THEATRE
Set in the heart of Theatreland in buzzing Covent Garden, One Aldwych is within ten minutes walk of fifteen top West End theatres. Here is our guide to the dazzling productions that are currently showing in London's theatres.
The Lion King -
Lyceum Theatre (2 minute walk)
A spectacular visual feast, this adaptation of Disney's
much-loved film transports audiences to a dazzling world that
explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting
music.
Crazy For You - Novello Theatre (2
minute walk)
Crazy For You is the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930s
playboy, whose dream in life is to escape banking and dance. Sent
to Nevada on business, Bobby falls for local girl, Polly Baker and
sets out to impress her by posing as New York theatre
producer "Zangler". Turning the local cowboys into dancers is
the least of his problems when the real Zangler shows up with his
mother and fiancée in
tow!
The
Pitman Painters - Duchess Theatre (2 minute walk)
Set in 1930s North East England, The Pitmen Painters sees a
group of miners take art appreciation classes and become great
painters, while never leaving their mining lives behind.
Shrek The Musical - Theatre
Royal (5 minute walk)
Join Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to
rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona.
Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits and a
biscuit with attitude and you've got this year's must see musical
comedy!
Legally Blonde
The Musical - Savoy Theatre (5 minute walk)
Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde the Musical tells the
story of homecoming queen Elle Woods who puts down the credit card,
hits the books and heads for Harvard Law School. This all singing,
all dancing, feel good musical comedy promises to be the highlight
of your year!
One Man, Two Guvnors - Adelphi
Theatre (5 minute walk)
Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to
Roscoe Crabbe… but Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead
brother… who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers,
Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job
with Stanley. To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two
guvnors apart.
Sweeney Todd -
Adelphi Theatre (5 minute walk)
Set in 19th century London and laced with brilliant wit and
dark humour, this musical depicts Sweeney Todd's savage quest for
justice and retribution after years of false imprisonment. Aided
and abetted by the pie-shop owner, Mrs Lovett, he sets out to
avenge the wrongs done to him and his family. A strong stomach is
required! Showing from 10 March 2012.
War Horse - New
London Theatre (5 minute walk)
Based on a highly original novel, War Horse is set during the
First World War and tells the exciting tale of bravery and the
extraordinary bond between a young recruit and his horse. Actors,
working with magnificent, life-sized puppets, lead us on a gripping
and emotionally charged journey through history.
Midnight Tango - Aldwych Theatre (5
minute walk)
Dance duo Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace leave the Strictly
Come Dancing ballroom for a late-night bar in downtown Buenos Aires
in the electrifying Midnight Tango. Running until 31 March
2012.
The Woman in
Black - Fortune Theatre (5 minute walk)
The Woman In Black is a classic ghost story. It is not a horror
story or a tale of terror, yet the events build up to a horrifying
climax and create a sense of horror. Not for the faint
hearted...
Top Hat - Aldwych Theatre (5 minute
walk)
It's time to put on your top hat and brush off your tails… Top
Hat is a giddy, glorious celebration of 1930s song and dance,
featuring magnificent sets, over 200 costumes and a love story that
will set the pulses racing! Performances from 19 April 2012.
Master Class
- Vaudeville Theatre (5 minute walk)
This Tony Award-winning play, explores the tempestuous private
life and ill-fated love affairs of legendary opera star Maria
Callas. Hot from a hit season on Broadway, Tyne Daly stars as the
temperamental diva in this comic drama.
Absent Friends -
Harold Pinter Theatre (10 minute walk)
Welcome to a tea party you'll never forget, as Alan Ayckbourn's
classic comedy of manners and social embarrassment serves up a
slice of deliciously black humour in the West End.
Hay Fever - Noël
Coward Theatre (10 minute walk)
Noël Coward's comic play sees members of the eccentric Bliss
family each invite a guest for the weekend at their English country
house, with disastrous results.
All New People -
The Duke of York's Theatre (10 minute walk)
All New People, written by and starring Zach Braff, sees a
group of angst-ridden misfits stuck together in a New Jersey beach
house and it's far from being a happy vacation! Showing from 22
February to 28 April 2012.
Singin' in the Rain - The Palace
Theatre (10 minute walk)
Be transported to the roaring '20s where silent movie stars are
the biggest names in the world. Don Lockwood has it all, but with
the new phenomenon of the talking picture on the way, things are
about to change for him and Hollywood forever. Packed full of all
the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour, you won't be
able to help yourself from singing along to the classic songs
Good Morning and Singin' in the Rain.
Mamma Mia -
Prince of Wales Theatre (10 minute walk)
Mamma Mia tells the story of a daughter's quest to discover the
identity of her father on the eve of her wedding through the songs
of ABBA. This smash hit musical certainly has the feel good factor
and will have you dancing in the aisles.
Matilda The
Musical - Cambridge Theatre (10 minute walk)
Matilda is coming to London! Roald Dahl's much-loved story
bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by
Dennis Kelly and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin.
Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the
story of the special little girl with an extraordinary
imagination.
Absent Friends
- Harold Pinter Theatre (10 minute walk)
Witness a turbulent tea party in Alan Ayckbourn's classic black
comedy, Absent Friends, featuring a stellar comedy cast, including
David Armand and Kara Tointon. Running until 14 April 2012
The Madness Of
George III - Apollo Theatre (10 minute walk)
Olivier-Award winner David Haig stars in Alan Bennett's
hilarious and witty show The Madness of King George III about the
King's unpredictable and absurd behaviour. Running until 31
March 2012
We Will Rock You
- Dominion Theatre (10 minute walk)
We Will Rock You is set in the future on Planet Mall in a time
when musical instruments are banned and people are no longer
individuals. Galileo makes it his mission to bring back rock and
music to the people. Featuring all of Queen's greatest hits, this
musical is certain to get you singing along.
Blood Brothers -
Phoenix Theatre (10 minute walk)
Blood Brothers tells the captivating story of twins who
were separated at birth due to their mother's poverty. When they
meet up again in later life, tragic consequences ensue. This
production features the songs Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and
Tell Me It's Not True.
Jersey Boys -
Prince Edward Theatre (10 minute walk)
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tells the rag
to riches tale of four boys working their way from the streets of
New Jersey to the heights of international pop-stardom. Featuring
all the classic hits including Big Girls Don't Cry and Walk Like A
Man.
Chicago -
Garrick Theatre (10 minute walk)
Prepare to be razzled and dazzled by Chicago. This
musical is the kiss-and-tell story of chorus girl Roxie
Hart who kills her lover; Velma Kelly, the glamorous
double-murderer and Billy Flynn, the slick and manipulative lawyer
who keeps them from death row while promising to make them
stars.
Horrible
Histories, Balmy Britain - Garrick Theatre (10 minute
walk)
Experience history with the nasty bits left in! With blood,
battles, murder and mayhem Horrible Histories brings to life Terry
Deary's books about the Roman, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, Victorian
and WW1 periods. Perfect for all the family. Running until 1
September 2012
The
Ladykillers - Gielgud Theatre (15 minute
walk)
An eccentric old lady gets involved in a bank heist by her
sinister upstairs neighbours, a gang of criminal misfits posing as
amateur musicians. Who will be forced to face the music in
Ealing black comedy, The Ladykillers?
Noises
Off - The Old Vic (20 minutes)
24 March to 30 June 2012
Michael Frayn's Noises Off is a farcical 'play within a play', in
this case a bawdy comedy called 'Nothing On', where the backstage
drama is more thrilling than the disasters on stage.
The
Wizard of Oz - London Palladium (20 minute walk)
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz is an
enchanting adaptation of the all time classic. The production
contains all of the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie,
plus a few surprises along the way including appearances from the
winner of the TV show 'Over the Rainbow'!
The Importance of
Being Earnest - Theatre Royal Haymarket (20 minute
walk)
Two girls earnest to marry, two gentlemen eager to respond, and
one Lady earnestly hoping for cucumber sandwiches. Join Jack,
Algernon, Gwendolen, Cecily and Lady Bracknell in this hilarious
production to discover the vital importance of being Earnest.
Gross und Klein
(Big and Small) - Barbican Theatre (10 minute walk)
Apr 13-29 Barbican Theatre,
Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett headlines in this delicately
surreal play. Whisking us down a rabbit hole and into a
wonderland-like world, this play follows the story of Lotte who
is in a constant search for human connection but is
rejected by her husband, unrecognised by old friends and unfamiliar
with her family.
Cirque Du Soleil: Totem - Royal Albert Hall
Be mesmerised by acrobatics and dazzling costumes at
Cirque de Soleil's Totem, an exploration of human evolution and the
ultimate desire to fly.
Billy Elliot The Musical - Victoria
Palace Theatre
In a northern town where men box and work in the mines, lives
Billy. Billy does not want to fight, but is enthralled by the grace
and wonder of ballet. With gritty determination he attempts to
prove doubters wrong by going all the way and becoming a star.
Our
Concierge team would be delighted to advise you as to what to
see at the theatre during your time in London. Allow us to arrange
tickets for the best seats at your chosen show and to assist with
organizing any aspect of your trip.
Axis at One Aldwych and Indigo restaurants offer delicious pre
and post theatre dining menus which feature the freshest seasonal
ingredients. Just minutes away from many West End theatres, they
are the perfect place to start or end your evening.
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Contact our Concierge
Our Concierge team review all major shows in the West End, why not get in touch for a personal recommendation.
The team can also arrange tickets for the best possible seats, often for sold out performances.
Tel: 020 7300 1099
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