A star-gazer's guide to London theatre: famous actors on stage

Tom Hiddleston's take on Harold Pinter

British actor Tom Hiddleston may be famous all around the world thanks to roles in Thor, The Avengers and The Night Manager. but it's on stage where he's best. He returns to star in Harold Pinter's reversed romantic drama.

Cillian Murphy's surreal triumph

Culture Whisper travelled to Galway especially to see Cillian Murphy in Grief is a Thing with Feathers. London theatre fans will be delighted to learn the show will transfer to the Barbican – and that that it was well worth our long journey.

Lily James and Gillian Anderson's All About Eve

Dutch director Ivo van Hove joins forces with the luminous Gillian Anderson and bright new star Lily James to bring 1950s film All About Eve to the stage.

John Malkovich's take on Harvey Weinstein

With over 70 films to his name, John Malkovich is big screen royalty. But before Dangerous Liaisons, Being John Malkovich and Mulholland Drive made him a household name, Malkovich's career began with theatre. Now, after a 33-year absence, he returns to the stage to star in Bitter Wheat, a sparky new satire on Hollywood sexual harassment by David Mamet.

Cate Blanchett's long-awaited return to London

She's a double Olivier-winning film-star, with a global fanbase thanks to roles spanning the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings franchise to Carol and Blue Jasmine. But she's also one of the most visionary talents in contemporary theatre.

Cate Blanchett makes her long-awaited return to the London stage for a provocative play about desire and submission.

Hugh Jackman's The Man. The Music. The Show., O2 Arena

Hugh Jackman is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood, especially due to his role as Logan, aka Wolverine, in the X-Men franchise. But he's also a musical theatre marvel, who has dazzled in The Phantom of the Opera and The Greatest Showman. This summer for Jackman brings his all-singing one-man show to London.