London stars on stage

You've seen Billy Porter on the red carpet, and this award-winning actor, singer and director is on West End starring as the Emcee in Cabaret for a limited run between 28 January 2025 to 24 May 2025. With his powerful work in Pose that won him an Emmy and his role as the "Fab G" in the Cinderella adaptation on Prime Video, Billy Porter brings a whole new flavour to the Emcee. Porter has also won the Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Awards went to Porter for his portrayal of "Lola" in the Broadway musical Kinky Boots. Among his many stage credits are Dreamgirls, Grease, Miss Saigon, and Shuffle Along. He was honored with the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award in 2024 for his tireless work in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

At London's Riverside Studios, Asa Butterfield will perform in the new drama Second Best. Playing the main role of Otis Milburn in the smash hit Netflix show Sex Education, Asa Butterfield now is bringing his talents to West End. If you haven't seen Sex Education, you may have caught him in After Thomas (BBC America), Merlin (BBC), and Ashes to Ashes (BBC).

Asa Butterfield is well-known for his complex roles in movies and television shows (Hugo), but his versatility and natural skill are really on display when you see him perform live. Witnessing Butterfield in Second Best guarantees an exciting and unforgettable experience for theatergoers and Butterfield fans alike.

The legendary Brian Cox (Succession), winner of the Olivier Award for Best Actor, brings the character of Bach to life in a "magnificent" performance. Trevor Nunn, the mastermind behind masterpieces as Nicholas Nickleby and Les Misérables, is in charge of directing this shocking clash of ideas. The Score is based on a real-life incident that prompted Bach to compose his last work, "The Musical Offering".

Renowned for his work in theater and cinema, Scottish actor Brian Cox has won several accolades for his performances. Working with illustrious theatrical companies and Hollywood and TV directors, the actor has amassed a spectacular resume spanning over sixty years. The role that Cox played in the smash HBO series Succession earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, and he has won Best Actor Olivier Awards thrice. The Bourne Identity, Braveheart, and The Long Kiss Goodnight are among his significant cinematic credits. In The Score, he has "ardent chemistry" with his real-life wife Nicole Ansari-Cox when performing onstage.

Witness the triumphant return of Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor, to the stage for a strictly restricted 11-week engagement of The Duchess at the Trafalgar Theater, after a decade-long sabbatical. Our Flag Means Death, Cruella and Game of Thrones actor Joel Fry will be sharing the stage with her. Joel Fry has best been known for his music and his television acting career.

Zinnie Harris, winner of several awards, takes a fresh look at John Webster's timeless tragedy, The Duchess of Amalfi, focusing on a grieving duchess's struggle for love and independence. With an emphasis on the central ideas and a speedier tempo, this condensed version of the play is meant for a modern audience. Jodie Whittaker last appeared onstage in Antigone, alongside Christopher Eccleston, the 9th Doctor.

Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey turns back time from the Regency era to Shakespeare's Elizabethan England with his seminal work in Richard II. Jonathan Bailey, who recently won an Olivier Award for his performances in "Bridgerton" and "Fellow Travelers," lends an intense magnetism to the character of Shakespeare's complicated ruler. The historical drama is reimagined by the brilliant Nicholas Hytner, winner of both the Tony and Olivier Awards for his work with classic literature.

Among Jonathan Bailey's many stage and movie credits are Wicked's Fiyero, Bridgerton's Anthony Bridgerton, and W1A, for which he won an Olivier Award. Onstage, he most recently appeared in COCK, a play by Mike Bartlett, directed by Marianne Elliott and shown at London's Ambassadors Theatre.

If you've caught Tamsin Grieg in Episodes, get ready for an emotional whirlwind in Deep Blue Sea. Olivier Award–winning actress Tamsin Greig is at the helm as she guides the audience through Deep Blue Sea as Hester Collyer, a woman whose love drives her to defy convention and give up all she has. The Deep Blue Sea, by Terence Rattigan, will transport you to London in the 1950s and evoke strong emotions.

Tamsin Greig has an uncanny ability to captivate an audience with her dynamic stage presence. Greig has a proven track record in the theater, having performed in critically praised productions of plays such as God of Carnage, Twelfth Night, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and the Olivier-nominated Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

Catch Nicola Walker at the Garrick Theater. Under James Macdonald's direction, Unicorn—a new play by Mike Bartlett that includes Stephen Mangan, Erin Doherty, and Nicola—begins with Polly. The production is graphic, humorous, and controversial.

Famous for her leading performances in hit British TV shows including Spooks, Last Tango in Halifax, and Unforgotten, Nicola Walker is a much-loved English actress. She was nominated for two BAFTA TV Awards for Best Supporting Actress, including one in 2013 for her performance in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Her theatrical credits are outstanding, having performed in A View from the Bridge, which moved to the West End and New York, and The Corn Is Green, which she performed at the National Theatre. She was nominated for the 2023 Olivier Award for Best Actress for her work in this production.