The longest-running show on the West End, The Mousetrap has been running for over 70 years. Yes, that’s right… 70 years! Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery play continues to keep audiences guessing night after night.

The Mousetrap first opened in London’s West End in 1952 with Richard Attenborough as Detective Sergeant Trotter and his wife Sheila Sim as Mollie Ralston. The play is based on a short story, which is itself based on the radio play but Christie asked that the story not be published as long as the play ran in the West End.

When she originally wrote the play, Christie gave the rights to her grandson Mathew Prichard as a birthday present. In the UK only one production of the play in addition to the West End production can be performed annually. Also under the contract terms of the play is that no film adaptation can be produced until the West End production has been closed for at least six months. As the play has never closed no one has ever been able to produce a film adaptation. In 2022 Damian Jones, a British producer came up with the idea to produce a film that is more loosely based on the play. The film See How They Run is a murder mystery that takes place at the 100th performance of The Mousetrap in the West End in 1953. The film tells a different story in which the murder victim is the director of the play itself. It was nominated for Outstanding British Film at the 76th British Academy Film Awards.

The Mousetrap is a classic ‘Whodunit’ with a twist ending, which the audience is traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. The play centers around a group of seven strangers who find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When news spreads of a murder in London and a police sergeant turns up at the door, they soon realise that the killer is in their midst! Each character reveals their sordid pasts one by one but the question is… who did it?

There are eight members of the cast, and by 2012 more than 400 actors had played the roles. Christie’s script allows for lots of flexibility in the interpretation and embodiment of each of the roles. Every new cast member is able to bring new depth to the production, and every audience brings a new energy into the theatre. Because of this, every single one of the 28,000+ performances of the show has been unique.

For over 70 years this thrilling tale of mystery and intrigue has kept millions of people on the edge of their seats. Can you solve the mystery of The Mousetrap? Find out now a book The Mousetrap tickets online via the Theatre Bookings website or visit our box office in Leicester Square. Book now to see London’s greatest ‘Whodunit’.

Baz Luhrman’s revolutionary film comes to life on stage in a theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and – above all – love. Welcome to the Moulin Rouge!

The stage musical is based on the 2001 award-winning film of the same name that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor. The original film was a huge success and grossed a huge $179.2 million on just a $50 million budget. It received eight nominations at the 74th Academy Awards including Best Picture and won two awards for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. The film is still considered today as one of the best films of all time so it’s no surprise the stage show has become a box office success too. Here’s everything you need to know about the musical phenomenon.

What is the Story of Moulin Rouge?

Moulin Rouge! follows the story of two young lovers, from two very different worlds. Satine is the headline act at the Moulin Rouge and Christian is a penniless writer obsessed by the bohemian ideals. They start a secret relationship behind the back of the evil duke who holds the deeds to the Moulin Rouge. In a world where aristocrats and bohemians rub shoulders, they will find out if love really does conquer all.

When did Moulin Rouge First Open on Stage?

The musical adaptation first premiered in 2018 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston before officially opening on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in July 2019. The Broadway production received 14 nominations at the 74th Tony Awards and went on to win 10 including Best Musical.

When did Moulin Rouge Open in London?

The West End production officially opened in January 2022 with previews starting in November 2021 at London’s Piccadilly Theatre. The production was nominated for 5 Olivier Awards in 2022 including Best New Musical.

What Songs are in Moulin Rouge?

The jukebox musical includes songs from legendary artists such as David Bowie, Elton John, The Police, and Christina Aguilera. Iconic songs from the film have been adapted and still feature in the stage musical, such as Your Song, Elephant Love Medley, and Come What May. But the stage show has also added new mash-ups featuring contemporary music from the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Beyonce.

Who are the creatives behind Moulin Rouge?

Moulin Rouge! is directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, with a book by Tony Award winner John Logan, music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine, and choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh. Scenic Design by Derek McLane, costume design by Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Justin Townsend, and sound design by Peter Hylenski.

Book your Moulin Rouge! tickets now. Book tickets online via the Theatre Bookings website or at our box office in Leicester Square. Currently playing at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.

Wicked first opened in London in 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and has remained a fan favourite ever since. In April this year, the show celebrated becoming the 10th longest-running show in West End history with its 6,762nd performance.

The musical acts as both a prequel and a sequel to the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz and tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good.

Wicked is loosely based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire which was published in 1995. A book that was in turn based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and of course the 1939 film adaptation.

The West End production of the musical came after the success of the Broadway production that opened in 2003, which won three Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for the original cast album. The London production is brought together by the same team but the show has been tailored slightly for a British audience. The minor changes include the dialogue, choreography, some special effects, and the accent.

Wicked has been seen by over 12 million people in London and is already the 8th longest-running musical in West End history. The London production received five Olivier Award nominations and went on the win the Olivier Audience Award for Most Popular Show in 2010.

The current West End cast includes Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, alongside Lucy St. Louis as Glinda, Ryan Reid as Fiyero, Sophie-Louise Dann as Madame Morrible, Caitlin Anderson as Nessarose, Joe Thompson-Oubari as Boq, and Lisa-Anne Wood as the standby for Glinda. Michael Fenton Stevens as the Wizard, Graham Kent as Doctor Dillamond, and the return of Laura Harrison as the standby for Elphaba.

The Company is completed by Conor Ashman, Jessica Aubrey, Jeremy Batt, Felipe Bejarano, Asmara Cammock, Joshua Clemetson, Effie Rae Dyson, Aimee Hodnett, Kate Leiper, Jemima Loddy, Joshua Lovell, Rory Maguire, Paddy Joe Martin, Darnell Mathew-James, Millie Mayhew, Ayden Morgan, Rishard-Kyro Nelson, Aston Neman Hannington, Aiesha Naomi Pease, Jeanie Ryan, Natalie Spriggs, Charlotte Anne Steen, James Titchener, Micaela Todd, Taela Yeomans-Brown, and Jacob Young.

A two-part film adaptation of the musical is also in the works with the first part set for release this November.

Wicked is currently playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and plays performances Tuesday-Sunday. With evening performances at 7:30pm Tuesday-Saturday and matinees at 2.30pm Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Book your Wicked tickets now online via the Theatre Bookings website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

MJ the Musical is a jukebox musical based on the life of one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson. The show is currently playing at the Prince Edward Theatre.

With a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and choreography by Tony Award-winning director/ Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, MJ takes the audience behind the scenes of Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The new musical features some of Jackson’s most iconic songs in music history including Beat It, Billie Jean, Man in the Mirror, Bad, Thriller, and Smooth Criminal.

MJ was first scheduled to open on Broadway in 2020 but was postponed for obvious reasons. The production went on to open at the Neil Simon Theatre in February 2022 with Myles Frost leading the cast as Michael Jackson himself. The show was a box office success and went on to receive 10 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical.

The production went on to win 4 Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Musical for Frost, Best Choreography, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design. The original cast recording was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. The Broadway production of the musical has now grossed over $190 million and has been seen by over 1.2 million people.

The musical then went on to open in the West End at the Prince Theatre in March 2024 with Myles Frost reprising his role as Jackson.

Appearing alongside Tony Award-winner Myles Frost are Ashley Zhangazha as Joseph Jackson / Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, Phebe Edwards as Katherine Jackson / Kate, Matt Mills as Berry Gordy / Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Jon Tsouras as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ alternate and standby for Michael, Kwamé Kandekore as the standby for MJ and Michael.

The full MJ company includes Derek Aidoo, Morgan Baulch, Milan Cacacie, Spencer Darlaston-Jones, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Marie Finlayson, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Grace Kanyamibwa, Travis Kerry, Dianté Lodge, Simeon Montague, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Taylor Walker, Charlotte-Kate Warren and Tavio Wright.

Also appearing are Jaydon Eastman, Elliot Mugume, Ethan Sokontwe, and Dylan Trigger as Little Michael, with Cristiano Cuino, Sekhani Dumezweni, Khanya Madaka, and Aidan Oti as Little Marlon.

Book your MJ the Musical tickets now. Currently playing at the Prince Edward Theatre.