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Cambridge Theatre

The elegant Cambridge Theatre was designed in 1930 and its clean, modern lines have caused it to be grade II listed sine 1999. It was built for and still specialises in musicals, has hosted hit shows such as Jerry Springer -- The Opera and the revival of Chicago, and since November 2013 it's been the West End home of the multi-Olivier-winning Matilda the Musical. In 2000 it was acquired by Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. The nearest Tube station is Covent Garden (Piccadilly) and for surface rail, Charing Cross. Car parking is available in Chinatown and Trafalgar, and bus stops at Cambridge Circus are served by the 14, 19, 38, N5, N19, N20, N38 and N41 routes.

What's On @ Cambridge Theatre

Showstopper: The Improvised Musical

Showstopper: The Improvised Musical

15 May 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End shows throughout 2025! Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully-realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast take ideas for settings, genres, musical styles and the show title and weave it into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Lin Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim, whether it’s set in a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience thinks it, The Showstoppers can turn it into a hit musical. The majority of the cast also have much acclaim with founder member Ruth Bratt being part of the famous Comedy Store Players, the longest running impro show in the country; Pippa Evans being a regular on BBC Radio 4, has toured with I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and wrote ‘Now That's What I Call A Musical!’ (that’s currently on UK tour). The pilot of Hopping, a new comedy from Lucy Trodd and Susan Harrison, aired on BBC Radio 4 and Matt Cavendish appeared on this year’s Royal Variety Performance with Mischief Theatre's ‘A Comedy About Spies’. Co-founder Adam Meggido directed the West End and Broadway hit show Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The incredibly talented West End star Miracle Chance (Roald Dahl’s The Witches at the National Theatre, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at The Other Palace) has just joined the cast. The Showstoppers also regularly run improvisation workshops and courses for beginners and professionals and have a successful podcast - The Showstopper! Podcast, with recent guests including Zizi Strallen, Rufus Hound and Reuben Kaye. The Showstoppers have performed created more than 1,000 brand new musicals since they were formed in 2008 but they don’t stop working hard at their craft – they have to learn to improvise in the style of every hit show that comes to town, and they always encourage audiences to challenge them and keep them on their toes. As a result, they continue fill theatres, delight audiences and win awards. In 2024 they were in the Top 10 best reviewed shows of entire Edinburgh Fringe – for the second year running - no mean feat in their 15th year selling out the Pleasance Grand once more!
Matilda: The Musical

Matilda: The Musical

30 Jul 2025 - 24 May 2026

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical continues to delight audiences in London, Australia and on tour around the USA. ★★★★★ 'A gift of a show' Stage Review Running Time Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes including an interval.
Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

15 May 2025 - 24 May 2026

Your chance to see the highly-anticipated, immersive concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time. The show blurs the lines between the physical and digital realms, immersing the audience in the magic of Matilda's music. Enjoy a night out in town and watch Matilda The Musical The Show Matilda features the spectacular combination of Dahl’s plucky heroine, a moving script by the Bafta-nominated writer Dennis Kelly and hilarious words and music by Australian comedian Tim Minchin.. Get your tickets now for Matilda The Musical in London! rmation. Show timings: - Tuesday-Friday: 7 PM - Wednesday: 2 PM - Saturday: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM - Sunday: 3 PM. How to use your tickets 1. You'll instantly receive an email confirmation with your Matilda The Musical ticket. 2. Simply display the e-ticket on your mobile phone when arriving at the venue. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.
James B Partridge: The Big Christmas Assembly
Celebrate the Christmas season with JAMES B PARTRIDGE and his delightful THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY 2025 show, a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have the whole audience singing along. With appearances on BBC The One Show, BBC Breakfast, Loose Women, and BBC Radio 2, James has charmed audiences across the UK and Europe, bringing people together through his love of music and performance. A mix of classic Christmas tunes and reflections on growing up during this magical season, this show promises warmth, community, and a dash of Christmas magic. Don’t miss your chance to relive the joy of a Christmas assembly, with James leading the way for an unforgettable night of festive fun!
Alan Davies

Alan Davies

20 Jun 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says. Alan Davies is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality. He is a staple of British television, known for his performance as the eponymous hero of David Renwick’s hugely popular, long-running TV series Jonathan Creek, and as a permanent panelist on QI. His talk show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, recently reached its seventh season. He is also one of the UK’s best-loved comedians. His stand-up show Urban Trauma ran in London’s West End and Life is Pain and Little Victories sold out in venues across the UK. His second memoir, Just Ignore Him was published in 2020 and the third instalment will be published later this year.
Matt Chorley: Making a Meal of It

Matt Chorley: Making a Meal of It

1 Jul 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

For two decades Matt Chorley has feasted on politics, stalking the corridors, pubs and restaurants of Westminster. Now the award-winning writer, podcaster, comedian and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter has all the ingredients to cook up an hilarious new show looking at parliament's feuding food factions and how politicians really are what they eat. Warning: Politics may contain nuts.

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