If you head to Waterloo station, you’ll find yourself within walking distance of not one but two leading London theatres with “Vic” in their name: the [Old Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/old-vic-theatre) and the [Young Vic](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/young-vic). Both are situated on The Cut in south-east London, about a five-minute stroll apart.

These popular subsidised venues are also both theatrical hotspots, programming an enticing range of cutting-edge new work and...

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Learn all about the history of these neighbouring London venues, and how to tell them apart – plus exciting upcoming shows to book for.

Adrien Brody, Celia Imrie, Samira Wiley, and Tamsin Greig will star in Tim Sheader's inaugural season at the Donmar Warehouse in London. The season includes the world premieres of two new plays, the UK premiere of a musical, and a revival.

The first show in the season is the world premiere of *The Fear of 13* by Lindsey Ferrentino, which is based on the true story of Nick Yarris who spent 22 years on Death Row after wrongly being convicted of murder. Directed by Justin Martin, the play will...

Adrien Brody, Celia Imrie, Samira Wiley, and Tamsin Greig to star in new Donmar Warehouse season

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The first show in the season is the world premiere of *The Fear of 13,* which is based on the true story of Nick Yarris who spent 22 years on Death Row.

The full cast and creative team has been set for Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play [*Giant*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39984-giant) at the [Royal Court](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/royal-court-theatre) in London. The play explores the antisemitism that has surrounded writer Roald Dahl's legacy.

Rachael Stirling (*The Divine Mrs S*) will star as Roald Dahl’s fiancée Felicity Crosland, with Romola Garai (*Scoop, Atonement*) as Dahl’s Jewish American publisher Jessie Stone, Tessa...

Full cast announced for John Lithgow-led 'Giant' at Royal Court

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Rachael Stirling, Romola Garai, Tessa Bonham Jones, and Richard Hope will join John Lithgow and Elliot Levey in Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play.

*The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical*, adapted from Rick Riordan’s 2005 book series, will have its London premiere at The Other Palace this November.

The rock musical first premiered off-Broadway in 2014 and went on to have two US tours. It had an additional off-Broadway run in 2017 and a 16-week run on Broadway in 2019.

The musical follows New York City teenager Percy Jackson, who discovers he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon. Struggling to control his new powers,...

'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' to have London premiere

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The musical, which is based on Rick Riordan’s 2005 book series, has a book by Joe Tracz (*Be More Chill*) and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki (*Monstersongs*).

It will go the distance! Disney's *Hercules* will premiere in the West End in summer 2025 at the [Theatre Royal Drury Lane](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/theatre-royal-drury-lane), with exact dates to be announced.

Based on the hit 1997 animated film, itself inspired by Greek mythology, *Hercules* follows the legendary hero, a demigod who lives among mortals. He must prove his strength and worthiness to take his godly place on Mount Olympus. Things are complicated by his evil uncle...

'Hercules' musical to premiere in the West End

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The latest Disney musical, inspired by the hit 1997 animated film, has been in the works since 2019, premiering in the U.S. before going to Germany and the U.K.

*Bridgerton* actor Jonathan Bailey will star in a new production of *Richard II* at the [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/the-bridge-theatre) next year. The show will run from February to May, 2025.

Bailey is best known for his portrayal of Lord Anthony in the steamy Netflix period drama *Bridgerton*. He is set to play Fiyero in the *Wicked* film, which opens in cinemas later this year, and is in production on *Jurassic World*, leading the film alongside Scarlett...

'Bridgerton' actor Jonathan Bailey to star in 'Richard II' at Bridge Theatre

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Bailey is best known for his portrayal of Lord Anthony in the Netflix period drama *Bridgerton*. He is set to play Fiyero in the *Wicked* film later this year.

Benedict Lombe’s *Shifters* will transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End this summer following a run at the Bush Theatre earlier this year. Lombe will become the third Black British female playwright to have her play staged in the West End. 

Heather Agyepong (*School Girls; or The African Mean Girls Play*) and Tosin Cole (*Supacell, Doctor Who*) will reprise their roles as young lovers Des and Dre. 

*Shifters* tells the sprawling love story of Dre and Des, who fall in and out of...

Benedict Lombe’s 'Shifters' to open in the West End

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Benedict Lombe will become the third Black British female playwright to have her play staged in the West End, following Natasha Gordon and Yasmin Joseph.

Katherine Moar's *Farm Hall* will transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket this August for a limited run. *Farm Hall* is Moar's first play, and it became the best-selling show in the history of Jermyn Street Theatre when it opened in spring 2023.

Directed by Stephen Unwin, the play tells the story of six of Germany’s leading nuclear scientists, who are detained at a country estate by Allied forces during the Second World War.

The ensemble cast includes David Yelland (*The Crown, Chariots of Fire,...

'Farm Hall' to transfer to the West End

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*Farm Hall* is Katherine Moar's first play, and heads to the West End following a run at Jermyn Street Theatre in spring 2023. Stephen Unwin directs.

Gina Beck and Michael Simkins will join the cast of Nicholas Hytner’s immersive production of *Guys & Dolls* at the Bridge Theatre this September.

Beck, who has starred in a number of hit West End musicals including *Matilda, The Sound of Music, Show Boat, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera,* and *Les Misérables*, will play Sarah Brown, taking over the role from Celinde Schoenmaker. Michael Simkins (*John Gabriel Borkman, Backstairs Billy, The Unfriend, Fracked!, Yes, Prime Minister, Mamma Mia!*)...

Gina Beck and Michael Simkins to join 'Guys & Dolls' at Bridge Theatre

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Gina Beck has starred in *Matilda, The Sound of Music,* and *Wicked*, while Michael Simkins has appeared in *Backstairs Billy, The Unfriend,* and *Mamma Mia!*.

This really is the year of Jamie Lloyd. The prolific and boundlessly inventive director just enjoyed a sweep at the Olivier Awards for his astounding revival of *[Sunset Boulevard](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/sunset-boulevard-review-savoy-theatre)*, and the production is now heading to Broadway. Another of his shows is the hottest ticket in the West End: *[Romeo & Juliet](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/39325-romeo-and-juliet)*, led by *Spider-Man* actor Tom Holland.

That...

Learn more about Jamie Lloyd before seeing 'Romeo & Juliet' or 'Sunset Boulevard'

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Lloyd is a global force, with a Tom Holland-starring Shakespeare production in the West End and his award-winning musical revival transferring to Broadway.

New musical [*Your Lie in April*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40886-your-lie-in-april) is heading to the West End for a 12-week run this summer. The musical will open at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 28 June.

*Your Lie in April* follows teenage piano prodigy Kōsei Arima, who finds himself unable to play music after his mother's death. But when he strikes up a friendship with violinist Kaori Miyazono, she slowly encourages him to perform again.

The musical has music by multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn (*Bonnie & Clyde, Jekyll & Hyde, Death Note The Musical*) with lyrics by Carly Robyn Green and Tracy Miller.

The *Your Lie in April* manga, published in 2011, has sold over 7.5 million copies in 17 countries. It was adapted into a 22-part anime TV series in 2014, a Japanese live-action film in 2016, and a
Japanese stage production in 2017. Wildhorn’s musical opened in Tokyo in 2022, followed by a Japan tour. This production is its English language premiere.

Wildhorn said: “*Your Lie In April* is a love letter to the beautiful power of music - to heal, to take us through life’s adventures, to create our most precious memories… I’ve never had more fun than creating this music!”

Cast and creative team are yet to be announced.

Book [*Your Lie in April* tickets](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40886-your-lie-in-april) on London Theatre.

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*Your Lie in April* is a musical with a fantastic creative team. The show is composed by Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. This isn’t the first time Wildhorn has worked to adapt manga for the stage; he also composed the hit musical, *Death Note*. In fact, much of the creative team on *Your Lie in April* was also involved in *Death Note*, including director and choreographer Nick Winston (*Loserville, Pippin*) and designer Justin Williams (*La Bamba–A Musical*). 

“I watched the anime of *Your Lie in April*, and when I was done crying, I raced to the piano and wrote it in one fit of inspiration,” [said Wildhorn](https://playbill.com/article/frank-wildhorn-your-lie-in-april-musical-will-receive-west-end-concert-staging). “It’s a love letter to the healing power of music, a coming-of-age story with truly universal themes of family, friendship, loss, first love and the bridge between childhood and becoming a young adult. I’m thrilled for West End audiences to hear the English language debut.” 

## What to watch for 

- This manga has been such a hit that it was adapted into an anime TV series and a live-action film before its most recent adaptation for the stage.
- The world premiere of *Your Lie in April* was delayed due to COVID-19, but it was finally staged in Tokyo in May 2022. 
- At the 37th Kodansha Manga Awards the manga won best shōnen manga. 
- Broadway World gave the Theatre Royal Drury Lane concert a five-star review, [saying](https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Review-YOUR-LIE-IN-APRIL-THE-MUSICAL-IN-CONCERT-Theatre-Royal-Drury-Lane-20240409), “The songs are knee-tapping show tunes with a life of their own. Even the most narrative-laden numbers that feature intricate lyricism never lose control of their poetic flair. They’re singable but deep, sophisticated but accessible. In short, it’s a dream of a score.”

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The fan-favourite tearjerker manga, *Your Lie in April*, comes to the West End following two sell-out concerts at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. 

The beloved manga, *Your Lie in April*, has sold more than 7.5 million copies and been adapted for an anime television series and a live-action film. Now, the heartwarming tale has come to the stage in an exciting musical adaptation. Book *Your Lie In April* tickets on London Theatre.

Following a sell-out two-concert launch at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the musical comes to Harold Pinter Theatre for a 12-week run. Much of the cast starred in the concert version of the show, including Rachel Clare Chan as Tsubaki Sawabe, Zheng Xi Yong (*Boarders*) as Kōsei Arima, and Dean John-Wilson (*Masters of the Air*) as Ryota Watari. A cast member who wasn’t part of the original concert is Mia Kobayashi, who is making her professional debut in the role of Kaori Miyazono. 

*Your Lie in April* in London is a heartwarming story about a young pianist who is struggling to play following his mother’s death. When he unexpectedly befriends a violinist, she helps him return to performing. 

*Your Lie in April* is a musical with an exceptional creative team, including Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Wildhorn also wrote the score of *Death Note*, another show based on a popular manga. 

“I watched the anime of *Your Lie in April*, and when I was done crying, I raced to the piano and wrote it in one fit of inspiration. It’s a love letter to the healing power of music, a coming-of-age story with truly universal themes of family, friendship, loss, first love and the bridge between childhood and becoming a young adult. I’m thrilled for West End audiences to hear the English language debut,” [Wildhorn said](https://playbill.com/article/frank-wildhorn-your-lie-in-april-musical-will-receive-west-end-concert-staging).  

Also included in the talented creative team is director and choreographer Nick Winston (*Loserville, Pippin*), designer Justin Williams (*Death Note, La Bamba–A Musical*), the English-language book is by award-winning writer Rinne B. Groff (*Compulsion, Saved!*), and lyrics are by Tracy Miller and Carly Robyn Green (*Houdini, Mac & Beth*). 


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*Your Lie in April*, the 2011 fan-favourite manga that has sold over 7.5 million copies, has been transformed into a heart-touching stage musical composed by Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-nominated Frank Wildhorn. 


Due to phenomenal demand, critically acclaimed Your Lie in April will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre for 12 weeks only. 

Ages 16+ (recommended). Includes themes of an adult and sensitive nature.

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*What is a song? A song is a dream... a place to be. Somewhere you can live. And in that place, there are no walls. No boundaries. No locks. No keys. You can go anywhere...*

The Harold Pinter Theatre opened on 15 Oct. 1881 as a comic opera house. Its name on opening was the Royal Comedy Theatre, though its ‘Royal’ epithet was dropped in 1884.

The Comedy Theatre helped establish the New Watergate Club in 1956, a society which helped overturn the stage censorship enforced by the Lord Chamberlain’s Office. The formation of the Club meant that the plays banned by the Government could be performed at this venue as it was now being run as a private club rather than a commercial entity. Notable plays in this category include Arthur Miller’s *A View from the Bridge* and Tennessee Williams’ *Cat On A Hot Tin Roof*. The censorship was finally overturned in 1968. 

Harold Pinter's works were often performed here: *The Homecoming*, *The Caretaker*, *Moonlight*, *No-Man’s Land* and *The Hothouse* all enjoyed successful runs, and Pinter directed a production of *The Old Masters* here in 2004. After his death, it was thought fitting to bestow the honour of naming a theatre after him, and the name was officially changed on 13 Oct. 2011 to the Harold Pinter Theatre. The Ambassador Theatre Group own the Harold Pinter Theatre.

## Harold Pinter Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has four levels – Stalls, Dress Circle, Royal Circle and Balcony. The top three levels are a horseshoe shape around the stalls.

The Stalls is a single block of seats, and offers good sightlines. Some seats are impaired by supportive pillars and the overhang of the Dress Circle.

The Dress Circle doesn’t offer a great raking in the seating, but the view is not affected by the overhang of the Royal Circle. 

The Royal Circle seats curve towards the stage more noticeably than the Dress Circle.

The Balcony feels very high in this theatre.

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