World Premiere of All About Eve Starring Lily James and Gillian Anderson Arrives in the West End Next Year

**Pictured:** Lily James and Gillian Anderson * * * [**All About Eve**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2704/all-about-eve-tickets.aspx)** **was originally set to star Oscar winning actress **Cate Blanchett** as Margo Channing. When the actress had to withdraw from the role due to scheduling conflicts **Gillian Anderson** quickly stepped in to make her return to the West End. Gillian Anderson of X-Files fame, will be be joined by the fantastic **Lily James** who recently starred in the summer smash-hit film **Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again**. Other cast additions include the BAFTA award-winner **Monica Dolan** who will star as *Karen*, along with **Rhashan Stone** as *Lloyd* and **Sheila Reid** as *Birdie*. **[All About Eve](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2704/all-about-eve-tickets.aspx) **is a widely loved and critically-acclaimed film based on the 1946 short story **‘The Wisdom of Eve’** by **Mary Orr.** To this date, the film, which starred Hollywood legend Bette Davis, is the only one ever to receive four female acting nominations. Performances are scheduled to begin on the **2nd of February** at the [**Noel Coward Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/108/noel-coward-theatre.aspx) and will run for 14 weeks. Additional casting information is scheduled to be released in the coming months. * * * [**All About Eve tickets**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2704/all-about-eve-tickets.aspx) will be available to purchase from 10 am on the 28th of September. Make sure you sign up to our mailing list [**here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2704/all-about-eve-tickets.aspx) to be notified as soon as they are available.