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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 £25 in the rear stalls are classed as restricted view, R/V

A Woman Killed With Kindness ( Lyttelton ) - Play Two women fight for their emotional survival in a rural wilderness dominated by men, money and an unbending morality. A startling domestic thriller written in 1603, A Woman Killed with Kindness strips bare two women's lives - with forensic realism - in one of the first tragedies ever to be written about ordinary people. Fast-moving, frightening and erotic: a major play in a radical production.

Abandoman: Pic'n'mixtape ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Winners of Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2010, Abandoman create hilarious musical numbers at lightning speed. Comedian Rob Broderick and multi-instrumentalist James Hancox create each song based on audience suggestions. As heard on Punt and Dennis' BBC Radio 2 Vote Now Show and weekly on BBC 6 Music's Chris Hawkin's Breakfast Show. Age Restriction 16 years +

Amateur Transplants ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play In the ten years since they began performing together Adam Kay and Suman Biswas of Amateur Transplants have developed into one of the Comedy world's best kept secrets. With sell-out tours and Edinburgh Festival seasons (they sold out the Indigo at the O2 last year), their cutting-edge, darkly humorous re-imaginings of modern day pop and rock classics have gained them a cult following across the UK. Their London Underground Song has been in the iTunes comedy top ten continuously since 2008 and has become an internet phenomenon with over 7 million hits.

Anna Karenina ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical The Mariinsky Ballet's acclaimed staging of Tolstoy's epic novel Anna Karenina receives its British premiere. Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky to Rodion Shchedrin's powerful score, the ballet's extraordinary heroine breaks all moral and social conventions with devastating consequences. Tolstoy's magnificent portrayal of a tormented woman, brought to ruin by the abandonment of her passionless marriage for the dashing Count Vronsky, gives an opportunity for two great ballerinas, Diana Vishneva and Uliana Lopatkina, to display their unparalleled dramatic and expressive gifts.

Arthur Smith ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Arthur is sober, his guests are smashed and the result is. who knows? A hilarious journey into the dark night of the soul? An exhibition of outrage? A mawkish anecdote that makes no sense? In vino veritas goes on trial. 'It's the drink talking'Age Restriction: 18 years+

Barry Cryer ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play He's been telling jokes for over 50 years, written for comedy greats like Morecombe and Wise, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd, Richard Prior, The Two Ronnies and Kenny Everett. For 32 years he's been 'Sorry that he Hasn't got a Clue' and now Barry doing what he does best - sitting down, having a chat and indulging in a stream on unconsciousness with the energy of a man half his age (which would still be pretty old. )

Best Of The Comedy Store ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play The Comedy Store presents the Best of The Comedy Store. 'Comedy's Unofficial National Theatre' (The Guardian) proudly presents the brightest comedy talent from the UK and international circuit in a truly iconic setting. As the premier name in stand-up comedy, with 30 years experience in the business, The Comedy Store remains a breeding ground for original comedy talent. The place to see tomorrow's stars today. Simply the best stand-up shows in town. 'The world of comedy is unimaginable without it' Time Out Confirmed Line ups: Sat 30 April MC Martin Coyote Geoff Norcott Pierre Hollins Tom Stade Sat 7 May MC Alistair Barrie Dave Fulton Paul Zenon Jeff Innocent Sat 14 May MC Charlie Baker Justin Moorhouse Alun Cochrane Tom Stade Ages 16 years +

Betrayal ( Comedy ) - Play Ian Rickson's new production of Harold Pinter's Betrayal starring Kristin Scott Thomas, Douglas Henshall and Ben Miles and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. 'I've always rather liked Jerry. To be honest, I've always liked him rather more than I've liked you. Maybe I should have had an affair with him myself.' Betrayal is a play written by Harold Pinter in 1978. Critically regarded as one of the English playwright's major dramatic works, it features his characteristically economical dialogue, characters' hidden emotions and veiled motivations, and their self-absorbed competitive one-upmanship, face-saving, dishonesty, and (self) deceptions. The plot of Betrayal exposes different permutations of betrayal and kinds of betrayals occurring over a period of nine years, relating to a seven-year affair involving a married couple, Emma and Robert, and Robert's "close friend" Jerry, who is also married, to a woman named Judith. Born in 1930 in East London, playwright, screen writer, director, political activist and actor Harold Pinter wrote thirty-two plays, twenty-two screenplays and directed thirty-six theatre productions. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005, and was awarded the Companion of Honour in 2002. His many awards include the Laurence Olivier Award and the Moliere D'Honneur for Lifetime Achievement, the European Theatre Award and the Legion d'Honneur.

Bette And Joan ( Arts Theatre ) - Play Screen divas and rivals Bette Davis and Joan Crawford go head to head in a new play based on their legendary feud. The stars, both at low points at their careers, meet on the set of Whatever happened to Baby Jane?. The high risk shocker becomes a surprise hit that propels them back to stardom

Betty Blue Eyes ( Novello Theatre ) - Musical Belts are being tightened and the country's long-suffering citizens are being told by the government that there will be fair shares for all in return for surviving Austerity Britain. Meanwhile local officials feather their own nests by taking far more than their own fair share. It is of course 1947, and having won the war Britain seems to have lost the peace, and the country is staggering under the burden of acute rationing, unemployment and the coldest winter for decades. The only bright spark on the horizon is the impending marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Twenty six years ago Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray wove this story into a hilariously funny but sharply observed comic film called A Private Function, which centered around Betty, an adorable pig, who is being illegally reared to ensure the local dignitaries can celebrate the Royal Wedding with a lavish banquet while the local population make do with Spam. Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman have brilliantly adapted and expanded this story for the stage and George Stiles and Anthony Drewe have written a deliciously infectious, toe-tapping, retro contemporary score. The result is an utterly British musical, full of eccentric characters, such as the strange odd couple, Gilbert - an evangelistic chiropodist, and Joyce - a nobody determined to be somebody; Inspector Wormold - an obsessive destroyer of illegal meat; Mother Dear -'She's seventy four and ravenous'; along with a weird assortment of bullies, spivs and snobs and of course, our star, Betty the pig. With a simply marvellous cast of great British actors headed by Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith, Betty Blue Eyes is like no musical you will have ever seen -but she is worth saving up for!

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

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 and Ruthie Henshall as Elvira.

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. The recommended age for children is age 12 and above. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theatre.

Butley ( Duchess Theatre ) - Play Rapier-tongued lecturer Ben Butley is having a monumentally bad day. So bad, he's making sure everyone else has a worse one. His estranged wife has taken up with the most boring man in London. His beloved protege has found a new benefactor (one he is actually sleeping with, to boot). In an unprecedented act of betrayal even the English department's resident failure has a book deal. Once a charismatic tutor and an authority on TS Eliot, he now sharpens his mind on his unfortunate colleagues while trying to evade his more persistent students. Withering irony, spite and gleeful trouble-making all feature in his arsenal; inevitably they prove to be the weapons of his own tragic self-destruction.

Cabaret Whore ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Brilliant character comedy packed with sparkling original songs, Cabaret Whore introduces desperate divas from around the globe, from tortured French chanteuse La Poule Plombee to washed-up lounge crooner Bernie St Claire. These are the fantastic creations of Sarah-Louise Young, winner of Spirit of the Fringe and Three Weeks Editors Awards. Don't miss her first UK tour following sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Cafe de Paris and the Pigalle Club.

Carl Donnelly ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Multi-award winning Carl Donnelly (as seen on 'Mock The Week', Dave's 'One Night Stand', 'Russell Howard's Good News') brings you an hour of laughs with a selection of stories from his life in the last year. Age Restriction: 16 years +

Cause Celebre ( Old Vic Theatre ) - Play To celebrate the centenary of Terence Rattigan's birth, Thea Sharrock directs Anne-Marie Duff in his final play. Based on the true story of Alma Rattenbury, Cause Celebre is a tale of love, betrayal, loyalty and obsession. Terence Rattigan is one of England's greatest playwrights. His many plays include After the Dance, Flare Path, The Winslow Boy, The Browning Version, The Deep Blue Sea,Man And Boy and Cause Celebre. Anne-Marie Duff won an Evening Standard Theatre Award, a South Bank Show Award and The Critics' Circle Award for Saint Joan (National). Her recent TV and film work includes Shameless (Channel 4), Elizabeth -The Virgin Queen, Nowhere Boy and Margot. Thea Sharrock's recent directorial credits include the acclaimed production of Rattigan's After the Dance (National), The Misanthrope (Comedy), As You Like It (Globe) and Equus (Gielgud & Broadway).Recommended Age 13 years +

Cendrillon ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical For the first time ever, The Royal Opera presents the story of Cinderella as told in Massenet's opera Cendrillon. The production new to the Royal Opera House is by Laurent Pelly, whose previous work here has included the spectacularly successful La Fille du regiment, a heart-warming L'elisir d'amore and last Season's stylish new Manon. Pelly brings his characteristic lightness of touch, wit and elegance to Massenet's delightfully tuneful score against sets and costumes of fairytale charm. Joyce DiDonato takes the title role, with Alice Coote - just like the Principal Boy familiar from British pantomime - as her Prince charming. And of course there has to be a fairy godmother, played by Eglise Gutierrez, in this version of a tale that gained particular popularity from the published fairytales of Frenchman Charles Perrault. Musical highlights include the fairy godmother's airy coloratura, the orchestral dances of the ball, the March of the Princesses, and of course rapturous duets between the Prince and Cendrillon. French music specialist Bertrand de Billy is the conductor for an opera of radiance and charm to finish the 2010/11 Season on a note of pure pleasure. SUNG IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES

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.

Crazy For You ( Open Air ) - Musical George and Ira Gershwin's hit musical comedy is packed full of classic songs including 'I Got Rhythm', 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Embraceable You' and 'Nice Work If You Can Get It'. The original 1992 production won both the Tony and Olivier Award for Best New Musical. The creative team from the multi-award winning production of Hello, Dolly! reunite as Timothy Sheader directs, with choreography by Stephen Mear and designs by Peter McKintosh. Gareth Valentine returns as the musical director after joining the Open Air Theatre last season for Sondheim's Into the Woods. Theatre policy relating to cancelled performances to inclement weather: The auditorium and stage are completely uncovered. Every effort to complete the performance will be made and the theatre reserves the right to stop and start the action as necessary. Performances are never cancelled or abandoned before the advertised starting time and then only in the event of very bad weather. If cancellation or abandonment is unavoidable, ticket holders will be entitled to equivalent seats for any other performance in the main season (excludes comedy and music events), subject to availability. Original tickets for a performance that has been cancelled can be exchanged directly with the box office at the Open Air Theatre for another performance. Refunds are not given for cancellation or abandonment as a result of the weather.

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. Row L and M of the Dress Circle are slightly restricted by an overhang.

Don Quixote ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical The excitement, colour and wit of Cervantes' masterpiece are brilliantly conveyed in this sparkling production of Petipa and Gorsky's classic, Don Quixote. In astounding displays of virtuoso dancing, highlighted by Minkus' irresistible music, romantic Spain and classical ballet merge merrily as the love between Kitri and Basil is challenged by the fruitless attempts of Kitri's father to engineer his unwilling daughter into a more lucrative match. Drama, comedy, love and dazzling choreography sparkle in an exquisite blend of exuberance and bravura, making it a perfect vehicle for the brilliance of the Mariinsky dancers.

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!

Ecstasy ( Duchess Theatre ) - Play If you can't have a laugh and a drink on a Friday night, when can you? Overview 1979. The Winter of Discontent is over and Margaret Thatcher's regime is about to transform the country. Old friends come together in a Kilburn bed-sit. Loneliness, togetherness, longing, warmth, love. Ecstasy is compassionate, thoughtful and extremely funny. Mike Leigh is, for the first time ever, returning to one of his past plays. He is joined by his regular collaborator and multi award-winning designer Alison Chitty. Leigh is best known for his films, including Happy-Go-Lucky, Vera Drake (winner of the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival), Topsy-Turvy and Secrets and Lies (winner of the Palm d'Or at Cannes Film Festival). His relationship with Hampstead Theatre started with his renowned Abigail's Party which premiered in 1977, followed by Ecstasy, Goose-Pimples and Smelling a Rat. His most recent play, Two Thousand Years, was a sell-out success at the National Theatre in 2008

Emperor And Galilean ( Olivier Theatre ) - Play Charting the true odyssey of an astonishing man, Julian, as he struggles to find spiritual fulfilment and political pre-eminence, Ibsen's lost masterpiece sweeps across Greece and the Middle-East from AD 351 covering 12 crucial years in the history of civilisation. Made Emperor, Julian attempts to abolish Christianity and restore the old gods. But met with fierce resistance, this great free-thinker become s a tyrant more hated than his brutal predecessor Constantius. And in arousing the Christians from their apathy he advances their cause, his life and death altering the course of history in stark opposition to his intent. Ibsen's magnificent farewell to epic drama tackles faith head on. A cast of 50 perform this exciting new version, creating a cathedral of sound and ritual. UK Premiere

End Of The Rainbow ( Trafalgar Studios ) - Musical Olivier Award winning star of Hairspray Tracie Bennett returns to the West End Stage in Peter Quilter's new play based on the later life of Judy Garland. Directed by the multi celebrated award winning Terry Johnson, End Of The Rainbow received 5 star reviews and nightly standing ovations on its pre London run. It's December 1968 and Judy Garland is about to make her comeback. again. In a London hotel suite with her young new fiance at her side, Garland battles with a tornado of drugs and alcohol as she undertakes an exhausting series of concerts at the Talk of the Town to try and reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of her generation. Despite a series of failed marriages and a wrecked Hollywood career, Judy remains a tough, compelling, remarkable woman always armed to the teeth with her legendary razor-sharp wit. Featuring a breathtaking performance by Tracie Bennett the production features several of Garland's classic songs, including The Man That Got Away, Come Rain or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, with a live onstage band.

Flanders And Swann: A Brand G-new Afterg-noon ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play After 3 sell-out tours, Duncan, Tim, the Hippo and the words and music of Flanders and Swann are back. Lifelong fans and the uninitiated alike will enjoy seeing the boys breathe new life into F and S favourites including: The Hippopotamus Song, The Gas Man Cometh, The Gnu Song and Madeira M'Dear.

Flare Path ( Haymarket Theatre Royal ) - Play Trevor Nunn directs Sienna Miller in Terence Rattigan's Flare Path - his first production as Artistic Director of the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. A story of love, loyalty and desire set at the height of the Second World War. In a country house hotel on the edge of RAF Bomber Command airfield, the women wait for news of their husbands return from a dangerous bombing mission behind enemy lines. The lives of a newly married RAF bomber pilot and his actress wife, Patricia, are thrown into upheaval by the unexpected night mission. The arrival of Peter Kyle, a Hollywood star, and the outcome of the night raid on Germany, throws up a conflict of love and duty for Patricia. With life and relationships hanging in the balance, will the lights of the flare path welcome the courageous airmen back home? Based on Rattigan's own experiences as a tail gunner in the RAF during the Second World War, he later reworked Flare Path into a screenplay and in 1954 the re-titled The Way to the Stars starring Michael Redgrave was released.Cast will also include Sheridan Smith (Legally Blonde the Musical) and James Purefoy.

Flawless - Chase The Dream ( Peacock Theatre ) - Musical Following a successful tour of the UK, street dance sensation Flawless take the West End by storm with their stunning live show Chase The Dream. One of the UK's hottest dance acts, Flawless appeared at Sadler's Wells' festival of hip hop dance theatre Breakin' Convention twice before winning the nation's hearts in Britain's Got Talent with their fast-paced routines and jaw-dropping skills. Winner of the World Dance Champion title, the crew of 10 performers has starred in the number one UK box office film hit Street Dance 3D and worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Madonna, Beyonce and Leona Lewis. The breathtaking show Chase the Dream features the high energy street dance Flawless has become famous for; acrobatic moves and a slick performance style, plus a soundtrack packed with hits.

Free Run ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Musical For the first time the explosive action of Free Running, one of the world's most exciting and dangerous extreme sports, is transformed into a live stage show. Incredible athletic performers take on jaw dropping parkour, stunts and martial arts close up. very close up! Sit tight and don't you dare leave your seat! This unique show stars 3RUN, the UK's number one free running team. Holders of fifteen Guinness world records, they've astonished the world with their unique brand of high-octane acrobatics. Now you can see them live in the UK's first ever Free Running stage show created exclusively for Udderbelly. Spectacular entertainment for all ages

Frisky And Mannish ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Frisky and Mannish return to their spiritual home with their very special brand of popmusicy-seriocomic-mashparodic-stereophonic-LOUD-vaudevillian-sketchcabaret-throwbackcurrent-oldfangled-newfashioned-bapsbotty-infotainment. Or, put another way, titting around with pop songs. Combining white-hot box-fresh new material with old favourites, it'll be a rip-roaring musical spectacular for both graduates of F and M's School of Pop and The College Years, and brand-new students. Come on, feel the noise.

Ghost Stories ( Duke of York's ) - Play After breaking all box-office records on its opening at Liverpool Playhouse and the Lyric Hammersmith, Ghost Stories burst onto the West End in June 2010 and has been playing to packed houses ever since. So far over 130,000 audience members have screamed, laughed and jumped their way through the show. Ghost Stories is 80 minutes of thrilling, chilling theatre you will not want to miss. The totally unique West End show comes from the truly talented and dark minds of 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. Ghost Stories received rave reviews and has developed a cult following among horror fans, theatre goers and the general public alike. A heart-pounding theatrical experience, Ghost Stories has left even the most hardened of viewers gasping for breath and reaching for their coats to hide behind. Truly not for the feint hearted or those of a nervous disposition, but perfect for anyone who want a thrilling night out you'll never forget, Ghost Stories carries an advisory age limit of 15+. 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.

Ghost The Musical ( Piccadilly Theatre ) - Musical The dazzling new musical GHOST, based on the phenomenal Oscar winning Paramount Pictures film, which starred Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, opens at the Piccadilly Theatre on 22 June 2011. GHOST is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a phoney psychic, in the hope of saving her from his murderer. GHOST features stunning new music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning legends Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (writer of Michael Jackson's Man In The Mirror), and also includes the unforgettable 'Unchained Melody'. Directed by the multi-award-winning Matthew Warchus, designed by Rob Howell, with stage effects by Paul Kieve (illusionist for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) and choreography by Ashley Wallen, who has worked with Kylie Minogue, Will Young and Mariah Carey, GHOST promises to be a magical night out that will send spirits soaring.

Gina Yashere ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Gina Yashere has a made a lot of changes in her life of late. She's travelled the world - from Nigeria to discover her ancestral roots, to Thailand to get her zen on, to Malaysia to. get robbed, to Indonesia to get tattooed, and many other places in between. But she's ended up in the one place she truly feels at home. Los Angeles. Not content with being one of the most sought after comedians in the UK, Gina decided 3 years ago to up sticks and move to Hollywood to see if she can get a piece of the American dream. She's not done too badly. Since landing in Los Angeles, she has lost over 36 Kilos in weight (after all, she is in the Land of the Olsen twins. and Victoria Beckham) and has performed her stand up on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, HBO's Def comedy Jam and Martin Lawrence's 1st Amendment, as well as being a regular on The Tonight show with Jay Leno, playing a crap psychic. She has also had her own 1 hour stand up special airing on Showtime. She's the best and she wants everyone to know it, so she's gonna keep shouting until you notice her! Either that, or sleep with Justin Bieber. Come see for yourself You'll laugh. you'll definitely laugh

Glenn Wool ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Globetrotting comedy hero, Glenn Wool is back for a brief visit to the UK and brings with him, tales of travels and misadventures, far and wide. Don't miss the chance to see this true comedic talent for one night only. Book now!Age restriction: 16 years +

Graffiti Classics ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play This comedy string quartet have entertained audiences of all ages around the world with their virtuosic musical talents, combining brilliant playing with amazing dancing, singing and comedy routines. 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices: Graffiti Classics perform a wide variety of music from Hungarian folk to hornpipes and polkas, with a little Mozart, Bach and Strauss added for good measure. 'A dazzling foursome with a quick fire concoction of dancing, singing and clowning, all done while they also get their virtuosic fingers around a repertoire running from madrigals and Mozart to tango and even a can-can. This show is a wonderful antidote for those who think that classical music is as staid as stained-glass.' The Times

Hofesh Shechter Political ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical Political Mother was declared an 'audio visual marvel' by critics after its run at Sadler's Wells in 2010. Now it returns, specially revamped for over 30 performers. In 2009 Shechter reworked his acclaimed programme Uprising/In Your Rooms into a musical feast of percussion and strings, creating an unforgettable dance 'gig'. Now, Political Mother gets the same treatment. Bringing the atmosphere of a rock concert, and brimming with the gritty and emotional complexity of Shechter's extraordinary dance work, Political Mother - The Choreographer's Cut gives audiences an experience like no other. It will be performed with a live band of over 20 musicians alongside the 12 dancers of the Hofesh Shechter Company. Award-winning Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Hofesh Shechter has become one of the UK's most celebrated young artists since his first performances here in 2007. His work has been seen at the Roundhouse, Latitude Festival and on the opening credits of Channel 4's Skins.Recommended age 14 years +

Homage To Fokine ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Homage to Fokine opens with Chopiniana, a ballet of ethereal beauty displaying the Company's corps de ballet to stunning effect. In complete contrast, medieval Russia is evoked in the powerful splendour of Mikhael Fokine's The Firebird, created for Diaghilev's Ballet Russes to Stravinsky's brilliant score. The final work in the programme Scheherazade is another extraordinary work created for the Ballet Russes. Fokine's sensual choreography and Rimsky-Korsakov's glittering music create a fantasy of visual extravagance enhanced by the Mariinsky's great stars, Diana Vishneva, Uliana Lopatkina, Igor Kolb and Igor Zelensky.

Ian Stone ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent, Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts on the circuit. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-deprecating style, Ian is a member of the Comedy Store's critically acclaimed 'Cutting Edge' team where each week stand-ups jostle for position to come up with the best topical stories. Ian's many television appearances include Mock The Week (BBC 2), The Last Word (MORE4), The Late Edition (BBC4) and Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC 2).Age Restriction: 16 years +

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 +

Irish Blood, English Heart ( Trafalgar Studio Two ) - Play A new play by Darren Murphy In a mysterious lock up in south London two sons divvy up the emotional legacy of their estranged father. An unsettling tale of brothers, bloodties, nationhood, and a dead London cabby, that plays out like a taut thriller.

Isy Suttie ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Best known as Dobby from C4's Peep Show, Isy's back with a new musical stand up show. Featuring real-life love stories and songs alongside a one woman-mini-musical about a couple called Pearl and Dave, this show's a must for anyone who likes their comedy joyful and bittersweet.Age Restriction: 16 years +

Jasmin Vardimon Yesterday ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical In celebration of the company's tenth anniversary, Yesterday is a retrospective new work featuring some of the most breathtaking duets, striking solos and iconic moments selected from the company's repertoire, reprised with new choreography. Contrasting flashes of daring athleticism with moments of touching beauty, Yesterday interweaves scenes of intimate and vulnerable tenderness with provocative and playful choreography, remaining as stirring and socially relevant as ever. Contains some nudity

Jenny Eclair: Old Dog New Tricks ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Having amused the nation in the I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Jungle and fearlessly taking on bush tucker trials, the time has come for Jenny to get back on the road and do what she does best. Nearly a whole dress size smaller, the Perrier Award winner and self-appointed Grumpy Head Girl Jenny Eclair has extended her critically acclaimed tour Old Dog, New Tricks by 50 dates in 2011. Jenny is fifty years old which in dog years would qualify for The Guinness Book of records, having recently been de-wormed and with her teeth newly bleached, she'll be prancing around the regions, basically doing her comedy tricks for a 'nice biscuit and maybe a glass of Chardonnay'. Don't expect anything that involves balancing stuff on her nose or jumping through hoops, her hips are too big and she has a tendency to fall over. However do expect a Lady Gaga tribute and possibly some dancing on her back legs. Good Dog Jenny! Age Restriction: 16 years +

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.

Jimeoin: Something Smells Funny ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Stunning show of world-class stand-up as Jimeoin, internationally hailed as one of live comedy's masters, returns to London. No gimmicks, purely and simply about having a laugh. As seen on ITV's Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford and BBC's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

La Bayadere ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Mariinsky Ballet's magnificent production of La Bayadere is a lavish melodrama of love, betrayal and ultimate redemption set in a legendary India. The tale of the temple dancer Nikiya's doomed love for the warrior Solor unfolds in scenes of exotic spectacle in one of Petipa's greatest works, culminating in the choreographic glory of the 'Kingdom of the Shades', one of the greatest treasures in the company's repertoire. The Mariinsky's matchless ensemble of soloists and corps de ballet captures the soul with its beauty.

Legally Blonde ( Savoy Theatre ) - Musical College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods (Susan McFadden) 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! **** 'PERFECTION. Ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish.' The Independent **** 'Musical Theatre at its best - great songs, witty lines. Smart, sassy, spectacular.' Daily Telegraph Following huge critical acclaim, Legally Blonde the Musical has taken the West End by storm. Led by Tony award-winning director and Olivier nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and now in its second year, this is the most fashionable ticket in town! Starring Susan McFadden, Carley Stenson and Peter Davison. Seats in row F and G in the Upper Circle are restricted view with a handrail in front.

Lend Me A Tenor - The Musical ( Gielgud Theatre ) - Musical Don't miss this summer's new musical comedy hit! This uproarious new musical comedy by Peter Sham and Brad Carroll is a riotous, unpredictable explosion of mistaken identities and unexpected romance - based on the award-winning West End and Broadway hit comedy by Ken Ludwig. It's 1934, and the world's greatest tenor Tito Merelli has come to Cleveland, Ohio, to save its Grand Opera Company by singing Otello. When he is unexpectedly incapacitated, Max, the Opera Director's meek assistant, is given the daunting task of finding a last-minute replacement. Chaos ensues - including a scheming soprano, a tenor-struck ingenue, a jealous wife and the Cleveland Police department. This brand-new production is directed by Olivier award-winning director Ian Talbot (High Society, Anything Goes) and choreographed by Tony-nominated choreographer Randy Skinner (42nd Street, White Christmas). The cast includes the Olivier award-winning Matthew Kelly.

Les Ballets C De La B Gardenia ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical Following a successful European tour, the critically acclaimed Gardenia by leading contemporary dance collective, les ballets C de la B comes to Sadler's Wells for a limited run. Inspired by the penetrating film Yo soy asi, in which the closing of a transvestite cabaret in Barcelona reveals the private lives of a memorable group of aging artists, Gardenia is a collaboration between transvestite actress Vanessa Van Durme, directors Alain Platel and Frank Van Laecke, and composer Steven Prengels. In the most intimate of tales, this unique show goes deep into the turbulent lives of nine people; seven older individuals navigating the zone between masculine and feminine, and a younger man and 'real' woman. Each carries their own intriguing story, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious. Based on the real experiences of the cast, Gardenia indulges the human instinct for voyeurism in a visual show that harmonises dance, song and the arresting contemporary music of Steven Prengels. Recommended age 12 years +

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 Gareth Gates will star as Marius from the 18th October to the 20th November 2010 and from the 31st January to the 18th June 2011

Lord Of The Flies ( Open Air ) - Play William Golding's classic novel Lord Of The Flies is adapted for the stage. After a group of schoolboys survive a massive plane crash, what starts as a classic desert island adventure quickly becomes a struggle for survival as superstition and immorality sees the community slide into a darkly sinister world. Created by the same team as last season's The Crucible, the production will rediscover this gripping drama in the unconfined and unparalleled atmosphere of theatre in the open air.Suitable for ages 11 + Theatre policy relating to cancelled performances to inclement weather: The auditorium and stage are completely uncovered. Every effort to complete the performance will be made and the theatre reserves the right to stop and start the action as necessary. Performances are never cancelled or abandoned before the advertised starting time and then only in the event of very bad weather. If cancellation or abandonment is unavoidable, ticket holders will be entitled to equivalent seats for any other performance in the main season (excludes comedy and music events), subject to availability. Original tickets for a performance that has been cancelled can be exchanged directly with the box office at the Open Air Theatre for another performance. Refunds are not given for cancellation or abandonment as a result of the weather.

Love Never Dies ( Adelphi Theatre ) - Musical From the Gothic surrounds of the Paris Opera House to the dazzling heights of New York's Coney Island - the Phantom returns. Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular new musical reunites the masked Phantom with his only true love and musical protegee, the stunning beauty Christine Daae. Love Never Dies is a roller coaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance - where little is as it first appears. With Madame Giry's help the Phantom escaped the Paris mobs to build a glittering new empire in the new world. For ten long years the Phantom has hidden himself amongst the freaks and sideshows nursing his broken heart and yearning for his true love to return. Now, blinded by money and the bright lights of Coney - Christine, with Raoul and their son Gustave, is lured to America to perform one final time. But Christine soon discovers the true identity of the mysterious impresario who has tempted her across the Atlantic. As old wounds are reopened and forgotten memories unlocked - 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.

Lucy Porter ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Lucy Porter is one of the UK's best loved live stand-up comedians. Her TV appearances include Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You. She is a firm favourite on BBC Radio 4 and has toured internationally to places such as Cape Town, Las Vegas and Hong Kong. Suitable for ages 14 years +

Madama Butterfly ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical A beautiful staging of a favourite opera brings Puccini's Madama Butterfly back to The Royal Opera repertory. The story of a Japanese geisha's love for an American naval officer moved Puccini to compose music of rare and sensual beauty, but also of heartrending power as the tragedy unfolds to its devastating conclusion. Andris Nelsons conducts one of the most ravishing of scores, which features such wonderfully lyrical passages as Cio-Cio-San's first entrance, Pinkerton's seduction of her, the famous Humming chorus, and of course Butterfly's 'un bel di vedremo'. Patricia Racette appears as the Butterfly of the title, Cio-Cio-San, a role for which she is acclaimed worldwide - and James Valenti makes an especially dashing Pinkerton, whose thoughtless toying with love is the catalyst for this classic tragic story. The second Puccini opera of the summer, this revival offers the drama, the musical richness and the sheer enjoyment of great performance that makes The Royal Opera world class. SUNG IN ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

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!

Mark Dolan ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Do you have itchy skin, insomnia or a profound fear of flying? Well, Mark Dolan can't help. But in this hilarious stand-up show, the Channel 4 favourite gives his insights into celebrity, politics, married life, and why it is that betting shops have those strange little pens. Don't miss! Age Restriction: 16 years +

Maxwell's Fullmooners ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play The world's best late-night comedy show returns to the Southbank after 2 sell-out years! Hosted by Andrew Maxwell with comedians, freaks, breakdancers and singers this is a show you should NEVER miss!Age Restriction: 16 years + Come howl at the moon!!

Million Dollar Quartet ( Noel Coward Theatre ) - Musical A smash hit on Broadway and in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET tells the electrifying story of the night ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, CARL PERKINS and JERRY LEE LEWIS came together to make music, and ended up making history. Inspired by the actual event, that took place on 4 December 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis, this ecstatic and engaging musical is a story of fame, friendship, discovery, divided loyalties, professional jealousy and incredible music as four of the music industry's most extraordinary talents, all in their creative prime, made music together for the first and only time in their careers. The legendary meeting was masterminded by Sun Records' founder Sam Phillips, who discovered all four of the musicians, and brought Elvis Presley (and his then girlfriend) back to the recording studio that launched him to stardom. Together with Sun Records' fast-rising new superstar Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins, who was still chasing his next big hit after writing and recording Blue Suede Shoes, the fourth member of this impromptu 'quartet' was Phillips' latest signing, Jerry Lee Lewis. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features over 20 classic hits from a golden era of music including: Blue Suede Shoes, Folsom Prison Blues, Fever, Memories Are Made Of This, That's All Right, Down By The Riverside, Sixteen Tons, (There Will Be) Peace In The Valley, I Walk The Line, I Hear You Knocking, Great Balls Of Fire, Hound Dog, Riders In The Sky, See You Later Alligator and Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On. Please Note: There is no interval.

Mirror And Music ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical A cult figure in Japan, Saburo Teshigawara began his career in Tokyo in 1981 after studying the unusual combination of plastic arts and classical ballet. In 1985 he formed his own company, KARAS, with Kei Miyata and started creating group choreographies alongside other visual art works. With KARAS he has performed in major cities all over the world and has been commissioned by many international ballet companies (Frankfurt Ballet, Paris Opera, Nederland Dans Theater). He returns to Sadler's Wells with his company's newest work, Mirror and Music. Danced by a cast of eight, with a fascinating solo performed by Teshigawara himself, Mirror and Music explores the simultaneously tangible and intangible nature of music and the reflection we see when we look into the mirror. Characteristically, this production features choreography, set, costume and truly stunning lighting design all by Teshigawara. This is an opportunity to see a modern-day master of stage beauty at work.

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.

Naked Boys Singing ( Charing Cross Theatre ) - Musical The Boys are back. Returning for a fourth London run, Naked Boys Singing! is a musical comedy revue featuring an original score of 16 songs celebrating the splendours of male nudity. This perfectly proportioned 70 minute review features 7 good-looking and talented male actors celebrating the glories of the naked male body through a series of catchy, pithy cabaret numbers, both funny and poignant. Phil Willmott's hit London production played at The Kings Head before transferring to the Arts for two seasons and now makes its home at the Charing Cross Theatre Please Note: Contains full male nudity. Age recommendation 16 years +

Northern Ballet Cleopatra ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical One of the UK's foremost dance companies, Northern Ballet is renowned for bringing together the dramatic and the classical in its award-winning repertoire. This spring they continue that tradition with a gripping new production, Cleopatra. An enduring icon of the ancient world, Cleopatra was a mother, lover and queen who overturned convention and changed the course of history. This full-length ballet is a must-see from Northern Ballet's Artistic Director, David Nixon OBE and features a specially composed score by Claude-Michel Schonberg (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables), played live by the Northern Ballet Sinfonia. With over 40 years of dance making, Northern Ballet have collected an impressive array of accolades and nominations including the audience award at the Critics' Circle Awards for three successive years and Oliver award nominations for The Three Musketeers and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Not So Grimm Fairytales ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Don't miss this summer's new musical comedy hit! After their hugely successful 2009 and 2010 national tours of The Little Mermaid and Alice In Wonderland, Uncontained Arts return with another exhilarating interpretation of more much-loved children's stories. All your favourite Grimm characters. Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Tom Thumb, a handful of princesses, a whirlwind of witches and one weally, weally wicked wolf. are all brought to life in this energetic, colourful, laugh-a- minute show, with music, surprises,a touch of magic and lots of fun for all the family!

One Man Star Wars ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Canadian actor Charles Ross spent much of his childhood far, far away, watching Star Wars videos. The result of this misspent youth is his hilarious show, where he single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixty minutes!

One Man, Two Guvnors ( Lyttelton ) - Play Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancee's dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers' Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple. In Richard Bean's English version of Goldoni's classic Italian comedy, sex, food and money are high on the agenda. James Corden returns to the National for the first time since The History Boys to play Francis. World Premiere

Pericles ( Open Air ) - Play The young prince, Pericles, takes to the high seas on a quest to discover the world. An odyssey adventure of shipwrecks, tournaments and of love lost, and found, this is a journey into adulthood and a celebration of family to enjoy together. Continuing the successful series of Shakespeare plays for younger audiences, and making its first appearance at the Open Air Theatre since 1939, Pericles is re-imagined for everyone aged six and over.

Pete Firman ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Spend an evening with the UK's top comedic conjuror. Returning to the Southbank for the third time in a show not to be missed. Expect jaw dropping tricks and side-splitting comedy. Recently seen on 'Comedy Rocks' (ITV1) with Jason Manford.

Peter Grimes ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes is one of the must-see genius works of 20th-century opera. Powerful and haunting music of extraordinary emotional intensity brings alive a disturbing story of prejudice, suspicion and persecution in a small fishing village on the East Anglian coast. The power of the sea and the changing moods of the landscape are famously evoked in rare subtlety by this great music as the background to a drama that requires the richest of musical and dramatic interpretation. Ben Heppner as the outsider fisherman of the title and Amanda Roocroft as the school mistress Ellen Orford - steadfast in her sympathy for Peter - are at the centre of an impressive cast under conductor Andrew Davis making a very welcome return to the royal Opera House. Willy Decker's production has its first revival by the Royal Opera, bringing an intense focus to an introverted and judgemental world, in which intolerance leads to tragedy. The music and the drama are deeply intertwined in a great opera of menace and beauty, threat and compassion.

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.

Phillip Escoffey ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Mind-reading's enfant terrible is back. This show will blow your mind. Having stormed Edinburgh, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney, Philip Escoffey is back with some new impossibilities. If you missed his smash-hit show last year, now's your chance to catch him. Mind-reader or con-man? You decide. Mind-boggling, baffling and utterly compelling. Age Restriction 16 years +

Placido Domingo And Angela Gheorghiu - O2 ( The O2 Arena ) - Musical Two of the opera world's most celebrated names will appear in concert together for the first time in the UK next summer, as Angela Gheorghiu and Placido Domingo join forces for a spectacular celebration of song. Placido Domingo earned his place in opera's history books with a stellar career spanning some 50 years. As an artist in his own right and as a member of The Three Tenors, he became one of the most revered names in classical music, winning countless accolades including nine Grammy Awards. He continues to cement his reputation to this day to audiences worldwide, both as an outstanding singer and more recently as a conductor. Right from the beginning, Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu's calling as a global superstar was assured, and she has established herself as a brilliantly agile vocalist whose performances command attention from the very first note, with an enviable roll-call of lead roles in appearances at the world's major opera venues and a string of best-selling recordings. World-renowned for their individual talents, the combination of Gheorghiu and Domingo's voices onstage will be an event not to be missed. PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS WILL NOT BE POST OUT UNTIL 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT

Potted Potter ( Garrick Theatre ) - Play All seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes. Watch CBBC's Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience! This brilliant show was first seen in 2006, and returns for a fifth anniversary tour this summer, including this strictly limited West End season. A must-see for Potter addicts, and a great introduction to the series for anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about. Dan and Jeff are best known for their TV appearances on CBBC and Blue Peter. They were nominated earlier this year for the prestigious Best Entertainment Olivier Award for their last show, Potted Panto.Recommended for ages 6+

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 (The Bill's 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.

Private Peaceful ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Pygmalion ( Garrick Theatre ) - Play Egocentric Professor of Phonetics Henry Higgins makes a bet with his friend, the amiable Colonel Pickering, that he can transform the manners and speech of Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle and pass her off as a lady in society. Bernard Shaw's ever-entertaining dramatic tour de force is a provocative assault on the sexual politics, educational limitations and class structure of his day. But peppered with his trademark wit and classic style, it is also beguilingly funny. Starring Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon (Eastenders fame) Suitable for ages 12+

Rambert Dance Company Mixed ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical In 2011, Rambert Dance Company celebrates 85 years at the heart of British dance, producing and touring some of the UK's most iconic and memorable dance experiences. This May, audiences have a rare opportunity to enjoy the work of American choreographer, Paul Taylor, described by Martha Graham as the 'naughty boy' of dance. A tribute to love and relationships, Roses was first created in 1985 and is set to music by Richard Wagner and Heinrich Baermann. The sensational Rambert dancers and orchestra also perform the London premiere of Monolith, by Tim Rushton, currently artistic director for Danish Dance Theatre. Admired for taking risks in his choreography, pushing vocabulary and choreographic craft to extremes, Monolith is Rushton's debut work for Rambert. The final piece in this diverse triple bill is the return of Henrietta Horn's witty and sparkling revue, Cardoon Club. All three works will be played live by the Rambert Orchestra. Evening Performances: Paul Taylor - Roses (UK revival premiere) Tim Rushton - Monolith (London premiere) Henrietta Horn - Cardoon Club Saturday Matinee: Paul Taylor's - Roses Henrietta Horn's - Cardoon Club

Richard ΙΙΙ ( Old Vic Theatre ) - Play Sam Mendes returns to the London stage to direct Old Vic Artistic Director Kevin Spacey in the title role of Richard III in the final season of The Bridge Project. This transatlantic endeavour reunites them for the first time since American Beauty, for which they both won BAFTA and Academy Awards. The full company will again be drawn from leading American and British actors and will embark on an ambitious international tour prior to a residency at BAM in New York. Sam Mendes was founder and Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse for a decade and has directed theatre at the RSC, National Theatre, plus in the West End and on Broadway. His film credits include Road to Perdition, Revolutionary Road and Away We Go. Old Vic Artistic Director Kevin Spacey has appeared in A Moon for the Misbegotten, Richard II, Speed the Plow and Inherit the Wind at The Old Vic.

Road Show ( Menier Chocolate Factory ) - Musical Road Show, the latest musical by American composer Stephen Sondheim, is to receive its UK premiere. Following on from the Menier Chocolate Factory's acclaimed productions of Sunday in the Park with George and A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim's latest musical, Road Show premieres at the Chocolate Factory from 24th June. This production is directed and designed by the Tony Award Winning John Doyle and features David Bedella, Michael Jibson, Jon Robyns and Gillian Bevan. Set in the early part of the twentieth-century, Road Show tells the true boom-and-bust story of Addison Mizner and his fast-talking brother Wilson, two of the most colourful and outrageous fortune seekers in American history. From panning for gold in Alaska to building the city of Boca Raton in Florida, both were driven by the need to succeed - at whatever cost.

Robin Ince ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Robin Ince - curator of Nine Lessons And Carols For Godless People, co-creator of Radio 4's Infinite Monkey Cage and stand-up comedy trailblazer - is back with a brand new show The Bad Book Club. Combining his twin passions, science and bad literature, The Bad Book Club clashes Cliff Richard biographies with evolutionary biology, Dutch astrology with books on how to pick up sexy girls, and Spiders From Mars are explained away as a scientific impossibility. As seen and heard on Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Now Show, The News Quiz, and Loose Ends.Age Restriction: 16 years +

Rock Of Ages ( Shaftesbury Theatre ) - Musical OPENS SEPTEMBER 2011 Featuring 28 Rock Anthems Including: Don't Stop Believin, Wanted Dead or Alive, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, I Wanna Know What Love Is ROCK OF AGES is the new 'absurdly enjoyable rock musical' (New York Times). A worldwide smash hit, it features a raucous mix of 28 classic rock hits including 'Don't Stop Believin', 'We Built This City', 'The Final Countdown', 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'Here I Go Again'. A celebration of classic 80's rock culture, Rock of Ages tells the hilarious story of a small town girl and a big city rocker falling in love to the greatest songs of the decade. An awesomely good time where big hair meets big dreams. Set to take the UK by storm, it will rock the Shaftesbury Theatre from September 2011! Be one of the first to experience all the hilarious fun of London's hot new rock musical.

Rocket To The Moon ( Lyttelton ) - Play Stunning, stockingless, ruthless in her youth, Cleo Singer arrives in Ben Stark's dental practice and turns his married, humdrum world upside down. She promises passion, escape, if only he knew how. But Stark is not alone in his frustrated dreams and in those stifling, shared offices there's rivalry over a woman discovering life, a woman who's hungry for expression and for love. And she's no pushover, she's looking for the real deal. Why don't you suddenly ride away, an airplane, a boat! Take a rocket to the moon! Explode! Written in 1938 by Clifford Odets, the American master of dazzling, acerbic New York repartee, Rocket to the Moon puts opportunity in the way of a quietly desperate man and waits. None of you can give me what I'm looking for: a whole full world, with all the trimmingsNot suitable for children

Romeo And Juliet - O2 Arena ( The O2 Arena ) - Musical The Royal Ballet is thrilled to announce that it will perform Kenneth MacMillan's timeless classic Romeo and Juliet at The O2 in June 2011. This will be the first time the world-renowned ballet company has performed in a UK arena and promises to be a ballet spectacle to remember. A stellar cast of Royal Ballet dancers including Carlos Acosta, Tamara Rojo, Mara Galeazzi, Edward Watson, Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg will dance the roles of the famous star-crossed lovers for four shows, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the Royal Ballet Music Director, Barry Wordsworth. The Royal Ballet, usually based at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden, will move lock, stock and barrel into the arena for these special performances. Bringing you even closer to the action, the performances will feature a filmed introduction to each Act, on giant, live-relay screens, as well as the virtuoso performances from one of finest ballet companies in the world.

Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead ( Haymarket Theatre Royal ) - Play Trevor Nunn realizes a forty year old dream by at last directing Tom Stoppard's first masterpiece Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead as the second production of his captivating season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. A verbally scintillating and richly inventive play, Stoppard retells Hamlet through the eyes of two of its minor characters. Vaguely conscious that they are bit parts in a much bigger story of which they have no direct knowledge, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern hilariously and poignantly inhabit a world completely beyond their grasp. The cast features Samuel Barnett as Rosencrantz, Jamie Parker as Guildenstern and Tim Curry as The Player.

Scenes De Ballet, Voluntaries, The Rite Of Spring ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Elegant, moving and thrilling: the last programme of the 2010/11 Season has contrasts to show the wonderful range of The Royal Ballet. Frederick Ashton's Scenes de ballet is one of the choreographer's - and the company's -defining works. Sophisticated and stylish, it became one of Ashton's own favourites of his ballets, and has given every generation of Royal Ballet dancers the opportunity to show the distinctive qualities of this world-class company. More reflective in mood is Glen Tetley's Voluntaries. Challenging in technique and profound in feeling, it is a great way to discover Tetley's combination of the classical and contemporary. Kenneth MacMillan's visceral and energetic The Rite of Spring is one of the finest dance interpretations of Stravinsky's 20th-century musical masterpiece -conducted here, as is the whole programme, by Barry Wordsworth, Music Director of The Royal Ballet. This revival is especially distinctive in using MacMillan's own seldom-seen alternative of a male sacrifice. it provides a fabulous chance for the company's male Principals to show the role's athleticism, attack and dramatic significance in a less familiar light.

Scott Capurro ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play After the death of his mother, Scott Capurro wades and waddles through the piercing loss of his best friend and coke dealer. Age Restriction 16 years +

Scott Capurro's Position ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Scott Capurro's Position, London's favourite live comedy chat show comes to the Udderbelly on June 13. With second banana, David Mills - the hardest working cabaret personality in show business - the fearless and provocative Scott Capurro brings his razor-sharp wit and signature style to interviews with London's most fascinating characters. Expect probing interrogations with uproarious. Scott Capurro's Position is a chat show with balls. It's not broadcast anywhere so Scott asks the questions we'd all ask if we could.

Shlomo: Boxed ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play This epic escapade sees our beatboxing heroes Shlomo and the Vocal Orchestra travel to the future and back via outer space, dropping slick theatrics and soulful vocal gymnastics along the way. Pure raw talent mixed with innovative and imaginative use of their 10 voices lead to an adrenaline charged vocal performance reminiscent of Stomp, Into the Hoods or Blue Man Group.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical ( The Ambassadors Theatre ) - Musical A brand new musical is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning production, as heard on BBC Radio 4. Following multiple sell-out runs at London's legendary Kings Head Theatre, Showstopper now makes its West End debut at the Ambassadors Theatre on Tuesday nights throughout February and March. Audience suggestions help to create a show on the spot, as the all-singing, all-dancing cast improvise with unpredictable and frequently hilarious results. Packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies, Showstopper! leaves delighted audiences singing all the way home.

Shrek The Musical ( Theatre Royal Drury Lane ) - Musical This new stage musical is based on the story and characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter in the much loved series of irreverent fairy tales. Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey, as they set off on an adventure to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add a wannabe King with a height complex, a bunch of fairytale superstars, and a biscuit with attitude, and you've got this year's must see new musical comedy -Shrek. Shrek the Musical brings the characters, loved by all ages, magically to life, in a spectacular and hilarious new production which turns the world of fairytales upside down in an all singing, all dancing, irresistible mix of magic, laughter and romance featuring an all new score, as well as cult Shrek anthem-I'm a Believer. Cast includes Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Lindsay as Shrek and Nigel Harman as Lord Farqaard. Please Note: Amanda Holden will not appear 30th May to the 4th June.Suitable for ages 4+ Please note that there is a Royal Gala Charity Performance for the Prince's Foundation on Wednesday 8th June 2011 at 7.30pm and the following conditions apply: Strictly no admittance to the theatre after 19.00 p.m. - latecomers will NOT be admitted. Patrons must be seated for 7.15 p.m. Searches will be in operation when entering the theatre No large bags or rucksacks will be allowed

Sol Pico Dance Company El Llac ( Sadlers Wells ) - Musical Catalan dance phenomenon Sol Pico and her multi award-winning company make their first visit to Sadler's Wells with El Llac de les Mosques (The Lake of the Flies), a piece that explores the choices we all face in middle age through the medium of a rock 'n' roll concert. With an exceptional live band playing everything from blues to flamenco and heavy rock, Sol Pico presents her own take on getting older - ignore the clock, enjoy the journey and do all the things you've always wanted to. Accompanied by one male dancer and an actor, the result is an impassioned, dynamic, and at times surreal display of dance with her trademark injection of black humour. Sol Pico is one of Spain's leading contemporary dance makers. She founded her company in 1993, has created more than 20 shows and won numerous awards including the prestigious Premio Nacional de Danza of the Generalitat of Catalunya. El Llac de les Mosques is part of this season's focus on Catalan dance.Recommended age: 12 years +

Somewhere Over The David O'doherty ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play David O'Doherty 2010 Irish Comedian of the Year, 2008 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, 1990 East Leinster under 14 triple jump bronze medallist is coming to London. There will be standing up, there will be sitting down, there will be a small plastic keyboard from 1986. Age Restriction: 16 years +

South Pacific ( Barbican Theatre ) - Musical The breathtaking Lincoln Centre Theatre production which reinvented this classic musical, won 7 Tony Awards, sold out on Broadway for 2 years and is currently selling out across America, now premieres in the UK. Set during World War II, South Pacific is the sweeping romantic story of two couples, threatened by the realities of war. Its portrayal of Americans stationed in an alien culture in wartime is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences. Considered one of the finest musicals ever written, the score includes Some Enchanted Evening, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair and There is Nothin' Like a Dame. With a cast of 40 and a live orchestra of 25, this international hit landmark production arrives at the Barbican for a strictly limited 7 week London season. Please enter the theatre either on the LEFT or RIGHT as indicated on your ticket.

Spymonkey's Love-in ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Outrageous naughtiness, a pole-dancing Joan of Arc, Jacques Cousteau on acid, a mermaid who can't get up the duff and Tantric ping-pong balls. A new cabaret from the international comedy sensation that Vegas couldn't tame, last seen in their sell-out stage hits Spymonkey's Moby Dick and Cooped. Age Restriction 16 years +

Sticks, Stones & Broken Bones ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Come Play in the Dark From Montreal, Jeff Achtem transforms bits of junk into surreal shadow puppets. Flying chickens, brain transplants and sneaky Ninjas! In each shadow puppet scene, the audience simultaneously watches the visual transformation of household junk, into shadow puppet cartoons. A feast for the imagination.

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

The Beggar's Opera ( Open Air ) - Musical Discover the innocent but feisty heroine Polly Peachum, her wronged rival Lucy Lockit and Macheath, their irrepressible highwayman lover, as a tangled web of lies and deceit blissfully unravels. Deep in London's underworld, this comedy of highwaymen, hangmen and harlots is an uncompromising exposure of moral and financial corruption. Director Lucy Bailey injects her trademark visual dynamism into John Gay's original text and The City Waites, led by Roddy and Lucy Skeaping, use authentic instruments to recreate the popular ballads and folk tunes of the time Theatre policy relating to cancelled performances to inclement weather: The auditorium and stage are completely uncovered. Every effort to complete the performance will be made and the theatre reserves the right to stop and start the action as necessary. Performances are never cancelled or abandoned before the advertised starting time and then only in the event of very bad weather. If cancellation or abandonment is unavoidable, ticket holders will be entitled to equivalent seats for any other performance in the main season (excludes comedy and music events), subject to availability. Original tickets for a performance that has been cancelled can be exchanged directly with the box office at the Open Air Theatre for another performance. Refunds are not given for cancellation or abandonment as a result of the weather.

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Recreating the unique spirit of 1940's radio plays, and brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism and stiff upper lips, The Fitzrovia Radio Hour is fresh from three critically acclaimed London fringe residencies, a West End run and a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run. Performed with cut-glass theatricality blending homage and satire, Fitzrovia mixes the chauvinist attitudes of 1940s Britain with sharp contemporary humour to produce a heady comic cocktail. Throughout the plays, sound effects are created live: a Bakelite hairdryer imitates a heating torch, a desk fan becomes an aeroplane, and multiple types of cabbage help to stage a fight scene. Rippingly good fun!

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.

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 Railway Children ( Waterloo Station Theatre ) - Play After a record breaking run E Nesbit's classic triumphantly steams back into the Welcome to Yorkshire theatre at London Waterloo for a second time with performances from 16 June. London's breathtaking theatrical event is once again staged at the former Eurostar Terminal where a 1,000 seat venue has been built around the railway tracks with audience seated either side. The Railway Children adapted by Mike Kenny and directed by Damian Cruden has arrived; bringing with it all the power of hope, the romance of steam trains and the magic of theatrical invention. Featuring Stirling Single, a gorgeous 66-tonne steam locomotive and the Old Gentlemans's Saloon (from the original Railway Children film), join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis as they tell their story - of joy, sadness, laughter and love. 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 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 Umbrellas Of Cherbourg ( Gielgud Theatre ) - Musical Following the international smash-hit success of Brief Encounter in London and New York, the innovative theatrical creative force Kneehigh return to the West End with their exciting new adaptation of cult French musical film The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg! It's 1957 and we are in the French port of Cherbourg. Jazz, sailors and vin rouge dance deliciously in the air, and l'amour laps against the shores of the heart! Boy (young auto mechanic Guy Fouchier) loves girl (umbrella shop sales assistant Genevieve Emery). They whisper "je t'aime" with the certainty of youth, but when war comes between them, Genevi? has to choose between waiting for her homespun hero or plumping for the dashing diamond dealer asking for her hand. quel dilemme! Oh, and did we mention the baby that's on its way? Zut alors! Based on the film by Jacques Demy, with the score of Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Michel LeGrand (Yentl, Windmills of your Mind), featuring two of his greatest songs "Watch What Happens" and "I Will Wait for You", and lyrics translated by Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), Kneehigh's new production of The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg sails into the Gielgud Theatre following a limited run at Curve Leicester. The outstanding cast includes Olivier Award-winning Joanna Riding, international cabaret sensation "Meow Meow", Carly Bawden, Gareth Charlton, Andrew Durand, Cynthia Erivo, Dominic Marsh, Aki Omoshaybi, Laura Brydon and Matt Wilman. With Kneehigh back in the West End you can expect romance, glamour and naughtiness, and with The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg you can be certain of it. ! Voila!

The Wizard Of Oz ( London Palladium ) - Musical We're off to see the most magical adventure of 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 a charming adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM movie (1939) 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 red shoes together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, the cowardly Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they travel through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and fulfil their heart's desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this great family musical treat. Michael Crawford makes his appearance at the West End stage to star as the Wizard! Please note that runner up contestant Sophie Evans will perform on Tuesdays and during Danielle Hope's holidays (weeks commencing 2nd May, 5th and 12th September 2011).

The Woman In Black ( Fortune Theatre ) - Play This summer The Woman in Black is celebrating its 22nd 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!

Thrill Me ( Charing Cross Theatre ) - Musical After a sold out run and rare reviews at the Tristan Bates Theatre, Thrill Me transfers to the Charing Cross Theatre for 4 weeks only! The Lindbergh Kidnapping. The O.J. Simpson Case. The Great Train Robbery. so many crimes have been labelled the crime of the 20th Century. Not one however engaged the world as much as the case of Leopold and Loeb - self- confessed 'Thrill Killers'. Stephen Dolginoff's multi-award winning musical Thrill Me - The Leopold and Loeb Story - examines the relationship between Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb - both wealthy, normal and intelligent Chicago students, about to commence training to become lawyers. The show begins at Leopold's 1958 parole board hearing. Through a series of flashbacks we are taken on a journey of two young men, one who believed he was above the law, obsessed and fuelled by the philosophy of Nietzsche to the point he believed he was a 'Superman' beyond good and evil. The other - a loner - became a willing accomplice, empowering Loeb in his misdemeanours. His reward - Richard's time, attention and conditional love! Together, they both believed they had perpetrated the perfect crime, or was one more certain than the other?Age Recommendation: 12 years +

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.

Tina C In The T(ina) Party ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Delicious character comedy from multi award-winning comedian Christopher Green. Country music singer turned White Trash activist Tina C ran for the White House, now she's taking on Sarah Palin and the Tea Party in an evening of bespoke songs and finely honed political comedy - and damn fine legs!

Tosca ( Royal Opera House ) - Musical Powerful music, a gripping story and a tragic end: Puccini's ever-popular Tosca returns to The Royal Opera with two fabulous casts. Among the star singers in this revival are Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Bryn Terfel, Martina Serafin, Marcello Giordano and Juha Uusitalo. The Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House are under the batons of Antonio Pappano, Music Director of the Royal Opera, and Paul Wynne Griffiths for a score that includes such great set pieces as the Act I 'Te Deum', 'Vissi d'arte' and 'E lucevan le stelle'. Jonathan Kent's detailed production draws to the full on the historical backdrop of Rome in 1800, a political world of control and suspicion, beautifully evoked in Paul Brown's lavish designs. The pageantry of church ritual, the darkness of a brooding study with its hidden torture chamber and the false optimism of the light of a Roman dawn - all throw into relief the love of the beautiful diva Tosca, the idealism of her lover Cavaradossi and the deadly, destructive obsession of the malevolent Chief of Police, Scarpia. Drama, passion and fabulous music - Tosca is one opera's great nights out.

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.

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 will 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. Winner of 2010 Laurence Olivier Award for 'Most Popular Show', the 2010 Whatsonstage.com Award for 'Best West End Show' and the 2010 Broadwayworld.com UK Award for 'Best Long-Running West End Show'. Cast includes: Rachel Tucker, Louise Dearman and Mark Evans.

Wil Anderson Man Vs Wil ( E4 Udderbelly Southbank ) - Play Last year Wil Anderson won the People's Choice Award at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Aussie version of an Olivier for Best Comedy Performer. Now he's back in London for four nights only.

Yes, Prime Minister ( Apollo Theatre ) - Play The award-winning comedy YES, PRIME MINISTER, returns to the West End starring Simon Williams and Richard McCabe. This hilarious comedy is written specifically for the stage by original writers Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn and follows a critically acclaimed West End run (Best New Comedy Award - Whatsonstage.com Awards 2011) and a hugely successful national tour. Sir Humphrey Appleby and Jim Hacker are back by popular demand for a limited 10 week run at The Apollo Theatre from July 6.