The final stops for this show has been announced. Starlight Express will unfortunately be closing in the West End on the 3rd May 2026. After a successful 2 year stint at the Wembley Park Troubadour Theatre. The show will end it’s run with the title of the longest-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical revival in London in 20 years.
It’s not all sad new though! The show has announced a 2027 world tour with this production. Although dates and venues have not yet been announced it’s exciting to know this production will have a future life beyond London.
Starlight Express tells the story of Rusty a steam train whose dream is to become the fastest engine in the world. Along the way he faces adversaries and might also fall in love. The show is famously performed on roller skates and has been seen by more than 30 million people since it’s premiere back in 1984. It has gone through some iterations in the past 40 years with some songs removed and added. A brand new soundtrack with the OG Wembley cast was released in 2024 and has since amassed 17 million streams. So though the Starlight Express end date is set, there’s always a chance for it to return.
How to get discount tickets to Starlight Express?
We have exclusive discounted tickets for Starlight Express at our box office in Leicester Square. They are for the week ahead and can sometimes be up to 50% off for the best seats. Feel free to visit us in person or call our number 020 7087 2999 to find out more and book!
Make sure you book your tickets to see this fabulous show before it’s too late! Tickets available here.
The Wicked marathons can finally begin with Wicked: For Good now released on streaming.
No Good Deed in Wicked: For Good
From the 2nd of January 2026 you can now stream Wicked: For Good at home! Just under 2 months since it’s worldwide theatrical release where it grossed just over $500 million the movie is available to purchase on amazon prime video. The US release happened just a few days earlier on the 30th of December.
The film is the epic conclusion to Wicked Part 1 which released in 2024 and is a film adaptation of one of the most successful musicals of all time. Wicked was conceived and first played on Broadway back in 2003 by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. The musical is loosely based of the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire. The story functions as a prequel to The Wizard of Oz and focuses on the Wicked Witch of the West. We follow Elphaba on her journey from outcast to the wicked witch and how her friendships and powers shaped her.
The film is available to buy here on amazon. If this is still not enough Wicked why not go see the stage show and hear all your favorite songs live in the magical Apollo Victoria Theatre. The talented Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen currently star as Elphaba and Glinda in the West End Show.
How do I book discounted Wicked tickets?
You can book discounted Wicked tickets with us at Theatre Bookings. Either in person or via phone. You can find the address for our box office in the centre of London’s theatreland here, or call us on 020 7087 2999
T’is the season for new West End shows! We are now entering one of the busiest seasons for the West End with Christmas and the holiday period just ahead. Tourism is quickly climbing and everyone is looking to spend some days in London to get in that festive spirit. It’s no surprise it will coincide therefore with the busiest time period for theatre as well. Besides that many shows have also closed recently. While some were long runners, others were from strictly limited seasons but that still means quite a few theatres are empty. But they won’t be for long. Today we’ll be discussing every single show that has or is planning to open in December and whether you should try to catch it!
Into the Woods
In this revival of the classic Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical. The Baker, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red Riding hood, Cinderella and Rapunzel take us beyond the happy ever after and shows us where the story goes and what really matters. The show is playing at the Bridge Theatre and has already proved quite popular.The cast is also nothing to scoff at with the likes of Jamie Parker, Bella Brown, Kate Fleetwood, Jo Foster and Chumisa Dornford-May.
The show has just opened for previews and audiences are overjoyed that this hit Broadway play has made its way overseas. Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton Oh, Mary! started off Broadway but it quickly made a name for itself. This furthermore culminated in an ongoing Broadway run and a Tony award win for Cole at the 2025 Tony’s. The show has transferred over to the Trafalgar Theatre and now stars Mason Alexander Park in the titular role. Mason is known for their work with Jamie Lloyd on stage. Starring in Much Ado about Nothing and The Tempest as well as her television work as Desire in the Netflix series the Sandman. Alongside Mason Giles Terera play Abraham Lincoln or Mary’s Husband. Giles is best known for his work in the original West End cast of Hamilton playing Aaron Burr. For which he won the Olivier.
Based on the cult classic film Paranormal Activity this thrilling new stage play will be at the Ambassador’s Theatre for 16 weeks only. We follow James and Lou on their journey from Chicago to London where they are trying to escape their past. However they soon discover that places are not what’s haunted. It’s the people. The show is recommended for 15+ so while it may not be the best family show this Christmas. It’ll definitely provide a thrilling theatre experience. The show is also on at the Ambassador’s a fairly small theatre so it should all feel very immersive.
The latest show by mischief comedy in their spectacular goes wrong series. This new comedy play is at the Apollo Theatre and will be playing till the 25th January. Mischief comedy is a comedy group who are responsible for The Play That Goes Wrong. Which has been playing for a historic 10 years now at least. The show recently celebrated becoming the longest running comedy on the West End. Therefore make sure you catch this brilliant new comedy before it heads off on tour.
Woman in Mind is a new dark comic psychological drama from the incredible Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Starring Oliver award winner Sheridan Smith and directed by Michael Longhurst. Who recently directed the record breaking revival of Next to Normal and was the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse. The play follows Susan whose world splits into two after bumping her head. One mundane and the other imagined. Slowly the lines begin to blur. The show is a hilarious yet gripping drama centering on the themes of identity, family and mental escape. The show also stars Romesh Ranganathan an acclaimed comedian who is finally making his high anticipated West End debut.
The world premier of High Noon will begin playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre mid December. This is Oscar winning screenwriter Eric Roth’s first work for the stage. The script is based on the iconic four-time Oscar winning film High Noon. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann with a screenplay by Carl Foreman. And is often hailed as the greatest Western Film ever. This new adaptation will be directed by Olivier-award winner Thea Sharrock. The play is set in the American West in the 1800s and follows Will Kane (Billy Crudup) and Amy Fowler (Denise Gough) as they explore their bond. While tested by impossible choices all while the return of deadly outlaw Frank Miller looms on the horizon. The show will explore classic themes of courage, justice and duty vs cowardice, peace and desire. The play is on a strictly limited run until March 6th.
Book your tickets now to see these new West End shows this holiday period with Theatrebookings!
Now that the summer season is over and we’ve sadly said goodbye to some of our favourite shows. The question is what will be filling the Evita-sized hole in our hearts. Thankfully the West End is still thriving and we have 5 new West End shows opening this month alone. In this blog I will be discussing all the new offerings and the best ways to catch them at good prices.
The first on the list is the transfer of The Producers from the Menier Chocolate Factory now at the Garrick. This is the first major revival of Mel Brookes The Producers to open in London. At the Chocolate Factory it did very well and was praised with 5 star reviews and a sold-out run. The show tells the story of two theatrical producers who attempts to put on the worst musical Broadway has seen and oversell the interest in the film in order to get rich. Hilarity ensues when instead the show is a huge hit.
The Producers just had their press night and received a mix of 4-5 star reviews and was praised as a hilarious and outrageous comedy that touches on some serious topics. With a brilliant sense of humor. Read all about it in our review round-up here. It is booking until February 2026 and you can find tickets on theatrebookings. As well as for other new west end shows.
The Weir starring Brendan Gleeson is making it’s long-awaited West End Transfer. This also marks Brendan Gleeson’s West End Debut. After a successful press night, the show has received 5 star reviews across the board. The Weir first premiered in 1997 and was written by Conor McPherson. It then played on Broadway as well as other locations in both Countries. The Weir is set in a County Leitrim pub where on a stormy night they swap stories, spooky and humorous alike to impress Valerie a beautiful but mysterious stranger. The Guardian describes the play as “an endlessly rewarding evening…” with five characters that stay with you. The show is starring Brendan Gleeson in his much anticipated West End debut as an Emmy, BIFA winner and Oscar nominee. Tickets are going quickly so make sure you book now to secure the best prices for The Weir.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a smash hit production from the National Theatre of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy play. The show transferred to the West End this Autumn with Olly Alexander leading the show as Algernon Moncrieff. The play is lovingly described as a trivial comedy for serious people and was very well-recieved last year with the telegraph calling it a “glittering masterpiece”.
The show is about Jack (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) and his friend Algy (Olly Alexandra), who decide to take on a false identity as being sensible is becoming a bit boring. Hilarity ensues when they become entangled in a web of lies while attempting to impress two eligible ladies. The Importance of Being Earnest is a “sparkling new production… that’s fiercely faithful to Wilde’s wickedly subversive spirit”(Daily Mail).
Clarkston is a new play by Samuel D. Hunter premiering in the West End for a strictly limited 9 week run. The play follows Jake (Locke) who has an unexpected meeting with Chris(Samuel D. Hunter) at his night shift in Costco. The two bond and rediscover their sense of adventure and how to give life new meaning by chasing something more. The play is a modern frontier story that tackles the topics of friendship, acceptance love and hope. Early audience reactions have been very positive with the general buzz online being that Hunter is a new playwright to watch and the performances are especially strong by all three leads. On stage seating is also available for this play which is always exciting is you want to be up close to the action.
This play is a powerful true story from Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham about Jacob Dunne, who one evening years ago punched someone fatally. On this fateful evening James Hodginson became caught in a street-fight after attending a cricket match. Jacob then joined his friends at the scene and threw a single punch before running off. Tragically this resulted in James losing his life 9 days later in hospital due to brain related injuries. Jacob was sentenced to 14 months in prison and after his release built a relationship with Jame’s parents through the restorative justice campaign. The play focuses on this relationship and the profound transformation the meeting has on Jacob’s life. It was originally written and produced by Nottingham Playhouse.
With the London Tube Strikes set to go ahead from the 7th – 11th Sep, West End shows have sent out warnings to theatre goers that their journey to the show might face delays and disruptions.
London Underground staff will be striking all next week. Due to talks breaking down between the RMT union and Transport for London. The dispute is in regards to pay, fatigue and the long working week.
As of today all West End shows are going ahead as normal at their usual times. Most theatres are in the Central London area near Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Station where the Elizabeth Line should continue to run unaffected. There’s also a good network of buses in the area. However with the extra traffic and stress on the bus system theater-goers are advised to leave plenty of buffer time for their journey.
We normally advise aiming to arrive 30mins early in order to relax and enjoy the facilities, merch etc. For this week an hour early will be safest as West End Shows do typically start very on time. Some productions won’t let late-comers in till the interval. The three shows that could prove more difficult to attend are Starlight Express as Wembley Troubadour Theatre. Hamilton at Victoria Palace and Wicked at Apollo Victoria. As all other theatres are in the West End zone in Central London.
Stadium concerts have been postponed due to the strikes with Coldplay and Post Malone rescheduling their shows. Stage shows should be proceeding as scheduled.
Despite the London Tube Strikes at theatrebookings we still offer great prices to all shows on the West End. Book to see a show this week and take advantage of the cheaper pricing now that summer is over.
This Halloween, it’s a Hades takeover! The show will start at the later time of 8pm. Also, guests are invited to dress in their best spooky seasonal clothes or costumes. Why not dress to honour one of his fellow Disney villains? That will make Hades extra impressed .
The Hercules Halloween, Hades takeover begins with music, mayhem and photo opportunities, before the shows begins. What’s more, this special performance includes a surprise third-act of the show. The details of this bonus act are yet to be unveiled.
Lastly, the bar will have a selection of Hades’ favourite, Halloween-themed cocktails. This is alongside the trading card game company Lorcana running giveaways and special prizes.
Hercules is the latest Disney musical to open in the West End. Stephen Carlile (The Lion King) plays Hades, The King of the Underworld. Luke Brady plays his arch nemesis, Hercules. Craig Gallivan and Lee Zarrett play the bumbling idiots who never cease to disappoint Hades, Bob and Charles respectively. Also, Mae Ann Jorolan plays Meg with Trevor Dion Nicholas as Phil. The muses are Candace Furbert (Thalia), Sharlene Hector (Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (Melpomene), Malinda Parris (Calliope), and Robyn Rose-Li (Terpsichore).
It’s the royal reunion we’ve all been waiting for!! The Six Queens reunite for the first time this year.
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The original queens of Six will be reuniting at the Arts Theatre. Which was the original West End home for Six when it first transferred. It has now found a more permanent home in the Vaudeville Theatre. Arts is currently home to the Choir of Man. Another musical that started out at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The OG cast includes Aimiee Atkinson(Katherine Howard), Millie O’Connell(Anne Boleyn), Maiya Quansah-Breed(Catherine Parr), Jarneia Richard-Noel(Catherine Aragon), Natalie Paris(Jane Seymour), Alexia McIntosh(Anne of Cleeves) and Grace Mouat(Swing, Dance Captain).
The concert will feature songs from the different productions the 7 women have been in. That have shaped their careers as well as stories and original songs. The actresses have gone on to appear in shows like Saving Mozart, Mean Girls, Death Note, & Juliet, 13 going on 30, The Cher Show, 42nd Street and more.
Six queens reunite on the 1st of December. This will also celebrate the rerelease of Six in UK cinemas following it’s record breaking run in April.
Book tickets to see the concert on the Arts Theatre website and book tickets to see the current extraordinary cast of Six with us!
Give it up for our new Lady of the Underground! Nicola Roberts is Persephone from the 18th of September.
It’s just been announced that Nicola Roberts from Girls Aloud will be returning to the stage as Persephone in Hadestown in the West End.
Moreover Roberts will be returning to the stage after 5 years after her West End debut at the Garrick Theatre “City of Angels”. She further commented on her new role, “I am beyond thrilled to be joining the cast of Hadestown in London. This show is a true masterpiece, and I am honoured to be a part of such a talented and inspiring team. The role of Persephone has such depth and complexity, she feels light and sorrow, joy and darkness. Her songs are rich with emotion and an absolute joy to sing. And I’m excited to explore every facet of her character on stage. I am grateful for this incredible opportunity, and I can’t wait to share this journey with audiences in London. Let’s take a trip to the underworld together!”
The Show
Hadestown was written by Anais Mitchell as a musical concept album. Based on the Ancient Greek Myths of Hades and Persephone and additionally Orpheus and Eruydice. The musical went on to win the Tony for Best new musical. And has been playing successfully on Broadway since 2020. Having recently celebrated 2000 performances. The show premiered it’s final version in the West End February last year and has been very positively received. The role of Persephone was originated by Gloria Ontiri in the West End and has since been played by Rachel Tucker and currently Victoria Hamilton-Barrett.
Book your tickets in advance to catch Nicola Roberts as Persephone in Hadestown! She is scheduled from the 18th of September to the 18th of January but no further so make sure to book while you can!
The new stars of Cabaret have been announced and we couldn’t be more excited! Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada will be gracing the London stages once more. This time as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. After we already saw them for a month earlier this year as the OBC of Hadestown took over the Lyric Theatre.
Eva having just finished her run as Sally Bowles in the Broadway production. Shared a teaser video on Sunday before the official announcement came out. Stating she was not ready to leave yet and if she could bring a special guest. Fans immediately suspected it to be Reeve. As the two have starred in the same show before and recently got engaged in London.
This revival of Cabaret started in 2029 starring Eddie Redmayne and has since proven extremely successful recently hitting 2000 performances worldwide. The structure of the casting has always centered the two main stars which Hannah Dodd and Rob Madge currently in the role. Other stars who have stepped on stage in these roles include Billy Porter, Marisha Wallace, Cara Delevinge and Adam Lambert. This will be Reeve’s debut as the Emcee and Eva is repising her role which gained widespread praise.
The new stars of Cabaret is scheduled to start on September 22nd and conclude their run January 24th. Please note they will not be performing October 22nd to November 5th.
The musical phenomenon Six is being re-released in cinemas in August following the original run in April of this year. The proshot was filmed back in 2022 and featured the original six queens from the Edinburgh fringe production. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of the release and it was first shown in cinemas this year. After a successful run they’ve announced that Six the musical movie will be heading back to cinemas for a final time this August.
The film stars Jarnia Richard Noel as Catherine of Aragon, Millie O’Connell as Anne Boleyn, Natalie Paris as Jane Seymour, Alexia McIntosh as Anne of Cleeves, Aimie Atkinson as Katherine Howard and Maiya Ouansah-Breed as Catherine Parr. The show was written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss and continues to run in the West End and Broadway. Alongside multiple tours all over the world. In total it’s attracted over 3.5 million viewers globally since its debut in 2017. Currently playing at the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End it’s often one of the hardest tickets to find. Due to the smaller venue and immense popularity. If you’re looking for last minute Six tickets. Pay our booth in Leicester square a visit as we often get exclusive returns on the weekends.
Film Record
The film official titles Six the Musical Live! broke box office records for the highest opening fay figure for a musical ever. It also played on the widest screen count in the UK for an event cinema release. It has also become the third highest gross for an event cinema release ever. The film starts with the history of the musical before the pro shot itself. Make sure to check out local cinemas for dates and time. The last date will be the 25th of August.
Book tickets in advance to see SIX live at the Vaudeville Theatre! Or come visit us at Leicester Square Box Office for last minute tickets to this magnificent show!
