Paul Mescal will reprise his Olivier Award-winning turn as Stanley in Rebecca Frecknall's production of Tennessee Williams’s *A Streetcar Named Desire* in the West End next year. The play will run for three weeks only from 3-22 February 2025 at the Noël Coward Theatre.

Known for his roles in *Gladiator II, Normal People*, and *All Of Us Strangers*, Mescal will be joined by Patsy Ferran (*Summer & Smoke*) as Blanche, Anjana Vasan (*We Are Lady Parts*) as Stella, and Dwane Walcott (*One Night in...

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Paul Mescal is best known for his roles in *Gladiator II, Normal People*, and *All Of Us Strangers* alongside Andrew Scott. Patsy Ferran will also star.

*101 Dalmatians The Musical* will transfer to the Eventim Apollo in London for a six-week run next summer. 

The musical, which has music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and a book by Johnny McKnight, was first performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2022 and is currently on a UK tour starring Faye Tozer (Glasgow, Edinburgh) and Kerry Ellis (Oxford, Brighton) as Cruella De Vil.

Based on Dodie Smith’s classic book and adapted for the stage by Zinnie Harris (*The Duchess*), *101 Dalmatians*...

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The musical first opened at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in 2022 and is currently on a UK tour starring Faye Tozer (Glasgow, Edinburgh) and Kerry Ellis (Oxford, Brighton) as Cruella De Vil.

England’s capital city beckons travellers with its vast array of awe-inspiring attractions. London’s countless architectural wonders, cultural institutions, and rich history make the city a popular destination. 

Whether you are building an itinerary for a one-day trip to London Town or are fortunate enough to embark on a longer excursion, there’s plenty to do. We have curated a list of London’s top attractions to make for lasting travel memories. Stroll through the city’s many pristine parks,...

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Read our guide to London's top attractions to get tickets to, from Buckingham Palace to the London Tower, Wembley Stadium to Kew Gardens, and more.

Pop the champagne because *The Great Gatsby* is coming to the West End! The new Tony Award-winning musical, which opened on Broadway in April 2024, will arrive at the London Coliseum on 11 April 2025, running until 7 September.

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel, *The Great Gatsby* follows mysterious millionaire, Jay Gatsby, who hosts decadent parties but pines for his former flame Daisy Buchanan. The novel was adapted for the screen in 2013 by Baz Luhrmann, starring Leonardo...

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The new musical opened at The Broadway Theatre in April 2024, following a world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey in late 2023. 

Help is on the way, dears! Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny – first inhabited in the 1993 comedy film by Robin Williams, playing a divorced dad who disguises himself as Mrs Doubtfire so he can see his children – is now a West End star.

The inventive, heartfelt and raucously funny stage musical adaptation has become a new audience favourite, packed with gags, big musical numbers, and a touching reflection on how family can come in different forms, as long as there is love.

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Make your family visit to West End musical comedy *Mrs Doubtfire* a sure-fire hit by adding even more fun activities to your London trip.

Further casting has been announced for the Brie Larson-led production of Sophocles’s [*Elektra*,](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42608-elektra) which begins performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End on 24 January, 2025.

Larson, who is making her West End debut, will be joined by Stockard Channing (*The West Wing, The Good Wife*), Marième Diouf (*Romeo and Juliet*), Greg Hicks (*Grapes of Wrath, Coriolanus*), and Patrick Vaill ([*Stranger Things: The First...

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Stockard Channing, Marième Diouf, Greg Hicks, and Patrick Vaill will join Brie Larson in Anne Carson's translation of Sophocles's great tragedy.

The full cast has been announced for William Shakespeare's *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, which opens at the Barbican in London on 3 December, running until 18 January, 2025.

Joining Mathew Baynton (*Ghosts, Wonka*) as Bottom, is Andrew Richardson (*Guys and Dolls*) as Oberon/Theseus and Katherine Pearce (*Waterloo Road*), who returns to the RSC as Puck.

New company members also include Alexander Bellinfantie (Moth), Eliza Smith (Mustardseed), and Natalie Thomas (Peaseblossom).

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Joining Mathew Baynton as Bottom, is Andrew Richardson as Oberon/Theseus and Katherine Pearce as Puck. Eleanor Rhode directs Shakespeare's play about love, magic, appearance, and jealousy.

Lead casting has been announced for new musical *Hercules*, which opens in the West End next summer. Performances will begin at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6 June, 2025.

Luke Brady will play the title role in the musical next year. His stage credits include *As You Like It* (RSC), *SuperYou* (Lyric Theatre), *Assassins* (Chichester Theatre), *The Prince of Egypt* (Dominion Theatre), *Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice,* and *The Taming of the Shrew* (Shakespeare’s Globe), while on screen he...

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*Hercules* has music by Alan Menken and lyrics by David Zippel, and a new book by Robert Horn and Young Vic outgoing artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah.

There’s no better way to escape those dark winter nights than with a trip to the theatre. Happily, November is serving up plenty of exciting London shows to keep any winter blues at bay, with some major openings in the West End and beyond. 

Those who can't wait for *The Greatest Showman* musical to arrive in London can whet their appetities with [*Come Alive!*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37379-come-alive), a spectacular circus show based on the music of the hit 2017 film, with an...

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Find out the best shows to see in London in November 2024, from *Barcelona* with Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte, to *Dr. Strangelove* with Steve Coogan.

Additional shows have been announced in the Bush Theatre's line-up for 2025, including a new play starring Olivier Award nominee and *It's a Sin* actor Omari Douglas.

He has been cast in Coral Wylie's new play *Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew*, which follows 19-year-old Pip as they dig into their family's past, unearthing old secrets. Directed by Debbie Hannan (Overflow), the cast also includes Wil Johnson, Pooky Quesnel, and writer Wylie. The show will run from 8 February to 22 March.

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Work by Coral Wylie, babirye bukilwa, and Mohamed-Zain Dada will continue the Bush Theatre's programming in 2025, with Olivier Award nominee Omari Douglas returning to the stage.

We’re welcoming more people to the candy store. New company members will join [*Heathers*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical) from today, 14 June, at [The Other Palace](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/the-other-palace). *Heathers* is booking to 4 September. [Book *Heathers* tickets on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical)

The new cast members include Jasmine Beel as Heather McNamara, Robin Hayward as Kurt, Daniel Robinson as Kurt's Dad, Lewis Asquith as Hipster Dork/Officer, Joe Boyle as Beleaguered Geek, Daisy Twells as New Wave Party Girl, and Jacob Young as Pretty Stud/Officer. Benjamin Karran will take over the role of JD from 28 June.

The full *Heathers* company includes Ailsa Davidson as Veronica Sawyer, Simon Gordon as Jason ‘J.D’ Dean, Maddison Firth as Heather Chandler, Vivian Panka as Heather Duke, Mhairi Angus as Martha Dunnstock, Rory Phelan as Ram Sweeney, Vicki Lee Taylor as Ms Fleming/Veronica’s Mom, May Tether as Drama Club Drama Queen, Bayley Hart as Stoner Chick, and Eleanor Morrison-Halliday as Young Republicanette.

The *Heathers* musical centres around Veronica Sawyer, a teenager who finds herself falling into the wrong crowd. *Heathers* was recently filmed at The Other Palace. [Find out more about the *Heathers* film from cast member, Hannah Lowther.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/hannah-lowther-on-heathers-tiktok-musicals-and-the-future-of-social-media) 

*Heathers* is by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy, with direction by Andy Fickman, choreography by Gary Lloyd, scenic design by David Shields, lighting design by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Dan Samson.

*Heathers* is at The Other Palace.

[Book *Heathers* tickets on London Theatre.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24125-heathers-the-musical)

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From The Other Palace to the Theatre Royal Haymarket and back again, *Heathers* shows no sign of slowing down. See the high school homecoming at The Other Palace. *Heathers* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

*Heathers* first entertained West End theatregoers at The Other Palace in 2018, selling 19,000 tickets and becoming the best-selling show of all time at the London venue. Immediately, *Heathers* transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring West End sensation [Carrie Hope Fletcher](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/carrie-hope-fletcher) as Veronica Sawyer. 

In a [review of *Heathers* for London Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/review-heathers-the-musical-at-theatre-royal-haymarket), "[this] is a musical for the college kids, they’re the ones who are going to see themselves in it, that will be singing these belting songs with their friends. I laughed, witnessed some top-class performances, and woke up singing the songs. How very.” 

### What is *Heathers the Musical* about?

*Heathers* is a musical that follows Veronica Sawyer, a high school “nobody” who dreams of becoming popular. Her call is finally answered when she’s accepted into the ‘Heathers’ clique, sitting at the top of the high school social pyramid. 

When Veronica attracts the attention of mysterious teen rebel Jason Dean, or JD for short, she’s lovestruck. But, as she begins to behave in order to fit in with the crowd, can Veronica remain true to herself? Shocking actions and testimonies await in this show, where it’s murder being a popular person. 

### Is *Heathers the Musical* the same as the movie?

*Heathers the Musical* is based on the 1989 film of the same name, starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. The musical adaptation of *Heathers* features a book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, with songs including “Big Fun”, “Dead Girl Walking” and “Seventeen.” For the 2018 production in London, a new song was written for *Heathers*. “I Say No” debuted in London, and is sung by Veronica Sawyer. 

Tickets to *Heathers* are available now. Book your *Heathers* tickets on London Theatre today.

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Being a teen girl is murder– literally. The musical adaptation of the 80s cult classic returns to the West End after two successful London runs. 
Veronica Sawyer tries to navigate her final year at high school, where the students are ruled by the popular 'Heathers’ — until new boy JD offers her a different perspective in this high-energy dark comedy. 
Don’t be late for class, get your tickets to *Heathers* at The Other Palace today.

Even though the *Heathers* film tells of American teenagers, the *Heathers* musical found home in Britain. Since it opened at The Other Palace in 2018, the show's played two West End runs and a UK tour. Now *Heathers* makes a grand homecoming to The Other Palace and it's definitely top of the class. 

Over the years, many West End stars have starred in *Heathers*. Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jodie Steele, Sophie Isaacs, Jamie Muscato, Christina Bennington, Jordan Luke Gage, and Frances Mayli McCann have all played the infamous Heathers and J.D. in the West End. Like a real high school, the *Heathers* class changes often, so you’ll want to book many times to see all the stars in action. By the end of *Heathers*, you will wish you could go back to high school. 

## What to Watch For:

- *Heathers* became the first show at The Other Palace to go from a workshop to the West End. Since *Heathers*, *Be More Chill* has also enjoyed the same journey. *Be More Chill* was at the Shaftesbury Theatre in summer 2021.
- Look out for the new songs in *Heathers*, added for the West End production. Heather Duke sings “Never Shut Up Again” in Act One as she becomes “head Heather.” Veronica Sawyer then sings “I Say No” in Act Two.
- Unlike the movie, the musical adaptation of *Heathers* features characters from the afterlife, with appearances from those who are killed-off earlier in the plot. Warning: The ghosts of the dead remain in the costumes (or lack of) that they were wearing when they were killed.

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Wednesday 14th June and Wednesday 2nd August are relaxed performances.

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'Dear Diary. July 12th, 2021.' Veronica Sawyer opens Heathers&nbsp;with the phrase "Dear Diary", so it feels fitting to mark the day I battled through the wind and rain to see Heathers&nbsp;in the West End.The growing domination of cult teen musicals is alive and well as the West End reopens. Be More Chill and Six are playing in their largest West End venues to date. Dear Evan Hansen is set to reopen in the autumn. But for all the shared playground politics in teen musicals, no show takes on adult themes quite like Heathers, back at the Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer. Don't be fooled by this youthful cast and expect an upbeat show; there's dark turns aplenty in this sinister musical. But for all its doom and gloom, this is a Heathers that feels closer to being age-accurate, even with its far-fetched storylines.Based on the 1980s film starring Winona Ryder,&nbsp;Heathers&nbsp;follows Veronica Sawyer, a reserved teen that's thrust into the spotlight when joining the 'Heathers' clique. Her relationships change when she falls in love with J.D., ultimately causing her to have a personal check-in and assess how her life has turned so quickly.&nbsp;The original West End's Veronica Sawyer, Carrie Hope Fletcher, left big boots to fill for its newest holder. Now the teenage outcast turned cool girl is played by Christina Bennington, who's sure to be idolised by a younger demographic. Approaching the role with the dewy-skinned mystery of a 17-year-old, it's easy to fall for her, laughing along with her as she fast-tracks to being the most popular kid in school.&nbsp;From the opening number "Beautiful" and beyond, there's never a sense that Bennington preempts Veronica's actions, leaving audiences in the palm of this blue-blazered teen. She's quirky. She's lovable. She's everything you'd want from a teen just trying to do good. Fletcher's conniving, calculated approach has been replaced by Bennington's unassuming approach. Both takes work well, but Bennington's reads closer to acting as if an actual high school dispute has spiralled out of control.&nbsp;And even though I saw the 2018 cast, I was still shocked by how Veronica behaves —&nbsp;a sign that Heathers has not only become slicker, thanks to direction by Andy Fickman,&nbsp;but also demonstrates Bennington's ability to breathe fresh air into an iconic role.She's balanced by Jordan Luke Gage, newly cast as the alluring J.D. This chiselled actor has the teenage heartthrob look down to a t, while turning the creepiness up to level 100 in the final scenes. You wouldn't want to meet this J.D. alone in an alleyway. Duets between Veronica and J.D. capture tender teenage love too; "Dead Girl Walking" has a possessive quality, later polarised by "Seventeen" where it's almost as if you can see the twinkles in their eyes.This musical is about the Heathers though, and this new trio of same-named women are definitely queen bees. Jodie Steele reprises her role as Heather Chandler, adding an exaggerated comedic lease of life into her performance, especially in "The Me Inside of Me." Bobbie Little (as Heather Duke) and Frances Mayli McCann (as Heather Macnamara) complete the trio to rival&nbsp;Mean Girls, sassily stomping all over the audience in their colour-coordinated looks.For all its bright lights and laughs, it'd be remiss to not acknowledge its questionable approach to discussing adult topics. In a sociopolitical climate that encourages body positivity and loving yourself, is placing characters throwing up to lose weight and pretending to commit suicide glamourising mental health crises? Considering the teenagers that flock to Heathers, does the musical inadvertently teach that it's okay to make fun of difference? Sure, the movie&nbsp;Heathers&nbsp;was written in the 1980s, when it is still set, and society has progressed considerably since. But Heathers is a contemporary musical, and being too on-the-nose could be triggering to its young fans.Heathers does have its moments of pure joy though. Olivier winner Lauren Ward steals the show as eccentric teacher Mrs. Fleming in "Shine a Light,"&nbsp;playing to an audience of 250 like it's 25,000. In "My Dead Gay Son,"&nbsp;Simon Bailey and Steven Serlin take audiences to church in a Leap of Faith-inspired number, where rising up is the key to getting through tough times. Clean, sharp choreography by Gary Lloyd is placed in all the right moments too, feeling organic and not like a Glee flashmob.Like a lot of teen musicals, its ending is wrapped up very quickly, simplifying struggles into just becoming friends again like nothing's changed. But few people come to see Heathers for its resolution. They're there for an evening of&nbsp;film nostalgia and imagining they're at Westerberg High. This Heathers cast really has made the musical their own, elevating this teenage tragedy into a razor-sharp show. To take a phrase from the Heathers themselves — how very.<a href="/show/heathers-the-musical">Heathers is at Theatre Royal Haymarket to 11 September. Book Heathers tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk now</a>.Photo credit: Heathers cast (Photo by Pamela Raith)

'Heathers' returns as an elevated teen dark comedy with a fresh-faced cast

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Following two smash hit London seasons and the WhatsOnStage award for BEST NEW MUSICAL, Heathers the Musical is back! 

Read our review of Heathers the Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket at London Theatre.

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A must-see experience in New York and Los Angeles and following a sold-out, critically-acclaimed production in the Assembly Palais du Variété spiegeltent at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical, finally hits London.

The Other Palace - Main Theatre, located in the heart of London, is a stunning theatre venue known for its distinct interior design, seasoned performances, and unique ambiance. As a principal theatre of the city, it continues to draw in art lovers with its exceptional theatrical programming. The Main Theatre, bejeweled with sumptuous architectural charm and antiquity, houses 312 seats arranged to ensure an intimate setting and a clear-stage view from all corners. Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a grand foyer, leading to the spacious atrium draped in elegance. The stunning auditorium's red velvet seats, embellished with Edwardian era inspiration, set the mood for the night. Each performance at this theatre is a memorable experience, thanks to the state-of-the-art sound and lighting facilitation that promises immersive viewing. For refreshments, various bars on different levels cater to your needs, and the theatre also has provisions for wheelchair users. 

**How to get to the venue:** The Other Palace is well-connected by public transport. It's a short walk from Victoria Station, which is served by numerous buses, tubes, and trains, making it easily accessible from all parts of London. There are also various car parks nearby for those who prefer driving, like the Q-Park Westminster, which offers pre-booking options. 

Please note that due to its central location, traffic can get busy, so it is recommended to plan your journey in advance.

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Formerly the St. James Theatre, The Other Palace opened its doors in February 2017. It's a home and breeding ground for musicals at various stages of development. 

The Other Palace focuses on four key areas: programming, creative use of spaces, musical theatre development and audience engagement. West End premieres have taken place at The Other Palace, including *Amelie*, *Be More Chill* and *Heathers*.

## Where is *Heathers* in London?

*Heathers* is at The Other Palace in London. The Other Palace is located in Victoria. It's close to the Victoria Palace Theatre and the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

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The Other Palace - Main Theatre in London is an elegant 312-seat theatre venue, known for diverse performances and unique ambiance, conveniently located near Victoria Station.

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