First up this week is news that the fantastic double whammy of Henry IV Part 1 and Part 2 at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is extending. You’ve now got until 9 October to catch this pair of incredible shows. I’ve seen …
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11 Feb
2010
2010
Have Your Say About London Theatre in the Olivier Awards
Yes, there might be a lot of buzz about the Oscars around at the moment, but here in London, theatre-lovers like me are more interested in the Oliviers! On 21 March at the Grosvenor House Hotel, the Laurence Olivier Awards …
Read more...28 Jan
2010
2010
Thursday Theatre News: Hairspray, Kath and Kim and Shakespeare’s Globe
I’ll start with today’s sad news: Hairspray is closing. Just two and a half years into its big-haired run, the award-winning musical will close on 28 March. (And I *still* haven’t seen it! Gutted.) On a brighter note: if you were …
Read more...21 Jan
2010
2010
Thursday Theatre News: Wicked, Dirty Dancing and National Theatre Excitement
In a week dominated by a trip to see Legally Blonde (yes, I’m still humming the songs), there’s nice news from another pair of London musicals. Wicked has been voted the best musical of the Noughties by visitors to show-and-stay.co.uk, …
Read more...7 Jan
2010
2010
Thursday Theatre News: Musicals, Jeremy Irons, and Shakespeare in Westminster Abbey
Firstly, happy 25th birthday, Les Misérables! Yes, 2010 marks the musical’s quarter-century in London. If you haven’t seen it yet and you love big, sweeping, emotional, epic musicals, I can’t recommend Les Misérables enough. It’s one of my top 10 …
Read more...10 Dec
2009
2009
Thursday Theatre News: TV Stars Swamp London’s Stages!
For those of you who like to see your favourite stars of the small screen on stage when you visit London, there’s lots of pleasing cast news for London’s theatres this week. Romola Garai, who was so fantastic in the …
Read more...19 Nov
2009
2009
In Pictures: Ice Penguins in Leicester Square
Leicester Square welcomed some cool customers this week to celebrate Christmas in the West End: click on the thumbnails above to see more… Artists created four 1m-tall ice penguins enjoying the various attractions of the West End: shopping, dining, culture …
Read more...6 Nov
2009
2009
Last Night’s Visit London Awards 2009
Last night, Westfield London was home to the BT Visit London Awards 2009. After a champagne reception, guests made their way through to the Atrium of the shopping centre. Screened off with flowing curtains from high on the first floor, the …
Read more...29 Oct
2009
2009
Join in Wicked Day this Halloween Weekend
Wicked Day is an international celebration of the hit West End musical Wicked, and a chance for you to have fun and raise money for a great cause. Pop down to the Lawrence Gall at the Royal Horticultural Halls on …
Read more...17 Sep
2009
2009
A Wicked Weekend in London
We know it’s a bit early for Halloween, but here are some ideas for a frighteningly fun weekend in London.
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