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Wunderbar, wunderbar! There’s our favourite star above! Cole Porter’s Shakespeare-inspired 1949 classic *Kiss Me, Kate* won the first ever Tony Award for Best Musical and is famous for its lush and irreverent score. You can hear Porter's songs in all their glory at the Barbican this summer. 

The show follows warring ex-spouses Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham as they play Kate and Petruchio in a musical production of *The Taming of the Shrew*. There's plenty of backstage farce and the show...

A guide to all the songs from 'Kiss Me, Kate'

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As the Cole Porter classic returns to London, we take a look at its irrepressible score, including "Wunderbar", "Brush Up Your Shakespeare", and "Always True to You in My Fashion".

We all fell in love with Netflix’s gorgeous queer-centric, coming-of-age series *Heartstopper*, adapted by Alice Osman from her webcomic and graphic novels. The story centres on teenagers Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, who gradually form a relationship, and support one another on their parallel paths.

The series also digs into the lives of their friends, including Tao, Elle, Isaac, Tara, and Darcy, as they explore their sexualities and identities – whether making the leap from besties to...

See the stars of 'Heartstopper' in the West End and on Broadway

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Kit Connor, Joe Locke, and more from Netflix's hugely successful series are appearing in shows like *Romeo + Juliet*, *Sweeney Todd*, and *Cabaret*.

New casting has been announced for Agatha Christie’s long-running murder mystery *The Mousetrap*. Philip Franks will also be joining the production as its new director.

The new company members will join the production from 27 May, and include Lucy Doyle (*The Play That Goes Wrong*) as Mollie Ralston, Daniel Cech-Lucas (*Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtain*) as Giles Ralston, Lynton Appleton (*Richard II*) as Christopher Wren, Jules Melvin (*Witness for the Prosecution*) as Mrs Boyle, Ben Onwukwe...

New cast revealed for 'The Mousetrap' in the West End

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The production will receive a new director in the form of Philip Franks, who is also an actor and set to appear in *Oliver!* at the Gielgud Theatre in December.

The complete cast has been set for Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne's revival of *Oliver!*, which opens at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End on 14 December.

New cast members include Oscar Conlon-Morrey (*Mother Goose*) as Mr Bumble, Katy Secombe (*The Music Ma*n) as Widow Corney, Stephen Matthews (*Strictly Ballroom*) as Mr Sowerberry/Dr Grimwig, and Jamie Birkett (*Peter Pan Goes Wrong*) as Mrs Sowerberry/Mrs Bedwin.

They join the previously announced Simon Lipkin (*Guys and Dolls*) as...

Full cast announced for 'Oliver!' in the West End

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The cast of *Oliver!* will include Simon Lipkin as Fagin, Shanay Holmes as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell as Bill Sikes, and Billy Jenkins as the Artful Dodger. 

The lead cast has been announced for the English language premiere of [*Your Lie in April*.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/40886-your-lie-in-april) Performances begin at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End on 28 June for a 12-week run.

The musical will star Zheng Xi Yong as Kōsei Arima, Rachel Clare Chan as Tsubaki Sawabe, and Dean John-Wilson as Ryota Watari, who all starred in the two concert versions of the show last month at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. They are joined by Mia...

Lead cast announced for 'Your Lie in April' in the West End

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Zheng Xi Yong, Rachel Clare Chan, and Dean John-Wilson will reprise their roles in Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn's musical, while Mia Kobayashi makes her debut.

It’s behind you! The [Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/venues/london-palladium) pantomime has an incredible history stretching right back to 1914. The tradition was revived in 2016, and every year since the London Palladium has hosted the starriest panto in town, with big names from comedy, variety, and musical theatre joining forces for fabulous festive entertainment.

This year’s Christmas treat is *Robin Hood*, with Palladium regular Julian Clary in the starring role as the daring...

Learn all about the history of the Palladium panto ahead of 'Robin Hood'

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Julian Clary stars in the title role of *Robin Hood*, the 2024 Palladium pantomime, alongside Jane McDonald, Marisha Wallace, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Rob Madge, and more.

[*Stranger Things: The First Shadow*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/29263-stranger-things-the-first-shadow) has announced that performances will extend until 16 February 2025. The Olivier Award-winning play has been at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End since 14 December 2023.

Kate Trefry's prequel to the hit Netflix series, which tells the story of how a young Henry Creel became Vecna in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, is directed by Stephen Daldry, with co-direction by Justin...

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' extends performances through February 2025

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A prequel to The Duffer Brothers' hit Netflix show, *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* won the Olivier Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play this year.

The school summer holidays are fast approaching, and once again London theatre has plenty of exciting options if you’re looking for kid-friendly entertainment. The West End is always a great bet for [family shows](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids), whether it's dedicated productions for young audiences or those that work for theatregoers from children up to grandparents, and everyone in between.

You’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to plays or musicals, length of show,...

Book tickets to summer West End shows suitable for children

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Enjoy a family-friendly show in the West End, and introduce little ones to the magic of live theatre all summer long at shows specifically designed for children.

Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction, making for fantastic drama. Just look at Hollywood’s fondness for a biopic, like Bradley Cooper’s *Maestro* or the latest Amy Winehouse movie. Even if we’ve read countless history books or articles, we can’t resist viewing these figures again through the lens of fiction.

Of course, there’s a long tradition of translating true stories for the theatre. Shakespeare’s canon is the prime example, teeming with actual historical figures like Antony and...

See incredible West End shows based on true stories

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Discover the unbelievable true stories throughout history now immortalised in West End shows, from *Six* to the Tina Turner musical.

Further casting has been announced for Rodgers and Hammerstein’S *Oklahoma!* in Concert, which will star Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen. The concert will run for two nights at Theatre Royal Drury Lane this August.

Joining the previously announced Phil Dunster (*Ted Lasso*) as Curly and Zizi Strallen (*Mary Poppins*) as Laurey are Christina Bianco (*The Rise and Fall of Little Voice*) as Ado Annie, Jordan Shaw (*Les Misérables*) as Will Parker, two-time Olivier Award winner Joanna Riding...

Full cast announced for Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Oklahoma! in Concert' in the West End

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*Ted Lasso*'s Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen (*Mary Poppins*) will star as Curly and Laurey in this musical about a farm girl caught between two rival suitors.

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