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Telegraph
25-04-2025
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The Producers: What you need to know about the side-splitting musical comedy in the West End and how to find tickets
Mel Brooks's legendary musical comedy is back – and it's definitely not pulling its punches. This laugh-a-minute backstage show, set in 1959, follows an odd-couple pair of con artists, failing theatre producer Max Bialystock and timid accountant Leo Bloom, who team up to defraud investors by staging a deliberately terrible Broadway musical. It's totally outrageous showbiz satire, from the duo's chosen play, Springtime for Hitler: A Gay Romp with Adolf and Eva at Berchtesgaden, created by a deranged ex-Nazi soldier, to the flamboyant director and increasingly madcap rehearsal hijinks. By the time we reach the infamous Springtime for Hitler musical number, audiences are reduced to helpless hysterics. The Producers won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards for its original Broadway run in 2001, and was also a massive success in the West End in 2004, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans. It has since been staged frequently, but this is the first time we've seen it in London since that initial run. Patrick Marber's smash-hit revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory is now transferring to the Garrick Theatre in the West End for a much-anticipated encore, starring Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin. How to buy tickets for The Producers You can find seats for the London production of The Producers on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast The fabulously outlandish roles in The Producers are a treat for actors. The original 1967 movie version starred Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder, succeeded by Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick for the stage musical version. Subsequent casts have included Roger Bart, Cory English, Reece Shearsmith and Jason Manford. Now Andy Nyman has his turn as the colourful Max Bialystock. Nyman was nominated for an Olivier Award for Fiddler on the Roof, appeared in the Wicked movie, and co-created the play Ghost Stories. The cast also features Marc Antolin (Olivier nominated for Little Shop of Horrors) as Leo, plus Trevor Ashley (Hairspray) and Joanna Woodward (The Time Traveller's Wife). The Producers is directed by Patrick Marber. His writing ranges from TV comedy The Day Today to plays such as Dealer's Choice and Closer. He was Olivier nominated for directing Tom Stoppard's Travesties and won a Tony for directing Stoppard's Leopoldstadt. The details Where is The Producers playing? The Producers runs at the Garrick Theatre on Charing Cross Road, which is close to Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, and other theatres in London's West End. What is the running time of The Producers? The running time of The Producers is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an interval. How long is The Producers running for? The Producers is booking to July 19, 2025. What is the minimum age for The Producers? The age recommendation for The Producers is 10+. Does The Producers have accessible tickets? Yes, the show has captioned, BSL and audio-described performances scheduled. Find more information on the theatre website. The review
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
All My Sons tickets: What you need to know about the star-studded West End revival of Arthur Miller's play and how to find tickets
Arthur Miller's heart-rending 1947 play centres on a grief-stricken family in small-town Ohio. Joe and Kate's son Larry is missing in action: he disappeared while serving during the Second World War. Their other son Chris is in love with Ann Deever, who was dating Larry when he went missing, but his parents are horrified by this declaration. It is gradually revealed that Ann's father Steve has been imprisoned for selling the Air Force cracked cylinder heads, which led to the deaths of 21 pilots. Ann's brother George then arrives and reveals that Joe, who was Steve's business partner, is actually responsible for selling the faulty parts, although Joe claims he did it to save the business – and his family. The relatable characters in All My Sons are exquisitely drawn, but Miller's play is also a searing indictment of the American Dream. It has been regularly staged, to great acclaim, ever since its premiere, and adapted into a film twice. Now it returns to the West End in an intriguing new production by director Ivo Van Hove, who has won Tony and Olivier awards for his revelatory revivals of classic work. His production stars Bryan Cranston, Marianne-Jean Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu. How to buy tickets for All My Sons You can find seats for the London production of All My Sons on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast Notable actors have flocked to be part of the All My Sons cast in past productions: everyone from John Lithgow, David Suchet, Bill Pullman, Sally Field, Joan Plowright and Annette Bening to Jenna Coleman, Katie Holmes, Stephen Campbell Moore, and Laurence Olivier. The same is certainly true with this new London staging. The Tony and Olivier-winning Bryan Cranston stars as Joe Keller. He previously led the National Theatre's production of Network, and is also renowned for TV drama hit Breaking Bad. Cranston is joined by Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Bafta nominated for Mike Leigh's Hard Truths) and Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You on TV, Hamlet for the RSC, Death of England: Delroy in the West End). Director Ivo Van Hove has brought numerous acclaimed productions to Broadway and the West End, including A Little Life, Network, The Crucible, A View from the Bridge, All About Eve, and the David Bowie musical Lazarus. The details Where is All My Sons playing? All My Sons runs at Wyndham's Theatre on Charing Cross Road, close to Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and numerous other West End theatres. What is the running time of All My Sons? The running time of All My Sons is to be confirmed. How long is All My Sons running for? All My Sons is currently booking to February 7, 2026. What is the minimum age for All My Sons? The age recommendation for All My Sons is to be confirmed. Does All My Sons have accessible performances? Yes, the show runs some audio-described and captioned performances. Upcoming dates can be found on the theatre website. FAQs Where is All My Sons set? Arthur Miller's All My Sons is set in a family home in small-town Ohio in 1947. It will be interesting to see whether the inventive director Ivo Van Hove keeps that naturalistic setting for his new production or introduces a more experimental framing, as he has done previously.
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Titanique tickets: What you need to know about this hilarious musical parody in the West End and how to find tickets
In 1997 James Cameron's epic film Titanic dramatised the infamous sinking of the titular vessel, with the added grand tragedy of a star-crossed romance between upper-class passenger Rose (Kate Winslet) and steerage boy Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio). The movie also benefitted from a stirring love song: My Heart Will Go On, sung by Canadian artist Céline Dion. All of those elements play into the fabulously funny musical parody Titanique, a cult-hit American show which has become a West End sensation. The madcap story sees Dion gate-crashing a guided tour of the Titanic museum and retelling the tale of the ship's sinking from her (imagined) perspective. Cue a hilarious mash-up of iconic Titanic characters and lines with delightfully camp, very naughty modern gags, surreal flights of fancy (the deadly iceberg is reborn as legendary diva Tina Turner), and belting tunes from Dion's impressive back catalogue, including Taking Chances, To Love You More, and All By Myself. The West End production won two Olivier Awards: Best Entertainment or Comedy Play, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Layton Williams. No wonder Titanique tickets are the new must-have: this gloriously silly show will go on and on. How to buy tickets for Titanique You can find seats for the London production of Titanique on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast The original movie catapulted Kate Winslet and Leonard DiCaprio into mega-stardom, and the Titanique cast now gets to enjoy inhabiting these beloved roles – plus that of Céline Dion. Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, who co-created the show with Tye Blue, originally starred in the Off-Broadway production. Succeeding them is a talented company of British musical theatre stars. The Olivier-nominated Lauren Drew leads the cast as Dion; her previous credits include Six, Legally Blonde, Heathers, and Kinky Boots. Rob Houchen (Les Misérables, South Pacific) plays Jack, Kat Ronney (Hex, Hamlet) is Rose, Jordan Luke Gage (& Juliet, Bonnie & Clyde) is Cal, and the Olivier-winning Layton Williams (Cabaret, Strictly Come Dancing finalist) is the iceberg. In fact, the tight-knit ensemble plays multiple roles in this enjoyably fast-paced romp. The details Where is Titanique playing? Titanique runs at the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus in the heart of London's West End, close to Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and numerous other theatres. What is the running time of Titanique? Titanique runs at 1hr 40, without an interval. How long is Titanique running for? Titanique is currently booking to January 4, 2026. What is the minimum age for Titanique? The age recommendation for Titanique is 12+. Does Titanique have accessible performances? Yes, the show runs some audio-described and captioned performances. Upcoming dates can be found on the theatre website. The review 'This oddball off-Broadway hit enjoyably collides a giddy spoof of the 1997 blockbuster Titanic with the music of Celine Dion.' Read the full Telegraph review FAQs Who plays Celine Dion in Titanique? The fabulous Canadian diva, who is famous for mighty power ballads such as Titanic 's anthem My Heart Will Go On, is a juicy role for an actress. In the West End cast of Titanique, Lauren Drew does full justice to Dion's combination of quirky persona and lung-busting voice.
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Oliver tickets: What you need to know about the smash-hit West End revival and how to find tickets
Consider yourself at home as Lionel Bart's beloved musical version of Charles Dickens's novel makes a spectacular return to the West End. Oliver! follows the adventures of the titular orphan, who grows up in a cruel workhouse, is apprenticed to a strict undertaker, and, thanks to the Artful Dodger, falls in with a gang of young thieves. Oliver finds a family of a kind with this troupe, who teach him how to pickpocket and introduce him to their leader: the cunning fence Fagin. He also meets the spirited Nancy and her abusive lover, the violent criminal Bill Sykes. Finally, Oliver learns the surprising truth about his family origins. The thrilling tale set in London's winding backstreets and teeming pubs bursts into musical life thanks to Bart's rousing adaptation, which has been a firm favourite with audiences ever since its 1960 premiere. That is also down to the indelible Oliver musical songs, including Food, Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, I'd Do Anything, Reviewing the Situation, and Nancy's stirring number As Long As He Needs Me. Following a 14-year absence, Oliver! is once again back in the West End in an acclaimed revival produced by Cameron Mackintosh and directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. How to buy tickets for Oliver! You can find seats for the London production of Oliver! on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast Oliver! has always attracted top-notch casts, eager to embody Dickens's vividly drawn characters. They have included Ron Moody, Jonathan Pryce, Rowan Atkinson, Patti LuPone, Marti Webb, and Barry Humphries. The current cast of Oliver! is led by the Olivier Award-nominated Simon Lipkin as Fagin. Lipkin's numerous credits include West End musicals Avenue Q, Elf and Rock of Ages, and the Nativity! film series. The production also features Shanay Holmes (Get Up Stand Up!, Miss Saigon) as Nancy, as well as the incredible young actors playing Oliver Twist. This London revival also has new revisions which have been implemented by producer Cameron Mackintosh, the man behind major hits such as Les Misérables, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, and Hamilton. Oliver! is directed and choreographed by the legendary Matthew Bourne, who created a dance revolution with his male swans in Swan Lake. The details Where is Oliver! playing? Oliver! runs at the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of the West End, close to Piccadilly Circus, Chinatown and numerous other theatres. How long is Oliver! running for? Oliver! is currently booking to March 29 2026. What is the minimum age for Oliver!? The age recommendation for Oliver! is 7+. Does Oliver! have accessible performances? Yes, the show runs some audio-described and captioned performances. Upcoming dates can be found on the theatre website. The review 'This rousing revival of Lionel Bart's musical comes to the West End – form an orderly queue and prepare for dollops of theatrical delight... An undeniable triumph.' Read the full Telegraph review FAQs Who played Oliver in the musical? Part of the fun of booking Oliver tickets London is that you'll be treated to a lead performance by one of several brilliant young performers, who take it in turns. The four West End Olivers are Cian Eagle-Service, Raphael Korniets, Jack Philpott, and Odo Rowntree-Bailley. Who wrote Oliver the musical? Oliver! was created by the extraordinary British writer and composer Lionel Bart. He created the book, lyrics and music, and won a Tony Award for the latter. In a varied career, he also collaborated with Tommy Steele, Cliff Richard and Shirley Bassey, and wrote James Bond theme song From Russia with Love.
Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Come Alive London tickets: What you need to know about the circus spectacular and how to find tickets
In 2017 an absolute juggernaut of a film hit cinemas: The Greatest Showman, which tells the story of famous circus impresario P. T. Barnum. This Golden Globe and Grammy-winning movie stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Keala Settle. Now The Greatest Showman has inspired a stage spectacular, Come Alive!. This brand-new experience features songs from the movie written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, including This is Me, Rewrite the Stars, Tightrope, and The Greatest Show, alongside a gripping drama featuring a showman mentoring a talented newcomer. But can she escape her controlling partner and become a star? This is immersive, epic entertainment: the Come Alive! show running time is around 2 hours 40, including a fantastic pre-show. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early and experience all the fun of the Big Top, from the performers' dressing rooms to fortune teller huts and food trucks selling burgers, popcorn and cocktails. Then it's into the circus itself, featuring incredible live acts – everything from fire-breathing and tight-rope walking to flying trapeze artists and acrobats creating a human pyramid. No wonder people are so eager to get their hands on Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular London tickets. How to buy tickets for Come Alive! You can find seats for the London production of Come Alive! on Telegraph Tickets. Check the site for the latest prices. The cast The Greatest Showman movie is renowned for its starry cast, with Hugh Jackman playing P. T. Barnum alongside Zac Efron as Barnum's partner Phillip Carlyle, Michelle Williams as Barnum's wife, and Zendaya as trapeze artist Anne Wheeler. Come Alive! is led by a major West End star in Simon Bailey, who plays the key role of The Showman. His numerous credits include Moulin Rouge!, Heathers, Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You, and Les Misérables. Bailey is joined by an exciting new talent as The Showman's protégée Max: Aaliya Mai, an actress and singer-songwriter. Come Alive! also features an impressive range of artists among its company, including singers, dancers, and world-renowned circus performers, who have wowed audiences with their acts in Cirque du Soleil and Las Vegas shows. The creative team includes music producer Matthew Brind (Paddington 2, Legally Blonde), and choreographer Jerry Reeve, who has worked with Taylor Swift. The details Where is Come Alive! playing? Come Alive! runs at the Empress Museum on Empress Place, close to Earl's Court and famous west London areas such as Kensington, Chelsea and Notting Hill. What is the running time of Come Alive!? Come Alive! runs at 2hr 40, including an interval and a 1hr pre-show. How long is Come Alive! running for? Come Alive! is currently booking to September 21, 2025. What is the minimum age for Come Alive!? The age recommendation for Come Alive! is 6+. Does Come Alive! have accessible performances? Yes, the show runs some BSL-interpreted and subtitled performances. Upcoming dates can be found on the theatre website. FAQs How long is Come Alive show in London? Come Alive! has been welcoming audiences to its unique Big Top setting since October 2024, and will continue to invite people to roll up and see the greatest show until at least September 2025. It's a must-see for fans of the film, and circus fans, alike.
