesque the Musical is coming to London’s West End! Our journey of making this film to bringing this show to the stage has been so special and exciting. Following our successful previews, having the show land in the West End later this year is a dream come true!“
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Hadestown West End announced their brand new cast back in February and have just released their first look production shots. The hit West End Musical is entering its second year at the Lyric Theatre in London. The new cast is welcoming some fresh faces and have just released their fresh production shots. Hadestown recently announced that they will be extending their run until 15th Febuary 2026. The new cast will be taking over on 11th March 2025.
Hadestown is a modern retelling of the classic stories of Orpheus and Eurydices and Persephone and Hades. Dylan Wood will be leading the show as Orpheus along with Desmonda Cathabel(I Have a Dream, ITV) as Eurydice. Joining the cast as Persephone is Olivier award nominatee Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Cinderella, Mamma Mia!). Also, Chris Jarman who originated the role of Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be playing Hades, God of the Underworld. Cedric Neal (Guys & Dolls) is another Olivier nominee who will be joining the cast in the role of Hermes. Staying in their role of The Fates in the Hadestown West End cast is Allie Daniel (Legally Blonde). New faces Melanie Bright (Les Miserables) and Lauran Rae (Everybodys Talking About Jamie) will join the cast and complete The Fates trio.
The cast is completed by Femi Akinfolarin, Michelle Andrews, Ollie Bingham, Laura Delany, and Sebastian Lim-Seet. They will play the ‘Workers’ which make up the iconic and powerful ensemble of the shows. Finally, joining the cast are swings Lucinda Buckley, Juan Jackson, Oisín Nolan-Power, Lindo Shinda, and Jasmine Triadi.
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The show won 8 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album from it’s original Broadway run. Additionally, Hadestown West End is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Original Score.
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We’ve compiled a list of the West End Musicals nominated for an Olivier this year that you can still book to see. The 2025 Olivier Awards are less than a month away taking place on 6th April at the Royal Albert Hall. This theatrical night of the year will be hosted by vocal powerhouses, Beverley Knight (Sister Act, The Bodyguard) and Billy Porter (Cabaret, Kinky Boots). Many of the London shows with Olivier nominations this year are still showing in the West End. Which Nominated Musicals can you catch before the awards are announced we hear you ask? Here’s the run down of the following new musicals with the most nominations that you can still buy tickets for before the big day. Whether lighting design is your thing, jaw dropping choreography or mind blowing performances, we’ve got you covered.
The rundown on Olivier nominated West End Musicals you can still book to see
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Total Olivier Nominations 4
Coming in at joint first is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The show has been blowing audiences away since its West End opening at the Ambassadors Theatre in October 2024 following a limited run at the Southwark Playhouse. Furthermore, it has recently been extended to August 2025. This innovative new musical has been adapted from the book by F.Scott Fitzgerald. The Authors more famous novel The Great Gatsby is also opening as a musical later this year at Londons Coliseum with a very exciting cast. It’s up for some real big hitters of awards including Outstanding Musical Contribution.
The show is set in Cornwall at the end of World War II. The story follows a man who ages backwards and utilisizes an ensemble of actor musicians. Lead actress Clare Foster has been nominated for Best Actress in a Musical together with John Dagleish for Best Actor in a Musical. Its last nomination is a big one: Best New Musical
With the joint most amount of nominations is Oliver! This is one of the most popular, classic West End Musicals of all time. Written by Lionel Bart in 1960, this production is up for Best Musical Revival alongside Best Lighting Design by Paule Constable & Ben Jacobs. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a sweet orphaned victorian child on his journey of survival in East London.
Featuring crowd pleasers such as Consider Yourself and Oom Pah Pah, the choreography guarantees an evening of a good ol’ cockney knees up! The choreography has pleased critics and audience members alike earning it a nomination for Best Theatre Choreographer. Matthew Bourne is a renowned choreographer and a born eastender himself. He is currently tied with Dame Judi Dench (actress) and William Dudley (designer) for the most Olivier Award wins. Could this year make him take the lead? Also hoping for a win is Simon Lipkin who plays Fagin and is nominated for Best Actor in a Musical.
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Starlight Express – Total Olivier Nominations 3
The Troubadour Theatre, Wembley Park, currently booking in the West End until 1st March 2026
Andrew Llyod Webbers unique show Starlight Express is certainly eye catching. With it’s vibrant colours and purpose built stage it facilitates this musical on skates. These vibrant visual designs have earned it two Olivier nominations for this year within the design categories. Nominated for Best Costume Design by Gabriella Slade and Best Lighting Design by Howard Hudson.
Although the show has been running non stop since it opened in Germany in 1988, this revival marks its full time return to London since it closed its doors over 20 years ago. Audiences are loving having Starlight Express back full time. It follows the story of a childrens toy set which comes back to life and has been nominated for Best Musical Revival.
MJ The Musical is one of our best selling West End Musicals here at Leicester Square Box Office. The show opened in the West End in March 2024 and is proving to be a hit. This jukebox musical features an array of Michael Jacksons greatest hits. Alongside this, it tells his life story, particularly as he prepares for his Dangerous World Tour.
Following its opening on Broadway in 2022, the show was the recipient of four Tony Awards. This included a win for Christopher Wheeldon for Best Choreography and Myles Frost for Best Actor in a musical. Coincidentallty, both are up for the same awards in the same categories at this years Olivier Awards! Christopher Wheeldon and Myles Frost who originated the role of Michael Jackson both relocated from America to open this production. Not only that, but its third Olivier Awards nomination is for the Best New Musical.
This laugh out loud West End Musical is a parody of the 90s film Titanic. Similiarly to MJ, it is a jukebox musical and features songs by Celine Dion. Titanique has nabbed itself three Olivier Award Nominations including Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play. Celine Dion tells the audience what really happened that night of the Titanic sinking. Celine is played by Lauren Drew who is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for this role.
Its third Olivier nomination goes to West End superstar Layton Williams who steals the show as… the iceberg! Williams started out on stage at age twelve as the title role in Billy Elliot and is most known for his role in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Although he’s no stranger to Londons West End, nor our television screens, this is Williams first Olivier Nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
Ready to see one of these top West End Musicals? Secure your MJ, Titanique or Starlight Express tickets today.
Mean Girls – Total Olivier Nominations 1 The Savoy Theatre, currently booking in the West End until 8th June 2025
Based on Tina Feys 2004 movie, Mean Girls starred Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. After being adapted into a Musical on Broadway in 2018, it made its long awaited transfer to the West End last year. Following its stellar run on Broadway, it recieved an impressive twelve Tony Award Nominations that year.
The show starts with characters Janis Ian and Damian Hubbard retelling ‘a cautionary tale’ about their friend Cady Heron who joined their high school and their plot bring down the plastics led by Regina George. In fact, the show secured three Whats on Stage Awards Nominations this year including a huge win of Best New Musical. However it’s only managed to secure one nomination for this years Oliviers which goes to the fabulous Tom Xander for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical who plays Damian.
The Devil Wears Prada – Total Olivier Nominations 1
One of the newest West End Musicals nominated is The Devil Wears Prada. Another highly anticipated movie musical adaptation which has one Olivier Award nomination under its belt. The Devil Wears Prada is centered around Andy, an up and coming journalist who secures a job in the cut throat New York fashion industry. She is hired as a junior assistant to the devilish editor in chief, Miranda Priestly played by grammy award winner, Vanessa Williams.
This is another popular show with us here at Leicester Square Box Office which sells out most weekends and has new music written by national treasure, Elton John. The Nomination for The Devil Wears Prada goes to Amy Di Bartolomeo for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical in her role of Emily, Amandas hard working yet downtrodden senior assistant.
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