West End News & Gossip

The West End has been awash with rumors, news and gossip. Here we get the facts straight and bring you this months hottest stories from London’s theatreland. From shows opening, extending and closing, to new casts announced and awards won. Keep up-to-date, not just with the hearsay, but with the real West End news.

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Frozen - London Musical
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FROZEN THE MUSICAL announce on sale plans ahead of october 2020 opening

Disney Theatrical Productions today announces public on sale dates for their new production of Frozen in London’s West End.

The Sondheim Theatre
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QUEEN'S THEATRE to be renamed THE SONDHEIM THEATRE

Cameron Mackintosh today announces he is delighted that in honour of Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday next March, the Queen’s Theatre will be renamed the Sondheim Theatre, making him the only living artist to have a…

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole
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Cast Announced for Adrian Mole in the West End

Rehearsals begin today for Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13¾ - The Musical, which will open at the Ambassadors Theatre for a limited season from 15 June until 12 October 2019, with a Gala Night on…

9 to 5 the Musical
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9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL extends to 2020

To mark 9/5 Day today (9-5-2019), a celebration of both the iconic Dolly Parton song and the musical, the producers of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce 300,000 more tickets are now on sale for the London run…

The Gruffalo
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THE GRUFFALO Live on Stage returns for West End season and UK Tour

Celebrating the 20th birthday of the much-loved picture book, Tall Stories’ hit musical adaptation THE GRUFFALO live on stage returns, with a UK tour and limited ten-week West End season at The Lyric Theatre…

Mamma Mia!
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MAMMA MIA! Celebrates 20 Years in London

The global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates its 20th anniversary in London’s West End at the Novello Theatre on Saturday 6 April.

Magic Mike Live
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Magic Mike Live in London Extends Booking Period

Channing Tatum and his co-producers are delighted to announce that, due to continuing high ticket demands and overwhelming success in London, the booking period for Magic Mike Live has been extended to 5 January 2020…

Variant 31
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London's first purpose built immersive theatre SPACE 18 opens in the West End

Big Dreamer Productions unveils Space 18, the huge new theatrical complex built specifically to house immersive and experiential theatre.

Les Miserables
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LES MISÉRABLES to open at the Gielgud Theatre for a limited run

Cameron Mackintosh today (6 February 2019) announces that for 16 weeks only Michael Ball (Javert), Alfie Boe (Jean Valjean), Carrie Hope Fletcher (Fantine) and Matt Lucas (Thénardier) will lead a large cast and…