Backbeat at The Duke of York's Theatre, LondonThe Story of the Fifth BeatleBackbeat is a musical adaptation of Iain Softley's BAFTA-nominated 1994 film which charts the rise of The Beatles from their humble Liverpool beginnings to their early performances in the clubs of Hamburg. The show focuses on the relationship between The Beatles original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe and his best friend John Lennon, made complicated by Sutcliffe’s feelings for the beatnik photographer Astrid Kirchherr. A talented artist, Sutcliffe was torn between the band, Astrid and his artwork. Backbeat features several early songs performed by The Beatles, including: ‘Twist & Shout’, ‘Rock & Roll Music’, ‘Long Tall Sally’ and ‘Please Mr Postman’.
Batman Live at the Liverpool Echo ArenaA Superhero Goes on TourA superhero event unlike any seen before, Batman Live is a thrilling arena show, with a 90-strong cast and crew, which tells the dramatic story of Dick Grayson’s transformation into Robin after being taken under the wing of the mysterious tycoon, Bruce Wayne. With stunts, pyrotechnics and incredible Gotham City backdrops, Batman Live promises fans an unforgettable night out. This world tour will start at Manchester’s M.E.N Arena, before moving on to cities across the UK, Europe and North America.Recommended 6+ years
Batman Live at the O2 Arena, LondonA Superhero Goes on TourA superhero event unlike any seen before, Batman Live is a thrilling arena show, with a 90-strong cast and crew, which tells the dramatic story of Dick Grayson’s transformation into Robin after being taken under the wing of the mysterious tycoon, Bruce Wayne. With stunts, pyrotechnics and incredible Gotham City backdrops, Batman Live promises fans an unforgettable night out. This world tour will start at Manchester’s M.E.N Arena, before moving on to cities across the UK, Europe and North America.Recommended 6+ years
Batman Live at the Nottingham Trent FM ArenaA Superhero Goes on TourA superhero event unlike any seen before, Batman Live is a thrilling arena show, with a 90-strong cast and crew, which tells the dramatic story of Dick Grayson’s transformation into Robin after being taken under the wing of the mysterious tycoon, Bruce Wayne. With stunts, pyrotechnics and incredible Gotham City backdrops, Batman Live promises fans an unforgettable night out. This world tour will start at Manchester’s M.E.N Arena, before moving on to cities across the UK, Europe and North America.Recommended 6+ years
Betty Blue Eyes at the Novello Theatre, LondonMatinee performances of Betty Blue Eyes are on Thursdays & Saturdays.Based on Alan Bennett’s humorous film ‘A Private Function’, Betty Blue Eyes is a new musical with a fantastic British cast headed by Reece Shearsmith and Sarah Lancashire. The year is 1947, but having won the war Britain seems to be losing the peace as shortages and rationing continue to bite. A royal wedding looks set to lift the gloom, though when a Yorkshire community decides to raise its own pig for a bit of extra meat trouble comes knocking in the shape of a fastidious government food inspector.
Discover London On An Open-Top Sightseeing TourThe Big Bus tour operates every day of the year except Christmas Day, and is the perfect way to discover the great city of London. Buses run at regular intervals and your ticket allows you to get on and off at many attractions. Big Bus Tour Tickets also include a sightseeing cruise on the River Thames and the option of joining three different walking tours. As well as a live guide, recorded information in eight languages is available for passengers’ convenience.Ticket Inclusion * All the famous landmarks * 24 hour ticket * Hop-on, hop- off facility * Choice of 3 routes * Over 50 stops * Live guide or multilingual commentary * 3 walking tours * Thames river cruise * Reward Voucher Book
Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre, LondonMatinee performances of Billy Elliot are on Thursdays & Saturdays.Adapted for the stage by the original screenwriter Lee Hall, Billy Elliot the Musical has enjoyed outstanding success since opening in the West End in 2005. Billy’s journey from downtrodden boy to professional dancer is brought alive with a harder and darker edge than the film, with some strong language and forceful scenes. Exhilarating and emotionally uplifting, Billy Elliot the Musical is a powerful work with sensational dance sequences. Beat the crowds with Billy Elliot Matinee Tickets at the Victoria Palace Theatre.*Signed Performances: 30th September Evening 2011**Audio Described Performance: 11th June 2011 Matinee***Captioned Performance: 13th October 2011 Matinee
Blood Brothers at The Phoenix Theatre, LondonMatinee performances of Blood Brothers are on Thursdays & Saturdays.A hard hitting drama that sweeps audiences along with its powerful story and emotive score, Blood Brothers is one of the West End’s longest running shows, with a message as poignant as ever in these uncertain economic times. Two twin boys, Mickey and Eddie, are separated soon after they are born. Eddie is given away to Mrs Lyons, a wealthy married woman unable to have children. Mickey remains with his mother, Mrs Johnstone, and grows up on the other side of the Liverpool class divide. As the two boys grow up they become close friends, though the dark spectre of fate hangs over their lives.Latecomers may not be admitted to a performance, and if admitted, may not be seated in the seats that have been originally allocated
Broken Glass at The Vaudeville Theatre, LondonTrauma on the Night of Broken GlassSet in November 1938, Broken Glass follows the story of a married New York couple, Phillip and Sylvia Gellburg. After learning about the events of Kristallnacht (the night of horrific Nazi attacks against Jewish homes, shops and synagogues in Germany) Sylvia finds herself paralysed below the waist. Her husband sends for a physician, Dr Harry Hyman, who believes Sylvia’s condition is psychosomatic - brought on by trauma from reading newspaper reports. However, as Dr Hyman delves deeper into Sylvia’s emotional state, problems in the couple’s relationship cast doubts on his diagnosis.
Butley at The Duchess Theatre, LondonA Day to Remember in LondonDominic West stars at the Duchess Theatre as the sharp-tongued protagonist in this classic Simon Gray comedy. Ben Butley is a strong-headed academic whose day just seems to get worse. His wife has run off with the most boring man in London, his protg has found a new mentor and his rival in the English department has actually managed to secure a book deal. Caught in a spiral of self-destruction, Butley decides if this is the way his life’s going to be he’s going to make sure everyone else suffers too!