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Jamaal Fields-Green as MJ in MJ the Musical

Which theatre shows are extending in London?

Find out which shows have extended their stay in London’s ‘Theatreland’, when they are booking to and what to expect, so you can plan your future visits to the West End and beyond.

Alexandra Burke

Alexandra Burke to transform into Morticia for The Addams Family tour

The singer-songwriter and winner of series five of The X Factor will star alongside Lesley Joseph, best known for popular comedy, Birds of a Feather.

Sunny Afternoon 2016/17 tour

The Kinks musical returns for another UK Tour

Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits.

A Screenshot from the Zero to Hero video from Hercules the Musical

Watch: The Muses perform Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules

Groups can get a taster of the new musical coming to the West End, with the release of Zero to Hero by The Muses, one of the many hits in the hotly-anticipated show.

Expect festive mayhem from Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Mischief will be bringing a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show, after celebrating ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong.

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The Producers heading back to the West End stage

Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is returning to the West End after a sold-out run at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.

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The Greatest Showman characters

Much-loved Greatest Showman to be transformed into a stage show

A stage adaptation will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film. 

Midsomer Murders Artwork

Popular Midsomer Murders will make stage debut

For the first time, Inspector Barnaby and his sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will take to the stage in Guy Unsworth’s adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.

Chichester Festival Theatre

Chichester Festival Theatre: Top Hat among 2025 line-up

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The new Festival 2025 season has been announced at the West Sussex venue, packed with star-studded musicals and dramas which are perfect for a group visit.

The cast of Dear England in the West End 2023

Nationwide tour of Dear England: football, identity and masculinity

The National Theatre has revealed that Olivier-award winning play, Dear England will tour UK theatres, telling the story of Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England football manager. 

Ashley Shaw 'Victoria Page'  & Company in Matthew Bourne's production of The Red Shoes.

Additional dates for Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

Groups can make use of further dates to the 2025/2026 tour of the double Olivier award-winning production of The Red Shoes, including a short festive run at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.

Atticus Finch in the courtroom in To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird set for debut UK and Ireland tour

The show based on the acclaimed novel is touring the UK following sell-out runs on Broadway and at London’s Gielgud Theatre.

Fiddler on the Roof, Regent's Open Air Theatre

Fiddler on the Roof transfers to London ahead of UK tour

Fiddler on the Roof will open at London’s Barbican Theatre this summer, followed by a major UK and Ireland tour after a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

The 2025 West End cast of Hercules

Full casting announced for West End debut of Disney’s Hercules

Disney Theatrical Group has announced full casting for Hercules which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 24th June, with previews from 6th June.

Shanay Holmes as Nancy and Billy Jenkins as The Artful Dodger

Please sir, can I have some more? Oliver! booking period extends

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Following a fantastic response, Oliver! has already extended its booking period until March 2026 with discounts for groups of ten or more.

Title banner for Evita at the London Palladium

Evita heading to the West End this summer

The show returns to the capital in 2025 and will run at the London Palladium for 12 weeks, telling the story of  the ambitious Eva Perón.

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