It's been a busy week in the West End, with lots of exciting opening nights, casting news and show announcements. Not to mention an additional week of bargain tickets in London Theatre Week!
Catch up on the latest stagey goings-on this week!
Pre-sale for The Crucible
The Crucible
For the next 24-hours you can access pre-sale tickets for The Crucible at the Gielgud Theatre. Opening on the 7 June, this National Theatre transfer is only running for a limited season until 2 September. Nominated for two Olivier Awards this year, (Best Revival and for Best Lighting Design), the production will be directed by the Olivier Award-winning Lyndsey Turner. This reimagining of Arthur Miller's masterpiece isn’t to be missed, so book your tickets today.
London Theatre Week Extends
London Theatre Week has extended till 12 March
London Theatre Week was extended by an additional week due to popular demand. Ending on the 12 March, you've not got long to get tickets to your favourite shows for £15, £25 and £35.
Book London Theatre Week tickets
Cast announcements in the West End
From superhero musicals in Off-West End venues, to stage adaptations of your favourite 90s movies, there's been lots of exciting cast announcements this week!
Eugenius
The complete cast of Eugenius. Photo credit: Mark Senior
As this 80s inspired musical gets ready to return to London next week, its complete casting was announced. Shooting higher than the stars at the Turbine Theatre from the 17 March are:
- Elliott Evans (Kiln A New Musical) as Eugene
- Jaina Brock-Patel (SIX The Musical) as Janey
- James Hameed (Be More Chill) as Feris
- Maddison Firth (Heathers The Musical) as Carrie/Super-Hot Lady
- Dominic Andersen (Heathers) as Gerhard/Tough Man/Dad
- Joseph Beach (Ortistic Augasm) as Evil Lord Hector
- Lara Denning (Matilda) as Lex
- Rhys Taylor (Everybody's Talking About Jamie) as Theo/Space Diva
- Naomi Alade (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Eugenie (Swing)
- Louis Doran (Bugsy Malone) as Eugenie (Swing)
- Sebastian Harwood (Treason The Musical In Concert) as Eugenie (Swing)
Book your tickets for the return of the musical that fans have been eagerly awaiting for years!
Mrs Doubtfire
The full West End cast of Mrs Doubtfire
Say hello poppets to the West End cast of Mrs Doubtfire!
You can catch the cast performing for the first time on BBC's Comic Relief on 17 March. And while you wait for their TV appearance, why not book your tickets to see this new musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre from Friday 12 May 2023.
Pretty Woman
Oliver Tompsett will takeover from Danny Mac from 4 April
From Shakespeare in &Juliet to Edward Lewis, Oliver Tompsett is joining the cast of Pretty Woman from 4 April. Taking over from Danny Mac (whos final performance is on the 2 April), Tompsett will play this role until the production's final show on the 18 June.
Closing shows in the West End
It's almost time to say goodbye to these West End shows, but it's not to late to give them a fond farewell!
Noises Off
Noises Off runs at the Phoenix Theatre
This hilarious comedy starring Felicity Kendal and Matthew Kelly plays its final farcical performance on the 11 March 2023. Noises Off is written by the great playwright Michael Frayn, and his play within a play will have you laughing all the way home.
Winner's Curse
Winner's Curse at the Park Theatre
Also closing on the 11 March, Winner's Curse's run at the Park Theatre only has a few performances left. Starring Clive Anderson, this new show has been written by experienced diplomat Daniel Taub (former ambassador and Middle East peace negotiator) with comedy writer/producer Dan Patterson (Mock the Week). Taking the audience behind the scenes of a high stakes international peace talk, throughout the show you'll navigate a perilous path to agreement.
New shows in the West End
A Broadway sensation is heading to the West End!
A Strange Loop
A Strange Loop will open at the Barbican this summer
After receiving rave reviews on Broadway (and a Pulitzer Prize), A Strange Loop is making its way to London! Running at the Barbican Theatre from 17 June, it follows a black queer writer named Usher, as he tries to write a smash-hit musical. But in his quest for validation, he creates a piece of art that reimagines his own life. Tickets for this smash-hit transfer go on sale on 20 March.
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There's lots of stagey news to catch up on this week.