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Top 10 shows

Here are the ten hottest shows in London's West End at the moment, and we have packages available for all of them! Click on the links below to select your show and start building your bespoke theatre break.

Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot

Based on the hit film. It tells the story of one boy's dream to become a ballet dancer from a working class community, set against the backdrop of the miners dispute in the 70's. It is a very funny, heartwarming tale with fantastic music from Elton John and some brilliant dance sequences. Strictly ages 8 years +.

Hairspray

Hairspray

HAIRSPRAY, the smash hit musical comedy, has opened in Londons West End! With standing ovations every night and unanimous critical acclaim, the show has broken box office records at the Shaftesbury Theatre! This feel great show (Guardian) has recently been awarded BEST MUSICAL in the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007.

Follow Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to dance her way onto TVs most popular dance show. Can this ordinary girl realise her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and still have time to win the boy she loves? Starring Michael Ball (all performances except Mondays & the following dates: 28/4/08-3/5/08, 30/6/08-5/7/08, 15/9/08-20/9/08,14/6/08, 19/7/08, 2/8/08). Under 5's will not be admitted.

The role of Edna Turnblad will be played by Adam Price on Monday evening performances and also performances on 2 August and from 15 - 22 September.

Dirty Dancing (from 22/10/07)

Dirty Dancing

"That was the summer of 1963, when everyone called me baby and it didn't occur to me to mind..." Take yourself back to Kellerman's and relive the romance and pure dance energy of the blockbuster film-live on stage. A spectular show featuring all the songs from the best selling movie soundtrack of all time including; Time Of My Life, Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby and Do You Love Me? Experience the passion and excitement that is Dirty Dancing - you'll have the time of your life. Recommended for ages year+. Under 5s will not be admitted.

The Sound Of Music

The 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 Aoife Mulholland (Maria cover for Mon evenings & Wednesday matinees) leaves the show on 20 August.

From 25 August for Mon evenings and Wed matinees the role of Maria will be performed by the understudy.

Summer Strallen will be onholiday from 11 - 20 October 2008 when the role of Maria will be performed by the understudy.. Under 5s will not be admitted.

Oliver!

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. 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 Londons greatest musical stage with even more sensational sets by Anthony Ward.Be the first to get your tickets so that you wont have to pick a pocket or two to get in.Rowan Atkinson will be in Oliver! until Saturday 18th July 2009. Jodie Prenger will not appear in Wednesday or Thursday Evening performances.

Wicked

Wicked

"Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) is now the record-breaking sensation of London's West End.

Based on Gregory Maguire's best-selling novel that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', the spellbinding WICKED transports audiences to a fantasy world of wizards and witches to tell the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz and how one came to be called 'good' and the other 'wicked'.

Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you have not been told the whole story about the land of Oz...

WICKED currently stars Kerry Ellis as Elphaba, Dianne Pilkington as Glinda, Oliver Tompsett as Fiyero, Harriet Thorpe as Madame Morrible and Desmond Barrit as The Wizard.

The Lion King

The Lion King

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi-award winning musical, The Lion King, will redefine your expectations of theatre.

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. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba , the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Please note that this show is not suitable for under 5s. Children under 3 will not be admitted.

We Will Rock You

We Will Rock You

This is a real fun, sensational Musical Comedy. Rock band Queen joins forces with writer Ben Elton to bring their unique sound to theatreland. Set in the future when musical instruments have been banned, it's up to a group of anarchists, The Bohemians, to rediscover Rock. The sets are amazing, it features over 30 of Queens most famous hits and the cast are fantastic. Booking Until: 3th October 2009 Recommended for ages 8+.

Joseph

Joseph

With a crash of drums and a flash of light Joseph has burst back into the West End in his dazzling coat of many colours worn by brand new star Lee Mead, winner of BBC TVs Any Dream Will Do. In an energetic and vibrant new staging of the record breaking 1990s London Palladium production, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers family classic is entertaining 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. . Under 3s will not be admitted. Lee Mead will be on holiday from 28 July - 05 Aug & 03 - 11 Nov 2008. During this time the role of Joseph will be covered by an understudy.

Jenna Lee-James will not appear on Monday & Thursday evenings; at these performances the Narrator will be played by Fiona Reyes.

Chicago

Chicago

The smash-hit musical CHICAGO celebrates 10 glittering, celebrity-studded years in the West End. Already the longest running American musical ever to play in London, this multi-award winning international production is filled with sexy, sassy and sensational choreography inspired by the legendary Bob Fosse, and a sizzling score including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle. It's no wonder The Times calls it 'the sharpest, slickest show on the block'.

A nightclub dancer & a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin. It would be a crime to miss it.

Suitable for ages 10+. Under 5s will not be admitted.

We offer a ticket and a meal package for Monday to Thursday evening performances. The package includes a fantastic two course meal at Dial restaurant; just a stones throw from the Cambridge Theatre and a ticket to the show for 50. Pre-theatre meals are from 5.30pm, you will receive your tickets an