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Newsies The Musical London
28 Nov
News
London Box Office

Disney’s NEWSIES extends in London

Newsies The Musical London The producers of Disney's NEWSIES are delighted to announce a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Thanks to ‘overwhelming’ demand and sold-out previews it has extended until Sunday 16th April 2023, and tickets are on sale for the new period now. Don’t miss this hugely popular play, based on a true story.

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ENO 22-23, It’s a Wonderful Life, Donovan Singletary, Ronald Samm, Frederick Ballentine, Danielle de Niese © Lloyd Winters
26 Nov
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE at London Coliseum

Philip Van Doreen Stern’s story The Greatest Gift formed the basis for Frank Capra’s 1946 classic piece of filmic Christmas whimsy IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE containing James Stewart’s searing portrayal of a small town American family man, who feels trapped in a humdrum existence and considers suicide on Christmas Eve. The movie has been beloved by generations, but does it make a good subject for operatic treatment?

ENO 22-23, It’s a Wonderful Life, Donovan Singletary, Ronald Samm, Frederick Ballentine, Danielle de Niese © Lloyd WintersENO 22-23, It’s a Wonderful Life, Donovan Singletary, Ronald Samm, Frederick Ballentine, Danielle de Niese © Lloyd Winters

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Dinner With Groucho. Ian Bartholomew, Greg Hicks. Photo by Ros Kavanagh
21 Nov
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: DINNER WITH GROUCHO at Arcola Theatre

In its infinitely trusting capacity as a house to champion new work, The Arcola Theatre has included in its current season Frank McGuinness’ intriguingly titled DINNER WITH GROUCHO which enjoyed a short run at The Gate in Dublin. However, despite its exceedingly short running time (barely 70mins), this overbaked absurdist 3 hander, drew stifled yawns and bemused consternation at last evenings Press Night.

Dinner With Groucho. Ian Bartholomew, Greg Hicks. Photo by Ros KavanaghDinner With Groucho. Ian Bartholomew, Greg Hicks. Photo by Ros Kavanagh

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Sesame Street Musical - London
18 Nov
News
London Box Office

SESAME STREET MUSICAL - Rumours of a West End transfer

Sesame Street Musical - London Sesame Street: The Musical is an off-Broadway stage production featuring songs and characters from the wonderful TV show, Sesame Street, first announced in a press release to Variety in June 2022. Now there might be a London transfer on the way. If the rumours are right, we might also see one or more British actors playing the audience member who joins the show.

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Black Friday - London Theatre Tickets - 2022
18 Nov
Discounts and Offers
London Box Office

BLACK FRIDAY - See a West End show from £15

This is our biggest and best Black Friday promotion. With over 40 spectacular shows taking part, this year’s Black Friday offering is the biggest and best yet. Running today until 4th December, this year’s campaign gives audiences the chance to see sought after shows such as Frozen, Wicked, & Juliet, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, and Jersey Boys at enticing festive rates, providing much needed value for money at this time of year.

Black Friday - London Theatre Tickets - 2022

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