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SHOW GUIDE

AUGUST 2016

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THEATRES

1 Adelphi2 Aldwych 3 Ambassadors4 Apollo5 Apollo Victoria6 Arts7 Cambridge8 Charing Cross9 Chocolate Menier10 Coliseum11 Criterion12 Dominion13 Donmar Warehouse14 Drury Lane15 Duchess16 Duke of Yorks17 Fortune18 Garrick19 Gielgud20 Harold Pinter21 Haymarket22 Her Majesty’s23 Leicester Square24 Lyceum

25 Lyric26 National27 New London28 Noel Coward29 Novello30 The Old Vic31 Palace32 London Palladium33 Peacock34 Phoenix35 Piccadilly36 Playhouse37 Prince Edward38 Prince of Wales39 Queen’s40 Royal Opera House41 St Martin’s42 St James43 Savoy44 Shaftesbury45 Soho46 Trafalgar Studios47 Vaudeville48 Victoria Palace49 Wyndham’s50 Kings Cross Theatre 51 Bloomsbury Ballroom London Cabaret Club

RESTAURANTS

1 Planet Hollywood

2 Fire & Stone

3 Browns Covent Garden

4 Sophie’s Steakhouse

5 Prezzo Victoria Place

6 Strand Carvery

7 Cabana

8 Brasserie Blanc

9 Maxwell’s

10 Tuttons

11 L’Escargot

12 Spaghetti House

13 Old Masters at The Rubens

14 Homage at The Waldorf Hilton

15 Boulevard Brasserie

16 Sicily

17 Hush Holborn

18 Smith & Wollensky

19 Grosvenor Arms

20 Thai Square

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THE BOOK OF MORMON MUSICAL PRINCE OF WALESLocation: Coventry Street, W1D 6AS Nearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: Parental guidance

H The Book of Mormon comes from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album, follows a pair of Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that’s a long way from Salt Lake City.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY MUSICAL

Location: Catherine Street, WC2B 5JFNearest Underground: Covent GardenTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: 7+

H When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he’s always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors, and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING MUSICAL LYCEUMLocation: Wellington Street, WC2E 7RQ Nearest Underground: Covent GardenTimes: Eve: Tue-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed, Sat & Sun 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: 6+

H Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains to the evocative rhythms of Africa, this spectacular production, now in its 15th year, explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the timeless story of Simba and his epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands.

LES MISÉRABLES MUSICAL QUEEN’S

Location: Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6BANearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30 Duration: 2h 50m Suitable for age: 7+

H The world’s most popular and longest-running musical, Les Misérables is now in its 29th year. An epic and emotional tale of broken dreams and unrequited love set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, brought to life by breathtaking music and sensational acting.

MAMMA MIA! MUSICAL NOVELLO

Location: Aldwych, WC2B 4LDNearest Underground: Covent GardenTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:45 Mat: Thu & Sat 15:00Duration: 2h 35m Suitable for age: 5+

H A bride, a mother, three potential fathers and an ageing girl band drive this hilarious story of love and coming to terms with the past. Set on a Greek paradise island, Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good night out, with the timeless tunes of ABBA to get you on your feet.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL MUSICAL CAMBRIDGELocation: Earlham Street, WC2 9HUNearest Underground: Leicester SquareTimes: Eve: Tue 19:00, Wed-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30, Sun 15:00Duration: 2h 40m Suitable for age: 6+

H Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly, Matilda is the captivating new musical masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MUSICAL HER MAJESTY’SLocation: Haymarket, SW1Y 4QLNearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: 6+

H Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising and unforgettable score, jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically bring to life this legendary love story. Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.

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STOMP DANCE AMBASSADORSLocation: West Street, WC2H 9NDNearest Underground: Leicester SquareTimes: Eve: Mon & Thu-Sat 20:00, Sun 18:00 Mat: Thu, Sat & Sun 15:00Duration: 1h 40m (no interval) Suitable for age: 5+

H Celebrating its 11th sensational year in London, Stomp is now fresher, faster and funnier than ever before. This multi-award winning show has a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance. Eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good rhythm.

THRILLER LIVE TRIBUTE LYRIC

Location: Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EZNearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Eve: Tue-Fri & Sun 19:30, Sat 20:00 Mat: Sat 16:00, Sun 15:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: 5+

H Containing classics from Thriller, the biggest selling album of all time, Thriller Live is an energetic retrospective of Jacko’s entire recording career, including the classics ‘I Want You Back’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Earth Song’.

WICKED MUSICAL APOLLO VICTORIALocation: Wilton Road, SW1V 1LGNearest Underground: VictoriaTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 45m Suitable for age: 8+

H Based on the acclaimed novel that re-imagined the stories and characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

THE MOUSETRAP PLAY ST MARTIN’SLocation: West Street, WC2H 9NZNearest Underground: Leicester SquareTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Tue 15:00, Sat 16:00Duration: 2h 20m Suitable for age: 10+

H Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept audiences guessing for six decades. This world record breaking production continues to attract audiences from every corner of the globe. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK PLAY FORTUNELocation: Russell Street, WC2B 5HHNearest Underground: Covent GardenTimes: Eve: Tue-Sat 20:00 Mat: Tue & Thu 15:00, Sat 16:00Duration: 2h 00m Suitable for age: 8+

H The Woman in Black, now celebrating 25 years in the West End, combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It gives audiences an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. This is one of the most exciting, gripping and successful theatre events ever staged.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME PLAY GIELGUDLocation: Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 6ARNearest Underground: Piccadilly Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 40m Suitable for age: 13+

H Fifteen-year-old Christopher stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog Wellington, who’s been speared with a garden fork. It’s seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He writes down each fact of the ‘case’ in the hope of solving the mystery of who murdered Wellington. Christopher has an extraordinary brain – he’s exceptional at maths but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. Having never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When his detective work takes him to the big city lights of London his world turns upside down.

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG PLAY DUCHESS THEATRELocation: 3-5 Catherine Street, WC2B 5LANearest Underground: Covent Garden Times: Eve: Tue-Sat 19.30, Sun 19.00 Mat: Sat 14.30, Sun 15.00 Duration: 2h 5m Suitable for age: 8+

H The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!

SUNNY AFTERNOON MUSICAL HAROLD PINTER Location: Panton Street, SW1Y 4DNNearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 45m Suitable for age: 12+

H With The Beatles, The Stones and The Who, The Kinks defined the sound of British rock and roll in the sixties. 30 July, 1966. As Bobby Moore lifts the world-cup trophy, a hundred thousand fans in Wembley are singing Sunny Afternoon in unison; The Kinks’ number one hit that rocked the nation that summer. How did that happen? And how did The Kinks end up not only invading America but also being banned from playing there at the height of their career?

JERSEY BOYS MUSICAL PICCADILLY THEATRE

Location: Denman Street, W1D 7DYNearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Eve: Tue-Sat 19:30 Mat: Tue & Sat 15:00, Sun 17:00Duration: 2h 40m Suitable for age: 12+

H Discover the legendary story of a group of working class boys from the wrong side of the tracks who become one of the biggest pop music phenomena of all time - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons! Featuring songs ‘Oh What a Night’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ and ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN PLAY KINGS CROSS THEATRE

Location: Good’s Way, N1C 4URNearest Underground: Kings Cross Times: Eve: Tue-Fri: 19.30, Sat: 17.30 Mat: Thu & Sun: 14.30, Sat: 14.00 Duration: 2h 40m Suitable for age: Perfect for families

H The Railway Children tells the story of Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis, three children whose lives change dramatically when their father is mysteriously taken away.

They move from London to a cottage in rural Yorkshire with their mother, where they befriend Perks the local railway porter and embark on a journey of discovery, friendship and adventure. But the mystery remains - where is Father, and is he ever coming back?

BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL MUSICAL ALDWYCHLocation: 49 Aldwych, WCDB 4DFNearest Underground: Charing Cross Times: Eve: Mon, Wed - Sat 19.30 Mat: Tue, Thu & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 25m Suitable for age: 5+

H Beautiful is the Tony Award-winning smash-hit Broadway musical that tells the true story of Carole King’s journey from schoolgirl to superstar. It traces her relationship with her husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and her remarkable rise to stardom.

KINKY BOOTS MUSICAL ADELPHILocation: Strand, WC2E 7NA Nearest Underground: Charing Cross Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Weds & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: 8+

H Winner of every major BEST MUSICAL award on Broadway and in the West End, KINKY BOOTS is the hottest show in town! Inspired by true events, this hilarious musical with songs by award–winning pop icon, Cyndi Lauper, proves sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out! Put your best foot forward and BOOK YOUR TICKET TODAY!

IN THE HEIGHTS MUSICAL KING’S CROSS THEATRE

Location: Good’s Way, King’s Cross, London N1Nearest Underground: King’s Cross Times: Eve: Mon-Tue & Thu-Fri: 20.00 Sat: 20:30 Sun: 18.00 Mat: Tue 15.00Duration: 2h 20m Suitable for age: 12+

H Welcome to Washington Heights, where life’s a struggle but the streets are jumping to the irresistible rhythms of love, passion, hopes and dreams. This smash-hit, Tony Award-winning musical is a joyously uplifting tale of young love in a community on the brink of change, set in one bustling neighbourhood where everyone knows everybody, and the breeze carries the sweet sounds of three generations of music.

FAULTY TOWERS – THE DINING EXPERIENCE PLAY TORQUAY SUITE THEATRELocation: Amba Hotel, Charing Cross, The Strand, WC2N 5HXNearest Underground: Charing CrossTimes: Eve: Thu-Sat: 19.30, Sun: 18.30 Mat: Sat & Sun: 13.30Duration: 2h Suitable for age: TBC

H Inspired by one of Britain’s greatest ever comedy series, this interactive production is set in a restaurant where you the audience are the diners. If you love the original show, you’ll find Faulty Towers The Dining Experience a unique, novel pleasure and unmissably great fun. The performance is fully interactive and portrays the spirit of the TV characters and the atmosphere they create. Please note however that the performers are impersonators, and the show has no connection to John Cleese, Connie Booth or their original scripts, or to the BBC.

GUYS & DOLLS MUSICAL PHOENIXLocation: Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0JPNearest Underground: Tottenham Court Rd Times: Eve: Tue-Sat 19.30 Mat: Thu, Sat & Sun 14:30Duration: 2h 40m Suitable for age: 8+

H One of the most popular musicals ever written, the show features some of Broadway’s most memorable showstopping tunes, wonderfully larger-than-life characters and at its heart a romance between two of the most unlikely couples. Based on Damon Runyon’s short stories and featuring an unforgettable score of Frank Loesser hits such as “Luck, Be a Lady Tonight”, “Take Back Your Mink”, “Adelaide’s Lament” and of course, “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat”, this dazzling production fizzes with energy, charm and entertainment.

THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY PLAY CRITERIONLocation: 2 Jermyn St, SW1Y 4XANearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Tue-Sat: 19.30, Sun: 19:00 Mat: Sat: 14:30, Sun: 15:00 Duration: Duration: 2h 20m Suitable for age: 10+

H One giant diamond. Eight incompetent crooks. And a security guard asleep on the job. What could possibly go right? Written by and starring the Mischief Theatre Company who brought you the 2015 Olivier award-winning Best New Comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” and “Peter Pan Goes Wrong”, book now, to be entertained by their unique brand of humour in this hilarious new show. It would be criminal to miss it.

FUNNY GIRL MUSICAL SAVOYLocation: The Strand, WC2R 0ETNearest Underground: Charing Cross Times: Eve: Mon-Sat 19.30 Mat: Weds & Sat: 14.30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: TBC

H Starring multi award-winning stage and screen star Sheridan Smith, this musical classic tells the fascinating bitter-sweet story of Fanny Brice (Smith), whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star, and her tempestuous relationship with gambler Nicky Arnstein. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including “People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade”.

BUGSY MALONE MUSICAL LYRIC HAMMERSMITH

Location: Lyric Sq, King St, London W6 0QLNearest Underground: Hammersmith Times: Eve: Mon-Sat: 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat: 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: 6+

H Nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival Don’t miss the smash hit stage version of Alan Parker’s world famous musical. Olivier award-winning director Sean Holmes’ critically acclaimed production of Bugsy Malone is back following a sell-out run last year. With electrifying choreography and featuring all the classic songs from Oscar-winning writer Paul Williams including Bad Guys, My Name is Tallulah and So You Wanna Be a Boxer.

DISNEY’S ALADDIN MUSICAL PRINCE EDWARD

Location: Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HSNearest Underground: Leicester Square Times: Eve: Mon-Sat: 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat: 14:30Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: Family show

H Brought to theatrical life by a legendary creative team, Disney’s new Broadway musical ALADDIN will sweep you into a world filled with beauty, comedy and breath-taking spectacle. Featuring the timeless songs from the classic film including A Whole New World, Friend Like Me and Arabian Nights along with new music written for the production, ALADDIN is an extraordinary theatrical event you will want to be amongst the first to experience.

1984 PLAY PLAYHOUSELocation: Northumberland Ave WC2N 5DENearest Underground: EmbankmentTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30Duration: 1h 40m Suitable for age: 14+

H THE UNFORGETTABLE THEATRICAL PHENOMENON RETURNS TO LONDON FOLLOWING AN ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL TOUR. Following a sell-out international tour, the five-star smash hit production of Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 is back in London from 14th June. Now seen by over a quarter of a million people, theatre’s most powerful event returns to London this June for a limited season.

HOBSON’S CHOICE PLAY VAUDEVILLELocation: 404 Strand, WC2R 0NHNearest Underground: Charing CrossTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Thu & Sat 14:30Duration: 2h 10m Suitable for age: 12+

H Henry Horatio Hobson is one of the greatest comic characters in English drama. Self-made man, shopkeeper, skinflint and boozer, he’s a tyrant to his daughters and a law unto himself. When Maggie, his eldest daughter, defies Hobson’s wishes by marrying Will Mossop, his own boot-maker, a battle of wills begins in which he stands to lose his customers, his girls and his pride, but ultimately it is Hobson’s choice.

MOTOWN MUSICAL SHAFTESBURY

Location: 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8DPNearest Underground: Tottenham Court Rd Times: Eve: Mon-Sat: 19.30 Mat: Thu & Sat: 15.00Duration: 2h 30m Suitable for age: TBC

H Motown the Musical, the hit Broadway sensation comes to London’s Shaftesbury Theatre in 2016 bringing with it a string of legendary songs, an unforgettable story and a soundtrack that defined a generation. Based on the book “To Be Loved: The Music, The Magic, The Memories of Motown” by Berry Gordy, this is a spectacular new musical filled with soul, heart and musical magic. Featuring an eighteen piece orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including “My Girl”, “Dancing In The Street”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”.

AMERICAN IDIOT MUSICAL ARTSLocation: 6-7 Great Newport St, WC2H 7JBNearest Underground: Leicester Square Times: Eve: Tue-Sat: 20.00, Sun: 18.00 Mat: Sat 14:30, Sun 15:00Duration: 1h 35m Suitable for age: TBC

H Winner of two Tony Awards® and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer.

THE BODYGUARD MUSICAL DOMINIONLocation: 268-269 Tottenham Ct Rd, W1T 7ANearest Underground: Tottenham Court Road Times: Eve: Mon-Sat: 19.30 Mat: Wed & Sat 15:00Duration: 2h 25m Suitable for age: 12+

H World-famous singer Rachel Marron has all the hallmarks of a true superstar – serious talent, exceptional beauty, and an ego to match. When an unseen stalker threatens her life, Rachel’s manager insists on hiring former Presidential bodyguard Frank Farmer to protect her. She hates the idea and can’t stand Frank, whom she dismisses as a paranoid pest until he saves her from rioting fans at a concert and love starts to blossom between the unlikely pair.

THE GRUFFALO MUSICAL LYRICLocation: Shaftesbury Ave, W1D 7ESNearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Tue-Thu 11.00, Fri 11.00 & 14.00, Sat & Sun 10.00 & 12.00Duration: 55m Suitable for age: 3+

H Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep dark wood - in the search for hazelnuts - as she meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake, and outwits them all with the story of the fabled Gruffalo. Armed with only a nut map and a little courage Mouse must make sure she doesn’t end up as dinner for these wily woodland creatures.

GROUNDHOG DAY MUSICAL OLD VIC Location: The Cut, London, SE1 8NBNearest Underground: WaterlooTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14:30Duration: TBC Suitable for age: 12+

H Groundhog Day is the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the isolated small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, when he finds himself caught in a time loop, forced to repeat the same day again and again…and again. As each day plays out exactly the same as before Phil becomes increasingly despondent, but is there a lesson to be learnt through his experiences, will he ever unlock the secret and break the cycle?

THE GO-BETWEEN MUSICAL APOLLO

Location: 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ESNearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus Times: Eve: Mon-Sat: 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat: 14:30Duration: 2h 20m Suitable for age: TBC

H Michael Crawford plays Leo Colston, a man who can no longer hide from the memories of his past. Memories of the gloriously hot summer of 1900 and of his days spent in Norfolk come flooding back. Spending the holidays with the family of his school friends Marcus in their luxurious country home, the young Leo finds himself acting as the go-between for the beautiful upper- class Marian and tenant- farmer Ted who are embroiled in a forbidden secret love affair….

ROMEO AND JULIET PLAY GARRICKLocation: 2 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HHNearest Underground: Leicester SquareTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat: 19.30 Mat: Wed & Sat: 14.30 Duration: TBC Suitable for age: TBC

H Branagh will reunite the stars of his 2015 live action Disney film ‘Cinderella’, Richard Madden and Lily James to portray the lead roles, in Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale. Telling the tragic story of forbidden love as two houses battle to keep the young lovers apart, this is a heart-breaking romantic tragedy that is fully deserving of a brand new West End production.

CLOSING: 13th August 2016

NEW LONDON THEATRENEW LONDON THEATRE

SHOW BOAT MUSICAL NEW LONDONLocation: 166 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PWNearest Underground: Covent Garden Times: Eve: Tue-Sat 19.30 Mat: Wed, Thu & Sat: 14.30Duration: 2h 40m Suitable for age: TBC

H One of the most classic musicals of all time, Show Boat sails into the New London Theatre fresh from a sell out and critically acclaimed run at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre. Reinvented by celebrated director Daniel Evans, this production brings the Broadway musical back to the West End, featuring one of the most iconic scores including standards such as “Ol’ Man River”, “Bill”, “Only Make Believe” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man”.

CLOSING: 27th August 2016

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR MUSICAL OPEN AIR THEATRELocation: Regent’s Park London NW1 4NUNearest Underground: Baker StreetTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19.45 Mat: Thu & Sat 14.15Duration: TBC Suitable for age: TBC

H Celebrating 45 years since Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s seminal musical first hit the stage, Jesus Christ Superstar returns to London in a powerful new production directed by Timothy Sheader. Singer-songwriter Declan Bennett, once a member of Brit Award nominated boy band Point Break, and more recently the lead in the musical Once, will take the role of Jesus. With a legendary score including I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar, experience epic storytelling in the remarkable surroundings of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

CLOSING: 27th August 2016

EXPOSURE MUSICAL ST JAMESLocation: 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JANearest Underground: VictoriaTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 14.30Duration: 2h 20m Suitable for age: Adult (contains strong language & sexual scenes)

H Young photographer Jimmy Tucker faces the biggest and most exciting challenge of his life when a stranger commissions him to find and shoot the seven deadly sins alive and kicking in modern London. But in a break-neck race through the night, a series of extraordinary encounters involving girlfriends, family history and the intoxicating cult of celebrity begin to reveal that there’s a whole lot more at stake than just money.

CLOSING: 27th August 2016

HORRIBLE HISTORIES BEST OF BARMY PLAY APOLLOLocation: 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EZNearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Mon & Fri 14:00, plus Wed 11:30, Tue & Thu 14:00 & 16:00, Sat 10:00 & 11:30Duration: 60min Suitable for age: 5+

H Could you beat battling Boudicca? Will King John be a martyr for the Magna Carta? Will you lose your heart or your head to Henry VIII? Can Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Light up your life with the great fire of London! Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!

PREVIEWS: 5th August 2016

SCOOBY DOO LIVE - MUSICAL MYSTERIES MUSICAL LONDON PALLADIUMLocation: Argyll Street, London W1F 7TFNearest Underground: Oxford CircusTimes: 10:30, 13:00, 15:30Duration: 1h 25m Suitable for age: All Ages

H In this fun new live show, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang have been called upon to help solve an epic mystery. This rollicking live theatre show brings everyone’s favourite cartoon series to life in a bright and hilarious way. Filled with wacky new characters and hilarious antics, the all-new SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES has young audiences on the edge of their seats in traditional Scooby-Doo fashion from the moment the lights go down.

18 Aug 2016 – 21 Aug 2016

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S MUSICAL THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKETLocation: 18 Suffolk Street, SW1Y 4HTNearest Underground: Piccadilly CircusTimes: Eve: Mon-Sat 19:30 Mat: Wed & Sat 15:00Duration: TBC Suitable for age: 12+

H Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring the multi awardwinning Pixie Lott as Holly.

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