Jesus Christ Superstar
By Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim RiceTim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don't Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and...
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By Irvine WelshCult heroes of youth culture; Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy, and Kelly are back, alongside an ensemble cast and a live band. Featuring some of the electrifying tracks from the film that defined a generation, together with catchy, confrontational and celebratory original songs, set to become singalong, dance-along classics,...
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By Tom StoppardA dazzling collision of science and romance, Arcadia explores the beauty of curiosity, the ache of lost knowledge and the timeless thrill of discovery In a country house, two centuries apart, genius, passion and discipline unfold. In 1809, teenage prodigy, Thomasina Coverly races ahead of her time – exploring mathematics, nature and...
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Cyrano De Bergerac
By Edmond Rostand. Adapted by Simon Evans & Debris StevensonNoël Coward Theatre, London
Swordsman, poet, philosopher, Cyrano de Bergerac. His musketeer-heroics combine with rapier wit, but the bravado belies a passionate love for his exquisite cousin, Roxane. Too ugly to win her for himself, or so he thinks, he agrees to woo her on behalf of another. His tender verse gives voice to the inarticulate, dashing Christian, gaining him her heart just before both men depart for war. A wildly romantic story laced with swagger, gallantry and sacrifice.
See cast, creatives, and 19 reviewsSinatra the Musical
By Joe DiPietroAldwych Theatre, London
It is New Year's Eve, 1942, and a skinny 27-year-old Italian American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York's Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. As Frank Sinatra's career suddenly skyrockets, he struggles with balancing the love of his wife, Nancy, against the demands and temptations of being the most popular singer in America. But when he begins a torrid affair with movie goddess Ava Gardner, his records stop selling and the press turns against him, sending his career into a tailspin. Driven by his devotion to his family, Sinatra employs his peerless artistry and dogged determination to stage the greatest comeback in showbiz history.
See cast, creatives, and 20 reviewsThe Truth
By Florian ZellerApollo Theatre, London
Michel is having an affair with Alice, his best friend's wife. For six months they have been meeting in hotel rooms for afternoon trysts. Alarmed by Michel's seeming indifference, Alice is struggling with feelings of guilt. Is it time for them to tell their partners the truth? A huge hit in Paris and all over Europe, The Truth is a smart and original comedy about how complicated life can become if you're not entirely honest, and about walking the narrow line between being the deceiver and the deceived.
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