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LONDON 2016 - 2017
1984
PLAY
April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is always
watching. Orwell's ideas have become our ideas; his fiction is often said to be our reality. The 'definitive book of the 20th century'
(The Guardian) is re-examined in a radical new staging exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell's vision of the future is as
relevant now as ever. This will be the highly acclaimed production's third West End run, this time following an international and
UK tour. ‘A theatrical tour de force that has the destructive power of an earthquake’ The Stage
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 29 October.
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Ave, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Embankment
VENUE:
42ND STREET
MUSICAL
This highly anticipated new production of 42nd Street - the dazzling and romantic homage to the world of musical theatre - brings
an all-singing, high-kicking cast of over 50 ready to explode on to the West End’s biggest stage. Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off
the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady
gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she's always dreamed of. This quintessential musical includes the classics
We’re In The Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames, I Only Have Eyes For You, and 42nd Street.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 20 March.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
VENUE:
ALADDIN
MUSICAL
Brought to theatrical life by a legendary creative team, Disney’s new Broadway musical ALADDIN will sweep you into a world
filled with beauty, comedy and breath-taking spectacle when it opens at the Prince Edward Theatre, London, in June 2016.
Featuring the timeless songs from the classic film including A Whole New World, Friend Like Me and Arabian Nights along with
new music written for the production, ALADDIN is an extraordinary theatrical event you will want to be amongst the first to
experience.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton St, London, W1. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
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AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
MUSICAL
Prepare to be swept away by the breathless romance and dazzling spectacle of Broadway’s triumphant, Tony® Award-winning
hit musical as it comes to London with original stars, Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope. Jerry Mulligan is an American GI striving
to make it as a painter in a city suddenly bursting with hope and possibility. Following a chance encounter with a beautiful young
dancer named Lise, the streets of Paris become the backdrop to a romance of art, friendship and love. This stunning reimagining
of the Oscar winning film starring Gene Kelly features some of the greatest music ever written by George and Ira Gershwin.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 04 March.
Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1p Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Rd
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ART
PLAY
Three friends and a white painting...One of the most acclaimed plays of recent times, Art premiered in London twenty years ago
and went on to become a phenomenon, winning the Moliere, Evening Standard, Olivier and Tony Awards. Director Matthew
Warchus reunites the entire original creative team to revisit Yasmina Reza’s dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 10 December to 18 February.
Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, London, SE1 Nearest Tube: Waterloo
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BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
MUSICAL
Carole King, the chart-topping music legend, was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. But her greatest challenge was to
find her own voice and finally step into the spotlight. BEAUTIFUL is the untold story of her journey from school girl to superstar;
from her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow
song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she became one of the most
successful solo acts in popular music history, and wrote the soundtrack to a generation.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych, London, WC2B. Nearest Tube: Drury Lane
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LONDON 2016 - 2017
THE BODYGUARD
MUSICAL
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron (Beverley Knight)
from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love. A ‘brilliant!’ (The Times),
breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of Whitney Houston's greatest hits including Queen of
the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I'm Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Jesus
Loves Me, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 07 January.
Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Rd, London, W1p Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Rd
VENUE:
THE BOOK OF MORMON
MUSICAL
Nine 2011 Tony Awards say it's the Best Musical of the Year. Vogue says, "It's the funniest musical of all time." And The New York
Times says, "It's the best musical of this century." It's 'The Book of Mormon', the Broadway phenomenon from 'South Park'
creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and 'Avenue Q' co-creator Robert Lopez. Time Out New York calls it "Musical comedy
heaven. The most exuberantly entertaining Broadway musical." "LET’S REJOICE THAT THE MORMONS ARE FINALLY COMING. I
LOVE THIS SHOW." Baz Bamigboye, The Daily Mail
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street, London, W1. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
BURIED CHILD
PLAY
Ed Harris and Amy Madigan star in the critically acclaimed New York production of Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Dodge and Halie are barely hanging on to their farmland and their sanity while looking after their two wayward grown sons.
When their grandson Vince arrives with his girlfriend, no one seems to recognize him, and confusion abounds. As Vince tries to
make sense of the chaos, the rest of the family dances around a deep, dark secret. This wildly poetic and cuttingly funny take on
the American family drama gleefully pulls apart the threadbare deluded visions of our families and our homes.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 14 November to 18 February.
Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, London, SW1A. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
MUSICAL
When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s the chance of a lifetime to feast on
the sweets he’s always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors, and amongst the
incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems. Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale
comes to life in an ingenious new musical with direction by Oscar winner Sam Mendes, and a new score by Tony and Grammy
winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray, "Smash").
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 07 January.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane,Catherine Street, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
VENUE:
CINDERELLA
PANTO
The most enchanting rags-to-riches fairy tale of them all graces the stage of the West End’s most famous theatre this Christmas
as pantomime returns to the London Palladium for the first time in nearly 30 years. With an all-star cast this lavish and spectacular
production features sumptuous costumes, magnificent scenery and the unmissable and magical breathtaking moment when
Cinderella swaps her rags for a stunning Ball gown and is transported to The Prince’s Ball. Featuring Paul O'Grady, Julian Clary,
Lee Mead, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, and Count Arthur Srong.
SCHEDULE: Performances 09 Dec to 15 Jan. Schedule varies; please enquire or see online calendar.
Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1. Nearest Tube: Waterloo
VENUE:
THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY
COMEDY
One giant diamond. Eight incompetent crooks. And a security guard asleep on the job. What could possibly go right? Written by
and starring the Mischief Theatre Company (who brought you the 2015 Olivier award-winning Best New Comedy "The Play That
Goes Wrong" and "Peter Pan Goes Wrong"), be entertained by their unique brand of humour in this hilarious new show. It would
be criminal to miss it.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday.
Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London, W1. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
PLAY
Winner - 7 Olivier Awards including Best Play! Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears' dead dog. It has been
speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the
book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths while illequipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, but his detective work, takes him on
a frightening journey that upturns his world. The National Theatre's production based on Mark Haddon's acclaimed novel.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Rd., London, W1D. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
DEAD FUNNY
COMEDY
Eleanor wants a child. Richard would oblige if he could, but he's too busy running the Dead Funny Society. When British comedy
heroes Frankie Howerd and Benny Hill turn up their toes in the same week the society gather for a celebration of hilarity and
laughter. But Eleanor's grin masks a grimace. When your marriage is deader than either Morecambe or Wise it's hard to see the
funny side of things. Terry Johnson's 'Painfully funny and funnily painful' (The Times) comedy stars a hilarious cast including
Katherine Parkinson, Steve Pemberton, Ralf Little, Emily Berrington, and Rufus Jones.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 27 October.
Vaudeville Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
DREAMGIRLS
MUSICAL
The sensational and iconic musical DREAMGIRLS makes its UK and West End premiere starring Glee's Amber Riley as Effie White!
Thirty-five years after the ground-breaking original Broadway production by Michael Bennett, DREAMGIRLS transports you to a
revolutionary time in American music history, inspired by R&B music acts in 1960s America, charting the tumultuous journey of a
young female singing trio, from Chicago, Illinois called ‘The Dreams’, as they learn the hard lesson that show business is as tough
as it is fabulous. Featuring the classic songs And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going, I Am Changing, and One Night Only.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 19 November.
Savoy Theatre, The Strand, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
THE DRESSER
PLAY
Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith star in the revival of a wonderfully affectionate and intelligent play. Both hilarious and poignant,
it explores the relationship between two men who are reluctantly and inevitably co-dependent. As World War II rages, backstage
in a provincial English theatre, an ageing, once-famous classical actor is troubled. Sir, the last in a dying breed of great English
Shakespearean actors, is unwilling to take to the stage to deliver his renowned portrayal of King Lear. It falls to his faithful
dresser Norman to rouse another great performance from him, to keep both the show and its star from falling apart.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 05 October to 14 January.
Duke of York's Theatre, St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
THE ENTERTAINER
PLAY
The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company promises a year of unmissable theatre. Working in collaboration with
artistic associates, director Rob Ashford and designer Christopher Oram, the acclaimed actor-director Kenneth Branagh presents
an exceptional series of five plays that bring together a remarkable group of actors. Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain,
John Osborne's modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks
and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 12 November.
Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Rd., London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
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FUNNY GIRL
MUSICAL
Funny Girl, starring multi award-winning stage and screen star Sheridan Smith, tells the fascinating bittersweet story of Fanny
Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star, and her
tempestuous relationship with gambler Nicky Arnstein. Featuring some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history,
including “People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade." This bold new production, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill,
a book by Isobel Lennart from an original story by Miss Lennart, with revisions by Harvey Fierstein, is directed by Michael Mayer.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 08 October.
Savoy Theatre, The Strand, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
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LONDON 2016 - 2017
THE GIRLS
MUSICAL
Based on a true story and the 2003 film Calendar Girls, this new musical by Tim Firth and Gary Barlow (Take That, "Finding
Neverland"). Following the death of one of their husbands from leukaemia, a group of Yorkshire ladies came together to appear
in a nude calendar in order to raise money to buy a settee for the visitor’s room of their local hospital. The saucy calendar went on
to cause an international sensation raising over three million pounds. The musical explores life in their Yorkshire village, as well as
the effect on their husbands, sons and daughters and ultimately how they became a worldwide phenomenon.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 28 January.
Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
THE GO-BETWEEN
MUSICAL
Michael Crawford plays Leo Colston, a man who can no longer hide from the memories of his past. Spending the holidays with
the family of his school friend Marcus in their luxurious country home, the young Leo finds himself acting as the go-between for
the beautiful upper-class Marian and tenant-farmer Ted who are embroiled in a forbidden secret love affair. The innocent Leo
gets caught up in the adult atmosphere of deceit and manipulation as he risks everything in this deeply moving coming of age
story. The events of that summer and the devastating effects of love denied will shape his life forever.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 15 October.
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
HALF A SIXPENCE
MUSICAL
Michael Crawford plays Leo Colston, a man who can no longer hide from the memories of his past. Spending the holidays with
the family of his school friend Marcus in their luxurious country home, the young Leo finds himself acting as the go-between for
the beautiful upper-class Marian and tenant-farmer Ted who are embroiled in a forbidden secret love affair. The innocent Leo
gets caught up in the adult atmosphere of deceit and manipulation as he risks everything in this deeply moving coming of age
story. The events of that summer and the devastating effects of love denied will shape his life forever.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances from 29 October.
Noel Coward Theatre, St. Martin's Lane, London WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
VENUE:
HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES
COMEDY
As Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair, their spouses’ intervention only adds to the confusion. William and Mary
Featherstone become hopelessly stuck in the middle, falsely accused of adultery and with no idea as to how they’ve become
involved. The plot culminates in two disastrous dinner parties on successive nights, shown at the same time, after which the
future of all three couples seems in jeopardy… Fondly loved as one of his most popular plays; Alan Ayckbourn’s tale of social
graces and personal misunderstanding remains one of the celebrated writer’s most famous comedies.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 01 October.
Duke of York's Theatre, St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
IN THE HEIGHTS
MUSICAL
Welcome to Washington Heights, where life's a struggle but the streets are jumping to the irresistible rhythms of love, passion,
hopes and dreams. This smash-hit, Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical is a joyously uplifting tale of young love in a
community on the brink of change, set in one bustling neighbourhood where everyone knows everybody, and the breeze carries
the sweet sounds of three generations of music. This thrilling evening of unforgettable songs and amazing choreography infused
with the scorching rhythms and vibrant energy of a Manhattan heatwave, will enthral and delight audiences of all ages.
SCHEDULE: Thursday – Tuesday. Dark Wednesday. Performances through 08 January.
King's Cross Theatre, Goods Way, London, N1C Nearest Tube: King's Cross
VENUE:
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
PLAY
Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller, hailed as the theatrical event of its generation,
returns to the West End for a strictly limited season. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family
home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations
shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. As relevant now as it was when
Priestley wrote the play, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Saturday. Dark Sunday – Monday. Performances 04 Nov to 04 Feb.
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Ave, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Embankment
VENUE:
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LONDON 2016 - 2017
IT IS EASY TO BE DEAD
PLAY
When twenty year old Charles Sorley is killed in action during the First World War, his devastated parents are left with only his
letters and poems to remember him by. Using his extraordinary writings, together with music and songs of the period, It Is Easy
To Be Dead is a tender portrait of a brief life filled with promise, cut short by the futility of war. Transferring from its critically
acclaimed sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, it's been hailed as "a magnificent tribute to a fiery spirit.” (The Guardian)
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 09 November to 03 December.
Trafalgar Studios, Whitehall, London, SW1A. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
JERSEY BOYS
MUSICAL
1962, New Jersey, New York, when music meant rock n roll, violence meant the mob and the only way out was up. Meet four
New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks who, with nothing to lose and everything to gain, went on to become rock ‘n’
roll legends selling 100 million records worldwide. With spectacular performances of all their hits, Jersey Boys is the electrifying
true life story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; the Mob, the heartaches, the triumph and the music. Featuring the hits
Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Oh What A Night, Beggin’, Let’s Hang On and many more.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday.
Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street, London, W1. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
KINKY BOOTS
MUSICAL
Broadway's Best Musical® Olivier and Tony® winning, huge-hearted, high-heeled hit is coming to London! With songs by
Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, the
families we make and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots
takes you on an intriguing journey from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Feel the
elation, cheer the story, love the characters and learn that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out...
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
VENUE:
KING LEAR
PLAY
A quarter of a century after she gave up acting for politics, double Academy Award-winning legend Glenda Jackson returns to
play King Lear in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, alongside an outstanding company including Fiston Barek, William Chubb,
Morfydd Clark, Jane Horrocks, Rhys Ifans, Celia Imrie, Simon Manyonda, Harry Melling, Clifford Rose and Gary Sefton.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 25 October to 02 December.
Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, London, SE1 Nearest Tube: Waterloo
VENUE:
THE KITE RUNNER
PLAY
Based on Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, this powerful story has now been adapted into a stunning new stage
production. A haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, it follows one man's journey to confront his past
and find redemption. "There is a way to be good again". Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood
friends are about to be torn apart. It's a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite
flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 21 December to 11 March.
Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Rd., London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
VENUE:
LA SOIRÉE
EVENT
LA SOIRÉE makes a triumphant return to London, this time in the heart of the West End! The hit cabaret show is back for another
awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping and downright unmissable Christmas run at London’s newest pop-up Christmas in Leicester Square.
LA SOIRÉE is a theatrical phenomenon that’s won devotees around the world. Now you can discover the decadent and
downright dangerous show that Entertainment Weekly calls “a mesmerizing hybrid of sideshow, vaudeville & burlesque” and
Flavorpill says is, “definitely not for kids but oh so much fun for adults.”
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances 11 November to 08 January.
Christmas in Leicester Square, London, WC2H. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
VENUE:
WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
MUSICAL
Tony-winning composer Jason Robert Brown helms a new production of his acclaimed musical, starring Samantha Barks and
Jonathan Bailey. This emotionally powerful and intimate musical tells the story of two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in
and out of love over the course of five years. As aspiring author Jamie gets the book deal of his dreams, actress Cathy struggles
to get work and make sense of the way her career has turned out. Known for its unique structure, their stories are told in
opposite directions; Jamie moving forwards and Cathy backwards through their relationship, meeting only briefly as their stories
cross.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 28 October to 26 November.
St. James Theatre, Palace St, London, SW1E. Nearest Tube: Victoria
VENUE:
THE LAST TANGO
EVENT
Strictly Come Dancing superstars Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare
to dance in their final ever London show. Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become TV favourites, World Dance
title-holders, create and star in their own West End productions – but now it is finally time for the nation’s best loved Argentine
Tango Champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance. Don’t miss your last chance to see this
beautiful couple do what they do best live, in an intimate, passionate and explosive experience – it’s time for The Last Tango.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 03 December.
Phoenix Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
VENUE:
LAZARUS
MUSICAL
LAZARUS, by David Bowie and Enda Walsh, is inspired by the novel The Man Who Fell To Earth by Walter Tevis. Thomas Newton,
as he remains still on Earth - a 'man' unable to die, his head soaked in cheap gin and haunted by a past love. We follow Newton
during the course of a few days where the arrival of another lost soul - might set him finally free. Reprising their roles from the
original New York production are Michael C. Hall, Michael Esper, and Sophia Anne Caruso, and includes songs which have been
especially composed for the production by David Bowie, as well as new arrangements of previously recorded songs.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances 25 October to 22 January.
King's Cross Theatre, King's Boulevard, London, N1C Nearest Tube: King's Cross
VENUE:
LES MISÉRABLES
MUSICAL
Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Les Misérables is indisputably the world's most popular musical. This
international award-winning show sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and power set against the backdrop of a
nation in the grip of revolution. A spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece novel, Les Misérables continues to thrill
audiences night after night.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Queen’s Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
THE LIBERTINE
PLAY
Dominic Cooper returns to the stage to play the notorious Earl of Rochester in this major revival of The Libertine, directed by
Terry Johnson. Stephen Jeffreys’ play, later made into a film, tells the true story of John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester – a
charismatic poet, playwright and rake with a legendary appetite for excess. This most ardent of hedonists is forced to reconsider
everything he thinks and feels when a chance encounter with an actress at the Playhouse sends him reeling. Full of flair and wit,
this brilliant play is both a wild period piece and an incisive critique of life in an age of excess.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 03 December.
Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket, London, SW1. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
THE LION KING
MUSICAL
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi-award winning musical The
Lion King will redefine your expectations of theatre. A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's much-loved film
transports audiences to a dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart,
The Lion King is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined
role as King of the Pridelands.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday.
Lyceum Theatre, Wellington Street, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
VENUE:
WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
MAMMA MIA!
MUSICAL
Night after night, audiences are having the time of their lives at Mamma Mia! . Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny story of love,
laughter and friendship has been thrilling London audiences for over 10 years. More recently it became a hit movie when the
three women who created the worldwide stage smash adapted it for the silver screen. Inspired by the storytelling magic of
ABBA's songs, from “Dancing Queen” and “Take A Chance On Me” to “Super Trouper” and “Thank You For The Music”.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Novello Theatre, Aldwych, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
VENUE:
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
MUSICAL
Winner of a record-setting 7 2012 Olivier Awards! The Royal Shakespeare Company's sensational production of Roald Dahl's muchloved story bursts onto the West End stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly and award-winning musician and
comedian Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an
extraordinary imagination. Directed by Matthew Warchus with choreography by Peter Darling (Billy Elliot the Musical). The
Evening Standard hails this production as "a triumph. Enchanting, bold and ingenious."
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday.
Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street London, WC2H. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
VENUE:
THE MISER
PLAY
Two-time Olivier award-winner Griff Rhys Jones stars in the hilarious new adaption of Moliere's classic comedy. Fanatical about
protecting his wealth, the paranoid Harpagon suspects all of trying to filch his fortune, and will go to any length to protect it. A
matchmaker motivated only by money, he sets his sights on wealthy spouses for his children, so his riches are safe from their
grubby hands. As true feelings and identities are revealed will Harpagon allow his children to follow their heart, or will his love of
gold prove all-consuming? Passion and purse strings go head to head in this rip roaring comedy.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 01 March to 10 June.
Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Rd., London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
VENUE:
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
MUSICAL
This hit musical, direct from Broadway, follows the legendary career of Berry Gordy and the creation of his musical empire,
Motown Records. Discover the story behind the beat that changed minds, touched lives and took the world by storm. MOTOWN
THE MUSICAL shows how one label and its roster of legendary artists created the soundtrack that transformed America and gave
the world a new musical vocabulary - the Motown Sound. With over 40 classic songs such as "My Girl," "What's Going On,"
"Dancing in the Street," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough."
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave., London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Tottenham Ct Rd.
VENUE:
THE MOUSETRAP
PLAY
Agatha Christie's classic is now in its 60th year of keeping audiences guessing! This world record-breaking production continues
to enthrall, to entertain and to thrill audiences still flocking to St Martin's Theatre from every corner of the globe. In her own
inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where
murder lurks around every corner. Be part of history. Get tickets to The Mousetrap .
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
St Martin’s Theatre, West Street, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
VENUE:
MURDER BALLAD
MUSICAL
Don't miss this thrilling new musical of love, obsession and murderous desire, starring Kerry Ellis and Ramin Karimloo. Sara, Tom
and Michael are three New Yorkers caught in a secret love triangle that could tear their lives apart. Life has not dealt any of them
the cards they wanted, and Sara is stuck in the middle, torn between her downtown past and her uptown future. Is the one that
got away really worth risking everything for? But in the true tradition of all great murder ballads, when songs of love-gone-wrong
are sung, blood must be spilled. A razor-sharp tale of modern relationships, abandoned dreams and treachery.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Sunday. Performances through 29 September to 29 October.
Arts Theatre, Newport St, London, WC2H. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
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WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
NICE FISH
PLAY
Direct from a sold out season in New York, Academy and Bafta Award-winner Mark Rylance returns to the West End a hit new
comic play written by Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins and directed by Claire van Kampen. On a frozen Minnesota lake, the ice is
beginning to creak and groan. It’s the end of the fishing season and on the frostbitten, unforgiving landscape, two old friends
are out on the ice and they are angling for something big, something down there that is pure need, something that, had it the
wherewithal, would swallow them whole. A sublimely playful, profound and very funny play.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 15 November to 04 February.
Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London, SW1Y. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
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NO MAN'S LAND
PLAY
Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Sean Mathias' acclaimed
production of the most brilliantly entertaining plays by Nobel Prize laureate Harold Pinter. One summer's evening, two ageing
writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst's stately house nearby. As
the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a
revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 17 December.
Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Rd., London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
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NO'S KNIFE
PLAY
‘Where would I go, if I could go, who would I be, if I could be, what would I say, if I had a voice, who says this, saying it’s me?’ The
world premiere of No’s Knife sees Samuel Beckett, a titan of theatrical writing, exploring the powerful resilience to stay alive.
Hard on the heels of a sold-out international tour of the Beckett Trilogy, Lisa Dwan presents a fresh and penetrating
interpretation of this monologue. Recognised as modern theatre’s foremost adaptor of Beckett’s work, Lisa brings her
unexpected and compelling voice to these hitherto unperformed writings.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 29 September to 15 October.
Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, London, SE1 Nearest Tube: Waterloo
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PETER PAN
PLAY
All children, except one, grow up... This winter, JM Barrie's much-loved tale takes flight. When Peter Pan leader of the Lost Boys,
loses his shadow during a visit to London, headstrong Wendy helps him re-attach it. In return she is invited to Neverland – where
Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook, played by Sophie Thompson await. Following the acclaimed Jane
Eyre, Sally Cookson brings her wondrously inventive Peter Pan to the NT after a sell-out run at Bristol Old Vic. Exploring the
possibilities and pain of growing up, it’s a riot of magic, mischief, music and make-believe.
SCHEDULE: Performances 16 Nov to 28 Jan. In repertory; please enquire or see online calendar.
Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1. Nearest Tube: Waterloo
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PETER PAN GOES WRONG
COMEDY
Mischief Theatre's Peter Pan Goes Wrong returns to the West End for a second disastrous limited season. Once again the
members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes. Will they
ever make it to Neverland? For the slickest show in the West End, DON'T see Peter Pan Goes Wrong!
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday. Performances 20 October to 29 January.
Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
MUSICAL
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his
physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart
cannot resist. Now in its 28th record-breaking year, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA continues to captivate audiences in London's
West End, after more than 11,000 performances. Andrew Lloyd Webber's mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery
and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, London, SW1Y. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
VENUE:
WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
COMEDY
Described as Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off, this is THE smash hit new comedy for 2014! The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society
are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does! The accident-prone
thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Given five stars from
the Daily Mail and called 'ridiculously funny' by Libby Purves. The Daily Telegraph sums it up as 'genuinely hilarious'. The Play
That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
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THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS
PLAY
From November 1915 to Easter 1916, as the rebellion builds to a climax half a mile away, the disparate residents of a Dublin
tenement go about their lives, peripheral to Ireland’s history. Playwright Sean O’Casey places a fixed lens to watch as a dozen
vivid characters come and go – selfless, hilarious and desperate by turns – while the heroic myth of Ireland is fought over
elsewhere. To mark the centenary of the Easter Rising, Howard Davies, who memorably brought O’Casey’s The Silver Tassie to
the NT stage in 2014, now tackles his greatest play.
SCHEDULE: Performances through 22 October. In repertory; please enquire or see online calendar.
Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1. Nearest Tube: Waterloo
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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
PLAY
All aboard! This stunning adaptation of E Nesbit’s classic novel features a stage built around a real train track, and a beautiful 60tonne locomotive that steams into the theatre to delight all ages. A truly unique theatrical experience, The Railway Children
returns to London after winning the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and sell-out seasons in its previous home at Waterloo.
You can find us amid the remarkable new developments on King’s Boulevard. Don't miss your chance to join Bobbie, Peter and
Phyllis on the adventure of a lifetime as they tell the story of how they became The Railway Children.
SCHEDULE: Performance schedule varies; please enquire or see online calendar. Through 8 January.
King's Cross Theatre, Goods Way, London, N1C Nearest Tube: King's Cross
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RENT
MUSICAL
Do not miss the legendary, multi-award-winning and ground-breaking rock musical RENT as it celebrates its incredible 20th
anniversary. This exhilarating landmark musical tells the thrilling story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to
survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess. Inspired by Puccini’s classic opera La Boheme,
RENT features unforgettable music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson including the much-loved songs Seasons of Love, Take Me of
Leave Me and La Vie Boheme. Winner of four Tony® Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, it ran on Broadway for an astonishing 12 years.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 08 December to 28 January.
St. James Theatre, Palace St, London, SW1E. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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SCHOOL OF ROCK
MUSICAL
The hit Broadway musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber is coming to London! Based on the iconic, hit movie, this irresistible new
musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at
a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight –A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping mind-blowing rock
band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? Following
rave reviews on Broadway, all ages are invited to bring their air guitar and unleash their inner rock god!
SCHEDULE: Wednesday – Monday. Dark Tuesday. Performances from 24 October.
New London Theatre, Drury Lane, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Holborn / Covent Garden
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STOMP
EVENT
Featured on the London 2012 Closing Ceremony and continuing its second sensational decade in London, STOMP is now
FRESHER, FASTER and FUNNIER than ever before, with new routines, new choreography and new music. This multi-award
winning show has a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance. Eight performers use everything from Zippo
lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good rhythm.
SCHEDULE: Thursday – Monday. Dark Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
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WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
SUNNY AFTERNOON
MUSICAL
Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon depicts the rise to stardom of The Kinks. Set against the
back-drop of a Britain caught mid-swing between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s, this production explores the euphoric
highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the irresistible music that influenced generations. The Kinks
exploded onto the 60’s music scene with a raw, energetic new sound that rocked a nation. But how did that happen, where
exactly did they come from and what happened next?
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances through 29 October.
Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London, SW1Y. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
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THIS HOUSE
PLAY
1974. The UK faces economic crisis and a hung parliament. In a culture hostile to cooperation, it's a period when votes in the
House of Commons are won or lost by one, when there are fist fights in the bars and when sick MPs are carried through the
lobby to register their vote. The building creaks under idiosyncrasies and arcane traditions. Set in the engine rooms of
Westminster, James Graham's This House strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes: the whips who
roll up their sleeves and on occasion bend the rules to shepherd and coerce a diverse chorus of MPs within the Mother of all
Parliaments.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 16 November to 25 February.
Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Rd., London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Leicester Square
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THRILLER - LIVE
MUSICAL
This spectacular concert celebrates the career of the world's greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop. Established in
2006, award-winning director Gary Lloyd brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael Jackson and the
Jackson 5. Thriller Live includes over two-hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that pays homage to the world-class spectacle of
Jackson's legendary live performances. Expect your favourite songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band,
including the smash hits: I Want You Back, ABC, Off The Wall, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, and Thriller, plus many more!
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Sunday. Dark Monday.
Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1. Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
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WICKED
MUSICAL
If you think you know the Wicked Witch of the West, think again... Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but
profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda
and a misunderstood green girl, Elphaba. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda
The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. The spectacular, multi award-winning stage musical, with music & lyrics by Stephen
Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, has become the most spellbinding and successful new musical in years.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wilton Road, London, SW1. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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WOYZECK
PLAY
People like us are unhappy in this world and in the next: if we made it to heaven, we’d have to help make it thunder.’ The multiaward winning Jack Thorne breathes new life into Woyzeck, one of the most influential plays ever written, creating for our time
what Büchner intended for his: an unforgettable howl of rage. Starring John Boyega (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force
Awakens).
SCHEDULE: Monday – Saturday. Dark Sunday. Performances 06 May to 24 June.
Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, London, SE1 Nearest Tube: Waterloo
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THE WOMAN IN BLACK
PLAY
Since 1989, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most exciting, spooky, gripping and successful theatre
events ever staged. Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's bestselling novel
combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It is a formula that
provides audiences with an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world.
SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Saturday. Dark Sunday.
Fortune Theatre, Russell Street, London, WC2. Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
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WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
ATTRACTIONS, SIGHTSEEING TOURS, AND OTHER UK ESSENTIALS
BLENHEIM PALACE
ATTRACTION
Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the principal residence of the
dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one
of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1722. Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1987. Outside you can try not to get lost in the worlds most famous maze or visit the Privy garden restored to its 1702 glory.
SCHEDULE: Open daily with some exceptions.
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, OX20 1PP. Nearest Rail: Oxford
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ENGLISH HERITAGE OVERSEAS VISITORS PASS
ATTRACTION
Perfect for touring holidays in England, the Overseas Visitor Pass is the value for money attractions pass to England’s heritage.
Valid for either 9 or 16 consecutive days it includes free entry to over 400 historic properties and hundreds of exciting events.
Amongst the most famous historic properties available to visit with this pass: mysterious Stonehenge; Hadrian’s Wall; Dover
Castle, Kent; Apsley House, also known as ‘Number 1 London; Osborne, Queen Victorias, beloved seaside retreat; Kenilworth
Castle in Warwick; Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, where the legend of King Arthur was born. Available as single, pairs, and families!
SCHEDULE: Open daily with some exceptions.
Various Properties.
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THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD
ATTRACTION
London’s newest and most eagerly awaited attraction is now open! The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London
skyline, designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano. At a height of 1,016ft, the tallest building in Western Europe, The Shard
redefines London’s skyline and is a dynamic symbol of London, recognizable throughout the world. The View is situated at the
top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72, and almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London. 800ft into the
skies above London, you’ll experience an astonishing 360 degree, 40 mile view over the city and beyond unfurled beneath you.
SCHEDULE: Open Daily.
The Shard, Joiner Street, London SE1. Nearest Tube: London Bridge
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BIG BUS TOUR
SIGHTSEEING
Your open-top bus tour offers you a day to explore all of London’s famous landmarks and reveals London’s colourful 2,000-year
history and the hop-on, hop-off facility will enable you to get on and off the bus at many places of interest. Your tour includes
your a choice of a recorded commentary or a live commentary delivered by entertaining guides, a free cruise on the river Thames
and four guided walking tours for you to enjoy. The Big Bus Sightseeing Tour is a safe and relaxed way to experience this great
city. The perfect introduction to London and a fun day out for all.
SCHEDULE: Available daily except Christmas Day.
48 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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BUCKINGHAM PALACE SUMMER OPENING
ATTRACTION
Buckingham Palace serves as both the office and London residence of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as the administrative
headquarters of the Royal Household. It is one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. During August and
September when The Queen makes her annual visit to Scotland, the Palace's 19 state rooms are open to visitors for an
unforgettable experience, including treasured paintings, sculpture, furniture, and porcelain. Please enquire about the State
Rooms-Royal Mews Ticket, which includes entry to the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. Tickets sell out, book now!
SCHEDULE: State Rooms and State Rooms-Royal Mews Available Aug - Sep 2016. On sale soon.
Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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COCA-COLA LONDON EYE
ATTRACTION
Coca-Cola London Eye is the world's tallest cantileverd observation wheel, over 40 stories high, with miles of panoramic views on
a clear day. The gradual flight in one of 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and offers spectacular views
of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral. The London Eye is the most
distinctive addition this century to the world’s greatest city, loved by Britons and tourists alike! Standard Flight and Fast-Track
options are available.
SCHEDULE: Open daily except Christmas Day and some exceptions.
Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1. Nearest Tube: Waterloo or Westminster
VENUE:
WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
ATTRACTION
Hampton Court has grown from humble beginnings in the 11th century to one of the finest palaces in the world. Over 800 years
of history can be explored through this magnificent palace whose previous owners include Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII and
Elizabeth I. Visitors are offered an introductory exhibition, a guide through Tudor kitchens, a costume guide tour, and the
opportunity to see the Queen's state apartments, the King's apartments, the Wolsey and Georgian rooms, and the most
impressive Great Hall, Englands last and greatest medievel hall.
SCHEDULE: Open daily with some exceptions.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8. Nearest Rail: Hampton Court Palace
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HARRY POTTER - WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR LONDON
TOUR
People the world-over have been enchanted by the Harry Potter films for nearly a decade. And now, for the first time, the doors
are going to be opened for everyone at the studio where it first began. You'll have the chance to go behind-the-scenes and see
many things the camera never showed. From breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and animatronics, explore
a unique showcase of the extraordinary British artistry, technology and talent that went into making the most successful film
series of all time. Tour includes return transportation.
SCHEDULE: Available daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
DEPARTS: Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
JACK THE RIPPER COACH AND WALKING TOUR
TOUR
Your tour begins with a coach drive direct to the dark side of London. See the Old Bailey, the Royal London Hospital where the
Elephant Man lived, and where Braveheart was tortured, and hear tales of gangland warfare, butcherous barbers and great train
robbers. In the East End, a hotbed of crime and vice in the 19th century, you'll leave the coach and walk his death trail inspecting
the murder sites, deciphering the evidence and discussing his suspects. End the tour in the Sherlock Holmes Pub, which boasts a
wide collection of the investigators memorabilia.
SCHEDULE: Duration 3 hours. Departures daily, except Tuesday and Thursday.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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KENSINGTON PALACE
ATTRACTION
Enjoy a wide range of daytime and evening events at the newly renovated Palace, including exhibitions, special activities, tours,
talks and live performances. Enjoy four redesigned visitor routes revealing both the secret and public lives of Kensington's
inhabitants. Enjoy FASHION RULES, a glamorous new exhibition featuring rare and exquisite dresses from HM Queen Elizabeth II,
Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales, and VICTORIA REVEALED, discovering stories from Queen Victoria's life told in
her own words; the magnificent King's State Apartments; the world-renown Palace Gardens; and much more.
SCHEDULE: Open daily with some exceptions.
Kensington Gardens, London, W8. Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington
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LEEDS CASTLE, CANTERBURY, DOVER & GREENWICH
TOUR
Enjoy a private tour of Leeds Castle, described as the "loveliest castle in the world", exploring the chapel, galleries, courtyards
and banqueting hall. Then, see the famous white cliffs of Dover with a scenic drive along the old coastal road before stopping for
lunch (not included). Then visit the ancient city of Canterbury and its Cathedral, the center of Christian worship for almost 1,700
years. Finally, end the tour with a visit through Greenwich, and enjoy an exclusive reception of tea/sparkling wine and muffins, as
you gently cruise on the Thames back to central London.
SCHEDULE: Duration 9 hours. Departures daily except Thursday and Sunday. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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MAGIC OF LONDON WITH CHAMPAGNE TEA
TOUR
Following a coach drive past London's most famous landmarks, arrive at the Tower of London and be met by Yeoman Warder for
a private guided tour, including the Crown Jewels before it opens to the public. Then head to The Mall to watch the Changing of
the Guard. Next, take a short cruise on the River Thames before a break for lunch. At St. Paul's Cathedral, listen to the 1695 organ
that Mendelssohn played, and gain special entry to Whispering Gallery, not usually visited by groups. Ends with a full champagne
afternoon tea at Park Plaza Westminster Hotel, with great views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
SCHEDULE: Duration 8 hours. Departures daily. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
VENUE:
WHAT’S ON
LONDON 2016 - 2017
OXFORD, STRATFORD, WARWICK CASTLE & COTSWOLDS
TOUR
At Warwick Castle, the greatest medieval castle in Britain, enter over the footbridge and explore the castles ramparts, towers and
gardens. In charming Stratford-Upon-Avon, you'll explore the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Lunch in a 15th century inn in
the picturesque Cotswolds (food/drink not included). Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, boasts one of the worlds greatest - and
oldest - universities. Enjoy a unique, all-access tour, before heading to the colleges spectacular dining hall, chosen as a key
location in the Harry Potter films.
SCHEDULE: Duration 11 hours. Departures daily. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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ROYAL LONDON MORNING TOUR
TOUR
Following a coach drive past London's most famous landmarks, including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, and along the
Embankment, arrive at the Tower of London and be met by Yeoman Warder for a private tour, including being the first group of
the day to see the Crown Jewels before it opens to the public. After free time, head to The Mall to watch the Changing of the
Guard ceremony. Next, a short cruise on the River Thames ending near Big Ben, where you can depart, or join the group for a
traditional pub lunch in Whitehall (food/drink not included).
SCHEDULE: Duration 4 hours. Departures daily. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
VENUE:
ROYAL MORNING WINDSOR CASTLE TOUR
TOUR
At Windsor Castle, over 900 years of royal history are waiting for you. From William the Conqueror all the way through to our
current Queen, successive monarchs have lived here and left their mark on what is now the largest continuously occupied castle
in the world. Your ticket allows entrance to the castle, so you can see for yourself the splendour of St. Georges Chapel and the
sumptuous state apartments. Then explore Windsor itself is a pretty town full of traditional shops and historic pubs.
SCHEDULE: Duration 5 hours. Departures Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
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TOWER OF LONDON
ATTRACTION
In the early 1080s, William the Conqueror began to build a massive stone tower at the centre of his London fortress. Nothing like
it had ever been seen before. Take a guided tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around one of the most famous fortified
buildings in the world. Discover its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal,
menagerie and jewel house. Visit the Queen's Crown Jewels, the White Tower which today houses displays from the Royal
Armouries’ collection, the Medieval Palace's fabulous interiors used by medieval kings and queens, and so much more!
SCHEDULE: Open daily except 24-26 December and 1 January.
Tower Hill, London EC3N. Nearest Tube: Tower Hill
VENUE:
TOTAL LONDON FULL-DAY TOUR WITH LONDON EYE
TOUR
Following a coach drive past London's most famous landmarks, arrive at the Tower of London and be met by Yeoman Warder for
a private guided tour, including the Crown Jewels before it opens to the public. Then head to The Mall to watch the Changing of
the Guard. Next, take a short cruise on the River Thames before a break for lunch. At St. Paul's Cathedral, listen to the 1695 organ
that Mendelssohn played, and gain special entry to Whispering Gallery, not usually visited by groups. End with a flight on the
London Eye, one of the world's highest observation wheels, offering panoramic views from 40 stories in the air.
SCHEDULE: Duration 8 hours. Departures daily. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
VENUE:
WINDSOR CASTLE, STONEHENGE AND BATH
TOUR
Be amongst the first people to enter Windsor Castle, where 900 years of royal history are waiting to be discovered. See
Runnymede where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215. Soak up the charming atmosphere of your traditional pub lunch, included
in the price (through 31 March). Unlock the secrets of Stonehenge, the remarkable and mysterious feat of engineering and
design. Then, enjoy the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, followed by time to shop and explore - why not head to the Jane Austen
Centre or enjoy afternoon tea in the Pump Rooms while listening to a string quartet? (Roman Baths Entry included from 01 April.)
SCHEDULE: Duration 12 hours. Departures daily, with some exceptions. Hotel pick-up available.
Premium Tours, Victoria Coach Station, London, Sw1V. Nearest Tube: Victoria
VENUE: