Bad News: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, the UK's greatest female comedy double act of the last three decades are bringing their partnership to a close. After 30 years together spent making the nation roar with laughter, they are finally calling a halt to their sketch-show. Time to reach for the hankies.

Good News: But it’s not all doom and gloom for the pair’s legions of fans; Dawn and Jennifer are embarking on a nationwide farewell tour entitled ‘Still Alive 2008’, which is coming to London.

Even Gooder News: Tickets to French & Saunders: Still Alive 2008 at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane are onsale and available here, now! Buy your tickets while you can…

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you receive ticket(s) to "French & Saunders Still Alive" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and choose your duration at our selection of London hotels.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, our greatest female comedy double act of the last three decades are bringing their partnership to a close.

After 30 years together spent making the nation roar with laughter, they are finally calling a halt to their sketch-show. Time to reach for the hankies.

But it’s not all doom and gloom for the pair’s legions of fans; Dawn and Jennifer are embarking on a nationwide farewell tour entitled ‘Still Alive 2008’, which is coming to London.

The award-winning sell-out sensation returns. 

FIVE STARS
Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Times, Sunday Times, Time Out, Sunday Express
'So exhilarating it makes you rejoice to be alive. Its sheer skill and invention are awe-inspiring.' The Times

'War Horse only confirms the National's extraordinary knack of turning children's literature into the finest drama. Stunning.’ Sunday Times

'An extraordinary piece of theatre which is both epic and intimate. Guaranteed to move the heart.' Sunday Express

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. he's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

The National's epic is based on the celebrated novel by the Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo. Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history.

A dance spectacular, ‘Divas’, choreographed and directed by Olivier Award and Evening Standard Award-winning Peter Schaufuss, pays homage to three of the world's greatest icons - Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland - in one stunning production.

Featuring original recordings from ‘La Vie En Rose’ to ‘Falling in Love Again’ and ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, ‘Divas’ celebrates each stars’ art and individuality. Brilliant lighting and staging relive the glitz and glamour of Hollywood in an exhilarating show for the whole family.

This production marks the new dance spectacular from choreographer Peter Schaufuss the former Artistic Director of the English National Ballet. This is his second show based on popular performers to appear at the Apollo Theatre.

Schaufuss, who began his career as an international ballet star on a par with Baryshnikov and Nureyev in the 1970s and 1980s, also choreographed the controversial Diana, The Princess, which premiered in Manchester in 2005.

Divas will be one of three shows with a connection to The Wizard Of Oz in the West End this summer, in addition to Wicked and the Royal Festival Hall’s revival of the magical musical. Child star Garland became a superstar overnight as a result of her performance as Dorothy in the famous film, but with fame and stardom came problems, and her continuing high-profile life was dogged by barbiturate addiction.

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, our greatest female comedy double act of the last three decades are bringing their partnership to a close.

After 30 years together spent making the nation roar with laughter, they are finally calling a halt to their sketch-show. Time to reach for the hankies.

But it’s not all doom and gloom for the pair’s legions of fans; Dawn and Jennifer are embarking on a nationwide farewell tour entitled ‘Still Alive 2008’, which is coming to London.

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you receive ticket(s) to "The 39 Steps" at the Criterion Theatre and choose your duration at our selection of London hotels.

'Exactly the thing the West End has been waiting for' - The Observer

'A joyous version of the Hitchcock classic' **** - Sunday Times

John Buchan's THE 39 STEPS - memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 - is thrillingly adapted for the stage.

This hilarious and spectacular new version of John Buchan’s gripping novel is based on the 1935 Hitchcock film. It features 4 actors, more than 139 parts and scenes including a chase on the Flying Scotsman, an escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and a death-defying finale! Rachel Pickup now stars.

'Clever, very funny, imaginative and brilliantly acted' - The Guardian

NO 1 CRITICS' CHOICE
Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Independent on Sunday, Observer, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, Time Out

Kris Marshall, Joanna Page, Ella Smith, Robert Webb in

Fat Pig

A New Comedy

Written and directed by Neil LaBute

When Tom (Robert Webb, from hit comedy duo Mitchell and Webb) first meets Helen there is an instant connection, but it's not exactly love at first sight…

Helen (Ella Smith, Sold) is a bright, funny, sexy young woman who happens to be plus-sized - and then some - so it's only so long before the jokes start to fly from Tom's office buddies (My Family's Kris Marshall and Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page).
The country's hottest actor-comedians star in this funny, searing and ultimately touching love story.

Make someone's day in a BIG way with gift vouchers for tickets to Hairspray, the mother of all musicals, at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London.

You buy the vouchers and whoever you give them to can redeem them against the price of tickets to the performance of their choice!

Available in denominations of £10-£60 with a £1.50 transaction charge per booking. These vouchers are redeemable either in person at the Shaftesbury Theatre boxoffice or by making a reservation over the phone and posting the vouchers to the Shaftesbury Theatre boxoffice.

Vouchers are redeemable on performances up to 25th October 2008 only.

BIG MUSICAL BIG COMEDY BIG HAIR!

It’s time to let your hair down and dance the night away!
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s hit musical comedy is coming to London.

“ALL SINGING, ALL DANCING – one of the most ridiculously enjoyable musicals I have ever seen” Daily Telegraph

“So many numbers bring down the house, it’s a wonder the theatre is still standing!” New York Magazine

“**** A GREAT BIG GORGEOUS HIT“ New York Post

“IRRESISTIBLE! Fresh, winning & deliriously tuneful!” The New York Times

Hairspray, the mother of all musicals, follows Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular dance show.

Can this ordinary girl realise her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves?

One of Britain’s leading musical stars Michael Ball will undergo a major transformation to play Tracy’s mother Edna. Michael’s many musical credits include leading roles in Aspects of Love, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and A Woman in White. He has also had 12 best-selling solo albums, and countless sell out concerts.

PLEASE NOTE: Michael Ball will be on holiday and will not be appearing Hairspray in performances from 22 December 2007 - 7 January 2008.

Comedian and actor Mel Smith will play Tracy’s father Wilbur. Mel first shot to fame in the comedy show Not the Nine O’Clock News and is widely known for his comedy sketch series’ Smith and Jones.

Leanne Jones trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and makes her professional debut to play Tracy.

MP3s

The producers of Hairspray have kindly provided us with three MP3s of the Original Broadway Cast Recording to get you in the mood for the musical opening of the year.

Good Morning Baltimore - Marissa Jaret Winokur & Ensemble (MP3 4.3MB)
Welcome to the 60's - Ensemble (MP3 4.6MB)
You Can't Stop the Beat - Ensemble (MP3 6.7MB)

Crimp the night away with Vince & Howard!!!

Tickets to The Mighty Boosh Live at London's Wembley Arena on Friday 12th and on Monday 15th December 2008 as part of the Boosh's live UK arena tour in October, November and December 2008.

In the autumn of 2008, The Mighty Boosh's Vince Noir and Howard Moon (Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt) will be bringing their inanely infectious surrealicomedy to Liverpool Echo Arena (14th October 2008), Nottingham Arena (8th November 2008), Cardiff International Arena (25th November 2008), Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (26th November 2008), MEN Arena, Manchester (6th December 2008), Wembley Arena London (12th December 2008) and Birmingham NIA (22nd December), Metro Radio Arena. Buy your Mighty Boosh Live tickets now and don't forget the polos.

The Comedy Tree is one of South West London's most popular comedy clubs, renowned for its brilliant comedy line-ups and a fun, intimate atmosphere.

The club regularly features award-winning comedians from the international circuit and has hosted acts such as Russell Brand, Lee Mack, Reginald D Hunter, Mark Watson, Andrew Maxwell and If.Comedy award winners Phil Nichol and Brendon Burns

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Along with a full comedy show there's cheap drinks, food - snacks & platters, a late bar and live DJ after the show - you'd have to go a long way to find a better comedy night!

Doors open 8.00pm. Show starts 8.30pm.

You must be over 18 years of age to attend this event. Any person unable to present valid picture identification indicating they are 18 or over will not be admitted to this event and will not receive a refund.

19 April, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree Featuring the brilliant Rob Deering, the highly entertaining Eddy Brimson and hilarious Welsh comic Lloyd Langford. Enjoyable Kevin Dewsbury is MC.



24 April, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the brilliantly entertaining Patrick Monahan with Chortle Comedy Award winner Holly Walsh, Juliet Meyers and Tom Deacon. Entertaining Rufus Hound is MC.



26 April, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the highly skilled Jeff Innocent, with the brilliantly entertaining Patrick Monahan and enjoyable Welsh comic Lloyd Langford. Entertaining Greg Burns is MC.



1 May, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features hilarious Welsh comic Steve Williams, with Liam Mullone, Kurt Deed and Tomi Walamies. Enjoyable Kevin Dewsbury is MC.



3 May, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the brilliant Ben Norris, Time Out Comedy Award winner Robin Ince and entertaining Aussie Wayne Deakin. Enjoyable Sally-Anne Hayward is MC.



8 May, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the outrageously funny Scott Capurro with Susan Murray, Henry Ginsberg and Lateef Lovejoy. The entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas is MC.



10 May, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features star of Channel 4's Spoons and BBC 3's Grown Ups Rob Rouse with the hilariously off-beat Dan Evans and New Yorker Lewis Schaffer. Enjoyable Greg Burns is MC.



15 May, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features Perrier Newcomer Award nominee Hal Cruttenden, with Metrolife Comedy Award finalist Gerry K, Caroline Mabey and Pete Jonas. Enjoyable Mike Belgrave is MC.



17 May, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features Perrier Newcomer Award nominee Hal Cruttenden with the hilarious Josh Howie and the enjoyable Kerry Goldliman. Entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas is MC.



22 May, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features If.Comedy Award nominee Micky Flanagan with hilarious Welsh comic Lloyd Langford, Manos and Joe Bor. Enjoyable Greg Burns is MC.



24 May, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the hilarious Ben Norris, the brilliant Gordon Southern and the highly enjoyable Barry Castagnola. Entertaining American Erich McElroy is MC.



29 May, Thursday: The Comedy Tree
Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the outrageously funny Scott Capurro with James Branch, Jane Bostock and Erich McElroy. The enjoyable Sally-Anne Hayward is MC.



31 May, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features two-time Perrier Award Nominee Reginald D Hunter, brilliant Canadian comic Tom Stade and the hilarious Des Clarke. Entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas is MC.



5 June, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features award-winning Australian comic Steve Hughes with Michael Fabbri, Nathan Caton and Matt Rudge. Entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas is MC.



7 June, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features the effortlessly hilarious Alun Cochrane, the outrageously funny Scott Capurro and If.Comedy Award nominee Andrew Lawrence. Entertaining Jack Whitehall is MC.



12 June, Thursday: The Comedy Tree

Thursday’s show at The Comedy Tree features brilliant Canadian comic Glenn Wool, hilarious character comic Simon Brodkin as Lee Nelson, Wendy Wason and Pete Jonas. Entertaining Kevin Dewsbury is MC.



14 June, Saturday: The Comedy Tree

Saturday’s show at The Comedy Tree features brilliant Canadian comic Glenn Wool, the sharp and witty Jo Caulfield and the hilarious Junior Simpson. Entertaining Aussie Pete Jonas is MC.