If you think of comedy plays currently running in the West End, *The Play That Goes Wrong* probably comes to mind. Mischief Theatre, a British comedy acting troupe, is the mastermind behind these West End hits. They’re not just one trick ponies though — their improvisational shows and TV series have garnered critical acclaim. 

[*The Play That Goes Wrong*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/345-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets) is Mischief Theatre’s smash-hit play. Since the first performance in...

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Find out more about the leading British drama troupe, the brains behind hilarious shows like *The Play That Goes Wrong* and *The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.* 

Are you a Traitor or a Faithful? *The Traitors: Live Experience*, a stage production inspired by the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning TV series, is set to open in the West End in spring 2025. A theatre and dates have yet to be announced.

In *The Traitors* TV show, which premiered in the U.K. in 2022, contestants are split into two groups: Traitors and Faithfuls. Via various challenges and games, must try to find out and eliminate the members of the other group to win a prize.

At *The Traitors:...

'The Traitors: Live Experience' to open in the West End this spring

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The interactive stage show inspired by the hit reality TV series will allow audience members to compete with other theatregoers in various challenges.

Mischief have announced their next West End show *The Comedy About Spies*, which opens at the Noël Coward Theatre next year. Performances begin on 14 April 2025.

Written by original Mischief company members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, and directed by Matt Di Carlo, *The Comedy about Spies* is set in 1960s London, and follows a British agent who steals plans for a top-secret new weapon. 

When spies from the CIA and the KGB come together at London’s Piccadilly Hotel to track down the stolen...

Mischief's 'The Comedy About Spies' to open in the West End in 2025

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Written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, *The Comedy about Spies* follows a British agent who steals plans for a top-secret new weapon. 

*Back to the Future* has been a family favourite since the film starring Michael J Fox as Marty McFly came out in 1985 – and now there’s a musical version! With a rocking score plus all the beloved songs from the film, it’s a rollicking adventure with spectacular visual effects and lovable performances. 

Read our guide to all the activities you can make time for that will make your day all the more thrilling. See you at the clock tower!

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We can't promise time travel, but there's never a dull moment with all these exciting attractions in London! 

Mark Rosenblatt’s new play *Giant*, starring Tony winner John Lithgow, will transfer to the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre next year, following a run at the Royal Court this September. The play will run from 26 April 2025 – 2 August 2025.

Directed by Nicholas Hytner (*[Guys & Dolls](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25504-guys-and-dolls-tickets), Straight Line Crazy, La Belle Sauvage*) and designed by Bob Crowley, the play follows the acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl over the course...

John Lithgow-led 'Giant' to transfer to the West End in 2025

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The play follows the acclaimed children's author Roald Dahl over the course of a single afternoon, in the wake of scandal caused by an explicitly antisemitic article. 

Do you hear the people sing? You will do soon if you’ve booked a trip to one of the West End’s longest-running and most popular musicals, *[Les Misérables](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/300-les-miserables-tickets)*. Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil’s show, adapted from Victor Hugo’s novel, is a revolutionary epic packed with unforgettable songs like “I Dreamed A Dream” and “Bring Him Home”.

Make your *Les Misérables* outing even more incredible by adding other activities to your...

Make a day out of 'Les Misérables' in London

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Make your trip to the West End's revolutionary musical even more memorable by adding visits to an historic London pub, a French restaurant, and a museum full of historic treasures.

You can-can-can have an unforgettable night of bohemian entertainment in the West End now that Baz Luhrmann’s legendary movie *[Moulin Rouge!](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/23350-moulin-rouge-the-musical-tickets)* has become an equally spectacular stage musical. Like the film, it juxtaposes a romance set in 19th-century Paris between cabaret star Satine and aspiring composer Christian with modern pop music – in fact, the show boasts more than 70 songs in total!

Make your trip even better...

Make a day out of 'Moulin Rouge!' in London

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Make your trip to this spectacular West End musical even more memorable by adding in a trip to a world-famous art gallery, an airborne adventure, and a delicious French meal.

For the first few performances of a West End show, the show is typically in previews. The preview period allows the show to be performed in front of an audience to help spread the word of a new production, as well as allow the actors and creatives to continue working on reaching the show’s finishing point. 

Once the preview period finishes, West End shows typically invite reviewers for the official opening night. Shortly after, theatre critics publish their reviews, allowing the general public...

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In December 1997, a group of United Nations delegates at the Kyoto Conference Centre had just hours left to agree a climate deal that might save the world. That’s the riveting subject for the explosive political thriller *[Kyoto](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/42734-kyoto)*, which is hitting the West End in spring 2025 following its acclaimed premiere earlier this year.

The show is written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, the powerhouse duo behind the award-winning play *The Jungle*,...

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The gripping political thriller set during the vital 1997 UN climate conference is coming to @sohoplace in the West End. Ahead of your trip, find out what really happened!

Neither Alexander Hamilton nor Aaron Burr, the protagonists of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical phenomenon, ever came to London. Thomas Jefferson, the Act II antagonist, visited for six weeks in spring 1786. He described the architecture as “in the most wretched stile I ever saw” and "both town and country fell short of my expectations." Ouch. However, Jefferson certainly made the most of the entertainments and shopping the city had to offer. 

On the other hand, Benjamin Franklin, who first visited...

Make a day out of 'Hamilton' in London

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Explore some fascinating Anglo-American ties, including the Benjamin Franklin House, Kew Palace, and two historical churches.

Omigod you guys! Find out the lead casting for [*Legally Blonde*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24209-legally-blonde) in London this summer. *Legally Blonde* begins previews at [Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/regents-park-open-air-theatre) on 13 May, ahead of an opening night on 20 May and performances to 2 July. [*Legally Blonde* tickets are on sale now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24209-legally-blonde)

Courtney Bowman will lead the cast as Harvard law graduate, Elle Woods. Bowman’s West End credits include Anne Boleyn in *Six*, and Pritti Pasha in *Everybody’s Talking About Jamie*. 

The *Legally Blonde* cast includes Michael Ahomka-Lindsay as Emmett, Lauren Drew as Brooke, Vanessa Fisher as Vivienne, Isaac Hesketh as Margot, Nadine Higgin as Paulette, Alžbeta Matyšáková as Enid, Eugene McCoy as Callahan, Grace Mouat as Pilar, Alistair Toovey as Warner, and Hannah Yun Chamberlain as Serena. The full *Legally Blonde* cast will be revealed at a later date. 

Based on the film of the same name, *Legally Blonde* follows fashion merchandising major Elle Woods as she enrols at Harvard Law School to pursue her sweetheart, Warner Huntington III. While studying at college, Elle realises that being true to herself will never go out of style.

*Legally Blonde* premiered in the West End in 2009, starring [Sheridan Smith](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/sheridan-smith) as Elle Woods. The musical features a book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

*Six* director Lucy Moss will direct *Legally Blonde*. The creative team includes choreography by Ellen Kane, set design by Laura Hopkins, costume design by Jean Chan, lighting design by Phillip Gladwell and sound design by Tony Gayle.

*Legally Blonde* will be the first production in this summer’s season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. The season includes [*101 Dalmatians*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/19096-101-dalmatians) and [*Antigone*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24211-antigone). [Find out more about the season here](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/regents-park-open-air-theatre-announces-2022-summer-season).

*Legally Blonde* is at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre from 13 May to 2 July.

[*Legally Blonde* tickets are on sale now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24209-legally-blonde)

*Photo credit: Courtney Bowman and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay (Photos by Gabriel Mokake and Kim Hardy)*

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Omigod you guys! *Legally Blonde* is back in London. Join fashionista lawyer Elle Woods as she teaches audiences a lesson to remember — being true to yourself never goes out of style. Get ready to perfect your bend and snap at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre this summer. *Legally Blonde* tickets are available on London Theatre now.

Just like the *Legally Blonde* film, the *Legally Blonde* musical follows UCLA fashion merchandising major, Elle Woods. She’s a headstrong, popular woman, whose collegiate career is what dreams are made of. When her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, splits up with Elle to head east to Harvard Law School, she takes matters into her own hands. Leaving her Delta Nu sisters to enroll at Harvard Law too, Elle discovers there’s more to herself than hair dye, a good wardrobe, and friends. What, like being at Harvard Law is hard? 

*Legally Blonde* is based on the 2001 film of the same name, starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods. The new *Legally Blonde* London production will be directed by Lucy Moss, who has previously made history as the youngest female Broadway director for *Six*. She's already proved herself on directing girl power musicals, so we’re excited to see what Moss has up her sleeve. 

Even though the *Legally Blonde* story stays faithful to the film, there's an original score, with music and lyrics by Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe. When *Legally Blonde* premiered on Broadway in 2007, the musical gained a cult following thanks to songs like "What You Want," "Positive," and "Whipped Into Shape." The musical didn't win any Tony Awards though, and closed after 18 months on Broadway. When *Legally Blonde* opened in London, the musical enjoyed greater success, running for three years and winning three Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. 

*Legally Blonde* is the first production as part of the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2022 season. The season is rounded off by [*101 Dalmatians*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24210-101-dalmatians) and *Antigone*.

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


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Get your bend and snap ready– Legally Blonde is coming back to London! This hit adaptation of the classic film comes to the stage under the direction of Lucy Moss (*Six*). 
The story of Elle Woods’ journey to law school comes with a Best Musical Olivier Award-winning set of songs and high-energy dance numbers. 
Omigod you guys, you don’t want to miss *Legally Blonde* at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Get ready to bend and snap with fashion merchandising student turned kickass lawyer Elle Woods in *Legally Blonde*. The feel-good musical returns to London for a limited engagement at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Book *Legally Blonde* tickets in London on TodayTix.

The *Legally Blonde* musical centres around Elle Woods. She’s a preppy, headstrong UCLA student who is head over heels in love with her boyfriend Warner Huntington III. That’s until he suddenly dumps her because she’s not “serious.” Most people would get back at their ex’s in a calm, considered way, but not Elle. 

With the help of her Delta Nu sisters, Elle enrolls in the Harvard law programme and confronts Warner head on. Along the way, Elle discovers there’s more to life than petty arguments. She learns an important lesson too: being true to yourself never goes out of style.

Join Elle Woods in London this summer and keep it positive with *Legally Blonde* theatre tickets.

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## What to Watch For: 

- The *Legally Blonde* musical is the first show in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre summer 2022 season. Upcoming shows in 2022 include the world premiere of *101 Dalmatians* and a *Antigone* play adaptation.
- *Legally Blonde* in London premiered at the Savoy Theatre in 2009. Sheridan Smith and Duncan James starred in the musical. *Legally Blonde* won three Oliviers including Best New Musical. 
- When listening to the *Legally Blonde* music, the songs may shave a familiar musical feel. Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin created the *Legally Blonde* score and then later worked on the original music for *Heathers*. Both musicals are in London right now! 
- Lucy Moss directs Legally Blonde in London. She previously directed *Six* in the West End, a critically-acclaimed girlpower musical. Moss also made history as the youngest female director on Broadway.

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“Is this the face of Harvard Law?” the admission team asks in [*Legally Blonde*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24209-legally-blonde). They’ve received a last-minute application from Elle Woods, a blonde Barbie-eseque UCLA grad who doesn’t scream “typical lawyer.” In the space of a few months, she charms her way through the Ivy League school, proving that being yourself never goes out of style.

We first fell for the *Legally Blonde* story two decades ago, when Reese Witherspoon played the spunky, feminist law student in the original film. Sheridan Smith then delighted audiences in the West End musical premiere a decade later (a production I personally credit to changing the way I view musical theatre for life.) 

We’re in a different sociocultural landscape than when *Legally Blonde* took over the stage and screen in the '00s. The rise of social media, the legalisation of same-sex marriages, and the #MeToo movement now influence the way in which we see Elle Woods’s story in 2022.

Thankfully, Lucy Moss’s direction excellently captures today’s multi-generational issues. A few line changes here and there — of course Elle Woods would know Timothée Chalamet — bring a current focus to *Legally Blonde* which makes it the must-see feel-good musical.

Praise must go to Natalie Gallacher as casting director, as the *Legally Blonde* cast reflect a diverse society, and it’s something which the wider theatre community should take note of. 

Isaac Hesketh makes history as the first non-binary actor to play Elle's sorority sister Margot. However, showcasing such a diverse cast exposes how the material was originally written with one gender in mind. 

Courtney Bowman delivers a polished performance as Elle Woods, confidently strutting around the stage while simultaneously melting our hearts. Nadine Higgin — who understudied the role of Paulette in the West End a decade ago — is a perfect pairing for Bowman’s Elle as the kooky hairdresser with maternal aplomb.

Alistair Toovey and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay contrast excellently as the lawyers and love interests, Warner Huntington III and Emmett Forest, respectively. Ahomka-Lindsay cleverly internalises Emmett’s personal struggles, so that by “Take It Like a Man” — a musical number where Emmett finds a new sense of style — we believe he’s found a new sense of self.

Lauren Drew stands out as Brooke Wyndham, displaying a Herculean feat of skipping, singing, and riffing without breaking a sweat. Kudos to Ellen Kane for choreographing such a smart “Whipped Into Shape” routine.

It’s a shame then that creatively, this *Legally Blonde* misses the mark. While Laura Hopkins’ set design incorporates Elle Woods-bubblegum pink throughout, the mismatched curtain design to reflect braided hair looks strawlike. While Jean Chan’s in-vogue costume colour palettes complement one another, but the overuse of thin, stretchy material screams Primark instead of Prada. 

The show tows a thin line between trendy and kitsch . The Greek chorus’ Britney mics stick out like sore thumbs, and singing “Keep it Positive” closer to “Keep ih Posaaa-taaave” felt dated. And the jury’s out on casting actors to play the dogs, Bruiser and Rufus.

On the surface, this is a *Legally Blonde* for the Instagram-lovers and TikTokers. Elle Woods is a modern-day icon, and any *Legally Blonde* musical must play up to the blonde “bimbo” stereotype in part. But this *Legally Blonde* is an assured and snappy production which fits slap-bang into the present day. The sheer joy resonating around the auditorium as we see Elle graduate should be illegal. 

Bend and snap your way to [Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/regents-park-open-air-theatre) this summer. What, like it’s hard? 

[*Legally Blonde is at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to 2 July. Book Legally Blonde tickets on London Theatre.*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24209-legally-blonde)

*Photo credit: Legally Blonde (Photo by Pamela Raith)*

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**Regent's Park Open Air Theatre** is a London-based theatre venue that sits within a beautiful Royal Park. Offering a unique and innovative style of performing arts, the outdoor venue, encapsulated by the lush park surroundings, creates a magical and immersive theatrical experience. The theatre holds a capacity of 1,240 individuals, showcasing a variety of performances from classic Shakespearean plays to modern contemporary pieces, and even musicals. It was established in 1932, and the uniqueness of the venue has since then captivated the hearts of both Londoners and guests from all around the world. The theatre's characteristic feature - total exposure to the elements - often compels creative interpreters to rethink and reshape their performances, resulting in unforgettable renderings of familiar plays. Spectators can also enjoy food and drinks at the theatre's bar and grill.

**How to get to the venue:** The theatre is based close to Baker Street and Great Portland Street underground stations thereby making it easily accessible by underground trains. Alternatively, several bus routes also operate in the vicinity of the park. If you prefer a scenic ride, cycle docking stations are located at nearby Albany Street and Marylebone Road for those who prefer to cycle or walk. Keep in mind that there is only limited parking available around Regent's Park, so public transport is advised. 

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The Open Air Theatre has been a permanent feature in London’s Regent’s Park since 1932. The outdoor theatre is leased by The Royal Parks to The New Shakespeare Company Ltd which is a registered charity and a not-for-profit company. The season mainly takes place between May to September. 

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has a seating capacity of 1,240, and welcomes audiences to new revivals and award-winning shows all summer long.

__Tickets are non-refundable in the event of cancellation because of the weather__ but may be exchanged in accordance with the Weather Policy.

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