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NOISES OFF

Novello Theatre

Now showing

Hot foot from a sell out run at the Old Vic, this all-star comedy arrives in the West End for a limited run. More »

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SWEENEY TODD

Adelphi Theatre

Now showing

A world class production featuring two world class performers. More »

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SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Palace Theatre

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Hot from its sold-out run at the Chichester Festival, Singin' in the Rain shimmers with vintage charm and style. More »

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LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Apollo Theatre

Now showing

David Suchet returns to the West End stage in Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece. More »

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THE BODYGUARD

Adelphi Theatre

Showing from: 6th Nov 2012

Heather Headley & Lloyd Owen star in this new musical of the iconic film featuring the songs of Whitney Houston. More »

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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Theatre Royal Haymarket

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Owain Arthur stars as Francis Henshall in the National Theatre's smash hit new comedy. More »

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Cambridge Theatre

Now showing

Winner of seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical! More »

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

London Palladium

Now showing

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy & Toto. More »

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

O2 Arena

Showing from: 21st Sep 2012

Don't forget to tune in and vote for your favourite Jesus on "Superstar" on ITV - coming soon. More »

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THE LAST OF THE HAUSSMANS

National Theatre, Lyttelton

Showing from: 12th Jun 2012

Julie Walters and Rory Kinnear star in Stephen Beresford's new play. More »

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WHAT THE BUTLER SAW

Vaudeville Theatre

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Omid Djalili, Tim McInnery & Samantha Bond star in this insanely funny, full-throttle tour de farce. More »

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MAMMA MIA

Prince of Wales Theatre

Now showing

The feel-good factor of a Greek island holiday! More »

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WAR HORSE

New London Theatre

Now showing

Genius isn't too strong a word to describe this astonishing production. More »

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WICKED

Apollo Victoria Theatre

Now showing

A remarkable kaleidoscope of magical shocks, surprises and sensations, Wicked works like a dream. More »

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CHICAGO

Garrick Theatre

Now showing

Hot foot from SMASH, the hit new TV show, comes Raza Jaffrey to star as Billy Flynn from 16 May for 8 weeks, followed by Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins. More »

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MISTERMAN

National Theatre, Lyttelton

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UK Premiere of Enda Walsh's seductive and terrifying portrait of a luminous madness that dares you not to look away. More »

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SHREK THE MUSICAL

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Now showing

She's definitely a morning Person! Check out Kimberley Walsh struttin' her stuff in the Rat Tap! More »

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THE DUCHESS OF MALFI

Old Vic Theatre

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A bloody tale of love, corruption and revenge. More »

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WRITTEN ON THE HEART

Duchess Theatre

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"The RSC at its best: fine actors, swimming in great words and ideas." More »

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ABIGAIL'S PARTY

Wyndhams Theatre

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Olivier Award-winning actress Jill Halfpenny stars in Lindsay Posner's production of the classic comedy. More »

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DERREN BROWN: SVENGALI

Novello Theatre

Showing from: 12th Jul 2012

"A baffling, bamboozling and beautifully bewitching display of devilry. When it comes to eye-popping illusions Brown is the only game in town" More »

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MAKING NOISE QUIETLY

Donmar Warehouse

Now showing

You must risk. Risk being wrong. Risk being hurt. That is what forgiveness is. More »

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JERSEY BOYS

Prince Edward Theatre

Now showing

An utterly infectious hit parade... an unstoppable tidal wave of warm musical memories. More »

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TOP HAT

Aldwych Theatre

Now showing

Time to put on your top hat & brush off your tails! Tom Chambers & Summer Strallen star in this lavish musical. More »

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DEMOCRACY

Old Vic Theatre

Showing from: 15th Jun 2012

Frayn's sharply witty and intriguing play is about the ambitions of an inspirational politician and the forces in play around him. More »

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THE SUNSHINE BOYS

Savoy Theatre

Now showing

Danny DeVito & Richard Griffiths star in this classic Neil Simon comedy. More »

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GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT

Hammersmith Apollo

Showing from: 3rd Dec 2012

The most adventurous musical to brave Broadway in the past decade. More »

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LES MISERABLES

Queens Theatre

Now showing

Winner of the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award! More »

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YES PRIME MINISTER

Trafalgar Studios 1

Showing from: 6th Jun 2012

This is a hilarious new version written specifically for the stage by original writers Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. More »

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HAY FEVER

Noel Coward Theatre

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Lindsay Duncan, Jeremy Northam, Kevin R McNally and Olivia Colman lead in Howard Davies' production of Hay Fever. More »

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RICHARD III

Apollo Theatre

Showing from: 6th Nov 2012

Mark Rylance returns to the Apollo Theatre as Richard III, the self-delighting villain, revelling at every moment in his homicidal, hypocritical journey to absolute power. More »

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TWELFTH NIGHT

Apollo Theatre

Showing from: 2nd Nov 2012

Mark Rylance & Stephen Fry bring the Globe's production of Shakespeare's comedy of gender confusion to the West End. More »

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WE WILL ROCK YOU

Dominion Theatre

Now showing

The songs will have even the most curmudgeonly punter tapping their feet and remind you just how fabulous Queen were. More »

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COLLABORATORS

National Theatre, Olivier

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"Dream casting of Alex Jennings as Bulgakov and Simon Russell Beale as Stalin... A truly tremendous double act which thrills, chills and makes you laugh out loud." More »

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LION KING

Lyceum Theatre

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A ravishing spectacle. I can hardly wait to see it again. More »

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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Her Majestys Theatre

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Soaring ballads and sensational stage effects. More »

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LET IT BE

Prince of Wales Theatre

Showing from: 14th Sep 2012

The Fab Four are back in the West End! More »

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SOUTH DOWNS AND BROWNING VERSION

Harold Pinter Theatre

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Two Acts Of Kindness, One Great Night of Theatre More »

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THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA

National Theatre, Lyttelton

Showing from: 17th Jul 2012

Bernard Shaw takes on with an irreverent glee the dubious ethics of the men who play God. More »

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  • Noises Off at Novello Theatre
  • Sweeney Todd at Adelphi Theatre
  • Singin' in the Rain at Palace Theatre
  • Long Day's Journey Into Night at Apollo Theatre
  • The Bodyguard at Adelphi Theatre
  • One Man, Two Guvnors at Theatre Royal Haymarket
  • Matilda The Musical at Cambridge Theatre
  • The Wizard of Oz at London Palladium
  • Jesus Christ Superstar at O2 Arena
  • The Last of the Haussmans at National Theatre, Lyttelton
  • What The Butler Saw at Vaudeville Theatre
  • Mamma Mia at Prince of Wales Theatre
  • War Horse at New London Theatre
  • Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre
  • Chicago at Garrick Theatre
  • Misterman at National Theatre, Lyttelton
  • Shrek The Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
  • The Duchess Of Malfi at Old Vic Theatre
  • Written On The Heart at Duchess Theatre
  • Abigail's Party at Wyndhams Theatre
  • Derren Brown: Svengali at Novello Theatre
  • Making Noise Quietly at Donmar Warehouse
  • Jersey Boys at Prince Edward Theatre
  • Top Hat at Aldwych Theatre
  • Democracy at Old Vic Theatre
  • The Sunshine Boys at Savoy Theatre
  • Green Day's American Idiot at Hammersmith Apollo
  • Les Miserables at Queens Theatre
  • Yes Prime Minister at Trafalgar Studios 1
  • Hay Fever at Noel Coward Theatre
  • Richard III at Apollo Theatre
  • Twelfth Night at Apollo Theatre
  • We Will Rock You at Dominion Theatre
  • Collaborators at National Theatre, Olivier
  • Lion King at Lyceum Theatre
  • Phantom of the Opera at Her Majestys Theatre
  • Let It Be at Prince of Wales Theatre
  • South Downs and Browning Version at Harold Pinter Theatre
  • The Doctor's Dilemma at National Theatre, Lyttelton
Abigail's Party at Wyndhams Theatre

ABIGAIL'S PARTY

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Chariots Of Fire at Gielgud Theatre

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Chicago at Garrick Theatre

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Collaborators at National Theatre, Olivier

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Democracy at Old Vic Theatre

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Derren Brown: Svengali at Novello Theatre

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Green Day's American Idiot at Hammersmith Apollo

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Hay Fever at Noel Coward Theatre

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Jersey Boys at Prince Edward Theatre

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Jesus Christ Superstar at O2 Arena

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Jumpy at Duke of Yorks Theatre

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Les Miserables at Queens Theatre

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Let It Be at Prince of Wales Theatre

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Lion King at Lyceum Theatre

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Long Day's Journey Into Night at Apollo Theatre

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Making Noise Quietly at Donmar Warehouse

MAKING NOISE QUIETLY

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Mamma Mia at Prince of Wales Theatre

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Matilda The Musical at Cambridge Theatre

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

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Misterman at National Theatre, Lyttelton

MISTERMAN

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Noises Off at Novello Theatre

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One Man, Two Guvnors at Theatre Royal Haymarket

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

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Phantom of the Opera at Her Majestys Theatre

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Posh at Duke of Yorks Theatre

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Richard III at Apollo Theatre

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Richard III (Globe Theatre) at Shakespeares Globe Theatre

RICHARD III (GLOBE THEATRE)

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Shrek The Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

SHREK THE MUSICAL

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Singin' in the Rain at Palace Theatre

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

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South Downs and Browning Version at Harold Pinter Theatre

SOUTH DOWNS AND BROWNING VERSION

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Sweeney Todd at Adelphi Theatre

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The Bodyguard at Adelphi Theatre

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The Doctor's Dilemma at National Theatre, Lyttelton

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The Duchess Of Malfi at Old Vic Theatre

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The Last of the Haussmans at National Theatre, Lyttelton

THE LAST OF THE HAUSSMANS

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Arts Theatre

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

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The Sunshine Boys at Savoy Theatre

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The Wizard of Oz at London Palladium

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Timon of Athens at National Theatre, Olivier

TIMON OF ATHENS

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Top Hat at Aldwych Theatre

TOP HAT

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Twelfth Night at Apollo Theatre

TWELFTH NIGHT

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Twelfth Night (Globe Theatre) at Shakespeares Globe Theatre

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War Horse at New London Theatre

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We Will Rock You at Dominion Theatre

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What The Butler Saw at Vaudeville Theatre

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW

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Wicked at Apollo Victoria Theatre

WICKED

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Written On The Heart at Duchess Theatre

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Yes Prime Minister at Trafalgar Studios 1

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MATILDA SWEEPS THE BOARD!

The results are in, and Tim Minchin's storming hit Matilda – The Musical won an astounding SEVEN awards including Best Actress for its four young stars, Best Actor for Bertie Carvel and Best New Musical. The record-breaking haul beats another RSC show, Nicholas Nickleby, which won six awards in 1980. See the winners »

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Noises Off at the Novello Theatre

NOISES OFF

NOVELLO THEATRE

Lindsay Posner's hot new production of Michael Frayn's irresistable, multi-award-winning backstage comedy, comes to the West End straight from its sold out run at the Old Vic. More »


Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi Theatre
SWEENEY TODD

Sweeney Todd the musical commonly acknowledged to be Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece, in a cast led by Michael Ball and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton. More »


Singin' in the Rain at the Palace Theatre
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN

Singin' in the Rain, starring Adam Cooper, Daniel Crossley & Scarlett Strallen transfers to the West End after a sell out run at the Chichester Festival Theatre. More »


Long Day's Journey Into Night at the Apollo Theatre
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Following his critically acclaimed performance in Arthur Miller's All My Sons in 2010, David Suchet returns in Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece, Long Day's Journey into Night. More »

COMING SOON

The Bodyguard at the Adelphi Theatre

THE BODYGUARD

ADELPHI THEATRE

Opens 6 November 2012

Tony award winning Broadway actress Heather Headley takes the lead role in this new musical inspired by the motion picture featuring the hits of Whitney Houston. More »


Jesus Christ Superstar at the O2 Arena
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Showing from 21 September 2012

Originally released as a concept album, the original London production ran for over eight years. This time, the show is going on tour, starring Tim Minchin (Matilda), Melanie C (Spice Girls) and Chris... More »


The Last of the Haussmans at the National Theatre, Lyttelton
THE LAST OF THE HAUSSMANS
Showing from 12 June 2012

Julie Walters, Rory Kinnear and Helen McCrory star in Stephen Beresford's new play that examines the fate of the revolutionary generation and offers a funny, touching and at times savage portrait of a... More »

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THE MOUSETRAP

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