# Rowan Atkinson West End return

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rowan-atkinson-west-end-return
> Updated: 2026-10-09T15:55:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

British comedian Rowan Atkinson is scheduled to return to the West End stage for his first West End sketch show in 40 years. The production, titled ‘Rowan Live’, will consist of 30 performances at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre running from February 8 to March 13, 2027.

The show is expected to feature iconic characters such as Mr Bean and Blackadder, as well as material from ‘Not the Nine O’Clock News’. Atkinson will also perform new material created with long-time collaborators Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, and Howard Goodall. The production is directed by Raz Shaw.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Rowan Atkinson to return to West End stage with ‘Rowan Live’

Rowan Atkinson returns to the London West End stage in 2027 with ‘Rowan Live’, a 30-show sketch production featuring iconic characters like Mr. Bean and new material.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rowan-atkinson-to-return-to-west-end-stage-with-rowan-live

### 2026-10-05: Rowan Atkinson to return to West End with ‘Rowan Live’ in 2027

Rowan Atkinson will return to London's West End in 2027 for ‘Rowan Live’, a 30-show run featuring Mr Bean, Blackadder, and new material created with Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rowan-atkinson-to-return-to-west-end-with-rowan-live-in-2027

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