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In A Forest Dark And Deep ( Vaudeville Theatre ) - Play

On a dark and stormy night, all Bobby thought he was doing was helping his sister Betty clear out her cottage in the forest. But in this cabin of lies nothing is as it seems and the truth refuses to be packed away. What is she hiding? Does he really want to find out? A dark comedy of sibling rivalry escalates into a psychological thriller bursting with savage conflict. From the author of The Shape of Things, Fat Pig, The Mercy Seat and Some Girl(s). Starring Matthew Fox and Olivia Williams. Matthew Fox makes his west end debut. Amongst his many credits he is best known for his roles as Dr. Jack Shephard in J.J. Abrams award winning Lost and as Charlie Salinger in the popular series Party of Five. Acclaimed British actress of stage, television and film, Olivia Williams credits include Love's Labour's Lost (National Theatre), Emma and Romans Polanski's The Ghost Writer.Strong language and swearing. Recommended age 14 years +

The Tiger Who Came To Tea ( Vaudeville Theatre ) - Musical

Based on the award winning picture book by Judith Kerr, this delightful family show is packed with fun for youngsters everywhere and their grown-ups. The Tiger Who Came to Tea is one of the best-selling picture books of all time. Since it was first published in 1968, it has sold over 4 million copies worldwide and is translated in over 20 different languages. And now, this much-loved tale has been adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood OBE; the country's leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include Goodnight Mr Tom, Shaun The Sheep, George's Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig. The show is the ideal introduction to theatre for pre and primary school children and their families. Featuring magic and sing-along songs, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is perfect for developing literacy and listening skills, and audience participation is highly encouraged!

The Flying Karamazov Brothers ( Vaudeville Theatre ) - Musical

Take four entertainers who are musicians, comedians, acrobats, dancers, jugglers and philosophers. Add kilts, moustaches, musical instruments, two thousand cardboard boxes, tutus, topical satire and the ability to juggle anything. Who are they? The Flying Karamazov Brothers. They don't fly, they're not Russian and they're not brothers. But they are the funniest, most thought-provoking, kilt-wearing, clever idiots in town. Direct from Broadway, this multi-faceted, mischievous and marvellous show is at the Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End from June 9th, their first visit to London for 17 years. For a strictly limited run you'll be entranced by the wit, comedy and the virtuoso skills of these world renowned maverick masters of new-vaudeville in their new London home.

Vaudeville Theatre

The Strand
London WC2R 0NH

Nearest Tube: Covent Garden
Nearest Bus Stop: 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 68, 7A, 91, 139, 176
Nearest Train Station: Charing Cross
Nearest Parking: Charing Cross

The original theatre on this site was designed by C J Phipps and opened on 16 April 1870. The theatre was subsequently reconstructed, to designs once again by C J Phipps, and reopened on 13 Janaury 1891. This theatre added the still existing four-storey high frontage in Portland stone. The theatre then closed on 7 November 1925 when the interior was completely reconstructed to designs by Robert Atkins (the auditorium was changed from a horseshoe shape to the current rectangle shape), reopening on 23 February 1926

The Vaudeville Theatre staged mostly revues in it's early days. On 5 August 1954 the musical "Salad Days" opened here having transferred from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre and stayed for 2,329 performances - becoming the longest running production in the history of the Vaudeville Theatre. Other productions here included Arnold Wesker's "Chips With Everything", Willy Russell's play "Shirley Valentine" with Pauline Collins, and more recently the Kander and Ebb musical "70, Girls, 70" with Dora Bryan and Simon Gray's play Hidden Laughter. History repeated itself when a revival of "Salad Days" opened here on 18 April 1996 with a cast that featured the cabaret duo Kit and The Widow. The production this time though only lasted 4 months, closing on 24 August 1996.