West End Live

Stars from London’s hit musicals are to perform free in Trafalgar Square in this summer’s West End Live, the annual celebration of theatre.

Now in its ninth year, the event will be the largest ever produced and will host performers from established favourites including Billy Elliot, Jersey Boys and Matilda as well stars from more recent hits such as The Bodyguard, and Dirty Dancing. Mayor Boris Johnson said: “West End Live brings the roar of the greasepaint to the heart of the capital and all for free.”

The festival is organised by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre. More than 500,000 people attended last year.

Other shows to be performed this year include Horrible Histories, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Les Misérables, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Phantom of the Opera, Stomp, Thriller Live, and War Horse.

West End Live, in association with MasterCard, is on 22 and 23 June with admission on a first-come, first-served basis.