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SINATRA THE MUSICAL
It is New Year’s Eve, 1942, and a skinny 27year-old Italian-American singer is about to
give a performance that will change music
history. Featuring over twenty classic hits,
including ‘That’s Life’, ‘The Best Is Yet to
Come’ and ‘I‘ve Got the World on a String’.
From 24 June.
ALDWYCH THEATRE
Aldwych, WC2 (0345 200 7981)
WICKED
The West End and Broadway musical
phenomenon, which tells the untold story of
two unlikely friends’ extraordinary adventures
in Oz, on their journey to becoming Glinda
The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE
Wilton Road, SW1 (0333 009 6690)
MATILDA
Critically acclaimed Royal Shakespeare
Company production of Roald Dahl’s book,
directed by Matthew Warchus.
CAMBRIDGE THEATRE
Earlham Street, WC2
TITANIQUE
Camp reimagining of the maritime
blockbuster, which makes a musical fantasia
of the famous film and promises plenty of
deranged fun.
CRITERION THEATRE
Piccadilly Circus, W1 (020 7839 8811)
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
Fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true
story of the twisted secret mission that won us
World War II. Until 26 September.
FORTUNE THEATRE
Russell Street, WC2 (03330 096 690)
THE PRODUCERS
Based on the classic cult film, the original
Broadway production won a record twelve
Tony Awards. Until 19 September.
GARRICK THEATRE
Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0330 333 4811)
OLIVER!
Directed and choreographed by Matthew
Bourne, this version of Dickens’ favourite tale
has a wonderful score, including Food
Glorious Food and Consider Yourself.
GIELGUD THEATRE
Shaftesbury Ave, W1 (0344 482 5151)
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
Winner of six Olivier Awards, this staging of
the celebrated 1988 animated feature film is
an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring
the magical fantasy world of childhood.
GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE
Drury Lane, WC2 (020 3925 2998)
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Long running epic romance by Andrew Lloyd
Webber, set in a Paris opera house where a
deformed phantom stalks his prey.
HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE
Haymarket, SW1
CABARET
Award-winning revival of Kander and Ebb’s
iconic musical, featuring Wilkommen, Maybe
This Time, Money and the title number.
KIT KAT CLUB
Northumberland Ave., WC2 (0333 009 6690)
THE LION KING
Disney‘s phenomenally successful animated
film is transformed into a spectacular stage
musical.
LYCEUM THEATRE
Wellington Street, WC2 (0844 871 3000)
HADESTOWN
Multi-award-winning musical that transports
you to the Underworld, with a joyful
combination of folk, pop, Dixieland and blues.
LYRIC THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue W1 (0330 333 4812)
MAMMA MIA!
Hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, set
around the story of a mother and daughter on
the eve of the daughter’s wedding.
NOVELLO THEATRE
Aldwych, WC2 (0344 482 5151)
THE BOOK OF MORMON
A crude, satirical show telling the story of two
young and naive mormon missionaries.
PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE
Coventry Street, W1 (0344 482 5151)
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
A world of splendour and romance, of eyepopping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory.
PICCADILLY THEATRE
Denman Street, W1 (0333 009 6690)
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL
Based on Tim Burton’s beloved movie classic,
this life-affirming musical tells the tale of
Lydia Deetz, an unusual teenager sharing her
home with a pair of newly-deads and the
demonic ghost with the most, Beetlejuice.
PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE
Old Compton Street, WC2 (0344 482 5151)
Photo: Johan Persson
MUSICALS
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL
Bringing one of Britain’s best-loved characters
to life on stage, this new production is jampacked with irresistible songs, dazzling
choreography – and marmalade sandwiches.
SAVOY THEATRE
Strand, WC2 (0333 009 6690)
AVENUE Q
Tony Award-winning musical about a creature
called Princeton, who ends up on New York’s
rundown Avenue Q, but soon strikes up
friendships with his colourful neighbours.
Charming and hilarious. Until 29 August.
SHAFTESBURY THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2
LES MISERABLES
Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical
continues to enthral.
SONDHEIM THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2 (0344 482 5151)
DISNEY’S HERCULES
Disney’s musical, inspired by the animated
film, based on the ancient myth, delivers a
thrilling night out that leaves you ready to
conquer anything.
THEATRE ROYAL
Drury Lane, WC2
SIX THE MUSICAL
Tudor Queens meet Pop Princesses in a
musical depiction of the six wives of Henry VIII.
VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
Strand, WC2 (0330 333 4814)
HAMILTON
Lin-Manuel Miranda's multi award-winning
musical, based on one of America’s Founding
Fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE
Victoria Street, SW1 (0344 482 5151)
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