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MATILDA
Critically acclaimed Royal Shakespeare
Company production of Roald Dahl’s book,
directed by Matthew Warchus.
CAMBRIDGE THEATRE
Earlham Street, WC2
STEREOPHONIC
Invites the audience to immerse themselves –
with fly-on-the-wall intimacy – in the powder
keg process of a rock band blowing up.
Until 22 November.
DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
St. Martin’s Lane, WC2
THE PRODUCERS
Based on the classic cult film, the original
Broadway production won a record twelve
Tony Awards. This show takes no prisoners as
it proudly proclaims itself an ‘equal
opportunity offender!’. Until 21 February.
GARRICK THEATRE
Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0330 333 4811)
OLIVER!
Directed and choreographed by Matthew
Bourne, this version of Dickens’ favourite tale
has a wonderful score, including Food
Glorious Food and Consider Yourself.
GIELGUD THEATRE
Shaftesbury Ave, W1 (0344 482 5151)
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THE BOOK OF MORMON
A crude, satirical show telling the story of two
young and naive mormon missionaries.
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE
Coventry Street, W1 (0344 482 5151)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
A world of splendour and romance, of eyepopping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory.
PICCADILLY THEATRE
Denman Street, W1 (0333 009 6690)
MJ THE MUSICAL
Myles Frost heads up a cast delivering iconic
songs such as Billie Jeanand Smooth
Criminal.
PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE
Old Compton Street, WC2 (0344 482 5151)
JUST FOR ONE DAY
The show which blew the roof off the Old Vic
celebrates the story of Live Aid forty years on.
SHAFTESBURY THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Long running epic romance by Andrew Lloyd
Webber, set in a Paris opera house where a
deformed phantom stalks his prey.
HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE
Haymarket, SW1
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MAMMA MIA
Hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, set
around the story of a mother and daughter on
the eve of the daughter’s wedding.
NOVELLO THEATRE
Aldwych, WC2 (0344 482 5151)
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL
Bringing one of Britain’s best-loved characters
to life on stage, this new production is jampacked with irresistible songs, dazzling
choreography – and marmalade sandwiches.
SAVOY THEATRE
Strand, WC2 (0333 009 6690)
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
Winner of six Olivier Awards, this staging of
the celebrated 1988 animated feature film is
an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring
the magical fantasy world of childhood.
GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE
Drury Lane, WC2 (020 3925 2998)
LES MISERABLES
Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical
continues to enthral.
SONDHEIM THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (0344 482 5151)
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THE LION KING
Disney‘s phenomenally successful animated film
is transformed into a spectacular stage musical.
LYCEUM THEATRE
Wellington Street, WC2 (0844 871 3000)
HADESTOWN
Multi-award-winning musical that transports
you to the Underworld, with a joyful
combination of folk, pop, Dixieland and blues.
LYRIC THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue W1 (0330 333 4812)
TITANIQUE
Camp reimagining of the maritime
blockbuster, which makes a musical fantasia
of the famous film and promises plenty of
deranged fun. Until 4 January.
CRITERION THEATRE
Piccadilly Circus, W1 (020 7839 8811)
THIS
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Award-winning revival of Kander and Ebb’s
iconic musical, featuring Wilkommen, Maybe
This Time, Money and the title number.
KIT KAT CLUB
Northumberland Ave., WC2 (0333 009 6690)
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INTO THE WOODS
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s much
cherished musical, in which the Baker, the
Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red
Riding Hood and other fairy tale types take us
beyond happy ever after to discover what
really matters. From 2 December.
BRIDGE THEATRE
Potters Fields Park, SE1 (0333 320 0052)
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
Visitors to London can experience
the magic of My Neighbour Totoro in
London’s West End, now extended at the
Gillian Lynne Theatre until 30 August.
This Olivier Award-winning stage
adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved
film brings the story of sisters Satsuki
and Mei to life with dazzling puppetry,
live music by Joe Hisaishi, and
enchanting performances.
Meet Totoro, Catbus, and other
magical forest creatures while exploring
a world of imagination, courage, and
kindness. Perfect for families, friends, or
couples, it’s a heartwarming adventure
showcasing the beauty of the
countryside and the wonder of
childhood. www.totoro-london.com
DISNEY’S HERCULES
Disney’s musical, inspired by the animated
film, based on the ancient myth, delivers a
thrilling night out that leaves you ready to
conquer anything.
THEATRE ROYAL
Drury Lane, WC2
SIX THE MUSICAL
Tudor Queens meet Pop Princesses in a
musical depiction of the six wives of Henry VIII.
VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
Strand, WC2 (0330 333 4814)
HAMILTON
Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi award-winning
musical, based on one of America’s Founding
Fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE
Victoria Street, SW1 (0344 482 5151)
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