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Booking Tickets
A visit to London isn’t
complete without enjoying
a world-class stage show.
visitlondon.com has
a secure online booking
service for a range of events.
Browse the ‘book tickets’
section to reserve your
seats, or buy from legitimate
agents, such as members
of the Society of Ticket
Agents and Retailers
s-t-a-r.org.uk
A wide range of tickets
for many great shows is
available from the Tkts
booth in Leicester Square
(map C5). These include
discounted, advance and
same-day tickets. Check the
noticeboards before queuing.
Getting Around
Travel advice is available
from Transport for London
(TfL), at tfl.gov.uk/
gettingaround/
Shows are listed
alphabetically and
by category. See the
Theatreland Map on p. 79
for ‘Key’ references.
Do check performance
times when booking, as
these may be subject
to last-minute alterations.
Information is correct
at the time of going to
press, but be aware that
productions may close
early or be cancelled
Details ‘to be confirmed’
are labelled TBC.
Family Fun
THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
From 30 Nov A young
woman uses her storytelling
skills to hold a brutal king at
bay. Suitable for kids aged
nine and above. Times vary.
Tricycle Theatre,
269 Kilburn High Road,
NW6. 020 7328 1000.
tricycle.co.uk
Ë Kilburn. Off map.
CINDERELLA
From 24 Nov A fairytale
pantomime about a
downtrodden girl who, with
a bit of magic, catches the
eye of the handsome Prince
Charming. Suitable for kids
aged six-plus. Times vary.
Lyric Hammersmith,
Lyric Square, King Street,
W6. 020 8741 6850.
lyric.co.uk
Ë Hammersmith. Off map.
FATHER CHRISTMAS
From 30 Nov The first
ever stage adaptation of
Raymond Briggs’s seasonal
story about Santa Claus. It’s
aimed atkids under six years
of age. Times vary.
Lyric Hammersmith,
Lyric Square, King Street,
W6. 020 8741 6850.
lyric.co.uk
Ë Hammersmith. Off map.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES:
BARMY BRITAIN
A live stage show from Terry
Deary, author of the Horrible
Histories books. Expect grisly
stories featuring historic
characters such as Guy
Fawkes. Suitable for ages six
plus. Times vary.
Garrick Theatre,
2 Charing Cross Road,
WC2. 08444 829 673.
barmybritainlive.com
Ë t Charing Cross.
Key 16.
POTATO NEEDS A BATH
Until 2 Nov A light-hearted
show about a mischievous
potato who doesn’t want to
take a bath on his birthday.
Suitable for ages two to five.
Royal Festival Hall,
Southbank Centre,
Belvedere Road, SE1.
08448 750 073.
southbankcentre.co.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Key 61.
ROOM ON THE BROOM
From 21 Nov A stage show
based on the best-selling
book by Julia Donaldson
and Axel Scheffler (The
Top: The Dark Earth And
The Light Sky at the
Almeida Theatre. Bottom:
Scrooge The Musical at the
London Palladium.
Gruffalo). Times vary.
Lyric Theatre,
29 Shaftesbury Avenue,
W1. 08444 124 661.
roomonthebroomlive.
co.uk Ë Piccadilly Circus.
Key 25.
SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE
Until 4 Nov A 60-minute
theatrical science adventure.
Expect dangerous
demonstrations and fun
experiments. Times vary.
IMAX Theatre, Science
Museum, Exhibition Road,
SW7. 08708 704 868.
sciencemuseum.org.uk
Ë South Kensington.
Map D2.
THE SNOWMAN
From 28 Nov An enchanting
dance show based on
Raymond Briggs’s seasonal
story. It’s about a young boy’s
snowman coming to life on
Christmas Eve. Times vary.
Peacock Theatre,
Portugal Street, WC2.
08444 124 322.
sadlerswells.com
Ë Holborn. Key 55.
THE TEAR THIEF
Until 4 Nov A heart-melting
puppet show about a fairy
who steals children’s tears.
It’s based on the book by
British Poet Laureate Carol
Ann Duffy. Suitable for
ages three and upwards.
Times vary.
Little Angel Theatre,
14 Dagmar Passage, N1.
020 7226 1787.
littleangeltheatre.com
Ë Angel. Key 22.
Film
BFI IMAX
See the latest 2D and 3D
features and more at the
biggest cinema screen in
Britain. Times vary.
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk,
South Bank, SE1. 020
7199 6000. bfi.org.
uk/imax Ë t Waterloo.
Map C7.
BFI SOUTHBANK
Three screens showing
films from the British Film
Institute’s (BFI’s) collection
of classic and contemporary
cinema, plus an archive of
free film and TV to watch in
the Mediatheque. Times vary.
Belvedere Road, SE1.
020 7928 3232.
whatson.bfi.org.uk
Ë t Waterloo. Map C6.
LONDON YOUNG
FILM FESTIVAL
8-13 Nov A showcase for
filmmakers under 26, with
more than 100 screenings at
selected cinemas. Times vary.
lyff.org.uk
Musicals
BILLY ELLIOT
THE MUSICAL
Based on the film, it’s about
a northern boy whose macho
father tries to quash his
dream of becoming a ballet
dancer. This Olivier Awardwinning
show features music
by Sir Elton John. Mon-Sat
19.30; Thurs & Sat 14.30.
Victoria Palace Theatre,
Victoria Street, SW1.
08448 110 055.
billyelliotthemusical.
com Ë t Victoria.
Key 49.
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