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phantom of the opera london
13 Oct
News
Emmie Newitt

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA announces West End extension with new images

The musical marks 37 years in the West End with an announcement of its booking period as well as new production images, including Jon Robyns as The Phantom.

phantom of the opera londonJon Robyns as The Phantom & Lily Kerhoas as Christine. Photo by Johan Persson.

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tina the musical logo
12 Oct
News
Emmie Newitt

Simply The Best: 5 Reasons Why You Can't Miss TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

Get ready to step into music history with Tina: The Tina Turner Musical which has been at the landmark Aldwych Theatre since 2018. Audiences will be swept through a musical journey through the life of the legendary Tina Turner. From her humble beginning to becoming the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, this vibrant and energetic production promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone who goes to see the show. Here are five reasons why you just can’t afford to miss it!

tina the musical logoTina: The Tina Turner Musical logo.

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english national opera iolanthe
11 Oct
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: IOLANTHE at London Coliseum

Directed by Cal McCrystal with a set and costumes by the late and much lamented Paul Brown, this revival from 2018 is a wonderfully frolicsome flower in ENO’s buttonhole and captures all of Gilbert and Sullivan’s joyful nonsense. With a splash of modern playfulness (and even a pinch of vulgarity secreted amidst the coded messaging and spoofed political appearances), IOLANTHE is a blast of energy, irreverence, and fun, from start to finish.

english national opera iolanthe The Cast of ENO’s Iolanthe 2023 © Craig Fuller

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the hills of california play
11 Oct
News
Emmie Newitt

New Jez Butterworth play THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA heading to the West End

The new play by Jez Butterworth will play for a strictly limited season in the West End from 27 January.

the hills of california playThe Hills of California artwork.

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plays to see in london in autumn 2023
10 Oct
News
Emmie Newitt

Best London plays to see in Autumn 2023

Autumn has arrived, even if records of 29 degrees across the UK in recent weeks has made it feel like Summer has hung around for a little longer recently. Now the nights are drawing in slightly earlier, instead of heading straight home for an evening on the sofa - why not spend your time with a trip to one of London’s theatres.

plays to see in london in autumn 2023The Mousetrap, King Lear and Flip!

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