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A journey from rock bottom to new beginnings - but told backwards? That's the magic of Stephen Sondheim's Tony award-winning Merrily We Roll Along, which is now officially making its way to the big screen. A filmed version of the recent Bro...
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Get ready for a highly uncomfortable night in the theatre as horror aficionados Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton return to tread the boards in this brand-new play, taking to the road this year following sell-out success in the West End.Titled 'Inside No 9 - Stage/Fright', the new venture sees the pair marry horror, comedy and their signature surrealism to present a spine-chilling theatrical experience that'll have you laughing nervously from the start to the sure to be terrifying finale....
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One of the greatest dance musicals of all time! This West End hit musical heads out on tour across the UK, bringing its effervescent old-school charm to a stage near you in 2025! Irving Berlin's Top Hat is a decadent trip down memory lane to Hollywood's golden age brimming with beautiful costumes and dazzling dance routines, set to some of the composer's most beloved songs including 'Putting on the Ritz', 'Let's Face The Music And Dance' and many more....
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This hit musical is back and ready to head out on tour, giving audiences across the UK the chance to discover the story of The Kinks - sprinkled with a little Olivier-winning musical stardust, of course! Written by Joe Penhall with music and lyrics provided by Ray Davies, Sunny Afternoon was a hit in London in 2014, where the production scooped up four 2015 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical. It's time to Come Dancing once more!...
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Bollywood meets the West End as this exciting new musical is set to enjoy its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House this summer! One of Indian Cinema's most popular movies, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (or DDLJ), has been playing in theatres since its 1995 premiere. An intoxicating romantic comedy of colliding cultures, Come Fall In Love tells the story of Indian-American Simran, a young woman, who, on the cusp of an arranged marriage, convinces her strict father to allow her one final summer of freedom in Europe....
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Alan Davies is returning to his stand-up roots with his brand new tour, Think Ahead, coming to you this autumn! His first show in over a decade, Think Ahead will see the QI star in classic middle-aged comedian mode, ruminating over his age, his health and much more besides. Quick-witted, silly and a fantastic observational comic, don't miss Alan's return, one he promises to be funnier than ever....
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Beloved musical theatre classic Fiddler On The Roof smashed records when its first 1964 run on Broadway surpassed over 3000 performances, garnering a total of nine Tony Awards for its humour, warmth, honesty, and celebration of the proud Jewish tradition. The Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince penned hit enjoyed an all-new staging from director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma) as part of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2024 season, now the show continues to rise the ranks as it heads across the UK on a brand-new tour!...
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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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