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New Star & Booking Period For Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot - The Musical has once again extended its booking period to December 2013 and Harrison Dowzell will today become the 30th boy to play the title role since the show danced its way into the Victoria Palace Theatre in London in 2005.

Trafalgar Goes Out For Chicken!

Chciken - the off Broadway hit will premiere in the west end at Trafalgar Studios next month which is sure to get London theatregoers very 'egg-sited'!

Des O' Commor To Be The Wizard!

Light entertainment legend Des O'Connor is to follow the yellow brick road all the way to the London Palladium, to the Wizard Of Oz where he will play in the role currently occupied by Russell Grant.

Mercury Fur Tickets Now On Sale At Trafalgar Studios

Mercury Fur, Philip Ridley's testing drama set in a post-Apocalyptic vision of London, is to play a season in the West End at the Trafalgar Studios 2.

Thea Sharrock To Take The Reigns For The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard which will open in November this year at the Adelphi theatre will now be directed by Thea Sharrock with Tony Award-winning actress Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen in the starring roles.  Tickets are on sale online from today and are now booking until April 13th 2013.

Raza Jaffrey To Star In Chicago The Musical

Raza Jaffrey, the star of U.S hit series Smash, is to swap the small screen for the London stage to play Billy Flynn in long-running west end musical Chicago The Musical.

The Kings Speech To Close Early

The Kings Speech which received strong reviews when it opened at the Wynhams Theatre in the West End in March, is to close earlier than planned.

Matilda Wins Big At Olivier Awards!

The 2012 Olivier Awards ceremony has now come to a close with the RSC's hit new show Matilda The Musical being the biggest winner of the night, taking home a huge haul of seven awards.

Let It Be Set For The Prince Of Wales Theatre

West end theatregoers and Beatles fans alike are in for a treat as Let It Be, a new theatrical concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles opens at the Prince of Wales theatre in London later this year.

Adam Levy To Join The Sunshine Boys

The Sunshine Boys, Neil Simon's comedy play which will open at the Savoy Theatre in London starring Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths is now to include RSC veteran Adam Levy in the cast.

What The Butler Saw Dishes Out A List Cast!

What The Butler Saw which will showcase this summer at the Vaudeville Theatre in London will see Samantha Bond, Tim McInnerny and Georgia Moffett join Omid Djalili in what is expected to be a hot ticket in the west end.

Posh And Jumpy To Hit The West End In 2012!

The Royal Court has confirmed that it is transferring its productions of both Posh and Jumpy to the Duke of York's Theatre in the west end later this year.

Singin' In The Rain Extends Booking Period

Singin' In The Rain has extended its stay at the Palace Theatre for longer than expected until 23rd February 2013 after positive reviews from both critics and the theatre going public!

Les Miserables sees Danielle Hope Make West End Return

Les Miserables will welcome Danielle Hope back to the west end stage this summer as she will tread the boards alongside fellow new cast members Tam Mutu and the previously announced Géronimo Rauch.

Jason Manford To Star In Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi Theatre will see comedian Jason Manford appear as competing barber Pirelli between July 2nd and 27th while regular cast member Robert Burt is on holiday.

Written On The Heart Set For The West End

Written On The Heart, The RSC production of David Edgar's play marking the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, will transfer into the Duchess Theatre in the West End this April.

Singin' In The Rain Tickets. The West Ends New Big Thing?

Singin' In The Rain opened at the West End's Palace Theatre last night (15th February 2012) and the production, which premiered last year at the Chichester Festival Theatre to positive reviews, received a similarly gushing critical response in London.

Les Miserables To Have 3 Leading Men In 2012!

Les Miserables will have no less than three leading men playing Jean Valjean in 2012, as Ramin Karimloo extends his run, David Shannon will play a short season and Géronimo Rauch joins the long-running show.

Dr Who Heads For The National!

Former Dr Who star Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker will star in Polly Findlay's Antigone at the National Theatre adding to the star-studded season at the London venue in 2012.

Nowhere Boy Set For West End Stage In 2013?

Rumours are rife in west end theatreland that the stage adaptation of John Lennon bio-pic Nowhere Boy will come to the London stage as early as next year.

The Lion King To Tour The UK

West end smash hit show The Lion King will begin a UK tour later this year beginning in Bristol from September.

The Duchess Of Malfi Announces Full Cast

The Duchess Of Malfi which will open this March at the Old Vic will featureTom Bateman, Mark Bonnar, Harry Lloyd and Finbar Lynch have in the cast to showcase Jamie Lloyd's forthcoming production.

The Sunshine Boys To Take Over At The Savoy

It has just been announced to take the place of Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre.  Danny DeVito (Twins & Taxi) will make his West End stage debut in Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys alongside theatre regular Richard Griffiths (Equus & Harry Potter).

Hear'Say Singer Joins We Will Rock You

Noel Sullivan, the former Hear'Say singer is to join the cast of the London production of hit musical We Will Rock You next month at the Dominion Theatre, in the role of Galileo replacing Alex Gaumond.

Abigail's Party Announces Full Cast

Menier Chocolate Factory's forthcoming play Abigail's Party, have now released the full casting details seeing Joe Absolom, Andy Nyman, Natalie Casey and Susannah Harker joining Jill Halfpenny Mike Leigh's classic play.

The Leisure Society Extends Its Run

The toxic comedy The Leisure Society at Trafalgar Studios has announced that it will extend its London run by an additional week due to the overwhelming interest from the public caused by cast member Agyness Deyn.

The Ladykillers Won't Extend But Could It Return?

The Ladykillers will not be extending beyond its current ticket booking period and will leave the West End's Gielgud Theatre on 14th April 2012.

Legally Blonde To Close In April

Legally Blonde The Musical the Olivier Award winning production at the Savoy Theatre in London has announced it will close on 7th April this year after a three year run.

Critics' Circle Awards Results

The Critics' Circle Awards today saw National Theatre productions collecting more than half the awards on offer winning in five of the nine categories.

Valentines Day Theatre Packages Now On Sale

Theatre Tickets London are pleased to offer great value Valentines day packages for top west end shows Chicago The Musical & Thriller-Live

The Wizard Of Oz Welcomes Russell Grant This February

Russell Grant, the astrologer and Strictly Come Dancing star will begin dancing his way down the yellow brick road in the west end when he replaces Michael Crawford in The Wizard Of Oz from 14th February.

New Cast Announced For One Man Two Guvnors

Hannah Spearritt and Jodie Prenger will join Owain Arthur in the hit play One Man Two Guvnors when it transfers to its third home in the west end at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in March.

Interview With Billy Elliot Star Kaine Ward

Behind the scenes interview with the new 'Billy Elliot', Kaine Ward who is currently wowing audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.

Charlie Hardwick To Star In The Awkward Squad This March

BAFTA award winning Karin Young's play The Awkward Squad starring Charlie Hardwick (Emmerdale) is to play at the Arts Theatre in London from March 6th until april 7th 2012 with tickets now on sale from £38.00.

Tickets Now On Sale To A Tale Of Two Cities

A new musical version of the classic Charles Dickens story 'A Tale Of Two Cities' comes to the Charing Cross Theatre this April with tickets now on sale online from just £38.00.

Brand New Llioyd-Webber TV Talent Show!

Andrew Lloyd Webber is to return to our TV screens as he attempts to unearth a new star performer to lead the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Eve Myles To Co-Star In All New People

Eve Myles is to take to the West End stage this spring. She will join Zach Braff and Susannah Fielding in comedy All New People at the Duke Of York's Theatre.

Being Shakespeare To Come Back To The West End

Being Shakespeare, Simon Callow's one-man show will return to the Trafalgar Studios this March for a strictly limited season before the critically-acclaimed show crosses the pond for a US tour.

Dolly's 9-5 To Come To The West End?

Rumours are surfacing in west end theatreland that 9-5 The Musical could be making it's way to a top London venue in the near future.

Jill Halfpenny To Star In Abigail's Party

The new production of Abigail's Party at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London from Lindsay Posner will star Jill Halfpenny when it opens this March.

Broadway Hit The Book Of Mormon To Cross Over The Pond?

Strong rumours are rife in theatreland that the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Book of Mormon could be on its way to the West End.  The gossip started almost as soon as the hit show opened in New York early last year and producer Sonia Friedman will reportedly bring the show to London in 2013 with speculation now centred on where and when.

Dianne Pilkington Set To Join The Masterclass!

Masterclass, the Broadway hit that hits the west end from January will now see Dianne Pilkington star opposite Tyne Daly.

Agyness Deyn To Star At Trafalgar Studios 2

Supermodel Agyness Deyn will make her stage debut in The Leisure Society, a new comedy about a vulgar couple with more money than sense along side veteran actor Ed Stoppard.

McDowall & Soetaert To Return To Chicago The Musical

West End veterans Rachel McDowall and Sarah Soetaert will once again pull on the fishnets once more at the turn of the year in Chicago The Musical at the Garrick Theatre.

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour Makes West End Return In 2012

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour is set to return to the West End for a Tuesday night slot at the Ambassadors Theatre from 14th February to 6th March 2012.

Wind In The Willows To Return The West End?

According to Rumour in Theatre Land  there is a new musical version of The Wind In The Willows on the horizon.

Sex With A Stranger To Hit Trafalger Studios

Sex With A Stranger is coming to Trafalgar Studios will see British film star Jaime Winstone return to the London stage in February 2012 alongside Being Human's Russell Tovey.

Could The Commitments Be Coming To The West End?

Whispers are going around theatreland that a stage version of the classic 1991 Alan Parker movie The Commitments is being planned and advanced talks are taking place to bring the show to the west end.

Legally Blonde Celebrates Two Years In London

Legally Blonde The Musical celebrates its 2nd birthday at the Savoy Theatre in London today December 5th 2011.

Is Hugh Jackman Coming To The West End Stage?

Hugh Jackman, the Hollywood superstar and heart throb is currently breaking box office records in his one man show at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway where he interacts with the audience and performs some great song-and-dance numbers which it would seem could very well be crossing the pond.

Hay Fever Announces New Cast Members

Rising west end stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Freddie Fox are to appear alongside Lindsay Duncan and Jeremy Northam in Howard Davies's production of Hay Fever at the Noel Coward Theatre in London from February.

Green Day Musical To Storm London!

American Idiot, the Tony Award winning musical based on the music of supergroup Green Day will play London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo next December following a UK tour.

Backbeat To Close Early

Backbeat The Musical at the Duke Of York's Theatre in London which charts the early days of the Beatles, is to end its run earlier than expected, on 18th February 2012.

Ghost The Musical Announces Cast Changes

Ghost The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre in London has announced that Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans will lead the cast of the production from 13th January 2012.

The Mousetrap To Tour For 60th Year Celebration

The Mousetrap, the long running classic thriller from Agatha Christie is to celebrate its 60th year in the west end with a series of 60-themed plans including its first ever national tour starting in September 2012.

Caroline Quentin To Pop Up In Pippin!

Caroline Quentin and Louise Gold are among several actresses cast to play Berthe in the forthcoming production of Pippin at the Menier Chocolate factory over the course of its three month run.

Much Ado About Nothing Coming To The Noel Coward

The RSC production of Much Ado About Nothing, starring Meera Syal will transfer to the Noel Coward theatre next summer as part of the World Shakespeare Festival, after playing in Stratford Upon Avon.

'Fearless' Jackie Mason To Return To The West End

Veteran American comic Jackie Mason could make his "last appearance on the London stage" when his new show Fearless! comes to Wyndham's Theatre for a five-week season from 13th February 2012, according to the Daily Mail.

Is The Go-Between Coming To The West End?

New musical adaption The Go-Between based on LP Hartley's 1953 romantic novel, could be west end bound following its current run at the Royal and Derngate in Northampton.

THe Kings Speech To Hit The West End?


RSC's Artistic Director, Adrian Noble's theatrical stage version of the Oscar and BAFTA winning film, the King's Speech, is set to launch a UK tour from February 2012 fuelling rumours that a West End could follow.

MDQ And Cool Hand Luke To Close Early


The writing is on the wall for two current West End shows with the news that after just under a year at The Noel Coward Million Dollar Quartet is to close, alongside Cool Hand Luke which is cutting its run at The Aldwych short and closing on November 19th.

Marti Pellow Joins Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers, the powerful Willy Russell musical at the Phoenix Theatre welcomes Marti Pellow from Wet Wet Wet to its cast.

Ramin Karimloo returns to Les Miserables

Joining fellow Iranian leading man, Darius Danesh, to the West End this autumn Ramin Karimloo returns to the stage in the role Jean Valjean in Les Misérables from November 29th.

Mamma Mia To Move Home Again!


Following in the footsteps of Les Mis and Chicago and moving homes in the West End, mega hit Mamma Mia has recently announced plans to relocate next summer.

Ugly Betty Joins Chicago The Musical

This month has seen the welcome return of long-runner Chicago The Musical. The West End classic by Bob Fosse opened its doors at The Garrick Theatre on the 7th of November with America Ferrera of Ugly Betty fame making her West End debut in the role of femme fatale Roxie Hart.

Sweeney Todd West End return

Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is set to return to the west end taking up home a short walk from his infamous barber shop at The Adelphi Theatre on The Strand.

James Earl Jones Presented With Honorary Academy Award

Acclaimed veteran American actor James Earl Jones received a stunning surprise in the West End this weekend, when, following his performance in Driving Miss Daisy, he was presented with an Honorary Academy Award.

Top Hat Comes To The West End

Following a successful UK tour, Summer Strallen and Tom Chambers are to dance their way into London next year when musical comedy Top Hat transfers to the Aldywch theatre in the west end.

Theatre Tickets-London:The Magic of West End Theatre

Theatre Tickets - London have brought out a brand new and improved version of their website that promises to continue the reign of one of the top online resources for London west end show tickets.

Shrek The Musical - Cast Changes

Nigel Harman and Nigel Lindsay are to leave their roles as Shrek and Lord Farquaad in Shrek The Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane at the end of February, to be replaced by Dean Chisnall and Neil McDermott.

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