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Thursday, March 11 2010

Oddsocks Present Romeo And Juliet

Oddsocks Present Romeo And JulietA 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.

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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

The Fever Chart

The Fever ChartInternationally acclaimed American playwright Naomi Wallace explores political tensions by grounding them in the human issues of love, life and death.

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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

Friday, March 5 2010

The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina MonologuesAfter a sell-out run in 2009, this newly reimagined version of Eve Ensler's hilarious and provocative classic returns for six exclusive benefit performances.

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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

Monday, March 1 2010

London Assurance

London Assurance PosterDion 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.

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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

Saturday, February 20 2010

Maria Pages Company

Maria Pages CompanyThe 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.

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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

ABBAWORLD

ABBA WORLDFully 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.

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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

Madness in Valencia

Madness in ValenciaMadness in Valencia is Time Out's Top Critics' Choice and Show of the Week

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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 2 2010

Megan Mullally

Megan MullallyFor the first time outside of the US, in a European and UK first, internationally acclaimed actress and performer Megan Mullally will take to the West End stage with her band, Supreme Music Program, in a new one-woman show, for eight performances only.

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Megan has made three albums with her band Supreme Music Program: The Sweetheart Break-In, Big As A Berry and the recently recorded Free Again!. She has performed at venues across America with Supreme Music Program, including The Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, The Seattle Symphony and Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Her new show at the Vaudeville... Read Megan Mullally

Saturday, January 30 2010

Marcus Brigstocke

Marcus BrigstockeMarcus Brigstocke is the king of satirical comedy. There's not much that hasn't come under his comedic gaze with blisteringly funny results - Climate Change, Religious Extremism, Immigration, Loans Companies, The Special Relationship, Compensation Culture, Women's Magazines, The EU and David Blaine, not to mention his own personal battle against his middle class roots.

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One of Britain's finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus Brigstocke, is taking his hotly anticipated new show God Collar on tour this autumn. The award-winning comedian is a firm favourite with comedy fans and God Collar promises to be as sharply observant and quick-witted as his much loved catalogue of work. Marcus is the king of satirical... Read Marcus Brigstocke

Thursday, January 21 2010

A Man of No Importance

A Man of No ImportanceFollowing on its sell-out production at the Union Theatre, the Arts Theatre is delighted to announce the transfer to A Man of No Importance for a limited season only.

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Following on its sell-out production at the Union Theatre, the Arts Theatre is delighted to announce the transfer to A Man of No Importance for a limited season only. Based on a 1994 independent film starring Albert Finney, A Man Of No Importance is about the journey of self-discovery and acceptance of Alfie Byrne, a Dublin bus conductor who is... Read A Man of No Importance

Sunday, January 17 2010

Nunsense A-Men

Nunsense A-MenNunsense A-Men - a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser - with all of the characters being portrayed by male musical comedy performers!

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Nunsense A-Men - a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser - with all of the characters being portrayed by male musical comedy performers! When the rest of the sisterhood dies from botulism after eating vichyssoise prepared by Sister Julia, the remaining nuns - ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister... Read Nunsense A-Men

Wednesday, December 16 2009

Dreamboats and Petticoats

Dreamboats and Petticoats PosterIn 1961 talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans - and more importantly, the gorgeous Laura.

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Inspired by the albums, Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical, written by Marks and Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds Of A Feather, and Shine On Harvey Moon, will give you the greatest time of your life - taking you back to a time when each passing week... Read Dreamboats and Petticoats

Tuesday, December 8 2009

Pam Ann

Pam AnnPam 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!

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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.... Read Pam Ann

Saturday, December 5 2009

A Daughter's a Daughter

A Daughter's a Daughter PosterA must for all Agatha Christie fans, and brimming with her brilliant wit, this gripping psychological drama tells the tale of a mother and her daughter as they strive to find happiness in 1940s Britain.

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Written by Agatha Christie under the pen-name 'Mary Westmacott', this is the first full-scale production of this rare Christie masterpiece since its premiere in 1954, and is presented by The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, by special arrangement with the author's estate. A must for all Agatha Christie fans, and brimming with her brilliant wit,... Read A Daughter's a Daughter

Friday, December 4 2009

A Guide To Sexual Misery

A Guide To Sexual MiseryWolfgang Weinberger delivers this hysterically funny romp through the minefield of sexual relations.

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You, of course, have a great sex life - congratulations! Everyone else in the audience does not. Find out why as Wolfgang Weinberger delivers this hysterically funny romp through the minefield of sexual relations. COME AND FIND OUT... Read A Guide To Sexual Misery

Sunday, November 8 2009

Private Lives

Private LivesNoel Coward's dazzling comic masterpiece provides a riotous show down between two of the screen's most magnetic stars, Kim Cattrall and Matthew Macfadyen.

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Noel Coward's dazzling comic masterpiece provides a riotous show down between two of the screen's most magnetic stars, Kim Cattrall and Matthew Macfadyen. Glamorous, rich and reckless, Elyot and Amanda have been divorced from each other for five years. Now both are honeymooning with their new spouses in the South of France. When by chance they... Read Private Lives

Peter Pan

Peter Pan PosterAfter sell-out success in London's Kensington Gardens, Peter Pan flies into the O2 for a strictly limited Christmas season. Performed 'in the round' in a specially commissioned, state-of-the-art 1300 seat theatre-tent, this acclaimed production includes a breathtaking 360 degree projected scenic design.

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In summer 2009, London's historic Kensington Gardens played host to a unique and remarkable event - a spectacular new stage production of J. M. Barrie's classic story. Now, after sell-out success, Peter Pan flies into the O2 for a strictly limited Christmas season. Performed 'in the round' in a specially commissioned, state-of-the-art 1300 seat... Read Peter Pan

Camille The Dark Angel

Camille The Dark AngelCamille O'Sullivan brings her acclaimed show to the West End performing new versions of songs by Jacques Brel, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more.

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After devastating performances on 'Later...with Jools Holland' and five star sell-out shows at The Roundhouse, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Edinburgh Fringe, Camille O'Sullivan brings her acclaimed show to the West End. She will be performing new versions of songs by Jacques Brel, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more. Camille has recently... Read Camille The Dark Angel

Daisy Pulls It Off

Daisy Pulls It OffOur heroine Daisy Meredith finds it hard to be accepted at Grangewood School for Young Ladies, but honestly and courage carry her through with the help of good friends. Set in 1927 there are lots of laughs and exciting moments, a clifftop rescue and hidden treasure, making for a perfectly spiffing evening.

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Daisy Pulls It Off is about the attempts of super achiever Daisy Meredith to submerge her poor elementary school background and find acceptance in the snobby confines of Grangewood School for Young Ladies. Our plucky heroine undergoes a number of tribulations (including possible expulsion) before, by being honourable and straight in all things,... Read Daisy Pulls It Off

Boy George In Concert

Boy GeorgeIn advance of his 2010 European Tour, Boy George will perform a set of exclusive intimate shows at the Leicester Square Theatre. Stripped down, acoustic, unplugged.

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Boy George needs little introduction. He shot to international stardom in the 80s as the front man of Culture Club, and has since sold over 50 million albums and has had top ten hits worldwide. He wrote and starred in the Tony-Nominated musical, Taboo, premiering in the West End before moving to Broadway. He has remained one of the world's most... Read Boy George In Concert

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