Simon Harding at Theatre Breaks

What I am Watching in the West End

Hi Theatre-goers I’ve had quite a busy, but enjoyable time recently watching some new shows that have opened up in the West End over the last few months. First up was Motown …

Summer Events in London – August 2016

From the traditional August Bank Holiday destination of Notting Hill and its world beating carnival, to the new and exciting events in Battersea and Fulham Palace, London is THE place …

Motown the Musical

The Tony Award nominated Broadway hit, Motown the Musical, came to the West End and the critics went wild. With over 50 Motown hits performed live on stage, guests loved …

Sunny Afternoon Theatre Breaks

Theatre Breaks for Sunny Afternoon Special offers for Sunny Afternoon Theatre Breaks are now available for its tour dates in Cardiff in January 2017. Winner of 4 Olivier Awards including Best …

Safe Havens In London

I have always known that, if you are in trouble in London, you ask a Policeman! It doesn’t matter what your problem is, they are there to help, or point …

The Libertine

The Libertine Theatre Breaks are no longer available to book. See what’s on next at the Theatre Royal Haymarket Following a successful run at the Theatre Royal Bath The Libertine – depicting the …

Udderbelly and Wonderground combine to make UnderBelly Festivalevents in London

July Events in London

July in London is always a busy month, so make sure you have enough time in your itinerary to check out as much as possible when you come to London… …

Theatre Review: As You Like It – Savill Gardens

I don’t think that it is too unfair to say that the star of Watch Your Head’s promenade production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, is the majestic Savill Garden …

The Dresser Theatre Breaks

Ken Stott & Reece Shearsmith star in The Dresser Theatre Breaks are no longer available to book. See what’s on next at the Duke of York’s theatre Sean Foley, who …

Summer in the city

Hi theatre-goers We can all keep our fingers crossed that summer will eventually make an appearance sometime soon and that we can enjoy some relaxing times with our families in …

Theatre News: La bohème comes to the King’s Head Theatre

A new version of Puccini’s timeless classic, La bohème, comes to the King’s Head Theatre (London’s first and foremost pub theatre) from 31 August 2016. Focusing on the central quartet of …

Theatre News: A Cast of Comics in Twelfth Night

Many times over the past 400 years has the line between Shakespeare and stand-up comedy been purposely confused! And now Fight in the Dog bring twelve comedians to the London …

No Man’s Land

Sirs Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart starred in No Man’s Land in London Theatrical royalty arrived at the Wyndham’s theatre in September 2016 as stars of The X-Men movie franchise, Ian McKellen …

Hamilton’s UK premiere

Not only did he pick up a glut of awards for his previous show In The Heights, Lin Manuel Miranda’s historical creation, Hamilton, reeped 9 Tonys at the 2016 ceremony …

Theatre Review: Between The Sheets at the London Wonderground

This was the first time that I have been to the Spiegeltent on London’s Southbank, so I was a little worried that it might be a bit cold inside…. so …

An Inspector Calls

Theatre Breaks to see An Inspector Calls The National Theatre’s production of JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls returned to the West End with An Inspector Calls ticket and hotel packages …

Finding Neverland flies into the West End

January 2017 sees Gary Barlow’s first original score Finding Neverland have its West End premiere at a venue yet to be confirmed. However, not having a actual theatre to perform in has …

Harry Potter Cursed Child and aladdin next door at the Prince Edward Theatre

A Night in London with Harry Potter and Aladdin

Yes last night was the first preview of the new Harry Potter story: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. As soon as I arrived outside the Palace Theatre I realised …

Award-winning playwright Florian Zeller’s comedy at the Wyndham’s theatre has now closed After his recent phenomenal success in London with The Father (for which actor Kenneth Cranham won a 2016 Olivier …

Glenda Jackson in King Lear

Theatre Breaks to see King Lear at the Old Vic With a cast that reads like a British Whos Who of actors, Glenda Jackson takes the lead on stage, a quarter …

Ideas for honeymooners

Hi Theatre-goers It is a little known fact that I always wanted to get married during early Spring with pink cherry blossom in my hair, as love would have it …

Harry Potter’s Cursed Child Photos Released

Two Cast Photos of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child It’s getting very exciting at the Palace Theatre, where the Harry Potter play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is …

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