The Independent London Theatre Guide
Wednesday, November 16 2011, 14:42
Sondheim's musical masterpiece is set in darkest Victorian England and tells the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street.
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Sondheim's musical masterpiece is set in darkest Victorian England and tells the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber, who forms an enterprising relationship with Mrs... Continue reading
Wednesday, September 28 2011, 07:40
Starring Adam Cooper and Scarlett Strallen this is a musical to lift your heart and set you singin' and dancin' - in any weather!
From the golden age of musicals to the West End, Singin' In The Rain brings the glamour of the MGM film to the Palace theatre. Set at a time of change in the film world, Singin' In The Rain... Continue reading
Friday, September 9 2011, 08:23
Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfers to London's West End this October.
Roald Dahl's much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis KellyÂ... Continue reading
Monday, November 29 2010, 10:34
We're off to see. The most magical adventure of them all. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this production, totally reconceived for the stage, contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way.
Thursday, August 12 2010, 12:02
SHREK THE MUSICAL® opens at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in Spring 2011. This new stage musical is based on the story and characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter in the much loved series of irreverent fairy tales.
Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey, as they set off on an... Continue reading
Tuesday, December 8 2009, 01:33
Pam Ann is the alter ego of Australian comedian Caroline Reid. An emerging icon in gay culture, she portrays the air-hostess Pam Ann, a mixture of drag, camp and glamour!
Pam Ann is the alter ego of Australian comedian Caroline Reid. An emerging icon in gay culture, she portrays the air-hostess Pam Ann, a mixture of drag, camp and glamour, and a pun on the airline Pan Am....
Thursday, October 8 2009, 20:36
Ten years after the mysterious disappearance of The Phantom from the Paris Opera House, Christine Daae accepts an offer to come to America and perform at New York's fabulous new playground of the world - Coney Island. The Phantom, however, sets out to prove that, indeed, LOVE NEVER DIES.
The principal characters of The Phantom of the Opera continue their... Continue reading
Saturday, July 4 2009, 09:30
Christmas With The Rat Pack is the perfect production to get you in the mood for the festive season, with seasonal classics including Silent Night, Merry Little Christmas, Baby It's Cold Outside and White Christmas.
Christmas with the Rat Pack tickets
Drift back to a glamorous era where the famous rubbed shoulders with the... Continue reading
Saturday, July 4 2009, 09:27
Drift back to a glamourous era and join Frank, Sammy and Dean in this all singing, all dancing, production, featuring a plethora a Rat Pack songs.
Drift back to a glamorous era where the famous rubbed shoulders with politicians and partied hard. Frank, Sammy and Dean, all singing, all dancing, all round entertainers, injected not only their songs into the 50s and... Continue reading
Sunday, June 28 2009, 12:32
The National Theatre's sell out production transfers to the New London Theatre. Life sized puppets depict a gripping journey through history, as a young man embarks on an odyssey to find his beloved horse.
At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an... Continue reading
Saturday, March 28 2009, 12:23
The master of mind magic returns to the West End with his new show Derren Brown: Enigma
Derren Brown: Enigma promises to be a baffling, shocking and hilarious theatrical experience from the Laurence Olivier Award-winning psychological illusionist. Derren Brown is the UK's most popular magical practitioner, bringing an edgy feel to his brand of... Continue reading
Tuesday, March 3 2009, 15:28
Internationally acclaimed company of dancers, soloists and live orchestra combines both Chinese and Western styles in an amalgamation of visual culture.
Traditional Chinese culture in a colourful gala of music and dance. Inspired by ancient Chinese culture, Divine Performing Arts brings to life classical Chinese dance in a gloriously colourful and exhilarating show. This New York based, internationally acclaimed company of 100 dancers, soloists and live orchestra presents a... Continue reading
Tuesday, January 6 2009, 19:33
The new production of Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane promises to be even more spectacular than ever before! Starring Rowan Atkinson as Fagin, BBC's I'd Do Anything winner Jodie as Nancy, and three new Olivers, this sensational show is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs, including Food Glorious Food,
Monday, January 5 2009, 19:36
Be transported to a magical world at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and follow Frodo, Sam and Gollum on their mammoth quest to destroy the ring and save Middle-earth. With an unforgettable score, heartfelt performances and ground-breaking special effects, THE LORD OF THE RINGS is a dazzling theatrical masterpiece not to be missed!
The Lord of the Rings The Musical Spectacular. Capturing the magic of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic trilogy in a musical adaptation on stage. surely an impossible... Continue reading
Friday, January 2 2009, 13:12
Based on the smash hit movie, Sister Act follows murder witness Deloris as she breathes life into a convent with her singing and dance moves.
When Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun,... Continue reading
Friday, January 2 2009, 13:03
The timeless family classic, The Sound Of Music, continues to delight audiences in this lavish production at the legendary London Palladium.The much loved story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains works its magic once again, for young and old alike.
Tuesday, December 9 2008, 12:55
The musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then.
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.
Wednesday, December 3 2008, 10:54
Welcome. Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery - all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts. Thank you.
This smash-hit musical recently celebrated 10 glittering, celebrity-studded years in the West End. Already the longest-running American musical ever to play in London, Chicago is filled with sexy, sassy and sensational choreography, and a sizzling score, including All That... Continue reading
Wednesday, December 3 2008, 10:09
Belfast, 1969. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's new musical is the story of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. As the sixties draw to a close, life is just beginning for a group of teenagers. Amongst them are Father O'Donnel's football team including Del and John who both have enough talent to make it big. Their girlfriends, Mary and Christine are dreaming about what to do with their lives and worrying about the way their world is changing.
Yearning for a time when... Continue reading
Saturday, November 29 2008, 22:31
Priscilla Queen of The Desert the Musical is rolling into London’s West End in March 2009 and parking at the Palace Theatre for the ultimate feel-good theatrical experience!
Based on the hit 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 the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed... Continue reading
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