10 theatre shows not to miss this weekend: 26 – 28 May
It’s almost time for the weekend! If your diary is still empty, then we suggest you fill it with the top 10 theatre shows listed below. Feel like enjoying some raunchy dancing? Some improvised comedy? Or how about a two-and-a-half-hour tribute to the king of pop? You can have it all this weekend!
1. The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera shows in London at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 26 May 2017.
The brooding Phantom hides beneath an old opera house in Paris. He plans to get closer to a beautiful young female singer, but his physical abnormality prevents him from doing so in a normal manner. Instead, he forces the opera house’s management to give the young beauty key roles. But she starts falling for another man, which forces the masked Phantom to devise another plan.
After 31 years, 70 major theatre awards and a viewer count of over 140 million people, this play continues to enthral audiences around the globe. Get The Phantom of the Opera tickets now!
2. Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing shows in Grimsby at the Grimsby Auditorium on 26 May 2017.
”Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” If you recognise that quote, then you’re most probably a fan of the classic 1987 romantic dance drama film. The stage adaptation made it’s explosive début in 2004 and has also become a worldwide phenomenon.
Dirty Dancing tells the story of 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman who goes on holiday with her family to a sleepy resort in the mountains. She discovers an all-night dance party and gets swept away by the raunchy dance moves. But it’s the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle who makes the biggest impact on the teenager. It’s a coming-of-age story about learning big life lessons – and some sexy dance moves!
Get your Dirty Dancing tickets to enjoy a night of sensational music, emotion and sexy dancing!
3. The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black shows in London at the Fortune Theatre on 26 May 2017.
This scary and thrilling theatre production is based on the 1983 book by Susan Hill. A legal practitioner, Arthur Kipps believes that the ghost of a woman dressed in black has cast a spell over his family. A sceptical actor helps to relay his horror story and attempts to drive out the fear from his mind. The further they delve into Arthur’s memory, the darker his story becomes.
Want to find out why this is the second longest-running, non-musical theatre piece in West End history? Then get The Woman in Black tickets for a truly nerve-racking experience.
4. The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap shows in London at St Martin’s Theatre on 27 May 2017.
This murder mystery play has been running continuously for 65 years – the longest-running, non-musical show in West End history! Written by Agatha Christie, The Mousetrap tells the story of a group of people seeking shelter from the snow by gathering in a farm house. They soon discover that there’s a killer among them. As the characters each reveal their unsavoury pasts, the motive and finally the identity of the murderer is revealed.
Get The Mousetrap tickets to find out whodunnit.
5. The Comedy About a Bank Robbery
The Comedy About a Bank Robbery shows in London at the Criterion Theatre on 27 May 2017.
What happens when a city bank is given custody of a precious diamond, but not a soul in the infamous town can be trusted? This comedy play was written by Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis of the Mischief Theatre Company – the team responsible for the award-winning ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’.
This smash-hit comedy is not to miss. Get your The Comedy About a Bank Robbery tickets now!
6. Les Misérables
Les Misérables shows in London at the Queen’s Theatre on 27 May 2017.
Les Mis is the longest running musical in West End history, and probably the world’s most famous. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical tells the story of a French peasant in search of redemption after serving a long jail sentence for stealing a loaf of bread. He decides to start a new life and gets involved in a revolution while being tracked by a persistent police inspector for breaking his parole.
If you haven’t seen this musical... Where have you been? Get your Les Misérables tickets today!
7. Goodnight Mr Tom
Goodnight Mr Tom shows in Whitley Bay at the Playhouse on 27 May 2017.
Based on the children's novel by Michelle Magorian, Goodnight Mr Tom tells the story of William Beech: a young, abused boy who is evacuated to the countryside to escape a war. He finds lodging with an elderly widower and recluse, Tom Oakley, who helps to nurse the boy both physically and emotionally. But then William’s mother demands his return.
Get your Goodnight Mr Tom tickets to see exactly why it won the 2013 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.
8. Thriller Live!
Thriller Live! shows in London at the Lyric Theatre on 28 May 2017.
This 150-minute spectacle celebrates the music of the undisputed king of pop and one the greatest entertainers the world has ever seen. Thriller Live! will take you on an exhilarating journey through Michael Jackson’s musical history, paying respect to his unforgettable live shows and revolutionary dance moves.
This is a must-see for any Michael Jackson fan. Get your Thriller Live! tickets to find out why this production has been played more than 3,000 times across the globe.
9. Remembering Fred
Remembering Fred shows in St Albans at the Alban Arena on 28 May 2017.
Remembering Fred is a hot new production that stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara of Strictly Come Dancing. It celebrates the dancing talent of the great Fred Astaire and his impact on Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Prepare to travel back in time and relive the magical moments from an extraordinary dancing career. Remembering Fred is a stunning journey of music and dancing by two of the best dancers in Europe. Get your Remembering Fred tickets now!
10. Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel
Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel shows in London at the Leicester Square Theatre on 28 May 2017.
This marvellous comedy is entirely improvised, which means that no two shows are ever the same. It boasts an all-star cast who takes title suggestions from the audience and delivers in classic Jane Austen style: biting irony, realism and social commentary.
Music, full Regency Costumes and rollicking laughter. What better way to end the weekend! Don’t miss out, get your Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel tickets.
