βœ•

What’s opening in London Theatre this month? (October 2019)

Posted on | By Jade Ali

The wind has certainly changed and we’re not sure if it’s because of the brisk autumn weather that has arrived or because Disney's Mary Poppins will be blowing into the West End. Not only is autumn in full swing now, but the lead up to Halloween is here! However, in London Theatre we’re a tad more excited for the big shows that are preparing, as we speak, for when they open this month. Sets are being built and actors are in rehearsals, and our excitement is building. Read below to find out what’s opening in the West End this month…



What's on in London in October 2019?

War Horse (opens 18 October)
Michael Morpurgo’s bestselling novel is set to come to life on stage once more for a limited run at the all-new Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. The multi-award-winning play will have performances beginning 18 October for just a 5-week engagement. Tickets for War Horse are bound to sell out in no time, so be sure you’ve got yours for this internationally loved play that has been tugging on the heartstrings of many since 2007. With spectacular live-sized puppetry, this mesmerising show is ready to transport you back to the eerie beginning of World War I and immerse you in the touching tale of a boy separated from his horse; who was whisked away by the cavalry. This widely loved drama takes you on an unforgettable journey as a boy stumbles down destiny's path to bring back his best friend; his pet horse Joey.

🎫 Book your War Horse tickets here.



Mary Poppins (opens 23 October)
Now, this is the revival that everyone has been waiting for, so get your spoons full of sugar at the ready and book your tickets for Mary Poppins! This incredible revival will step in time and open at the Prince Edward Theatre in just a matter of weeks where it will star the practically perfect Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp. For further info on this fabulous cast then read here. Everyone’s favourite nanny is set to straighten out the Banks children and household, as well as sprinkling her touch of magic over the West End. This Cameron Mackintosh production will see the multi-award-winning Disney musical dazzle audiences with the songs we all know from the 1964 film as well as bringing a whole new array of songs and characters. Mary Poppins The Musical is definitely going to be an unmissable show, perfect for all the family.

🎫 Book your Mary Poppins tickets here.



Death of a Salesman (opens 24 October)
This transfer follows a spectacular sell-out run at the Young Vic Theatre, so this really is your chance to make sure you get tickets to Death of a Salesman before it follows suit! The all-new production will see Sharon D. Clarke and Wendell Pierce reprise their roles in the West End. Arthur Miller’s American classic has been brought to life once again but this time it tells the well-known story in a whole new light. The acclaimed show will run for just 15-weeks and is already in high demand. Like many revivals of this play, it’s bound to snap up all the awards!

🎫 Book your Death of a Salesman tickets here.



On Bear Ridge (opens 24 October)
From the award-winning director and writer Ed Thomas comes a limited run of a semi-autobiographical story that is set to star prolific actor Rhys Ifans (Harry Potter, A Christmas Carol). On Bear Ridge tickets are on sale now ahead of its first performance on 24 October. Set in a small town that was once home to numerous family-run stores, grocers and butchers, etc, the Bear Ridge store is the only shop left. Owners John and Noni are insistent that they will remain and with the aid of the last of the whiskey they reminisce on the good old days. However, through their warm whiskey haze and out of the darkness, a figure begins to approach them. This gripping new play will capture audiences with the aid of virtual reality videos, ensuring you really get lost in the remote village imagined by writer Ed Thomas!

🎫 Book your On Bear Ridge tickets here.



Dear Evan Hansen (opens 29 October)
20 October is going to be a good day and here’s why: this groundbreaking Broadway smash hit will finally open in the West End! Tickets for Dear Evan Hansen are on sale now, but they have been selling out at a rapid rate. From an all-round award-winning creative team with credits that light up not just the likes of Broadway and the West End but Hollywood too, there’s no surprise that this emotion-provoking musical is so successful. The cast will see fresh new West End talent as well as beloved stars alike bringing this show to life in the London production. The musical showcases an incredible soundtrack, a heartfelt story and one big lie that changes Evan’s life in ways he never expected.

🎫 Book your Dear Evan Hansen tickets here.

 

Also opening in October 2019…

MUSHY: Lyrically Speaking opens at the Arcola Theatre on 1 October 2019.
🎫 Book your MUSHY: Lyrically Speaking tickets here.
Orpheus & Eurydice opens at London Coliseum on 1 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Orpheus & Eurydice tickets here.
Dada Masilo: Giselle opens at Sadler’s Wells on 4 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Dada Masilo: Giselle tickets here.
Orpheus in the Underworld opens at London Coliseum on 5 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Orpheus in the Underworld tickets here.
Sunday Favourites: Joe McElderry opens at The Other Palace on 6 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Sunday Favourites: Joe McElderry tickets here.
Gisele Vienne: Crowd opens at Sadler’s Wells on 8 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Gisele Vienne: Crowd tickets here.
Baby Reindeer opens at Bush Theatre on 9 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Baby Reindeer tickets here.
Meet Me At Dawn opens at the Arcola Theatre on 9 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Meet Me At Dawn tickets here.
A History of Water in the Middle East opens at The Royal Court Theatre on 10 October 2019.
🎫 Book your A History of Water in the Middle East tickets here.
Solaris opens at Lyric Hammersmith on 10 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Solaris tickets here.
Danse Elargie: Dance Expanded opens at Sadler’s Wells on 11 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Danse Elargie: Dance Expanded tickets here.
Fast opens at Park Theatre on 15 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Fast tickets here.
The Girl Who Fell opens at Trafalgar Studios 2 on 15 October 2019.
🎫 Book your The Girl Who Fell tickets here.
Beryl opens at the Arcola Theatre on 16 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Beryl tickets here.
Russell Maliphant – Silent Lines opens at Sadler’s Wells on 18 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Russell Maliphant – Silent Lines tickets here.
The Great Gatsby opens at IMMERSIVE LDN on 18 October 2019.
🎫 Book your The Great Gatsby tickets here.
The Mask of Orpheus opens at the London Coliseum on 18 October 2019.
🎫 Book your The Mask of Orpheus tickets here.
Natalia Osipova: Pure Dance opens at Sadler’s Wells on 22 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Natalia Osipova: Pure Dance tickets here.
ZooNation: Some Like It Hip Hop opens at the Peacock Theatre on 23 October 2019.
🎫 Book your ZooNation: Some Like It Hip Hop tickets here.
As You Like It opens at the Barbican Centre on 26 October 2019.
🎫 Book your As You Like It tickets here.
Sunday Favourites: David Hunter opens at The Other Palace on 27 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Sunday Favourites: David Hunter tickets here.
The Mikado opens at the London Coliseum on 28 October 2019.
🎫 Book your The Mikado tickets here.
Birmingham Royal Ballet Mixed Programme opens at Sadler’s Wells on 29 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Birmingham Royal Ballet Mixed Programme tickets here.
Sydney & The Old Girl opens at the Park Theatre on 31 October 2019.
🎫 Book your Sydney & The Old Girl tickets here.

By Jade Ali

A love for theatre stemmed from my love of literature and music, but the West End on my doorstep opened up a whole new appreciation and passion for all things stage-y