The September monthly roundup is here! We share with you the most talked about theatre news in September and highlight the must-see shows the next month.
September Theatre News 2024 Roundup
Autumn has arrived, and British theatre is buzzing with exciting news from the past month. This September, The Play That Goes Wrong celebrated 10 years of bringing delightful chaos to the West End, while Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical announced its closing date at the Shaftesbury Theatre. In a thrilling development, we've also heard that Stephen Sondheim's final musical is set to make its way to London next year.
On a bittersweet note, a few fantastic shows will soon be leaving the stage, including Shifters—a groundbreaking play about love that you won't want to miss if you can snag a last-minute ticket! Enjoy our September roundup!
The most talked about theatre news in September
The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates 10th birthday
A headshot of Jonathan Sayer.
The Mischief Theatre production has been a fan favourite ever since it arrived in the West End with its hilarious mishaps and unforgettable performances that continue to charm audiences of all ages. To celebrate the milestone we spoke with one of the creators of the show, Jonathan Sayer to find out more about the show’s journey.
Mrs Doubtfire announces West End closure
Mrs Doubtfire The Musical
The musical, based on the iconic film, is leaving the West End next Spring! Captivating audiences with its heartfelt humour and touching story of family and identity, Mrs Doubtfire will play its final performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre on 26 April 2025. If you haven’t seen it yet, make this your reminder to book a ticket!
Mrs Doubtfire The Musical Tickets
Just For One Day announces West End transfer
Just For One Day at The Old Vic production image.
After this show finished its record-breaking run at The Old Vic earlier this year, there were always rumours that it would transfer to the West End and this month they were finally confirmed! Just For One Day is inspired by one of the most iconic music events of the 1980s and it will be making the Shaftesbury Theatre its home from 15 May 2025.
Clueless The Musical heads to the West End in 2025
Clueless The Musical artwork.
More exciting transfer news came our way in September with the announcement of Clueless The Musical. Based on the popular Paramount Pictures classic film, Clueless is one of the most recognisable movies of the 90s. Now transferring to the stage with help from the film’s writer-director Amy Heckerling and multi-platinum singer-songwriter KT Tunstall - we can’t wait to see how this one unfolds when it opens at the Trafalgar Theatre in February!
Stephen Sondheim's final musical Here We Are announces UK premiere
He We Are at National Theatre artwork.
The National Theatre recently announced a huge programme of work for Rufus Norris’ final season as their Artistic Director and within that was the news of Here We Are. Stephen Sondheim’s final musical will head to London next Spring and will feature Tracie Bennett and Denis O’Hare who performed in the original production on Broadway.
What London shows are closing in October
Are you looking to grab some last-minute theatre tickets before the curtains close in October? Don’t miss these must-see shows, including the smash-hit musical fresh from this summer’s Edinburgh Festival, I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Ski-Trial Musical, the hilarious one-man comedy Buyer & Cellar starring Rob Madge, and the heartwarming love story Shifters.Don’t miss your chance to experience these incredible performances before they take their final bow in October.
What London shows are opening in October
London's theatre scene in October is buzzing with exciting new openings. Jodie Whittaker takes the stage in The Duchess at the Trafalgar Theatre and Steve Coogan brings his comedic genius to the stage in Dr. Strangelove, an adaptation of the iconic film, at the Noel Coward Theatre. Meanwhile, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the enchanting musical, transfers to the West End following its hugely successful run at the Southwark Playhouse, promising to captivate audiences with its unique storytelling and heartfelt performances. It’s a thrilling month for London theatre lovers!
What we reviewed in September
Matilda the Musical, Cambridge Theatre
Angelica Scott (one of the four performers) and Deborah Tracey (Mrs Phelps) in RSC's Matilda The Musical. Photo by Ellie Kurttz
Now in its 13th year in the West End, the award-winning production The award-winning production that follows Roald Dahl’s story of Matilda, a girl who is truly unwanted by her parents but is a genius, gifted with what is portrayed as a supernatural power that includes telekinesis. Matilda The Musical is an explosion of energy, colours, creativity and talent that captivates audiences of all ages.
Read our review of Matilda The Musical
Why Am I So Single?, Garrick Theatre
Jo Foster and ensemble, WHY AM I SO SINGLE, Garrick Theatre, credit Matt Crockett
From the writers of SIX comes a new musical Why Am I So Single?. The show is about two platonic friends sitting on a sofa, glugging Prosecco and initially concluding that the reason their love lives are a chaotic mess, is due simply to the fact that men are trash. The respect and playfulness that runs throughout the musical will guarantee its success amongst theatregoers who love musicals and comedy genres.
Read our review of Why Am I So Single?
Moulin Rouge The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Piccadilly Theatre, London. Photo credit Marc Brenner.
Moulin Rouge The Musical is a jukebox musical to smash all jukebox musicals, with literally in excess of 70 multi-genre numbers either performed individually, as duets, or mashed-up with other pop songs performed by the whole cast. The production has been playing to packed houses since it opened in November, we went to see if it was still living up to expectations!
Read our review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical
September Top 5 Sellers.
We are thrilled to announce our 5 best selling shows in September. This month our customers have been snapping up tickets to see some great theatre including Mean Girls, Choir of Man, Mamma Mia!, Les Miserables and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.
As always we will see you again next month for another roundup, have a brilliant month of theatre in September.
