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Great Shows To See At Udderbelly and London Wonderground

Cabaret, Events, News, Off West End
Gobsmacked the beatbox and acapella show

It’s that time of the year again when the Udderbelly Festival (Until 17 July) and the London Wonderground (until 25 September) come to the South Bank. We’ve picked out a couple of the shows we are looking forward to seeing:- Gobsmacked Gobsmacked is the UK’s answer to Pentatonix. Featuring three times and current reigning beatbox world champion Ball Zee, This all-singing theatrical experience pushes vocal boundaries to deliver a slick, musically accomplished, high energy spectacular with not a single musical instrument to be seen… Only the human voice. Thursday 16 June – Sunday 17 July Book Now Austentatious – The Improvised Jane Austen Novel In each show, the all-star cast improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your eyes, based only on audience suggestions. Previous ‘lost’ masterpieces have included Sixth Sense and Sensibility, Double 0 Darcy and Mansfield Shark. Prepare to get your bonnet in a twist. (Swooning guaranteed). Austentatious are Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs … Read more

West End Live Returns

Events, News, West End
West End Live

West End Live will return to Trafalgar Square this year on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2016. The event now in its 12th year, will showcase the best of the West End, with crowds of more than 500,000 expected over the course of the weekend. The line-up for the West End Live stage this year includes; American Idiot, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, The Bodyguard, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Disney’s The Lion King, In The Heights, Impossible, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, The Phantom Of The Opera, Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Stomp, Sunny Afternoon, Thriller Live and Wicked. New shows making their West End Live debuts over the weekend include Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Crazy For You, Guys And Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Kinky Boots, Motown The Musical, Murder Ballad, The Secret Garden, Show Boat and The Wedding Singer. For the latest news visit … Read more

Marvel Universe Live Comes To The UK

Events, News, Touring
Book Now For Marvel Universe Live UK Tour

Marvel fans unite! Marvel Universe LIVE! Super Heroes Assemble is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new level with an epic show unlike anything you’ve seen before. Cheer for your family’s favourite Marvel Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and more, as they battle Loki and Marvel’s most sinister villains in a live, action-packed arena performance for the whole family. It’s being hailed as the most technically advanced live show ever, and you’ll definitely feel the energy with cutting-edge special effects, pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles and more. Join Marvel fans of all ages for this monumental performance. The fate of the universe depends on it! 25+ Marvel Characters in 1 Epic Quest MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE UK DATES Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Wednesday 7 September 2016 @ 7pm Thursday 8 September 2016 @ 7pm Friday 9 September 2016 @7pm Saturday 10 September 2016 @ … Read more

The 2016 Olivier Awards – The Results

Events, Features, News, West End
Olivier Awards 2016

Last night’s Olivier Awards ceremony saw many wonderful productions and performances recognised. We are pleased to bring you the list of winners from this years Olivier Awards OLIVIER AWARDS 2016 WITH MASTERCARD WINNERS Best Revival Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at National Theatre, Lyttelton Best Entertainment and Family Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Apollo Theatre Best Costume Design Gregg Barnes for Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design Anna Fleischle for Hangmen at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court Theatre and Wyndham’s Theatre White Light Award For Best Lighting Design Mark Henderson for Gypsy at Savoy Theatre Best Sound Design Tom Gibbons for People, Places And Things at National Theatre, Dorfman Best New Opera Production Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci at Royal Opera House Outstanding Achievement in Opera English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra for The Force Of Destiny, Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk and The Queen Of … Read more

The Olivier Awards 2016 – What To Expect

Events, News
Olivier Awards 2016

CLICK HERE FOR THE WINNERS OF THE 2016 OLIVIER AWARDS We’ve put together a guide for theatre fans to give you an idea of what to expect at this years Olivier Awards which are being held tomorrow. WHERE ARE THE OLIVIER AWARDS BEING HELD? The Olivier Awards are being held at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Stars will start to walk the red carpet at 16.45 leading up to the 6.30pm ceremony. WHO IS PRESENTING AT THE OLIVIER AWARDS? The event will be hosted by two-time Olivier-Award winner Michael Ball will guest presenters including Uzo Aduba, Zawe Ashton, Shirley Bassey, Matthew Bourne, Rob Brydon, Stephen Campbell Moore, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Adam Cooper, Paul Copley, Noma Dumezweni, Alfred Enoch, Luke Evans, David Gandy, Kit Harington, Emma Hatton, Lenny Henry, Eddie Izzard, Rory Kinnear, Beverley Knight, Lesley Manville, Julia McKenzie, James Norton, Vanessa Redgrave, Amber Riley, Juliet Stevenson, Savannah … Read more

EXCLUSIVE – Stevie Wonder in Hyde Park – Pre-Sale Opens at 9am Today

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Stevie Wonder in Hyde Park - Pre-Sale Opens Today at 9am

BritishTheatre.com and our ticketing partners Love Theatre are pleased to announce that we have access to the pre-sale period for Stevie Wonder at Hyde Park. Tickets go on sale today (Thursday) at 9am through the link shown below, twenty four hours ahead of general sale. Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park brings one of THE great albums live to London. On July 10th 2016 , Stevie Wonder will perform his masterpiece Songs In The Key of Life in its entirety, for a truly epic, must-see show from one of the most prolific artists of all time. Hugely acclaimed in the US, Songs In The Key of Life Tour has run for 18 months, having been extended many times due to phenomenal public demand.  Coming to the UK for the very first time, there is extra reason for celebration because 2016 is the album’s 40th Anniversary year. Released in 1976 … Read more

Carole King Performs Tapestry Live

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Carole King performs Tapestry Live in Hyde Park

It has been announced that Carole King will perform her album Tapestry live, in full for the first time, at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park on Sunday 3rd July 2016. This landmark event will see Carole King perform her first concert in London for the first time in almost three decades. The event will also feature special guests Don Henley (The Eagles) and Louise Goffin, and many of her other indelible hits. The subject of the award-winning musical Beautiful, Carole King is one of the most successful singer/song-writers of her generation. With over 25 million copies sold, Tapestry includes the classic tracks: I Feel The Earth Move, So Far Away, It’s Too Late, Home Again, Beautiful, Way Over Yonder, You’ve Got A Friend, Where You Lead, Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, Smackwater Jack, Tapestry, and (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman. Book your Carole King Tickets … Read more

Three days of Drama and Literature at Hampstead Theatre


Events, News, Off West End
Hampstead Theatre

Following last year’s success, Hampstead Theatre has confirmed that its second annual festival will take place on 18 – 20 March 2016. The Festival boasts over 30 unique events including workshops and panel discussions featuring Sir David Hare, Sir Matthew Bourne, Howard Brenton, Darcey Bussell, Tim Pigott-Smith, Deborah Moggach, Meera Syal and Kate Mosse. Hampstead Theatre’s artistic director Edward Hall and producer Issy van Randwyck have invited a wide variety of artists to share their stories and work processes. Hall said: “Hampstead Theatre is thrilled to be bringing back The Festival after its incredible success in 2015. “We hope this year’s programme will give attendees an opportunity to meet some of the most original thinkers in British culture today and discover new insights into the wonderful worlds these people work in.” The first Hampstead Theatre Festival was hosted in March 2015 and attracted a 2,500 audience footfall in just one … Read more