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Manon
Manon at the Royal Opera House, LondonFor Love or Money in Ballet MasterpieceA signature work of the Royal Ballet, Manon was first presented by the company in 1974, with choreography by Sir Kenneth MacMillan. A young student, des Grieux, is travelling the Paris road when he meets the beautiful Manon at a coaching inn. The couple fall in love and elope together, much to the dismay of Manon's brother and the wealthy nobleman, Guillot Morfontaine, who had hoped to take the young woman's hand. The score, drawn from music by Massenet, is rich in melody and emotion, whilst the central roles are some of the most boldly choreographed in ballet.
Les Miserables - London
Les Misrables at the Queens Theatre, LondonLondon's longest running musical, an epic classic Alfie Boe is scheduled to perform from Thursday 23rd June - Saturday 26th November 2011, excluding all Monday evening and Wednesday matinees . He is scheduled not to perform on the following dates: 31 Oct - 5 November, 12 November and 18 NovemberPlease note that the performance schedule is subject to change without notice.Some Les Misrables tickets are not available to book online. Please call the booking hotline if you cannot find availability on the website.Les Misrables, recently voted the world's number one musical in a BBC poll, started its sensational career after legendary impresario Cameron Mackintosh heard a recording of the original French adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel which had flopped dramatically in Paris in 1981.Mackintosh saw potential and with some brand new lyrics from Herbert Kretzmer added to the powerful original score by Alan Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg, Les Misrables made its London debut at the Barbican in September 1985, moving to the West End's Palace Theatre three months later where it played for eighteen years before its transfer to the Queens Theatre where it remains.Reviews of Les Misrables were mixed at first, with many critics complaining about its length, its heavy going content and that a great piece of French literature had been forced into a musical. However, the strength of the story and the power of the performances given by the Royal Shakespeare company meant that word spread and Les Misrables was an enormous success. Possibly due to the lukewarm reception the show received on its inception, Les Misrables was not showered with awards although the Broadway production won eight Tonys when it opened in 1987. The show's international success has been constant ever since, with productions having played in thirty-eight different countries and translations into twenty different languages. Despite uneasy beginnings, this powerful story of peace and conflict, love and hate stands deservedly as the world's favourite musical and the longest running musical production in West End history.
The Railway Children
The Railway ChildrenAdapted for stage by Mike Kenny, the new production comes to life at Waterloo Station where the former Eurostar site has been transformed into a unique theatre space, with the audience seated either side of the railway track. The Railway Children tells the unforgettable story of three siblings, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis who go to live in the country after their dad is taken away suddenly. Not used to country life, the siblings become bored and find a new playground, the local railway and station. Visiting almost daily, they make friends with the porter named Perks and encounter many dramas along the way, including the famous red petticoat scene where Phyllis tries to stop a disaster. The play comes after two sell out summer runs at the National Railway Museum in York. The production co-inside's with the 40th Anniversary of the film
A Round Heeled Woman
A Round-Helled Woman at the Aldwych TheatreJane Juska placed an ad in The New York Review of Books which said "Before I turn 67 - next March - I would like to have a lot of sex with a man I like. If you want to talk first, Trollope works for me". She received 63 replies, from men aged between 32 and 84. A Round-Heeled Woman tells the real-life adventures of some of the encounters which resulted. Jane's courageous journey takes her through falling in love, some heartbreak, rejection and humiliation, a lot of laughs, and her first orgasm with a man after 30 years. The play deals with the universally engaging themes of love, loss, personal empowerment, and the wisdom which comes with the passing years. And yes. sex.Starring Sharon Gless.Please Note: This production is suitable for ages 15+
Chicago
Sure. We could tell you about the theme of the show- the fleeting and shallow nature of media celebrity- and discuss its relevance to the star-struck culture in which we live. But, face it, the real reason for seeing Chicago is to watch incredibly fit dancers slink and slither through all that sexy Bob Fosse choreography and freeze into those muscle-popping asymmetrical poses he likes so much. Themes are fine, but music and dance win the day in Chicago."As close to musical theatre heaven as you are likely to get" The News of The World"This great production of a magnificent show brings the old razzle-dazzle back to the West End with a vengeance" The Daily TelegraphPopular songs: Razzle Dazzle A Little Bit of Sunshine All That Jazz
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre, LondonThe award winning story of Frankie Valli and the Four SeasonsThe Jersey Boys serves not only as a fantastic musical, but as a faithful documentary of the rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide. With spectacular performances of all their hits, Jersey Boys is the electrifying true life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Including the mobs, the heartaches, the triumphs and the music. This sensational production features many of the bands worldwide hits, including:Beggin'Can't Take My Eyes Off YouOh What A NightWalk Like A ManBye Bye BabySherryBig Girls Don't CryWith its effective set, direction, ingenious casting, numerous awards and transfer from Broadway, the Jersey Boys has proved its worth in London as a great mix of drama, documentary and some fantastic music.Please note this show contains strong language.**The Jersey Boys is overseen by a creative team that includes Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. The language used in the production is in an authentic style true to New Jersey in the period the show is set.
Holding the Man
A Funny, Tender and Moving PlayFalling in love with the captain of the football team was never going to be popular for a boy growing up in a 1970s Melbourne high school. For Tim Conigrave being young and gay in Australia was an uncharted experience. Adapted from his book of the same name, 'Holding the Man' is his true life story, tender and moving with plenty of laughs. 'Holding the Man' is one of the most successful Australian stage shows of recent years. It is brought to the UK by original Australian Director David Berthold and Tony Award-winning Designer Brian Thomson. Comic actress Jane Turner, of Australian TV hit 'Kath and Kim', will make her West End debut.
The Madness Of George III
The Madness of George III at the Apollo TheatreA Brilliant Biographical DramaAlan Bennett's The Madness of George III was first staged in November 1991 at the National Theatre where it was directed by Nicholas Hytner. It featured Nigel Hawthorne as 'King George III' and went on to tour the UK and USA after a critically acclaimed London run. A film adaptation, The Madness of King George, was released in 1994 with Hawthorne reprising his regal role alongside Helen Mirren and Rupert Everett. Set around the time of the Regency Crisis of 1788, The Madness of George III tells the story of the monarch's swift descent into a mental illness that baffled his doctors and initiated a struggle for power amongst the leading politicians and his scheming son, the Prince of Wales. The Apollo Theatre cast includes David Haig, Clive Francis, Beatie Edney and Madhav Sharma.
The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas
The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas at the Wyndhams Theatre, LondonThe Showbiz Kings are Back in LondonFrom 9th January 2012 the tinsel comes down on Christmas with the Rat Pack and audiences can enjoy the original show, The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas, until the end of the month. The Sands hotel was the very height of Las Vegas sophistication in the late 1950s. It was here that the legendary Rat Pack first performed on stage together and made Sin City their own. Take a trip back in time to those golden days and chase the winter blues away with this fantastic concert show. Hit follows hit, including: Witchcraft, The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, I've Got You Under My Skin, That's Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, New York, New York, My Kinda Town, Fly Me to the Moon, Sway, Volare, Me And My Shadow, My Way, Memories Are Made Of This and many more.
Broken Glass
Broken Glass at The Vaudeville Theatre, LondonTrauma on the Night of Broken GlassSet in November 1938, Broken Glass follows the story of a married New York couple, Phillip and Sylvia Gellburg. After learning about the events of Kristallnacht (the night of horrific Nazi attacks against Jewish homes, shops and synagogues in Germany) Sylvia finds herself paralysed below the waist. Her husband sends for a physician, Dr Harry Hyman, who believes Sylvia's condition is psychosomatic - brought on by trauma from reading newspaper reports. However, as Dr Hyman delves deeper into Sylvia's emotional state, problems in the couple's relationship cast doubts on his diagnosis.
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre, LondonThe Brightest, Pinkest Show in London!Legally Blonde the Musical was an instant smash when it opened on Broadway in September 2007 and has now transferred to the Savoy Theatre in London's West End.The show is based on the 2001 hit film starring Reese Witherspoon, the story revolves around California popular girl Elle Woods (Carley Stenson) who follows her ex-boyfriend Warner to Harvard Law School in an attempt to win him back after he ruthlessly dumped her for someone more serious. Elle helps friends she makes along the way, including Paulette (Natalie Casey), who is having trouble with her ex husband.This upbeat comical musical will appeal to all ages, providing a thoroughly entertaining night out.Latecomers may not be admitted to a performance, and if admitted, may not be seated in the seats that have been originally allocated
Shrek The Musical
Shrek The Musical at The Theatre Royal Drury LaneA Monster Tale With Kimberley Walsh and Richard Blackwood!In a faraway kingdom, a swamp-dwelling ogre named Shrek (Nigel Lindsay), embarks on a life-changing adventure in order to reclaim the deed to his land that is being withheld by the short-legged and short-tempered Lord Farquaad (Nigel Harman). Shrek is joined on his journey by a wise-cracking donkey (Richard Blackwood) who will not stop talking. Our unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues the feisty Princess Fiona (Kimberley Walsh) and learns that real friendship and true love aren't only found in fairy tales.Shrek the musical is based on the story and characters from William Steig's book Shrek! and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks animation film. The show features all new songs as well as the classic cult anthem 'I'm a Believer'. The show played on Broadway from December 2008 to January 2010 and was nominated for eight Tony Awards. The show is currently embarking on a tour of 60 cities across the United States.Cast Update:Kimberley Walsh will play Princess Fiona from 5th October 2011 until 27th February 2012Shrek The Musical cannot guarantee a particular cast member will be performing. Access Performances:Thursday 19th January 2012 at 7.30pm will be signedThursday 26th January 2012 at 7.30pm will be audio-describedAn Shrek extra matinee performance has been added on Monday 20th February 2012 at 3.00pm.Age Guidance:Age Recommendation: 5+ (No under 4 year olds will be admitted) Shrek The Musical is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 5 and up. It is the policy of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane that any child under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's classic is a story of a group of travellers who are stranded at Monkswell Manor when they learn that a killer is on the loose. The snow piles up and there is no escape as the dead bodies begin to surface. It is then that the unsuspecting guests begin to realize that they have a killer among them, so the question arises 'whodunit?' Agatha Christie's classic thriller continues on the world's longest run, recently having celebrated its 20,000th performance. "The cleverest murder mystery of the British theatre" The Daily Telegraph "A truly entertaining classic thriller" The Sunday Times "Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers" The Observer
Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre, LondonLee Hall and Elton John's multi-award winning musicalWith a book and lyrics by Lee Hall who wrote the screenplay for the film, the stage adaptation ofBilly Elliothas only been enhanced by a score from Elton John. Naturally, the musical is longer than the film, and this allowed for more emphasis on the miners' crisis of 1984-85 than in the film. When this is contrasted with Billy's struggle for both freedom of self expression and acceptance, it makes for an exhilarating and emotionally involving theatre experience. This also means that the stage show has a darker, harder edge than the film. It contains much of the same strong language and violent scenes, meaning thatBilly Elliotis quite unsuitable for young children.Billy Elliotopened at the Victoria Palace Theatre in March 2005 and the press uniformly heralded the new show with its sensational dance sequences (choreographed by Peter Darling who also worked on the film), its drama and its sensitive handling of delicate issues.In 2006, Billy Elliot won six of the nine Olivier awards it had been nominated for, marking the first time that the Best Actor in a Musical title was awarded in a shared capacity, to the three boys who shared the show's title role. One of the boys, Liam Mower, was also the award's youngest ever recipient. The show's success has also gone global. The Broadway production opened in 2008, winning 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical.*Signed Performances: 9th August 2012 MatineeFrom 31 January 2011 to mid-January 2012 escalator refurbishment at Victoria Underground station may affect your journey. Please click here for details.
Les Miserables
Les Misrables at the Queens Theatre, LondonMatinee performances of Les Misrables are on Wednesdays & Saturdays.Alfie Boe is scheduled to perform from Thursday 23rd June - Saturday 26th November, excluding all Monday evening and Wednesday matinees . He is scheduled not to perform on the following dates: 31 Oct - 5 November, 12 November and 18 November Please note that the performance schedule is subject to change without notice. Some Les Misrables tickets are not available to book online. Please call our hotline on 0871 976 9972 if you cannot find availability on the website.Based on the celebrated French novel by Victor Hugo, Les Miserables is the unforgettable musical spectacle that is now the longest running production in West End history. Gritty, emotional and visually awe-inspiring, Les Miserables tells the story of Jean Valjean, an ex-prisoner who tries to rebuild his life in a country stalked by revolution and turmoil. The show has played at the Queens Theatre since 2004, and reached an incredible 10,000 London performances in January 2010. Les Miserables Matinee Tickets are a fantastic way to see this ever-popular show.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre, London Matinee performances of Priscilla Queen of the Desert are on Thursdays & Saturdays.An award-winning stage adaptation based on the iconic movie, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the helter-skelter musical full of action, adventure, glamour and romance that is whipping up a storm at the Palace Theatre. Mitzi, Felicia and Bernadette are a Sydney performing trio who agree to take their spectacular show to the Australian outback town of Alice Springs. Setting off in an old tour bus, their journey soon becomes the cross-dressing, disco-dancing trip of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen of the Desert Matinee Tickets are a brilliant way to see this outrageous production!*The final performance of Priscilla Queen of the Desert will now take place on 31st December 2011. **Please note that the age recommendation for the show should be one of 'parental guidance for children of 15 years and under'***Customers booking balcony seats should be aware that the balcony is high and steeply stepped.
Blood Brothers
This is the musical version of Willie Russell's tragedy about a pair of identical twins whose mother can only afford to raise one child. She gives the other to a wealthy woman to bring up as her own. Hard hitting and poignant, Blood Brothers asks whether genetics or environment plays the primary role in the shaping of an individual's character. When the two boys meet in later life, neither sees himself in the other and catastrophe results.Containing such musical standards as Marilyn Monroe and Tell Me It's Not True, Blood Brothers has become one of the West End's most enduring classics, having been in the West End for over twenty years. The London production currently stars the X Factor's Niki Evans in the coveted role of Mrs Johnstone. "A thrilling and important piece of altogether bigger and more ambitious than almost any other modern work that one can think of. It stands tall and proud...brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval" Daily Mail "One of the best British musicals ever...vibrantly and grippingly alive" Sunday Times
Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity - Starring Tamzin OuthwaiteTamzin Outhwaite stars as 'Charity Hope Valentine', a young woman who is always giving away her heart, but never to the right kind of man. Working as a dance hall hostess, Charity meets a lot of men. From movie stars to neurotic loners, Charity stumbles through each whirlwind romance. Sweet Charity has music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields and a book by Neil Simon. Originally directed by Bob Fosse, Sweet Charity premiered on Broadway in 1966, running for over 600 performances. Well-known songs include 'Hey Big Spender', 'If My Friends Could See Me Now' and 'Rhythm of Life'.
