The Stage Awards
The Stage Awards highlight the achievements of theatre companies and individuals across the UK and around the world. They are judged by journalists from The Stage and compiled by an …
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Theatre Review: Ricky Whittington at the New Diorama
OK first off let me say that I loved Ricky Whittington at the New Diorama Theatre. It’s just I have a lot to say and I was worried that you …
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Theatre Review: Mother Goose at Wilton’s Music Hall
Sometimes theatre delivers a surprise. Sometimes you get exactly what it says on the tin – and this tin probably says Quality Street! I don’t know whether you have ever …
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Tap Dance in London’s Theatreland
Tap Dancing Shows are the hot ticket for 2017 Tap dance is a very happy dance form. You rarely see a sad tap dancer. It just has that effect on …
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A group Christmas outing to the theatre in London
Earlier this week I received the following email: Hi Simon I hope things are going well. We certainly enjoy having you in the Little Monkey Club [Ed: we offer special …
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Vegan-friendly restaurants in Theatreland
When my chum from school, gets in touch after 30 years and says he needs a theatre dinner package including a vegan-friendly restaurant in Theatreland, of course I rise to …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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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Read our Tips for a London Stopover Are you looking for something to do on a London layover or maybe you are still looking for a place to stop off …
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OK, you are coming to London for a theatre break in July and you need something to do during the day. Of course there are the museums and the attractions …
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Spring Awakenings in London
but not Spring Awakenings :-( Hi Theatre-goers Hope you all had a good Easter weekend and for those of you still enjoying the Spring break I hope you are being …
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Easter for a Short Break in London
Easter egg hunts, St George’s Day parades, the Boat Race, the London Marathon, Mother’s Day… it must be Spring 2015 in London! Make sure you keep the whole family entertained …
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5 New Musicals for 2015
Every year starts with a bang in Theatreland. A whole raft of productions announce their impending arrival in London’s West End and 2015 is no different. So, on with the …
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