Welcome to “Theatreland” London’s heart of entertainment. Some of the worlds most famous and successful shows started in London theatres and are still packing audiences in year on year. No matter what your theatres taste is, you can be assured that you will find something suitable for you! Every genre is covered from Musicals to Shakespeare’s classics. To buy theatres tickets for your chosen show, Click on the relevant link!
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ADELPHI THEATRE -
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - With a crash of drums and a flash of light Joseph returns to the West End in his dazzling coat of many colours. In a new staging of the record breaking 1990s London Palladium production Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's family classic is ready to please a whole new generation. This colourful retelling of the biblical story about dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits - including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. Until 18 June. Buy theatre tickets

ALDWYCH THEATRE -
Dirty Dancing - Experience the excitement and romance of the blockbuster film - live on stage. Featuring the hit songs from the best selling movie soundtrack of all time including: Time Of My Life, Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby and Do You Love Me? That was the summer of 1963, when everybody called me baby and it didn't occur to me to mind. That was before President Kennedy got shot, before the Beatles came, when I couldn't wait to join the Peace Corps and I thought I'd never find a guy as great as my dad. That was the summer we went to Kellerman's. Buy theatre tickets

AMBASSADORS THEATRE -
Stomp - If you never had a chance before to see this show, please go to Vaudeville Theatre in the Strand. To describe this show is fruitless, the cacophony of noise, and speed of players and dancers is astonishing. You will be mesmerised, helpless and dumbfounded by it. Until 8 February. Buy theatre tickets

APOLLO VICTORIA -
Wicked - Wicked, the spellbinding and spectacular hit Broadway musical, tells the incredible untold story of the legendary witches from L. Frank Baum's classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy famously triumphed in Oz, we only ever heard one side of the story. Now Wicked brings to life the captivating, surprising story of how a misunderstood, green girl named Elphaba became "Wicked" but her unlikely friend, Glinda, became "good". Based on Gregory Maguire's "outstanding novel" (The Independent), Wicked transports audiences to a fantasy land of wizardry and witchcraft, with Grammy Award-winning music, Tony Award-winning sets and costumes, and stunning special effects. The sensational London cast will be headed, for a limited season, by Broadway star Idina Menzel, who will recreate her acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance as Elphaba (the green girl whose destiny is to be the infamous Wicked Witch of the West). Wicked also stars Helen Dallimore making her West End debut as Glinda, Adam Garcia (Saturday Night Fever, On The Town) as Fiyero, Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) as Madame Morrible and Nigel Planer (We Will Rock You, Chicago, The Young Ones) as The Wizard. Buy theatre tickets

CAMBRIDGE THEATRE -
Chicago the Musical - One of the hottest shows wherever staged, Chicago tells the story of Roxie Hart, a nightclub singer who dreams of headlining in Vaudeville, but only achieves celebrity status when she murders her lover and enlists the help of Chicago's shrewdest lawyer to whip up the publicity surrounding the case and ensure her acquittal. Slick, sexy and sassy, Chicago is a must-see musical, with choreography in the style of the legendary Bob Fosse and a fantastic Jazz score. Tel: 0870 - 890 1102. Buy theatre tickets

COMEDY THEATRE -
Sunset Boulevard - Norma Desmond was the greatest silent movie star of them all, until the advent of the talkies made her a has-been. Joe Gillis was a struggling screenwriter until, by chance, he pulled his car into the driveway of 10086 Sunset Boulevard, home to the reclusive Miss Desmond. This chance encounter would change their lives, forever. Craig Revel Horwood's poignant, compelling and inventive new production sold out prior to the opening of its run at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury this summer and now transfers to the West End's intimate Comedy Theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber's stunning musical adaptation of Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film captures the haunting world of the Golden Age of Hollywood. With book and lyrics by the Oscar-winning partnership of Don Black (Born Free, Diamonds are Forever) and Christopher Hampton (Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Atonement). Until 18 April. Buy theatre tickets

CRITERION THEATRE -
The 39 Steps - After a sensational sell-out run at the Tricycle Theatre, John Buchan's gripping whodunnit, memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, transfers to the Criterion Theatre in the West End. With four actors playing a minimum of one hundred and thirty nine roles, it's the most astonishing theatrical tour de force of the year. Book now to avoid incredible disappointment. Cast: Rupert Degas, Charles Edwards, Simon Gregor and Catherine McCormack (Braveheart, This Year's Love). Buy theatre tickets

DOMINION THEATRE-
We Will Rock You - By Queen and Ben Elton, directed by Christopher Renshaw, designed by Mark Fisher and Willie Williams. The Queen/ Ben Elton 7.5 million pounds musical set on a place called Earth. Booking to October. Tel: 0870 169 0116 Buy theatre tickets

DRURY LANE THEATRE ROYAL -
Oliver! - The new production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane promises to be even more spectacular than ever before, starring Rowan Atkinson as Fagin, a cast and orchestra of over one hundred and an exciting new Nancy and Oliver. The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. Rupert Goold (Best Director, 2008 Olivier Awards), will be restaging Sam Mendes acclaimed production, and along with Tony award winning director and choreographer Matthew Bourne will be using every inch of London's greatest musical stage with even more sensational sets by Anthony Ward. Buy theatre tickets

DUCHESS THEATRE -
Buddy - the Buddy Holly Story - If you’re in for a good time, bad girls do it best! After 8 years banged up on the small screen, the Bad Girls are being transferred to the Garrick. Never shying away from the darker side of prison life, Bad Girls celebrates the warmth, compassion and defiant sense of humour that can triumph even behind bars. Packed with fresh, funny and original songs, Bad Girls - The Musical will have you doing the time of your life. Starring Sally Dexter. Buy theatre tickets

FORTUNE THEATRE -
The Woman in Black - By Susan Hill, adapted by Stephen Mallarat, directed by Robin Herford. Thriller, young solicitor tries to recounts his experiences from the past when he was sent to wind up the affairs of a dead woman. Runs 120 min. Buy theatre tickets

GARRICK THEATRE -
Zorro - Featuring an incredible new score by Latin music sensations the Gipsy Kings, including three of their biggest smash hits Bambeleo, Baila Me and Djobi Djoba, this major new production is performed by a host of celebrated West End actors, musicians and dancers. Director Christopher Renshaw, whose recent West End and Broadway credits include The King and I and We Will Rock You, leads a multi award-winning creative team including the internationally renowned Spanish choreographer Rafael Amargo and RSC associate stage designer Tom Piper. Zorro is co-composed and arranged by John Cameron (Les Miserables) with book and lyrics by Olivier Award-winning author Stephen Clark. This legendary story of good versus evil, action and adventure, romance and thrilling sword fighting, has been the subject of numerous best-selling books and major motion pictures - it is now destined to be the must-see theatrical event of the year! Buy theatre tickets

HAYMARKET THEATRE ROYAL -
Treasure Island - Climb aboard the Hispaniola for the adventure of a lifetime... Ken Ludwig's new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic coming-of-age tale follows the adventures of young cabin boy Jim Hawkins, and his attempts to outwit the legendary pirate, Long John Silver, in a search for buried treasure. Packed with rip-roaring action, swashbuckling swordplay, battling buccaneers and the promise of a hidden fortune, Treasure Island will be a thrilling and much-loved treat for all the family. Star of stage and screen Keith Allen, recently seen as the devilishly charming, yet vicious Sheriff Vaysey of Nottingham in the acclaimed BBC series Robin Hood, will star as the cunning yet loveable rogue Long John Silver. Until 28 February. Buy theatre tickets

HER MAJESTY`S THEATRE -
The Phantom of the Opera - Musical, life beneath the haunted stage of the Paris Opera. Based on the Gaston Leroux gothic novel, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a mysterious masked man who falls in love with Christine, a beautiful young soprano who inspires "The Music of the Night." Runs 150 min. Tel: 0870- 160 2878 Buy theatre tickets

LONDON PALLADIUM THEATRE -
Sound of Music - The world's best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, is breaking all box office records in this dazzling new production at the London Palladium. The much loved Sound of Music score touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed, including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, The Lonely Goatherd and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music. Until 7 February. Buy theatre tickets

LYCEUM THEATRE -
Disney`s the Lion King - Musical, young lion prince Simba flees the kingdom after escaping the plot to murder him and his father by his evil uncle Scar, believing he was responsible for his fathers death. Runs 165 min. Tel: 0870- 243 9000 Buy theatre tickets

LYRIC THEATRE -
Thriller - Live - Tito Jackson, star of The Jackson 5, and most recently judge on BBC1's hit celebrity talent show, Just The Two Of Us, has just been confirmed as compere for this year's highly anticipated Thiller Live tour. With Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 (following Jermaine's Celebrity Big Brother success and Tito's success on British TV) very much in the news, Thriller Live, a multimedia stage and video spectacular celebrating the amazing career of one of the world's greatest entertainers - Michael Jackson - will be one of the year's most crucial shows, brought to you by Flying Music and Key Concerts. This amazing show, featuring over 30 performers, including a full company of singers, dancers, gospel choir and live band, will celebrate the King Of Pop like never before. With dazzling choreography (from MTV award-winner LaVelle Smith Jnr - credits include Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation Tour, Beyonce's American and UK tours, Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels Tour and more) and brilliant vocal performances, Jackson's amazing songs and videos are brought to life on stage in a spectacular and sensational way. Until 12 April. Buy theatre tickets

NOEL COWARD THEATRE -
Avenue Q - Avenue Q is not the most upmarket of New York streets, and is about as far away from Park Avenue as you can get, but it is home to some lively and off the wall characters performed by an unholy comedic alliance of humans and puppets! Princeton, a bright-eyed college graduate, has just moved to this neighbourhood as he desperately tries to follow his dreams and discover his ever-elusive purpose in life. A tiny bank balance, the distraction of a busty blonde and a variety of weird and wonderful friends and neighbours lead Princeton on a hilarious journey of self-discovery. Avenue Q was the winner of the 2004 Tony Awards for Best New Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Orginal Score! Until 28 March. Buy theatre tickets

PALACE THEATRE -
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical - Get ready for the ride of your life! Priscilla: Queen of the Desert - The Musical is rolling into London's West End in March 2009 and parking at the Palace Theatre for the ultimate feel-good theatrical experience! Based on the smash-hit movie, Priscilla is the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a score featuring more than 20 dance-floor classics, this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous! So hop on board! Life's an adventure. Dress accordingly.Buy theatre tickets

PHOENIX THEATRE -
Blood Brothers - Music and lyrics by Willy Russell, directed by Bob Tomson, designed by Marty Flood. Musical, twins from Liverpool separated from birth, cross their paths in friendship and anger. Runs 165 min. Buy theatre tickets

PICCADILLY THEATRE -
Grease - Grease, the World's Number 1 Greatest Musical and the perfect feel-good family show, returns to the West End this summer. It will be bringing with it all the unforgettable hit songs from the movie including You're The One That I Want, Grease is the Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted to You, Sandy and Greased Lightnin'. Buy theatre tickets

PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE -
Jersey Boys - Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is now open at the Prince Edward Theatre, London.  Discover the rags-to-rock-to riches tale of four boys working their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights on international pop-stardom. "This is an utterly wonderful show full of vitality, pace and power. The audience rose as one at the end of this true-life mega hit story of The Four Seasons." - Daily Express. The critics are united in their praise hailing "The phenomenal Jersey Boys" (Daily Telegraph) "a triumph of style, substance, heart and soul - A definite must-see!" (London Lite). Featuring all the classic hits: Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, December 1963 (Oh What A Night) and more. Buy theatre tickets

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE -
Mamma Mia! - Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, designed by Mark Thompson. 20-year-old Sophie is determined to find a father to escort her down the aisle on her wedding day and this means inviting to the wedding the three men who escorted her mother to the beach nine months before her birth. Buy theatre tickets

QUEEN`S THEATRE -
Les Miserables - Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, designed by John Napier. Emotional lyrics, easy melodies, villains and seamless scenes help make this play good entertainment. Runs 180 min. Buy theatre tickets

ST.MARTIN`S THEATRE -
The Mousetrap - Whodunnit, Agatha Christies play that after so many years still goes on. Classic thriller as the world`s longest run. Runs 135 min. Buy theatre tickets

SHAFTESBURY THEATRE -
Hairspray - It's time to let your hair down and dance the night away. Hairspray, Broadway's hit musical comedy, is here! Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, sets out to dance her way onto TV's most popular dance show. She finds herself transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity, but will she be able to change the world and win the boy she loves? Buy theatre tickets

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE -
Piaf - Due to public demand, the Donmar Warehouse's production of Piaf transfers to the Vaudeville Theatre for a limited 14-week season. In an acclaimed performance, Elena Roger leads an ensemble of ten actors as the French icon Edith Piaf. From the streets of Paris to worldwide fame, Edith Piaf continues to be remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary life. Until 24 January. Buy theatre tickets

VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE -
Billy Elliot the Musical - A funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. This original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released in October 2000. Nominated for 3 Oscar's and 13 Bafta awards this poignant film broke box office records across the world. Until 11 April. Buy theatre tickets

WYNDHAM`S THEATRE -
Twelfth Night - Donmar West End Season - Shipwrecked and fearing her twin brother dead, Viola is swept onto the shores of Illyria. Disguising herself as a boy, she takes a post in the Duke's court and, on his behalf, attempts to woo his loved one, the Lady Olivia. Derek Jacobi plays Malvolio in Shakespeare's romantic comedy of mistaken identity, infatuation and broken hearts. Buy theatre tickets