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Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed his next musical will be a magical romance called *The Illusionist*. The show will be directed by Jamie Lloyd, whose version of Lloyd Webber's *Sunset Boulevard* is currently on Broadway, with Nicole Scherzinger in the lead role.

*The Illusionist* is being co-created with Chris Terrio, who wrote the Oscar winner *Argo* and *Justice League*. British songwriter Bruno Major is also attached to the musical and Michael Harrison will co-produce.

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'The Illusionist' revealed as Andrew Lloyd Webber's next musical

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Director Jamie Lloyd will direct the new musical about a disruptive magician, which has music by Lloyd Webber and a book written by Chris Terrio. 

[*Fawlty Towers*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39250-fawlty-towers-the-play) has announced its final extension in London's West End. The show, adapted by John Cleese from the hit BBC TV series, will run until 1 March, 2025 at the Apollo Theatre.

Cleese who, along with Connie Booth, co-wrote the original 1970s series about stressed, Torquay-based hotelier Basil Fawlty, adapted three of the show's best-loved episodes ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’, and ‘Communication Problems’ for...

'Fawlty Towers' announces West End closing date

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The play has been adapted from three of the TV show's best-loved episodes ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’, and ‘Communication Problems’.

Following two sold-out runs at the Barbican, *My Neighbour Totoro* is heading to London's West End early next year, with performances at the [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) from 8 March.

Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* follows Satsuki and Mei, two sisters who discover ancient spirits in their new surroundings. In a [five-star London Theatre...

Five reasons to see 'My Neighbour Totoro' in the West End

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Based on Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 Studio Ghibli film, *My Neighbour Totoro* will return to London in March next year, opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's second West End venture [*Why Am I So Single?*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39622-why-am-i-so-single) is set to close early next year, with the organisers citing the challenges of making a new musical commercially sustainable in the current climate. Originally scheduled to run until 13 February, 2025, the musical will now close on 19 January.

Following two, forever-single best friends over the course of an evening as they try to figure out why they are...

'Why Am I So Single?' to close early in the West End

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Originally scheduled to run until 13 February, 2025, Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow's musical about two forever-single best friends will now close on 19 January.

Andrew Lloyd Webber has disclosed that Jamie Lloyd will return to London next summer to direct a version of the musical *Evita*, which follows the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón.

Lloyd previously directed the musical at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2019, with <a href="https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-evita-at-regents-park-open-air-theatre" target="_blank">our critic commenting</a>: "It should come as no surprise that director Jamie Lloyd, who has made a name for...

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals Jamie Lloyd will direct 'Evita' in London in 2025

Jamie Lloyd previously directed the musical about the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2019.

Are you looking for something fun to do in the half term in London? Why not go to the theatre! Here are some tips and tricks on how to get hold of some great value seats for the best West End shows during the half term. Or, if you're wanting to see family theatre in the West End throughout the year, you can book theatre tickets year round. Find out more about the top family theatre shows to see in London.

## What should I see in London in the half term?

There's lots of London musicals in the...

How to enjoy West End theatre in the half term

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See West End theatre in the October 2024 half term. Discover new family-friendly shows in London and enjoy live entertainment.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s [*Starlight Express*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24471-starlight-express-tickets) has extended for a fourth time at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London. Performances will now continue until 26 October 2025.

The musical about a train set that comes to life features a cast of 40 on rollerblades performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including "AC/DC," "Make Up My Heart," "Light at the End of the Tunnel," and "Starlight Express."

The...

'Starlight Express' extends performances through October 2025

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The musical about a train set that comes to life features a cast of 40 on rollerblades performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs.

The full cast has been announced for [*The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42786-the-lightning-thief-the-percy-jackson-musical) at London's The Other Palace, which begins performances on 22 November.

Joining the previously announced Max Harwood as Percy Jackson, Scott Folan as Grover and Jessica Lee as Annabeth are Paisley Billings (*SIX*) as Sally Jackson, Greg Barnett (*The Duchess of Malfi*) as Mr Brunner/Poseidon/Hades, Joe Allen (*Charlie...

Full cast announced for 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical'

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The rock musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 and went on to have two US tours. It opens at London's The Other Palace on 22 November.

Whether you're looking to entertain the little ones or something the kids can enjoy with their grandparents, London is full of family-friendly theatre shows. Featuring some of the world's most beloved musicals, there is something all ages will enjoy in the historic West End. Here, we round up the top family theatre shows to see in the West End. 

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See family-friendly shows in the West End, like *Wicked,* *Matilda* and *Frozen* and plays for all ages like *The Play That Goes Wrong.* Get family-friendly theatre tickets.

The full cast has been announced for a revival of Lillian Hellman’s classic 20th-century drama, [*The Little Foxes*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39937-the-little-foxes) which opens at the Young Vic in London on 2 December.

Joining the previously announced Anne-Marie Duff (*Bad Sisters, Suffragette, Nowhere Boy*) is Mark Bonnar (*Napoleon, World on Fire*) as Benjamin Hubbard, Anna Madeley (*All Creatures Great and Small, A Midsummer Night’s Dream*) as Birdie Hubbard, Steffan Rhodri...

Full cast announced for 'The Little Foxes' at the Young Vic

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Anne-Marie Duff returns to the London venue for the first time in 17 years to play Regina Hubbard in Lillian Hellman’s searing, 20th-century drama.

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