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Events
We all know that one of the best times to relax and have a good time is going to see your favourite musician perform, or going to watch a musical or some other threatre production. You could even go to a music festival. We have provided a list below and links to where you can buy tickets. They will be updated on a regular basis.
Check out our sections below.
| Name of Musical |
Theatre |
Description
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| Billy Elliot the Musical |
Victoria Palace Theatre |
Based on the smash hit film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family. |
| Blood Brothers |
Phoenix Theatre |
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The incredible score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally-charged hit Tell Me It's Not True.
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| Dirty Dancing |
Aldwych Theatre |
Dirty Dancing The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.
Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs, including "Hungry Eyes", "Hey Baby", "Do You Love Me?" and the heart stopping "I've Had The Time Of My Life."
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| Grease |
Piccadilly Theatre |
The smash-hit musical Grease features all the unforgettable songs from the movie including You're The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy and Greased Lightnin'.
Singer and television star Ray Quinn will be swapping his ice skates for his dancing shoes when he joins the cast of the smash-hit musical Grease. Ray will play the lead role of ‘Danny' for a limited season from 11 May to 3 October 2009 at The Piccadilly Theatre.
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| Hairspray |
Shaftsbury Theatre |
Hairspray, the smash hit musical comedy, has opened in London's West End! With standing ovations every night and unanimous critical acclaim, the show has broken box office records at the Shaftesbury Theatre!
Hairspray, the mother of all musicals, follows Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular dance show. Can this ordinary girl realise her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves?
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| Les Miserable |
Queen's Theatre |
Now in its 24th year, Les Miserables is the world's longest running musical, surpassing the record created by Cats in the West End!
This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. Seen by more than 55 million people worldwide in 40 countries and in 21 languages, this spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's musical masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night.
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| Mamam Mia |
Prince of Wales Theatre |
Writer Catherine Johnson's funny tale unfolds on a Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Every night over 17,000 people around the world see the show, and everyone's having the time of their lives!
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| Oliver |
Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
The new production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane promises to be even more spectacular than ever before, starring Rowan Atkinson as Fagin, a cast and orchestra of over one hundred and an exciting new Nancy and Oliver. The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.
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| Peter Pan |
Kensington Gardens |
This is a stage production of J. M. Barrie's classic story which is performed in a specially commissioned state of the art Theatre Pavillion. This promises to be a magical experience in the park. This is one not to miss. |
| Phantom of the Opera |
Her Majesty's Theatre |
The legendary, unforgettable musical The Phantom of the Opera traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.
A newly installed state-of-the-art digital sound system now makes Andrew Lloyd Webber's spine-tingling score sound better than ever. The combination of opulent sets and costumes, and fabulous special effects creates a theatrical experience not to be missed.
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| Precilla Queen of the Desert |
Palace Theatre |
Precilla Queen of the Desert is the ultimate feel good production. Based on the Oscar award-winning film, Priscilla tells the story of Tick (Jason Donovan), Bernadette (Tony Sheldon) and Adam (Oliver Thornton), a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio that agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.
Priscilla is a heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. |
| Sweeny Todd |
OFS Studios |
Direct from its current sell out Broadway success and winner of Eight Tony and Grammy awards, this electrifying production of Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller is brought ot you at OFS Studios.
Set in Victorian London it tells the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street, who forms an enterprising business relationship with Mrs Lovett, the proprietor of the downstairs pie-shop. This is a must see!
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