The 2015 West End Live festival is set to greet Londoners with a bang for another year running, taking place on 20 and 21 June in Trafalgar Square, and showcasing London theatre productions.
Casts from Mamma Mia!, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sunny Afternoon will be featured as part of the festival, and will perform as part of this year’s West End Live, a complete treat for the musical theatre fans, passers-by and tourists that happen across West End Live in the summer.
West End Live is jointly organised by the Society of London Theatre and Westminster City Council, proving first-class entertainment in live shows in the Square. The other shows that are set to appear include Jersey Boys, Wicked and Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. West End Live will run across the entire weekend, with 2015 following the 10th anniversary of the festival in 2014.
The 2014 festival saw a fantastic theatrical line up of much-loved favourites and exclusive performances from the very best that Theatreland and London’s cultural institutions have to offer. Thousands of people gathered together to enjoy free performances from 25 West End shows, including unique appearances from The Royal Opera House Chorus, conducted by Placido Domingo, the English National Opera and an exclusive of Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games.
The West End Live 10th anniversary also saw old favourites take to the stage once more including Avenue Q, Chicago and Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, all presented by Oliver Tompsett, huge highlights of the weekend for audiences. Also marking the anniversary was the hosting of the West End Live Theatre Emporium – offering an exclusive look into the world of theatre and drama, all housed in a beautiful 1920s Spiegeltent. With more for the 2015 festival to be announced soon, the festival looks set to match the excitement of last year too!