Save over £30 on 3 great musicals

Save over £30 on tickets to see each of these three fabulous West End musicals: Blood Brothers starring Nikki Evans at the Phoenix Theatre; Dreamboats and Petticoats starring Tony Christie at the Playhouse Theatre; and All The Fun of the Fair starring David Essex at the Garrick Theatre.

Blood Brothers

Written by the legendary Willy Russell, Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.

The incredible score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time – scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway – Blood Brothers is celebrating 22 years in London’s West End.

Blood Brothers is now starring Nikki Evans (The X-Factor) as Mrs Johnstone.

“A MIRACLE! STILL UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE” The Spectator.

“GRIPPING, GRITTY AND SUPERBLY HUMMABLE – IT’S A MUST!” Mail On Sunday.

“THE BEST MUSICAL IN THE WEST END” The Mirror.

Special offer: Save £31.50 on tickets to Blood Brothers at the Phoenix Theatre

Dreamboats & Petticoats

70s pop star Tony Christie (“Is This The Way To Amarillo”) and hot new star Alexis Gerred star in the joyous musical Dreamboats and Petticoats.

Inspired by the albums, Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with Universal Music present Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical, written by Marks and Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds Of A Feather, and Shine On Harvey Moon, will give you the greatest time of your life – taking you back to a time when each passing week brought another classic track. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more.

In 1961 emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans – and more importantly, the gorgeous Laura. But when Laura shows that she’s no slouch with the guitar, rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons…..

Featuring the hit songs Lets Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Shaking All Over, In Dreams, Bobby’s Girl, Three Steps To Heaven, Little Town Flirt, Only Sixteen, Almost Grown, Sleepwalk, Runaround Sue, The Locomotion, Happy Birthday Sweet 16, What A Wonderful World, Half Way To Paradise, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era!

Special offer: Save £30.50 on tickets to see Dreaboats and Petticoats at the Playhouse Theatre

All the Fun of the Fair

David Essex and Boogie Nights creator Jon Conway invite you to a roller coaster ride of a musical, underscored by a helter- skelter of David Essex hit songs.

Inspired by David’s debut album ‘All The Fun Of The Fair’, David plays fun fair owner Levi Lee, recently widowed and father of a rebellious teenage son. Danger and mysticism lurk in the future, as predicted by the gypsy fortune teller who is in love with Levi. This moving and contemporary story with a heartbreaking twist, reaches out to every parent and anyone who has ever been torn in love.

Dodgems and motorbikes, crafty cons and candy floss, fairground horses and fights, along with romance and rock and roll bring out the carnival atmosphere in this fun-loving show.

Fabulous songs in the show- all hits for David Essex – include A Winter’s Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star and Silver Dream Machine.

Alongside David Essex, the cast includes Christopher Timothy, Louise English and the leading role of the son, Jack, will be played by Michael Pickering.

The show is directed by David Gilmore with set and costume designs by Ian Westbrook.

Special offer: Save £30 on tickets to see All The Fun of the Fair at the Garrick Theatre

Dine for Free Summer 2010 Promotion

Welcome to our annual summer “Dine for Free” promotion, offering thousands of free meals in West End restaurants when booking tickets to a show.

Simply choose the show you would like to see and we’ll do the rest. On booking the package, your table reservation will be automatically made for you at the restaurant – which is chosen for its high-quality and proximity to the theatre. Many of the packages include a choice of either pre or post theatre dining, allowing you to choose whether to eat before or after the show.

* Please note: Free Dinner packages are available for all the shows featured below. For some shows there are also dinner packages listed that are priced at ticket face value plus additional fee, please check each package for details.

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Save £13.50 on tickets to Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Save £13.50 on tickets to see Jason Donovan in the smash-hit new musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Monday-Thursday Evenings and Thursday Matinees until the 27th May

Priscilla Queen of the Desert has just celebrated its first fabulous year at the Palace Theatre in London, flushed with critical acclaim and audience adoration. Based on the Oscar winning film, Priscilla is a spectacular new musical about three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus named Priscilla and take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.

Britain’s very own adopted Aussie Jason Donovan stars as Tick and handsome young leading man Oliver Thornton plays Adam in this crowd-pleasing spectacular.

This multi-million pound production includes 500 outrageous costumes from the movie’s Oscar-winning designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner and 28 of the most glamorous and talented performers in the West End, with songs including I Will Survive, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Shake Your Groove Thing, Don’t Leave Me This Way and Finally. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a must-see, fabulous evening in London theatre and a West End theatre smash-hit.

Save £13.50 on tickets to see Jason Donovan in the smash-hit new musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Monday-Thursday Evenings and Thursday Matinees until the 27th May

OPENING: What’s new this month

April is usually a bouyant month for the West End. Here’s a round-up of what’s opening in London theatre-land (dates are for opening First Nights).

• 6 April: POLAR BEARS at the Donmar Warehouse. Mark Haddon’s new play starring Jodhi May.
• 7 April: WET WEATHER COVER at the Arts Theatre, starring Michael Brandon and Steve Furst.
• 7 April: JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN at the Trafalgar Studios. Stephen Adly Guirgis’s high octane prison drama.
• 8 April: EDUCATING RITA at the Menier Theatre starring Laura Dos Santos and Larry Lamb, directed by Jeremy Sams.
• 8 April: SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Menier Theatre. Meera Syal stars in this revival of Willy Russell’s comedy.
• 8 April: THE EMPIRE at the Royal Court. Directed by Mike Bradwell. Cast includes Rufus Wright.
• 14 April: HAIR at the Gielgud Theatre. Gavin Creel and the entire award-winning Broadcast cast are over in London.
• 14 April: GRUMPY OLD WOMEN 2 – CHIN UP BRITAIN. With Jenny Eclair, Susie Blake and Wendi Peters
• 15 April: POSH at the Royal Court. Directed by Lyndsey Turner
• 16 April: DANCING ON ICE THE TOUR at the O2 Arena.
• 21 April: THE REAL THING at the Old Vic. Tom Stoppard classic with Toby Stephens.
• 27 April: WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN at the National Theatre. Harriet Walter in Thomas Middleton’s play.
• 29 April: DEBBIE REYNOLDS ALIVE AND FABULOUS at the Apollo Theatre. An evening with the legendary Hollywood star.

Sunday shows in the West End

An increasing number of West End shows are now playing on a Sunday, with much of the centre of London open for shopping, eating and entertainment all weekend.

Shows playing on a Sunday include Jersey Boys, the award-winning Broadway musical at the Prince Edward Theatre in London based on the music and lives of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre; Thriller Live at the Lyric Theatre; Stomp at the Ambassadors Theatre; The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre; selected plays at the National Theatre; Australian dance sensation Tap Dogs at the Novello Theatre; terrifying Ghost Stories at the Duke of York’s Theatre; and classic family story The Railway Children in an exciting new venue at Waterloo station.

New shows coming to London that will also feature Sunday performances include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi-million pound production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, and Simon Russell-Beale and Jonathan Groff in Deathtrap at the Noel Coward Theatre.

SUNDAY SHOWS

West End Theatre Twitter Watch

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WEST END SHOWS

39 Steps at the Criterion Theatre: @love39steps

Avenue Q at the Wyndhams Theatre: @AvenueQ_London

Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre: @BillyElliotUK

Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre: @chicagolondon

Grease at the Piccadilly Theatre: @GreaseMusical

Hair at the Gieldgud Theatre: @hairmusicaluk

Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre: @JerseyBoysUK

Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre: @LBtheMusical

Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre: @Les_Miserables

Love Never Dies at the Adelphi Theatre: @LoveNeverDies

Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre: @MammaMiaMusical

Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane: @Oliver_Musical

Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre: @TheOperaGhosts

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical at the Palace Theatre: @PriscillaBus

Sister Act at the London Palladium: @SisterActLondon

Thriller Live at the Lyric Theatre: @ThrillerLive

War Horse at the New London Theatre: @warhorselondon

Wicked at the Apollo Victoria: @WickedLondon

We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre: @WWRYlondon

Archive:

Hairspray: @HairsprayUK

WEST END STARS

Gavin Creel in Hair: @Gavincreel

Sheridan Smith in Legally Blonde: @sheridansmith1

Ramin Karimloo in Love Never Dies: @raminkarimloo

Kevin Spacey, Artistic Director at the Old Vic: @KevinSPacey

Duncan James in Legally Blonde: @Mrduncanjames

Alex Gaumond in Legally Blonde: @alexgaumond

Tamzin Outhwaite in Sweet Charity: @Mouthwaite

Jodie Prenger in Spamalot UK Tour: @Musicalmissy

Oliver Thornton in Priscilla Queen of the Desert: @oliverrthornton

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Composer of Love Never Dies and The Phantom of the Opera: @ALloydWebber

Simon Webbe in Sister Act: @simonwebbe1

Gareth Gates in Les Miserables (UK tour and Barbican): @Gareth_Gates

Richard Fleeshman in Legally Blonde: @RFleeshman

Ricko Baird in Thriller Live @freedomtown27

Jenny Seagrove in Bedroom Farce @springmeister

Katherine Kingsley in Aspects of Love: @katkingsley

Michael Arden in Aspects of Love: @michaelarden

Emma Williams in Love Story (Chichester): @Williamstweet

Nick Jonas in Les Miserables: @nickjonas

Camilla Kerslake in Les Miserables: @CamillaKerslake

Arlene Phillips, Choreographer @arlenephillips

Ute Lemper @UteLemper

Matthew Macfadyen: @a7mm

Kim Cattrall: @kimcattrall

Tamsin Greig: @Tamsin_Greig

Sir Ian McKellen: @THEREALSIRIAN

Ray Quinn in Dirty Dancing: @therealRayQuinn

Lauren Samuels in Grease: @Laurensamuels88

Hannah Waddingham in Into The Woods: @HannahWad

WEST END VENUES

Almeida: @almeidaTheatre

Barbican Centre: @Barbicancentre

Donmar Warehouse: @DonmarWarehouse

English National Opera: @E_N_O

National Theatre: @NationalTheatre

Old Vic: @OldVicTheatre

Open Air Theatre: @OpenAirTheatre

Royal Court: @RoyalCourt

Royal Opera House: @RoyalOperaHouse

Sadler’s Wells: @Sadlers_Wells

Shakespeare’s Globe: @The_Globe

Southbank Centre: @SouthbankCentre

Young Vic: @YoungVicTheatre

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