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Thirty-four of the West End’s most popular shows will be on hand to turn London’s iconic Trafalgar Square into the ultimate open-air theatre when West End LIVE returns to the capital in June
The organisers of the crowd-pleasing live entertainment event have revealed the list of 34 shows already confirmed to feature in the weekend event on 25 and 26 June 2022.
With more shows and acts to be added to the line-up, visitors to Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival will be treated to performances from the casts of previous attendees including: Hamilton, Les Misérables, Wicked, Six, The Book of Mormon, Disney’s The Lion King and Matilda The Musical.
New shows making their West End LIVE debut will include: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Legally Blonde, My Fair Lady, Disney’s Beauty And The Beast, Back To The Future: The Musical and Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical.
In the run-up to this year’s event, some visitors to London will get a taste of what’s to come through a series of performances on the rooftops of some of London’s most iconic buildings. Details of each of the Sing It From Rooftops events will be teased on the West End LIVE and Official London Theatre social channels and anyone lucky enough to witness one will be in with the chance of winning a West End LIVE queue jump.
The largest event of its type in the world, the crowd-pleasing festival is presented by the Society of London Theatre and Westminster City Council. West End LIVE annually turns one of the capital’s famous landmarks into a showcase for the best the West End has to offer. Alongside the performances the event features fun photo opportunities, meet-and-greets, merchandise stalls, refreshments and sing-alongs.
Sky TV’s loyalty programme Sky VIP will return as sponsor for West End LIVE 2022 following on from its support of last year’s post-pandemic event. Sky customers will be offered the chance to watch proceedings from the exclusive Sky VIP viewing area onsite and win some fabulous prizes.
Announcing first details of this year’s event, the president of SOLT, Eleanor Lloyd said: “London’s theatres are the envy of the world, and West End LIVE is a highlight of the theatrical calendar for so many – not just the countless fans who converge on Trafalgar Square to enjoy a wealth of incredible live entertainment, but also the hundreds of performers and crew involved in putting on what is always an unforgettable weekend.
“We are delighted to continue to work so closely with Westminster to deliver West End LIVE, and hugely grateful for the support of Sky, who have a long history as champions of theatre and the arts.”
Councillor Tim Roca, deputy leader at Westminster City Council, added: “West End LIVE is a much-loved annual event that brings together the musical theatre community in celebration of the world-class theatre we have right on our doorstep.
“One of the main aims the new administration has for the council is to make culture, arts and leisure accessible to everyone living in Westminster, not just the few. We want to encourage all residents, especially those in disadvantaged communities, to participate and join in cultural opportunities and big, fun events such as West End LIVE so we can bring all our communities in Westminster together.”
Joel Keoghan, head of Brand Partnerships at Sky, said: “Sky is delighted to be part of West End LIVE again. This annual celebration of London’s world class theatre is a fantastic event and a highlight in the arts calendar. It’s a great opportunity for us to host and thank our customers, getting them closer to the entertainment they love through Sky VIP.”
Official London Theatre will be backstage throughout the West End LIVE weekend sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes content across its social media channels.
The event remains free and unticketed and will be BSL interpreted by Sue MacLaine, Marco Nardi and Caroline Richardson.
The confirmed line-up of featured shows includes: & Juliet; Back To The Future – The Musical; Disney’s Beauty And The Beast; Bonnie and Clyde The Musical; The Book of Mormon; Chess, Kinky Boots and Treason at Drury Lane; The Choir Of Man; Come From Away; Dear Evan Hansen; The Drifters Girl; Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World; Disney’s Frozen; Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical; The Great Gatsby; Hamilton; Heathers The Musical; Jersey Boys; Legally Blonde The Musical; Les Misérables; Disney’s The Lion King; Magic Mike Live; Mamma Mia!; Mary Poppins; The RSC’s Matilda The Musical; Moulin Rouge! The Musical; My Fair Lady; Only Fools And Horses The Musical; The Phantom Of The Opera; Pretty Woman The Musical; Six; South Pacific; Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and Wicked.
Angela Thomas
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