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The brilliant *[Wicked](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets)* movie is defying gravity with both cinema audiences and awards bodies — it’s a huge box office hit, and it’s been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo, and Best Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande. 

That makes it the perfect time to look back at *Wicked*’s incredible stage journey, following that Yellow Brick Road all the way from its original San Francisco...

A timeline of 'Wicked' in the West End and beyond

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Long before Elphaba and Glinda became Oscar-nominated Hollywood stars, they have delighted audiences in London and around the country — and the world! Get to know their full theatre history.

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Born in Suffolk in 1979, Kerry Ellis is a West End actress. She attended the Ann Holland School of Theatre Dance, and spent the summer swith the National Youth Music Theatre.

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Born in Bath in 1983, Alice Fearn is best known for her acclaimed takeovers of Elphaba in Wicked and Beverley Bass in Come From Away.

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Lucy St Louis is a West End actress, best known for playing Diana Ross in Motown the Musical. In 2021, she’ll return to the West End as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, becoming the first actress of colour to play the role in London.

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Since it was introduced as an 'experiment' in 2009 (with Helen Mirren’s *Phèdre* the guinea pig production), the National Theatre’s NT Live scheme has been a great democratiser of theatre, recording world-class productions and beaming them into cinemas across the UK and beyond. 

The benefits are undeniable: for creatives, it ensures their work gets seen by far wider audiences; for punters, it’s a chance to catch cutting-edge productions that are otherwise sold out, too expensive, or too far...

Opinion: How well does 'Macbeth', starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, work on screen?

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With the cameras in control, the eyes are not permitted to roam freely in screenings of the Donmar Warehouse production of *Macbeth*, which is now released in cinemas around the UK. But are there other benefits to seeing this play on screen? asks our writer Holly O'Mahony.

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Listen up, old sport! The lead cast has been revealed for [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/43205-the-great-gatsby), which transfers from Broadway to the London Coliseum in the West End on 11 April. The show will run until 7 September.

Jamie Muscato will play Jay Gatsby. His theatre credits include Anatole in the recent production of *Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812* at the Donmar Warehouse, as well as *Moulin Rouge!* (Piccadilly Theatre), *Once* (London...

Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann to play the leads in 'The Great Gatsby' musical

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The Broadway production of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel opened in April 2024, with Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada as the leads. The musical comes to the West End on 11 April.

West End stars Beverley Knight and Billy Porter will host the 2025 Olivier Awards this spring. The ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 6 April.

The awards ceremony honours excellence in the London theatre industry, with awards in 26 categories.

Three-time Olivier nominee Knight returned to the London stage last year in *Sister Act*. She won an award in 2023 for her performance in *Sylvia*. She is joined by *Pose* star Porter, who is currently starring in the multi-Olivier...

Beverley Knight and Billy Porter to host the 2025 Olivier Awards

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Three-time Olivier nominee Beverley Knight returned to the London stage last year in *Sister Act*, while Billy Porter is currently starring in *Cabaret* at the Kit Kat Club.

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Read all about soul superstar Beverley Knight and her latest London theatre shows at LondonTheatre.co.uk

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Billy Porter's biggest stage role to date has been the drag queen Lola, which he originated, in the Broadway premiere of *Kinky Boots* in 2013.

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Shakespeare's Globe has announced has announced programming for its summer season, which runs from April – October 2025.

Kicking off the season is *Romeo and Juliet*, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes and running from 25 April to 2 August. Abdul Sessay and Lola Shalam will star as Romeo and Juliet in Shakespeare's play about star-crossed lovers. The cast also includes Niamh James as Abram/Cover, Roman Asde as Benvolio, Léa des Garets as Lady Capulet, John Lightbody as Friar...

Shakespeare's Globe reveals 2025 summer season

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The performance of Arthur Miller's *The Crucible* will mark the first time a modern classic will be performed in the Globe Theatre.

Congratulations, you made it through January. The first 31 days of the year can feel like a lifetime — a combination of dark nights, low temperatures, and little sunlight can be difficult to get through day after day. Put the first month of the year behind you, and get ready for an action-packed February that's complete with West End theatre. 

Plus, [Valentine’s Day is right in the middle of February](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/west-end-shows-to-see-for-valentines-day),...

Top theatre to see in London in February

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It's the shortest month of the year, so time is of the essence – don't wait to book incredible London shows including *Richard II*, *Clueless*, and *The Score*.

[*The Devil Wears Prada*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/34706-the-devil-wears-prada) will extend performances at the Dominion Theatre in the West End through 3 January 2026. The production stars Vanessa Williams in the role of magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly.

Alongside Williams (*Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives*) in the cast are Olivier Award winner Matt Henry as Nigel, Georgie Buckland (*Shrek The Musical, Bedknobs and Broomsticks*) making her West End debut as Andy, Amy Di...

'The Devil Wears Prada' tickets now available through January 2026

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*The Devil Wears Prada* stars Vanessa Williams, Matt Henry, Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, James Darch, and Rhys Whitfield in the lead roles.

Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Sean Hayes will make his London theatre debut in *Good Night, Oscar* at the Barbican this summer as part of a limited seven-week season. Performances begin on 31 July.

The *Will and Grace* star previously won a Tony Award in 2023 for his performance as actor, pianist, and personality Oscar Levant in Doug Wright's play about a notorious talkshow appearance. Lisa Peterson directs.

Hayes said: “It’s thrilling to be making my West End debut at the Barbican this...

'Will and Grace' star Sean Hayes to reprise 'Good Night, Oscar' performance in London

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The *Will and Grace* actor previously won a Tony Award in 2023 for his performance as actor, pianist, and personality Oscar Levant in Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright's play.

The new cast of [*Hadestown*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/24465-hadestown-tickets) in the West End has been revealed, with the performers taking over from 11 March at the Lyric Theatre.

Desmonda Cathabel (*Aladdin*) will star as Eurydice, with Olivier Award nominee Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (*Cinderella*) as Persephone, Chris Jarman (*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*) as Hades, Olivier Award nominee Cedric Neal (*Guys & Dolls*) as Hermes, and Dylan Wood, who made his West End debut...

New 'Hadestown' West End cast revealed

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Olivier Award nominee Cedric Neal (*Guys & Dolls*) joins as Hermes, while Dylan Wood, who made his West End debut in *Hadestown* last year, returns as Orpheus.

Roll up, roll up! London theatre has often ventured into the Big Top, bringing us exciting circus spectacles like gravity-defying acrobats, hilarious clowns, jugglers, fire-breathers, stilt-walkers, and much more. It’s a natural arena for musicals, as there is plenty of inherent drama, colourful characters, and thrilling live entertainment.

One of the biggest movie-musical hits of recent times is *The Greatest Showman*, and we’re now eagerly anticipating the West End stage version of the film....

A history of circus musicals in London

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From *Barnum* and *Matilda* to the thrilling new production *Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular*, London has a long history of circus musicals.

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