The Tudors are among the most colourful and blood-stained dynasties Britain has ever produced, and it’s extremely easy to become fascinated by them. It's also easy to be entertained thanks to Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s megahit musical [*SIX*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/12201-six-the-musical-tickets), in which Henry VIII's infamous ex-wives — Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr — [form a girl...

Make a day out of 'SIX' in London 

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Immerse yourself in the glory of Westminster Abbey and the terrors of the Tower of London, and venture further afield to Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. 


Known for her performances as complex, formidable, and often unknowable women, Cate Blanchett is the winner of two Oscars (with six further nominations), four BAFTAs, and two Golden Globes. She is renowned for her versatility and luminous presence (plus those amazing cheekbones and the way she cuts such a dashing figure in sharp tailoring!). 

As skilled and seasoned a stage performer as she is a movie star, Blanchett never plays it safe with her choice of roles. She returns to the London stage...

Learn more about Cate Blanchett's career ahead of 'The Seagull'

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The luminous leading lady has dazzled theatre audiences in Sydney, New York, London, and beyond.

Everything gets to be beautiful at the ballet again, with the National Theatre announcing the full cast for its adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's beloved children's novel *Ballet Shoes*, running from 23 November to 5 December at the [Olivier Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/olivier-theatre-national). 

The original novel, published in 1936 and illustrated by Streatfield's sister, Ruth Gervis, will be making its debut as a stage adaptation, written by Kendall Feaver (*The Almighty...

Full casting set for 'Ballet Shoes' at the National Theatre 

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This fall, the National Theatre brings the acclaimed children's novel *Ballet Shoes* to the stage at the Olivier Theatre for a special limited run.

Now Europe can finally get a big piece of *Little Piece of You*. The original musical [*Little Piece of You - An Atypical Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42583-little-piece-of-you) will premiere in a special concert production, led by an all-star cast, at [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/theatre-royal-drury-lane) on 31 October and 1 November only. 

Mica Paris, who has cemented herself in music history for nearly four decades beginning with her...

Mica Paris to lead of 'Little Piece of You - An Atypical Musical in Concert'

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The soul singer behind hit singles "My One Temptation" and "Where is the Love" will star in a special concert staging at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

The National Theatre has named its 2024-25 season lineup, including a world-premiere play starring Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike (*Gone Girl*) and numerous other high-profile shows as Rufus Norris serves his final season as director of the National Theatre.

Pike, who has previously appeared in the West End in *Hitchcock Blonde* and Tennessee Williams' *Summer and Smoke*, will play a High Court Judge of dubious moral character in *Inter Alia*. The new play is written by Suzie Miller and...

Rosamund Pike leads National Theatre 2024-25 season

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The Academy Award-nominated *Gone Girl* actress leads a world-premiere play in the new season, which also includes the last musical by Stephen Sondheim and more.

To paraphrase Shakespeare, Sigourney Weaver in *The Tempest* is such stuff as dreams are made on. The star of *Alien*, *Working Girl*, and *The Ice Storm* is set to join director Jamie Lloyd's new production of Shakespeare's drama starting 7 December 2024 at [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/theatre-royal-drury-lane). 

Lloyd, with his Jamie Lloyd Company, kicks off a full season of Shakespeare at the West End venue with *The Tempest*. Weaver stars as the sorcerer...

Sigourney Weaver to star in Jamie Lloyd's 'The Tempest' this autumn

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Headlined by Weaver as Prospero, the award-winning director's new production of William Shakespeare's play announces its full cast at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.<https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/theatre-royal-drury-lane>

What's love got to do with it? Everything. It's love - for music, for rock and roll, and, of course, for Tina Turner herself - that has taken [*Tina - The Tina Turner Musical*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-tina-the-tina-turner-musical-at-the-aldwych-theatre) to millions of ticketholders in the West End. On 26 September, the show will celebrate its 2 millionth audience member at the [Aldwych Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/aldwych-theatre), awarding surprise...

'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical' to welcome 2 millionth audience member

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Charting the live of the trailblazing rock and roll singer, the musical will hold a special celebration in honor of the milestone at the Aldwych Theatre.

You can't stop the beat, as [*Strictly Comes Dancing Live Tour*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34579-strictly-come-dancing-london) returns for new dates throughout the UK from 17 January to 9 February 2025. Motsi Mabuse will join as a judge for the first time alongside Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood.

Mabuse, who first gained international attention for her appearances on German television's *Let's Dance* alongside *Eurovision* star Guildo Horn, first joined...

‘Strictly Come Dancing’ to tour the UK in 2025

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*Strictly Come Dancing Live* makes its spectacular return in January, with Motsi Mabuse joining the tour at the judge's table for the first time.

Brie Larson is trading the superhero cape for Greek classics. The Oscar-winning actor from such projects as *Room*, AppleTV+'s *Lessons in Chemistry*, and Marvel's *Captain Marvel* will be making her West End debut in a new revival of Sophocles's classic tale *Elektra* at the [Duke of York's Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/duke-of-yorks-theatre) in London on 24 January 2025. 

The new production will be directed by Daniel Fish, who has staged stunning revisionist takes on classic...

Brie Larson to make West End debut in 'Elektra' in 2025

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The Academy Award-winning star of *Room* and *Captain Marvel* makes her London debut in a new revival of Sophocles's timeless drama beginning in January.

Get your cauldrons ready and put on your witch's hats. [*Room on the Broom*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25225-room-on-the-broom-tickets) is making its return to London and has set its cast. The show, produced by Tall Stories, will run at the [Lyric Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/lyric-theatre) from 22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025 before a UK tour.

The *Room on the Broom* cast includes Amy Harris as Witch, Joe Lindley as Bird and Dragon, Dan Armstrong as Dog and...

'Room on the Broom' announces West End cast

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Loved by families all over, production company Tall Stories announces the new cast for *Room on the Broom* for November 2024 to January 2025. 

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