advertorial • August 2016
Eight must-see London shows
There are few places better to watch musical theatre than London. From long-running favourites to contemporary shows, The Club and LOVEtheatre recommend eight of the best productions currently playing in London’s West End
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Gielgud Theatre
This multi-award winning National Theatre production is based on the bestselling novel by Mark Haddon. Focusing on the story of a 15 year-old boy with Asperger syndrome and the way that he sees the world, the book has been adapted for the stage by the renowned playwright Simon Stephens.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Roald Dahl’s dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in this new West End musical. The score by Marc Shairman brings a fresh take on the classic tale, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes.
Motown the Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
Relive the sounds of the sixties at Motown the Musical, with an 18-piece orchestra playing 50 of Motown’s greatest hits. Chart toppers from Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye feature in this feel good spectacular, filled with sharp suits, sequins and soul.
Jersey Boys
Piccadilly Theatre
Featuring foot tapping favourites December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), and many more, Jersey Boys has scooped 57 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
Funny Girl
Savoy Theatre
Funny Girl the Musical is back in London’s West End for the first time since the original Broadway hit transferred in 1966. Featuring iconic songs People and Don’t Rain On My Parade, this musical classic propelled Barbra Streisand to stardom when she appeared as the lead role in the show’s original production.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Aldwych Theatre
Telling the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, Beautiful charts the young performer’s transition from songwriter to star with the use of the well known hits You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman and Take Good Care of my Baby, among others.
Matilda the Musical
Cambridge Theatre
Matilda the Musical is the multi-award winning show from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl. Since its first performance in 2010, the musical (with music and lyrics from Australian comedian Tim Minchin) has picked up 50 international awards, including 12 for Best Musical.
Guys and Dolls
Phoenix Theatre
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson makes her West End debut as the long suffering Miss Adelaide in this all American, classic musical. The show features some of theatre’s most iconic musical numbers, including Luck Be a Lady and My Time of Day, but get in quick as Wilson’s limited-time run ends on 21 August 2016.
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