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Tim Minchin coming soon!
The Australian comedy rock superstar and man behind smash hit musicals Matilda and Groundhog Day is back with a brand new show. Comedian, musician and Broadway impresario, 'Songs The World Will Never Hear" sees Minchin celebrate his 20 years in the biz, presenting a retrospective of his old and new songs, covering a variety of sometimes hilarious, always entertaining topics. With a back catalogue delving into rationalism, environmentalism, prejudice, boobs and more, you'll not be disappointed by Tim as he fills the room with energy and laugh-out-loud moments....
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Alan Davies is returning to his stand-up roots with his brand new tour, Think Ahead, coming to you this autumn! His first show in over a decade, Think Ahead will see the QI star in classic middle-aged comedian mode, ruminating over his age, his health and much more besides. Quick-witted, silly and a fantastic observational comic, don't miss Alan's return, one he promises to be funnier than ever....
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Beloved musical theatre classic Fiddler On The Roof smashed records when its first 1964 run on Broadway surpassed over 3000 performances, garnering a total of nine Tony Awards for its humour, warmth, honesty, and celebration of the proud Jewish tradition. The Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince penned hit enjoyed an all-new staging from director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma) as part of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2024 season, now the show continues to rise the ranks as it heads across the UK on a brand-new tour!...
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Pack your bags for a trip to Fawlty Towers as Britain's most beloved '70s sitcom heads on a nationwide tour following a successful West End run (with two extensions), adapted by the show's original writer and star, John Cleese - nearly fifty years after its debut. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Only Fools and Horses: The Musical), the stage adaptation brings this iconic comedy to life. First broadcast in September 1975, Fawlty Towers is widely regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time - and now you have the chance to relive the chaos on stage....
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Oh Jason! That's right, 80s soap and musical theatre legend Jason Donovan is donning the corset and fishnets of Dr. Frank'N'Furter in Richard O'Brein's The Rocky Horror Show! Now celebrating over half a century since its premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, the bonkers cult classic remains as sexy and as sinful as ever. Telling the story of two clean-cut American kids who stumble on a spooky castle - and the spookier inhabitants within - join Donovan for a night of Absolute Pleasure as his Dr. Frank gives Brad and Janet a night they'll never forget. Enter at your own risk!...
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The edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller is ready to haunt the rest of the UK after scaring West End audiences silly since 2021! 2:22 - A Ghost Story is brought to you by award-winning writer and creator of hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, Danny Robins, and directed by Matthew Dunster. Will you believe in ghosts once the clock strikes 2:22?...
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Behold, time travellers, as the surprise hit movie of 2004 starring Jennifer Garner is making its way to Broadway in 2017, in a brand-new stage musical adaptation! Penned by the original screenwriters Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa, the music and lyrics will be provided by musical dream team Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, who were behind recent successes such as First Date and the similarly themed 17 Again....
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Roald Dahl's much-loved classic of an extraordinary child with magical powers has been reigning supreme at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012 and now sets out on a brand new UK tour! Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this extraordinary show has won seven Olivier Awards and has captured the hearts of young and old theatergoers alike, making it one of the most sought-after musicals of the last decade....
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