A Bowl of Cherries is a musical revue that looks at life through a cycle of plays and songs, featuring Gary Wilmot?and?Claire Buckfield. ... more
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In celebration of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens, PNPF in association with Ovation present the new musical 'A Tale of Two Cities'. ... more
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Sadler?s Wells presents the return of Akram Khan?s contemporary solo work, DESH, which was lavished with praise after its world premiere in 2011 and a blockbuster run. ... more
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A ballet in four parts, Artifact features music by J.S. Bach and scenography, lighting, costumes and choreography all by William Forsythe. It is famous for the way it subverts the traditional physical principles of ballet and plays with audiences ideas about what ballet can be. ... more
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'The Beatles are back in town. Backbeat is a back-story to cherish', The Evening Standard
'A striking, absorbing play with music. Imaginative, thrilling and startling', Time Out
Backbeat - the adaptation of the 1994 film by Iain Softley on the birth of the Beatles - will be rock 'n' rolling its way to London's Duke of Yor ... more
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Ballet Revoluci?n is an explosive fusion of ballet, contemporary dance and hip hop from a company of supremely talented Cuban dancers and live musicians. ... more
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Adam, Anthony, Ed, Leon, Luke, Matt, Miguel and Taylor are the remarkable dancers who were handpicked from open auditions by BalletBoyz to star in this explosive feast of live dance. ... more
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'Billy Boy - this is the greatest musical yet', Daily Telegraph
'Brit Musical of the decade has arrived', Daily Express
Based on the international smash hit film, BILLY ELLIOT - THE MUSICAL is set against the background of the historic miners' strike of 1984/85. Created by Stephen Daldry, Lee Hall and Peter Darling, with ... more
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'A MIRACLE! STILL UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE', The Mirror
'THE BEST MUSICAL IN THE WEST END', The Spectator
Written by Willy Russell, one of the country's leading contemporary dramatists, BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks. The incr ... more
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'Still the hottest show in town', The Independent
'A sleek package of sex, murder, great songs and arch wit', Evening Standard
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, ... more
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This year, Antonio Gades's company perform his folk-dance-drama interpretation of Lope de Vega's play, Fuenteovejuna. ... more
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With a wild mix of abracadabra and some mischievous maidens, comic chaos is riotously unleashed when humans and automatons collide in Dr. Coppelius's spooky toyshop. Peter Wright's enchanting family friendly production of this joyous and witty ballet is an ever-popular celebration of love, with a sparkling score and breathtaking choreography. ... more
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The course of true love doesn't run smooth when Mozart and Da Ponte call the shots.
Cosi fan tutte - 'That's how all women behave' - is the last of the three operas written by this great musical and dramatic pairing and is revived by The Royal Opera for the Olympic Programme in the classic production by Jonathan Miller, under the baton of the great Mozartian Colin Davis, and for the final performance The Royal Opera's David Syrus.
While the s ... more
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Packed full of George and Ira Gershwin's classic songs including "I Got Rhythm", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Embraceable You" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It", CRAZY FOR YOU boasts not only some of the finest songs ever written but some of the most dynamic choreography ever seen on the London stage. ... more
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Danza Contemporanea de Cuba returns to London following its first hugely popular visit in 2010. ... more
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Pursued by his victims and their outraged relatives, Don Giovanni is intent on yet further sexual conquests. But his luck eventually runs out when the statue of a man he murdered invites itself for dinner. Beautiful arias, disarming duets and dramatic ensembles characterize the range of Mozart's score, and irony and wit bring a sharp brilliance to a drama with serious undertones. ... more
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Following the success of Damon Albarn's Monkey: Journey to the West, ENO presents the London premiere of Albarn's visionary new opera Dr Dee. ... more
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'This lovely show brings the memories flooding back.', The Telegraph
'Dreamboats is a nostalgia feast aimed at an audience that listens to Brian Matthew's Sounds of the Sixties on Radio 2 and remembers daring to go and see Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho', The Independent
In 1961 talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compet ... more
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Known for his awe-inspiring speed and soulful performances, leading flamenco guitarist Gerardo Nunez will be joined by renowned gypsy dancer Carmen Cortes. ... more
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'Looks set to keep audiences laughing, gasping and sniffling back tears for a long time to come.', Daily Telegraph
'A new West End Hit has landed.', Time Out
Based on the Academy Award winning film, which starred Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore, Ghost the Musical comes to London's Piccadilly Theatre next su ... more
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Former Royal Ballet Principal, Ivan Putrov, presents an evening of works exploring the beauty of the male form in motion. ... more
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'Oh what a night of magical memories. This is an utterly wonderful show full of vitality, pace and power', Daily Express
'Let's hear it for the Boys. I suspect, be some time before London says Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye) to the phenomenal Jersey Boys', Dailt Telegraph
Discover the story of a group of working class boys fr ... more
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Famous flamenco cantaor Jos? Merc? returns to Sadler's Wells for the first time since 2003. ... more
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Hold on to your hats! The English Gents, Captain Frodo, David O'Mer ('Bath Boy') and Miss Behave - stars from La Clique - are returning to London in La Soiree. ... more
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La Traviata - the touching story of the self-sacrificing courtesan of the title - has long been one of the most consistently loved of all operas across the world. Verdi's music is instantly appealing, with a wealth of famous melodies that allow operatic voices to soar and thrill. ... more
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The final production of The?Royal Opera's Mozart-Da Ponte cycle is the glorious comedy of The Marriage of Figaro. Mozart's great score has a wealth of famous numbers and gives the chance for especially fine singing. ... more
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'A wonderful new musical. Ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish. PERFECTION. OMIGOD! I'm like totally going again.', The Independent
'A sassy story of self empowerment. Legally Blonde is a WINNER.', The Sun
Society girl Elle gives up shopping for Harvard Law school! Based on the on the Hollywood film starring Reese ... more
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"For sheer musical theatre spectacle and an emotional roller coaster, it quite rightly remains the best show in town", The Stage
LES MIS?ABLES, the world's longest-running musical, has now been seen by over 54 million people worldwide in 38 countries and in an astonishing 21 languages. This spectacular adaptation of Victor ... more
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'A GLORIOUS EVENING OF FUN!', Daily Mail
'AN IRRESISTIBLY ENJOYABLE HIT! SHEER HEAVEN!', Daily Telegraph
MAMMA MIA! is the global phenomenon based on the songs of ABBA. Timeless songs such as Dancing Queen and Take A Chance On Me are ingeniously woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Night after n ... more
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Part of Sadler's Wells' Flamenco Festival London. ... more
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As part of?New Adventures'?25th anniversary celebrations, Britain's favourite choreographer, Matthew Bourne, presents a triple bill of acclaimed early works that launched his career. ... more
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New Adventures' much loved production of Tchaikovsky1s Nutcracker is back for a limited Christmas Season ... more
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Returning for its first revival as part of New Adventures? 25th anniversary celebration, Matthew Bourne?s Play Without Words makes its debut at Sadler?s Wells in a strictly limited four week season. ... more
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Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show, Midnight Tango, a breathtaking evening bringing to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms. ... more
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My First Sleeping Beauty has been created especially for a family audience. Tchaikovsky's gorgeous waltz-filled score and the sumptuous Nicholas Georgiadis costumes will transport children to an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies. ... more
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Naked Boys Singing! is a musical comedy revue featuring an original score of 16 songs celebrating the splendours of male nudity. ... more
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After wowing Sadler's Wells audiences with their performances here in 2010 to celebrate NDT?s?50th anniversary, Nederlands Dans Theater 2 are back to present an exciting mixed bill including?Jiri Kylian's?award-winning?Gods and Dogs, and?NDT2?Associate Artist?Alexander Ekman's Cacti. ... more
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'Soaring ballads and sensational stage effects.', The Telegraph
Experience the unforgettable THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the musical masterpiece that 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 Paris Opera House. Opulent sets and c ... more
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With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the Menier Chocolate Factory's new version of classic musical Pippin has been completely re-conceived, incorporating Bob Fosse's original Tony Award-winning routines. ... more
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Potted Panto crams seven much-loved pantomimes into one show! Performed by CBBC's Dan and Jeff, the masterminds behind Potted Potter and Potted Pirates, they now turn their attentions to that British institution, the pantomime. ... more
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Rafael Amargo's shows infuse the purest essence of flamenco with other choreographic trends, creating beautiful contemporary dance. ... more
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This mixed programme is made up of Alston's iconic Roughcut, the urgent In Lie of the Land and Alston's newest work A Ceremony of Carols. ... more
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ROCK OF AGES is the new 'absurdly enjoyable rock musical' (New York Times). A world wide smash hit, it features a raucous mix of 28 classic rock hits including 'Don't Stop Believin', 'We Built This City', 'The Final Countdown', 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'Here I Go Again'. ... more
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Rusalka has its first ever staging by The Royal Opera in a production new to the Company. ... more
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Scottish Ballet presents its take on one of?Tennessee Williams'?most famous plays,?A Streetcar Named Desire. ... more
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'Shrektacular. A great show for all the family.', Sunday Telegraph
'Enchanted by Shrek. Magic', The Times
Shrek the Musical brings the characters, Princess Fiona, Donkey and Shrek magically to life, in a spectacular and hilarious new production. Starring Amanda Holden and Nigel Lindsay. ... more
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Starring Adam Cooper and Scarlett Strallen this is a musical to lift your heart and set you singin' and dancin' - in any weather! ... more
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This unmissable visual masterpiece returns to London after a 15 year absence for a strictly limited 3-week season at the Royal Festival Hall this Christmas. ... more
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'This unique percussion and dance show has evolved over the last 11 years from humble street theatre in Brighton into a worldwide, multimedia sensation', The Stage
A totally unique theatre experience which has thrilled audiences all over the world, STOMP makes music from the mundane. Combining elements of theatre, dance, comedy and ... more
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Following on from the hugely successful sell out 2010 live tour, shows for 2011 are now on sale! Audiences across the country will get the chance to join celebrities, dance champions and those all important judges for this arena extravaganza. ... more
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Strictly Gershwin is a dazzling celebration of George Gershwin and the sparkling age of Hollywood music and dance. Gershwin's sassy tunes, most famously Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, combine with Derek Deane's sensational choreography to conjure up the Silver Screen genius of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly. ... more
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All aboard The Swallow! Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates and defeat mortal enemies.
An action-packed musical adventure for the whole family, Swallows and Amazons is a story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination. ... more
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Sondheim's musical masterpiece is set in darkest Victorian England and tells the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street. ... more
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Two classic stories are told in a single programme - A Midsummer's Night's Dream and an ancient Chinese poem. ... more
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'You hope all nights in the theatre will be like this!', Daily Mail
'It lights up the West End with a blaze of fabulous imagination', Evening Standard
Disney's musical phenomenon THE LION KING continues to captivate audiences of all ages. Combining dazzling staging and highly imaginative costumes, masks and puppets, this ... more
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Sadler's Wells has joined forces with electronic pop legends the Pet Shop Boys and radical choreographer Javier De Frutos to create a brand new full-length dance work based on Hans Christian Andersen's story, The Most Incredible Thing ... more
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The classic Christmas family treat returns to the Coliseum. ... more
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Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to present a spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's?The Phantom of the Opera?coming to the Palace Theatre, Manchester in April and May 2012. ... more
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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. ... more
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Inspired by the world of the Mujra dancers, who for generations have entertained the rich and powerful with a spellbinding mix of dance and song,Wah! Wah! Girls tells a passionate and playful story of love against the odds. Set against the vibrant background of the East End in 2012, these unstoppable girls uncover deep secrets and create unexpected dreams. ... more
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'Dance routines, featuring daring leaps from an on-stage bridge, break-dancing, and, yes, the moonwalk, are spectacular.', The Telegraph
Moonwalking into the West End after three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations across Europe, Thriller - Live is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world's undisputed ... more
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Seventy-seven years after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers lit up Hollywood's silver screen with one of the greatest dance musicals of all time, RKO Pictures' Top Hat is coming to the West End. ... more
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Umoja is a pulsating musical celebration of South African song and dance. From the potent rhythms of tribal music to the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, the jazz of Sophiatown, the joy of gospel and the pounding energy of contemporary kwaito. ... more
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Latin Grammy Award-winning Vicente Amigo has been dubbed one of the most accomplished flamenco guitarists of his generation. ... more
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Danced by an ensemble of ten incredible performers, FAR is set to a haunting score by the critically acclaimed composer Ben Frost. ... more
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'There was wild applause at the climax of the show. and it only got louder', The Telegraph
With standing ovations every night, the phenomenal WE WILL ROCK YOU continues to go from strength to strength at the Dominion Theatre. This mega-musical, seen by over 5 million people, includes 32 of Queen's classic hits, including Killer Quee ... more
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'A WICKED AND WONDERFUL VISION OF OZ.', Evening Standard
'ONE OF THE BIGGEST HITS OF OUR AGE.', The Observer
Direct from Broadway, the spellbinding WICKED transports audiences to a spectacular fantasy world of wizards and witches to tell the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz and how one came to be called good a ... more
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'A Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Danielle Hope's marvellous performance. She's perfect', The Observer
'A show of genuine flair and imagination, sumptuously staged, a dream of a show', Sunday Mirror
Get swept away on an adventure to the land Of OZ! the classic film comes to life on the stage as favourite characters Dorothy and T ... more
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