London Theatre Tickets - rss feed http://www.londontheatredirect.com London theatre tickets - London musicals, plays and attractions bookings with London Theatre Direct en-us London Theatre Direct 2009 - all rights reserved Stars align for first ever UK arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/943/Stars-align-for-first-ever-UK-arena-tour-of-Jesus-Christ-Superstar.aspx Tim Minchin to play Judas Iscariot, Melanie C confirmed as Mary Magdalene and Chris Moyles cast as King Herod with the public to cast the role of Jesus.


]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:54:00 GMT ROOM ON THE BROOM FLIES INTO THE WEST END FOR A MAGIC CHRISTMAS SEASON http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/942/ROOM-ON-THE-BROOM-FLIES-INTO-THE-WEST-END-FOR-A-MAGIC-CHRISTMAS-SEASON-.aspx Acclaimed Theatre Company, Tall Stories’ smash-hit Room on the Broom flies into the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 21 November 2012 until 13 January 2013, bringing a witch, her cat, a dragon, a few friendly animals and much more!
 


]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT Thirtieth Billy Elliot announced http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/940/Thirtieth-Billy-Elliot-announced.aspx Harrison Dowzell becomes the thirtieth Billy Elliot as 640,000 new tickets are released for sale booking into 2013 at the Victoria Palace Theatre.


]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Derren Brown brings Svengali back to the West End for a final run http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/941/Derren-Brown-brings-Svengali-back-to-the-West-End-for-a-final-run.aspx Derren Brown’s 2012 Olivier award-winning show Svengali, will take up residence at London’s Novello Theatre for 27 performances only, from July 12 – Aug 11. This is the last chance to see the sell-out live show that has mesmerized the nation, performing in over 150 venues


]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exclusive interview with the stars of Long Day's Journey Into Night, David Suchet and Laurie Metcalf http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/939/Exclusive-interview-with-the-stars-of-Long-Day-s-Journey-Into-Night--David-Suchet-and-Laurie-Metcalf.aspx Two widely respected actors with a plethora of stage and screen credits to their name have teamed up for Eugene O'Neill's powerful play Long Day's Journey Into Night, currently showing at the Apollo Theatre.  


]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 12:11:00 GMT Des O'Connor marks his 1,250th London Palladium appearance and joins The Wizard of Oz as The Wizard! http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/938/Des-O-Connor-marks-his-1-250th-London-Palladium-appearance-and-joins-The-Wizard-of-Oz-as-The-Wizard-.aspx  Following a staggering 1,200+ solo appearances at the London Palladium, DES O’CONNOR is set to star in The Wizard Of Oz at the world renowned venue for the very first time in a stage musical.


]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT London Theatre Direct wins Plimsoll "Outstanding Company" award! http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/937/London-Theatre-Direct-wins-Plimsoll--Outstanding-Company--award-.aspx London Theatre Direct wins a Plimsoll 2012 Outstanding Company Award.


]]> Mon, 07 May 2012 12:07:00 GMT Husband and wife to star together in Mamma Mia! http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/936/Husband-and-wife-to-star-together-in-Mamma-Mia-.aspx Gary Milner will be joining real-life wife Sally Ann Triplett in the smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at the Prince of Wales Theatre from 11 June 2012.


]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 16:38:00 GMT Final 4 Weeks To See Coward At The Coward - Hayfever At The Noel Coward Theatre http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/935/Final-4-Weeks-To-See-Coward-At-The-Coward---Hayfever-At-The-Noel-Coward-Theatre.aspx Howard Davies’ five star critically celebrated production of Noël Coward’ Hay Fever - the sublime comedy of bad manners - must end its limited run at the Noël Coward Theatre on 2 June 2012 as previously announced.


]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 13:30:00 GMT Press release: The Bodyguard musical opens at the Adelphi Theatre http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/931/Press-release--The-Bodyguard-musical-opens-at-the-Adelphi-Theatre.aspx THEA SHARROCK TO DIRECT HEATHER HEADLEY AND LLOYD OWEN IN WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD OPENING AUTUMN 2012 AT THE ADELPHI THEATRE


]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT The Bodyguard at the Adelphi Theatre - tickets on sale today! http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/930/The-Bodyguard-at-the-Adelphi-Theatre---tickets-on-sale-today-.aspx Brand new musical THE BODYGUARD based on the film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner goes on sale today.


]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 10:11:00 GMT VIDEO: THE BODYGUARD - HEATHER HEADLEY SINGS "SO EMOTIONAL" http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/932/VIDEO--THE-BODYGUARD---HEATHER-HEADLEY-SINGS--SO-EMOTIONAL-.aspx  Watch this new video of Heather Headley singing Whitney Houston classic "So Emotional". Heather Headley will star in the brand new musical The Bodyguard opening at the Adelphi Theatre in November.


]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Move over Naked Boys Singing! Ghost's Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans reveal all! http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/933/Move-over-Naked-Boys-Singing--Ghost-s-Siobhan-Dillon-and-Mark-Evans-reveal-all-.aspx Ghost The Musical's Siobhan Dillon and Mark Evans record Goyte's Sombody That I Used To Know. There's a whole lot of flesh on display in this video(!)


]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lloyd Owen to star in West End's hottest new show The Bodyguard http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/934/Lloyd-Owen-to-star-in-West-End-s-hottest-new-show-The-Bodyguard.aspx Taking on the Kevin Costner role of Bodyguard Frank Farmer is Lloyd Owen who will star opposite Heather Headley in The Bodyguard previewing from 6th November at The Adelphi Theatre .


]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Joe McFadden Joins Torch Song Trilogy http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/929/Joe-McFadden-Joins-Torch-Song-Trilogy.aspx Torch Song Trilogy directed by Douglas Hodge at the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the rest of it's cast today, with Joe McFadden joining David Bedella and Sarah Kestelman for the Harvey Fierstein play which runs 30th May to 12th August.

 


]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:20:00 GMT OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN: MARK RYLANCE TAKES PART IN OPENING CEREMONY OF OLYMPICS http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/928/OLYMPIC-COUNTDOWN--MARK-RYLANCE-TAKES-PART-IN-OPENING-CEREMONY-OF-OLYMPICS.aspx Award winning actor Mark Rylance who returns to the West End this year in Richard III and Twelfth Night at The Globe and then at the Apollo Theatre later this year will show his acting chops in a starring role at the Olympic opening ceremony.


]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:20:00 GMT Programme For Playing The Games At The Criterion Theatre http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/926/Programme-For-Playing-The-Games-At-The-Criterion-Theatre.aspx From 26 July - 12 August 2012, the Criterion Theatre will present Playing The Games, a programme of work which will celebrate both artistic and sporting talent featuring emerging and established actors, comedians, musicians, playwrights and Olympians. The star-studded programme is led by Kriss Akabusi, Alan Davies, Rick Edwards, Stephen Fry, Edwin Moses and Mark Watson.  


]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT Democracy By Michael Frayn Transfers To Old Vic http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/925/Democracy-By-Michael-Frayn-Transfers-To-Old-Vic.aspx Part of the Michael Frayn season at the Sheffield Crucible, his play Democracy will now transfer for a limited run at the Old Vic previewing from 15th June, officially opening on 20th June to 14th July.


]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT TICKET OFFER: See Sir Antony Sher in Travelling Light at the National Theatre http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/927/TICKET-OFFER--See-Sir-Antony-Sher-in-Travelling-Light-at-the-National-Theatre.aspx We have great seats to see  Travelling Light a new play by Nicholas Wright at the National Theatre .  Discounted tickets are now £32.50 valid until 2nd June.


]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cheryl Cole recommends Shrek The Musical http://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/924/Cheryl-Cole-recommends-Shrek-The-Musical.aspx Geordie pop princess Cheryl Cole popped into the BBC Radio 1 studios to promote her new single Call My Name with an interview with DJ Chris Moyles.  After Moyles quizzed her about the impending Girls Aloud reunion and when she had last seen her other bandmates she asked him whether he had seen her bandmate Kimberley Walsh in the hit West End show Shrek The Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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