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‘Cirque Berserk!’ returns to London’s West End this Summer
Cirque Berserk! is entirely non-verbal, and appeals to audiences of all ages.
The Last Five Years
The Last Five Years returns to London’s West End for a limited 4-week run at the Vaudeville Theatre
‘Death Drop’ announces West End cast including RuPaul’s Drag Race Willam and Latrice Royale
Drag-super stars announced for West End run of Death Drop
Murder Mystery comedy ‘Death Drop’ to open in May
Dragatha Christie comedy Death Drop sashays its way back into London’s West End
Adam Kay: This Is Going To Hurt
Adam Kay returns to the West End with his hilarious stand up show This Is Going To Hurt
RuPaul’s Drag Race Courtney Act and Monét X Change to star in West End murder mystery
Move over Coleen, Drag-atha Christie is here. Death Drop to premiere at the Garrick Theatre.
‘Here Come The Boys’ dance show to transfer to West End
The hottest male superstars of dance are heading for the West End!
Michael Morpugo’s ‘Private Peaceful’ to transfer to the Garrick Theatre
Michael Morpugo’s beautiful story arrives on stage at the Garrick Theatre
Beverley Knight led musical ‘The Drifters Girl’ pushed to 2021
The Drifters Girl sets new opening date at the Garrick Theatre in London
Potted Panto
Double Olivier nominees Dan and Jeff return in the 10th anniversary production of Potted Panto
Beverley Knight to star in new musical ‘The Drifters Girl’
The Queen of British soul to play trailblazing music manager Faye Treadwell in The Drifters Girl
‘Miranda’s Sarah Hadland among new cast in West End transfer of ‘Noises Off’
Jeremy Herrin assembles a crack comedy team for the West End transfer of Noises Off
See John Malkovich and the cast of ‘Bitter Wheat’ in rehearsal
David Mamet’s new play begins performance on 7 June at the Garrick Theatre
London’s most Haunted Theatres
Discover London’s most haunted theatres as we go on a ghost hunt around the West End’s spookiest venues. From actor-managers stabbed to death at the stage door to floating heads, mysterious men in grey, spooks in the Stalls and strange backstage noises.
David Mamet’s Bitter Wheat announces full West End cast
Bitter Wheat opens at the Garrick Theatre in London in June
John Malkovich to star in Harvey Weinstein inspired play
Bitter Wheat to open at the Garrick Theatre in London
Don Quixote | full West End cast confirmed
Shameless’ David Threlfall and Rufus Hound to lead West End cast
Horrible Histories – More Best of Barmy Britain at the Garrick Theatre
Don’t miss the hilarious history of Britain – with all of the nasty bits left in – as Horrible Histories – More Best of Barmy Britain hits the Garrick Theatre.
London dates announced for Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks’ musical will open at the Garrick Theatre in October
Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein confirmed for 2017
The musical comedy will open in the West End in Autumn 2017
Gangsta Granny at the Garrick Theatre
The West End premiere of David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny at the Garrick Theatre.
David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny to open in the West End
David Walliams’ hit book comes to the West End stage.
Sean Foley and Alice Power discuss the creative process behind The Painkiller
Director Sean Foley and costume designer Alice Power discuss the creative process to developing a show
Richard Madden will not return to Kenneth Branagh’s Romeo and Juliet
Freddie Fox will play Romeo for final weeks
Freddie Fox parachuted into Kenneth Branagh’s Romeo and Juliet.
Fox joins the company from 26 July 2016
Griff Rhys Jones to star in The Miser
Griff Rhys Jones returns to the stage in a new adaptation of Molière’s classic play The Miser at the Garrick Theatre.
In pictures: Romeo and Juliet rehearsal
Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love stars Lily James and Richard Madden
In Pictures: The Painkiller starring Rob Brydon & Kenneth Branagh
Doors are slammed and trousers dropped in this bawdy hitman caper
Reviews round-up: The Painkiller at the Garrick Theatre
Branagh and Brydon delight in this comic French farce
John Hurt and Greta Scacchi join Branagh in The Entertainer
Further casting announced for The Entertainer
Reviews round-up: Red Velvet at the Garrick Theatre
informative, entertaining, thought-provoking. Red Velvet is a must see.
Seven outrageously funny London Theatre shows in 2016
Seven outrageously funny shows you should see in London’s West End in 2016.
First Look: Rehearsal images of Red Velvet starring Adrian Lester
Adrian Lester and cast rehearse Red Velvet
Reviews round-up: Harlequinade / All On Her Own
Reviews round-up: All On Her Own / Harlequinade splits the critics
Photos: Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh in The Winter’s Tale
First Look: Judi Dench and the cast of The Winter’s Tale
Rehearsal images of Kenneth Branagh’s Harlequinade
Kenneth Branagh, Zoe Wanamaker and cast rehearse Harlequinade
Sunny Afternoon’s John Dagleish joins the cast of Kenneth Branagh’s Harlequinade and The Winter’s Tale.
Sunny Afternoon’s John Dagleish is to join the cast of Kenneth Branagh’s Harlequinade and The Winter’s Tale.
Zoë Wanamaker joins the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company production of Harlequinade
Zoë Wanamaker joins Kenneth Branagh’s production of Harlequinade
Young Fankenstein The Musical in London
It’s ALIVE! Comedy genius Mel Brooks’ Broadway musical Young Frankenstein now playing at the Garrick Theatre, London
Derek Jacobi signs on to Kenneth Branagh’s Romeo and Juliet
Derek Jacobi is to play Mercutio in Kenneth Branagh’s Romeo and Juliet a the Garrick theatre
The Painkiller at the Garrick Theatre
Starring Kenneth Branagh & Rob Bryden, The Painkiller is part of Kenneth Branagh’s season of Plays at the Garrick theatre.
Harlequinade / All On her Own at the Garrick Theatre
Starring Kenneth Branagh and Zoe Wanamker, Harlequinade is part of Kenneth Branagh’s season of Plays at the Garrick theatre.
Kenneth Branagh’s The Entertainer at the Garrick Theatre
Kenneth Branagh stars in The Entertainer at the Garrick Theatre
Competition: Win a pair of tickets to Let It Be! at the Garrick Theatre
Competition: Win a pair of tickets to Let It Be! at the Garrick Theatre
Let It Be release behind-the-scenes video of London launch event
International hit show Let It Be release behind-the-scenes video of London launch event.
Kenneth Branagh’s Romeo and Juliet at the Garrick Theatre
Derek Jacobi, Lily James and Freddie Fox star in Kenneth Branagh’s production of Romeo and Juliet at the Garrick Theatre.
Kenneth Branagh’s new season – Romeo & Juliet & The Entertainer
Kenneth Branagh’s programme at the Garrick Theatre complete with Romeo & Juliet and The Entertainer.
Kenneth Branagh’s The Winter’s Tale at the Garrick Theatre
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, part of the Kenneth Branagh Season at the Garrick Theatre.
Kenneth Branagh Season at the Garrick
Award winning actor and director Kenneth Branagh to stage a season of plays at the Garrick theatre
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain Part 3 at the Garrick Theatre
Don’t miss the hilarious third part of the history of Britain – with all of the nasty bits left in – as Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain Part Three hits the Garrick Theatre.
Beatles show Let It Be to return to London
Let It Be comes back to the Garrick Theatre for strictly limited season.
Let It Be at the Garrick Theatre
The smash-hit Beatles musical LET IT BE is back in London at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited season.
Reviews of The Scottsboro Boys at the Garrick Theatre
The Scottsboro Boys at the Garrick Theatre – a round-up of reviews
Photos: The Scottsboro Boys at the Garrick Theatre
Production photos of The Scottsboro Boys at the Garrick Theatre
The Scottsboro Boys casting announced: Brandon Victor Dixon to star
Brandon Victor Dixon to play Haywood Patterson in The Scottsboro Boys
Beatles musical Let It Be to return to London this summer
The smash-hit Beatles show LET IT BE will return to London’s Garrick Theatre this summer.
The Scottsboro Boys to tranfer to Garrick Theatre
The Young Vic’s sell-out production of Broadway hit The Scottsboro Boys is to transfer into the West End.
The Scottsboro Boys at the Garrick Theatre
The Young Vic’s sold-out production of The Scottsboro Boys hits the West End’s Garrick Theatre starring Brandon Victor Dixon.
24 April: On this day in 1889… The Garrick Theatre opened
On this day in… 1889, the Garrick Theatre opened in London
TOM CONTI in Twelve Angry Men
TOM CONTI in Twelve Angry Men
TWELVE ANGRY MEN: Tom Conti to replace Martin Shaw in courtroom thriller
Award-winning British actor Tom Conti is to join the cast of Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN: Classic play extends run at Garrick Theatre
Bill Kenwright’s production of Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre is to extend its run until 14 June 2014.
Photos: Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre
Production photos of Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre.
NICK MORAN in Twelve Angry Men
NICK MORAN in Twelve Angry Men
ROBERT VAUGHN in Twelve Angry Men
ROBERT VAUGHN in Twelve Angry Men
MARTIN SHAW in Twelve Angry Men
MARTIN SHAW in Twelve Angry Men
Rock of Ages to close in the West End
Producers of 80’s rock musical Rock of Ages have announced that the show is to close.
Twelve Angry Men at the Garrick Theatre starring Tom Conti
Reginald Rose’s classic courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men is now playing in London starring Tom Conti, Jeff Fahey and Robert Vaughn.
Potted Potter – Save up to 33% on tickets
Save up to 20% on tickets to see Potted Potter at the Garrick Theatre
Potted Potter at the Garrick Theatre
Returning to London for a strictly limited Easter holiday season as part of their sell-out world tour, Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner bring POTTED POTTER – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff back to town!
Garrick Theatre Box Office – What’s On
What’s playing and coming up at the Garrick Theatre
Loserville to close at the Garrick Theatre
New British musical Loserville is to close at the Garrick Theatre on 5 January 2013.
Loserville Ticket Offer – Save £20.50 on tickets
FLASH SALE! Save up to £20.50 on tickets to see Loserville at the Garrick Theatre in London.
Photos: Loserville at Garrick Theatre
Production photos of brand new musical Loserville at the Garrick Theatre in London.
Busted’s James Bourne brings Loserville musical to Garrick Theatre in London
That rare and beautiful of things, a new British musical, is coming to town this October as LOSERVILLE opens at the Garrick Theatre in the West End from 1 October 2012.
Loserville at the Garrick Theatre
New British musical Loserville hits the West End, penned by Elliot Davis and Busted’s James Bourne, as the geeks inherit the earth in this funky musical set in 1970s America. Stars Aaron Sidwell, “Lil” Chris Hardman and Stewart Clarke.
Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain at the Garrick Theatre
Don’t miss this hilarious history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Based on the children’s books and popular BAFTA-winning TV show of the same name, Horrible Histories brings history to life for all ages.
Chicago The Musical at the Garrick Theatre – Save £36
Chicago The Musical – Save £36
The Sooty Christmas Show at the Garrick Theatre
Izzy Wizzy let’s get busy with the magical new show featuring Sooty and his friends. This charming winter treat is packed full of giggles as Sooty returns in his first show for 13 years, joined by buddies Sweep and Soo and special appearances by Father Christmas and Harry the Robot.
Ugly Betty’s America Ferrera to star in Chicago
Chicago The Musical returns to the West End with a bang this Autumn as star of international hit TV show Ugly Betty, America Ferrera, makes her West End theatre debut as Roxie Hart.
“Ugly Betty” Star America Ferrera To Make British Stage Debut When “Chicago”, The World’s Longest Running American Musical
Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner America Ferrera, known across the world as Ugly Betty from the hit TV series of the same name, swaps her trademark braces for fishnets from 7 November for eight weeks only, when she makes her British stage debut as the alluring publicity-seeker Roxie Hart in the smash hit musical CHICAGO.
Chicago, The World’s Longest Running American Musical To Re-Open At The Garrick Theatre On Monday 7 November 2011
Last week, CHICAGO took the crown of the world’s longest running American musical from “A Chorus Line”, which had held the record for the past 21 years. Now, the show’s producers, Barry and Fran Weissler, are delighted to announce that CHICAGO has a new home in London. On Monday 7 November, the award-winning musical will open at the Garrick Theatre. Barry Weissler said of the show’s ongoing success and new London home, “Last week, and in spite of nature’s attempts to spoil the party, we were delighted to see CHICAGO become the longest running American musical of all time, finally beating A Chorus Line’s record set way back in 1990. And this week it brings me huge pleasure and personal pride to be able to announce that London’s longest running revival will, thanks to Nica Burns and Nimax Theatres, return to the West End at the Garrick Theatre.” The box office for the Garrick Theatre is now open.
Potted Panto returns for Christmas
CBBC’s Dan and Jeff are returning to the West End this Christmas for a second festive season of Potted Panto, following their Best Entertainment Olivier Award nomination for the show.
Potted Panto returns to the West End for Christmas 2011
CBBC’s Dan and Jeff return for a second festive season of Potted Panto, following a Best Entertainment nomination in the Olivier Awards and a West End run of their original show Potted Potter. For Christmas 2011, Potted Panto features eight classic pantomimes in just eighty minutes. That’s one whole panto more than last year, with tickets frozen at 2010 prices.
Respect La Diva at the Garrick Theatre – Special Offer Save £13.50
SPECIAL OFFER: Save £13 on tickets to see Respect La Diva at the Garrick Theatre
Respect La Diva tickets at the Garrick Theatre in London
From the creator of Thriller Live comes an uplifting new musical tribute to divas such as Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and more. An all-star cast includes Sheila Ferguson (The Three Degrees), Denise Pearson (Five Star), Katy Setterfield (The One & Only) and Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol), all hosted by X-Factor finalist Andy Abrahams.
Five Decades Of Iconic Divas Are Celebrated In The Musical Extravaganza Respect La Diva At The Garrick Theatre
Respect La Diva, conceived and directed by Adrian Grant, the creator of hit international show Thriller Live, will arrive at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited run from 7 September until 24 September, with press night on 8 September.
VIDEO: Rupert Everett talks Pygmalion in VisitBritain advert
The UK’s national tourism agency, VisitBritain, has launched an international TV campaign featuring some of Britain’s best known celebrities, inviting the world to visit Britain.
British theatre is well represented with Dame Judi Dench and Rupert Everett both featured in the campaign, along with Slumdog Millionaire actor Dev Patel, fashion icon Twiggy and chef Jamie Oliver.
Pygmalion – Round-up of Reviews
Reviews round-up of Pymalion at the Garrick Theatre, starring Rupert Everett, Kara Tointon and Diana Rigg.
Potted Potter tickets at the Garrick Theatre starring Dan and Jeff
All seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes starring CBBC’s Dan and Jeff and featuring endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. Recommended for ages 6+
Diana Rigg joins Rupert Everett in Pygmalion at the Garrick Theatre
Dame Diana Rigg is to join Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon in the Chichester transfer of Pygmalion
Pygmalion tickets at the Garrick Theatre starring Alistair McGowan and Kara Tointon
Following a sell-out run in Chichester, George Bernard Shaw’s classic play Pygmalion comes to town, now starring Alistair McGowan as egocentric Professor Henry Higgins and Kara Tointon (EastEnders) as Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle. Also stars Diana Rigg.
KARA TOINTON in Pygmalion
KARA TOINTON in Pygmalion
RUPERT EVERETT in Pygmalion
RUPERT EVERETT in Pygmalion
Opening this week: Blithe Spirit, Flare Path
Première’s this week in the West End include Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit starring Alison Steadman and Ruthie Henshall, Sienna Miller in Flare Path, Polly Rae in Hurly Burly, Matthew Kelly in Sign of the Times and the Olivier Awards this Sunday 13 March.
New this week: Oz, Blithe Spirit, Flare Path
Some big-hitting West End shows open this week in London, including The Wizard of Oz, Million Dollar Quartet, Flare Path and Blithe Spirit.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical – a new performance every night.
The Hurly Burly Show tickets at the Garrick Theatre starring Miss Polly Rae
Miss Polly Rae stars in an all singing, all dancing burlesque inspired revue with a contemporary twist, magically fusing the traditions of burlesque and bawdy cabaret with modern day fashion, music and popular culture.
Christmas shows in the West End
This year’s London theatre scene is more festive than ever before, with a range of shows for children, families and adults. Here’s our selection of some of the West End’s Christmas theatre highlights.
VIDEO: When We Are Married at the Garrick Theatre
Video trailer for When We Are Married at the Garrick Theatre
When We Are Married – Reviews Round-up
When We Are Married – Reviews Round-up
Opening this week: When We Are Married
When We Are Married and The Go! Go! Go! Show start previews this week in the West End. Plus special anniversaries for The Lion King and Dirty Dancing.
Potted Panto at the Garrick Theatre
Seven classic pantomimes for the price of one! CBBC presenters Dan and Jeff take a madcap ride through the best-loved panto stories in an hilarious new family show.
Garrick Theatre in London – Map
A London map highlighting the location of the Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH
MAUREEN LIPMAN in When We Are Married
MAUREEN LIPMAN in When We Are Married
Opening this week in London
A busy week for London theatre as comedy, Shakespeare, showgirls and Ben Barnes hit the West End, plus Hamlet, Yes Prime Minister, Les Miserables
Opening This Week in the West End
It’s an eclectic bag of shows that are opening this week in the West End, as the autumn season of new shows begins apace. From Wonder Woman to Michael Gambon via Noel Coward and Sebastian Faulks, there’s something there for everyone.
Caroline O’Connor – Ticket Offer Save £10
Caroline O’Connor The Showgirl Within – Ticket Offer Save £10 on tickets to see the show at the Garrick Theatre
When We Are Married
J B Priestley’s classic comedy about class and hypocrisy returns to the West End featuring an all-star cast including Maureen Lipman, Lynda Baron, Susie Blake, Roy Hudd and Sam Kelly.
All the Fun of the Fair
Pop star David Essex writes and stars in a roller coaster ride of a musical set in a fun fair.
All the Fun of the Fair – Half Price
Save £30 on tickets to see All The Fun of the Fair at the Garrick Theatre in London