Lionel Bart's Oliver! - with a unrivalled string of hits, including Food, Glorious, Food, Where is Love?, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom-Pah-Pah, As Long as He Needs Me, Who Will Buy, Reviewing the Situation and, of course, the title song - was first seen at the New Theatre in 1960 (now the Noel Coward Theatre). It transferred to Broadway and then became one of the most famous musicals in film history - scooping a number of Oscars, including Best Film in 1968.

The musical will feature Rowan Atkinson as 'Fagin'. The roles of 'Nancy' and 'Oliver', are being decided by BBC reality show 'I'd Do Anything'.

The musical is directed by Rupert Goold, based on Sam Mendes' 1994 staging, along with co-director and choreographer Matthew Bourne. It is designed by Anthony Ward; lighting by Paule Constable and sound is by Paul Groothuis, with orchestrations by William D Brohn and musical supervision by Martin Koch. It is produced by Cameron Mackintosh in association with the Southbrook Group Limited.

The 1994 London Palladium production of "OLIVER!" played 1,366 performances over three years and grossed more than £40 million at the box office breaking the then record for the longest run at that theatre.

Please Note : Rowan Atkinson will be on holiday from Thursday 26th March until Saturday 5th April 2009.

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you receive ticket(s) to "Deep Blue Sea" at the Vaudeville Theatre and choose your duration at our selection of London hotels.

When you’re caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, the deep blue sea can sometimes look very inviting, according to the heroine of Terence Rattigan’s 1952 study of obsession and the destructive power of love.

In this powerful drama of passion versus loyalty, Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is foundering in the closing stages of a hopeless affair.

Freddie Page, her lover, a handsome but shallow ex-Battle of Britain pilot, is out of his depth in their relationship, overwhelmed by the strength of an emotion he is incapable of reciprocating.

When you’re caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, the deep blue sea can sometimes look very inviting, according to the heroine of Terence Rattigan’s 1952 study of obsession and the destructive power of love.

In this powerful drama of passion versus loyalty, Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is foundering in the closing stages of a hopeless affair.

Freddie Page, her lover, a handsome but shallow ex-Battle of Britain pilot, is out of his depth in their relationship, overwhelmed by the strength of an emotion he is incapable of reciprocating.

Following rave reviews across the UK, acclaimed actor Warren Mitchell returns to the London stage for the first time since winning Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for The Price in 2004. Best known as the opinionated Alf Garnett in Till Death Us Do Part, he has worked extensively in the theatre where his many credits include The Caretaker and Death of a Salesman at the National Theatre. The production also stars actor Gideon Turner whose theatre credits include Laertes in Hamlet and Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet for the RSC.

Widower Mr. Green is almost hit by a speeding car driven by corporate executive Ross Gardiner. Found guilty of reckless driving Ross is ordered to spend the next six months making weekly visits to Mr. Green. Family secrets are revealed and old wounds reopened in this poignant must-see comedy.

Jeff Baron's multi-award winning play has had over 300 productions in 37 countries and has been translated in to 22 languages. This brand new UK production is directed by former Chichester Festival Theatre Director Patrick Garland.

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you receive ticket(s) for “Gone with the Wind” at the New London Theatre and choose your duration at our selection of top London hotels.

DARIUS DANESH AND JILL PAICE TO PLAY RHETT BUTLER AND SCARLETT O'HARA IN TREVOR NUNN'S PRODUCTION OF GONE WITH THE WIND

Darius Danesh and Jill Paice will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly who will play Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy.

In a new music theatre adaptation of the classic love story with book and lyrics by Margaret Martin adapted by Trevor Nunn and music by Margaret Martin, Gone with the Wind will have its first performance at the New London Theatre on Friday 4 April 2008, with press night on Tuesday 22 April and is initially booking until 27 September 2008. The production is designed by John Napier, costumes designs are by Andreane Neofitou with lighting design by Neil Austin and sound by Paul Groothius. Musical Supervisor and Arranger is Gareth Valentine, Movement Director is David Bolger and Orchestrator is William D Brohn. Gone with the Wind is produced by Aldo Scrofani for Columbia Artists Theatricals of New York, London producer Colin Ingram and The Nederlander Organization.

Set in 1860's Atlanta, Georgia, Gone with the Wind follows the story of the seventeen-year-old Scarlett O'Hara, the eldest of three daughters living a life of ease and comfort on their father's plantation until the onset of the Civil War threatens this idyllic existence. Scarlett's incredible journey through both the war and the peace is mirrored in her turbulent relationship with Rhett Butler, whose actions invariably defy prediction. Their story spans ten years and mingles romantic joy with tragic grief, as the life these people once knew disappears, and we are asked if what has 'gone with the wind' is for better or worse.

Gone with the Wind, published in 1936, is one of the best selling novels of the 20th century and won Margaret Mitchell the Pulitzer Prize. Three years later in 1939, the film adaptation made box office history as the highest grossing film of all time and is still regarded as one of the greatest American classics.

Joining the principal cast is a company including Emily Bryant, Gareth Chart, Laura Checkley, Julian Forsyth, Kirsty Hoiles, Chris Jarman, Tober Reilly, David Roberts, Tom Sellwood, Ray Shell, Savannah Stevenson, Gemma Sutton, Sue Jane Tanner, Susan Tracy and Alan Winner. Final casting will be announced shortly.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MANON MAY BE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, UNDER 5'S WILL NOT ADMITTED.

Manon is staged around the world, to continuing acclaim, with ballerinas forming eager queues to try their artistry and their emotions as the irresistible, infuriating heroine. - The Financial Times

Manon is arguably Kenneth MacMillan’s masterpiece. Innocent girl or femme fatale, Manon is young, beautiful and naïve, and she is in love. Caught between two men vying for her affection, Manon becomes entangled in a web of passion, love and vanity, unable to choose. Student Renato des Grieux offers a pure love, but the promises and opulence of Monsieur GM entice Manon to the life of a courtesan.

Performed by English National Ballet’s 64 dancers and symphony orchestra, this production of Manon was premiered by the Royal Danish Ballet in 2003, and is given its UK premiere by English National Ballet in 2008.

**NO UNDER 5'S ADMITTED EXCEPT AT CHILD FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES**

“This is a ravishing production”
The Observer

Tchaikovsky’s glorious music and MacMillan’s classical choreography reawaken the magic of the world’s favourite fairy tale in an enchanted world of castles and curses, forests and fairies.

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, Princess Aurora lived in an enchanted castle where fairies bestowed her with gifts of beauty, temperament, purity, joy, wit and generosity. The wicked Fairy Carabosse put a curse on Aurora; to prick her finger and die on her 16th birthday.

The beautiful and kind Lilac Fairy cast a spell to counter the curse so that instead of dying Aurora fell asleep for a hundred years. Only the touch of true love’s kiss could awaken her and undo the evil spell…

Join English National Ballet’s internationally acclaimed company of 64 dancers and full orchestra for this dazzling ballet.

English National Ballet's production of The Nutcracker is vibrant and eccentric. Designer Gerald Scarfe and choreographer Christopher Hampson's magical show is the ideal Christmas treat for all the family.

The eternally popular Tchaikovsky score features the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy' and many other favourites.Follow Clara as she travels to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets with her toy Nutcracker that has come to life on Christmas Eve.

"…an unusually jolly Nutcracker…if asked for a one-word summing up, it would have to be 'fun'."
The Stage

This production runs for approximately two hours including one interval.