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  • The upcoming Tina Turner musical has extended its booking period at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End.Tina the Musical, which will begin previews on 21st March 2018, is now booking to the 20th October 2018 with over 100,000 new tickets being released. Click here to buy tickets.Written by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins, the musical will chart the life of rock 'n' roll legend Tina Turner and feature some of her biggest hits such as "Proud Mary" and "The Best".Directed by Phyllida...

  • West End musical Wicked has announced it has extended in London into 2019. The show, which runs at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, is the 7th longest-running show currently playing in the West End, and the 15th longest runner in West End history. It began previews in London on 7th September 2006, and is now booking in London until 24th May 2019. Wicked currently stars Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The...

  • Another year down, another bumper year of great theatre in London to look forward to in 2018. From the return of smash-hit musicals like Bat Out of Hell, hugely-anticipated shows like the upcoming Tina Turner musical, new plays like James Graham's latest offering (MORE James Graham!), or revivals of classics, it promises to be another great year. Here are our picks in the West End so far. Tina the MusicalAldwych TheatreTina Turner's story is pretty incredible. From personal struggles in the...

  • Dominic Dromgoole's company Classic Spring has announced dates for the final two productions in his Oscar Wilde season at the Vaudeville Theatre.Following the opening production A Woman of No Importance, which currently runs at the theatre starring Eve Best, and Kathy Burke's production of Lady Windermere's Fan (from 12th January), An Ideal Husband will run from 10th April to 14th July (with an official opening on 3rd May) and The Importance of Being Earnest will conclude the season from 20th...

  • Chess

    UPDATED: 26 November 2020Have you seen The Queen's Gambit on Netflix? Then you'll love Chess ​by Tim Rice, Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' musical. We revisit the original album recording to bring you five of our favourite songs from the musical (and a couple of brilliantly '80s music videos).The show tells the story of a chess tournament in Italy, and a love triangle that develops between two of the players and one of their assistants. The original album features the voices of Murray Head,...

  • London and New York City have many similarities, but their differences make each city unique. While Londoners have the Royal Family and a nice cup of tea, New Yorkers have huge skyscrapers and the world’s best bagels. When it comes to theatre, these cities have one thing in common: they both have some of the best shows and talent to offer. That and the fact that you can still see The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, or The Lion King in both New York and London. Both the West End and Broadway offer...

  • Tina Turner transformed rock and roll. But, do you know much about the singer? Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, the show based on Tina Turner's career is going down a storm at the Aldwych Theatre. Here's a taste of what you can expect from the world premiere production of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical currently running in London. Book Tina - The Tina Turner Musical tickets on London Theatre. ## What is Tina - The Tina Turner Musical about? Tina - The Tina Turner Musical dramatises the life and...

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