The London stage has plenty of celebrities performing in a wide range of shows. So here is a guide to some of those you can spot on stage this month…
1. Gemma Arterton in Nell Gwynn, Apollo Theatre: starring as the title role in this West End transfer of Jessica Swale’s play, Gemma Arterton delivers a top notch performance, with fantastic support from the rest of the cast (read Love London Love Culture’s thoughts here). Well worth a watch before it closes on the 30th April. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk).
2. Matthew Perry in The End of Longing, Playhouse Theatre: written by and starring the former Friends star, this is a must see dark comedy about four friends who are forced to confront the darker side of their relationships. Critics may not have enjoyed it, but audiences seem to love it! Booking until the 14th May. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, ATG Tickets, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk).
3. Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon in The Painkiller, Garrick Theatre: two for the price of one in this latest production as part of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre’s first season at the Garrick theatre. Expect plenty of laughs in this farce involving an assassin and a suicidal photographer, which received positive reviews from critics. Booking until 30th April. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk).
4. Kit Harington in Doctor Faustus, Duke of York’s Theatre: the Game of Thrones star is to appear in a new production of Christopher Marlowe’s darkly sinister play directed by Jamie Lloyd. This is one of the most anticipated productions of 2016, so you don’t want to miss out! Due to demand, the show is now booking until the 25th June. (ATG Tickets, Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk).
5. Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard, English National Opera (London Coliseum): Glenn Close makes her West End debut in this semi-staged production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. This will certainly prove popular with audiences – so if you plan on going to see it – recommend you book now! Booking until 7th May. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk)