Kristin Scott Thomas Begins West End Reign, Imelda Staunton Extends In Gypsy + More #WestEndUpdate

[**The Audience**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1149/The-Audience-tickets.aspx) imagines a series of pivotal meetings between Elizabeth II and each of her twelve Prime Ministers who she met with once a week. The cast also includes **David Calder** as Winston Churchill, **Mark Dexter** as David Cameron, **Michael Gould** as John Major, **Gordon Kennedy** as Gordon Brown, **Sylvestra Le Touzel** as Margaret Thatcher, **David Robb** as Anthony Eden and **Nicholas Woodeson** as Harold Wilson. Everything’s coming up roses for **Imelda Stanton** who looks set to win every award going for her triumphant portrayal of [**Momma Rose in Gypsy at the Savoy Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1673/Gypsy-tickets.aspx). To say **Staunton's** performance is triumphant would be the understatement of the year, audiences have been jumping to their feet night after night. [**Gypsy’s**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1673/Gypsy-tickets.aspx) run has been extended to 28th November 2015 – don’t miss it! This week’s big opening is [**Golem**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1724/Golem-tickets.aspx) which has transferred to [**Trafalgar Studios**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/17/Trafalgar-Studios.aspx) following its run at the Young Vic. Described as a “visually arresting and satirical take on our misuse of technology”, the piece mixes live performance and music with film and animation. Running until 22nd May, [**Golem**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1724/Golem-tickets.aspx) promises to provide a spectacularly thought provoking theatrical experience. [**The West End revival of Cats**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1574/Cats-tickets.aspx) will conclude its run at the [**London Palladium**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/4/London-Palladium.aspx) this weekend. The musical returned to London last December with Nicole Scherzinger as Grizabella before **Kerry Ellis**, the first lady of the West End, took over the role in February. Next [**Cats**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1574/Cats-tickets.aspx) will transfer to Blackpool for a summer season at the Opera House with Jane McDonald as Grizabella. If you missed [**Cats**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1574/Cats-tickets.aspx) this time around fear not as the Daily Mail have revealed that **Andrew Lloyd Webber** may bring the show back to the [**Palladium**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/4/London-Palladium.aspx) for another limited run later this year. Watch out for further info! **Matthew Warchus** has announced his first season as artistic director of the [**Old Vic**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/60/Old-Vic-Theatre.aspx). The highlight of the season promises to be the 2016 world premiere of [**Groundhog Day**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1769/Groundhog-Day-tickets.aspx), which sees **Warchus** (director) reunite with **Tim Minchin** (music and lyrics) following their success with [**Matilda The Musical**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1010/Matilda-The-Musical-tickets.aspx). Elsewhere Gavin and Stacey star **Rob Brydon** is set to star in a new play called [**Future Conditional**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1763/Future-Conditional-tickets.aspx) (from 1st September) which will be followed by revivals of [**Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1764/The-Hairy-Ape-tickets.aspx) (from 17th October) directed by Richard Jones, [**Ibsen's The Master Builder starring Ralph Fiennes**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1766/The-Master-Builder-tickets.aspx) and [**Pinter's The Caretaker starring Timothy Spall**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1768/The-Caretaker-tickets.aspx). **Cameron Mackintosh** has confirmed the new West End cast for his production of [**Miss Saigon**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1167/Miss-Saigon-tickets.aspx). Broadway actor **Chris Peluso** ([**Beautiful**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1625/Beautiful--The-Carole-King-Musical-tickets.aspx) / [**Wicked**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/384/Wicked-tickets.aspx)) will make his West End debut as Chris whilst **Jon Jon Briones**, **Eva Noblezada** and **Hugh Maynard** will continue as The Engineer, Kim and John. Also joining the cast are **Siobhan Dillon** (Ghost The Musical / Cabaret) as Ellen, **Natalie Mendoza** (Here Lies Love / Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark) as Gigi and **Sangwoong Jo** (Korean production of Wicked) as Thuy. The new cast begin performances at the [**Prince Edward Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/10/Prince-Edward-Theatre.aspx) on 11th May 2015. In other news [**Mamma Mia! has extended at the Novello Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1017/Mamma-Mia--tickets.aspx) to April 2016, **Michael Flatley** is set to return to [**Lord of the Dance at the Dominion Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1551/Lord-of-the-Dance--Dangerous-Games-tickets.aspx) for limited performances and Made In Dagenham star **Sophie-Louise Dann** has joined the cast of [**Bend It Like Beckham**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1641/Bend-It-Like-Beckham-tickets.aspx) as Paula, replacing the previously announced Ronni Ancona.