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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Who’s your inner West End child? by Carly-Ann Clements

It's official Kids Week! And when you're accompanying your child, niece or grandson to the theatre, you'll be forgiven for getting into the spirit of things. We all have an inner child. But …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:46AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

A Gran Day Out at The Mousetrap announced by Carly-Ann Clements

This year, Mousetrap Theatre Projects is celebrating its 20th anniversary of its Family First Nights. To mark the occasion, they are launching A Gran Day Out. A Gran Day Out is inviting all …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:52AM

New production by Robert Icke announced by Carly-Ann Clements

Multi-award-winner Robert Icke is returning to the Almeida Theatre this October with a brand new production of Henrik Ibsen’s The Wild Duck. The post New production by Robert Icke announce…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:46AM

You have another chance to see Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl by Carly-Ann Clements

Back in 2015, the Menier Chocolate Factory put on the first full-scale revival of Funny Girl. The three-month run sold out in a day and the critics loved it. The show quickly transferred to …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:15AM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Introduce your young child to theatre this Kids Week by Carly-Ann Clements

Your child's firsts are precious. So your child's first trip to the theatre should be no different. If you're yet to venture to see a show with your little one, this Kids Week is the perfect…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:01AM
Monday, July 30, 2018

Celebrate International Friendship Day with these theatre buddies by Carly-Ann Clements

Can you believe it? Another year has been and gone and it's already International Friendship Day again. Time flies when you're having fun with pals. And today is the perfect day to celebrat…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:26PM

More tickets to Harry Potter And The Cursed Child announced by Carly-Ann Clements

Tomorrow, the world's most famous wizard, Harry Potter, turns 38 and the internationally renowned show Harry Potter And The Cursed Child will enter its third year. To mark these momentous o…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:34AM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

Plan your perfect day in Theatreland by Carly-Ann Clements

Whether you're a born and bred Londoner or you're making a day trip, you have something in common; you don't make the most out of the city. The capital has so much to do, see, experience and…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:39PM

If the cast of Love Island were musical characters by Carly-Ann Clements

For another year, Love Island has swept the nation and had all of us getting far too involved in other people's relationships. Love them or hate them, the characters in the villa have defini…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:07AM

The Simon And Garfunkel Story is coming to the West End by Carly-Ann Clements

It's strange to say but the West End will soon be welcoming the Sound Of Silence. Don't worry, the shows will go on at full volume but an exciting show is coming to town for a strictly limit…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:23AM

Bat Out Of Hell rides on into 2019 by Carly-Ann Clements

Jim Steinman's epic rock musical, Bat Out Of Hell, has enjoyed its time in the West End so much, it's sticking around a bit longer. The new show that's been wowing audiences with its monster…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:45AM
Monday, July 23, 2018

Rehearsal shots of Broken Wings by Carly-Ann Clements

This summer, a brand-new musical is coming to London for four days only and we've got a sneak peek at what you can expect. The post Rehearsal shots of Broken Wings appeared first on Official…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:49AM
Friday, July 20, 2018

Exclusive performances, cast changes and more! This week in London theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

This week, we've seen some cast shake-ups, some sneak peeks and one incredible exclusive amongst other news and events in theatre this week. If you missed anything from the world of the West…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:51AM

Everything you need to know about 42nd Street by Carly-Ann Clements

Are you ready to hear the beat of dancing feet on 42nd Street? If you're yet to see the toe-tapping extravaganza, what are you waiting for? Here is everything you need to know about the show…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:27AM
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Be in the know this Kids Week by Carly-Ann Clements

Taking your child to the theatre is a special experience. But it's also a nerve-wracking one. Determining whether a show is suitable for your child and your parenting can be quite difficult.…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:28AM

West End Bares 2018 is Top Off The Pops by Carly-Ann Clements

Actors may seem to bare it all while on a London stage eight times a week. But that opinion changes once a year when the West End's cheekiest fundraising event sweeps into town. West End Bar…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:35AM

Reasons to see: A Monster Calls by Carly-Ann Clements

Patrick Ness' children's' novel about a 13-year-old boy trying to cope with his mother's illness was an instant success having won the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals in 2011. Now, Sally Cook…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:56AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Loved the film? You’ll love these Kids Week shows by Carly-Ann Clements

Getting your kid away from a screen is like trying to ply chewing gum out of your hair. But if you can take what's on that screen and present it to them IRL, you'll be a hero. This Kids Week…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:17PM

In pictures: First look at Sounds and Sorcery at The Vaults by Carly-Ann Clements

On these hot summer nights, sleeping well enough to enter a dream-like state is pretty unlikely. Luckily, you can walk into a fantasy land worthy of your top three dreams at The Vaults this …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:49AM
Monday, July 16, 2018

Get some adult time before the summer holiday by Carly-Ann Clements

While your children are excitedly counting down the days until the summer holidays, you're anxiously eking out every moment of adulthood you have left before your life is overtaken with trip…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:07PM
Friday, July 13, 2018

From pop-ups to star casting, here’s the week in theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

There's been all sorts of exciting news in the West End from pop-up shops to charity performances. If you missed any theatre news this past week, here's all you need to know. The post From p…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:08PM

Get ready for Kids Week with this epic playlist by Carly-Ann Clements

Kids Week is almost here! And the school holidays are even sooner. Fill those soon-to-be empty hours you've been stressing about AND get you and your family ready for your upcoming theatre t…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:19PM

School Of Rock enrols a new cast by Carly-Ann Clements

There may only be a week of school left for most youngsters in the UK, but for the kids of School Of Rock, term is just beginning. A brand new cast has just been announced for the Olivier Aw…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:16AM

An Aladdin and The Lion King pop-up is coming to Covent Garden by Carly-Ann Clements

Nothing excites a Londoner more than the phrase "pop-up". And if you add a pinch of Disney magic, a dab of theatrical class and free entry, you're on for the hottest pop-up of the summer. F…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:36AM
Wednesday, July 11, 2018

In photos: First look at As You Like It by Carly-Ann Clements

These dry, balmy evenings are best spent in a park where you can soak up those long nights and precious sun rays. So if you can combine a bit of theatre with a trip to one of London's finest…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:16AM
Tuesday, July 10, 2018

9 ways to prepare your child for Kids Week by Carly-Ann Clements

Kids Week is almost here! Whether it's your child's first time going to the theatre or it's already a life-long habit, it's a very exciting time. But, it's important you prepare your young'u…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:15PM
Monday, July 9, 2018

In photos: How the West End celebrated Pride by Carly-Ann Clements

On Saturday, up to a million people lined the streets of our capital to watch and celebrate the Pride In London Parade. And along with the hundreds of thousands of people flying the rainbow …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:04PM
Sunday, July 8, 2018

Beat the heat in the West End by Carly-Ann Clements

Things are well and truly hotting up in London. So step out of the crowd, escape the mugginess and cool off at the theatre instead. The post Beat the heat in the West End appeared first on O…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:15AM
Friday, July 6, 2018

The week in theatre by Carly-Ann Clements

The past week in theatre has been full of exciting news and openings. From eagerly-anticipated transfers to star casting, it's all been happening in the West End this week. In case you misse…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:15PM

Pucker up for theatre’s 7 best kisses by Carly-Ann Clements

It's International Kissing Day! Now, you might be tempted to curl up on the sofa with a tub of ice-cream and watch some smooch-filled films but we've got a better idea. The post Pucker up f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:02PM

Reasons to see: The Jungle by Carly-Ann Clements

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle stunned its audiences during its Young Vic run. Now, it's literally taken over the Playhouse Theatre to share a moving, humbling and harrowing accou…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:11AM