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Pack your bags for a trip to Fawlty Towers as Britain's most beloved '70s sitcom heads on a nationwide tour following a successful West End run (with two extensions), adapted by the show's original writer and star, John Cleese - nearly fifty years after its debut. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Only Fools and Horses: The Musical), the stage adaptation brings this iconic comedy to life. First broadcast in September 1975, Fawlty Towers is widely regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time - and now you have the chance to relive the chaos on stage....
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The UK is about to get a whole lot brighter with the arrival of HERE & NOW, the new Steps musical! Get ready to wrap yourself in pure joy with this delightfully giddy and touching showcase of all the beloved hits from the pop legends. When the feeling's gone and you can't go on, book tickets for HERE & NOW....
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Oh Jason! That's right, 80s soap and musical theatre legend Jason Donovan is donning the corset and fishnets of Dr. Frank'N'Furter in Richard O'Brein's The Rocky Horror Show! Now celebrating over half a century since its premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, the bonkers cult classic remains as sexy and as sinful as ever. Telling the story of two clean-cut American kids who stumble on a spooky castle - and the spookier inhabitants within - join Donovan for a night of Absolute Pleasure as his Dr. Frank gives Brad and Janet a night they'll never forget. Enter at your own risk!...
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Behold, time travellers, as the surprise hit movie of 2004 starring Jennifer Garner is making its way to Broadway in 2017, in a brand-new stage musical adaptation! Penned by the original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, the music and lyrics will be provided by musical dream team Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, who were behind recent successes such as First Date and the similarly themed 17 Again....
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Roald Dahl's much-loved classic of an extraordinary child with magical powers has been reigning supreme at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012 and now sets out on a brand new UK tour! Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this extraordinary show has won seven Olivier Awards and has captured the hearts of young and old theatergoers alike, making it one of the most sought-after musicals of the last decade....
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Spectacular, specular! The Broadway and West End smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now setting out in a UK Tour! A thrilling experience for audiences, this marvellous production is based on the iconic Baz Lurhmann film of the same name and is directed by Alex Timbers, with gorgeously designed by Derek McLane. Evoking the film's Demi-Monde flavour, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a sumptuous experience, from the moment you take your seat!...
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For the first time since 2016, beloved comedian Paddy McGuiness returns to stand up as he takes off on a 40 date UK trek! Titled the 'Nearly There' tour, catch the Top Gear host doing what he does best at a theatre near you. First coming to our attention on Peter Kay's seminal nightclub-based sitcom Phoenix Nights back in 2000, he has rarely been off our screens since, with notable appearances on his own shows, plumb hosting gigs and even a stint in Coronation Street!...
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