Thursday, March 11 2010, 16:53
A refreshing interpretation of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy reworked with the light-hearted Oddsocks treatment and beaten with a slapstick straight into the 21st century.
Oddsocks Present Romeo And Juliet tickets
Take two restaurant owning families, a pinch of passionate rivalry and a whole lot of Italian sauce, throw in a pizza slice, a Fiat and your favourite pair of star-crossed lovers and you have the perfect recipe for Oddsocks' Romeo and Juliet.
This is a refreshing interpretation of what is arguably Shakespeare's most famous tragedy; reworked with... Read Oddsocks Present Romeo And Juliet
Thursday, March 11 2010, 16:49
Chin Up Britain, The Grumpies Fight Back - Fresh from a 60 date sell-out National tour three of Britain's Top Grumps bring their brand new show to The Novello Theatre in London's West End.
Grumpy Old Women tickets
Come and join Jenny 'the spleen burster' Eclair- the original grump and star of many grumpy shows including a previous West End run and the tour of Australia; Wendi 'mad dog' Peters - the all singing, all dancing ex Corrie grrrrrrrrump; and finally the Queen of Soap, Stage and taking things back to Marks and Spencers, Susie 'the huffer' Blake,... Read Grumpy Old Women
Thursday, March 11 2010, 16:44
Tap Dogs are currently taking the world by storm with their unprecedented tap show that combines the strength and power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing.
Tap Dogs tickets
Tap Dogs was the instant hit of the Sydney Theatre Festival where it had its world premiere in January 1995 - it caused an equal sensation at the Edinburgh Festival later that year. Tap Dogs went on to play to packed houses at Sadler's Wells in London; return tours of Australia; a West End engagement, for which Dein won a second consecutive Olivier... Read Tap Dogs
Thursday, March 11 2010, 16:41
Internationally acclaimed American playwright Naomi Wallace explores political tensions by grounding them in the human issues of love, life and death.
The Fever Chart tickets
The Fever Chart tells three stories which explore the possibility of humanity in the most inhumane conditions. Internationally acclaimed American playwright Naomi Wallace explores political tensions by grounding them in the human issues of love, life and death; the play draws us into a world of intense emotion set against the realities of war.... Read The Fever Chart
Tuesday, March 9 2010, 13:04
Protective Custody: Rikers Island, NY. Impressionable Angel and serial killer Lucius - two convicts set on a collision course - wrestle with God, their demons and a brutal system which shows no mercy
Jesus Hopped The A Train
Protective Custody: Rikers Island, NY. Impressionable Angel and serial killer Lucius - two convicts set on a collision course - wrestle with God, their demons and a brutal system which shows no mercy.
Performed by a company of professional and ex-prisoner actors.... Read Jesus Hopped The A Train
Friday, March 5 2010, 09:31
After a sell-out run in 2009, this newly reimagined version of Eve Ensler's hilarious and provocative classic returns for six exclusive benefit performances.
The Vagina Monologues tickets
After a sell-out run in 2009, this newly reimagined version of Eve Ensler's hilarious and provocative classic returns for six exclusive benefit performances. Think you've seen it? Think again! Book now to avoid disappointment - proceeds go to local and international charities working to end violence against women.... Read The Vagina Monologues
Wednesday, March 3 2010, 17:58
Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man; features favourite hits such as Hey, Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now and The Rhythm of Life.
Sweet Charity tickets
Tamzin Outhwaite will star as Charity Hope Valentine in the acclaimed musical Sweet Charity.
Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Featuring favourite hits such as Hey, Big Spender, If My Friends Could... Read Sweet Charity
Monday, March 1 2010, 17:16
In the Italian court, where wealth secures power and power serves lust, the lascivious Duke can play wherever he chooses. He catches the eye of another's exquisite bride, Bianca. Can a glance secure her fate, a bribe appease her husband?
Women Beware Women
Isabella's father would marry her off to a rich young idiot, while Hippolito has won her trust and desires her truly. But he's her uncle. These are her choices. If twice-widowed Livia conspires against her sex to gain a little clout, she's only fighting to survive.
Corruption will not go unpunished in Thomas Middleton's blackly funny, fast and... Read Women Beware Women
Monday, March 1 2010, 17:14
Dion Boucicault, the Irish genius of London theatre in the age of Dickens, wrote the brilliantly funny London Assurance in 1841 and thereby created - in Sir Harcourt and Lady Spanker - two of the great comic roles of the English stage, played at the NT by Simon Russell Beale and Fiona Shaw.
London Assurance tickets
Sir Harcourt Courtly is lured away from the epicentre of fashionable London by the promise of a rich and beautiful bride, Grace, several decades his junior. Arriving at Oak Hall, Gloucestershire, he marvels at this rural Venus until her charms are eclipsed by her hearty cousin, the foxhunting Lady Gay Spanker. Meanwhile his disguised son turns up... Read London Assurance
Monday, March 1 2010, 17:08
First staged in 1939, After the Dance, now often thought to be Terence Rattigan's masterpiece, offers a subtle, witty unmasking of the hedonistic 20s generation and a devastating study of repression and the human heart.
After The Dance tickets
As the world races towards catastrophe, a crowd of Mayfair socialites party their way to oblivion. At its centre is David, who idles away his sober moments researching a futile book until the beautiful Helen decides to save him, shattering his marriage and learning too late the depth of both David's indolence and his wife's undeclared love. But... Read After The Dance
Friday, February 26 2010, 17:53
Legendary ice skaters Torvill and Dean, train two teams of celebrities in the art of 'ice-dance'. Dancing On Ice Live takes the magic of the TV show to the O2 in London.
Dancing on Ice tickets
Probably the most famous ice dancers of all time, Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean captivated TV audiences in 2006, dancing together for the first time in nearly a decade in the smash hit ITV show, Dancing on Ice. Now, Torvill and Dean are rivals, as they train two teams of celebrities in the art of 'ice-dance'. Dancing On Ice Live takes the magic... Read Dancing on Ice
Friday, February 26 2010, 17:49
American playwright David Hirson's rollicking 1991 play, La Bete, is a comic tour de force! Stars Joanna Lumley, Mark Rylance and David Hyde Pierce
La Bete tickets
American playwright David Hirson's rollicking 1991 play, La Bete, is a comic tour de force about Elomire (David Hyde Pierce), a high-minded classical dramatist who loves only the theatre, and Valere (Mark Rylance), a low-brow street clown who loves only himself. When the fickle princess (Joanna Lumley) decides she's grown weary of Elomire's royal... Read La Bête
Saturday, February 20 2010, 15:02
The crème de la crème of Spain's flamenco talent are performing during Sadler's Wells' very special two week Flamenco Festival. From Rafaela Carrasco's bold, contemporary flamenco style to Maria Pagès emotional rollercoaster of a show and the maestros of flamenco, Rojas and Rodriguez, with their sublime company Nuevo Ballet España, famed for their heart-racing sequences, this is a unique chance to sample some authentic Spanish flamenco in London.
Maria Pages Company tickets
The crème de la crème of Spain's flamenco talent are performing during Sadler's Wells' very special two week Flamenco Festival.
From Rafaela Carrasco's bold, contemporary flamenco style to Maria Pagès' emotional rollercoaster of a show and the maestros of flamenco, Rojas and Rodriguez, with their sublime company Nuevo Ballet Español , famed for... Read Maria Pages Company
Saturday, February 20 2010, 14:48
Fully approved and supported by ABBA, ABBAWORLD will make its stunning, sequin spangled world debut in London at Earls Court on 27 January 2010. The hugely interactive experience will take visitors on a mind-blowing journey through ABBAWORLDS' 25 rooms, bursting with exclusive music, footage, images and never-before-displayed memorabilia from the personal collections of the world's most cherished pop icons; Agnetha, Benny, Bj?and Frida.
Abbaworld tickets
Admissions: Morning 10am - 1pm, 1pm-4:40pm (last admission 4:40pm)
ABBAWORLD thanks London for the music and chooses Earls Court for the world premiere.
Fully approved and supported by ABBA, ABBAWORLD will make its stunning, sequin spangled world debut in London at Earls Court on 27 January 2010. The hugely interactive experience will take... Read ABBAWORLD
Saturday, February 20 2010, 14:17
Madness in Valencia is Time Out's Top Critics' Choice and Show of the Week
Madness in Valencia tickets
Following its sell out run at the White Bear, enjoy this beguiling and hilarious pageant of love, madness and mistaken identity.
Floriano kills a Prince and flees. Erifila escapes an abhorrent arranged marriage. Uncertain of their futures they take refuge in Valencia's famed asylum. Locked up with fools and physicians they become entangled in the... Read Madness in Valencia
Tuesday, February 16 2010, 20:51
On 15th of January 2010 Legally Blond had its official opening night. Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde the Musical is the Broadway sensation created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony award-winning director and Olivier nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn’t take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law.
The cast includes Sheridan Smith (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Gavin and Stacey, Little Shop of Horrors) who plays Elle Woods, and Duncan James (member of chart topping boy band Blue, Chicago) who plays Warner. Joining Sheridan and Duncan will be Peter Davison (All Creatures Great and Small, Doctor Who, Spamalot) as Professor... Read “OMIGOD! OMIGOD!!” – It’s the show everyone is talking about – LEGALLY BLONDE
Tuesday, February 16 2010, 20:38
Welcome back to our podcast, your source of all the latest theatre news, interviews and gossip as well as some information about great offers on West End Shows!
This month, we bring you the news and gossip, including:
- An Ibsen classic about to open at the Duchess Theatre
- The Sex and The City star returning to perform in the West End
- And the reality TV contestants who are to play the lead roles in Wicked.
Firstly, let’s find out what’s been happening in the world of theatre over the last little while
We’ll be back next month with more news, reviews and interviews about all of the events happening in London’s West End.... Read Podcast #3 - Sex and The City star in the West End, Reality TV contestants in Wicked, and more!
Wednesday, February 10 2010, 11:41
Legendary Hollywood and Broadway leading lady Shirley Jones makes her UK debut at the Arts Theatre for 12 performances only.
Shirley Jones tickets
Shirley Jones was virtually unknown when Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein cast her as Laurie in the 1955 movie version of their hit stage musical Oklahoma! which bought her world wide fame. She followed this up with the films of The Music Man and Carousel and won the 1960 Academy Award for Elmer Ganty. She was the matriarch of The Partridge... Read Shirley Jones
Tuesday, February 9 2010, 01:49
Based on the much loved award winning book by Tim Conigrave, adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tommy Murphy, Holding the Man is a hilariously funny, tender and moving play following the remarkable true life love story of Tim Conigrave and John Caleo. It is a celebration that speaks across generations, sexual preference and culture.
Holding The Man tickets
Based on the much loved award winning book by Tim Conigrave, adapted for the stage by acclaimed playwright Tommy Murphy, Holding the Man is a hilariously funny, tender and moving play following the remarkable true life love story of Tim Conigrave and John Caleo. It is a celebration that speaks across generations, sexual preference and culture.... Read Holding The Man
Tuesday, February 9 2010, 01:43
Written in 1894 but banned from performance until the racy 1920s, Mrs Warren's Profession lays bare the rampant hypocrisy of Victorian society and its constrained morals.
Mrs Warren's Profession tickets
What is Mrs Warren's profession? Her daughter Vivie has never really known much about her mother. A prim young woman, she has enjoyed a comfortable upbringing, a Cambridge education and a generous monthly allowance. Now she has ambitions to go into Law. Is it conceivablethat all this privilege and respectability has been financed from the proceeds... Read Mrs Warren's Profession
