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Back to News & Press Performances of Farinelli and the King begin at the Duke of York's theatre tonight Monday, 14 September 2015 Farinelli and the King originally played at Shakespeare’s Globe and will be produced in the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions and Shakespeare’s Globe in association with Tulchin Bartner Productions and 1001 Nights. The play is directed by John Dove and designed by Jonathan Fensom with musical arrangements also by Claire van Kampen. Mark Rylance reprises his role as King Philippe V of Spain and Sam Crane once again plays the acting role of Farinelli. The singing role of Farinelli is reprised by opera star Iestyn Davies and shared with Rupert Enticknap and Owen Willetts*. The cast also includes Huss Garbiya playing Doctor Jose Cervi, Melody Grove playing Isabella Farnese, Colin Hurley playing Metastasio and Edward Peel playing De la Cuadra. The Duke of York’s Theatre has been transformed for the play as the magical and intimate atmosphere of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is brought to the West End with onstage seating and candles. Live Baroque music will be played by six onstage musicians, led by Harpsichordist and Musical Director Robert Howarth. Set in eighteenth-century Spain, Claire van Kampen's play tells the intriguing true story of Farinelli, once the world’s most famous castrato and one of the greatest celebrities of his time, and his decision to trade fame and fortune in the opera houses of Europe for a life of servitude at the court of King Philippe V. Farinelli and the King explores the dynamics between Farinelli and the royal couple and features many of the exquisite arias by Handel, that were first sung by Farinelli in the 1730’s. The West End production will run from 14th September 2015 and play for a strictly limited season until 5th December 2015. Opening Night will be on Tuesday 29th September 2015. *Please see website for full performance schedule. Up Up

Back to News & Press Broadway production of Mean Girls has concluded its record-setting run Thursday, 7 January 2021 The production’s final performance was the evening of Wednesday 11th March, having played 805 performances and 29 previews in a record-setting run at the August Wilson Theatre. Produced by Lorne Micheals , Stuart Thompson , Sonia Friedman , and Paramount Pictures , Mean Girls , which grossed $124M on Broadway and was seen by over 1M people during its run, recouped its full capitalization by early 2020. Mean Girls has been proud to support a number of initiatives focused on anti-bullying, education and empowerment for girls, and community engagement, partnering with organisations such as the Kind Campaign , Young Women’s Leadership Network in NYC schools, Girls Who Code , Tyler Clementi Foundation , Sing For Hope , the Youth Pride Chorus , and the Good to Vote campaign. Mean Girls features a book by nine-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Tina Fey , based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Jeff Richmond , lyrics by two-time Tony Award nominee Nell Benjamin , and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw . The show opened on Broadway on April 8, 2018 following a five-week world premiere at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. in late 2017. The Mean Girls North American tour, which had been playing to sold-out houses across America pre-shutdown since it launched in 2019, plans to relaunch this summer or as soon as performances can resume. As previously announced, the musical is set to be adapted into a major motion picture from Paramount Pictures produced by Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey , with a script by Fey and featuring music from Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin . More details to be announced. Lorne Michaels said, ‘Thank you to the brilliant creative team, cast and crew that brought Mean Girls to life from our first reading to final performance. We remain excited to bring this musical to the big screen, relaunch the tour and prepare for a London production. I look forward to the day, hopefully soon, when theaters can reopen their doors again.’ On behalf of the Creative Team, Tina Fey said, ‘The chance to bring this show to Broadway, with such a talented young ensemble and five astounding female leads, has been a dream come true. And to our fierce and dedicated fans – the limit of our gratitude does not exist.’ Up Up

Back to News & Press London’s West End is sleepwalking into oblivion – the Government must wake up Monday, 14 June 2021 "Our commercial theatres need government-backed insurance – many livelihoods are under existential threat if Step Four is delayed." Read Sonia Friedman’s full Telegraph article. Up Up

Back to News & Press Fiddler on the Roof extends for a final time due to public demand Thursday, 27 June 2019 Trevor Nunn directs Andy Nyman (Tevye), Maria Friedman (Golde), Anita Dobson (Yente), Nicola Brown (Chava), Harriet Bunton (Hodel), Dermot Canavan (Lazar Wolf), Stewart Clarke (Perchik), Joshua Gannon (Motel), Matthew Hawksley (Fyedka), and Molly Osborne (Tzeitel), as well as Miles Barrow , Sofia Bennett , Philip Bertioli , Lottie Casserley , Elena Cervesi, Lia Cohen , Talia Etherington , Shoshana Ezequiel , Isabella Foat, Fenton Gray , James Hameed , Adam Linstead , Adam Margilewski , Robert Maskell , Robyn McIntyre , Gaynor Miles , Ellie Mullane , Tania Newton , George Olney , Craig Pinder , Valentina Theodoulou , Ed Wade and Taylor Walker in the reconfigured auditorium. ★★★★★ ‘Musically, geopolitically, emotionally, this Fiddler raises the roof.’ The Guardian Direct from its sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Tony and Olivier award-winning director Trevor Nunn’s ‘exuberant revival’ (Daily Telegraph) of the classic Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof is now playing in the West End for a strictly limited run. The Playhouse Theatre has been transformed into an intimate space especially for this production. ★★★★★ ‘An evening to be celebrated as a spikily poignant reminder of what it is to be human in politically dark times. Both whirlingly energetic and achingly moving, it marks itself out straight away as one of the most uplifting nights possible to be had in the West End right now.’ The Arts Desk Old traditions and young love collide in this joyous and timely celebration of life. Tevye’s daughters’ unexpected choice of husbands opens his heart to new possibilities, as his close-knit community also feel winds of change blowing through their tiny village. Featuring the iconic score including ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker, Matchmaker’, ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ and ‘If I Were a Rich Man’, and featuring original choreography from Tony Award-winning Jerome Robbins alongside new choreography by Matt Cole , Fiddler on the Roof ‘bursts from the stage’ (Financial Times), bringing new life to one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Up Up

Back to News & Press Critically Acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award-Winning STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW extends for a Final Time both in the West End and on Broadway Tuesday, 9 June 2026 The critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning Stranger Things: The First Shadow will extend for a final time, completing its run at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End on 27 December 2026 and at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway on 3 January 2027. The production will have run for over three years in London and after opening to five-star reviews in 2023, it went on to receive Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play. Since its debut at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, Stranger Things: The First Shadow has been smashing box office records. The global phenomenon was the most Tony Award-winning play of 2025, taking home 4 awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Best Sound Design of a Play, and a Special Tony Award for Illusions and Technical Effects. Nearly 1.6 million tickets have been sold across the West End and Broadway, with over 1,500 total performances. This first-of-its-kind collaboration between theatre and television marked Netflix’s first foray into theatre, with the epic story and groundbreaking feats of technical design attracting many new theatre audiences. Matt and Ross Duffer, creative producers and creators of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things , said today, “When the legendary Stephen Daldry first came to us with the idea of making a Stranger Things play, we were stunned — both by the fact that Stephen wanted to do this, and that he believed it could work. And boy, did it work. “We remain awed by what Stephen, Kate Trefry, Justin Martin, and all the brilliant behind-the-scenes wizards were able to pull off: cinematic theater unlike anything else out there. Their incredible work drew audiences from all over — a majority of whom had never even been to a Broadway show before. “We’d also like to give a standing ovation to the incredibly gifted actors who stepped into these roles — including the Tony-nominated Louis McCartney — and to the fans, who made each and every performance so memorable.” Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix said, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow represents an unprecedented collaboration between television and theatre, showing what’s possible when a world class creative team brings a beloved and iconic series to life on stage. It has been a privilege to share this production with audiences over the past few years and particularly rewarding to see it introduce so many to the magic of theatre.” Continued Sonia Friedman, co-producer , “We are incredibly proud of the ambition, imagination and artistry that every member of the company has brought to creating something truly groundbreaking. Together, they have pushed the boundaries of live theatre to tell this story with heart, adventure and spectacle. Partnering with Netflix⁠ has allowed us to go beyond what was previously thought possible on stage and create a truly immersive theatrical experience that brings audiences deeper into the world of Stranger Things , while introducing hundreds of thousands of people to the thrill of live theatre.” Writer Kate Trefry added, “While writing Stranger Things , we always knew there was more to the story of Henry Creel, but never imagined we would have the chance to tell it all. Being given the opportunity to dive deeper into this world through the medium of live theater has been the thrill of a lifetime, and I am still in awe of what our incredible cast and crew was able to achieve. It has been a magical, terrifying ride, and to share the communal experience of every laugh, tear, and scare with your audience is every writer’s dream. Thank you to everyone who made this dream come true.” Directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin added, “To be entrusted with bringing The Duffer Brothers’ incredible creation to the stage has been an utter joy. We are immensely proud of the talent and dedication of the cast and creative team over the past three years - each and every member an integral part of the process of bringing this story to life. Finally, a massive thank you to the fans, many of whom have never stepped inside a theatre before, for welcoming us and joining us every performance in the West End and on Broadway!” Associate producer Shawn Levy of 21Laps concluded, “This theatrical experience has been incredibly gratifying. The First Shadow has allowed us to expand and deepen the storytelling, characters and audience experience of our Stranger Things franchise. Stephen, Justin, Sonia, and Netflix have been brilliant partners, and we are forever grateful to them for transposing Hawkins onstage in such elegant and innovative fashion. And of course, our deepest gratitude for the throngs of people who have joined us in turning Broadway and London’s West End upside down.” Up Up

Back to News & Press Jerusalem – More tickets released today Friday, 11 March 2022 'HEAR YE, HEAR YE!' More tickets released for JERUSALEM across all performances. Prices from £10. See you at the fair! Click here to book Up Up

Back to News & Press Full casting announced for the West End transfer of Patriots Tuesday, 25 April 2023 Joining the previously announced BAFTA-winning actor Tom Hollander (White Lotus, The Night Manager; Travesties ) as Boris Berezovsky, Will Keen (His Dark Materials ) as Vladimir Putin and Luke Thallon (Albion ) as Roman Abramovich are Matt Concannon (Assistant/Daniel Kahneman/Russian Captain), Ronald Guttman (Professor Perelman), Sean Kingsley (Voloshin /Nurse), Paul Kynman (Korzhakov/Yeltsin/FSB Boss/Reporter/Bodyguard) and Jessica Temple (Anna Berezovsky/Newscaster/Journalist/Secretary/Pianist) all reprising their roles from the Almeida Theatre run, and new cast members Josef Davies (Alexander Litvinenko), Ashley Gerlach (Lawyer/Home Office), Howard Gossington (Teacher/Compromised Newscaster), Stefanie Martini (Marina Litvinenko/Nina Berezovsky) and Evelyn Miller (Tatiana/Katya/Judge/Lover). They are joined by understudies Peter Eastland , Lydia Fraser and Matt McClure . Patriots is internationally award-winning writer Peter Morgan ’s (Frost/Nixon ) first new play since The Audience. Peter is best known for writing the multi-award-winning Netflix hit, The Crown. It is the Almeida’s fastest-selling new play and transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre for a limited twelve-week run from 26 May to 19 August 2023, with opening night on 6 June 2023. Directed by the Almeida’s Artistic Director, Rupert Goold (Ink, Enron ), Patriots is a brilliant and startlingly timely story of ambition, loyalty and betrayal in a brave new world. Up Up

Back to News & Press Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Further Tickets released Monday, 9 January 2017 Tickets are priced from £15 per part and for every performance there will be over 300 tickets at £20 or less per part. This will be followed by regular ticket releases throughout the year, details of which will be announced via the official Harry Potter and the Cursed Child website, social media channels and the official newsletter. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, began previews in June 2016 in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre. In November last year the critically acclaimed production went on to receive the 2016 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music & arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision & arrangements by Martin Lowe and casting by Julia Horan. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one play presented in two parts. Both parts are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening) or on two consecutive evenings. On Thursdays there is an evening performance of Part One and on Fridays an evening performance of Part Two. On those days tickets to each part can be bought together or separately. Tickets for Wednesday matinee and Wednesday evening performances can also be bought together or separately. The regular performance schedule is as follows - Monday – no performance, Tuesday – no performance, Wednesday - 2pm Part One & 7.30pm Part Two, Thursday – 7.30pm Part One, Friday – 7.30pm Part Two, Saturday – 2pm Part One & 7.30pm Part Two, Sunday – 1pm Part One & 6.30pm Part Two. A further set of access performances are also announced - on Wednesday 28 March 2018 both the matinee (Part One) and the evening performance (Part Two) will be captioned and on Wednesday 4 April 2018 the matinee (Part One) and evening performance (Part Two) will be audio described. For patrons with physical access needs call 0330 333 4410 (please note there are no general ticket sales on this number) or email CursedChildAccess@nimaxtheatres.com Every Friday, The Friday Forty takes place at 1pm when 40 tickets are released for every performance the following week for some of the very best seats in the theatre. Subsequent ticket releases take place each Friday for performances the following week. Priced at £40 (£20 per part) tickets will secure a seat for both Part One and Part Two on consecutive performances. Customers will be selected at random for the opportunity to buy tickets online and will be able to purchase a maximum of two tickets for both Part One and Part Two in one transaction. To ensure that as many people as possible have the chance to access these tickets, they will only be available to buy online. www.harrypottertheplay.com/ticket-information Returned and other late-release tickets may also become available at short notice. These are not guaranteed, but any tickets that do become available will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis, online or in person at the Palace Theatre box office at full price. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. Up Up

Back to News & Press Rehearsals begin for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Friday, 13 January 2017 New images are released today marking the first week of rehearsals for the new West End production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The cast includes Imelda Staunton as Martha, Conleth Hill as George, Imogen Poots as Honey and Luke Treadaway as Nick. James Macdonald directs the first production of Albee’s landmark play since his death last September. The production runs at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 22nd February to 27th May 2017. In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor Nick and his wife Honey to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling. Imelda Staunton (Martha) returns to the West End after her triumphant and Olivier Award-winning performance as Mama Rose in Gypsy. Amongst her many other theatre credits, notable performances include Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd, for which she won an Olivier Award, Circle, Mirror, Transformation for the Royal Court and the role of Claire in Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance at the Almeida Theatre. In total, Staunton has been nominated for eleven Olivier Awards, winning four. On film Staunton is perhaps best known for playing the title role in Vera Drake, for which she received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and for the role of Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films. Conleth Hill (George) is perhaps best known for his role as Lord Varys in the HBO television production Game of Thrones. A multi award-winning theatre actor, amongst his extensive theatre credits, recent productions include Quartermaine’s Terms at the Wyndham’s Theatre and The Cherry Orchard at the National Theatre. Hill won Olivier Awards for his performances in The Producers, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and Stones In His Pockets in the West End. He also received Tony Award nominations for his role in Stones In His Pockets on its transfer to Broadway and The Seafarer, which transferred from the National Theatre to Broadway. Hill’s film credits include Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and Whatever Works, directed by Woody Allen. Imogen Poots (Honey) makes her West End debut with Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Poots made her breakthrough performance as Tammy in the film 28 Weeks Later. She won the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Look of Love in 2013 and was nominated for Best Actress at the 2015 Evening Standard British Film Awards for her role in Peter Bogdanovich’s She’s Funny That Way. Other film credits include Terrence Mallick's The Knight of Cups, Green Room, Filth, Jimi: All Is By My Side, A Late Quartet, Jane Eyre and Frank and Lola. On television, she recently played the female lead in Cameron Crowe’s debut television series Roadies (Showtime). Luke Treadaway (Nick) won an Olivier Award for his performance as Christopher in the internationally acclaimed hit The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (National Theatre/ West End) and also originated the role of Albert in the earliest production of War Horse, again at the National. Further theatre credits include Over There (Royal Court), Piranha Heights (Soho Theatre) and Saint Joan (National Theatre). For film, Treadaway played the lead in the recent Sony Pictures release A Street Cat Named Bob, adapted from the New York Times bestselling novel. Treadaway’s further film credits include Unbroken, Attack the Block, The Whistleblower, Clash of the Titans, Tonight You’re Mine, Heartless, The Rise and Brothers of the Head. For television, this month he returns to his role of scientist Vincent Rattrey in the second series of Sky Atlantic’s critically acclaimed Fortitude. His further credits include the lead character of Alex Higgins in BBC’s The Rack Pack, the Duke of Richmond in the second series of The Hollow Crown (BBC/NBC/Neal Street Productions), as well as Sky Arts mini-series The Nightmare World of H.G. Wells with Michael Gambon. James Macdonald is highly regarded for his work with Caryl Churchill and Sarah Kane, recently directing Churchill’s play Escaped Alone at the Royal Court. Most recently Macdonald directed The Children by Lucy Kirkwood, also at the Royal Court. Other recent work includes the award-winning production of Florian Zeller’s The Father and Roots at the Donmar Warehouse. Macdonald has previously directed Staunton in the Royal Court’s production of Circle, Mirror, Transformation by Annie Baker and in the critically-acclaimed production of Edward Albee’s A Delicate Balance at the Almeida Theatre. Edward Albee was born on 12th March 1928 and began writing plays 30 years later. His plays include The Zoo Story (1958), The Death of Bessie Smith (1959), The Sandbox (1959), The American Dream (1960), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1961-62, Tony Award), Tiny Alice (1964), A Delicate Balance (1966, Pulitzer Prize; 1996, Tony Award), All Over (1971), Seascape (1974, Pulitzer Prize), Listening (1975), Counting the Ways (1975), The Lady from Dubuque (1977-78), The Man Who Had Three Arms (1981), Finding the Sun (1982), Marriage Play (1986-87), Three Tall Women (1991, Pulitzer Prize), Fragments (1993), The Play about the Baby (1997), The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? (2000, 2002 Tony Award), Occupant (2001), At Home at the Zoo: Act 1, Homelife. Act 2, The Zoo Story. (2004), and Me, Myself & I (2008). Mr. Albee was awarded the Gold Medal in Drama from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1980. In 1996 he received the Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts. In 2005 he was awarded a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. Up Up

Back to News & Press La Cage Aux Folles welcomes Tony Award-Winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia Wednesday, 2 February 2011 Heredia replaces 2010 Tony-nominee Robin De Jesús in the role of Jacob. Heredia will begin performances on Tuesday, February 15, the same evening that four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor will join the company as Albin and Georges. Current stars five-time Emmy Award-winner Kelsey Grammer, 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge and 2010 Tony Award nominee Robin De Jesús will play their final performances on Sunday, February 13. Heredia made his Broadway debut in Rent, for which he received the 1996 Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and an Obie Award. Heredia recreated his role in the original London production of Rent where he garnered an Olivier nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and in the feature film, directed by Chris Columbus. Other credits include: Eli in Eli’s Coming (Vineyard Theatre), Elizabeth Swados’ The New Americans for which he composed the song “No Es Asi,” Popol Vuh at Lincoln Center, Intar and on tour and The Tower (Danny Kaye Theatre). Film: Three Chris’s, The Girl from the Naked Eye, Descent, Nailed, Johnny Was, Flawless and On a Mission from God. Television: “Without a Trace,” “Medium,” “Law and Order SVU,” and “Spin City”. Up Up

Back to News & Press Friedman tops Stateside legit scene Wednesday, 23 September 2009 Going bicontinental has paid off handsomely for theater producer Sonia Friedman. An increasingly powerful player on the London legit scene since the early ’90s, she doubled the size of her business two years ago and moved into the New York market. The payoff? Two consecutive Tony Awards for best revival of a play (for “Boeing-Boeing” in 2008 and “The Norman Conquests” this year). “I’m at a point now where this expansion is coming to fruition,” says the petite 44-year-old. What this means on day-to-day terms is “more time to develop, read and research — to do the real grassroots producing that I didn’t have time to do before.” With eight shows in active production, including Broadway transfers of recent London hits “La Cage aux Folles” and “A Little Night Music” and dozens of other projects in longer-term development (including a musical version of “Shakespeare in Love” co-produced by Harvey Weinstein), Friedman’s small suite of offices over a central London theater is buzzing with activity. But this, she says, is nothing new: “There are producers who love focusing on one or two things a year, but I need to do a lot. My brain is always fizzing.” Friedman describes her approach as director- and actor-led, and likens fund-raising to “hedge-funding — I say, ‘If you want to invest in that project, you have to come in on this other one as well.’ Chances are one will work.” Read full article here . Up Up

Back to News & Press Cast confirmed for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre as booking extends into 2025. Grool. Wednesday, 27 March 2024 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE. Lorne Michaels, Sonia Friedman Productions , and David Ian for Crossroads Live - producers of MEAN GIRLS in the West End – are delighted to announce the full cast and creative team for MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre, as booking extends to 16 February 2025 with over 140,000 tickets released. The smash hit musical comedy based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name which was released 20 years ago this April, will debut at the West End’s Savoy Theatre on 5 June 2024, with a Gala Opening on 26 June 2024. Charlie Burn (Les Misérables, Disney100 UK tour) will play Cady Heron who after growing up in the African savanna returns to suburban Illinois and joins North Shore High. The Plastics are Georgina Castle (Dirty Dancing, Elf the Musical ) as the charming but ruthless Regina George, with Elèna Gyasi (SIX - UK tour, Treason the Musical - UK tour ) as Gretchen Wieners and Grace Mouat (Before After, The Great British Bake Off Musical ) as Karen Smith. Elena Skye (Les Misérables, Kinky Boots ) and Tom Xander (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Book of Mormon) play best friends Janis Sarkisian and Damian Hubbard. Daniel Bravo (Cruel Intentions , Witness for the Prosecution ) takes on the role of Aaron Samuels ‘one of the most popular guys’ at North Shore High, with Lucca Chadwick-Patel (MAMMA MIA!, Legally Blonde ) as Kevin Ganatra, captain of ‘The Mathletes’. Ako Mitchell (The Sound of Music, Black Superhero) will play North Shore Principal Mr Duvall, while Ms Norbury - the role originated in the 2004 film by MEAN GIRLS creator Tina Fey - will be played by Zoë Rainey (Made in Dagenham, An American in Paris ) who also plays the roles of Mrs George and Ms Heron. They are joined by Tia Antoine-Charles, Georgia Arron, Liam Buckland, Shonah Buwu, Baylie Carson, Freddie Clements, Siobhan Diffin, Clíona Flynn, Fergie Fraser, Angus Good, Jenny Huxley-Golden, Holly Liburd, Corey Mitchell, Mervin Noronha, Aharon Rayner, Trézel Sergeant, Josh Singleton, Annie Southall, Lillia Squires, Tommy Wade-Smith and Holly Willock. It’s gonna be a little bit dramatic… Get in, loser, MEAN GIRLS is coming to London! Broadway’s hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), opens at the Savoy Theatre this summer. Meet The Plastics –Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends and your cool mom, this is going to be fetch – and YES London, we’re making it happen! The reign begins June 2024. If you want to sit with us, book your tickets and don’t forget… on Wednesdays, we wear pink. Joining the award-winning creative team for MEAN GIRLS in the West End are Scott Pask - Scenic Design, Katrina Lindsay - Costume Design, Kenneth Posner - Lighting Design, Brian Ronan - Sound Design, Finn Ross and Adam Young - Video Design, Josh Marquette - Hair Design, Mary-Mitchell Campbell - Musical Supervision, and Natalie Gallacher for Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher Casting - Casting. MEAN GIRLS is now booking to 16 February 2025 with over 45,000 tickets at £40 and under, and over 140,000 just-released tickets available. The access performances currently on sale are as follows – Audio Described on Saturday 7 September at 2.30pm, Captioned Performance on Saturday 14 September at 2.30pm and British Sign Language on Saturday 21 September at 2.30pm. Up Up