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Abigail’s Party at the Menier Chocolate Factory

WestEndTheatre — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:36:56 +0000

Mike Leigh’s classic comedy makes a welcome return to the stage in a brand new production directed by Lindsay Posner (Noises Off) and starring Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders) as Beverly.

One Man, Two Guvnors at Theatre Royal Haymarket

WestEndTheatre — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:30:10 +0000

The National Theatre’s sell-out production of hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors now transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Richard Bean’s English version of Carlo Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters now stars Owain Arthur and Jodie Prenger.

The Houdini Experience starring Hans Klok at the Peacock Theatre

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:37:06 +0000

For the first time ever, Hans Klok, the Master of Mystery, arrives at the Peacock Theatre for five weeks only. Described as a ‘chilling, thrilling and breathtakingly amazing show’, Hans Klok, his Divas of Magic and a company of world-class variety and circus acts perform illusions, daredevil stunts and wizardry unlike anything ever seen before.

The Duchess Of Malfi at the Old Vic Theatre

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:31:45 +0000

Eve Best (Nurse Jackie) returns to The Old Vic in John Webster’s great Jacobean tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Sex With a Stranger at the Trafalgar Studios

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:28:02 +0000

Stefan Golaszewski, writer of BBC 3′s hit sitcom Him & Her, presents his brilliant new play starring Russell Tovey (Being Human), Naomi Sheldon (Daisy Pulls It Off) and Jaime Winstone (Dagenham Girls).

National Theatre 2012 Season

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:42:45 +0000

The National Theatre of Great Britain is one of the world’s major theatre producing houses, staging over 20 theatre productions a year across three auditoriums – the Olivier, Lyttelton and Cottesloe Theatres – and presenting a mix of new plays and classics, with up to six productions in repertory at any one time.

National Theatre 2012 Season

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Set in a dark and magical landscape of singing pensioners, fanatical atheists and imminent apocalypse, more

Can We Talk About This?
DV8′s new production examines how events have reflected and influenced multicultural policies, more

Juno and the Paycock
One of the great plays of the twentieth century, Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock offers a devastating more

She Stoops to Conquer
One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Oliver Goldsmith’s more

The Comedy Of Errors
Shakespeare’s furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world and stars Lenny Henry. more

Travelling Light
Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating more

… And now playing in the West End

The Pitmen Painters
Following celebrated seasons at the National Theatre and on Broadway, Lee Hall’s The Pitmen Painters more

War Horse
The National Theatre’s sell out production transfers to the New London Theatre. Life sized puppets depict more

Sadler’s Wells 2012 Season

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:27:54 +0000

Sadler’s Wells is the UK’s leading dance house, dedicated to bringing the very best international and UK dance to London. Sadler’s Wells’ has been a place of entertainment for over 300 years, ever since a Mr Dick Sadler opened his ‘musick house’ in Islington in the 1680s. The brand new Sadler’s Wells theatre opened in October 1998.

Sadler’s Wells 2012 Season

Akram Khan – DESH
Sadlers Wells presents the return of Akram Khans contemporary solo work, DESH, which was lavished more

BalletBoyz The Talent
Adam, Anthony, Ed, Leon, Luke, Matt, Miguel and Taylor are the remarkable dancers who were handpicked more

Compania Antonio Gades – Fuenteovejuna
This year, Antonio Gades’s company perform his folk-dance-drama interpretation of Lope de Vega’s play, more

Danza Contemporanea De Cuba
Danza Contemporanea de Cuba returns to London following its first hugely popular visit in 2010. more

Flamenco Gala – Dancing to Lorca
Three of flamenco’s leading female dancers, Carmen Cortés, Rafaela Carrasco and Olga Pericet share the more

Gerardo Nunez and Carmen Cortes
Known for his awe-inspiring speed and soulful performances, leading flamenco guitarist Gerardo Nunez more

Ivan Putrov – Men in Motion
Former Royal Ballet Principal, Ivan Putrov, presents an evening of works exploring the beauty of the more

Jose Merce – In Concert
Famous flamenco cantaor José Mercé returns to Sadler’s Wells for the first time since 2003. more

Manuela Carrasco – Suspiro Flamenco
Part of Sadler’s Wells’ Flamenco Festival London. more

Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures
As part of New Adventures’ 25th anniversary celebrations, Britain’s favourite choreographer, Matthew more

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker
New Adventures’ much loved production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is back for a limited Christmas Season more

Matthew Bourne’s Play Without Words
Returning for its first revival as part of New Adventures 25th anniversary celebration, Matthew Bournes more

Nederlands Dans – Mixed Bill
After wowing Sadler’s Wells audiences with their performances here in 2010 to celebrate NDTs 50th anniversary, more

Olga Pericet Company – Rosa, Metal y Ceniza
Olga Pericet is one of the most versatile flamenco bailaoras performing today. Her work spans traditional more

Rafael Amargo Company – Poet in New York
Rafael Amargo’s shows infuse the purest essence of flamenco with other choreographic trends, creating more

Richard Alston Dance Company – Mixed Bill
This mixed programme is made up of Alston’s iconic Roughcut, the urgent In Lie of the Land and Alston’s more

The Most Incredible Thing
Following its sell-out success in 2011, pop legends Pet Shop Boys and maverick choreographer Javier more

Vicente Amigo – In Concert
Latin Grammy Award-winning Vicente Amigo has been dubbed one of the most accomplished flamenco guitarists more

Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain at the Garrick Theatre

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:13:08 +0000

Don’t miss this hilarious history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Based on the children’s books and popular BAFTA-winning TV show of the same name, Horrible Histories brings history to life for all ages.

All New People starring Zach Braff at the Duke of York’s Theatre

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:07:02 +0000

Star of Scrubs, Zach Braff, writes and stars in this sensationally funny comedy about a man who has hit rock bottom, and a motley parade of misfits who show up to change his life forever. The show enjoyed rave reviews from US critics and now debuts in London for a strictly limited season.

Absent Friends at the Harold Pinter Theatre

WestEndTheatre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:59:08 +0000

Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy of manners makes a welcome return to the West End starring The IT Crowd’s Katherine Parkinson, Kara Tointon and Reece Shearsmith.