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Pride and Prejudice (sort of)
19 Oct
News
London Box Office

Fabulous Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of) Cast Images

Pride and Prejudice (sort of) Isobel McArthur's 'unique and audacious' retelling of Jane Austen's classic love story is currently in previews at the Criterion, having wowed the critics and audiences at Glasgow's Tron Theatre. The fight over men, money and microphones has never been so much fun than this irreverent yet truly affectionate adaptation stacked with pop tunes. We think Jane Austen herself would adore this musical – and she'd love these awesome set-up images, too.

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Lion King Lyceum
18 Oct
This Month in the West End
London Box Office

This Week in the West End - Week 42

Lion King Lyceum What went on in London's theatreland this week?

With London Theatres slowly reopening to full capacity, the West End is becoming vibrant once again. Even though international tourism is far from recovering to pre-pandemic levels, some West End Classics are enjoying great ticket sales. Some of the weekend performances are completely sold out. Needless to say, The Lion King is definitely one of those shows where you'll need to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. With the festive season on the way, it's even more important to book in advance.

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The Shark is Broken
15 Oct
Reviews
Miriam Gibson

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at the Ambassadors Theatre

The Shark is Broken When Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon’s play premiered in Edinburgh in 2019, the concept- three people stuck for weeks in a confined space, gnawing on each other’s nerves, battling boredom, and gradually losing their marbles- probably had less resonance than it does now.

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The Shark is Broken
14 Oct
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN at the Ambassadors Theatre

The Shark is Broken The Shark is Broken seems an unlikely title for a West End play, but context is everything in Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon's exposé of the notorious 1974 Cape Cod shooting schedule for Spielberg's blockbuster Jaws.

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The War of the Worlds
14 Oct
Reviews
John Yap

Review: Jeff Wayne’s THE WAR OF THE WORLDS The Immersive Experience

The War of the Worlds H.G. Wells wrote one of the most famous and popular science fiction stories ever. THE WAR OF THE WORLDS has been filmed for TV and the cinema many times. Now we have an Immersive Experience inspired by Jeff Wayne's score and adaptation.

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