# Gielgud Theatre > A Delfont Mackintosh Theatre ## Pages - [Juno and The Paycock](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/juno-and-the-paycock): The Irish Masterpiece MUST END 23 NOVEMBER Tony award-nominee J. Smith-Cameron (Succession’s Gerri Kellman) stars as Juno Boyle opposite Mark Rylance as ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle in a highly anticipated new production of JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK, Seán O’Casey‘s timeless masterpiece, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical, Pride). Dublin, 1922, the Irish Civil War is tearing the nation apart. In the cauldron of the family’s tiny tenement flat, Juno Boyle, a beleaguered matriarch whose sharp wit is a survival tool, struggles to make ends meet and keep the family together. Her husband, ‘Captain’ Jack Boyle, fancies himself a ship’s commander but sails no further than the pub. When providence comes knocking […] - [2:22 A Ghost Story](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story): Following a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, the “bona fide West End phenomenon” (Time Out) now returns to London! Running for a strictly limited 10 week season at the Gielgud Theatre from 25 May. A brand-new star cast will feature Donna Air (Byker Grove, The Big Breakfast, BBC’s The Split) as Lauren, James Buckley (The Inbetweeners and Podcaster) returning as Ben, Stacey Dooley (TV Presenter and Strictly winner) as Jenny and Joe McFadden (Holby City, The Crow Road) as Sam. 2:22 A Ghost Story is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, and is directed by Matthew Dunster and […] - [Oliver!](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/oliver): Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, is open! The cast includes Simon Lipkin (Guys and Dolls, Avenue Q) as Fagin, Ava Brennan (Hamilton, Les Misérables) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (Henry VI, Wicked) as Bill Sikes, Aaron MacGregor as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show, Witness for the Prosecution) as Mr Brownlow. Produced and revised by Cameron Mackintosh, Oliver! is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne and co-directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy. Designed by Lez Brotherston, lighting is by Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs, sound design by Adam Fisher, video design by George Reeve, original orchestrations by William David Brohn […] - [Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/frank-skinner-30-years-of-dirt): Back in the West End By Popular Demand Following two sold out runs in London’s West End at the Lyric Theatre and the Gielgud Theatre, and off the back of a sold out 41-date national tour, comic legend Frank Skinner returns to the Gielgud Theatre in the West End this Summer with his acclaimed new stand-up show ‘30 Years of Dirt’ for 3 weeks only from 5th August. ★★★★★“A comedian so funny that it’s almost obscene. 30 Years of Dirt is a sparkling tour de force from a craftsman with exquisite control of his art.”– Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 8th February 2024 WHAT THE CRITCS ARE SAYING ABOUT ‘30 YEARS OF […] - [Previous Shows](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/previous-shows): Please find below a list of our previous shows at Gielgud Theatre. - [Opening Night](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/opening-night): “One of the most enticing openings of the year” – Independent BAFTA and two-time Olivier® award-winner Sheridan Smith stars in the world premiere of Opening Night, a major new musical with music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, alongside book and direction by Tony® and Olivier ® award-winner Ivo van Hove. “Every Sheridan Smith stage appearance is a gift” – Metro Based on John Cassavetes‘ legendary film, Opening Night follows a theatre company’s preparations to stage a new play on Broadway. But drama ignites backstage when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everyone to deliver the performance of their lives. Sheridan Smith stars […] - [Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/stephen-sondheims-old-friends): Celebrating the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim, Old Friends won the Best Theatre Event at the 2023 WhatsOnStage Awards. It sold out within a couple of hours last year leaving thousands of disappointed fans unable to get tickets. Now by popular demand, audiences will have another chance to see the never to be forgotten and one of the most talked about theatrical events of the year. Broadway legends Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga are joined by Christine Allado, Clare Burt, Janie Dee, Damian Humbley, Bradley Jaden, Bonnie Langford, Gavin Lee, Jason Pennycooke, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb, Jac Yarrow, Marley Fenton, and Beatrice Penny-Touré. The company will also include Harry Apps, Bella Brown, Richard Dempsey, and Monique Young, […] - [The Crucible](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-crucible): The National Theatre‘s acclaimed new production of The Crucible transfers to the West End this June for a strictly limited season, featuring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Abigail Williams, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex) as Elizabeth Proctor, and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters) as John Proctor. Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner directs this electrifying new production with set design by Es Devlin in a ‘magnificent restaging’ (The Telegraph) of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece, a gripping parable of power and its abuse. A witch hunt is beginning in Salem… Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women suddenly find their words have a terrible power. As a climate of fear spreads through the community, private vendettas fuel public accusations and soon the truth itself is […] - [What's On](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/whats-on): Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date on all our current and future shows. - [Gielgud Theatre](https://www.gielgudtheatre.co.uk/): Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR Call Customer Service on +44 (0)344 482 5151† Phone lines are open:Monday – Saturday 10am – 7.30pm. Box office opening times: From 2 hours and 30 minutes before the start of the show, until 15 minutes after curtain up. On matinee days the box office remains open in between performances. Please note: You may not bring any food or drink purchased elsewhere to our theatres. All our theatre bars serve drinks and snacks, but not hot food. Our theatres sell products which may contain allergens. Allergen information is available upon request from all bars or other […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)