Based on Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux’s fearless masterpiece, five actors create an unapologetic portrait of a woman shaped by her rapidly-changing world.
‘Memory never stops. It pairs the dead with the living, real with imaginary beings, dreams with history.’
She strikes a pose and the camera shutter clicks: a child playing in the debris of the Second World War. Click. A student discovering parties and men’s bodies. Click. An activist fighting for the right to choose. Click. A wife picking out a velvet sofa. Click. A mother taking her eldest to judo. Click. A lover seducing a younger man. Click. A grandmother presenting her granddaughter to the camera. Click.
Deborah Findlay, Romola Garai*, Gina McKee, Anjli Mohindra and Harmony Rose-Bremner give ‘extraordinary performances’ (The Observer) in Eline Arbo’s inventive adaptation, following sold out runs at the Almeida Theatre and Internationaal Theater Amsterdam.
Coming to the West End for a strictly limited 12 week run beginning January 2025.
On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.
On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.
Hailed as “a tender and remarkably beautiful show” (Financial Times), My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Mei.
Hailed as “a tender and remarkably beautiful show” (Financial Times), My Neighbour Totoro is an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination, as it follows one extraordinary summer in the lives of sisters Satsuki and Mei.
Behind every great man is a great woman. Election night. The polls predict a landslide victory. Everything is about to change.
Behind every great man is a great woman. Election night. The polls predict a landslide victory. Everything is about to change.
The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Dive into the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Dive into the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
This jet-black comedy masterpiece, about a rogue U.S. General who triggers a nuclear crisis, is brought to the stage by acclaimed, BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award winner Sean Foley, in an explosively funny satire of mutually assured destruction.
This jet-black comedy masterpiece, about a rogue U.S. General who triggers a nuclear crisis, is brought to the stage by acclaimed, BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award winner Sean Foley, in an explosively funny satire of mutually assured destruction.
Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?
Tensions in London’s East End are rising and Shylock, a resilient single mother and hard-working businesswoman, is desperate to protect her daughter’s future. When the charismatic merchant Antonio comes to her for a loan, a high-stakes deal is struck. Will Shylock take her revenge, and who will pay the ultimate price?
Discover Oz before Dorothy through the untold story of two friends and their path to becoming Glinda and Elphaba. Set against a backdrop of spellbinding music and a world brimming with magic, 'Wicked' reimagines a story we thought we knew.
Discover Oz before Dorothy through the untold story of two friends and their path to becoming Glinda and Elphaba. Set against a backdrop of spellbinding music and a world brimming with magic, 'Wicked' reimagines a story we thought we knew.
Amid 1930s Berlin, lives intertwine and a love story unfolds on the eve of a looming political upheaval. Here, the raucous world of night becomes a metaphor for the crumbling society outside, where the music is intoxicating, and the stakes are life itself.
Amid 1930s Berlin, lives intertwine and a love story unfolds on the eve of a looming political upheaval. Here, the raucous world of night becomes a metaphor for the crumbling society outside, where the music is intoxicating, and the stakes are life itself.
From the creators of South Park, this laugh-out-loud comedy follows two young missionaries as they try to spread their faith. However, they quickly realize that the world is experiencing some pretty big issues such as poverty, famine, and the threat of war that make it difficult to convert new believers.
From the creators of South Park, this laugh-out-loud comedy follows two young missionaries as they try to spread their faith. However, they quickly realize that the world is experiencing some pretty big issues such as poverty, famine, and the threat of war that make it difficult to convert new believers.
Disney Theatrical Group has confirmed the opening of Disney’s new production of Hercules, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, beginning in Summer 2025.
Disney Theatrical Group has confirmed the opening of Disney’s new production of Hercules, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West End, beginning in Summer 2025.
Under the light of a full moon, something most curious occurs… Benjamin Button is born old. Bound to the fate of growing younger each day, Benjamin wants nothing more than to live a little life. But will he ever find a place to belong? Only time and tide will tell…
Under the light of a full moon, something most curious occurs… Benjamin Button is born old. Bound to the fate of growing younger each day, Benjamin wants nothing more than to live a little life. But will he ever find a place to belong? Only time and tide will tell…
The story of America's past, as told by America now. Through blends of hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, watch as immigrant Alexander Hamilton rises to power and shapes the very foundations of the America we know today.
The story of America's past, as told by America now. Through blends of hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, watch as immigrant Alexander Hamilton rises to power and shapes the very foundations of the America we know today.
When a classic whodunnit plot is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does! The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences.
When a classic whodunnit plot is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does! The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences.
Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour. From the eerie to the absurd, Inside Number 9 - Stage/Fright combines comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour. From the eerie to the absurd, Inside Number 9 - Stage/Fright combines comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Full of fire, magic, and illusions, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the beloved Wizarding World to life. Set nineteen years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry’s son must now chart his own legacy in the face of dark, new threats.
Full of fire, magic, and illusions, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings the beloved Wizarding World to life. Set nineteen years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry’s son must now chart his own legacy in the face of dark, new threats.
Two friends' lonely little lives are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza about love, dating, friendship, and ... bees.
Two friends' lonely little lives are transformed into an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza about love, dating, friendship, and ... bees.
The story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
The story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
Welcome to the Kyoto Conference Centre, 11 December 1997. The nations of the world are in deadlock and 11 hours have passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference should have ended. Time is running out and agreement feels a world away. The greatest obstacle: American oil lobbyist and master strategist, Don Pearlman…
Welcome to the Kyoto Conference Centre, 11 December 1997. The nations of the world are in deadlock and 11 hours have passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference should have ended. Time is running out and agreement feels a world away. The greatest obstacle: American oil lobbyist and master strategist, Don Pearlman…
Journey to the heart of the African savanna, where the circle of life plays out in all its majesty and wonder. Through groundbreaking puppetry, witness towering giraffes, leaping gazelles, and hulking elephants stride across the landscape as you watch Disney's timeless tale of love, loss, and the delicate balance of nature unfold.
Journey to the heart of the African savanna, where the circle of life plays out in all its majesty and wonder. Through groundbreaking puppetry, witness towering giraffes, leaping gazelles, and hulking elephants stride across the landscape as you watch Disney's timeless tale of love, loss, and the delicate balance of nature unfold.
The world's sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Fall in love with the irresistibly funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA's timeless songs.
The world's sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Fall in love with the irresistibly funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA's timeless songs.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse.
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse.
Elektra, haunted by her father's assassination, is consumed by grief; a need for survival; and a thirst for vengeance. When her long lost brother Orestes at last returns, she urges him to a savage and terrifying conclusion but at what cost?
Elektra, haunted by her father's assassination, is consumed by grief; a need for survival; and a thirst for vengeance. When her long lost brother Orestes at last returns, she urges him to a savage and terrifying conclusion but at what cost?
Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives.
Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives.
Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries until a new family arrives only to find that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.
Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries until a new family arrives only to find that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.
Descend into the underworld, where a tale of love and loss unfolds against a hauntingly beautiful, folk-infused soundscape. 'Hadestown' reimagines the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, blending them into a poignant commentary on love's power to change the world.
Descend into the underworld, where a tale of love and loss unfolds against a hauntingly beautiful, folk-infused soundscape. 'Hadestown' reimagines the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, blending them into a poignant commentary on love's power to change the world.
Cher Horowitz is the most popular student at Beverly Hills High, renowned for her unique talent at finding love for others. She’s about to embark on her biggest project yet – making over her awkward new friend, Tai, and setting her up with the most handsome boy in school. But what happens to Cher when, for the first time, everything is not perfect? This fresh musical comedy is fun, fashionable, and, like, so way cool.
Cher Horowitz is the most popular student at Beverly Hills High, renowned for her unique talent at finding love for others. She’s about to embark on her biggest project yet – making over her awkward new friend, Tai, and setting her up with the most handsome boy in school. But what happens to Cher when, for the first time, everything is not perfect? This fresh musical comedy is fun, fashionable, and, like, so way cool.
The Plastics rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Cady learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung.
The Plastics rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Cady learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung.
A time-traveling DeLorean and one teen's a rock 'n' roll adventure to ensure his parents' high school romance. Get ready for 80s tunes and heart-pounding escapades, blending nostalgia with new melodies in a race against time itself.
A time-traveling DeLorean and one teen's a rock 'n' roll adventure to ensure his parents' high school romance. Get ready for 80s tunes and heart-pounding escapades, blending nostalgia with new melodies in a race against time itself.
The best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock in like no other.
The best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock in like no other.
Polly and Nick have it all. Happily married, two children, successful careers. And yet there's something missing... something rare and unforeseen…waiting to add a much-needed sparkle… Unicorn is Mike Bartlett's explicit, funny and provocative new play, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, The Split), Stephen Mangan (The Split, Episodes) and Erin Doherty (The Crown, Chloe).
Polly and Nick have it all. Happily married, two children, successful careers. And yet there's something missing... something rare and unforeseen…waiting to add a much-needed sparkle… Unicorn is Mike Bartlett's explicit, funny and provocative new play, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, The Split), Stephen Mangan (The Split, Episodes) and Erin Doherty (The Crown, Chloe).
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play. Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes, this really is the stage comedy event of the year!
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play. Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes, this really is the stage comedy event of the year!
A celebration of the life, talent and joy of Tina Turner. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
A celebration of the life, talent and joy of Tina Turner. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
After serving nineteen years in jail for stealing bread for his starving sister’s child, Valjean is released, only to find himself forever haunted by his past. Witness this epic tale of heartbreak, passion, and resilience, set in 19th-century France.
After serving nineteen years in jail for stealing bread for his starving sister’s child, Valjean is released, only to find himself forever haunted by his past. Witness this epic tale of heartbreak, passion, and resilience, set in 19th-century France.
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. This is a thrilling genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time!
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. This is a thrilling genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time!
In the heart of Paris, a dazzling love story sparkles against the backdrop of the city's most famous cabaret. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life with this remixed mash-up extravaganza.
In the heart of Paris, a dazzling love story sparkles against the backdrop of the city's most famous cabaret. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life with this remixed mash-up extravaganza.
The tragic story of a beautiful soprano who becomes the obsession of a mysterious, masked musical genius. Immerse yourself in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opéra House.
The tragic story of a beautiful soprano who becomes the obsession of a mysterious, masked musical genius. Immerse yourself in the subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opéra House.
“I wanted to put you bang in the picture. Apprise you of the difficulties. Because, in case you hadn’t noticed, he’s a human f*cking boobytrap. And now, guess what, surprise surprise, boom!” A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends…
“I wanted to put you bang in the picture. Apprise you of the difficulties. Because, in case you hadn’t noticed, he’s a human f*cking boobytrap. And now, guess what, surprise surprise, boom!” A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends…
A trip through the triumphs and trials of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This show offers a backstage pass to the life and creativity of the pop-music legend.
A trip through the triumphs and trials of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This show offers a backstage pass to the life and creativity of the pop-music legend.
Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion's most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda's impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. How far will she go to succeed... and will it be worth selling her soul to get what she’s always wanted?
Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion's most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda's impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. How far will she go to succeed... and will it be worth selling her soul to get what she’s always wanted?
Late night in Barcelona. An American tourist goes home with a handsome Spaniard. What begins as a carefree, one-night stand becomes an invitation to danger, as the personal and political catastrophically intertwine. By turns funny, sexy and surprising, BARCELONA is a seductive thriller that will keep audiences guessing - exploring the fantasy of who we pretend to be, versus the truth of who we are.
Late night in Barcelona. An American tourist goes home with a handsome Spaniard. What begins as a carefree, one-night stand becomes an invitation to danger, as the personal and political catastrophically intertwine. By turns funny, sexy and surprising, BARCELONA is a seductive thriller that will keep audiences guessing - exploring the fantasy of who we pretend to be, versus the truth of who we are.
The legendary Sigourney Weaver makes her West End debut as Prospero in this enchanting story of revenge and forgiveness. The Jamie Lloyd Company presents a joyous and captivating season of Shakespeare in London’s iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The legendary Sigourney Weaver makes her West End debut as Prospero in this enchanting story of revenge and forgiveness. The Jamie Lloyd Company presents a joyous and captivating season of Shakespeare in London’s iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
From the creative team behind the last eight years of panto, expect a West End spectacle to remember, with stunning sets and costumes, rip-roaring comedy and incredible special effects, Robin Hood will have you merrily riding off into the night.
From the creative team behind the last eight years of panto, expect a West End spectacle to remember, with stunning sets and costumes, rip-roaring comedy and incredible special effects, Robin Hood will have you merrily riding off into the night.
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, off Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, off Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
A new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, following the story of a young orphan who escapes the harsh conditions of a workhouse and embarks on a journey through the streets of 19th-century London.
A new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, following the story of a young orphan who escapes the harsh conditions of a workhouse and embarks on a journey through the streets of 19th-century London.
