New Artistic Director for the National Theatre
The National Theatre announced this week that it has finally appointed a new artistic director to succeed Nick Hytner when his 12-year tenure comes to an end.
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Theatre News
Everything happening across London's Theatreland, gathered in one place. Opening nights, closures and transfers, casting news, industry talking points and the stories shaping the West End — updated as the news breaks.
Cast Changes and Announcements
Merlin’s Colin Morgan joins the all-star cast of Mojo
Last month, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint was announced to star in Ian Rickson’s revival of Jez Butterworth’s landmark play Mojo along with Ben Whishaw, Daniel Mays and Brendan Coyle.
West End News & Gossip
Could Strangers on a Train be the next big thing?
Rumour has it that king-pin producer Cameron Mackintosh has his eyes on 1950’s crime thriller Strangers on a Train as his next big West End production.
Upcoming and New Shows
A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens its door to the public!
Theatre director extraordinaire Michael Grandage has had a phenomenal run so far at the Noel Coward Theatre with his season of plays.
West End News & Gossip
Final six months to see the hilarious One Man, Two Guvnors!
The National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed smash-hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors will complete its West End run on 1 March 2014, prior to a UK and Ireland tour beginning in May 2014.
Cast Changes and Announcements
Major cast change for The Phantom of the Opera!
Major cast changes took place last week in the smash-hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical The Phantom Of The Opera, which is currently playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End.
West End News & Gossip
Rock of Ages takes its final bow
Currently playing at the Garrick Theatre, Rock Of Ages will end its West End run on 2 November. This may be the last we see of Rock of Ages in London’s West End, but it is due to tour the UK in the New Year.
West End News & Gossip
Spamalot extends West End run at the Playhouse Theatre
The hilarious Monty Python musical Spamalot announced that it has extended its run at the Playhouse Theatre to 8 February 2014.
Cast Changes and Announcements
Cast announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical Stephen Ward
West End superstar Alexander Hanson will play the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward when it opens at the Aldwych Theatre on 3 December.