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20 PLAYS CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF A major revival of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell. Closes 7 October. APOLLO THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (020 7851 2711) THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY One enormous diamond, eight incompetent crooks and a snoozing security guard. What could possibly go right? CRITERION THEATRE Piccadilly Circus, (020 7492 0810) THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG A Polytechnic amateur drama group are putting on a 1920s murder mystery and everything that can go wrong... does! DUCHESS THEATRE Catherine Street, WC2 (0330 333 4810) INK James Graham's acclaimed new play transfers following a sold-out season at the Almeida Theatre in North London. The story behind the birth of Britain's most popular and controversial newspaper. DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE St Martin’s Lane, WC2 (020 7492 1552) THE WOMAN IN BLACK An innocent outsider, a suspicious rural community, a gothic house and a misty marsh are the ingredients of this Victorian ghost story. FORTUNE THEATRE Russell Street, WC2 (0844 871 7626) THE FERRYMAN In Jez Butterworth’s new major drama, multi award-winning actor, director and writer Paddy Considine is joined by Laura Donnelly and Genevieve O’Reilly. Directed by Sam Mendes. GIELGUD THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (0844 482 5130) QUEEN ANNE Royal Shakespeare Company production of Helen Edmundson’s new play, set in 1702, with William III on the throne and England is on the verge of war. Until 30 September. VENUS IN FUR A major production of David Ives' dark comedy starring Natalie Dormer and David Oakes. Opens 17 October. HAYMARKET THEATRE Haymarket, SW1 (020 7930 8800) OSLO Bartlett Sher's acclaimed production of J.T. Rogers' new Tony Award-winning play. A darkly funny political thriller, this production comes to the West End following a three week run at the National Theatre. Opens 2 October. HAROLD PINTER THEATRE Panton Street, SW1 (0844 871 7627) Royal National Theatre Plays in repertory OLIVIER THEATRE. FOLLIES Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in a dazzling new production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical staged for the first time at the National. SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON A new play by Rory Mullarkey – a folk tale for an uneasy nation. Into the story walks George: wandering knight, freedom fighter, enemy of tyrants the world over. Opens 4 October. LYTTELTON THEATRE OSLO Bartlett Sher's acclaimed production of J.T. Rogers' new Tony Award-winning play. 5-23 September, then transfers to Harold Pinter Theatre from 2 October. JANE EYRE The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever. This bold and dynamic production uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms. DORFMAN THEATRE MOSQUITOES Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams play sisters in a world premiere from Chimerica writer Lucy Kirkwood, directed by Rufus Norris. NATIONAL THEATRE South Bank, SE1 (020 7452 3000) LABOUR OF LOVE World Premiere of James Graham's new comedy starring Martin Freeman and Sarah Lancashire. Set in the Labour Party's traditional northern heartlands, a clash of philosophy, culture and class. NOEL COWARD THEATRE St Martin's Lane, WC2 (0844 482 5141) GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Conor McPherson beautifully weaves the iconic songbook of Bob Dylan into this new show full of hope, heartbreak and soul. Until 7 October. DR SEUSS’S THE LORAX The return of David Greig's stage adaption returns to London for a special three week season. Opens 15 October. OLD VIC THEATRE The Cut, Waterloo, SE1 (0844 871 7628) Noma Dumezweni (Hermione Granger), Paul Thornley (Ron Weasley) and Jamie Parker (Harry Potter) in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo: Manuel Harlan HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD PARTS I & II A new stage play based on the Harry Potter franchise written by Jack Thorne, based on an original story by J.K Rowling. PALACE THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (0330 333 4813) DERREN BROWN Derren Brown's 'greatest hits' show Underground in London promises to be a spell-binding experience of magical genius and epic showmanship. Until 14 October. PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Northumberland Ave, WC2 (0844 871 7631) THE MOUSETRAP Agatha Christie’s whodunnit is the longest running play of its kind in the history of the British theatre. ST MARTIN’S THEATRE West Street, WC2 (0844 499 1515) APOLOGIA Jamie Lloyd's production of Alexi Kaye Campbell's play, starring Stockard Channing. A witty, topical and passionate play about generations, secrets, and warring perspectives. Until 18 Noember. TRAFALGAR STUDIOS Whitehall, SW1 (020 7492 1548) HEISENBERG: THE UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE Marianne Elliott's West End Premiere of Simon Stephens' play starring Anne-Marie Duff and Kenneth Cranham. WYNDHAM’S THEATRE Charing Cross Rd, WC2 (0844 482 512) t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e
MUSICALS 21 KINKY BOOTS Inspired by a true story and based on the Miramax film, the show tells the story of Charlie Price who has reluctantly inherited his father's Northampton shoe factory. ADELPHI THEATRE Strand, WC2 (020 3725 7060) STOMP This multi-award winning show continues to astound audiences across the world with its universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance. AMBASSADORS THEATRE West Street, WC2 (020 7395 5405) WICKED Hit Broadway story of how a clever, misunderstood girl with emerald green skin and a girl who is beautiful and popular turn into the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch in the Land of Oz. APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE Wilton Road, SW1 (0844 826 8000) EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE New musical starring John McCrea transfers to the West End following a sold-out run at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. Opens <strong>22</strong> Nov. APOLLO THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, W1 (020 7851 2711) MA<strong>TIL</strong>DA Critically acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production of Roald Dahl’s book, directed by Matthew Warchus. CAMBRIDGE THEATRE Earlham Street, WC2 (0844 800 1110) AN AMERICAN IN PARIS The award-winning, thrillingly staged and astonishingly danced Broadway Gershwin musical featuring some of the greatest music and lyrics ever written. DOMINION THEATRE Tottenham Court Rd, W1 (020 7927 0900) YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Legendary filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks brings his classic monster musical comedy to life on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing musical. Opens 10 October. GARRICK THEATRE Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0330 333 4811) THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Long running epic romance by Andrew Lloyd Webber, set behind the scenes of a Paris opera house where a deformed phantom stalks his prey. HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE Haymarket, SW1 (0844 412 2707) THE LION KING Disney‘s phenomenally successful animated film is transformed into a spectacular stage musical, a superb evening of visual delight. LYCEUM THEATRE Wellington Street, WC2 (0844 871 3000) THRILLER – LIVE High octane show celebrating the career of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Over two hours of the non-stop hit songs that marked his legendary live performances. LYRIC THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (0330 333 4812) FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Director Clarke Peters calls the show a 'revusical, a 90-minute tribute to the black song-writer/saxophonist and rhythm and blues pioneer, Louis Jordan. MARBLE ARCH THEATRE Marble Arch, W1 (020 7400 1257) SCHOOL OF ROCK Andrew Lloyd Webber's new stage musical with lyrics by Glenn Slater and book by Julian Fellowes, adapted from the film. NEW LONDON THEATRE Drury Lane, WC2 (020 7492 0810) MAMMA MIA! Hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, set around the story of a mother and daughter on the eve of the daughter’s wedding. NOVELLO THEATRE Aldwych, WC2 (0844 482 5170) EVITA A major revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical. PHOENIX THEATRE Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0844 871 7627) ANNIE Revival of the famous musical starring Craig Revel Horwood. A Depression-era rags-toriches story featuring the songs It's The Hard- Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow. PICCADILLY THEATRE Denman Street, W1 (0844 871 7630) ALADDIN The classic hit film has been brought to thrilling life on stage by Disney, featuring all the songs from the Academy Award winning score. PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE Old Compton Street, W1 (0844 482 5151) LES MISERABLES A spectacularly staged version of Victor Hugo’s epic novel about an escaped convict’s search for redemption in Revolutionary France. QUEEN’S THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (0844 482 5160) DREAMGIRLS West End premiere, starring Amber Riley. Set in the USA during the late 1960s and early 1970s, it follows a young female singing trio as they become music superstars. SAVOY THEATRE Strand, WC2 (020 7492 0810) MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Featuring all the much loved classics from Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5, the show tells the story behind the hits. SHAFTESBURY THEATRE Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (020 7492 0810) 42nd STREET The song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway returns to the West End. The timeless tale of small town Peggy Sawyer’s rise from chorus line to Broadway star. THEATRE ROYAL Drury Lane, WC2 (020 7492 0810) The Lion King ® Disney t h i s i s l o n d o n m a g a z i n e • t h i s i s l o n d o n o n l i n e
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