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Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical Opened 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.

40 years on, discover the story of Live Aid in a whole new way — in London’s West End

Mrs. Doubtfire, The Musical to close at SHaftebsury Theatre

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.'

Read the reviews: What's On Stage | The Times | Timeout | The Telegraph | City AM

Final Performance April 26

Mrs. Doubtfire Extends Run To 2025.

Adds Sunday Show At The Shaftesbury Theatre

The hit musical Mrs. Doubtfire has extended its run until 2025 and added a Sunday show!.

After losing custody in a messy divorce, Out-of-work actor Daniel creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father.

Read the reviews: What's On Stage | The Times | Timeout | The Telegraph | City AM

Adds Sunday Show At The Shaftesbury Theatre

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.

Watch videos.

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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.

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.

Work 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.

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The 1911 bar is the latest in a series of major works which have been undertaken at the Grade II listed 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

i>& 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.

& 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

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.