West End Weekly (12 July 2025): Cabaret, Joe Locke, Till the Stars Come Down, Paranormal Activity & More

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Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club hits 1,500 performances with star-studded gala

Rebecca Frecknall’s Olivier-winning revival of Cabaret has marked its 1,500th West End performance – and 2,000th globally – with a glittering celebration at the Kit Kat Club. The guest list included Janet Jackson, Eddie Redmayne and Helena Bonham Carter, nearly as dazzling as the show itself.

Paranormal Activity stage thriller set to terrify West End audiences

Inspired by the iconic horror films, a brand-new Paranormal Activity story is coming to the London stage for a strictly limited 12-week run at the Ambassadors Theatre from 5 December. Only the fearless need book…

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Michael Jackson’s unique artistry comes to life on stage in hit West End show MJ The Musical, featuring over 25 of Michael’s greatest hits including Beat It, Billie Jean, and Thriller.

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Till the Stars Come Down opens to rave reviews

Beth Steel’s acclaimed comedy-drama has landed in the West End with glowing reviews and a stellar cast including Sinéad Matthews (Hullraisers), Lucy Black (The Durrells) & Julian Kostov (The White Lotus).

★★★★★ “Conquers the West End” (Times)

★★★★ “Uproariously fun” (Standard) ★★★★ “Riveting” (Telegraph) ★★★★ “Exuberant joy” (The Stage) ★★★★ “Hilarious” (FT)

Heartstopper's Joe Locke to make West End theatre debut in Clarkston

From the writer of The Whale comes Clarkston – a tender American drama heading to the West End this autumn, starring Joe Locke (Heartstopper, Agatha All Along), Ruaridh Mollica (Sebastian) and Sophie Melville (The Way, The Pact). Tickets on sale 17 July

My Neighbour Totoro unveils new West End trailer

Now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro has released a magical new trailer – featuring a rare glimpse of Totoro himself.

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News Headlines

• Watch the new trailer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre >

• First-listen: Rachel Zegler sings Don’t Cry For Me Argentina from EVITA >

• Watch Fleur East sing Nutbush City Limits from The Tina Turner Musical >

• Girl from the North Country at The Old Vic – Photos >

• Donmar Warehouse in London announces 2025-2026 season >

• 101 Dalmatians rehearsals: Sydnie Christmas, Jeff Brazier & Aston Merrygold >

• Noughts & Crosses reviews – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre >

• Burlesque The Musical – West End rehearsal photos >

• Maggie Smith’s sons take to the London stage this autumn >

• RSC announces autumn & Christmas season at the Barbican Theatre >

• Nicole Scherzinger to perform solo concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall >

• Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe to play the London Coliseum >

Shows Opening & Closing

Shows Opening:

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live – Starts: 15 Jul 2025
101 Dalmatians – Starts: 18 Jul 2025
The Daughter of Time – Starts: 18 Jul 2025
Alice In Wonderland – Starts: 19 Jul 2025
A Role to Die For – Starts: 26 Jul 2025
The Diana Mixtape – Starts: 28 Jul 2025
Saving Mozart – Starts: 28 Jul 2025
Good Night, Oscar – Starts: 31 Jul 2025
Every Brilliant Thing – Opens: 1 August 2025
Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical – Opens: 1 August 2025
Brigadoon – Opens: 2 August 2025
A Man for All Seasons – Opens: 6 August 2025
Born With Teeth – Opens: 13 August 2025

More new openings >

Shows Closing:

Fiddler On The Roof – Booking to: 19 Jul 2025
Dickie Beau’s Showmanism – Booking to: 19 July 2025
Noughts & Crosses – Booking to: 26 Jul 2025
This Bitter Earth – Booking to: 26 Jul 2025
The Fifth Step – Booking to: 26 Jul 2025
Giant – Closes: 2 August 2025
The Diana Mixtape – Closes: 10 August 2025
Nye – Closes: 16 August 2025
Mrs Warren’s Profession – Closes: 16 August 2025
ECHO – Closes: 17 August 2025

More shows closing >