It's been another busy week in the West End! With multiple cast announcements and show extensions in Theatreland, there's lots to catch up on!
Find out who's returning to your favourite shows, who's making professional debuts, and which shows are closing in the new few weeks.
Cast announcements in the West End
From familiar faces returning for West End transfers, to professional debuts and new projects for fan favourites, there's been lots of cast announcements this week!
Aspects of Love
Jamie Bogyo will star in Aspects of Love
From the Moulin Rouge to Aspects of Love, Jamie Bogyo will be playing the role of Alex in the revival of this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. Michael Ball (who first played the role of Alex) is also returning to the production for the first time in 35 years to play the role of George.
Bonnie and Clyde
The cast of Bonnie and Clyde the Musical
The most-wanted cast for Bonnie and Clyde has been announced, and the world is going to remember them for sure!
Joining the previously announced Jordan Luke Gage and Frances Mayli McCann as Bonnie and Clyde, are:
- George Maguire (Sunny Afternoon) as Buck Barrow
- Cleve September (Hamilton) as Ted
- Jodie Steele (Heathers) as Blanche
- Dom Hartley-Harris (Rent) as Preacher
Directed by Nick Winston (Mame), the cast is completed by: Robbie Scotcher, Alexander Evans, Kit Esuruoso, Barney Wilkinson, Lauren Jones, Julie Yammanee, Pippa Winslow, Chloe Saunders, Charlie McCullagh, Sydnie Hocknell and Michael Cortez.
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The Choir of Man
The cast of The Choir of Man
Connor Hanley and Daniel Harnett are returning to the stagiest pub in London. Playing the role of 'The Poet' Hanley has previously performed in The Choir of Man tour, at the Edinburgh Fringe and at the Coventry City of Culture. Harnett was part of the original West End cast and also took part in the US production.
Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial
The Wagatha Christie cast
You don't need to be a detective to find out the cast of the upcoming Wagatha Christie Trial, because we've got it right here for you!
Reprising their roles from the initial West End run are:
- Lucy May Baker (Mamma Mia!) as Rebekah Vardy
- Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes) as Coleen Rooney
- Jonathan Broadbent (The Comedy of Errors) as Hugh Tomlinson QC
- Tom Turner as David Sherborne
- Nathan McMullen (Misfits) as multiple roles including Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy
Running at the Ambassadors Theatre from 6 April - 20 May 2023, tickets are on sale now!
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Winnie The Pooh The Musical
The cast of the Winnie The Pooh Musical
It's time to find out who you'll meet at the Hundred Acre Wood, when it opens at Riverside Studios on 17 March.
Jake Bazel (who originated the role in New York), and Benjamin Durham (Young Frankenstein) will share the title role of Winnie the Pooh. The characters of Eeyore, Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga and Roo will be brought to life by an ensemble of performers, including Laura Bacon (Britain's Got Talent), Harry Boyd (The Play That Goes Wrong), Alex Cardall (Evita), Chloe Gentles (Mamma Mia!), Lottie Grogan (Smurfs Save Spring: The Musical ) and Robbie Noonan (Avenue Q UK Tour ).
Show Extensions in the West End
Haven't booked tickets to these shows yet? Don't panic, they've just announced they're staying a bit longer in London!
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Jamie Muscato, Melissa James and Matt Rixon from Moulin Rouge
Extending until 23 July 2023
The Choir of Man
The Choir of Man at the Arts Theatre
Extending until 30 July 2023
Closing shows in the West End
In the coming weeks we'll be saying farewell to a few shows in the West End. Here's your last chance to see for next week, and the latest closure announcement.
Much Ado About Nothing
Much Ado About Nothing at Duke of York's Theatre
You've not got long left to see this National Youth Theatre production of Much Ado About Nothing. Running at the Duke of York's Theatre, it plays its final performance on the 10 February 2023.
Adapted by poet and playwright Debris Stevenson, it mashes up classic Shakespearean comedy with a romantic reality TV plot in a brand-new adaptation. Directed by Josie Daxter, this modern love story is packed with gossip, matchmaking and manipulation. Don't miss its talented young cast taking over the West End for the NYT's 10 year anniversary.
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical
The cast of Only Fools and Horses
It's time for Hooky Street to leave the Theatre Royal Haymarket after four years in the West End. Having performed over 1000 shows to packed-out audiences, Only Fools and Horses The Musical is the longest-running production in the venue's history.
The show will be saying au revoir to London on the 29 April 2023.
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Opening shows in the West End
There were multiple opening nights in London this week. From a heartfelt autobiographical comedy to a terrifying ghost story, here's a round-up of the newest shows in the West End.
2:22 A Ghost Story
2:22 A Ghost Story at the Lyric Theatre
Cheryl made her West End debut this week, as 2:22 A Ghost Story officially opened at the Lyric Theatre. Booking until 23 April, don't be scared to book tickets to this limited run.
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Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons
Jenna Coleman and Aidan Turner
This show's opening night was so good, we could see it five times! Starring Jenna Coleman and Aidan Turner, this debut play from Sam Steiner has received high praise from critics already. Directed by BAFTA and Oscar nominee Josie Rourke, don't be a lemon, book your tickets today!
My Son's A Queer, (But what can you do?)
My Son's A Queer, (But What Can You Do) at the Ambassadors Theatre
Returning to the West End for a second run, this week also saw the opening night for Rob Madge's joyous autobiographical story. A story of family, acceptance and love, the show is full of queer joy, beautiful songs by Pippa Cleary and loads of childhood memories to get you reminiscing.
As we approach the end of January, Theatreland has been busy with opening nights, casting announcements and show extensions. If one of these headline-making shows gets your attention, why not book your tickets today!