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Plays and musicals open today

You are invited to celebrate the wedding of Leyla and Joel. Award-winning actors Jonny Lee Miller (known for Trainspotting and Elementary) and Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education and Scenes with Girls) l...
Booking:
 To 20th Apr 2024
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 Trafalgar Theatre, Whitehall
A Mirror
Featuring a setlist of hit songs, see ABBA’s avatars accompanied by a 10-piece live band, at the custom-built ABBA Arena in London.
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 To 5th Jan 2025
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 ABBA Arena, Stratford
Abba Voyage
Matt Smith stars in the critically acclaimed An Enemy of the People, Thomas Ostermeier’s bold reimagining of the classic play by Henrik Ibsen.
Booking:
 To 13th Apr 2024
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 Duke of York's Theatre, Trafalgar Square
An Enemy of the People
The blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's West End as a groundbreaking new musical adventure.
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 To 22nd Dec 2024
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 Adelphi Theatre, Strand
Back to the Future - The Musical
A rollicking new musical comedy based on the original Clint Eastwood motion picture.
Booking:
 To 7th Apr 2024
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 Charing Cross Theatre, Trafalgar Square
Bronco Billy
Don't miss the musical adaptation of the cult-classic 90s film.
Booking:
 To 19th May 2024
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 Other Palace Studio, Victoria
Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown announces his astounding new show Unbelievable!
Booking:
 To 7th Apr 2024
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 Criterion Theatre, Victoria
Derren Brown presents Unbelievable Tickets
Experience Johan Inger's innovative interpretation of the timeless tale of seduction and obsession.
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 To 6th Apr 2024
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 Sadler's Wells, Clerkenwell
English National Ballet / Johan Inger’s Carmen
Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts – and imaginations – run wild.
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 To 1st Jun 2024
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 Apollo Theatre, Soho
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy
Prepare to fall in love with Disney’s Frozen all over again, as the brand-new theatrical experience is now open at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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 To 8th Sep 2024
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 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Aldwych
Frozen The Musical
Join us for Guys & Dolls as The Bridge transforms for one of the greatest musicals of all time. It has more hit songs, more laughs and more romance than any show ever written.The seating is wrapped ...
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 To 31st May 2024
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 Bridge Theatre, Southwark
Guys & Dolls
Journey to the Underworld with this innovative retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against a Depression-era backdrop at the Lyric Theatre.
Booking:
 To 22nd Dec 2024
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 Lyric Theatre, Soho
Hadestown
Hugely popular musical, Hamilton, tells the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with music, lyrics and a book by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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 To 29th Mar 2025
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 Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria
Hamilton
Billy Crudup reprises his role in the wickedly funny thriller Harry Clarke, in London’s West End.
Booking:
 To 11th May 2024
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 The Ambassadors Theatre, Soho
Harry Clarke
Based on a true story, this "poignant reflection on ambition, regrets & self-fulfilment" (Fringebiscuit) unfolds in a charming Parisian kitchen in the late 1930s.
Booking:
 To 7th Apr 2024
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 The Gatehouse, Highgate
In Clay
Get ready to relive a transformative moment in music history as The Old Vic stages the world premiere of Just For One Day.
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 To 30th Mar 2024
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 The Old Vic, Southwark
Just For One Day
Les Misérables -- reimagined for the Sondheim Theatre -- is the classic revolutionary musical.
Booking:
 To 29th Mar 2025
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 Sondheim Theatre, Soho
Les Misérables
Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson star in Eugene O’Neill’s prize-winning masterpiece.
Booking:
 To 8th Jun 2024
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 Wyndham's Theatre, Soho
Long Day's Journey Into Night
This first-class experience features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented guys performing heart-racing dance routines in front of, above and all around you.
Booking:
 To 29th Jun 2025
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 The Theatre at Hippodrome Casino (over 18s only), Soho
Magic Mike Live
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
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 To 28th Sep 2024
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 Novello Theatre, Aldwych
Mamma Mia
Matilda the Musical is inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly.
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 To 25th May 2025
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 Cambridge Theatre, Soho
Matilda The Musical
The Play That Goes Wrong creators are back with the disastrous magical Mind Mangler!
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 To 28th Apr 2024
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 Garrick Theatre, Soho
Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to the West End in the multiple Tony Award-winning musical MJ.
Booking:
 To 7th Dec 2024
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 Prince Edward Theatre, Soho
MJ The Musical
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory!
Booking:
 To 14th Sep 2024
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 Piccadilly Theatre, Soho
Moulin Rouge The Musical
She's coming to the West End, dearie. Mrs. Doubtfire transfers for a limited run in 2023
Booking:
 To 16th Feb 2025
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 Shaftesbury Theatre, Soho
Mrs. Doubtfire
By Marius von Mayenburg
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 To 20th Apr 2024
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 Young Vic, Southwark
Nachtland
Adapted from John Cassavetes' legendary 1977 film, Opening Night follows Myrtle Gordon, a famous but troubled actress, as she attemps to stage her comeback.
Booking:
 To 27th Jul 2024
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 Gielgud Theatre, Southwark
Opening Night
Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy, Othello, is laid bare by candlelight this winter.
Booking:
 To 13th Apr 2024
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Location:
 Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Southwark
Othello
The iconic, joyous and award-winning musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is now a Party!
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 To 30th Sep 2024
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 HERE at Outernet, Soho
Priscilla The Party!
A celebrated coming-of-age story that grapples with the imminent threat of demolition to a beloved football pitch, the heart of a close-knit community.
Booking:
 To 4th May 2024
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 @sohoplace, Soho
Red Pitch
Experience the enthralling narrative of avarice, homicide, deceit, and superstition as an ominous force descends upon Dock X.
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 To 30th Mar 2024
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 Dock X, Rotherhithe
Shakespeare's Macbeth
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through time with "Shifters," where the past and present intertwine in a captivating dance of love and memory.
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 To 30th Mar 2024
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 Bush Theatre, Shepherds Bush
Shifters
Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders star in Sister Act
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 To 31st Aug 2024
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 Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith
Sister Act
From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take the mic to tell their tales.
Booking:
 To 3rd Nov 2024
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 Vaudeville Theatre, Strand
Six
Set over six decades, the Standing at the Sky’s Edge musical follows three generations as they live at Park Hill estate.
Booking:
 To 3rd Aug 2024
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Location:
 Gillian Lynne Theatre, Aldwych
Standing at the Sky's Edge
Experience the world of Stranger Things like never before with the electrifying new production, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, inspired by the original series.
Booking:
 To 15th Dec 2024
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 Phoenix Theatre, Soho
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
An eye-raising comedy musical tells the story of two Mormon missionaries seeking to convert a disinterest village more worried about real problems than godly salvation.
Booking:
 To 10th Aug 2024
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 Prince of Wales Theatre, Soho
The Book of Mormon
Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN- the best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock in like no other.
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 To 29th Sep 2024
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 Arts Theatre, Soho
The Choir of Man
Embark on an imaginative journey as Fyodor Dostoyevsky's timeless short story, 'The Dream of a Ridiculous Man,' comes to life in an innovative adaptation at London's Marylebone Theatre.
Booking:
 To 20th Apr 2024
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 Marylebone Theatre, Camden
The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
The Webb sisters return to the family guesthouse to say farewell to their dying mother.
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 To 15th Jun 2024
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 Harold Pinter Theatre, St James
The Hills of California
Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands.
Booking:
 To 19th Oct 2024
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 Lyceum Theatre, Covent Garden
The Lion King
Simon McBurney’s five-star production of The Magic Flute returns to the ENO, promising an evening of magic, romance and timeless music.
Booking:
 To 30th Mar 2024
Location:
 London Coliseum, Trafalgar Square
The Magic Flute
The world's longest-running play of any kind, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the St Martin's Theatre
Booking:
 To 1st Mar 2025
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 St Martin's Theatre, Soho
The Mousetrap
The long-running classic musical story continues its record-breaking run at Her Majesty's Theatre.
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 To 29th Mar 2025
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 Her Majesty's Theatre, St James
The Phantom Of The Opera
When a production of the fictitious whodunnit mystery play, The Murder at Haversham Manor, is put on by the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, disaster awaits them at every turn. Behold as everything that could possibly go wrong does.
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 To 4th May 2025
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 Duchess Theatre, Aldwych
The Play That Goes Wrong
Embark on a captivating journey with the London premiere of The Time Traveller's Wife, a riveting British musical based on Audrey Niffenegger's globally acclaimed novel.
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 To 30th Mar 2024
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 Apollo Theatre, Soho
The Time Traveller's Wife
A couple is torn apart by time whilst being bound together by unconditional love.
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 To 30th Mar 2024
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 Apollo Theatre, Soho
The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical
A jukebox musical based on the, often tumultuous, life and legendary music of International recording artist Tina Turner.
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 To 31st May 2025
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 Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
An evening of murder, mayhem, and a mystery celebrity guest in this entertaining fundraising show. Missing it would be nothing short of a crime!
Booking:
 To 4th May 2024
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 Park Theatre, Finsbury Park
Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3
Wicked the Musical, is the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz.
Booking:
 To 1st Jun 2025
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Location:
 Apollo Victoria Theatre, Pimlico South
Wicked
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama presented in a courtroom setting.
Booking:
 To 30th Mar 2025
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Location:
 London County Hall, Southwark
Witness for the Prosecution

Closed today, but open this week

Guys and Dolls, a true musical fable of Broadway, comes to London's Bridge Theatre.
Booking:
 To 31st Aug 2024
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 Bridge Theatre, Southwark
Guys and Dolls
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
Booking:
 To 2nd Mar 2025
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 Palace Theatre, Southwark
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Treat your little ones to the magic of the world's most renowned ballet in this specially adapted version for children aged three and above.
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 From 4th Apr 2024 to 13th Apr 2024
Location:
 Peacock Theatre, Holborn
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
A theatrical epic staring Sir Ian McKellen seamlessly weaving together Shakespeare's masterpieces, Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, heralding the arrival of the theatrical event of the season in London's West End.
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 From 1st Apr 2024 to 22nd Jun 2024
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 Noel Coward Theatre, Trafalgar Square
PLAYER KINGS - Henry IV Part I and II
Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Sarah Snook takes the stage in a mesmerizing one-woman adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Booking:
 From 30th Mar 2024 to 11th May 2024
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 Theatre Royal Haymarket, St James
The Picture of Dorian Gray

Plays and musicals opening soon

Treat your little ones to the magic of the world's most renowned ballet in this specially adapted version for children aged three and above.
Booking:
 From 4th Apr 2024 to 13th Apr 2024
Location:
 Peacock Theatre, Holborn
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
Prepare for an enchanting experience as the producers behind the phenomenal sold-out West End performances of Death Note the Musical present the European premiere of Your Lie in April – The Musical in Concert
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 From 8th Apr 2024 to 9th Apr 2024
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 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Aldwych
Your Lie in April
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the sweeping narrative of friendship, music, and the transformative moments that resonate throughout a lifetime.
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 From 11th Apr 2024 to 18th May 2024
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 Kiln Theatre, Kilburn
The Ballad of Hattie and James
'The Cord' offers an unflinchingly honest and relatable portrayal of the complexities of parenthood and filial bonds, transcending age.
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 From 12th Apr 2024 to 25th May 2024
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 Bush Theatre, Shepherds Bush
The Cord
Step into the future with "Minority Report," a riveting theatrical experience set in 2050 where neuroscientist Dame Julia Anderton unveils the next phase of her groundbreaking Pre-Crime program.
Booking:
 From 20th Apr 2024 to 18th May 2024
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Location:
 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
Minority Report
Brace yourself for a reimagined rendition of Sleeping Beauty like never before.
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 From 24th Apr 2024 to 27th Apr 2024
Location:
 Sadler's Wells, Clerkenwell
Birmingham Royal Ballet The Sleeping Beauty
A fantastic theatre production celebrating the life and career of Rod Stewart, one of rock music's greatest icons
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 From 28th Apr 2024 to 28th Apr 2024
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 Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road
Some Guys Have All The Luck
Step into the tumultuous world of ex-cop Walter 'Pops' Washington, where laughter and heartache collide in Stephen Adly Guirgis' Broadway hit and Pulitzer Prize-winning tragicomedy.
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 From 3rd May 2024 to 31st May 2024
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 Hampstead Theatre, Hampstead
Between Riverside and Crazy
Experience the timeless brilliance of Nikolai Gogol's 19th-century play in this satirical comedy that unravels the depths of collective delusion and the opportunistic swindlers who prey upon it.
Booking:
 From 3rd May 2024 to 15th Jun 2024
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 Marylebone Theatre, Camden
The Government Inspector
A theatrical tour-de-force, People, Places and Things immerses audiences in the vivid and disorienting world of addiction and deception.
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 From 3rd May 2024 to 10th Aug 2024
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Location:
 Trafalgar Theatre, Whitehall
People, Places and Things
Check-in to the world famous Fawlty Towers, a hotel experience like no other!
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 From 4th May 2024 to 28th Sep 2024
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Location:
 Apollo Theatre, Soho
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play
Singalong with the queens of Six in Six the singalong at the Vaudeville Theatre!
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 From 12th May 2024 to 25th Aug 2024
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 Vaudeville Theatre, Strand
Six - Singalong
Indulge your senses with the snappy stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s delightful picture book, bursting with tasty tunes!
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 From 17th May 2024 to 8th Jun 2024
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 Open Air Theatre, Camden
The Enormous Crocodile
Embark on a poignant journey to the deep south of the USA in 1918, where the forbidden love between Julia, a black seamstress, and Herman, a white baker, defies the harsh realities of a society where interracial marriage is illegal.
Booking:
 From 1st Jun 2024 to 29th Jun 2024
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 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White
Don't miss the dynamic pairing of Adrian Dunbar, acclaimed from Line of Duty, and Broadway sensation Stephanie J. Block in the timeless musical extravaganza, Kiss Me, Kate.
Booking:
 From 4th Jun 2024 to 14th Sep 2024
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Location:
 Barbican Theatre, Barbican
Kiss me, Kate
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Booking:
 From 6th Jun 2024 to 26th Oct 2024
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 Shakespeare's Globe, Southwark
The Taming of the Shrew
Get in loser, we're going to the West End, London. Mean Girls the Musical is set to make its London premiere!
Booking:
 From 6th Jun 2024 to 16th Feb 2025
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 Savoy Theatre, Strand
Mean Girls
Experience the long-awaited West End debut of Boys From the Blackstuff, Alan Bleasdale's iconic television series that defined an era.
Booking:
 From 13th Jun 2024 to 3rd Aug 2024
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 Garrick Theatre, Soho
Boys from the Blackstuff
Directed by Michael Longhurst, the Artistic Director of Donmar, this hauntingly brilliant musical delves deep into the life of Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother grappling with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past.
Booking:
 From 18th Jun 2024 to 21st Sep 2024
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 Wyndham's Theatre, Soho
Next to Normal
On the evening of Wednesday, August 1, 1962, seven individuals convened at Marilyn Monroe's residence to commemorate her recent $2 million two-picture deal with 20th Century Fox.
Booking:
 From 19th Jun 2024 to 27th Jul 2024
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 Park Theatre, Finsbury Park
The Marilyn Conspiracy
Having captivated audiences worldwide with its mind-blowing and sensational experience, this highly sought-after production by the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe promises to reach new heights.
Booking:
 From 21st Jun 2024 to 29th Jun 2024
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 Sadler's Wells, Clerkenwell
The Acrobatic Swan Lake
Experience the triumphant return of Carlos Acosta to the Sadler’s Wells stage as he dances alongside his talented company in a passionate rendition of the classic tale of Carmen, infused with his captivating Cuban flair.
Booking:
 From 2nd Jul 2024 to 6th Jul 2024
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 Sadler's Wells, Clerkenwell
Acosta Danza - Carlos Acosta’s Carmen
Brace yourself for an unforgettable experience that surges with the exhilarating rush of a first crush and resonates like the ultimate pop concert you've never witnessed.
Booking:
 From 15th Jul 2024 to 24th Aug 2024
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 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
FANGIRLS
Step into the enchanting world of Shrek as London's West End gets a Shrektacular makeover with "Shrek The Musical" at the Eventim Apollo!
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 From 19th Jul 2024 to 31st Aug 2024
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 Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith
Shrek The Musical
This beloved classic musical, brimming with joy, revolution, and community spirit, is a jubilant celebration of love and life.
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 From 27th Jul 2024 to 21st Sep 2024
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 Open Air Theatre, Camden
Fiddler on the Roof
Step into the glittering world of Broadway's golden age with "A Chorus Line," an unforgettable musical that captures the heart and soul of aspiring performers on the iconic New York City stage in 1975.
Booking:
 From 31st Jul 2024 to 25th Aug 2024
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 Sadler's Wells, Clerkenwell
A Chorus Line
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Booking:
 From 4th Aug 2024 to 15th Sep 2024
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 Shakespeare's Globe, Southwark
Antony and Cleopatra
Author, poet, and educator Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan unveils her debut play, delving into the intricacies of love when confronted with the burdens of the world.
Booking:
 From 8th Aug 2024 to 31st Aug 2024
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 Kiln Theatre, Kilburn
Peanut Butter & Blueberries
Spewed from our country, forgotten, bound to the dark edge of the earth…
Booking:
 From 6th Sep 2024 to 5th Oct 2024
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Location:
 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
Our Country’s Good
Prepare for an unprecedented theatrical experience as Stanley Kubrick's iconic Dr. Strangelove receives its first-ever stage adaptation, directed and co-adapted by the dynamic duo Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci.
Booking:
 From 8th Oct 2024 to 21st Dec 2024
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Location:
 Noel Coward Theatre, Trafalgar Square
Dr. Strangelove
In a rented apartment, the Younger family is full of hope, grief, and big plans.
Booking:
 From 9th Oct 2024 to 2nd Nov 2024
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 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
A Raisin in the Sun
Elton John's brand new musical The Devil Wears Prada is heading to the West End.
Booking:
 From 24th Oct 2024 to 31st May 2025
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 Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road
The Devil Wears Prada
A brand new, traditional Jewish Pantomime.
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 From 8th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
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Location:
 JW3, Hampstead
Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah
Journey to 1940s Harlem for a stylish retelling of Shakespeare’s comedy, Twelfth Night.
Booking:
 From 29th Jan 2025 to 22nd Feb 2025
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 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
Play On!