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Pete Postlethwaite as King Lear. Photo by Stephen Vaughan

King Lear
Pete Postlethwaite plays Lear at London's Young Vic. From 29 Jan

Complicit
Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss returns to London. Until 2 Feb

Rowan Atkinson stars as Fagin in the new London stage production of Oliver! Photograph by John Swannell

Oliver!
Oliver! returns to London, starring Rowan Atkinson. Until Sep 09

What's On Theatre Highlights

La Cage Aux Folles
The world's campest musical returns to London! Ends 10 Jan

Thriller – Live
See Michael Jackson's greatest hits live on stage. Until 12 Apr

Carousel
Lesley Garrett returns to the West End. Until 25 Jul

August: Osage County
The Broadway hit comes to London's National Theatre. Ends 21 Jan

David Copperfield
A new adaptation of Dickens' classic novel. Ends 31 Jan

Sister Act The Musical
Book ahead for this divine new musical. From 2 May

A Little Night Music
Feel the romance in Trevor Nunn's new production. Ends 8 Mar

TS Eliot Festival
Theatre festival celebrating the works of TS Eliot. Ends 17 Jan

Hairspray
Award-winning musical with Michael Ball. Booking until 24 Oct 09

The Sound of Music
London is alive with the Sound of Music! Booking until Feb 09

Avenue Q
This witty puppet musical is no kids' show. Until 28 Mar 09

Joseph
Lee Mead stars in this dazzling musical. Booking to 10 Jan

Zorro: The Musical
Swashbuckling sword fights, flamenco and fun. Until Sep 09

Mamma Mia!
Summery feel-good show based on ABBA's music. Until Apr 09

RSC Winter Season
Hamlet, 2 Dreams, a Tragedy and a Shrew. Until Mar 09

The Gruffalo
Mice, monsters and more at The Duchess. Ends 11 Jan

Dirty Dancing
A smash-hit musical version of the film. Booking until Oct 09

Ben Hur Live
The epic Ben Hur Live premieres at London's O2. 15, 18, 19 Sep

Sunset Boulevard
A new production at London's Comedy Theatre. Until 18 Apr

King Lear
Pete Postlethwaite plays Lear at London's Young Vic. From 29 Jan

In Blood: The Bacchae
Magic and myth at the Arcola Theatre. Until 30 Jan

A View from the Bridge
Arthur Miller's classic play starring Ken Stott. 22 Jan-18 May

Entertaining Mr Sloane
Joe Orton's black comedy of sexual conflict. From 22 Jan

Calendar Girls
Stage adaptation of the hit film comes to London. Opens 4 Apr

Jersey Boys
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Ends Apr 09

Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Jason Donovan stars in this heart-warming musical. From 10 Mar 09

Wicked
A dazzling musical about the witches of Oz. Booking to Sep 09

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Buddy returns to the West End. Booking until 28 Mar 09

Treasure Island
Keith Allen sails into his West End debut. Until 9 Jan

Chicago: The Musical
For a great night of entertainment, see Chicago. Until Aug 09

Cirque du Soleil: Quidam
Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall. Until 7 Feb

Peter Pan
A new production comes to London. Opens 26 May

Wig Out!
Sassy music, killer costumes, cabaret fun. Until 10 Jan

Amazônia
The Young Vic presents a tropical Christmas show. Ends 24 Jan

Enjoy!
Book to see Alison Steadman in Alan Bennett's comedy. From 27 Jan

Complicit
Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfuss returns to London. Until 2 Feb

The Giraffe & The Pelly & Me
Musical puppet show with story by Roald Dahl. Ends 1 Feb

Oliver!
Oliver! returns to London, starring Rowan Atkinson. Until Sep 09

Be Near Me
A gripping yarn about love, regret and morality. 22 Jan-14 Mar

Resident Alien
One-man show based on the life of Quentin Crisp. 28 Jan-5 Apr

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