Freddy Mercury in front of the old Dominion theatre still showing the musical tribute show by Ben Elton
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys Replaces Mary Poppins, but have they got their demographics right for current West End audiences?
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Wicked Victoria Apollo Theatre
Wicked is one of the most popular musicals in London theatre, still playing at the Victoria Apollo, one of the larger but also more modern(ish) venues. It's a spectacular show, with an elaborate set, outrageous costumes costumes, broomstick riding and flying monkeys, Some of the singing is very powerful too. The audience is mostly young and female, perhaps aspiring performers themselves which makes for a lively atmosphere in the Apollo which is near Victoria station, separate from London's main theatre area, but still very convenient for Wicked Theatre Breaks.
The main female roles of Glinda and Elphaba tend to change periodically with Broadway and other world productions of the same Wicked show swapping round a bit.
The main female roles of Glinda and Elphaba tend to change periodically with Broadway and other world productions of the same Wicked show swapping round a bit.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Theatre breaks midweek
Over on the DARnet blog there's an article which claims to offer FREE HOTEL deals with London theatre breaks. The snag of course is that you have to stay midweek, or go to a Friday matinee. Still probably worth it though, unless you are tied to school holidays and weekends. January February and March are popular months for getting away to London and taking a break without the car and kids.
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