By Stuart King Friday, January 7 2022, 11:06
For those who were captivated and engrossed by Yann Martel’s 2001 award winning novel, the stage adaptation will tick most of the plot boxes and mesmerise through sheer technical invention, but the production itself fails to genuinely engage on an emotional level.
Hiran Abeysekera (Pi) in Life of Pi at Wyndham's Theatre
By Stuart King Saturday, December 18 2021, 20:58
Amidst the dire predictions for theatre’s immediate future (due largely to the unwelcome spread of the omicron variant), there remain fantastic causes for optimism. One such ray of hope, is Tamsin Greig’s superlative turn as the extraordinary Peggy Ramsay (the once formidable power broker to the literary set). Greig literally inhabits and hypnotises as the title character in Hampstead Theatre’s revival of “Peggy For You” under Richard Wilson’s masterful direction.
Tamsin Greig and Jos Vantyler in Peggy For You - © Helen Maybanks
By London Box Office Tuesday, December 14 2021, 21:12
It has only been open for a short while. But Life Of Pi has just announced an extension to its run at Wyndhams Theatre, and that’s a clear signal this play is something very special indeed. The puppetry alone is enough to blow your mind, and the story is quite simply extraordinary. The producer Simon Friend is thrilled to announce Life of Pi is extending until 29th May 2022, and 70,000 new tickets have just been released.
By London Box Office Wednesday, December 8 2021, 10:50
Update for Jersey Boys at the Trafalgar Theatre
The West End production of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS is on at the Trafalgar Theatre, booking until 1st May 2022. It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, brought up on the wrong side of the tracks but destined for stardom. It’s a remarkable story, supported by beautiful soul music. Now there’s a new show video to inspire you.
By London Box Office Saturday, November 27 2021, 15:31
We've got so much exciting news this week, we don't know where to start. First things first... our Black Friday Theatre Week has proved hugely popular. We've secured some of the best ticket offers for London's most popular shows including Wicked, Phantom Of The Opera, Matilda, and Mary Poppins to name just a few, and they've joined in with our un-missable promotion. Hurry while stocks last and book your tickets today to avoid missing out. We've been exceptionally busy over the last few days and the show we're most excited about is Moulin Rouge, one of the most fabulous musicals we've experienced since the West End began reopening. Here's this week's West End Round-Up.
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