West End Archives - North West End UK

London’s West End Set for a Spectacular 2027 as Major Musicals, Star Names and New Productions Prepare to Take Centre Stage

27Oct

By NewsdeskNo Comments

NEWS

London’s West End Set for a Spectacular 2027 as Major Musicals, Star Names and New Productions Prepare to Take Centre Stage

London’s West End is already shaping up for an exciting 2027, with a mixture of much-loved musicals returning to the capital, acclaimed productions making the journey from Broadway and beyond, and ambitious new plays bringing some of the biggest names in entertainment to the London stage. From the long-awaited return of Billy Elliot the Musical to a new stage adventure from filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, theatre audiences will have plenty to look forward to. Established favourites will continue to attract visitors from across the UK and overseas, while fresh adaptations and revivals promise to give theatregoers new reasons to visit Theatreland. With productions spanning comedy, drama, romance, dance and spectacular musical theatre, 2027 looks set to be a year in which nostalgia and the...

3Sep

By Zain RussellNo Comments

London

Wicked – Apollo Victoria Theatre

Wicked is currently the ninth longest-running West End show in history, having been a staple of London’s theatre scene since 2006, and it is not difficult to see why. Already beloved as a prequel of sorts to The Wizard of Oz, the musical has reached an even wider audience following its recent blockbuster film adaptations. Yet, despite how familiar the story has become, the West End production still feels every bit as magical as it should. From the moment the curtain rises, we are transported to the land of Oz and introduced to a story that goes beyond the familiar tale of the Wicked Witch of the West. At its heart, Wicked is a story about an unlikely friendship, prejudice, ambition and the people who shape our lives. The production makes an immediate impression with Glinda’s spectacu...

6Oct

By Gemma PrinceNo Comments

London

Theatre Café Diner – London

A homage to the famous Ellen’s Stardust Diner in New York City, the award-winning Theatre Café has just launched its very own theatrical dining experience in the heart of London’s West End. Like its sister venue, the Theatre Café Diner is decked out in full theatrical decor. A glittering golden sign greets customers at the door, alongside colourful photographs of all the West End favourites from Wicked to Frozen. The inside is just as impressive too, covered from head to toe in theatrical memorabilia, with images from shows and framed sheet music signed by cast members. There were theatrically themed areas dedicated to the likes of SIX, & Juliet and Cats, each area had its own unique charm and flair. Theatre fans will love the incredible attention to detail, from the iconic He...

6Dec

By Paul DownhamNo Comments

NEWS

Strictly Does Musicals

It is our favourite week of the year, Strictly Come Dancing's Musical Week! We've put together all the performances from the Saturday night for you plus Sunday's appearance from the &Juliet West End cast. Who was your favourite? First up was a stunning opening number from the professionals with a mega-mix from Priscilla Queen of the Desert! https://www.youtube.com/embed/TdPbyupc-y0 Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez Jive to Little Shop of Horrors from Little Shop of Horrors. https://www.youtube.com/embed/-e68uG83MCA Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse Argentine Tango to Phantom of the Opera from Phantom of the Opera. https://www.youtube.com/embed/GxcbH3-BmFA Ranvir Singh and Giovanni Pernice Viennese Waltz to She Used To Be Mine from Waitress. https://www.youtu...