Theatre
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Jersey Boys Prince Edward Theatre Tube: Leicester Square Old Compton Street, London, W1D 7DY 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. Book Jersey Boys Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: St Giles London 3 star - Rathbone Hotel 4 star dlx |
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We Will Rock You Dominion Theatre Tube: Tottenham Court Road 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AQ This is a real fun, sensational Musical Comedy. Rock band Queen joins forces with writer Ben Elton to bring their unique sound to theatreland. Set in the future when musical instruments have been banned, it`s up to a group of anarchists, The Bohemians, to rediscover Rock. The sets are amazing, it features over 30 of Queens most famous hits and the cast are fantastic.. Book We Will Rock You Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: Hotel Russell 4 star - St Giles West End 3 star |
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Shrek Theatre Royal Drury Lane Tube: Covent Garden Catherine Street, London, SE1 9PX Catherine Street, London, SE1 9PX Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Book Shrek Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: Strand Palace 3 star - Charing Cross 4 star deluxe |
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Billy Elliot Victoria Palace Theatre Tube: Victoria Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5EA 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. Book Billy Elliot Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: The Grosvenor 4 star - Hidden Gem 4 star in Victoria |
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Phantom of the Opera Her Majesty`s Theatre Tube: Piccadilly Circus Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4QR This haunting musical traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Opera Paris House. Book Phantom of the Opera Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: The Royal Trafalgar Square 4 star - Strand Palace 3 star |
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Wicked Victoria Apollo Theatre Tube: Victoria 17 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LL Based on the spin-off novel by Gregory Maguire of the original L Frank Baum novel and 1939 movie "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", Wicked started its life on Broadway in 2003 before opening in London in 2006 for previews and opening fully during 2007. The current London run is taking bookings all the way through to April 2012. Book Wicked Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: The Grosvenor 4 star - Hidden Gem 4 star in Victoria |
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The Lion King The Lyceum Theatre Tube: Covent Garden 21 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7RQ The 1994 hit Disney film the Lion King was first adapted for the stage in 1997 and opened in Minneapolis in the US, before moving to Broadway later that year. A UK production of the Lion King opened in London at the Lyceum Theatre in 1999 where it has been playing ever since. There have been numerous productions of the Lion King around the globe including Tokyo, Las Vegas, Madrid, Paris and Sydney. Book The Lion King Theatre Break. Nearby Hotels: Hotel Russell 4 star - St Giles West End 3 star |
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Cinema
| Odeon Leicester Square Odeon Leicester Square Tube: Leicester Square 24 Leicester Square, London. Tel. 0871 22 44 007 ODEON is the largest cinema chain in the UK, with over one hundred cinemas. ODEON entertain more people in the UK than any other cinema chain accounting for nearly a third of all tickets sold in the UK. Founded in 1930 by Oscar Deutsch, ODEON was acquired in 1941 by J Arthur Rank who had interests in film production and distribution. ODEON remained a part of The Rank Organisation for a further 58 years. An extensive re-branding campaign in 1998 further re-enforced ODEON`s position as market leader in the UK and introduced "Fanatical About Film" to the UK cinema-goer. The re-branding and refurbishment campaign culminated in the £3million upgrade of the flagship cinema, the ODEON Leicester Square. Nearby Hotels: to Leicester Square Odeon Kensington | Odeon Kensington Tube: High Street Kensington 263 High St. Kensington, London. Tel. 08712 244 007 With over 1200 seats all together and the latest in surround sound technology the Odeon Kensington is a great venue to catch all the latest blockbusters. Whether you are looking for foreign films, animated films for the children or an old classic the Odeon has something to suit everybody. If you are staying in the Kensington area and wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of central London the Odeon is a fantastic alternative. Nearby Hotels: Kensington Close - Kensington House The IMAX Experience: Click through to website for current movies | BFI IMAX Tube: Waterloo 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, Waterloo, London. 0870 787 2525 Watching a film at the BFI IMAX is completely immersive. The screen is more than 20 metres high (that`s nearly the height of five double-decker buses!) and 26 metres wide. With 11,600-watts of digital surround-sound and the most sophisticated motion-picture projection system in the world, you will literally feel like you are `in the picture`. Book tickets online or call 020 7199 6000. Don`t miss the latest films on the UK`s biggest cinema screen! Nearby Hotels: Comfort Inn Vauxhall - Royal Horseguards |
Exhibitions
| Barry Flanagan: Early Works 1965-1982 Tate Britain Tube: Pimlico Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG Barry Flanagan, who died in 2009, was one of Britain`s most important and original artists. This exhibition re-evaluates Flanagan`s position as a key figure in the development of British and international sculpture. Focusing on the artists studio practice it will bring together works from 1965 to 1982. It will highlight how his sculptures emerged through the interaction of idea, form and process and will reflect his interest in, and engagement with literature, poetry and `pataphysics. The show will also demonstrate the vital impact these early works had on the development of Flanagan`s hare sculptures. This will be the first major exhibition of Flanagan`s work in London since 1983. 27 September - 2 January 2012. Nearby Hotels: - to The Tate Britain Glamour of the Gods | National Portrait Gallery Tube: Charing Cross St Martin`s Place, London, WC2H 0HE Glamour of the Gods is a celebration of Hollywood portraiture from the industry`s `Golden Age`, the period 1920 to 1960. From Greta Garbo and Clark Gable to Audrey Hepburn, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, it is these portraits that transformed actors and actresses into international style icons. In many cases these are the career-defining images of Hollywood`s greatest names and help to illustrate their enduring appeal. Featuring over 70 photographs, most of which are exquisite vintage prints displayed for the first time, the exhibition is drawn from the extraordinary archive of the John Kobal Foundation and demonstrate photography`s decisive role in creating and marketing the stars central to the Hollywood mystique. Exhibition: Until 23 October 2011 Nearby Hotels: - to Trafalgar Square (Gallery is 2 minutes away) Fit for a King | Tower of London Tube: Tower Hill The Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB See five hundred years of spectacular royal armour, offering a fascinating insight into the personalities, power and physical size of England`s kings. The skill of the royal armourers was to combine practical protection for tournaments and battle with breathtaking designs and decoration, all Fit for a King. Exhibiting until further notice Nearby Hotels: to the Tower of London For Children and Families: | Spitalfields City Farm | Spitalfields City Farm Tube: Aldgate East/Liverpool Street Weaver St (off Brick Lane & Buxton St), London, E1 5HU Home to animals ranging from rabbits to ducks, this urban farm is a lovely retreat from the urban rat-race. Weekly events for children and families include the Young Farmers` Club for kids aged 8-13, featuring the chance to help care for the animals and gardens; and the Little Spitz group for parents and under-5s, during which toddlers can have rides on Bayleaf the donkey. Nearby Hotels: Guoman Tower - The Andaz |
Music
| O2 Concerts in 2011 The O2 Tube: North Greenwich The O2, Greenwich, London. Tel: 020 8463 2000 The O2 Arena is now London`s premier indoor Music Arena with a capacity of 20,000 people. 2011 is pumped full of great acts, with a variety of musical tastes clearly in mind. The headline artists, in chronological order of appearance in 2011 include: Plan B, Kylie, N-Dubz, Barry Manilow, Glee Live, Placido Domingo, Pink Floyd, Rihanna, Katy Perry. Check out the O2 link above for dates, prices and concert bookings. Nearby Hotels: to O2 Arena Wembley Arena concerts and events in 2011 | Wembley Arena Tube: Wembley Park or Wembley Central Wembley Arena, Wembley near Brent, HA9 0AA. Tel: 020 8463 2000 Wembley Arena`s 2011 season is jammed packed with its usual exotic cocktail of music, comedy and sports events. The highlights in chronological order are: Boyzone, X Factor Live (March), Westlife, McFly, Katy Perry, Disney on Ice, World Badminton Championships, Lee Evans, Alan Carr, Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Nearby Hotels: Ramada Encore - Crown Moran Hotel Brixton Academy in 2011 | Brixton Academy Tube: Stockwell 211 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9SL Tel: 0870 771 2000 2011 acts in this famed South London venue include Maroon 5, All Time Low, Levellers, Primal Scream, Faithless, David Guetta, The Mission, With Temptation and Ocean Colour Scheme. Please refer to the Brixton Academy link above for dates and advance bookings. Nearby Hotels: Comfort Inn Vauxhall - Thistle Westminster Round House in 2011 | The Roundhouse Tube: Chalk Farm Chalk Farm Rd London NW1 8EH 0844 482 8008 In 2011 the Roundhouse has a packed schedule of acts including Feeder, Lifehouse, Janelle Monae, Chris Cunningham., iTunes Festival 2011 ( a free event) and The Damned. Check the Roundhouse website for full run down of What`s On and dates. Nearby Hotels: Ambassadors Bloomsbury - Holiday Inn Kings Cross |
