Again Same as the Last Theatre

For well-nigh theatres, their auditoriums have not seen a full capacity audience since March 2020.

Online shows, such as Rent, A Christmas Ballad and Mischief Movie Nighttime, have brought please to theatre fans during the lockdown, showing off the variety of the sector as information technology attempted to navigate the pandemic.

And while some theatres have reopened at 50% capacity in the last ii months, later those lockdown nights over the terminal 12 months, actors, creatives and punters alike are looking forwards to the return of live theatre at full capacity.

Below is a rolling list of plays, musicals and touring shows due to get back under way, as the prime minister'southward roadmap progresses.

It's important to note that all these dates could move, in line with the further easing of lockdown restrictions, and some theatres accept already said that a negative COVID-nineteen examination or proof of having a vaccine may be needed equally a condition of entry.

Musicals

Les Miserables

Where: Sondheim Theatre, London

When: Concert version running now and full show starts on 25 September

Exercise you hear the people sing? Well you will be able to soon when the super-pop Les Mis reopens after in the twelvemonth.

A socially-distanced concert version of the show will run first at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre from 20 May, and will star X-Factor and Eurovision performer Lucie Jones as Fantine.

From 25 September, the full version of the Due west Finish's longest-running prove will run, barricades and all, in the promise that audiences can pack out the theatres once again.

Les Mis will return with a staged concert in May. Pic: Johan Persson

Image: Les Mis will render with a staged concert in May. Pic: Johan Persson

Everybody'southward Talking Almost Jamie

Where: Apollo Theatre, London

When: Open now

Everybody's Talking Nearly Jamie follows the real-life story of schoolhouse pupil Jamie Campbell (Jamie New in the prove) who grew upwards in Sheffield wanting to be a drag queen.

EastEnders role player Shane Richie will join the prove equally Jamie's drag mentor when it reopens in May.

The show will also bout later in the year, with a film version of the musical, starring Richard East Grant, coming out soon.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie will reopen on Shaftesbury Avenue

Image: Everybody's Talking About Jamie will reopen on Shaftesbury Avenue

6

Where: Lyric Theatre, London

When: Open up now

The musical, featuring Henry Eight'southward wives equally a girl band, put on a scattering of performances over summer and Christmas, just for them to be closed down once again as a issue of lockdowns.

Six, known for its thumping, high-energy popular numbers, will run socially-distanced in its new home at the Lyric Theatre from 21 May.

Courtney Bowman as Anne Boleyn in Six The Musical: Pic: Pamela Raith.jpg

Epitome: Courtney Bowman every bit Anne Boleyn in Six The Musical: Movie: Pamela Raith

Heathers the Musical

Where: Theatre Royal Haymarket, London

When: Open now

How very! The cult musical returns for an encore run at the Haymarket post-obit its smash-hit residency at the theatre in 2018.

Based on the 80s picture of the same name, the prove addresses teen suicide, body image and high school romances.

Heathers will also bout the United kingdom around the same time as its 12-week West Stop run.

Heathers (seen here during its 2018 run) will return to the West End. Pic: Pamela Raith

Image: Heathers (seen here during its 2018 run) will return to the W End. Moving-picture show: Pamela Raith

Hairspray

Where: London Coliseum

When: Open up now

Michael Ball and Les Dennis pb the cast in the sixties-based show that touches on racial equality and fatphobia.

Similar other shows, it was due to open in 2020, just delays have meant it only has a limited run later this year.

Michael Ball winner of 'Best Actor in a Musical' in the press room at the Olivier Awards 2013, at the Royal Opera House, in Covent Garden, central London.

Image: Michael Ball is set to reprise the of Edna when Hairspray reopens

Cinderella

Where: Gillian Lynne Theatre, London

When: Open up at present

A brand new musical version of the archetype fairy tale Cinderella, reimagined by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will open in June.

Its debut, which features musical theatre star Carrie Hope Fletcher in the title role, has been repeatedly striking by delays due to the pandemic.

It likewise boasts an Oscar-winning author to boot - Emerald Fennell, who won an Academy Award for writing Promising Immature Woman, penned the prove.

Undated handout photo issued by Andrew Lloyd Webber of the cast and crew of the Cinderella production at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. Lloyd Webber has rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's offer for his musical Cinderella to be included in a pilot scheme for live events. Issue date: Friday June 18, 2021.

Paradigm: Andrew Lloyd Webber'due south Cinderella is ane of the kickoff new shows to open on the West End

Be More Arctic

Where: Shaftesbury Theatre, London

When: Open now

An off-Broadway success story, Be More Chill is almost a socially bad-mannered teen who takes a mysterious pill (It's From Japan) containing a super-figurer to improve his chances of fitting in.

It has gained cult status and volition be revived on the Due west Finish later a short run on The Other Palace last year.

Be More Chill enjoyed a short West End run before being closed down due to COVID

Prototype: Be More Chill enjoyed a short West Finish run earlier beingness airtight downwards due to COVID

The Prince of Arab republic of egypt

Where: Dominion Theatre, London

When: Open now

At that place volition be miracles... when The Prince of Arab republic of egypt returns over summer at the Tottenham Court Route venue.

The show is the phase version of the record-breaking animated musical film of the same name that tells the biblical story of Moses and Rameses.

The Prince of Egypt will reopen at the Dominion Theatre in July. Pic: Matt Crockett

Image: The Prince of Arab republic of egypt will reopen at the Rule Theatre in July. Moving picture: Matt Crockett

Pretty Woman

Where: Savoy Theatre, London

When: Open now

This is of course the musical version of the classic rom-com Pretty Adult female.

Information technology has an entirely new soundtrack, co-written by soft stone icon Bryan Adams, and will star erstwhile Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac.

Danny Mac attending the Olivier Awards 2017, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Image: Danny Mac, who played Dodger in Hollyoaks, will star in Pretty Woman

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Where: The London Palladium

When: Open up now

Jason Donovan returns (though not every bit Joseph!) for a limited run of Andrew Lloyd Webber's bible-based musical at the world-famous theatre in the summer.

The show is famous for launching the stage careers of people like Donovan and Philip Schofield, and for its hit song Whatever Dream Volition Practice.

Jason Donovan will swap the dreamcoat for the crown as he plays the pharo Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in the summer

Image: Jason Donovan volition swap the dreamcoat for the crown as he plays the pharaoh in Joseph And His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in the summertime

Come From Abroad

Where: Phoenix Theatre, London

When: Open now

Come up From Away is the true story about the planes that were diverted to the town of Gander, on Newfoundland, Canada following the ix/11 attacks.

The one-act Olivier-winning musical combines emotional testimony, rousing songs and lite-hearted moments to tell it's incredible story.

Come From Away tells the true story of the flights that were diverted to Newfoundland after 9/11

Image: Come up From Abroad tells the true story of the flights that were diverted to Newfoundland afterward 9/11

Anything Goes

Where: Barbican Theatre, London

When: Open at present

Annihilation Goes returns to London with an all-star cast in this celebrated Broadway show.

Tony and Olivier Award-winning Robert Lindsay and Tony-award winning Sutton Foster will tread the boards at the Barbican, alongside singer Gary Wilmot and actress Felicity Kendall.

Sutton Foster. Pic: Charles Sykes/Invision via AP

Image: Broadway fable Sutton Foster will tread the boards in London. Film: Charles Sykes/Invision via AP

Phantom Of The Opera

Where: Her Majesty'south Theatre, London

When: Open now

Andrew Lloyd Webber's bear witness was rumoured to be endmost for good concluding twelvemonth, but the theatre impresario promised to revive the musical after a refit at the theatre.

The show, which has been running since 1986, and is London's second-longest running musical, keeps audiences coming back with its rock opera-inspired score and impressive staging.

Phantom of the Opera will reopen in the summer. Pic: Johan Persson

Epitome: Phantom Of The Opera will reopen in the summer. Pic: Johan Persson

Bailiwick of jersey Boys

Where: Trafalgar Studios, London

When: Open now

A fan favourite - Jersey Boys is making its manner back to the West Finish from summer.

Information technology's a gritty retelling of the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons set confronting the backdrop of 1960s America. Numbers include December 1963 (Oh, What a Night!), Sherry, and Beggin'.

The 2014 West End cast of fan favourite Jersey Boys. Pic: Jon Furniss/Invision via AP

Image: The 2014 West Stop cast of fan favourite Jersey Boys. Film: Jon Furniss/Invision via AP

Lion King

Where: Lyceum Theatre, London

When: Open now

A West End stalwart - The Lion King is based on the 1994 Disney blithe picture of the same name, and has been running in the West Finish since 1999.

It features beautiful animal puppetry to Elton John and Tim Rice'southward instantly recognisable soundtrack, which includes The Circle Of Life, Hakuna Matata and Can You Experience The Love Tonight?

The Lion King will roar on to stage in the summer

Paradigm: The Lion King will roar on to stage in the summer

Mary Poppins

Where: Prince Edward Theatre, London

When: Open up at present

The practically perfect stage re-telling of the archetype Disney story will in one case again open up in August.

Information technology features musical theatre stars Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp as Mary and Bert, and numbers such every bit Pace In Time and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

Mary Poppins will reopen in August. Pic: Cameron Mackintosh

Image: Mary Poppins will reopen in August. Pic: Cameron Mackintosh

Hamilton

Where: Victoria Palace Theatre, London

When: Open up now

Simply a little more time to Expect For It, as The Room Where It Happens will reopen in August.

Lin-Manuel Miranda'southward footing-breaking hip-hop musical nearly the first treasury secretarial assistant Alexander Hamilton has won oodles of Tonys, Oliviers and even Grammys, and the original production of the show tin fifty-fifty be watched in full on Disney+.

Hamilton, the story of the birth of American democracy, will reopen in August. Pic: Matthew Murphy/Cameron Mackintosh

Paradigm: Hamilton, the story of the birth of American commonwealth, will reopen in Baronial. Pic: Matthew Murphy/Cameron Mackintosh

Back To The Hereafter The Musical

Where: Adelphi Theatre, London

When: Open now

Great Scott! The musical version of the cult 1985 film Dorsum To The Future drives its DeLorean on to the West End in August, featuring the song The Power Of Love aslope a new soundtrack.

It had its preview run in Manchester before the lockdown, and saw its London debut delayed past the pandemic.

Shuttered for now - but the Delorean will be driving into London's Adelphi Theatre soon. Pic: AP

Paradigm: Information technology's shuttered for now but the DeLorean volition be driving into London'due south Adelphi Theatre soon. Pic: AP

Mamma Mia

Where: Novello Theatre, London

When: Open now

Here nosotros go once again - the world famous show nearly Sophie and her iii dads set to an Abba soundtrack, starts upwards again in August.

It's a Westward End fan fave - and features numbers such as Dancing Queen, Voulez Vous and Money, Coin, Money.

Mamma Mia reopens in August. Pic: Brinkhoff/Mogenburg

Prototype: Mamma Mia reopens in Baronial. Pic: Brinkhoff/Mogenburg

Frozen The Musical

Where: Theatre Majestic Drury Lane, London

When: 27 August

Go ready for more households filled with fiddling Annas and Elsas - Frozen the Musical is based on the 2013 smash-hit Disney motion-picture show of the aforementioned name.

Yes, information technology features a belting live rendition of Let it Go, as well as a raft of new songs written specially for the stage version.

The West Finish version has already cast its Elsa, with Les Mis extra Samantha Barks taking on the office.

Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks will play Anna and Elsa in Frozen. Pic: Julia Kennedy for Disney

Image: Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks will play Anna and Elsa in Frozen. Flick: Julia Kennedy for Disney

Matilda The Musical

Where: Cambridge Theatre, London

When: 16 September

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Roald Dahl'southward Matilda, almost a telekinetic, reading-obsessed little daughter, will get dorsum on stage in September.

Matilda features songs from Aussie comedian and songwriter Tim Minchin, equally well as a cast of talented children.

Matilda The Musical reopens in September

Image: Matilda The Musical reopens in September

Wicked

Where: Apollo Victoria, London

When: 17 September

The incredibly Popular Wizard Of Oz prequel musical which tells the story of Elphaba and how she becomes the Wicked Witch of the Due west flies back onto stage in September.

Wicked, which is one of the longest running musicals in London, features the hugely recognisable number Defying Gravity and has spawned stage stars across the globe.

Wicked flies back on to stage in September. Pic: Matt Crockett

Image: Wicked flies back on to stage in September. Pic: Matt Crockett

&Juliet

Where: Shaftesbury Theatre, London

When: 24 September

&Juliet is a popular-fuelled retelling of Romeo And Juliet that imagines what could have happened had (and spoiler incoming) Juliet not killed herself.

It's set against some of the biggest pop songs in history, all written by songwriter supremo Max Martin, including I Kissed A Daughter, Oops! I Did Information technology Again and I Desire It That Mode.

&Juliet is set against a lively pop soundtrack. Pic: Johan Persson

Prototype: &Juliet is set against a lively pop soundtrack. Movie: Johan Persson

Dear Evan Hansen

Where: Noel Coward Theatre, London

When 26 October

Dear Evan Hansen is a story of teenage anxiety and shows the consequences of getting wrapped upward in lilliputian white lies.

Earlier information technology was abruptly closed, it garnered critical acclaim for addressing mod issues.

The show (seen here on Broadway) will reopen in October. Pic: Matthew Murphy

Image: The prove (seen here on Broadway) will reopen in October. Pic: Matthew Irish potato

Moulin Rouge

Where: Piccadilly Theatre, London

When: 12 Nov

The musical based on the genre-bursting Baz Luhrmann film volition make its debut on the West End in November - more a yr after originally planned.

Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman led the bandage in the 2001 cult film which told the story of the bohemians in Paris laying on a show at the Moulin Rouge.

Afterwards launching on Broadway, the production volition hot-foot information technology over to London and features poppy musical numbers and lavish costumes.

Moulin Rouge will bring its bold Broadway production to the UK

Image: Moulin Rouge volition bring its bold Broadway production to the United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland

Plays

The Mousetrap

Where: St Martin'due south Theatre, London

When: Open now

The longest running prove in London returns for a socially distanced, all-star run in May.

Danny Mac will lead the cast in Agatha Christie's classic whodunnit play upon its return.

People walk past the closed doors of the St Martin's Theatre London, home to Aghata Christie's 'The Mousetrap', which is the world's longest continuously running play, the day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered theatres, pubs and restaurants across the country to close as the Government announced unprecedented measures to cover the wages of workers who would otherwise lose their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Paradigm: The Mousetrap is the longest running West Stop prove in London

Cruise

Where: Duchess Theatre, London

When: Open up - and now closed later a four week run

Brand new one-man-play Prowl will be one of the first shows to open up when restrictions allow in May.

The team is largely made up of W End debutants, and is a bold, true story most a man who is told he is HIV positive and given four years to alive - and allows his hedonistic lifestyle to take over.

Cruise will be one of the first shows to open in May

Image: Cruise will be one of the first shows to open in May

Magic Mike Live

Where: The Hippodrome Casino, London

When: Open at present

You tin catch Channing Tatum's risqué testify for a limited time, which features a grouping of toned, generally topless, men putting on a dance performance.

The film of the aforementioned proper name, which stars Tatum, is loosely based on his own experiences.

Channing Tatum pictured with dancers from Magic Mike Live in Piccadilly Circus, London, as the giant screens welcome the show to the capital.

Image: Channing Tatum's Magic Mike is returning to the Hippodrome in August

Under Milk Forest

Where: Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London

When: Open now

Michael Sheen volition star in the Dylan Thomas play as it opens the National Theatre in June.

Information technology will run socially distanced for its full run, and at a third of its normal 1,500 seat capacity.

Michael Sheen during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening.

Prototype: Michael Sheen will open up the National Theatre

Hamlet

Where: Theatre Royal, Windsor

When: Open now

Sir Ian McKellen will return to the role of Village in June in Shakespeare's play of the same proper noun.

The show was hitting by pandemic-related delays in 2020, with rehearsals initially beginning in September.

Sir Ian McKellen attending the Cats Photocall held at The Corinthia Hotel, London.

Image: Sir Ian McKellen volition once more play Hamlet when the show is performed in Windsor

The Play That Goes Incorrect

Where: Duchess Theatre, London

When: Open now

This multi-laurels winning slapstick play from the team at Mischief Theatre returns in June.

The company have been busy throughout lockdown, recording their Television set programme The Goes Wrong Prove, and putting on months worth of live streamed improv shows to millions of people.

The same company will as well open Magic Goes Wrong, which they co-wrote with Vegas legends Penn and Teller, in Oct at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Mischief Theatre will reopen two of their shows over the coming months. Pic: Robert Day

Prototype: Mischief Theatre volition reopen two of their shows over the coming months. Pic: Robert Day

Other notable shows and venues that are reopening include Shakespeare's Globe, which will run socially-distanced, interval-free outdoor shows, David Walliams' Billionaire Boy at the Garrick Theatre and Horrible Histories at the Apollo.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Kid

Where: Palace Theatre, London

When: 14 October

The final (for now) instalment of the Harry Potter saga is played out in this spectacular two-office bear witness, with what appears to exist actual magic on stage.

With a diverse bandage and the characters we all know, information technology'south been a fan favourite for several years.

The Palace Theatre in London, showing advertising for the new Harry Potter play, Thursday, July 28, 2016. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set to open to the public on Saturday July 30. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Image: The ballsy two-office Harry Potter play returns to the West Terminate

Local theatres

Theatres across the state that have so far announced they are reopening with local productions include:

• Birmingham Rep

• Chester Storyhouse

• Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester

• Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

• Oxford Playhouse

• Royal & Derngate, Northampton

• Nottingham Playhouse

• Theatre Regal Bath

• Bend, Leicester

• Salford Lowry

All the higher up will open their doors in May.

Touring shows

A scattering of shows accept announced plans to tour the country this yr, including:

Tell Me On A Sunday

Where: Malvern, and so on to Shrewsbury, Chelmsford and Canterbury

When: 15 June

Rocky Horror Show

Where: Southampton, then on to Canterbury, Milton Keynes and Nottingham

When: 12 July

Bedknobs And Broomsticks The Musical

Where: Newcastle, then on to Canterbury, Southend and Dublin

When: 14 Baronial

Beauty And The Beast The Musical

Where: Bristol, and then on to Liverpool, Edinburgh and Cardiff

When: 25 August

Waitress The Musical

Where: Wimbledon, then on to Leeds, Crawley and Sheffield

When: 4 September

Magic Mike Arena Tour

Where: Belfast, and so on to Glasgow, Aberdeen and Leeds

When: May 2022

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