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Fred & Ginger’s greatest Hollywood dance musicallive on stage for the very first time! Travers meets the irresistible Dale Tremont, the girl of his dreams, played by Summer Strallen (triple Olivier Award nominee and star of Love Never Dies, The Sound of Music and Hollyoaks) and follows her across Europe in an attempt to win her heart with his wonderful song and dance routines.…

Dreamboats and Petticoats

Based on popular songs from the fifties and early sixties, Dreamboats and Petticoats was written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and first performed in 2009. A relatively new musical, well over a million people have been reported to have seen the show, which received excellent reviews. The musical was written with inspiration from the Dreamboats and Petticoats compilation CD with an energetic storyline of young musicians vying to win a national song writing competition. Dreamboats and Petticoats takes the audience back to the glorious years of early rock 'n' roll with many catchy tun…

Award-winning musical Wicked tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two witches who meet at the sorcery academy. Join the girls on their exciting adventures in Oz as they grow, part ways and fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked shows a different side of the land of Oz. This enchanting musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman is sure to leave you spellbound.…

The 39 Steps

Based on a comic adaptation for the classic whodunnit, The 39 Steps at The Criterion Theatre in London has been keeping audiences in stitches since 2006. Based on the book of the same name, The 39 Steps follows Richard Hannay, a successful London gent with a boring life who suddenly finds a woman murdered in his apartment. Framed for the woman's murder, he sets out to Scotland to solve the puzzle, coming across some unusual characters on his way.…

Based on the Oscar nominated film, "Billy Elliot - The Musical" tells the inspirational story of one boy's dedication to his dream of dancing, against all odds. The story is set in the north of England during the 1984 miner's strike, where Billy Elliot trades his boxing gloves in pursuit of becoming a ballet dancer. Billy dances in secret, afraid of his father's certain disapproval. With music by Sir Elton John, the musical premiered in London's West End in 2005 and received critical acclaim. The musical has won 4 Olivier awards and due to its success in Britain, has now become an award…

Blood Brothers

Hailed by critics as "the greatest musical of the decade", Blood Brothers The Musical debuted in 1983, telling the fascinating story of twins, separated at birth, who meet again later in life. The brothers who have come from completely different backgrounds reunite, with tragic consequences. This musical has won many awards and became an international hit, with the first Australian production in 1988 including Russell Crowe. The contemporary story based around the 'nature vs. nurture' philosophy, is absolutely enthralling and with every show known to receive a standing ovation; this gem i…

Chicago is one of London's most popular and thrilling smash hit musicals. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal". The musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she reported on. Musical numbers throughout the show include All That Jazz, Roxie, Chicago After Midnight, Me and My Baby, Razzle Dazzle, Class, and Hot Honey Rag. The main principle characters are Velma Kelly, Roxie Hart, Billy Flynn, Amos Hart, Matron Mama Morton, and M…

Ghost The Musical

Ghost: The Musical is an upcoming musical based on the Academy Award winning film Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. The story tells the tragic tale of a lovers Sam and Molly who are separated when Sam is murdered by muggers. Caught between the world of the living and the next life, Sam is unable to leave Molly when he learns she is in great danger and must find a way to protect her. The musical is written by Bruce Joel Rubin, writer of the screenplay of the original film, with music by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. Unchained Melody is a song that is synonymous with the fi…

Mamma Mia

Inspired by the iconic music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is a musical written by Catherine Johnson and tells the fictional story of Donna, who owns a small hotel on a Greek Island, and her daughter's search for her biological father. Fans of ABBA will be astounded by this nostalgic trip down memory lane. The musical includes such hits as "Super Trouper", "Lay All Your Love On Me", "Dancing Queen", "Take A Chance On Me" and many more! Fun, energetic and a must for all ABBA fans, over 42 million people have seen the show, which has been performed in various countries for over a decade. Take a cha…

Phantom Of The Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber's best known musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the dramatic story of a musical genius with a deformed face and his obsession with a chorus girl. Based on the French novel by Gaston Leroux, Lloyd Webber's version debuted in the West End in 1986. It has since become the second-longest-running West End musical. The Phantom is feared in the Paris Opera House, where he resides, and is thought to be a ghost as he is never seen, only heard. When The Phantom sees chorus girl, Christine, he is instantly besotted. When The Phantom fears he will lose Christine to the ma…