I’m getting very excited about this play which has just started at the Duke of York Theatre. I’m a big fan of Roger Allam – I love him in Endeavour – so I’ve booked a ticket to see it when I’m over covering Harry’s Wedding. A series of pictures was recently released by the producers – […]
Theatre Alert: Ian McKellan’s King Lear Coming to the West End for Just 100 Performances – Booking Now Open
Big news today in the London theater world. A production of King Lear starring Ian McKellan that started out in Chichester is coming to the West End. This will be a great chance to see McKellan in a major role in London Theatre. Here are the details released today: ATG Productions, Chichester Festival Theatre, Gavin […]
London Theatre: Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall – Review
One of the best parts of visiting London is going to the theatre, and on a recent trip, we got to have a very different theatre experience in a very special place. I’m not a huge Agatha Christie fan, but when it was announced that there would be a special production of Witness for the […]
London Alert: Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to be Staged in Windsor Castle’s State Apartments This December
This is a really unique experience that I thought was worth sharing. An adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is to be staged for the first time in the state rooms at Windsor Castle (the Queen’s favorite home). What a rare treat! Here are the details: This December, for the first time, an immersive […]
London Theatre: New Adaptation of Witness for the Prosecution to Be Staged in Unique Venue – London County Hall
I don’t normally post about the latest plays – there’s just too much to keep track of. But this came across my inbox, and I thought it sounded really unique. There’s going to be a new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution to be staged in London’s old County Hall, a large room […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Theatre Venues
While theatre is available in London throughout the year, the start of warmer weather means the theatre season really kicks off. Everything from classic Shakespeare to newer favourites such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and their casts are ready to entertain. Being one of the world’s drama centres, there are many great theatres […]
London Alert: New Chance to Get Tickets for Harry Potter & The Cursed Child Tickets
Get your wands ready! Harry Potter & The Cursed Child has proven to be a big hit in London’s West End; that’s despite the criticism the story has received from many Harry Potter fans (personally I enjoyed it, more than the movie that came out last weekend). The show is sold out until next year. […]
The Show Must Go On – A Brief History of the Theatre in London
While the theatre in London today is known mostly for the West End and Shakespeare’s Globe, the history of the city’s theatre scene stretches back centuries. The Romans invaded Britain in 43 A.D. and brought the great tradition of Greco-Roman theatre with them. Thirty years after establishing Londonium, the Romans built a wooden amphitheatre on […]
Ten Interesting Facts and Figures about Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
The Globe is, perhaps, the most famous theatre in the world. This is due, in no small part, to the successes of playwright William Shakespeare, for years the Globe was the headquarters for the Bard and the Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later the King’s Men). Together, they formed one of the most formidable drama groups of […]
The Show Must Go On: A Brief History of the Theatre in London
Theatre was introduced in Britain by the Romans and has been a part of British society ever since. Being the capital, London was no exception to the theatre’s involvement in daily life. From the earliest days of traveling troops to the modern West End, theatre has always had a role to play in London. Sure, […]
Video: Top 10 London Musicals To See On Your Next Visit
Experience the magic of West End theatre in London. See the capital’s best musicals come to life with our video guide to the most popular shows currently appearing in the West End. See amazing scenes and hear the famous songs from these hugely popular musicals. Book tickets now for the best prices and hottest tickets […]
All The World’s a Stage: 10 Interesting Facts and Figures About the Globe Theatre in London
It is perhaps the most famous stage in the world, the place where many of literature’s best-known plays were first presented. It was built for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, William Shakespeare’s acting company, in 1599 and stood until destroyed by fire in 1613. Another was built the following year and remained until 1642, when it […]
London Alert: Jeeves and Wooster Play Ending London Run Early in September and Going On Tour
One of the highlights of our trip last year was seeing the Jeeves and Wooster play at the Duke of York’s theater. We saw it with the original cast – Stephen Mangan and Mathew Macfayden. It was a phenomenal play. The original cast had to move on and the next run wasn’t as popular. Now […]
Bomb of the Century? Spice Girls Musical Viva Forever to Close June 29th
File this under the ‘not surprised’ section. News has come out that the musical based on the Spice Girls, Viva Forever will have its final curtain call on June 29th, 2013. It was panned in early reviews, which led to low ticket sales and overall lack of interest. From the Evening Standard: The show opened with […]
VIVA FOREVER! A new musical with songs from The Spice Girls
Judy Craymer, producer of the global smash-hit musical phenomenon MAMMA MIA!, has announced that the new musical, VIVA FOREVER!, will open at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End, with previews from Tuesday 27 November and officially opening on Tuesday 11 December 2012. With songs from the world-famous Spice Girls, Judy Craymer has assembled a creative team that […]
London Theatre: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Coming to the West End in 2013
News has come out the a new version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory adapted for the stage will make it’s way to the London Palladium Theatre in London’s West End. According to the BBC: Sam Mendes will direct the show, which will have its world premiere on 23 June 2013 at the London Palladium. […]
Star-studded night for London theatre – The Olivier Awards in April
The most prestigious event in the UK’s theatrical calendar will take place at the Royal Opera House, London on Sunday 15 April. The Olivier Awards, named after the famous English actor Laurence Olivier (later Lord Olivier) are given for West End shows and other productions staged in London, and winning an Olivier is internationally recognised […]
Guest Post: The World Shakespeare Festival Comes to London in 2012
The World Shakespeare Festival will run from the 23rd April to the 25th November 2012 as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Projects are happening across the country but London will be home to many of the most exciting events and performances. The full programme has now been announced and the Royal Shakespeare Company […]
The Mousetrap – Agatha Christie’s record-breaking play
Next year the world’s longest-running stage production will celebrate its 60th consecutive year in London’s West End. For over 50 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has been the world’s longest-running theatrical show. Richard Attenborough and his film-star wife Sheila Sim played the leading roles in the opening production at the Ambassadors Theatre in 1952. The play moved […]
A children’s favourite back in London’s West End – The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo returns to London’s West End in November for a fifth Christmas season. The 55-minute musical is an adaptation of the award-winning picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, which has sold more than 4 million copies in 38 languages. The musical tells the story of a quick-thinking mouse in a […]
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