We’ve got a very exciting announcement to make…we can now reveal which shows are performing at this year’s West End LIVE in Trafalgar Square!
The line-up will feature first time appearances from new hits Come From Away, Only Fools And Horses, Waitress, 9 To 5 The Musical, Fiddler On The Roof and Magic Mike Live amongst others – as well as the return of much-loved classics like Les Misérables, The Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked and Disney’s The Lion King.
Audiences will also get exclusive previews of hotly anticipated shows yet to arrive in the West End, including the Gloria Estefan musical On Your Feet!, Shakespearean pop musical & Juliet, dance spectacular Heartbeat Of Home (from the company behind Riverdance) and the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Taking place on the 22 and 23 June, there will also be family-friendly stalls, sing-alongs, signings, merchandise and other activities.
West End LIVE, produced and organised by Westminster City Council and Society of London Theatre with support from the Mayor of London, celebrates London’s world-leading West End theatre scene, which continues to break audience and box office records. Now in its 15th year, the totally free, unticketed event attracts tens of thousands of theatre fans to Trafalgar Square over the weekend.
Cllr Nickie Aiken, Westminster City Council leader, said: “West End LIVE shows why hundreds of thousands of people are drawn to our theatres every year. There is so much to do in the West End and we know that many people go on to combine the West End LIVE taster of world-class musicals with shopping and a visit to our landmark restaurants and bars. Last year’s shows were incredible. We are into our 15th year and it is going to be even bigger and better. Most importantly West End Live is still completely free!’
Julian Bird, Chief Executive of SOLT and UK Theatre, said: “Following another record-breaking year for London’s theatre industry, it is fantastic to be back in Trafalgar Square, continuing our partnership with the City of Westminster to showcase the extraordinary talent and creativity of so many top West End productions. Nowhere else do theatre fans get the opportunity to see exclusive live performances from their favourite shows – and all for free.’
Shows performing at West End LIVE 2019 are:
- & Juliet
- 9 To 5 The Musical
- Disney’s Aladdin
- Avenue Q
- BalletBoyz
- Brainiac Live
- Come From Away
- Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
- Fiddler On The Roof
- Heartbeat Of Home
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Disney’s The Lion King
- Magic Mike Live
- Mamma Mia!
- Matilda The Musical
- Les Misérables
- On Your Feet!
- Only Fools And Horses The Musical
- The Phantom Of The Opera
- The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical
- Six
- Thriller Live
- Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
- The View Upstairs
- Waitress
- Wicked
- The Worst Witch
- Yummy
West End LIVE will be BSL interpreted by Sue MacLaine and Marco Nardi.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there! We’ve still got more acts, presenters and performance schedules to announce yet!
And whether you’re in the crowd, or can’t make it down over the weekend, we’ll be backstage at West End LIVE throughout the weekend sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter so you don’t miss out!