West End Theatre Ticket News
The greatest rock 'n' roll musical is back by popular demand!
Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ’n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta.
Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and, of course, the pelvic thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party!
Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life!
Don’t dream it – be it.
Be warned, this show has rude parts!
The West End’s favourite musical comedy, Hairspray, is coming to Wimbledon!
Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves.
Hairspray is the musical with everything – the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe.
Big Hair, Big Heart, Big Hit – Book Now!
‘The ultimate feel-good show’
Guardian
‘The most happy, funny, sunny show in town’
Sunday Express
‘The musical with everything - a triumph!’
Observer
They're back – the legendary Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers comes back to the UK at last!!!
The show that started it all has been selling out all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is… Last time they were here, they smashed, crashed and crooned their way through sell-out shows in the UK – no one does it like these brothers and they’re back to show you just why they are the best…
Featuring original members from the west end run, the (all new!!!) 'Original' show brings you all those amazing favourite moments and songs with a few new twists, a few new moves and a clean, freshly laundered suit…
The boys are joined by the sassy Bluettes, three amazing ladies with voices to knock you clean off your perch… So don the sunglasses, dig out your best pork pie hat, and buff up those dancing shows, because the Blues Brothers cordially request your presence for a night of the best music, the best moves and the best comedy you’re likely to see this side of Chicago. Just don’t tell the Police, OK…?!
All your favourite songs are here – of course!!! Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving, and loads, loads more!!!
The Campest Cult Classic of all time, The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets the
Sing-a-Long-a treatment it's been screaming for! Featuring the film, starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Meatloaf and Richard O'Brien, it's the most outrageous, riotous, kitsch, wonderful romp ever.
If you've done The Time Warp before, you’ll never have done it quite like this! Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!
Music by Steve Brown
Book and Lyrics by Steve Brown and Justin Greene
From the book by Viv Nicholson and Stephen Smith
Directed by Craig Revel Horwood
2009 TMA Awards Winner
Best Musical
Best Supporting Actress in a Musical
Stylish, classy and bursting with energy, it's not surprising that Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) and Sarah Travis' musical theatre production of Spend Spend Spend! won Best Musical last year for The Watermill.
Described as a cross between Billy Elliot and Blood Brothers, it follows the rags to riches to rags story of Viv Nicholson, a coal miner's wife from Castleford who won £152,319 on the pools in 1961, at that time the biggest sum ever won.
The amazingly talented 12-strong cast act, sing, dance and play all the music, creating a truly extraordinary theatrical event not to be missed.
Before Glee and High School Musical, Fame was the inspirational story about a group of students and their quest for success. Set at the prestigious New York School for the Performing Arts during the 1980s we follow six colourful characters on their journey from first day to graduation exploring the highs and lows of adolescent life, examining prejudice, identity, self worth and perseverance in this remarkable story where determination and strength shine through.
Packed with some of the most memorable songs in musical theatre, along with spectacular dance routines Fame showcases the talents of its young and gifted cast in this show-stopping production from Songtime Theatre Arts.
It's just the ticket for the start of the summer!
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DAVID ESSEX
In
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
DIRECTED BY
DAVID GILMORE
Like Father like Son… They’ll take you for a ride!
David Essex stars in the new musical ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
Featuring a mix of David Essex hits alongside brand new songs.
With crafty cons and candy floss - dodgems and death-defying feats - fairground horses and fights
- romance and rock n’roll - you’re sure to go on a rollercoaster of a ride.
Inspired by David’s best selling album…
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR features a helter skelter of hits such as;
WINTER’S TALE
HOLD ME CLOSE
GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR
ME AND MY GIRL NIGHTCLUBBING
SILVER DREAM MACHINE
ROCK ON
Essex, who wrote All The Fun Of The Fair with Boogie Nights creator Jon Conway, is best known as a pop star, but has musical theatre credits including Godspell, Evita, Mutiny! and Footloose The Musical.
DAVID ESSEX
In
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
DIRECTED BY
DAVID GILMORE
Like Father like Son… They’ll take you for a ride!
David Essex stars in the new musical ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
Featuring a mix of David Essex hits alongside brand new songs.
With crafty cons and candy floss - dodgems and death-defying feats - fairground horses and fights
- romance and rock n’roll - you’re sure to go on a rollercoaster of a ride.
Inspired by David’s best selling album…
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR features a helter skelter of hits such as;
Please note
David Essex will NOT be appearing in the performances on the 25th to 27th June.
WINTER’S TALE
HOLD ME CLOSE
GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR
ME AND MY GIRL NIGHTCLUBBING
SILVER DREAM MACHINE
ROCK ON
Essex, who wrote All The Fun Of The Fair with Boogie Nights creator Jon Conway, is best known as a pop star, but has musical theatre credits including Godspell, Evita, Mutiny! and Footloose The Musical.
Please note
David Essex will NOT be appearing in the performances on the 25th to 27th June.
A brand new production of the classic musical, The Fantasticks is coming to London, opening in May 2010 at the Duchess Theatre.
Directed by Amon Miyamoto, a new production of this much-loved musical will invigorate and illuminate the show with fresh visual, emotional and musical energy. Designer Rumi Matsui joins Miyamoto on The Fantasticks following their previous collaboration on the Broadway production of Pacific Overtures for which Matsui’s work was Tony Award nominated. Lighting design will be provided by 2009 Tony Award winner Rick Fisher.
The Fantasticks tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play The Romancers (Les Romanesques) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who put up a wall between their houses to ensure that their children fall in love, because they know children always do what their parents forbid. After the children do fall in love, they discover their fathers' plot and each go off and experience the world. Finally they return to each other and the love they had, having learned from the world to recognise their true feelings. Elements of the musical are drawn from the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, its story winding its way through Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream as well as Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore and Rostand's play. Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt’s classic score feature’s titles including Much More, I Can See It and the instantly familiar Try To Remember.
The Fantasticks first played in New York nearly fifty years ago and has since become the longest running show of any kind in the United States and the longest running musical in the world. It has played in over 2000 cities and towns in the States, in more than 10,000 productions. Internationally more than 700 productions have been staged in 67 countries.
Cast
Up and coming stars, Lorna Want and Luke Brady will play the young lovers in this new production of The Fantasticks. They will be joined by a hugely experienced and impressive cast which includes musical theatre favourites David Burt and Clive Rowe in the roles of the two fathers, as well as Edward Petherbridge and Paul Hunter who will play the roles of Henry and his sidekick Mortimer. The character of El Gallo around whom much of the twists and turns of the plot happen will be played by Hadley Fraser and finally the role of the mute will be played by Carl Au.
Directed by Amon Miyamoto, a new production of this much-loved musical will invigorate and illuminate the show with fresh visual, emotional and musical energy. Designer Rumi Matsui joins Miyamoto on The Fantasticks following their previous collaboration on the Broadway production of Pacific Overtures for which Matsui’s work was Tony Award nominated. Lighting design will be provided by 2009 Tony Award winner Rick Fisher.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (certificate 12) is the Campest Cult Classic of all time and now you can enjoy it like never before. Now with on-screen lyrics and all the favourite sing-a-long-a features, it has never been so much fun. Your live host will lead you through a choral warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award prizes but it is YOU, the audience, who are the stars as you howl the night away! Made in 1975 with Tim Curry as Frank ‘n’ Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, Richard O’Brien as Riff Raff and Meatloaf as Eddie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest, most action-packed, romantic, scary Transylvanian party of all time. It’s packed full of terrific numbers including ‘The Timewarp’, ‘Sweet Transvestite’, ‘There’s a Light’, ‘I’m Going Home’, ‘Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?’ and ‘Science Fiction Double Feature’. Now at long last The Rocky Horror Picture Show gets what it’s been SCREAMING for - the full Sing-a-long-a treatment that you love so well. If you’ve done The Time Warp before, you’ll never have done it quite like this!
Here are a few more details about the show:
It’s not compulsory to dress up but many people do and it really adds to the fun. Dip into the wardrobe of your imagination and surprise us with your creation.
There is a 30-minute pre-film show during which the host leads you through a vocal warm-up, prepares you for special moments throughout the film and judges the fancy dress competition. Everyone receives a free goody bag with special props for the “magic moments” that make the evening go with a bang.
With pre-show, the evening lasts about 2 hours 30 mins, including an interval.
This takes place after about one and a quarter hours and lasts for 15 minutes. Most venues we play at have a bar, which is usually open throughout the evening.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 12 certificate film in the UK and so you can only attend if you are 12 or older. Much of the content of the film is raunchy and may not be suitable for the faint-hearted! Remember that the first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES!