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Billy Elliot – Victoria Palace Theatre,
You will be blown away by one of Britain’s most successful films adapted superbly for stage. Billy Elliot is the story of a young boy from the North East of England who is determined to dance at the Royal Ballet School, London – despite all the odds stacked against him. With award winning music by Elton John.
Cats - London Palladium
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot has been brought back too London by Cameron Mackintosh. Opens December 2014
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Theatre Royal Drury Lane,
All time family favourite Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is now brought to life on stage at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane having earlier been pencilled in at the London Palladium. Directed by multi Award winner Sam Menzies and with choreography by Olivier Award winning Peter Darling (Matilda) this is going to be the family event of the year!
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time – Gielgud Theatre
15 year old Christopher Boone, a young maths genius with behavioural problems sets off on a mission to solve the mystery after the unexpected death of his neighbour’s dog. Opens June 2014
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – the Savoy Theatre
Rufus Hound and Robert Lindsay and Samantha Bond in a rather fun musical based on the film about two fraudsters who decide that a French seaside resort is not big enough for the both of them.
Evita – Dominion
Marti Pellow stars in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, set in Argentina and portraying the life of Eva Peron.
Forbidden Broadway – Vaudeville Theatre
The excxellent musical satire that lovingly pokes fun at the productions, stars and personalities of the West End and Broadway. Almost as much an institution as Theatreland itself!
Great Britain – Theatre Royal Haymarket
The National Theatre’s hilarious satore tells the story of Paige britain, the detirmined News Editor of the Free Press, a fictional tabloid newspaper in an endless war to get more readers.
Jersey Boys – Piccadilly Theatre,
Jersey Boys Theatre Breaks, The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons has moved to the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Discover the rags-to-rock-to riches tale of four boys working their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights on international pop-stardom.
King Charles III – Wyndham’s Theatre
Mike Bartlett’s acclaimed new future history play transfers to the West End for a limited season.
Les Miserables – Queen’s Theatre,
Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or enjoying this great story afresh, Les Miserables is a truly epic spectacle. A powerful story gently told, of one man and the effect he has on a host of vivid characters as 19th century France plunges toward revolution.
Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games – London Palladium
Michael Flatley is back kwith his most spectacular dance show for an 8 week season.
Made In Dagenham – Adelphi Theatre
Set to be one of the most popular productions of the year, Made in Dagenham makes it’s West End debut in October 2014. The uplifting new West End musical comedy is an inspiring true story based on the hit movie of the same name.
Mamma Mia – Novello Theatre
The Mamma Mia! Theatre Breaks musical, based around the songs of 80s super group Abba, about a lass who’s getting married on a Greek Island and her search for her real dad – Super Duper! Now in it’s 13th year!
Matilda The Musical – Cambridge Theatre,
Winner of a record 7 Olivier Awards, the RSC’s production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL has set it’s feet firmly in London’s West End.
Memphis - Shaftesbury Theatre
Memphis tells the incredible story of Huey Calhoun, an ambitious up-and-coming disc jockey who falls for Felicia Farrell and hopes to make her a star. Stars Beverley Knight.
Miss Saigon – Prince Edward Theatre
Miss Saigon returns to London for it’s 25th anniversary. An American soldier falls in love with a local girl in Vietnam but has to leave before he finds out that he is to become a father.
Once – Phoenix Theatre,
The love of music brings together an Irish singer and a Czec immigrant to a stunning gaelic sound track. Another Broadway import that has taken London by storm.
The Phantom of the Opera – Her Majesty’s Theatre,
See Phantom of the Opera and become a part of the story of the haunted Paris Opera stage . When an unknown singer is tutored to become the leading lady by a mysterious masked man, there are bound to be fireworks and even murder.
Shakespeare in Love – Noel Coward Theatre
A stage adaptation of the hugely successful film making its premier just in time to celebrate the 450th year after Shakespeare’s birthday. Shakespeare needs a muse if he is to write a hit play and pay off his debts!
Stomp – Ambassadors Theatre,
The British theatrical sensation Stomp makes music from the mundane in this unique, award winning show which has thrilled theatre audiences all over the world.
Sunny Afternoon – Harold Pinter Theatre
The Kinks’ musical, telling of the rise to fame of one of Britain’s most iconic bands, featuring the music that influenced a generation.
The 39 Steps – Criterion Theatre,
After a sensational sell-out run at the Tricycle Theatre, John Buchan’s gripping whodunnit, with four actors playing a minimum of 139 roles, is an astonishing theatrical tour de force – come and join the fun and frivolity.
The Book of Mormon – Prince of Wales Theatre
The creators of South Park turn their lamp on organised religion in this musical about two mormons who try to take God to a small Ugandan village in this smash hit musical from Broadway.
The Commitments – Palace Theatre,
Roddy Doyle’s tale of a dublin band and its attempt to save soul music! With great old music performed by a talented young cast.
The Lion King – Lyceum Theatre,
Disney’s magnificent stage adaptation of The Lion King features inspired puppetry and technical wizardry, brought to life by a cast of over 40 actors, singers and dancers. A spectacular visual feast, The Lion King transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music.
The Mousetrap – St Martin’s Theatre,
***CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN THE WEST END***
Probably the most famous of all the West End plays, and its famous secret is still surprisingly well kept. Who did it?
The Play That goes Wrong - Duchess Theatre
A laugh out loud comedy as a small theatre company attempts to put on their production hoping that everything will go right… of course it doesn’t!
The Scottsboro Boys – Garrick Theatre
From the award winning musical duo of Kander and Ebb comes a story about nine teenage boys who changed the world, for ever.
The Woman In Black – Fortune Theatre,
Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best selling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It is a formula that provides theatre audiences with an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world.
Thriller – Live – Lyric Theatre,
Thriller – Live is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop – Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5. Fully backed by Sony BMG Music Entertainment UK, Thriller – Live marks the first Jackson’s dedicated live theatrical experience ever!
Urinetown - Apollo Theatre
When a global water shortage forces governments to ration water, big corporations see a chance to make money. But one price rise too many forces the good folk who use Public Facility 19 to take a stand.
War Horse – New London Theatre,
Following two sold-out seasons at the National Theatre, War Horse is now at the New London Theatre. World War One is the backdrop for this gripping and emotionally charged play based on the original novel by Michael Morpurgo.
White Christmas – Dominion Theatre
Based on the heart-warming Paramount Pictures film and starring Aled Jones and Tom Chambers, White Christmas is guaranteeed to get you and your family into the festive spirit this Christmas.
Wicked – Apollo Victoria Theatre,
There has never been a better time to experience Wicked “the hit musical with brains, heart and courage” (The Sunday Telegraph) as it flies into its sixth spellbinding year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.