Theatres - London Palladium

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The Wizard Of Oz ( London Palladium ) - Musical

We're off to see. The most magical adventure of them all.Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium, the capital's home of the family musical.Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team that delighted audiences of all ages with their recent London Palladium revival of The Sound of Music.Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this new production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart's desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.Please Note: Danielle Hope will be on holiday the weeks commencing 2nd May, 5th and 12th September 2011. She will also not perform on Tuesdays.Runner up contestant Sophie Evans will perform on Tuesdays and during Danielle Hope's holidays.

Sister Act ( London Palladium ) - Musical

WHOOPI GOLDBERG, has been confirmed as Sheila Hancock's replacement for a limited run in SISTER ACT. Having starred in the original film and produced the West End show, Goldberg will star as Mother Superior from August 10th to 31st. When Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an up tight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her new found Sisterhood. Based on the smash-hit movie, Sister Act features a brand new score by 8 time Oscar winner Alan Menken whose credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and most recently the hit movie Enchanted. Patina Miller plays Deloris with Sheila Hancock as the Mother Superior until the 31st July and Ian Lavender as Monsignor Howard Whoopi Goldberg joins the cast of Sister Act from the 10th to the 31st August! She will play Mother Superior for an exclusive 3 week run. Please note that Goldberg will not perform on the 16th or 23rd August. Please Note: Rows A and B in the Upper Circle are restricted view with a handrail in front.

London Palladium

Argyll Street
London W1V 1AD

Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus
Nearest Bus Stop: 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 23, 25, 39, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 113, 137, 139, 159

In the 1880's the site of the present theatre was home to Hengler's Circus. The current theatre was built in 1910 and presented variety. It was originally named The Palladium before changing to the now familiar name The London Palladium in 1934.

The London Palladium became known to many millions in the mid-1950's with the weekly television variety show "Sunday Night at The London Palladium", a format that was revived some years later in the late 1980's with "Live From The Palladium". The theatre has also been used for concerts - perhaps the most famous one being the 1960's Judy Garland/Liza Minnelli concert which was televised on television.

In 1931 the London Palladium saw the emergence of a group of comedians who together formed what became to be known as the famous "Crazy Gang" who occupied the theatre from June 1931 through to Oct 1939.

From the 1980's in particular the London Palladium become associated with large scale musicals such as, "The King and I" with Yul Brynner and Virginia McKenna, Barnum with Michael Crawford, "Singin' in the Rain" with Tommy Steele, the short lived "Ziegfeld" with Topol, "La Cage Aux Follies" with George Hearn and Denis Quilley, the Opera North/Royal Shakespeare Company's production of "Show Boat", "Oliver!" with Jonathan Pryce and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" starring Michael Ball.