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Across the Pond: 5 London theatre headlines from August

In our monthly series, we're catching you up on the London theatre news you shouldn't miss. It's time to start planning that trip across the Atlantic.

Olivia Rook
Written byOlivia Rook

Welcome to our series Across the Pond, where the editor of our sister site LondonTheatre.co.uk rounds up the big openings, major West End events, and exciting theatre news in London from the past month.

Whether you just want to keep on top of theatre news on the other side of the Atlantic, or you’re planning a trip to the West End in the next few months, this column will keep you updated on all things London theatre.

To explore more content on the site, plan your trip, and get tickets, head to LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Summary

  • This month's news includes the return of London Theatre Week; music history being made in the West End; the beginning of a new administration at Oh Mary!; and an exciting stage future for the kids of Stranger Things

Coming up: 'Stranger Things' kids take over London

The Lolly Adefope administration is announced.

The Greatest Show is London-bound.

Music history is honoured in the West End.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes over Scotland.

London Theatre Week is back — and bigger than ever!

London Theatre Week is back — and bigger than ever!

The biggest sale of the year for London theatre tickets is back, and it’s the best excuse to book your flights to the capital city. Running until 13 September, the sale offers unmissable savings across 100 shows, from blockbuster musicals to family favourites and everything in between. Catch long-running classics like The Mousetrap, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, and Les Misérables, as well as new shows such as Sinatra The Musical, Kimberly Akimbo, and One Day: The Musical. Whether you're planning a summer treat or getting ahead on 2027 theatre trips, now's the time to save on the best of the West End.

Get tickets to 100 shows in London Theatre Week on LondonTheatre.co.uk

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London Theatre Week is back — and bigger than ever!

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes over Scotland.

One of the biggest events in the theatre calendar is the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in which thousands of theatregoers descend on the Scottish city to see a variety of shows including circus, comedy, dance, and theatre. Plenty of shows had their start at the fringe, including global success story SIX and the true-crime musical Kathy and Stella Solve Murder!, and many of this year’s artists will be hoping their shows follow a similar path. Some have already announced their London intentions, with the Shedinburgh Festival heading to the Young Vic this September and Soho Theatre announcing a number of fringe transfers.

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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes over Scotland.

Music history is honoured in the West End.

Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins will once again set the world of rock ’n’ roll on fire, as Million Dollar Quartet heads to the West End’s newest venue The Arts at Marble Arch powered by TodayTix. The show follows the world-famous musicians during an unplanned jam session at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring hit songs from their back catalogue including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Fever”, “Walk The Line”, and “Hound Dog”. We can’t help falling in love with this show!

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Music history is honoured in the West End.

The Greatest Show is London-bound.

A million dreams have been answered, as Disney’s The Greatest Showman has finally announced its London premiere plans. Samantha Barks (Frozen) and Oliver Tompsett (& Juliet) will reprise their roles as Charity and P.T. Barnum following a run in Bristol, with performances beginning at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (where Barks starred in Frozen) in spring 2027. We can’t wait to see what they do with the story of the circus pioneer on stage.

We're still waiting for tickets, but discover more about The Greatest Showman musical in London here.

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The Greatest Show is London-bound.

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The Lolly Adefope administration is announced.

Lolly Adefope is the latest star to take on alcoholic, cabaret-obsessed First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s riotous comedy, set during the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. With a background in stand-up, the British comedian is perfectly placed to follow in the footsteps of Mason Alexander Park, Catherine Tate, Jinkx Monsoon, and the show’s creator Escola — and don that famous bratty wig.

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The Lolly Adefope administration is announced.

Coming up: 'Stranger Things' kids take over London

September is an exciting month for the child (now adult!) stars of Netflix’s global megahit series Stranger Things. While Sadie Sink took on Shakespeare earlier this year in Rob Icke’s Romeo & Juliet, now it is the turn of her co-stars, as Gaten Matarazzo makes his West End debut as Mark in RENT at the Stoppard Theatre, Noah Schnapp heads to Off-West End venue Riverside Studios in new play Affluenza, and Linnea Berthelsen will make her UK stage debut in Darkling at the Bush Theatre. Have we found a new Upside Down?

Get RENT tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

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Get Darkling tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Coming up: 'Stranger Things' kids take over London