Penelope McGhie

Sharing what brings her back to this theatre time and time again, Olivia also reveals one of her first questions for director Blanche McIntyre, as well as her excitement for getting to take on a comedy.

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a hit Canadian musical to showbiz satire and a classic sitcom reborn, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

A ferocious new version of Moliere's comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, by John Donnelly, directed by Blanche McIntyre will open in February in the Lyttelton Theatre. Denis O'Hare makes his NT debut as Tartuffe, and is joined by Kevin Doyle as Orgon and Olivia Williams as Elmire.

The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for the first half of 2019.

A ferocious new version of Moliere's comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, by John Donnelly, directed by Blanche McIntyre will open in February in the Lyttelton Theatre. Denis O'Hare makes his NT debut as Tartuffe, and is joined by Kevin Doyle as Orgon and Olivia Williams as Elmire.

The National Theatre's award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is now in its final four weeks, with a last performance at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 3 June 2017.   

The National Theatre hosts a special platform with the original creative team of its award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on Thursday 1 June at 5.15pm, following the matinee performance at the Gielgud Theatre in London.  The discussion will be chaired by ITV's Arts Editor, Nina Nannar.

The National Theatre today announced two extra matinees for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time on Tuesday 14 February and Tuesday 30 May 2017.  Curious Incident has its final West End performance at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 3 June 2017.

After nearly five successful years in London, the National Theatre today (9 December 2016) announced the final extension of its West End run of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, with 50,000 extra tickets on sale today. 

A suite of short plays, City Stories: Tales of Love and Magic in London is a sequence of interwoven love stories written and directed by award winning playwright James Phillips in an ode to our beloved capital. With original music composed and performed live by singer-songwriter Rosabella Gregory (winner of New York Songwriter's Circle Song Contest),this innovative cabaret drama takes audiences on a magical journey through London and its dwellers…

The National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has welcomed a new cast to the West End production, and last night (30 June 2015) held a special gala performance with celebrity V.I.P. guests at the Gielgud Theatre.  Last month the play was one of the big winners at the Tony Awards® in New York, winning 5 awards including Best New Play. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time recently extended booking in London, releasing over 120,000 tickets and is now booking until 13 February 2016.

The National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has this week welcomed a new cast to the West End production at the Gielgud Theatre. Earlier this month the play was one of the big winners at the Tony Awards® in New York, winning 5 awards including Best New Play. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time recently extended booking in London, releasing over 120,000 tickets and is now booking until 13 February 2016.

The National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was one of the big winners at last night's prestigious Tony Awards held at the Radio City Music Hall in New York (7 June 2015), winning 5 awards: Best New Play - Simon Stephens, Best Direction of a Play -  Marianne Elliott, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Alex Sharp as Christopher Boone, Best Lighting Design of a Play  - Paule Constable and Best Scenic Design of a Play  - Bunny Christie and Finn Ross.

The National Theatre's acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will welcome a new company next month with Sion Daniel Young joining the cast to play the lead role of Christopher Boone.  Based on Mark Haddon's award-winning novel and adapted by Simon Stephens, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is currently booking in the West End until 24 October 2015.  Rehearsals began today with the new Company who will begin performances at the Gielgud Theatre on 22 June 2015. 

The National Theatre's acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time today (3 February) announced the release of over 150,000 tickets, taking bookings at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End to 24 October 2015.

The National Theatre's acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time reopened earlier this month, at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End. VIP guests included Alice Levine, Amy Beth Hayes, Amy Molyneaux, Andrew Scott, Billy Bailey, Charlotte Riley, Dave Berry, David Gyasi, El James, Emma Freud, Frances O'Connor, Greg McHugh,Honor Blackman, Ian Glem, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Ivan Massow, Jane Asher & Gerald Scarfe, Jeremy Vine, Joanne Froggatt, Jonathan Bailey, June Whitfield, Kelly Adams, Laura Whitmore, Louise Brealey, Lydia Rose Bewley, Masie Williams, Michel Roux Jr, Natascha McElhone, Reece Shearsmith, Sam Bailey, Samantha Barks, Sarah Solemani, Stephen Wight and Warwick Davis. Go inside the special reopening night event below!

The National Theatre's acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time reopened last night, 8 July 2014, at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End.

The National Theatre's multi-award winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time has returned to the West End with a new company at the Gielgud Theatre. Press night is on 8 July, with the production currently booking at its new West End home to 14 February 2015.

The National Theatre's multi-award winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time has returned to the West End with a new company at the Gielgud Theatre. Press night is on 8 July, with the production currently booking at its new West End home to 14 February 2015. Check out a first look below!

Today, 24 June 2014, The National Theatre's multi-award winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time returns to the West End with a new company at the Gielgud Theatre. With press night on 8 July, the production is currently booking at its new West End home to 14 February 2015. Simon Stephens' adaption of Mark Haddon's novel is directed for the stage by Marianne Elliott.