Shows at Gielgud Theatre

Opening Night

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
6th Mar - 27th Jul 2024

The incomparable Sheridan Smith returns to musical theatre in the world premiere of Opening Night from the creative minds of Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed songwriters…

Frank Skinner – 30 Years of Dirt

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West End
Gielgud Theatre / Lyric Theatre
30th Oct 2023 - 24th Aug 2024

Comic legend Frank Skinner brings his critically acclaimed new show ‘30 Years of Dirt’ to London’s West End for seven nights only, following a sell-out run at the…

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

The contribution of Stephen Sondheim to musical theatre was commemorated in a one-off tribute show last year, following his death in 2021.

The Crucible

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
7th Jun - 2nd Sep 2023

The National Theatre’s acclaimed new production of The Crucible transfers to the West End this June for a strictly limited season.

Barry Humphries: The Man Behind the Mask

Review
★★★★
Richard Beck
West End
Churchill Theatre / Gielgud Theatre / Richmond Theatre
10th May, 2022

The event might fall short of the hype that The Man Behind the Mask would be a ‘confessional evening – seasoned with highly personal, sometimes startling, and occasionally outr…

The Mirror and the Light

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
23rd Sep 2021 - 23rd Jan 2022

The Olivier and Tony Award-winning Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies were hailed as landmark and must-see theatrical events.

To Kill A Mockingbird

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
21st May 2020 - 4th Feb 2023

Rhys Ifans will play the iconic role of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, the new play by Aaron Sorkin based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Priz…

Upstart Crow

The Gielgud Theatre hosts Ben Elton's stage version of his acclaimed TV show, Upstart Crow.

Les Misérables: The Staged Concert

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West End
Gielgud Theatre / Sondheim Theatre
12th Aug 2019 - 5th Sep 2021

Les Miserables – The Staged Concert opened to critical acclaim at the Sondheim Theatre in December 2020 and was extended twice by public demand.

Sweat

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
7th Jun - 20th Jul 2019

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play SWEAT by Lynn Nottage is transferring to the West End's Gielgud Theatre for 50 performances only following a sold-out run at the Donmar Warehous…

Company

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
26th Sep 2018 - 30th Mar 2019

Marianne Elliott directs Company, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical about life, love and marriage.

Imperium II: Dictator

Listing
West End
Gielgud Theatre
21st Jun - 8th Sep 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Playful Productions are delighted to announce the West End transfer for acclaimed, historical two-part thriller IMPERIUM - I: Conspirator an…

Imperium I: Conspirator

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West End
Gielgud Theatre
14th Jun - 8th Sep 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Playful Productions are delighted to announce the West End transfer for acclaimed, historical two-part thriller IMPERIUM - I: Conspirator an…

Girl From the North Country

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London Fringe
Gielgud Theatre / Noel Coward Theatre / Old Vic Theatre
15th Jul 2017 - 1st Feb 2020

The Old Vic is proud to present the World Premiere of Girl From the North Country, an electrifying new work from esteemed playwright Conor McPherson along with classic songs from B…

The Ferryman

Review
★★★★★
Simon Ximenez
West End
Gielgud Theatre / The Royal Court Theatre
4th May, 2017

If populism breeds cynicism, then there’s a high quota of cheap shots that could be made towards the Royal Court’s latest offering.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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West End
Gielgud Theatre / Piccadilly Theatre / Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
5th Jan 2016 - 10th Jan 2021

Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears' dead dog.

Blithe Spirit

This production was just about as far from the frenzied, quirky performances that the Fringe is renowned for as you can get.

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