Have you been searching for a West End show with a difference? Well you're in luck; White Rabbit Red Rabbit is coming to Soho Place this October.

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This show has been performed over 3,000 times across the globe, however this will be the first time it's come to London's West End.

For those unfamiliar with the show, it's a notorious challenge to a performer as each actor in the one-person play takes to the stage without any rehearsal or direction. Oh, and once on stage, they'll open a sealed envelope which contains the previously unseen script.

The script, which brings together elements of comedy and tragedy, draws on the themes of power dynamics, freedom, control and the nature of theatre, as well as playwright Nassim Soleimanpour.

The unique part of the play lies in each actor's raw response to and interpretation of the previously unseen script.

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There's an explosive list of names set to star in this production, with big players from across the acting and comedy world. Expect to see performers like Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who), Matthew Baynton (Horrible Histories), Daisy Edgar Jones (Normal People), Olly Alexander (It's a Sin) and Richard Gadd (Baby Reindeer), just to name a few, taking to the stage.

And it just keeps getting bigger, as White Rabbit Red Rabbit has announced an extended run in the West End. Expect more big names, this time including Adjoa Andoh (Doctor Who, Bridgerton), Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter), Paloma Faith and more.

The unpredictability of this play has made this a wildly popular and unmissable piece of theatre that stays fresh each time it's performed. It's innovative, interactive and completely unique every time – here's everything you need to know.

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Who is starring in the cast of the White Rabbit Red Rabbit West End play?

So far, the list of White Rabbit Red Rabbit stars is reading like a Who's Who of famous comedians, actors and more. Here's a full list of who you can see performing in White Rabbit Red Rabbit and the date they'll be on stage:

  • Tuesday 1 October (8pm) – Nick Mohammed
  • Wednesday 2 October (8pm) – Mathew Baynton
  • Thursday 3 October (8pm) – Jill Halfpenny
  • Friday 4 October (8pm) – Michael Sheen
  • Saturday 5 October (3pm) – Daisy Edgar Jones
  • Saturday 5 October (8pm – Pearl Mackie
  • Sunday 6 October (2pm) – Ben Bailey Smith
  • Sunday 6 October (8pm) – Jason Isaacs
  • Tuesday 8 October (8pm) – Olly Alexander
  • Wednesday 9 October (8pm) – Kate Fleetwood
  • Thursday 10 October (8pm) – Alfred Enoch
  • Friday 11 October (8pm) – John Bishop
  • Saturday 12 October (3pm) – Tonia Sotiropoulou
  • Saturday 12 October (8pm) – Jonathan Pryce
  • Sunday 13 October (2pm) – Keith Allen
  • Sunday 13 October (6pm) – Richard Gadd
  • Monday 14 October (8pm) – Omari Douglas
  • Tuesday 15 October (8pm) – Alan Davies
  • Wednesday 16 October (8pm) – Sally Phillips
  • Thursday 17 October (8pm) – Catherine Tate
  • Friday 18 October (8pm) – Freema Agyeman
  • Saturday 19 October (2pm) – Julie Hesmondhalgh
  • Saturday 19 October (5pm) – Joe Dempsie
  • Saturday 19 October (8pm) – Callum Scott Howells
  • Monday 21 October (7.30pm) – Harriet Walter
  • Tuesday 22 October (7.30pm) – Elizabeth McGovern
  • Wednesday 23 October (7.30pm) – Toby Jones
  • Thursday 24 October (7.30pm) – Stephen Merchant
  • Friday 25 October (7.30pm) – Naoko Mori
  • Saturday 26 October (2.00pm) – Tanya Reynolds
  • Saturday 26 October (5.00pm) – Adjoa Andoh
  • Saturday 26 October (8.00pm) – Ralf Little
  • Monday 28 October (7.30pm) – Tracy-Ann Oberman
  • Tuesday 29 October (7.30pm) – Matt Lucas
  • Wednesday 30 October (7.30pm) – Kate Phillips
  • Thursday 31 October (7.30pm) – Miriam Margolyes
  • Friday 1 November (7.30pm) – Paloma Faith
  • Saturday 2 November (2.00pm) – Stockard Channing
  • Saturday 2 November (5.00pm) – Sanjeev Bhaskar
  • Saturday 2 November (8.00pm) – Sheila Atim
  • Monday 4 November (7.30pm) – Rory Kinnear
  • Tuesday 5 November (7.30pm) – Lenny Henry
  • Wednesday 6 November (7.30pm) – Minnie Driver
  • Thursday 7 November (7.30pm) – Ambika Mod
  • Friday 8 November (7.30pm) – Ryan Calais Cameron
  • Saturday 9 November (2.00pm) – Douglas Henshall
  • Saturday 9 November (5.00pm) – Katherine Parkinson
  • Saturday 9 November (8.00pm) – Denise Gough

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Where is White Rabbit Red Rabbit?

Performances of White Rabbit Red Rabbit will be held at Soho Place.

If you're taking the tube, the theatre is right beside Tottenham Court Road station (Central Line and Northern Line), as well as within walking distance of Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), Leicester Square (Northern Line and Piccadilly Line) and Oxford Circus (Central Line, Victoria Line and Bakerloo Line).

There are also plenty of nearby bus routes, as well as the Elizabeth Line at Tottenham Court Road station (not technically a part of the London Underground network!)

How long is White Rabbit Red Rabbit on for?

The play was originally set to have a limited run from 1st October 2024 to 19th October 2024, with 24 performances taking place over the period.

However, this has been extended until 9th November 2024, with 24 new performers taking to the stage in this time period.

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How long is White Rabbit Red Rabbit?

As each performance of the play is performed differently by each actor, run times can vary. The typical run time can be between 60 and 75 minutes.

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How much do White Rabbit Red Rabbit tickets cost?

Ticket prices will vary depending on which performer you want to see.

Tickets will start from £23 to see Jill Halfpenny, Michael Sheen, Pearl Mackie, Ben Bailey Smith, Kate Fleetwood, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Keith Allen, Omari Douglas, Julie Hesmondhaigh or Joe Dempsie.

For performers Nick Mohammed, Alfred Enoch, John Bishop, Alan Davies, Sally Phillips and Freema Agyeman, prices will start from £45.

Tickets to see Matthew Baynton on 2nd October are priced from £69 upwards, while several performances including Michael Sheen, Daisy Edgar Jones and Catherine Tate have already sold out.

Tickets for the newly added dates all start from £23, but you can expect prices to increase as tickets start to sell out.

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How to get White Rabbit Red Rabbit tickets

Head over to TodayTix to grab tickets for the performance of your choosing. Make sure to read the line-up closely to be in with a chance to see some of your favourite performers live.

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