Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical Opens May 15 2025
40 years on, discover the story of Live Aid in a whole new way — in London’s West End at Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical at The Shaftsbury Theatre.

The show’s World Premiere production "blew the roof off the Old Vic" (Baz Bamigboye) in early 2024, where it became the theatre’s fastest-selling musical ever.

This exhilarating night out "rocks in all the right ways" (WhatsOnStage), with hit songs by Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross and more of the iconic artists who made history at simultaneous charitable concerts in London and Philadelphia.

Eleanor Lang Appointed Chief Executive Of The Shaftesbury Theatre
Eleanor Lang, who is currently Executive Director of Stratford East, takes over the role currently held by James Williams in November 2024.

Williams - who has led the Shaftesbury Theatre for over 20 years, during which time he has overseen the most successful artistic and financial period in the history of the theatre - will continue to work alongside Eleanor in an advisory capacity.

Mrs. Doubtfire, The Musical Final Performance April 26
Mrs. Doubtfire herself broke the news:

'have made it known loudly that I’ve had a lovely time here in London. I have loved that so many parents made my show their choice for their children’s first visit to the theatre, but I’m starting to get itchy feet dears – so the time has come to have a little VaCAY. I’ve decided I’m going to take myself on a world tour – like Taylor Swift – but with bigger corsets.'

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Shaftesbury Spotlights Employees for International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Shaftesbury Theatre has been telling the inspiring stories of the women who work every day to keep the Theatre going.

Deputy Head of Ticketing, Fiona Brooke-Holland; Deputy Head of House Management, Natalie Gardner; and Deputy Head of Electrics, Irma Kent, are all featured in the humorous and light-hearted HERstory campaign videos, which explore the employee’s backgrounds, motivations for working in theatre, and the unusual and eventful experiences they’ve had along the way.

Next Phase of The Shaftesbury Theatre's Masterplan Completed
The 1911 bar is the latest in a series of major works which have been undertaken at the Grade II listed building. This includes the development of a second private hospitality space, the Taffner Suite, the installation of a cutting-edge air-conditioning system designed to reduce energy costs, the fitting of a lift which allows people with mobility issues to access the Stalls, and the addition of thirteen spaces for wheelchairs in the Theatre’s auditorium.

Shaftesbury Theatre Nominated for RIBA Open Door Award
In anticipation of the opening of several new bars and hospitality suites, the Shaftesbury has announced its partnership with several award-winning brands, including BrewDog, Halewood and Amalia. With all brands offering an impressive track record on quality and sustainability, the Theatre is dedicated to providing locally-sourced, unique food and drinks for all its future guests.

Having already won two RIBA awards in 2018, the Open Door Award nomination is another accolade for the Shaftesbury Theatre as we continue with our Dramatic Transformation. Our transformation aims to honour the rich past of the Theatre while also acknowledging the needs of a modern audience. With Bennetts Associates Architects, our new fly tower was designed to house new offices, increase the technical capabilities of the Theatre, and protect the existing Grade II listed Edwardian building.

& Juliet Finishes run at The Shaftesbury Theatre
& Juliet, the award-winning musical which has been thrilling audiences in London since opening in 2019, played its final performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Saturday 25 March 2023.

& Juliet first opened at the Manchester Opera House in October 2019. It transferred to London the following month and ever since has played to nightly standing ovations. As well as three Olivier Awards, & Juliet also won 6 Whatsonstage Awards – the most of any production in 2020 – and won further awards at The Black Theatre Awards and The Mousetrap Theatre Awards.

Shaftesbury Theatre Partners with Award-Winning Brands
The Shaftesbury Theatre has been selected as a finalist for the RIBA Open Door Award. As a partnership between RIBA and The British Council, Open Door celebrates architecturally outstanding work in China and the UK with an emphasis on conservation. It recognises the talent of architects who have been qualified for ten years or less and highlights the importance of reinventing heritage buildings for the 21st century.

Hello Harry! | A Celebration of 40 Years at Stage Door
West End legend was awarded an inaugural Olivier Be Inspired Award, having been nominated by friends and family for his commitment to inspiring others through his love of theatre in his personal and professional life. Harry has worked at the Shaftesbury Theatre for 40 years this year, and performers from across the West End and beyond are coming together to celebrate his incredible career. Watch here.