The National Theatre's production of Beth Steel's *Till the Stars Come Down* will transfer to the West End this summer for a limited run. Performances begin at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 1 July, running until 27 September.

Steel's play, which had its world premiere in January last year, is a heartbreaking and hilarious portrayal of a working-class, larger-than-life family, as they come together on the day of Sylvia and Marek’s wedding day.

[In a five-star review for...

'Till the Stars Come Down' to transfer to the West End

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Beth Steel's play had its world premiere at the National Theatre in January last year and tells the story of a working-class, larger-than-life family, as they come together on the day of a wedding.

Mischief Theatre will present a new production of *Christmas Carol Goes Wrong* in the West End year, as part of a UK tour. The show heads to the Apollo Theatre from 6 December for a seven-week season.

Written Mischief original members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, the new comedy  brings back the chaos of The Cornley Amateur Drama Society as they take on the Charles Dickens classic, *A Christmas Carol*.

A televised version of the same concept was presented by the company in...

'Christmas Carol Goes Wrong' to run in the West End during festive period

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A televised version of *Christmas Carol Goes Wrong* was presented by Mischief Theatre in 2017, and featured David Suchet. It now comes to the West End in a live version.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s [*Starlight Express*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24471-starlight-express-tickets) has extended for a fifth time at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in London. Performances will now continue until 1 March 2026.

The musical, which has been nominated for three Olivier Awards, follows a train set that comes to life and 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...

'Starlight Express' extends performances through March 2026

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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.

International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March, is a celebration of women – from marking their achievements to raising awareness of campaigns for women's rights and fundraising for female-focused charities. It's all about making a collective effort to foster gender equity through positive, impactful change.

International Women's Day was born out of the universal female suffrage movement and the labour movement of the early 20th century. In 1909, the Socialist Party of America organised a...

Female-led West End shows to see for International Women's Day

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Celebrate the joy of International Women's Day with West End shows that continue to challenge stereotypes and champion the power of individuality in society. 

As we celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we take a look at some of the notable women creating brilliant work in theatre today, both on stage and in creative roles. 

The [2025 Olivier nominations](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/2025-olivier-awards-nominations-announced-with-fiddler-on-the-roof-leading) include Lindsey Ferrentino for Best New Play for *The Fear of 13*, and Eline Arbo nominated for both Best New Play (in an English version by Stephanie Bain) and...

Women to watch in the West End in 2025

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We take a look at some of the most exciting female talent in theatre today, including Indhu Rubasingham, shortly taking the top job at the National Theatre.

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Imelda Staunton - LON

Born in London in 1956, Imelda Staunton trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she trained alongside Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall and graduated in 1976.

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Tamsin Greig was born in 1966 in Kent and then moved to Kilburn at a young age. She later studied at the University of Birmingham, graduating with a first in Drama and Theatre Arts.

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__UPDATE: Aya Cash (*The Boys, The Franchise, You’re the Worst*) will make her West End debut as US Publisher Jessie Stone, with Tessa Bonham Jones (*Dune: Prophecy, The Young Woman and the Sea*), Olivier Award nominee Rachael Stirling (*The Divine Mrs S*), and Richard Hope (*Hijack*) returning from the Royal Court run as Hallie, Felicity Crosland, and Wally Saunders, respectively. __

Mark Rosenblatt’s new play *Giant*, starring Tony winner John Lithgow, will transfer to the West End's Harold...

Full casting revealed for West End transfer of John Lithgow-led 'Giant' 

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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. 

The new stage adaptation of *The Greatest Showman* will premiere in Bristol in spring 2026, with a casting search underway for the show's company.

Opening at Bristol Hippodrome, *The Greatest Showman* on stage will feature the music of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, including “The Greatest Show,” “A Million Dreams,” “Come Alive,” “Rewrite the Stars”, and "This is Me". New songs have also been written for the musical.

The creative team includes book by Tim Federle (*Ferdinand, High School Musical:...

'The Greatest Showman' announces world premiere in the UK

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The musical, based on the 2017 film, will open at Bristol Hippodrome next year. Casey Nicholaw, whose production of Disney's *Hercules* opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer, directs.

Once again, the Olivier Awards will celebrate what has been an extraordinary year of London Theatre, from singing trains and Russian rockers to rival Greek tragedies and a theatricalised climate conference.

Recognition is spread across various deserving productions with underdogs such as *Titanique, Shifters*, and *The Curious Case of Benjamin Button* nominated alongside celebrated heavyweights *Hello, Dolly!, Oedipus,* and *Oliver!.*

The clear frontrunner, however, is the revival of *Fiddler...

The Olivier Awards 2025: who should and who will win?

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Theatre critic and influencer Mickey-Jo Boucher takes a look at this year's Olivier Awards nominations, looking at who will win and should win, as well as who missed out.

The four-time Olivier-nominated new musical [*The Curious Case of Benjamin Button*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29855-the-curious-case-of-benjamin-button) has extended performances at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End. The show is now booking until 30 August 2025.

Jethro Compton and Darren Clark's musical, based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, has been nominated for Best New Musical, Outstanding Musical Contribution, Best Actor in a Musical for John Dagleish, and Best...

'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' tickets now available through August 2025

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The musical has been nominated for Best New Musical, Outstanding Musical Contribution, Best Actor in a Musical, and Best Actress in a Musical at this year's Olivier Awards.

John Dagleish — LON

John Dagleish was a part of the original cast of *Sunny Afternoon* at Hampstead Theatre, which transferred to the West End in 2014.

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The full list of Olivier Award nominations for 2025 was announced today, 4 March. The nominations were revealed by Olivier Award winners Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis, who won Best Actor and Actress in a Musical for *Sunset Boulevard* last year. The pair were dressed in their *Sunset Boulevard* costumes, complete with fake blood, for the occasion. 

*Fiddler on the Roof* leads the pack, with 13 nominations including Best Musical Revival and representation across the four acting categories...

2025 Olivier Awards nominations announced, with 'Fiddler on the Roof' leading

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Find out the full details of the 2025 Olivier Award nominations. The ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 6 April, with Beverley Knight and Billy Porter hosting.

Queen's birthday honours List: TREVOR NUNN, HAROLD PINTER, DAVID SUCHET