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The best way to start off your new year is with plenty of new shows! Happily, London is as busy as ever when it comes to great plays, musicals, comedy, cabaret and more, so you can find loads of enticing options in the West End and beyond in January 2025. 

Noel Streatfeild’s children's classic [*Ballet Shoes*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43183-ballet-shoes) is continuing the festive cheer long into 2025 at the National Theatre, while [*The...

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The original cast members of the National Theatre and Broadway production of [*Hadestown*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24465-hadestown-tickets) will reprise their roles for a limited run in the West End next year. They will take over at the Lyric Theatre from 11 February to 9 March 2025. 

Reeve Carney (*Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark*) will return as Orpheus, André De Shields (*The Full Monty, Warp!, The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehaving*) as Hermes, Amber Gray (*Eureka Day, Here We Are, Natasha,...

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Reeve Carney will return as Orpheus, André De Shields as Hermes, Amber Gray as Persephone, Eva Noblezada as Eurydice, and Patrick Page as Hades.

Initial casting has been set for the return of the Olivier Award-winning play [*Dear England*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43212-dear-england), written by James Graham. The show will return to the National Theatre in London for a 10-week run in March 2025.

Gwilym Lee, who has starred in a number of Shakespeare's plays, as well as the Queen biopic *Bohemian Rhapsody* (2018), will play the lead role of football manager Gareth Southgate, as he attempts to coach the England men's team to...

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Gwilym Lee will play the lead role of football manager Gareth Southgate, taking over from Joseph Fiennes who received an Olivier nod for his performance.

[*Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/37379-come-alive) has extended performances at the Empress Museum in London until September 2025.

Inspired by the world of *The Greatest Showman*, *Come Alive!* features Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s songs from the 2017 film, with an original storyline, all within a 700-seat Big Top venue. There's also an immersive pre-show experience, with on-site food options, multiple bars, and circus...

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The London transfer of Olivier Award winner James Graham's play [*Punch*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/41716-punch), about the true story of a one-punch crime, has been extended by two weeks at the Young Vic. Performances will now run until 26 April.

Graham (*Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood*) brought Jacob Dunne’s moving memoir *Right From Wrong* to the Nottingham Playhouse stage earlier this year. It tells the story of teenager Jacob Dunne, who punches someone one...

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Graham's play is based on Jacob Dunne’s moving memoir *Right From Wrong* and tells his story of a one-punch crime, which has fatal consequences. 

Nobody puts baby in the corner! First-look artist impressions have been released of new west-London venue Capital Theatre, which will open with a production of [*Dirty Dancing*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43487-dirty-dancing) in October 2025. 

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Casting has been announced for [*The Gift*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43087-the-gift), which opens at the Park Theatre in London on 22 January.

Nicholas Burns (*Nathan Barley, Benidorm, Black Mirror*) will take on the lead role of Colin. He is joined by Laura Haddock (*Downton Abbey: A New Era, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Inbetweeners Movie*) as Lisa and Alex Price (*Father Brown*, originated Draco Malfoy in *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* in the West End and on Broadway) as...

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Further casting has been announced for the UK premiere of *Here We Are*, which opens at the National Theatre in London on 23 April 2025.

Inspired by two of Luis Buñuel’s films – *The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie* and *The Exterminating Angel* – *Here We Are* is the final musical by Stephen Sondheim. It follows a group of guests at a dinner party, as they realise they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.

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Inspired by two of Luis Buñuel’s films, *Here We Are* is the final musical by Stephen Sondheim and follows a group of guests at a dinner party.

Irish actor Paul Mescal is one of the biggest success stories of recent years. Born in 1996 in Maynooth, north County Kildare, Mescal initially aspired to be a footballer but discovered acting after an injury. He trained at Dublin’s Lir Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career as a stage actor.

Mescal’s mainstream breakthrough came in 2020 when he was cast as diffident student Connell Waldron in the television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel *Normal People* opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones....

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One for all, and all for one! Ahead of [*Newsies*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24908-newsies-tickets)’s first preview, more performances have been added. *Newsies* now runs at [Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre) from tomorrow, 29 November, with an opening night on 8 December, and performances to 16 Apr. 2023. Book *Newsies* tickets on London Theatre.

Based on the Newsboy Strike of 1899, the *Newsies* musical follows Jack Kelly, a newspaper boy in late 19th century New York who protests change and unites his fellow newsboys to fight for justice.

Michael Ahomka-Lindsay leads the cast as Jack Kelly. Ahead of the first performance, we chatted to Ahomka-Lindsay about starring in the musical, as well as what to expect from *Newsies*. [Read our *Newsies* interview on London Theatre. ](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/newsies-star-michael-ahomka-lindsay-anything-is-possible)

The *Newsies* cast includes Bronté Barbé, Moya Angela, Samuel Bailey, Josh Barnett, Cameron Blakely, Jack Bromage, Alex Christian, Arcangelo Ciulla, George Crawford, Ross Dawes, Joshua Denyer, Ross Dorrington, Matthew Duckett, Jacob Fisher, Jamie Golding, Damon Gould, Alex James-Hatton, Barry Keenan, Ryan Kopel, Sion Lloyd, George Michaelides, Mukeni Nel, Joshua Nkemdilim, Mark Samaras, Matt Trevorrow, Lindsay Atherton, Imogen Bailey, Bobbie Chambers, Kamilla Fernandes, Zack Guest, Jordan Isaac, Clarice Julianda, Bradley Trevethan and Lillie-Pearl Wildman.

Matt Cole directs and choreographs the show, alongside scenic design by Morgan Large, costume design by Natalie Pryce, lighting design by Mark Henderson and sound design by Tony Gayle.

## When is *Newsies* in London?

*Newsies* is in London in winter 2022. *Newsies* begins on 29 November, and performances are scheduled through April 2023.

*Newsies* is at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

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Watch what happens when a beloved show gets a whole new look. The award-winning *Newsies* musical made headlines on Broadway and now makes its UK premiere at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Now is the time to seize the day. *Newsies* tickets are available on London Theatre now. 

*Newsies* brings audiences into the heart of 19th-century New York, where a scrappy group of newsboys hawks the day's papers, barely scraping by. These teenagers' dreams of a better life go further out of reach when their boss, newspaper tycoon Joseph Pulitzer, charges them more money just to work.

Led by Jack Kelly, newsies from across the city band together as an unofficial union and go head-to-head with the powerful Pulitzer to fight for their rights as workers. Meanwhile, Katherine Plumber, one of the rare female reporters on the scene, faces her own challenge to be recognized as she covers the newsies' strike.

Menken and lyricist Jack Feldman won the Tony Award for Best Original Score when the *Newsies* musical came to Broadway in 2012. The show also won Best Choreography and got six additional Tony nominations, including Best Musical. Thanks to its awards success and ever-growing base of "fansies," *Newsies*'s planned 100-performance run repeatedly got extended, and the show ultimately played over 1,000 performances in its two-plus years on Broadway.

The *Newsies* London production takes place in the round, with the high-energy song and dance, and the world of New York, unfolding all around the audience. Olivier Award nominee Matt Cole directs and choreographs — Cole won an Olivier Award for Best Choreography for *Newsies.*

### Is *Newsies* based on a true story?

The [true story of the 1899 newsboy strike](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-about-the-real-newsboys-strike-that-inspired-the-newsies-musical) in New York inspired the plot of *Newsies*. Before it was a stage musical, though, *Newsies* was a Disney movie musical starring Christian Bale as Jack Kelly. Alan Menken composed the songs for the Newsies film, many of which made it in the musical, like "Carrying the Banner," "Santa Fe," "Seize the Day," and "King of New York."

### How long is *Newsies the Musical*?

*Newsies* runs 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an interval. Matinee performances begin at 1 or 2:30 p.m., and evening performances begin at 5:30 or 7:30 p.m.

There will be no Newsies performances from 1 - 7 May, and 26 June - 2 July.

Don't just read about the show in the news — experience *Newsies* for yourself. Tickets to *Newsies* are available now. Book your *Newsies* tickets on London Theatre today.

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Now is the time to seize the day! Join the paperboys as they embark on a life-changing strike for their rights. The U.K. premiere of *Newsies* will stun and delight audiences at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. See Matt Cole's Olivier-winning choreography. Find out more about *Newsies* tickets in London today.

Composer Alan Menken and lyricists Jack Feldman wrote the *Newsies* music, which first appeared in the 1992 Disney movie of the same name. They wrote 12 original songs for that film, many of which remain in the musical: "Santa Fe," "Carrying the Banner," and "King of New York" are a few. 

Menken in particular is a Disney legend, having composed music for iconic films like *The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,* and *Aladdin* (along with their stage adaptations), and other hit musicals like *Little Shop of Horrors* and *Sister Act*.

Harvey Fierstein, a Tony-winning writer and actor, adapted the film's screenplay (by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White) for the stage. Christian Bale starred as Jack Kelly in that movie, and while the *Newsies* film got mixed reviews, the musical has surpassed its success tenfold and become popular on its own among Disney and theatre fans.

## What to Watch For:

- *Newsies* in London is being performed in the round, with the action not just unfolding on stage, but all around the theatre and among the audience.
- *Newsies* has a "performer flying" designer on its creative team. Get ready to see some gravity-defying stunts!
- *Newsies* is based on a real-life 1899 newsboys' strike in New York, but similar events took place in the U.K. around the same time. In 1888, young workers at Bryant and May's match factory went on strike to protest poor conditions there.
- The character of Jack Kelly is based on Kid Blink, the leader of the 1899 newsboys' strike. The union president and Kid Blink's right-hand man, David Simmons, is likely an inspiration for the character of Davey.
- Matt Cole directs and choreographs *Newsies* in London. He previously earned an Olivier Award nomination for choreographing *Fiddler on the Roof* in the West End.

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Extra, extra! Read all about it! Disney musical *[Newsies](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24908-newsies-tickets)*, which began life as a notorious film flop starring Christian Bale and was miraculously reborn as a Tony-winning Broadway show, is finally making its UK premiere at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Based on the [real-life Newsboys’ Strike](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/learn-about-the-real-newsboys-strike-that-inspired-the-newsies-musical) of 1899, its tale of unionising and campaigning for workers’ rights comes at a particularly apt time, as we see industrial action on multiple fronts.

That’s an added element to what is already a thrillingly immersive show, with the audience seated on three sides and the “newsies” (kids who sell newspapers) making great use of all the gangways and staircases. They’re constantly dashing into the crowd, either fleeing from the corrupt authorities or furthering their revolution - which kicks off when venal publisher Joseph Pulitzer unfairly raises the price of their bundles of papers in order to increase profits for himself.

Leading the strike is veteran newsie and natural leader Jack Kelly, played with a pitch-perfect combination of street-smart charisma and a vulnerable yearning to belong and be valued by rising star [Michael Ahomka-Lindsay](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/interviews/newsies-star-michael-ahomka-lindsay-anything-is-possible) (also a standout in this summer’s *[Legally Blonde](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/legally-blonde-review-regents-park-open-air-theatre)*). Jack voices his dreams in the show’s breakout ballad “Santa Fe”, which Ahomka-Lindsay delivers with spine-tingling conviction.

The score, by Disney’s beloved composer [Alan Menken](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/a-complete-guide-to-alan-menken-musicals) and lyricist Jack Feldman, is otherwise on the generic side, but its many stirring anthems (like “Carrying the Banner”, “The World Will Know”, “Seize the Day”) do the job of conveying a gathering storm. It’s a bit like a junior *[Les Mis](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/300-les-miserables-tickets)*. And while that musical was famously built on the barricades, Morgan Large’s monumental set revolves around a giant scaffolding structure that houses the newsies, evokes New York fire escapes, and opens out to reveal singer Medda’s club.

Not only that, but set pieces whoosh down from the ceiling or are whisked on by the dynamite ensemble, who turn every scene change into a mini dance number. As for the big numbers, director/choreographer Matt Cole (building on Mark Hummel’s original dance arrangements) has put together a simply jaw-dropping series of routines - the most propulsive, skilful and genuinely surprising that you’ll see anywhere this Christmas. 

Cole uses an astonishing mix of styles and vocabulary on top of a classical base (à la Jerome Robbins) to convey the toughness of the newsies, but also their youthful enthusiasm: they’re still just kids at heart. Jump rope and leapfrog meet one-handed cartwheels, split leaps, jetés, breakdance moves like whirling windmills, even cheerleading stunts. 

When they’re in the fight of their lives, they add kicks, stomps and punches too, and when they’re celebrating in the buoyant “King of New York”, we get glorious tap-dancing on tabletops and actual swinging from the light fixtures - aerial work to rival [Cirque du Soleil](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/26120-cirque-du-soleil-kurios-tickets). When the whole ensemble moves as one, it’s a force to be reckoned with, and a fantastic physical expression of the show’s themes: we are stronger together.

But I must just pick out one individual to praise. Mark Samaras, who has worked with Matthew Bourne and Crystal Pite, supplies almost otherworldly pirouettes - turn after glorious turn without moving an inch. He leads the seriously impressive balletic sections, but, like the whole fantastic company, adds cheeky rambunctiousness as well.

The scale of Cole’s numbers make phenomenal use of the cavernous Wembley Park Troubadour. The more intimate moments of the show are less well served here, and the lyrics often fall victim to an uneven sound balance and the sheer exuberance of the accompanying movement. But then the musical itself is better on generalised feeling than nuance, with Harvey Fierstein’s book telling this David and Goliath tale in big, bold brushstrokes.

The romance between Jack and pioneering, quick-witted female reporter Katherine is rather undercooked, but Ahomka-Lindsay and Bronté Barbé add heft to it, making it a real meeting of minds as well as hearts. Barbé also makes her solo number, where she wrestles with how best to write this important story (obviously, I felt seen), a real highlight thanks to her thoughtful character work and pristine, clearly projected vocals.

There’s also good work from Moya Angela as the brassy Medda, Matthew Buckett as Jack’s plucky pal Crutchie, Ryan Kobel as thoughtful newcomer Davey, and Cameron Blakely as a sharkish, steely Pulitzer. Plus it’s heartening to see the female ensemble given more to do in the second half. 

Natalie Pryce’s striking period costumes should spark a rise in flat caps (if they ever went out of style post-*[Peaky Blinders](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25895-peaky-blinders-the-rise-tickets?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1sucBhDgARIsAFoytUt8mnzR5m_ocOhC13TvzMPYbXbGpKkGOmEI61YXY-rhUd3odT6tMu8aAiMLEALw_wcB&utm_campaignid=11060757766&utm_adgroupid=140567314064&utm_adid=623318585033&utm_term=peaky%20blinders%20london&utm_matchtype=e&utm_campaign=TTG_LT_g_uk_acq_search_shows&utm_adgroup=Shows_Peaky_Blinders_All&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1sucBhDgARIsAFoytUt8mnzR5m_ocOhC13TvzMPYbXbGpKkGOmEI61YXY-rhUd3odT6tMu8aAiMLEALw_wcB)*), and Mark Henderson’s lighting directs our attention in this mighty arena and changes the mood superbly - from vast dramatic shafts of light to an evocative sequence with lanterns.

While this underdog tale doesn’t have the most sophisticated of narratives, I can absolutely see its themes resonating with audiences, particularly its inspiring message that the next generation of social justice warriors can change the world. We could do with that hope right now - and with a huge, spectacular show which proves, once and for all, that musical theatre is good for the soul. Seize the day and get your tickets while you can: *Newsies* is going to be hitting the headlines for all the right reasons.

*Newsies is at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre through 16 April. Book Newsies tickets on London Theatre.*

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The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a characterful and vibrant venue nestled in the heart of London. The modern interior exudes a welcoming and spirited energy, designed to provide an immersive theatre experience for all its patrons. It's large and spacious, yet it retains an intimate vibe that enhances every performance. The quality of acoustics in this theatre is phenomenal, bolstering its reputation as a prime location for live performances and events. The theatre offers a dynamic range of shows from musicals, comedies, to drama, appealing to a wide demographic of theatre goers.

 **How to get to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre**

Located in London's live events district and easily reachable by public transport, with multiple options available. If you're travelling by tube, the Wembley Park station is a short walk away, serviced by the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines. Overground trains also connect directly to Wembley Stadium station. For those driving, there is paid parking available in close proximity to the venue. Nearby, you'll also find plenty of food and drink options to complete your visit.

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