The Mirror and the Light, the stage adaptation for the third book of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall trilogy, about the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell in the court of King Henry VIII, will premiere at the West End's Gielgud Theatre this fall, running for a limited engagement September 23–November 28. Tony nominees Ben Miles and Nathaniel Parker, will return to their roles as Crowmell and Henry VIII, respectively.
Mantel and Miles adapted the novel for the stage, completing the trilogy. Jeremy Herrin returns to direct.
Wolf Hall Parts 1 and 2, consisting of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, played the West End in 2014, and transferred to Broadway in 2015. The plays garnered several Olivier and Tony nominations, including Best Play and Best Direction. Parker received the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Christopher Oram took home Tony and Olivier Awards for his costume design.
The play is produced by Playful Productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Based on Roald Dahl's children's novel, the musical begins performances May 17.
The international hit musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.
The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film previously took home six Olivier Awards.
The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.
Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.
Max Webster directs the Donmar Warehouse production.
Michael Sheen plays Aneurin "Nye" Bevan in the Rufus Norris-directed production at the Olivier.
Michael Harrison will direct the annual holiday pantomime.
Jamie Muscato, Christine Allado, and Rebecca Caine will star in the one-night-only event at Royal Festival Hall.
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