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Sondheim Theatre Best Seats and Seating Plan
Sondheim Theatre is named after the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim (the clue is...
26 Jun, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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The Big Summer Theatre Event has landed!
As the city buzzes with excitement from Wimbledon, the Euros, and the Olympics, London is the pla...
25 Jun, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Hercules is heading to the West End
It’s not a myth! More than two and a half decades since the animated Disney musical, everyone’s f...
24 Jun, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Vaudeville Theatre Best Seats and Seating Plan
The Vaudeville Theatre, located on The Strand, opened in 1870 and is close neighbours with the Ad...
20 Jun, 2024 | By James Wareham
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Criterion Theatre Best Seats and Seating Plan
Initially intended as a concert hall, the Criterion Theatre first opened in 1873 and is the only ...
20 Jun, 2024 | By James Wareham
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Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about Kiss Me, Kate?
Kiss Me, Kate made history when it became the first ever Best Musical winner at the 3rd annual To...
19 Jun, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers the Play?
Almost five decades since the comedy classic hit our TV screens, the first official stage adaptat...
16 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about People, Places and Things?
The Olivier award winning production has returned to the West End for it’s third stint in the cap...
15 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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People, Places and New Production Shots
Following a critically acclaimed stint in Broadway, and two award-winning sold out runs in the We...
9 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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MJ the Musical extends West End run and releases first photos!
MJ the Musical has started somethin’ pretty special! Following yesterdays thrilling preview, the ...
7 Mar, 2024 | By Sian McBride
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First look: For Black Boys release new production shots
Red and yellow and pink and green, purple, and orange and blue, we have the first For Black Boys…...
5 Mar, 2024 | By Sian McBride