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The Best West End Shows of 2025 so far


We’re almost halfway through the year and it’s been an exciting year of theatre so far in London’s West End. Over 5 brand new shows have opened and 11 have closed. I thought I would take this opportunity to reminisce and round – up the best west end shows we were saddest to see go and the ones we’re excited are staying.

Olivier Award Winners

Firstly it would be unwise to not mention the Olivier’s that took place a month ago. Best new musical winner, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, saw a huge boost in popularity beyond it’s already dedicated fan base. A home-grown British triumph which extended their run earlier this year and is now booking until August 30th. Alongside this musical, the play that got the most love was Mark Rosenblatt’s Giant starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. With Lithgow’s performance being a standout and securing him the Best Actor Award. The show transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre in April and is playing until the 2nd of August.

Shows closing soon

Some surprising closes this year starts with the shocking announcement that Tina will be ending in September after 7 years. Despite long running success and when it’s run ends it will be the longest show to stay at the Aldwych Theatre. Many people are eagerly awaiting the news of what will be taking up home in the Aldwych instead. It’s not all sad news though as it will be heading off on tour next year. In the meantime, don’t miss your chance to see this uplifting show this summer!

Alongside this, Mean Girls which was even more successful here than on it’s previous Broadway run announced a closing date of 8th June. Despite attracting an audience of 350,000 and garnering an Olivier nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Tom Xander as Damien. This is potentially to make way for the Burlesque Musical and subsequently Paddington the Musical, the Savoy is a very sought after theatre. The musical still has a huge life ahead as a tour in 2026 has already been announced. Make sure you sit with them before then with our exclusively discounted tickets!

New Plays

It’s been the year for plays it seem as a litany of new thought-provoking plays landed. A personal favorite, Kyoto that tackles the key issue of climate change in a human and nuanced way. A newly opened exciting piece is My Master Builder currently on at the Wyndhams Theatre. Starring Ewan McGregor as a genius architect, this spin on Ibsen classic is where you want to be for an exciting night of drama. Set on the eve of July 4th whilst Elena throws a party for her husband Henry Solness. Unbeknownst to him she has also invited Mathilde a former student of Henry’s with who he had a short affair. McGregor’s co-leads are Kate Fleetwood and Elizabeth Debicki. Fleetwood in particular brings a level of passion and real pain to Elena that steals any scene she’s in.

New Musicals

The musicals are not far behind. Just For One Day also recently opened following a successful run at The Old Vic. The Live Aid Musical have just started previews with a special gala performance on the 13th July to honor the 40th anniversary. It is already booking till Jan 2026 and will hopefully be appearing on some best west end shows lists. The latter half of the year is when more musicals will start appearing like The Producers and Disney’s Hercules.

Frozen’s closing last year was a huge loss but soon the West End will have two Disney musicals again with Hercules attracting a new audience at the Drury Lane theater and The Lion King still going strong at the Lyceum after 26 years. With the popularity of all Disney properties it’s always wise to book in advance to ensure the best seats for great prices.

Shows on their way to be classics

It can sometimes feel like theres two categories of shows that get the most attention. The long running classics like Les Miserables or Hamilton and the new shows that have just opened. But not enough attention to the best West End shows that have been successfully delighting audiences for years but haven’t yet become a classic.

Hadestown transferred to the West End in feb 2024 from Broadway and it going strong at the Lyric Theatre. When the original Broadway cast was announced, every ticket for that month sold in just a few hours. And now, with their new cast they are selling well. It will hopefully be a staple on Shaftesbury Avenue for years to come. Back to the Future, although closing on broadway a few months ago, has been going strong at the Adelphi for almost 4 years now. This Tony-winnning musical promises a fun night out with the most outstanding stage production currently found on the West End.

Transfers from Broadway seems to be the trend as MJ the Musical is booking until march 2026 already. Although Tony-award winner Myles Frost has left, the titular role Jamaal Fields-Green replaced him and is garnering positive reviews for his nuanced portrayal of MJ‘s vulnerability and artistry.

Six

Some could argue Six is already a classic having now run at the Vaudeville Theatre since it first opened in July 2019. Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s hit debut has attracted a dedicated fan base and played successfully to audiences from New York to Sydney.

With talented swings and stunts such as the Japanese queens coming over for a week this is a musical you can watch again and again. The proshot with the original cast was released last month and has further incentivized people to watch this glamorous production. As the performers bring so much of themselves into the role it truly does feel new each time you go. The fact it sells out practiculary every night says it all. If you want last minute exclusive seats book with us here or in person on the day!

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CoComelon Sing-A-Long Live is coming to the West End


CoComelon the children’s phenomenon from YouTube is coming to the West End this summer. In the form of a sing-a-long concert called CoComelon sing-a-long live. Starting July 15th it will play at the St Martins theatre from Tuesday – Sunday at 10.30am with an additional 1pm performance on Fridays and Sundays.

cocomelon sing-a-long

CoComelon started out on YouTube with a cast of original characters singing songs to educate and entertain children. Now it has come to the capital with some of their most popular characters. Ms Appleberry, JJ, Cody and Nina to name a few. It is also possible to upgrade to photo experience tickets and meet Ms Appleberry and JJ.

Cocomelon sing-a-long live is a brand-new production, designed as the perfect first live show experience for children and their families. Furthermore with engaging characters, catchy songs like “Wheels on the bus” and “If you’re happy and you know it” and fun surprises this show promises to create an unforgettable day out for grown-ups and children alike. Suitable for all members of the family 0-4 recommended.

What is CoComelon?

Cocomelon is a global phenomenon for kid’s entertainment amassing over 4 billion views monthly on YouTube. It is watched by children in other 80 countries and is available in 20 languages. In addition they have multiple successful spin-offs such as Cody Time, CoComelon Classroom and a netflix series CoComelon Lane. This will be the first live show they have created. Last November it premiered in South Africa and will have toured the US and Canada before landing in London.

Be sure to book tickets to this fun family show here!

The St Martins theatre has been home to the Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap for 70 years and the show will continue to play in the evenings after CoComelon Live.


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Burlesque Cast announced for West End Transfer


Burlesque which is transferring to the west end this July has announced it’s lead cast and creative team. Burlesque was a musical drama film from 2009 about a small town girl Ali Rose who moves to Los Angeles and after a series of unsuccessful auditions comes across a burlesque club. There she meets Tess the owner of the struggling Burlesque club.

The show was first seen on stage in Manchester and Glasgow last year written for the stage by Steve Antin. Antin was the director of the film the show is based on. With songs from Christina Aguilera (who played the main character Ali on screen) Sia and Diane Warren. Jess Folley and Todrick Hall also added additional songs.

Burlesque Cast
New Cast of Burlesque: Todrick Hall, Orfeh, Jess Folley

Furthermore the transfer will star Jess Folley as Ali and Todrick Hall as Sean. The role of Tess will be played by Orfeh who will be making her much anticipated West End debut. Orfeh is a Broadway legend and was Tony-nominated for playing Paulette in the Legally Blonde musical.

Lastly joining the lead Burlesque cast is George Maguire as Vince, Paul Jacob Frendch as Jackson and Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki. The creative team have also been announced with Nate Bertone (set designer), Ben Harrison (Sound Designer), Chris Poon (musical Director) and Rory Beaton (lighting designer).

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Our West End Special Offers Page


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We have some great West End Special Offers here at Theatre Bookings. We’ve broken down what the shows are and where they are playing and what’s more, how to get the best prices for our discounted shows.

Below is the list of discounted shows you can book online with us. However, you can always come and see us in person or give us a call. We often have discounted shows which you can only book in person. If a show you love isn’t on our discount list we’d suggest you book in advance to get the best value for money but remember: Live theatre always uses dynamic pricing. So, although prices and discounts are subject to change and availability – Knowledge is power! We want to give you all the tools you need to make sure you see London’s best shows with the best value for money. Anyway, here’s the list of our discounted shows that you can book online.

Tina

Tina West End Special Offers

We’ve had West End special offers for this iconic show for years and are gutted to hear it will close this September. If you haven’t caught this show yet be sure to before it’s too late! Also, if you see the show this summer, you can catch pop star Fleur East playing the lead role on specific dates

This jukebox musical tells Tina Turner’s life story. From her humble beginnings in Tennessee in the 1930s through to a touring singing sensation with Ike Turner during the 1950s and finally to international stardom.

The London musical features many of Tina’s most popular hit songs, like ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’, ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘Simply the Best.’

Booking through Theatre Bookings means you can save on those pesky booking fees which are usually added when securing these tickets. If you’re already in London, why not come in person where you can sometimes nab tickets that save up to an additional 40% off your ticket price Monday – Thursday.

Tina is showing at The Aldwych Theatre until 13th September 2025.

Back To The Future

Back To The Future Discounts

Our Back To The Future West End Special Offers mean you can save up to 23% on this show! Our discounts for this mean you get better seats for a lower price.

Back To The Future won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical when it originally opened at The Adelphi Theatre in 2021. The show is based on the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon of the same name. The show features hits from the movie as well as a sensational original score.

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself… back to the future.

You can secure your cheap tickets for Back To The Future here. It is currently booking until 3rd January 2026 at The Adelphi Theatre.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things Play Cheap Tickets

This is one of our best West End Special Offers as the savings are better than half price! Furthermore, they are for great seats too with customers securing seats in the dress circle and stalls for a low price!

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is the theatrical spectacle of a prequel to Netflix’s hit series. The play takes place in Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.

The show is brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team who produced the magical Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. This gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end. It has recently opened on Broadway following its success here in the West End.

Book your discounted tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow which is booking at The Phoenix Theatre until 9th November 2025.

Click here for our West End Special Offers Page

Mean Girls

Mean Girls West End

This show won’t be on our special offers page for much longer as it must close on 7th June! Mean Girls has been a smash hit on the West End for the past year. Mean Girls hit the West End following its success on Broadway.

It is based on the popular film which stars Lindsey Lohan and Rachel McAdams. The adaptation is made by an award-winning creative team including Tina Fey who wrote the original film. This is alongside composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).

The story follows home-schooled Cady Heron who joins an American High School. She may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.

You can save up to 41% on this show when booking with us. Grab your tickets before 7th June when Mean Girls at The Savoy Theatre must close.

MJ The Musical

West End Special Offer Tickets MJ

This is a customer favourite of our West End Special Offers both online and in person. With Theatre Bookings you can grab discounted tickets for this show for great seats in the dress circle and the stalls for a fraction of the cost. In fact, you can save up to 33% when you book with us.

MJ The Musical is a new jukebox musical following superstar Micheal Jackson. It follows his life with a particular focus on the creation of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. MJ The Musical goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star to offer a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson to legendary status.

It features some of his biggest hits including Billie Jean, Beat It, Man in the Mirror, Thriller and Smooth Criminal.

MJ The Musical is currently playing at The Prince Edward Theatre until 28th March 2026.

Clueless

Clueless Discounts west end

Lastly, on our West End special offers page we have the brand new musical Clueless. This musical comedy is based on the classic 90s film of the same name. The film and therefore, musical is a modern spin on Jane Austen’s novel Emma.

The show follows Cher Horowitz, the most popular student at Beverly Hills High. Cher’s renowned for her unique talent in matchmaking. She’s about to embark on her biggest project yet – making over her awkward new friend, Tai, and setting her up with the most popular boy in school. But what happens to Cher when, for the first time, everything is not perfect? Her ex step brother holds the mirror up to her and ask is she really doing this to help others or just playing with people like human Barbies?

Our discounted tickets can see you secure seats with up to 37% savings! Book now to watch Clueless at The Trafalgar Theatre which is currently booking until 28th March 2026.

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The Spy Who Came in From the Cold: New West End Transfer Announced


This November, The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is set to transfer to @sohoplace. This is following a successful run at Chichester Festival Theatre.

This new adaptation of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is written by David Eldridge.

Eldridge says it has been a privilege to share this play to the London audience. Following on about the play’s story, he says, “Although set in the murky world of the cold war espionage thriller it’s a strikingly relevant story for our times. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold asks us how one can retain one’s humanity and morality if one must operate with the same impunity and brutality as your enemy to defeat him?”

the spy who came in from the cold
Rory Keenan in The Spy Who Came in From the Cold © Johan Persson

Furthermore, the cast and creatives have also been announced. The story follows Alec Leamas, a retired spy who is drawn back for one final mission. Through this world of deception during the Cold War, his relationship with Liz Gold will challenge his world views.

The play will star Rory Keenan as Alec Leamas and Agnes O’Casey as Liz Gold.

Joining them is Gunnar Cauthery as Hans-Dieter Mundt, John Ramm as George Smiley, Philip Arditti as Fielder, Norma Atallah as Miss Crail and the President of the Tribunal, Matt Betteridge as Riemeck and Kiever, Ian Drysdale as Control, Tom Kanji as Ashe and David Rubin as Pitt and Ford.

Max Jones is the production designer with Lighting by Azusa Ono, sound by Elizabeth Purnell and composition by Paul Englishby. Moreover, Jessica Ronane cast the show and movement direction is by Lucy Cullingford.

Tickets went on sale today, you can book here.


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EVITA: New Rehearsal Photos


Evita New Rehearsal photos
Rachel Zegler as Eva

Playing at the London Palladium this summer, Evita has shared a first look with these new rehearsal photos. Furthermore, this new Jamie LLoyd directed revival stars Rachel Zegler (Snow White, Romeo & Juliet) in the titular role of Eva.

The production is playing a strictly limited run from the the 14th of June to the 6th of September. Meanwhile in the new rehearsal photos released we can see Zegler take her central role backed by an exciting supporting cast. Opposite Zegler is Diego Andres Rodriguez (Sunset Blvd) as Che and James Olivas (Kinky Boots, Encore!) as Juan Peron.

They will be joined by Aaron Lee Lambert (Hamilton, Sister Act) as Agustin Magaldi and Bella Brown (Hadestown, Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends) as The Mistress. Bella Brown will also take on the role of alternate Eva performing as Eva on the following dates:

  • 14th July
  • 28th July
  • 11th August
  • 25th August

Lastly, the Ensemble of Evita includes Carl Au, Gabriela Benedetti, Shakara Brown, Damian Buhagiar, Kyeirah D’Marni, Sally Frith, DeAngelo Jones, Lucas Koch, Natasha Leaver, Michael Lin, Dianté Lodge, Louis Mackrodt, Mireia Mambo, Mia Mullarkey, Perry O’Dea, Alysha Sontae, Monica Swayne, Jon Tsouras and Harrison Wilde, with Myla Carmen, Barney Hudson, Nathan Louis-Fernand, Kirsty Anne Shaw, Ricardo Spriggs and Regan Bailey Walker as Swings. Auora Breslin, Lois Haidar, Siena Merilind-Wu and Ffion Rosalie Williams share the role of The Child.

Now that rehearsals are in full swing it’s time to get excited for Jamie Lloyd’s fresh new twist on this classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical telling the story of Argentina’s first lady Eva Perón.

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West End Flea Market Breaks Fundraising Record


The West End Flea Market smashed their own fundraising record this weekend. The event raised £110,000 for charity Acting For Others. This means they beat last year’s record by nearly £40,000!

The fundraiser took place in Covent Garden at St Paul’s Church on Saturday 17th May. Acting For Others is a Charity which raises emotional and financial support for all theatre workers. Whether they are on or off the stage anyone who works and contributes to theatre in anyway can receive the charities support.

Most of the West End productions took part in this year’s West End Flea Market. Shows participated by setting up stalls which sold merchandise, cup cakes, coffee and carnival style games. It is an extremely wholesome event in which most of the west end shows took part. This included stalls from Back to The Future, Cabaret, Clueless, Hadestown, Hamilton, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Mean Girls, Moulin Rouge!, The Phantom of the Opera, SIX The Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Devil Wears Prada, The Mousetrap, The Play That Goes Wrong, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Titanique and many more.

The West End Flea Market also had an autograph tent! Not only could you nab signatures from icons such as Arlene Phillips and Christopher Biggins, but also from some of your favourite west end cast members. For example, Simon Lipkin (Oliver), Clare Foster (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) Grace Mouat (Mean Girls) where just some of the West End Stars who attended.

There were some auctions on they day which included an iconic script. Mean Girls auctioned of a script of the musical signed by the famous writer and actress responsible for the iconic film turned musical, Tina Fey. If you missed out on the auction, they have extended The West End Flea Market online Auction until 23rd May! If you take part you could win props and signed merchandise from the cast of Hadestown and Wicked. What’s more, The Phantom Of The Opera donated a gorgeous limited edition company jacket to the auction.

Some of our favourite pictures captured from the West End Flea Market are below!

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New Musicals Currently in The West End


Wanting something fresh? We have created a listed of all the New Musicals currently in the West End. These shows have all opened within the last 6 months and are still currently playing. So, whether you’re a theatre novice or a theatre regular and want something fresh here’s the latest on what’s new in the West End.

Just For One Day – Opened Yesterday!

New Musicals - Just For One Day

This is the newest musical in the West End as it’s first performance was yesterday. It previously ran off West End and was so popular, it has made a West End transfer to The Shaftesbury Theatre. The musical‘s also known as the Live Aid musical. This is the first of three new musicals in our blog today which are Jukebox musicals. It features songs from the iconic artists who performed at the historic event of Live Aid. This includes songs by David Bowie who’s song Just For One Day is the title of the New Musical. You can also expect hit songs by Bob Dylan, Elton John, and Bryan Adams. Not to mention Queen, The Police, Bryan Adams and Paul McCartney.

The story is set 40 years on from the event. A musical fundraiser which took place simultaneously in London and Phillidelphia. The event brought 1.5 billion people together to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia. Each of these people have a story to tell and this new musical does just that.

Who is Cast in Just For One Day?

Craige Els originated the role of Bob Geldof and is staying on for the West End transfer. Julie Atherton and Tim Mahendranare joining him in the cast as as Margaret Thatcher as Harvey Goldsmith respectively. Kelly Agbowu plays Marsha with Jason Battersby as David, Jordan Cambridge-Taylor as Stevie and Eloise Davies as Maria. Also cast is James Hameed as Khalil, Fayth Ifil as Jemma, Melissa Jacques as Suzanne, Hope Kenna as Young Suzanne and AJ Lewis as Kai. Freddie Love as Skye, Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky as Amara, Jack Michael Stacey as Tim, Emily Ooi as Ellie and Ashley Samuels as Jim. Lastly Jake Small plays John Kennedy; Tamara Tare as Alicia and George Ure as Midge Ure (no relation).

The swings are Sadie-Jean Shirley, Kerry Enright, Evan Fox Harrison, Esme Laudat, Eddie Mann, Jaye Marshall, Lukin Simmonds and Dyd Wynford.

The show has the express permission and support of Bob Geldof and the Band Aid Charitable Trust. In fact, 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the charity, in keeping with the spirit of the original event.

Just For One Day opens tonight at The Shaftesbury Theatre and is booking until 10th January 2026.

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The Great Gatsby Musical – Opened on 11th April

New Musicals in London

This is one of the new musicals which has transferred over from Broadway. The show opened just one month ago at The London Coliseum. The Great Gastby Musical has original music and lyrics by Jason Howland (Little Women) and Nathan Tysen (Amelie) with a book by Kait Kerrigan. The musical is based on the classic F.Scott Fitzgerald novel of the same name.

Told through the narrator Nick Carraway, The Great Gatsby tells the story of Jay Gatsby. An elegant and wealthy man in the roaring 20s in prohibition America. It follows Gatsby’s glamorous life and tragic love story. Carraway becomes lightly involved in Gatsby’s life and is an observer to the events that unfold.

The star studded cast features Corbin Blue from Disney’s High School Musical and Love Island’s Amber Davies as Jordan.

Also starring in this glitzy show is Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Jay Gatsby, and Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie & Clyde The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan. Joel Montague (Hamilton) plays George Wilson with John Owen-Jones (Les Misérables) as Meyer Wolfsheim, Jon Robyns (Phantom of the Opera) as Tom Buchanan and Rachel Tucker (Wicked) as Myrtle Wilson.

Furthermore the remaining cast are George Crawford (Waitress), Jordan Crouch (Anything Goes), Kiara Dario (Miss Saigon), Frances Dee (Matilda), Aimée Fisher (Waitress), Tom Andrew Hargreaves (Pretty Woman), Alyn Hawke (Come From Away), Ediz Mahmut (Hadestown), Jamel Matthias (Why Am I So Single?), Nevé McGuiness-Dyce (Starlight Express), Rose Ouellette (The Wizard of Oz), Sophie Pourret (Guys and Dolls), William Richardson (Les Misérables) and Lily Wang (Burlesque) as ensemble. As well as swings Liv Alexander (Cabaret), Taylor Alman (Greatest Days), Lauren Hampton (Mamma Mia!), Jared Irving (Aladdin), Samuel John-Humphreys (Sister Act) and Millie Mayhew (Wicked).

The Great Gatsby is playing at The London Coliseum for a limited run until 7th September 2025.

The Choir of Man – Opened on 12th March

New Musicals - The Choir Of Man

This musical may be one of the new musicals in the West End time-wise, but it has in fact already been on the West End! The show was closed for a while whilst the Arts Theatre underwent some renovations. The show is now back! With a fresh new cast, it has had rave reviews since its reopening back in March.

The show is great if you love a pub as the show is set in one. In this pub, a wildly talented group of instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers come together. The show is an uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome. Also, the show runs for an hour and a half with no interval so is great if you’re trying out musical theatre for the first time.

The Choir Of Man is one of the new musicals, which is a jukebox musical. However, what makes this show really interesting is the fact that the actors also play instruments live on stage. It is overflowing with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Adele, Guns & Roses,Katy Perry and many more!

The cast includes Jason Brock (Thriller Live) as The Romantic, Benji Lord (Dreamboats and Petticoats) as the Joker, David Booth (The Threepenny Opera) as The Bore, Paul McArthur (Tracks) as The Poet, Oliver Jacobson (Come From Away) as The Barman. The swings as Alex Mallalieu (As You Like It) and Toby Francis (High Fidelity).

The returning cast members are Rob Godfrey (The Choir of Man – Sydney Opera House) as The Beast, Ifan Gwilym-Jones (The Choir of Man, international productions) as The Maestro, and George Knapper (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) as The Handyman alongside Bradley Walwyn (We Will Rock You) as The Hardman. Lastly, David Shute and Tom Carter-Miles have also returned as swings.

You can see which New Musicals were nominated for Olivier Awards here.

Clueless – Opened 15th February

Clueless a New Musical

The show has been a hit since it opened just after Valentine’s day. It follows Cher, a Californian fashionista who is at the top of her social circle. She often does good deeds to prove she is a good person. When new student joins, Cher decides to take her under her wing and make her the new, most popular girl in school. Her ex-stepbrother Josh faces her with the question of is she matchmaking or meddling? This show is based on the hit 90s film of the same name. It is one of the many new musicals currently in the west end which is based on a film.

The musical adaptation is written by Amy Heckerling who is in fact the films original writer and director. The musical has new songs written by pop star KT Tunstall. She has encapsulated the 90s vibe of the show with the songs she has written for the adaptation.

The cast includes Emma Flynn (Beautiful) as Cher and Keelan McAuley (Grease) as Josh. Also starring in the show are Chyna-Rose Frederick as Dionne, Romona Lewis-Malley as Tai, Isaac J Lewis as Christian, Rabi Kondé as Murray, Blake Jordan as Travis and Max Mirza as Elton.

Emily Florence plays Amber whilst Ryan O’Donnell and Imelda Warren-Green play multiple featured roles.

The full ensemble features Sophie Elmes, Jacob Fisher, Aoife Kenny, Josh Latunji, James Lim, Ernest Stroud and Grace Eleanor Thomas. Lastly, the swings are Dylan Gordon-Jones, Lucas Lluna, Lucy Rice and Rachel Seirian.

Audiences are loving this new musical so much that is has recently extended into March 2026. Clueless is currently playing at The Trafalgar Theatre.

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New Paddington Musical Trailer Released!


Paddington Musical Trailer Released

The New Paddington Musical Trailer has just been dropped! Paddington’s next adventure starts at The Savoy Theatre on 1st November 2026. We can’t wait to see what the nation’s favourite bear is getting up to next.

The lead singer of McFly, Tom Fletcher is writing the music for this new musical. Fletcher is also a writer of beloved childrens books. Paddington The Musical is based on Micheal Bond’s much loved children’s stories about Paddington. A bear from Peru who makes it to London to find a home. What’s more, Jessica Swale will write the book and direction is by Luke Sheppard.

The musical will tell the original, iconic story of the bear arriving in London, looking for a home.

The New Paddington Musical Trailer gives us a sneak peak into some of Fletcher’s music. Producer Sonia Freidman will no doubt add to the show’s magical feel. Friedman is the producer for the magical and visual impressive productions on the West End such as Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and Stranger Things: The First Shadow. This production house is sure to deliver a visually magical musical. We are yet to know how Paddington will appear on stage but with Sonia Freidman Productions invloved, it’s sure to impress.

Paddington is a staple of British culture, especially since it’s hit film franchise was released. Paddington has his own statue and Paddington station and even met the Queen!

You can watch the New Paddington Musical Trailer below!

Paddington The Musical will open on 1st Novemeber 2025 at The Savoy Theatre.

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Britain’s Got Talent – Newest West End Guest Acts


Just For one Day to Perform at Britain's Got Talent
Cast of Just For One Day – The Old Vic

Britain’s Got Talent have just revealed the latest of their West End guest acts for the live shows. The cast of Just For One Day will appear on Saturday 10th May from 7pm. Not only that but it is also the talent shows Semi Final!

Just For One Day is due to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre just 5 day after their Britain’s Got Talent performance on 15th May.

The new musical is based on the monumental Live Aid concerts in London and America created by Bob Geldof. It is a jukebox musical featuring songs of performers at the historic event. This includes songs by icons such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Queen. Not to mention The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bryan Adams, Diana Ross and many more.

Britain’s Got Talent has really been honouring the West End this season. The cast of Tina performed on Saturday 26th April. Tina is still showing at The Aldwych Theatre since it opened in 2018. The cast performed a medley of Simply The Best and the toe tapping Proud Mary.

The talent show also welcomed the cast of Hercules just last week. Hercules will open at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 6th June. This gave us a sneak peak into what we can expect from Disney’s latest musical adaptation. They performed a medley of songs from the classic animation. They raised the roof at Britain’s Got Talent and we can’t wait to see what Just For One Day will perform this weekend!

To secure your cheap tickets and for more information on Tina, Hercules and Just For One Day head to Theatre Bookings.

You can watch the cast of Just For One Day on Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday 10th May at from 7pm on ITV.


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