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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The Truth
Now at the Apollo Theatre in 2026 The Truth is now at the Apollo theatre starring Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland and Janie Dee. For more information, click here. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and hotel packages by Lodnon Theatre Breaks The new production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Michael Ball as Willy Wonka comes to the …
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School of Rock Gets British Premiere
NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH…. Direct from Broadway is a musical guaranteed to get audiences playing air guitar in the aisles. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new venture, School …
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Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea, opens at the Lyttelton Theatre, London on 08 June following a week of previews from 01 June 2016. Helen McCrory plays Hester Collyer in …
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The Spoils Theatre Breaks
‘Game of Thrones’ star joins The Spoils Theatre Breaks in London There’s a Games of Thrones reunion party going in the West End at the moment as another of its young …
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This House Theatre Breaks
This House Theatre Breaks in London are no longer available to book There’ll be political unrest in Westminster as James Graham’s critically acclaimed political drama This House makes its West End debut at the …
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London Life along the River Thames
Next month I have been lucky enough to be invited to London Wonderground – the spiegeltent, on the Southbank of the River Thames, that comes to town each summer. It …
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Our Top Tips to see Shakespeare in 2016
The 23rd April 2016 marked 400 years since the death of what has to be the world’s most prolific playwright in the English language – William Shakespeare – the eldest surviving son …
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The Railway Children Theatre Breaks
Family theatre breaks for The Railway Children Family favourite, The Railway Children, delighted children and adults alike in the purpose built 1,000 seater Kings Cross Theatre. Railway Children Theatre Breaks …
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The Hunger Games Musical?
Hi Theatre-goers 2026 UPDATE: 10 years on, The Hunger Games has opened in London, and breaks are now available, but sorry Sara, it is not a musical – learn more …
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Theatre Review: Down and out in Paris and London
Inspired by the memoirs of George Orwell, but driven by Polly Toynbees 2003 book “Hard Work”, Down and Out in Paris and London is a highly enjoyable play which asks …
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Wilton’s Strike 2016
Following the successful launch of the festival in 2014, Wilton’s Strike 2016 is back in London, featuring six dances choreographed and performed by emerging artists, with the help of industry …
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Interview: Ken Wright – The Phoenix Artist Club
Theatre Breaks is lucky enough to be working with the Phoenix Artist Club this year (see our special offer of FREE 3-month Cast Membership and pre-theatre dinning deal for all …
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Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2016
May brings us the Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2016. Venues all over Wandsworth are celebrating with over two weeks of comedy, music, theatre art and cabaret. Everyone is welcome, whether they …
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Hobson’s Choice
Hobson’s Choice Theatre Breaks are no longer available The Theatre Royal’s critically acclaimed production of Harold Brighouse’s classic comedy Hobson’s Choice has transfered to the Vaudeville theatre this summer where Hobson’s …
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New Musical Groundhog Day Theatre Breaks in London are no longer available to book Groundhog Day theatre breaks are now sold out. Based on the 1993 film of the same name, …
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Theatre Review: Hamlet
Ilissos presents Hamlet at the Cockpit Over 400 years and still fresh! It won’t feature on a Theatre Break itinerary any time soon, for a start the run is too …
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