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39 Steps ( Criterion Theatre ) - Play John Buchan's THE 39 STEPS - memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 - is thrillingly adapted for the stage. Nothing has been cut from this hilarious and spectacular version of Britain's most spell -binding thriller - legendary scenes include the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the death-defying (or nearly!) finale at the London Palladium! With four actors playing a minimum of one hundred and thirty nine roles, THE 39 STEPS is the most astonishing theatrical tour de force of the year. Please Note: seats with a face value of £22.50 in the rear stalls are classed as restricted view, R/V

A Flea In Her Ear ( Old Vic Theatre ) - Play In December, Richard Eyre will direct John Mortimer's version of Georges Feydeau's 1907 classic farce A Flea In Her Ear, last performed on The Old Vic stage for the National Theatre in 1966. Starring Tom Hollander and Lisa Dillon, A Flea In Her Ear is a comedy of errors set against a backdrop of jealousy, misunderstandings and confrontation. When Raymonde (Dillon) suspects her husband Victor (Hollander) of infidelity, she enlists the help of a friend to set a trap resulting in mistaken identities, bruised egos and comic disaster.

All My Sons ( Apollo Theatre ) - Play All My Sons - the first great success of Arthur Miller's supremely influential career - is a compelling story of love, guilt and the corrupting power of greed. Joe Keller (David Suchet) is alleged to have supplied World War II fighter planes with defective engines, leading to the deaths of innocent pilots - a crime for which his business partner took the fall. One of Keller's sons, himself a pilot, is thought to have been killed in action. But his mother (Zoe Wanamaker) can't accept his death and equally, can't accept that her dead son's fiancee has transferred her affections to her other son. The confrontations that ensue lead to the uncovering of a shameful family secret. Please Note: seats on the side of the Upper Circle and Balcony may be restricted view

All The Fun Of The Fair ( Garrick Theatre ) - Musical 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 hits and album favourites. Inspired by David's debut album 'All The Fun Of The Fair', as the words of the title song suggest 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.

Avenue Q ( Wyndham's Theatre ) - Musical They certainly don't act like it, but the residents of Avenue Q have finally grown up as they enter their fifth year and join the big league of West End musicals! Well, as grown up as a bunch of hapless, politically incorrect misfits who haven't quite found their purpose in life can be. Still London's funniest show by far, the Tony Award-winning Avenue Q is the mischievous, badly behaved but irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life's burning issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English?Hilarious and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other that will have you in stitches for days afterwards. So don't let your life suck - book your tickets today! Contains scenes unsuitable for children under 12.

Barbra And Frank ( New Players Theatre ) - Musical It is unlikely that the two powerhouse voices of the century would have ever shared the same stage. until now!They never worked together, exactly, except when they taped a duet in separate recording sessions, but it's tantalizing to think what it would have been like to have Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra teamed up for a concert tour.Imagine the possibilities. Would one have outshone the other? Would their onstage banter have been friendly or a bit snippy? In the Las Vegas Hit show, Barbra and Frank, the rapport of these two 20th century icons is immediately prevalent. As good as the music is, the banter between the stars is equally memorable.The Concert That Never Was includes segments in which Streisand and Sinatra create masterful duets of Somewhere, Something Stupid and New York New York.A highlight of the show is a delicate blending of two of their signature songs as Sinatra croons verses from It Was A Very Good Year intertwined with Streisand's memorable The Way We Were.

Billy Elliot ( Victoria Palace ) - Musical A funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. This original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released in October 2000. Nominated for 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards this poignant film broke box office records across the world. This brilliant new staging is an adaptation of one of the most adored British films of the last decade. The extraordinary movie written by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry and choreographed by Peter Darling, has been developed for the stage by the same multi-award winning creative team. The score has been composed by music legend Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer songwriter of the last 30 years. Please note: Due to the prescence of bad language and violence, the producers of the show recommend that children under the age of 12 not be permitted to attend; however, children above the age of 7 will be admitted. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A full view of the stage cannot be guaranteed from all seats at all times. Seats labelled S/V are side view restricted Seats labelled R/V are restricted view

Birdsong ( Comedy ) - Play Based on Sebastian Faulks's international best-selling novel, the play tells the story of one man's journey through an all consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.While staying as the guest of a factory owner in pre-First World War France, Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate affair with Isabelle, the wife of his host. The affair changes them both for ever. A few years later Stephen finds himself back in the same part of France, but this time as a soldier at the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest encounter in British military history. As his men die around him, Stephen turns to his enduring love for Isabelle for the strength to continue and to save something for future generations.For the first time, this beautiful and terrible story about love, courage and the endurance of the human spirit is brought to the stage in a version by Rachel Wagstaff. The world premiere of this production is directed by Trevor Nunn.

Blithe Spirit ( Apollo Theatre ) - Play Blithe Spirit opened in 1941 when it played for over 2,000 performances. It has been one of the world's favourite comedies ever since. Novelist Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth are literally haunted by a past relationship when an eccentric medium manages to conjure up the ghost of Charles's neurotic first wife, Elvira, at a seance. They have assumed the preposterous Madame Arcati is a fraud who will simply entertain their dinner guests with a little chicanery and supply Charles with material for his forthcoming novel. But when Elvira appears, visible only to Charles, and is determined to sabotage his current marriage, life - and the afterlife - begin to get complicated.Written by noel Coward, Blithe Spirit will star Alison Steadman as Madame Arcati.

Blood Brothers ( Phoenix Theatre ) - Musical 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 21 years in London's West End. From the 26th April Nikki Evans (X Factor finalist) will once again play the role of Mrs. Johnstone. The recommended age for children is age 12 and above. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theatre.

Burn The Floor ( Shaftesbury Theatre ) - Musical Years before Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one sizzling show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End. The new Broadway production of BURN THE FLOOR, with special guest stars Strictly's golden couple, Brian Fortuna and Ali Bastian, best known for playing feisty PC Sally Armstrong in The Bill and Becca Dean in the C4 soap Hollyoaks, comes to London following a successful run in New York where it broke box office records. From Harlem's hot nights at The Savoy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston were born to the Latin Quarter where the Cha-Cha, Rumba and Salsa steamed up the stage, Burn The Floor takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble - audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing!

Cause Celebre ( Old Vic Theatre ) - Play Terence Rattigan's final play Cause C?bre will be staged at The Old Vic in March 2011, celebrating the centenary of his birth. Directed by Thea Sharrock, Cause Celebre is based on the true story of Alma Rattenbury who went on trial with her 18-year-old lover for the murder of her husband. Condemned by the public more for her seduction of a young boy than for any involvement she may have had in her husband's death, Alma's fate is left in the hands of the socially and sexually repressed jury forewoman, Edith.

Chicago ( Cambridge Theatre ) - Musical 'Murder, Greed, Corruption, Exploitation, Adultery, Treachery. all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts' . so begins Chicago, one of the most phenomenal musicals of our times. Creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold, yet sinister, promise. Eleven years on Chicago still remains 'the hottest show in town'. The kiss-and-tell story of chorus girl Roxie who kills her lover; Velma Kelly, the glamorous double-murderer and Billy Flynn, the slick and manipulative lawyer keeping them from death row while promising to make them stars, has all the topicality of our celebrity-seeking times. It also provides some of the most sensational roles in all musical theatre. Be razzled and dazzled by Chicago: a true Broadway and West End classic. Please Note: Contains some mild language and adult themes.Emma Barton will start as Roxie Hart until the 29th August

Christmas Spectacular ( The O2 Arena ) - Musical An Evening of Christmas Celebrations, Light Displays, Special Effects and Indoor Fireworks.Following a sensational show in 2009, Raymond Gubbay, the classical spectacular impresario, will return to The O2 this December with a second Christmas Spectacular. Presented in association with Daily Mail, the event on Thursday 23 December at 7.30pm will be a rousing night of carols, traditional tunes and some cracking Christmas number one hits.Anthony Inglis will conduct the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in this Christmas extravaganza which will also feature Rhydian Roberts, Ruthie Henshall, Wynne Evans, Alison Jiear, the Royal Choral Society and Capital Voices. This new show features even more of the sensational music, lights, carols and special effects combined with a dazzling indoor firework finale which proved such a hit with audiences last year.

Cinderella ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical The combination of story, music and dance in The Royal Ballet's Cinderella is hard to beat. All the elements of the story are there: the spiteful Step-sisters, the fairy godmother, the ball, the striking clock. And at the centre is Cinderella whose rags-to-riches journey unites her with her handsome prince.Frederick Ashton created a ballet that is both demanding of its principals and full of great charm - the perfect way to enjoy some of the world's greatest dancers bringing ballet to life. There are magical moments, as when Cinderella makes her entrance to the ball and her pas de deux with the Prince. But there is also humour and character with the Step-sisters, tussling with each other as well as failing to charm anyone else.Prokofiev's music is one of the great 20th-century ballet scores, so rich in atmosphere and full of orchestral colour, a perfect complement.

Cosi Fan Tutte ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical The new Royal Opera Season begins with a great audience favourite -Cosi Fan Tutte. This great comedy with an edge brings a classic score by Mozart to a witty story of deception and trust tested to its limit. Can two apparently faithful couples have their affections altered by some apparently harmless deception? Jonathan Miller's ever-popular production updates the 18th-century to today - while fashions and technology may have changed since Mozart's time, human behaviour remains as fickle and manipulative as ever. Royal Opera favourite Thomas Allen returns in a strong cast of singers under acclaimed German conductor Thomas Hengelbrock. In this most sophisticated of operas with the most sublime of scores, no-one escapes unscathed. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Danton's Death ( Olivier Theatre ) - Play 1794: the French Revolution reaches its climax. After a series of bloody purges the life-loving, volatile Danton is tormented by his part in the killing. His political rival, the driven, ascetic Robespierre, decides Danton's fate. A titanic struggle begins. Once friends who wanted to change the world, now one stands for compromise the other for ideological purity as the guillotine awaits. A revolutionary himself, George B?er was 21 when he wrote the play in 1835, while hiding from the police. With its hair-raising on-rush of scenes and vivid dramatisation of complex, visionary characters, Danton's Death has a claim to be the greatest political tragedy ever written. Howard Brenton captures B?er's exhilarating energy as Danton struggles to avoid his inexorable fall.

Deathtrap ( Noel Coward Theatre ) - Play A murder mystery so wickedly good, it's to die for! Ingeniously clever and hilariously twisted, Deathtrap is the most celebrated thriller by Ira Levin, author of The Stepford Wives, Rosemary's Baby, The Boys from Brazil and A Kiss Before Dying. Matthew Warchus directs a unique cast which includes Simon Russell Beale (lead in the sell-out National Theatre production of London Assurance) and Jonathan Groff (star of the hit US TV series Glee and lead in the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Spring Awakening). Time Out Best Actress Award-winner Claire Skinner will also star alongside celebrated New York stage actor Terry Beaver and Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons.

Design For Living ( Old Vic Theatre ) - Play In September, Anthony Page will direct Noel Coward's provocative and unconventional romantic comedy, Design For Living, for the first time on the London stage in over 15 years.Coward focuses on three egotistical, beguiling and self-absorbed characters - Gilda, Otto, and Leo - who challenge the moral boundaries of relationships. Anthony Page's production for The Old Vic will star Lisa Dillon and Tom Burke.

Dirty Dancing ( Aldwych Theatre ) - Musical DIRTY DANCING. THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. featuring hit songs, including "Hungry Eyes", "Hey Baby", "Do You Love Me?" and the heart stopping "I've Had The Time Of My Life." Don't miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theatre event. You'll have the time of your life. PG - Parental guidance is advised. The show features a limited amount of mild swearing and themes of a sexual nature. PERSONS UNDER 16 YRS OF AGE WILL STRICTLY NOT BE ADMITTED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT OF 18 YRS AND OVER. CHILDREN UNDER 5 YRS OF AGE AND BABES IN ARMS WILL STRICTLY NOT BE ADMITTED. Ray Quinn (X-Factor, Dancing on Ice) will play Billy from the 26th July to the 27th November. He will be on holiday 23rd to 25th September and 21st to 23rd October. Row L and M of the Dress Circle are slightly restricted by an overhang.

Don Pasquale ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical There are plots and schemes below stairs, above stairs and behind closed doors! The wit and intrigue of Donizetti's domestic comedy Don Pasquale gains added piquancy in the doll's house set of Jonathan Miller's acutely observed production. The quintessentially Italian Donizetti became a major figure in French opera repertory in his day, and Don Pasquale is one of his last operas written for Paris. With its contemporary costumes and a famous on-stage slap in the face, even in 1843 the harder eternal truths behind the comedy were instantly recognizable. This cautionary tale of an elderly bachelor, his intended younger bride and her young lover is revived by The Royal Opera with a wonderful cast of soloists under the batons of Charles Mackerras and David Syrus. ?ide Mart?z plays the feisty 'bride' who gives Paolo Gavanelli as her new husband a really tough time; and all with the help of the scheming Doctor Malatesta (Jacques Imbrailo) to ensure that Ernesto (Barry Banks) gets his girl. This is an opera whose score bursts with life and lyricism and whose drama has a few surprises along the way, especially at Don Pasquale's expense. Sparkling coloratura, lyrical arias and moments of dramatic insight come together in one of the most loved of Donizetti comic operas.Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Dreamboats And Petticoats ( Playhouse Theatre ) - Musical 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! Tony Christie will perform as Old Bobby and Phil in Dreamboats and Petticoats. During this time, Christie's hit Is This The Way to Amarillo? will be specially added to the show.

Educating Rita ( Trafalgar Studios ) - Play Much to the dismay of her husband Denny, Rita, a young, brash hairdresser, has recently discovered a passion for English literature and enrols with the Open University. Her fresh, unschooled reaction to the classics challenges the attitudes of the University and her lecturer Frank who begins to question his own understanding of his work and himself. Commissioned by the RSC, Willy Russell's Educating Rita was first performed at The Warehouse, London, in June 1980 and later transferred to the Piccadilly Theatre. The production starred Julie Walters and Mark Kingston and won the Society of West End Theatres award for Best Comedy. Julie Walters went on to play Rita in the BAFTA award winning film version with Michael Caine as Frank. Both received BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards and Oscar nominations for their performances. This production stars Tim Pigott-Smith and Laura Dos Santos.

Enron ( Noel Coward Theatre ) - Play Please Note: seats in the balcony row A1-25 are restricted view with a handrail in front.There was a warning. And its name was Enron. One of the most infamous scandals in financial history becomes a unique theatrical event in 'Rupert Goold's brilliant production' (Guardian). Mixing classical tragedy with savage comedy, it reviews the tumultuous 1990s and casts new light on the current financial situation. In what promises to be 'an outstanding evening' (ES), Enron is 'the exhilarating answer to a $60bn question' (Times). Inspired by real-life events and using music, dance and video, Enron is directed by Headlong Theatre's Artistic Director Rupert Goold whose recent credits include the award-winning Macbeth and Six Characters in Search of an Author, King Lear, No Man's Land and Oliver!

Fela! ( Olivier Theatre ) - Musical A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti's controversial life as an artist and political activist. Featuring many of Fela Kuti's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones' visionary staging, FELA! - an original new creation - comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. Produced in association with Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Roy Gabay, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Edward Tyler Nahem, Slava Smolokowski, Chip Meyrelles/Ken Greiner, Douglas G. Smith, Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glazer, Daryl Roth/True Love Productions, Susan Dietz/Mort Swinsky, Knitting Factory Entertainment and with Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson.

Flashdance ( Shaftesbury Theatre ) - Musical Sparks will fly this year as the West End Premiere of FLASHDANCE - The Musical explodes onto the stage at the Shaftesbury Theatre from September 2010. Set in Pittsburgh, USA, FLASHDANCE tells the story of 18 year old Alex, a welder by day and 'flashdancer' by night, whose dream is to obtain a place at the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy. Based on the Paramount Pictures film (Screenplay by Tom Hedley and Joe Eszterhas, story by Tom Hedley) FLASHDANCE is an unmistakably unique musical about holding onto your dreams and love against all the odds. The show features an iconic score including the smash hit 'Maniac', along with 'Manhunt', 'Gloria', 'I Love Rock and Roll' and the Academy Award winning title track 'Flashdance - What a Feeling' as well as 10 original songs created for the musical. Full of pulsating raw energy and breathtaking choreography by Arlene Phillips (Strictly Come Dancing, Grease, Starlight Express, Saturday Night Fever) FLASHDANCE - The Musical promises to be the theatrical event of the year - so take your passion and make it happen!

Ghost Stories ( Duke of York's ) - Play Direct from a sell-out season at the Lyric Hammersmith, comes Ghost Stories a truly terrifying theatrical experience. Written and directed by The League of Gentlemen's master of the macabre, Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator and director of Derren Brown's television and stage shows and star of Dead Set and Severance this is one event not to miss this Summer.Please be advised that Ghost Stories contains moments of extreme shock and tension. The show is unsuitable for anyone under the age of 15. We strongly advise those of a nervous disposition to think very seriously before attending.

Grease ( Piccadilly Theatre ) - Musical GREASE, the world's no.1 musical, has stormed onto the stage of London's Piccadilly Theatre bringing with all the unforgettable hit songs from the movie including You're The One That I Want, Grease is the Word, and Summer Nights. Join the Danny and Sandy along with the groovy T-Birds, those sassy Pink Ladies and the whole gang from Rydell High at London's high-octane rock 'n' roll party of the year! PLEASE NOTE: Although the producers of Grease cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, the lead actors are expected to perform at all performances, subject always to illness and holidays. Singer and actor Noel Sullivan plays 'Danny Zuko', leader of the T Birds gang. Lauren Samuels, whi finished in third place on BBC's Over The Rainbow, will join the cast of Grease in the role of Sandy on the 26th July 2010. She is contracted to perform until the 22nd January 2011. Grease is not suitable for children under 5 years old.

Hair ( Gielgud Theatre ) - Musical Welcome to the curly, shaggy, gleaming, streaming, wonderful world of HAIR. For the first time in West End history, an entire original Broadway cast transfers to the London stage! Don't miss this Tony Award winning company currently wowing audiences and critics alike in New York. A celebration of life, love and freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change, HAIR features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage, including 'Let The Sun Shine In', 'I Got Life', 'Hair' and 'Aquarius'. Parental Guidance Advised: Contains full nudity, strong language and adult themes. Strobe lighting is also used.

Hansel Und Gretel ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical What better Christmas treat for everyone than one of the most famous of all fairytales and one of the most richly tuneful of all operas. The Royal Opera brings back to the stage the beautiful and delightful production by the favourite directing team of Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier. Charles Mackerras and Rory Macdonald conduct a score that is packed with delights - the instantly memorable songs of the children, the atmospheric forest sounds, and the wonderful lilting waltz when Hansel and Gretel discover the gingerbread house. And then there's the wicked witch, with a kitchen that's maybe a bit scary for some of the youngest family members - after all, she does bake children into biscuits! But the ending is happy and the music triumphant, especially when sung by a charismatic cast to bring all the fun of the characters to life.Hansel and Gretel is a great way for everyone to enjoy the special thrill and charm of opera in live performance - whether for a seasonal family outing or the discovery of a classic work that has so much contemporary appeal.Sung in German with English surtitles.This production contains potentially disturbing images for very young or sensitive children.

Hit Me! The Life And Rhymes Of Ian Dury ( Garrick Theatre ) - Musical This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads' lead singer explores the highs and lows of Ian Dury's extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring many of his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics. Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons and disability. This brilliant drama sees him reunited with his tour manager and friend Fred 'Spider' Rowe, blending amazing music with powerful scenes exploring Dury's incredible triumph over adversity.Returning to London for three nights only after a sell-out 2009 premiere, and ahead of a major UK tour.Age limit 16 years +

Into The Woods ( Open Air ) - Musical Into the Woods takes the stories of the Brothers Grimm and gives them a dark and humorous twist. The popular tales of Red Riding Hood, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Cinderella and Rapunzel are interwoven with that of the Baker and his Wife and their quest to have a child. However, this re-telling goes beyond 'happily ever after' as the familiar characters find themselves in unfamiliar circumstances and hopes and dreams are questioned and revisited.

Jersey Boys ( Prince Edward Theatre ) - Musical Jersey Boys follows the rags-to-riches tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as they work their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom, and features such hits as 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,' 'Oh, What a Night' and many more. Directed by Des McAnuff, with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Bob Crewe and The Four Seasons' own Bob Gaudio, it has won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical. McAnuff is on board for the London version of the show, as are the Broadway creative team: choreographer Sergio Trujillo, production designer Klara Zieglerova, lighting designer Binkley and costume designer Jess Goldstein. Please be aware Jersey Boys contains genuine New Jersey language which may not be suitable for younger audiences - parental guidance advised.Dress Circle Row A and Row F and Grand Circle Row A and Row H may be restricted view with a handrail in front.

La Bete ( Comedy ) - Play Hotly anticipated as this year's must-see production, La Bete is a dazzling, critically acclaimed comedy by American playwright David Hirson. Starring the extraordinary 2010 Olivier Award-winning actor Mark Rylance (Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing), 'the most exciting stage actor of his generation' (Times), the wonderful Tony and Emmy Award-winning David Hyde Pierce (best known as Niles in the smash-hit sitcom Frasier), and one of the country's most loved and popular actresses, the magnificent Joanna Lumley, this new staging is directed by the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, Art, The Norman Conquests). When Princess Conti (Joanna Lumley) invites street clown Valere (Mark Rylance) to inject some bawdy fun and mischief into her staid acting troupe, she anticipates an exciting creative combination. But the troupe's leader, Elomire (David Hyde Pierce), is an elitist and fervent lover of high-brow theatre who clashes with Valere - a gaudy comic and a fervent lover of . well, himself. So begins a gloriously witty and wildly hilarious battle of art and egos. Written in 1991, La Bete was a huge critical success in London in 1992 and won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy.

Legally Blonde ( Savoy Theatre ) - Musical College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods (Sheridan Smith) doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School! Based on the hit movie of the same name, Legally Blonde the Musical is the Broadway sensation created by a top-of-their-class creative team, led by Tony Award-winning director and Olivier nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray). Legally Blonde the Musical will take you from the social whirl of California Campus life to Harvard's Halls of Justice with the West End's brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal! Richard Fleeshman plays Warner.

Les Miserables ( Queen's Theatre ) - Musical Les Miserables has undeniably become the world's most popular musical. More than 55 million people in 38 countries have seen Jean Valjean struggling against adversity. Since its celebrated opening in London in October 1985, this production has captured the imagination and exaltation of the theatregoers. Set in France in the 19th century, the dramatic score includes the songs 'On My Own', 'One Day More' and 'Do You Hear The People Sing?'. There have been 31 cast recordings of Les Miserables, including the multi-platinum London cast album and the Grammy Award-winning Broadway cast and complete symphonic albums. The video of the 10th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall Gala Concert has sold well over one million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling musical videos in the UK. The Cameron Mackintosh/Royal Shakespeare Company production of LES MISERABLES by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, is based on the novel by Victor Hugo, has lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, with original text by Alain Boublil and additional material by James Fenton. LES MISERABLES is adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. LES MISERABLES has been played in 21 languages yet. It became the first full-scale Western musical to play in China in the English language when it opened for a limited run at the Shanghai Grand Theatre in June 2002, where it sold out to a ravished reception. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Running Time: 3 hours Please Note: seats on the side of the upper circle are classed as side view restricted. Seats from row R back in the stalls and row H back in the Dress Circle may be restricted view due to the overhang and may not have a view of the top of the stage. Assisted Performances: 5th December - Captioned Les Miserables tickets are available for £39.50, reduced from £59.00. Buy your musical tickets now online!

Les Miserables - Barbican ( Barbican Theatre ) - Musical Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical, LES MISERABLES, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has already been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records across the UK. Cameron Mackintosh is now 'Bringing her Home' to play at the Barbican Theatre in London (where it originally premiered in 1985) as part of the show's 25th Anniversary celebrations. Les Mis will run for 22 performances only between 14 September - 2 October 2010. This will be the first time anywhere in world that two productions of the same musical are playing in the same city, giving London theatre-goers the only chance of seeing this acclaimed new production.

Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert -o2 ( The O2 Arena ) - Musical In concert at The O2 The 25th Anniversary In October this year, the legendary musical Les Miserables, will celebrate its 25th birthday by making theatrical history with an international first - three different productions in London at the same time. The Original Production at the Queen's Theatre, the New 25th Anniversary Production at the Barbican, London and now, stars in their multitudes will gather for a celebratory concert at The O2 on Sunday 3rd October at 7pm, when all three productions and many of the show's original cast will come together to celebrate this momentous occasion. The 25th Anniversary concert at The O2 will host a company of over 300 actors and musicians, including Alfie Boe as 'Jean Valjean', Nick Jonas as 'Marius', Norm Lewis as 'Javert', Matt Lucas as 'Thenardier', Lea Salonga as 'Fantine', Jenny Galloway as 'Madame Thenardier', Camilla Kerslake as 'Cosette' and the casts of the Original Production at the Queen's Theatre, the New 25th Anniversary Production at the Barbican, London and members of the Original 1985 London cast. Please Note: Seats with a £30 face value are restricted view Please Note: Tickets will not be post out until 7 days BEFORE the event

Love Never Dies ( Adelphi Theatre ) - Musical Love Never Dies, the sequel to The Phantom of the Opera is Andrew Lloyd Webber's new hit show. Now open at the Adelphi Theatre Love Never Dies is a rollercoaster ride of obsession and intrigue. The Telegraph called it 'Andrew Lloyd Webber's finest show since the original' and audiences are flocking to see this hit show night after night. Availability is limited to book early and be among the first to see the long awaited sequel to the world most popular musical. Ten years after the mysterious disappearance of The Phantom from the Paris Opera House, Christine Daae accepts an offer to come to America and perform at New York's fabulous new playground of the world - Coney Island. Christine arrives in New York with her husband Raoul and their son Gustave. She soon discovers the identity of the anonymous impresario who has lured her from France to sing. LOVE NEVER DIES is a rollercoaster ride of obsession and intrigue. in which music and memory can play cruel tricks. and The Phantom sets out to prove that, indeed, LOVE NEVER DIES Please Note: all seats from row T back in the stalls are slightly restricted view due to the dress circle overhang. Seats on the side of the stalls with a £55 face value are side view restricted.

Lynda Carter At Last ( Garrick Theatre ) - Musical Following dates in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington and New Jersey, screen legend Lynda Carter, best known for playing the iconic role of Wonder Woman in the hit TV series, returns to the West End for her first solo appearance in 30 years for two nights only on 17 and 18 September 2010 at the Garrick Theatre, to celebrate her solo album, At Last.Lynda Carter: At Last is a rare musical evening with a living legend. Join Lynda as she infuses some of her favourite music with her own inimitable passion and style. In a true homage to her musical heroes, this critically lauded singer, whose successful sell-out concerts throughout America are second only to her global status as part of a true TV phenomenon, is backed by a live band on stage, showcasing her vocal talent at its very best.Arriving in the West End ahead of any other international dates, Lynda Carter: At Last will be seen for the first time outside of America, offering Londoners a truly special experience.

Mamma Mia! ( Prince of Wales Theatre ) - Musical Over 30 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny story of love, laughter and friendship has been thrilling London audiences for over 10 years. More recently it became the biggest British hit movie of all time when the three women who created the worldwide stage smash hit adapted it for the silver screen. Catherine Johnson's joyful, witty story develops on a Greek paradisiac island. On the eve of her wedding day, a young woman's efforts to discover her father's identity lead 3 men from her mother's past back to the place they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs drives this adorable tale of love, laughter and friendship, and night after night everyone's having the time of their lives! The show features 27 of Abba's most loved songs including Dancing Queen, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Voulez-vous and, of course Mamma Mia! See Mamma Mia on London's West End Stage. Buy your tickets online and enjoy great discounts!

Mixed Programme-la Valse ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical A mixed programme of sheer variety and breadth draws the wonderful potential of ballet into one great event, under the baton of Barry Wordsworth, Music Director of The Royal Ballet.Classic dance in Ashton's evocative response to Ravel's haunting La Valse, brings waves of dancers into an elegant ballroom setting. This gives way to the contemporary with the world premiere of a new work by Kim Brandstrup. Royal Ballet Principals, the music of Fran?s Couperin refracted through Thomas Ad?and film projection are brought together with Brandstrup's characteristic sense of nuance and suggestion to evoke an intense relationship tinged with the shadow of Louis XI V and Versailles.MacMillan's focus in Winter Dreams is not the narrative of Chekhov's Three Sisters, but a portrayal of the psychological passions, ambitions and sorrows of its characters. Tchaikovsky provides the music not just for this, but also for the final work, Balanchine's technical tour de force, the dazzling Theme and Variations, which brings the whole Company together for a fitting.

Mousetrap ( St Martins Theatre ) - Play Agatha Christie's legendary whodunit is still packing them in after more than 50 years in the West End. The world's longest running play has lost none of its form. Indeed, the reputation of this murder mystery masterpeice goes from strength to strength as new generations of theatregoers are tricked and teased by a plot with more twists than a really twisty thing! A group of people gathered in a remote part of the countryside discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed. A cracking yarn and an irresistible treat for amateur sleuths everywhere! See Agata Christie's play on London's West End stage. Buy tickets for Mousetrap now online.

Niobe, Regina Di Tebe ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical This is a rare and exciting chance to experience a work by a forgotten master. Its Italian composer Steffani (1654-1728) was widely acclaimed in his own day and admired by such composers as Handel for his musicality and originality. First performed in Munich in 1688, Niobe remained neglected until 2008, when it was staged at the Schwetzingen Festival. A triumphant achievement by conductor Thomas Hengelbrock and director Lukas Hemleb, that atmospheric production is now restaged by The Royal Opera with a great specialist cast of musicians. V?nique Gens plays the title role of the Queen of Thebes who angers the gods and is punished with the death of all her children, while the male soprano Jacek Laszczkowski, as her husband Anfione, makes his debut with the Company. The Balthasar Neumann Ensemble will be the specialist orchestra for what is an unmissable event for all lovers of early opera and anyone keen to discover more about opera's perpetually enjoyable marriage of music and drama.Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Oliver! ( Theatre Royal Drury Lane ) - Musical NEVER BEFORE HAS A SHOW GIVEN MORE!Now in its 2nd record-breaking year, Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.Russ Abbot, one of the most popular entertainers in Britain starts as Fagin alongside Kerry Ellis as Nancy and Steven Hartley as Bill Sikes. Russ is no stranger to Oliver! having played the role of Fagin at the Palladium, Theatre Royal and on tour!With a cast and orchestra of over 100, the sensational score is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. Row A and B in the Balcony are restricted view by a handrail. Rows U to ZZ in the Stalls may have an obscured view due to the Dress Circle overhang. Please Note: Babies and toddlers are not generally admitted into the theatre. Children must be able to sit, unaided, in their own seat and be attentive to the performance so as not to distract other paying members of the audience. As a GENERAL guideline an age of 5+ is recommended - other age restrictions such as Parental Guidance may also apply with regards to the content of the production.

Onassis ( Novello Theatre ) - Play Aristotle Onassis was a millionaire at 25 and became one of the world's richest men, but it was the glamour of the women in his life which brought him real fame, causing him to pursue personal vendettas and amassing empires on an international scale. This is the true story of the relationships between Onassis, his lover Maria Callas, his wife Jackie Kennedy and his long running feud with the Kennedy family and the American establishment. An extraordinary account of one man's voracious appetite for sex, money and power - how those with great wealth and political influence live their lives detached from the moral code and realities of ordinary mortals. Robert Lindsay stars as Onassis with a superb cast of characters portraying his family and the women he loved. First performed to great acclaim at Chichester's Minerva Theatre, this explosive new play by Martin Sherman opens at the Novello Theatre this September for a strictly limited season. Contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature

Onegin ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical The full company of The Royal Ballet are on stage for the drama and passion of John Cranko's Onegin. At the heart of the story - taken from Pushkin's great novel Yyvgeny Onegin - are Tatiana and Onegin himself. While she blooms from provincial young girl to sophisticated St Petersburg aristocrat, he descends from high-handed indifference to overwhelming despair. There is the drama of a duel in which Onegin kills his best friend Lensky, and the tragedy this brings to Lensky's own love Olga. And there is the ultimate irony of double unrequited love - while Onegin at first spurns Tatiana, it is her rejection of him that will bring down on him the final crushing blow. Stage designs and music taken from Tchaikovsky in a specially created score bring vividly alive the world of imperial Russia to complete a ballet of colour, drama, beauty and passion

Pam Ann - Flying High ( Vaudeville Theatre ) - Play Pam Ann, the glamorous, sharp-tongued air hostess from hell, is the fabulous monster creation of gifted comedienne, Caroline Reid. She's flying into town with more tales of life in the mile high club. Wonderfully camp nonsense. Caroline has proved Pam Ann to be a global phenomenon. In America she has performed at The Hollywood Palladium in LA and sold out several seasons at The Public Theatre in New York. In Spring 2008 she returned to Australia performing at the Arts Centre in Melbourne and the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, both 2000 capacity venues. Once again the she sold out all the shows. Recently Caroline played her first ever shows in Iceland and Vienna.

Phantom Of The Opera ( Her Majesty's Theatre ) - Musical The story of The Phantom of the Opera is based on a classic French thriller written by Gaston Leroux. The plot is set in the Paris Opéra Garnier. A series of strange events in this Opera House led to the birth of a mystic opera ghost. The most dramatic occurrences were a fire leaving people injured and causing deaths in 1894, the counterbalance of a chandelier crashing down and killing a woman in 1896. With some of the most extravagant sets, costumes and special effects ever designed for a musical, The Phantom of the Opera is a stage phenomenon. The musical premiered at Her Majesty's Theatre in London in October 1986 and has been played over 9.500 times on London's stages. Worldwide it has been staged in 90 cities and has won more than 50 major theatre awards. Please Note: the sides of the grand circle are side view restricted. The rear of the stalls and royal circle are restricted by the overhang.

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert ( Palace Theatre ) - Musical Stalls: Seats with a face value of £40 Monday to Thursday and £45 Friday and Saturday are classed as restricted view due to the Dress Circle overhang. Dress Circle: Seats with a face value £40 Monday to Thursday and £44.75 Friday and Saturday are classed as restricted view due to the Upper Circle overhang. Grand Circle: Row A of the Grand Circle has restricted legroom and some seats may also be restricted view due to a front handrail. Row B is restricted with a handrail and has a side view. All Grand Circle Seats with a face value of £24.75 are classed as restricted view. Row H is restricted view. Balcony: Row A and B of the Balcony seats may also be restricted view due to a front handrail. Seats 1-7 and 22-28 in all rows of the balcony are restricted view. The balcony is high and steeply stepped. The theatre has an air cooling system, but no air conditioning. Get ready for the ride of your life! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is the ultimate feel-good theatrical experience. Based on the Oscar(r) award-winning film, PRISCILLA tells the story of Tick (Ben Richards), Bernadette (Don Gallagher) and Adam (Oliver Thornton), a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio that agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. PRISCILLA is a heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics, including Downtown, What 's Love Got To Do With It, I Love The Nightlife, I Will Survive, Pop Muzik, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Hot Stuff, MacArthur Park, Boogie Wonderland and Finally this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous. Experience it for yourself. Hop on board! Due to occasional coarse language parental guidance is recommended for children 15 years and under. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance Please note due to the nature of the show a full view of the stage cannot be guaranteed from every seat.

Puss In Boots ( Arts Theatre ) - Play After the massive success of A Christmas Carol last year, Tiny Tim Productions presents this years must see Christmas Show!When the Miller dies, his youngest son is disappointed to hear that all he got is a cat. But he soon discovers that this is no ordinary cat but a cat who can talk and who makes up the most amazing stories and lies.

Rigoletto ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical One of Verdi's most popular operas, Rigoletto is a wonderful combination of musical and dramatic power. David McVicar's production for The Royal Opera has become a favourite, with its strong characterizations and vivid scenes. It brings together the colourful and corrupt world of the 16th-century court in Mantua and the opera's dark and violent themes, which remain just as potent today as ever. Dan Ettinger makes his Royal Opera House debut conducting a very strong cast that includes Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Paolo Gavanelli sharing the title role. With Wookyung Kim as the Duke and Eglise Guti?ez as Gilda, such famous numbers as 'La donna ?obile' and 'Caro nome' will be wonderful highlights of a Verdi score that is packed with melody and atmosphere from its opening portentous chords to its tragic conclusion.

Romeo Et Juliette ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Shakespeare's tragedy of doomed young love receives a wonderful interpretation in Gounod's opera, combining all of the drama of the well-known story and the emotional and stirring music typical of the composer of Faust. Not presented by The Royal Opera for a decade, Nicolas Jo?s production is revived with a fantastic cast conducted by French specialist Daniel Oren, and that has Piotr Beczala and Nino Machaidze/Mar?Alejandres as the star-crossed lovers. The opera is especially famous for its love duets and for such sparkling numbers as Juliette's Act I waltz song, but the whole score is full of passion, melody and excitement. With the many ensembles, choruses and characters it is a wonderful showcase for the talents of the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.Sung in French with English surtitles.

Room On The Broom ( Garrick Theatre ) - Play A spellbinding new adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo! How the cat purred and how the witch grinned As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a gust of wind blows her hat, bow and wand away into the night. With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, the lost belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick's not meant for five and - CRACK! - it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone? A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+ Fasten your seatbelts for a rip-roaring ride on a truly magnificent broom!

Shirley Valentine ( Trafalgar Studios ) - Musical Meet Shirley: a middle-aged Liverpudlian housewife who talks to the wall whilst preparing her husband's egg and chips. She's in a rut. What has happened to her life? When her best friend Jane pays for a holiday for two to Greece, she packs her bags, heads for the sun and starts to see the world and herself rather differently. Commissioned by the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine premiered in 1986 directed by Glen Walford. In 1988, under the direction of Simon Callow, it opened in the West End, wining the Olivier Award for Best Comedy, and starring Pauline Collins, who went on to play Shirley on Broadway (winning a Tony Award) and in the 1988 film (winning a BAFTA Award and Oscar nomination).Starring Meera Syal in 'London's Best Comic Performance' (Time Out).

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.

State Fair ( Trafalgar Studio Two ) - Musical Set against the colourful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the 1946 annual Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on winning blue ribbons for best boar and best Homemade mincemeat, whilst their daughter and son find both love and heartbreak in the romance of the busy fairground. The Academy Award winning score includes such Rodgers and Hammerstein classics as 'It Might as Well Be Spring' and 'It's a Grand Night for Singing.'

Stomp ( The Ambassadors Theatre ) - Musical Celebrating its 7th sensational year in London, STOMP is now FRESHER, FASTER AND FUNNIER than ever before, with new routines, new choreography and new music. This multi-award winning show has a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance. Eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good rhythm. 'IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone who hasn't and share the pleasure' Boston Herald

Sweet Charity ( Haymarket Theatre Royal ) - Musical Tamzin Outhwaite will star as Charity Hope Valentine in the acclaimed musical Sweet Charity. Sweet Charity follows the misadventures of love encountered by the gullible and guileless Charity Hope Valentine, a woman who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Featuring favourite hits such as Hey, Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now and The Rhythm of Life. Originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, Sweet Charity premiered on Broadway in 1966, where it ran for over 600 performances. The production won the Tony Award for Best Choreography in the same year. Patrons in the Gallery should be aware that seating is on cushioned wooden benches

Sylvia ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Only restored in its entirety in 2004, Frederick Ashton's Sylvia at once showed itself a fine combination of all the ingredients of the best of classical ballet. The story, from Greek myth, has Sylvia at the centre of dramatic events that have a statue come to life, Sylvia's abduction by the evil hunter Orion, and her dead lover Aminta restored to life through the intervention of the god Eros. The title role - created for Margot Fonteyn - requires a technical skill and classical elegance to challenge any ballerina to the full. But the accompanying host of characters and ensembles also allow the Company the chance to draw on its full range of dance and dramatic experience.The music by Delibes, who is maybe better known today for Coppelia, is considered one of the finest of 19th-century ballet scores. It was much admired in its own day, and rightly so for its sheer variety and melodious appeal.Rich classical designs for this production were inspired by the art of Lorrain, Poussin and others to create a beautiful setting for the story. Lovely to look at and delightful to hear, Sylvia is a complete experience of classical ballet at its best.

Tanguera ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical With a cast of over 30 dancers and singers, Tanguera tells a story of unrequited love in early 20th century Buenos Aires. When Giselle, a young French woman, arrives in Argentina as one of the first waves of European immigrants, she meets Lorenzo, a port worker who falls in love with her at first sight. But as Giselle falls deeper into Buenos Aires' seedy under- world, Lorenzo must fight to win her love. A huge success in its native Buenos Aires, where it ran for 18 months, this spellbinding new show has dazzled audiences in New York, Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Tokyo. London audiences will be swept up in the drama of the Tanguera as it makes its UK premiere this summer.

Tap Dogs ( Novello Theatre ) - Musical If this is the only show you see this summer then . "Kill to get a ticket." Tap Dogs, the global dance phenomenon, has been seen worldwide by over 11 million people. Winner of 11 major international awards including an Olivier for Best Choreography, Tap Dogs has exhilarated theatre audiences across the globe and will now energise and hydrate the West End this summer with an explosion of dance. Leading the pack of the world's sexiest dancers is Adam Garcia, star of Wicked and Saturday Night Fever and now a popular judge on Sky TV's dance show Got To Dance. The adrenalin-pumped cast inject raw power and passion into the ultimate visual dance spectacular. Upside down or even on water, they perform world-class routines in this most original and revitalised tap sensation. Kick-start your summer with a ticket to Tap Dogs!Please note: side seats in the Upper Circle may have some restricted views.

The Comedy Of Errors ( Open Air ) - Play For the first time in 14 years, Shakespeare's rollicking farce, The Comedy of Errors, makes a welcome return to the Open Air Theatre. In this merry-go-round of mistaken identity, two sets of estranged twins find themselves unwittingly wandering through the streets of the same town, where the men are jealous, the women are furious and there's a priceless gold chain that everyone wants. As broken relationships are slowly pieced back together, order is restored and the final reunion is a heart-warming celebration of love and family.This new production takes place in 1940's Casablanca, where there's danger on the streets for the strangers in town, and every hep cat's drawn to the sound of swing.

The Country Girl ( Apollo Theatre ) - Play Critically-acclaimed director Rufus Norris leads two of the nation's best-loved and most respected actors in Clifford Odets' glamorous masterpiece THE COUNTRY GIRL, an insight into the turbulent lives of a married couple whose relationship is tested to the limit when a shot at stardom exposes their deep-rooted flaws. Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove are reunited in the roles played by Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand on Broadway in 2008, and by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly in the multi-Oscar winning 1954 film. Martin Shaw's most recent stage appearance was in the West End triumph A Man for All Seasons. Best known for his starring roles in George Gently and the BAFTA award winning Judge John Deed, he will be joined by his co-star from that hugely popular series, Jenny Seagrove. Seagrove's extensive theatre credits have seen her play lead roles in almost every West End playhouse; her most recent West End performance was in Peter Hall's critically-acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's Bedroom Farce, which followed her appearance in A Daughter's A Daughter.

The Go!go!go! Show ( Leicester Square Theatre ) - Musical THE GO!GO!GO! SHOW is an all-new family extravaganza featuring five new pop stars, brand new songs and a sock-stealing 'Fluffalope'!Directed by Carole Todd (Dreamboats & Petticoats), choreographed by Paul Domaine (The Saturdays, Sugababes, Dannii Minogue), original story by Dean Wilkinson (Cbeebies, CBBC, Ant & Dec) and with music by Mike Stock (one third of the legendary Stock, Aitken & Waterman!) and Steve Crosby (who masterminded Steps), this energetic song and dance-fuelled adventure is stacked full of laughs and audience interaction for kids of all ages to enjoy this summer!

The Lion King ( Lyceum Theatre ) - Musical Julie Taymor directs the stage adaptation of Disney's hugely successful animated film, The Lion King. Tim Rice and Elton John's musical which opened in London in October 1999 won six Tony Awards on Broadway, received the Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards. The story: When the young lion prince Simba is born his vicious uncle Scar finds himself pushed back to second in succession to the throne. Scar plans to kill both, King Mufasa and Simba, to pave his way to the throne. The King gets killed, but Simba survives. Made to believe that he bears the blame for his father's death, he leaves the Serengeti kingdom. Please note: strobe lighting is used several times during the performance. Children under 3 will not be admitted, and the show is recommended for children over the age of 5. Children over 3 will be admitted BUT they must have a valid ticket and be able to sit in their own seat quietly throughout the performance. Should they become restless they will be asked to leave the auditorium. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2pm, Sunday 3pm Evenings: Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm Running time: 2 hours and 45 minutes See the Lion King on London's West End stage. Buy your Lion King musical tickets now online!

The Night Before Christmas ( The Ambassadors Theatre ) - Play THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SHOW FOR ALL THE FAMILYA truly unique Christmas experience - meet Father Christmas and see a magical story come to life in this brand new show!Receive a special gift and post your wish list in his post box.Father Christmas' lovable but naughty Elf is busy in the workshop wrapping all the children's presents for him to deliver. or is he? What is he hiding? Is he secretly keeping some toys for himself?With a little help from the audience Father Christmas explains the real meaning of Christmas. Full of songs, poems and stories, this is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family.The Night Before Christmas promises to be the Christmas event you won't want to miss - don't forget to bring your camera to capture the magic moment your little ones meet Father Christmas for the very first time!

The Prisoner Of Second Avenue ( Vaudeville Theatre ) - Play Set in the 1970's, THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE is a black comedy depicting a New York couple, Mel (Jeff Goldblum) and Edna Edison (Mercedes Ruehl), enduring the trials and tribulations of city life. Mel is made redundant and the stress of an economic crisis and urban life pushes him into having a nervous breakdown. The family gathers to offer support, with Edna stoically bearing the burden of his disintegration and self-pity. Written by Neil Simon, The Prisoner of Second Avenue originally premiered on Broadway in 1971, starring Peter Falk and Lee Grant, where it ran for two years and received a Tony Award nomination. It was subsequently made into a film in 1975, starring Jack Lemmon and Anne Bankcroft.

The Railway Children ( Waterloo Station Theatre ) - Play After two sell out and critically acclaimed summer runs at the National Railway Museum in York this breathtaking theatrical event arrives in London. One of the country's best-loved novels comes to life at Waterloo Station where the former Eurostar Site will be transformed into a unique theatre space with audience seated either side of the real railway track. Join Bobby, Peter and Phyllis as they show us how they become the railway children. Watch the story unfold and witness Phyllis averting disaster as she waves her red petticoat in front of a real moving steam train.Due to security searches, please arrive at the theatre 30 minutes prior to the performance starting. Admittance of latecomers is not guaranteed and may only occur at a suitable interval.Minimum age 2 years plus, parental discretion advised. Babes in arms not admitted. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Secret Of Sherlock Holmes ( Duchess Theatre ) - Play The Secret Of Sherlock Holmes is a must see for all crime-busters and lovers of literary whodunnits.The Secret of Sherlock Holmes is an enticing 90 minute psychological exploration of the inner torments of Baker Street's most famous resident. Jeremy Paul's beautiful script gives a haunting insight into the complexities of one of literature's most celebrated minds.Sherlock Holmes's friendship with Dr Watson embraces both his driving ambition and his unspoken need for human contact. Following Holmes's seemingly fatal encounter with his nemesis Moriarty, at the Reichenback Falls, Watson finds his loyalty and friendship tested to the very limit, while the great man is forced to confront his hidden demons.Please Note: Latecomers will not be admittted

The Tempest ( Old Vic Theatre ) - Play Sam Mendes returns to direct year two of The Bridge Project, with another stellar transatlantic lineup including Michelle Beck, Christian Camargo, Ron Cephas Jones, Stephen Dillane, Juliet Rylance and Thomas Sadoski in an intriguing pairing of Shakepeare's pastoral comedy As You Like It and his late masterpiece The Tempest

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.

The Woman In Black ( Fortune Theatre ) - Play This summer The Woman in Black is celebrating its 20th birthday in the West End. Since 1989, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most exciting, spooky, gripping and successful theatre events ever staged. Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's best selling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It is a formula that provides audiences with an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. Now in its 20th year, over 4 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most exciting, gripping and successful theatre events ever staged. Please be advised that there is a large possibility of school groups being present at The Woman In Black, especially for Monday to Thursday performances. What our staff thinks: Some people are much easier to scare than others and I don't think of myself as a person to be easily frightened - but there were some moments when I jumped in my seat - I only jumped but some girls were screaming out loudly in fright - followed by a giggle!

Thriller - Live ( Lyric Theatre ) - Musical Moonwalking into the West End after three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations across Europe, Thriller - Live is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5. To bring to life on stage the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jackson's greatest hits, Thriller - Live includes eye-popping multi-media effects and dazzling choreography by the shows award-winning director Gary Lloyd (who has previously worked with artists including Leona Lewis, Will Young, Robbie Williams, Kelly Clarkson and Girls Aloud), plus additional choreography by 5 time MTV award-winning LaVelle Smith Jnr. In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world's best-selling recording of all time. Thriller - Live includes over two-hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that boasts the world-class spectacle that marked their legendary live performances. Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits: I Want You Back, I'll BeThere, Show You The Way To Go, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She's Out Of My Life, Beat It, Billie Jean, Earth Song and Thriller plus many more! Please Note: The sides of the Balcony and parts of the Upper Circle are classed as restricted view.

War Horse ( New London Theatre ) - Play At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. The National's epic is based on War Horse, the celebrated novel by the Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo . Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history. Suitable for 10 years + Please Note: Latecomers will not be admitted until 20 minutes into the first act.

We Will Rock You ( Dominion Theatre ) - Musical With standing ovations every night, the phenomenal We Will Rock You continues to go from strength to strength at the Dominion Theatre. We Will Rock You is set in the future, on a place once called Earth. Globalisation is complete. Everyone watches the same movies, wears the same clothes, and thinks the same thoughts. A safe, happy Ga Ga world. The Company Computers generate the music and the kids download it. All musical instruments are banned. But resistance is growing. A hero is needed. Is the one who calls himself Galileo that man, and can he help them Break Free? Legendary band Queen, fronted by the dynamic Freddie Mercury before his death in 1991, have been making music together since the 70's and have now joined forces with writer Ben Elton to bring their unique sound to theatreland. This mega-musical, seen by over 5 million people, includes 32 of Queen's classic hits, including Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, and more. One dream. one vision. one smash hit - book today! Please note: strobe lighting is used in the performance. **Seats labeled CIRC RV are restriced view by a handrail. Customers must be 5'4 in order to see over the handrail clearly. Customers under 5'4 will have the handrail in their view. Matinees: Saturday 2.30pm Evenings: Monday-Saturday 7.30pm Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes Buy discounted We Will Rock You tickets, the Queen musical. London Discount Theatre offers excellent seating.

Welcome To Thebes ( Olivier Theatre ) - Play Faced with an impoverished population, a shattered infrastructure and a volatile army, the first democratic president of Thebes, Eurydice, promises peace to her nation. Without the aid of Theseus, the leader of the vastly wealthy state of Athens, she doesn't stand a chance. But Theseus is arrogant, mercurial and motivated by profit. A swaggering opposition circles, impatient for insurrection. The body of the former dictator lies unburied. A boy soldier is carelessly murdered. Set in the present day, but inspired by ancient myth, Moira Buffini's Welcome to Thebes offers a passionate exploration of an encounter between the world's richest and the world's poorest countries set in the aftermath of a brutal war.

When We Are Married ( Garrick Theatre ) - Play In the heart of Northern England, three respectable couples, married on the same day, at the same church, and by the same vicar, join to celebrate 25 years of blissful matrimony.Or so they think. The happy celebrations are brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation - These pillars of the community aren't quite as respectably married as they thought they were.As the home truths fly like confetti and conjugal rites turn to farcical fights, an evening of sparkling comic mayhem erupts. With a photographer from the local paper due to arrive any second, a missing housekeeper and a doorbell that wont stop ringing, can the three couples keep a lid on their embarrassing secret?,Don't miss a blessed union of laughs and surprises in this autumn's funniest comedy.

Wicked ( Apollo Victoria ) - Musical Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you've not been told the whole story about the land of Oz. Rachel Tucker (finalist in BBC's I'd Do Anything)plays Elphaba and Louise Dearman plays Glinda.From the 10th May, Lee Mead (Winner BBC's Any Dream Will Do) will play the role of Fiyero until 5th February 2011. He will be on holiday, 9th to 11th August, 20th to 25th September, 29th November to 4th December, 3rd to 8th January 2011.

Wolfboy ( Trafalgar Studio Two ) - Musical Two boys share an intimate adventure in an institution: Bernie's a Grade 'A' golden boy who has attempted suicide, David's a street hustler who may or may not have the powers of a wolf. After 2009's record-breaking New Boy director Russell Labey brings the first full-scale musical to Trafalgar 2. Stars Daniel Boys and Emma Rigby.

Yes, Prime Minister ( Gielgud Theatre ) - Play The original writers of the BBC series, Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn, have reunited for this 30th anniversary production starring Henry Goodman as Sir Humphrey Appleby and David Haig as Jim Hacker.Following a sell-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre, this critically-acclaimed production opens this September for a strictly limited season at London's Gielgud Theatre.Heading the coalition government, the PM is staring disaster in the face. The country is on the brink of financial meltdown There is just one grain of hope - a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan. But great institutions have a way of riding punches and bouncing back unscathed - will it prove so for Jim Hacker and his team of close advisors? Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby are back and in truly vintage form.