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London Theatres
ADELPHI THEATRE -
Love Never Dies - The principal characters of The Phantom of the Opera continue their stories in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. Until 14 January 2012.
ALDWYCH THEATRE -
Cool Hand Luke - A story of a man who won't conform at any cost. A a powerful new adaptation for the stage by Emma Reeves, based on Donn Pearce's acclaimed novel, and directed by Andrew Loudon. Starring Marc Warren. Until 7 January 2012.
AMBASSADORS THEATRE -
Stomp - The international hit show.. Until 15 December 2012.
APOLLO VICTORIA -
Wicked - Based on Gregory Maguire'snovel, Wicked transports audiences to a fantasy land of wizardry and witchcraft, with Grammy Award-winning music, Tony Award-winning sets and costumes, and stunning special effectsUntil 27 October 2012.
CAMBRIDGE THEATRE -
Matilda the Musical - A thrilling and delightful story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.. Until 2 September 2012.
CRITERION THEATRE -
The 39 Steps - Based on John Buchan's gripping adventure novel, famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935. Cast: Rupert Degas, Charles Edwards, Simon Gregor and Catherine McCormack. Until 8 June 2012.
DOMINION THEATRE -
We Will Rock You - By Queen and Ben Elton, directed by Christopher Renshaw, designed by Mark Fisher and Willie Williams. Booking to 20 October 2012. Tel: 0870 169 0116
DRURY LANE THEATRE ROYAL -
Shrek the Musical - Brings the well loved story and characters from the original Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film to life in an hilarious and spectacular new production. Starring Nigel Lindsay, Richard Blackwood, Amanda Holden. Until 19 February.
DUCHESS THEATRE -
The Pitmen Painters - Written by Lee Hall, author of Billy Elliot, The Pitmen Painters brings to life the story of the Ashington Group - miners from Northumberland who became celebrated artists in 1934. Until 21 January.
FORTUNE THEATRE -
The Woman in Black - By Susan Hill, adapted by Stephen Mallarat, directed by Robin Herford. Thriller, young solicitor tries to recounts his experiences from the past when he was sent to wind up the affairs of a dead woman.. Until 15 December 2012.
GARRICK THEATRE -
Chicago the Musical - Based on a play by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, who was assigned to cover the 1924 trials of murderesses Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner for the Chicago Tribune. The longest-running Broadway musical in the West End and Winner of the Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production.. Until 26 January 2013.
HER MAJESTY`S THEATRE -
The Phantom of the Opera - Based on the Gaston Leroux novel, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a mysterious masked man who falls in love with Christine, a beautiful young soprano. Tel: 0870 160 2878
LONDON PALLADIUM THEATRE -
The Wizard of Oz - Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team. Until 28 October 2012
LYCEUM THEATRE -
Disney`s the Lion King – Musical: young lion prince Simba flees the kingdom after escaping the plot to murder him and his father by his evil uncle Scar, believing he was responsible for his fathers death. Until 9 September 2012. Tel: 0870 243 9000
LYRIC THEATRE -
Thriller - Live - A multimedia stage and video spectacular celebrating the amazing career of one of the world's greatest entertainers - Michael Jackson, brought to you by Flying Music and Key Concerts.. Until 23 September 2012.
NOEL COWARD THEATRE -
Million Dollar Quartet - Inspired by the actual event, the Tony® Award-winning musical tells story of the night ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, CARL PERKINS and JERRY LEE LEWIS came together to make music, and ended up making history. It features over 20 classic hits from a golden era of music. Until 27 October 2012.
NOVELLO THEATRE -
Crazy for You - Gershwin's smash hit musical Crazy For You boasts some of the finest songs ever written andsome of the most dynamic choreography ever seen on the London stage. Until 28 July 2012
OLD VIC -
Noises Off - Winner of both Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Comedy, this is a play within a play. Starring Jonathan Coy, Janie Dee, Robert Glenister, Jamie Glover, Celia Imrie, Karl Johnson, Aisling Loftus, Amy Nuttall, Paul Ready. From 5 December 2011 until 20 February 2012.
PALACE THEATRE -
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical - Based on a book by Australian film director-writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, adapted from Elliott's 1994 smash hit film with the same name. It is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends, r featuring more than 20 dance-floor classics. Until 7 January 2012.
Billy Elliot the Musical - This is an inspirational story of one young boy's struggle to realise his dreams against all the odds. Based on the Oscar and Bafta nominated film with the same name. Until 17 December 2012.
PHOENIX THEATRE -
Blood Brothers - Music and lyrics by Willy Russell, directed by Bob Tomson, designed by Marty Flood. Musical, twins from Liverpool separated from birth, cross their paths in friendship and anger. Until 22 December 2012.
PICCADILLY THEATRE -
Ghost the Musical - GHOST is a timeless fantasy about the power of love, adapted for the stage by Bruce Joel Rubin who won an Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay. It features stunning new music and lyrics by music legends Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (writer of Michael Jackson's Man In The Mirror) , directed by the multi-award-winning Matthew Warchus, designed by Rob Howell with lighting by Hugh Vanstone. Stage effects are by Magic Circle member, Paul Kieve, and choreography is by Ashley Wallen. Until 13 October 2012.
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE -
Dreamboats and Petticoats - A jukebox musical written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and based on popular songs from the fifties and early sixties. Until 24 November 2012.
PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE -
Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is a tale of four boys working their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights on international pop-stardom. Featuring all the classic hits: Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, December 1963 (Oh What A Night) and more. Until 8 April 2012.
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE -
Mamma Mia! - Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (former members of ABBA), directed by Phyllida Lloyd, designed by Mark Thompson.On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago .
QUEEN`S THEATRE -
Les Miserables - Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, designed by John Napier. Emotional lyrics, easy melodies, villains and seamless scenes.
ST.MARTIN`S THEATRE -
The Mousetrap - A murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. It has the world’s longest initial run of any play in history .
SAVOY THEATRE -
Legally Blonde - A musical based on the hit movie of the same name created by a world-renowned creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell . Until 27 October 2012.
VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE -
Billy Elliot the Musical - An inspirational story of one young boy's struggle to realise his dreams against all the odds. Based on the Oscar and Bafta nominated film with the same name. Until 15 December 2012.
