A veritable galaxy of stars are lining up to tread West End (and off-West End) boards in the coming months, with a slew of star-led shows announced. Rowan Atkinson, most recently seen on stage as Fagin in the musical Oliver!, will be performing in his first play in more than 20 years when he appears in a revival of Quartermaine's Terms by Simon Gray. Meanwhile, Sheridan Smith – fresh from critical acclaim for a run of theatrical turns – will take on the title role in Hedda Gabler at London's Old Vic. Another meaty female role is in the offing – for Anna Friel, who will appear as Yelena opposite Ken Stott as Uncle Vanya and with Samuel West as Astrov. And, in north London, Rupert Everett and Freddie Fox are lined up to star in Judas Kiss at the Hampstead Theatre: the play tells the story of Oscar Wilde's relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas.
Not to be outdone, former Donmar Warehouse boss Michael Grandage has just announced a 15-month West End season launching this December, spanning five plays and featuring stars including Judi Dench, Daniel Radcliffe, Simon Russell Beale, David Walliams, Jude Law and Sheridan Smith again. If that weren't impressive enough, 100,000 tickets will be available at the distinctly un-starry price of £10.
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