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THEATRE BREAKS
2014-2015
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Show will start in 5 minutes There is nothing quite like one of our London Theatre Break Weekends. Offering a dazzling array of West End Shows there really is no excuse for missing your favourite when they’re in the world’s number one entertainment capital - London. Whilst in London explore the sights and sounds, visit the museums and galleries or have a wander down Oxford Street for a spot of shopping. London combined with a theatre show guarantees a magical experience that’s not easily forgotten.
INTERMISSION INCLUDES
1 night dinner, bed and breakfast Excursions as stated Matinee performance of chosen theatre show
DURING YOUR STAY Saturday
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West End - We make the journey to London to enjoy the matineé performance of your chosen theatre show, before continuing onto our hotel for our evening meal.
Sunday
London - After breakfast enjoy the morning at leisure in London; alternatively take a ride on the London Eye which gives panoramic views over our capital city. We depart London at approximately 2.30pm.
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best VIEWS OPTIONAL excursion
Add an optional excursion to your Theatre Break and make your weekend go further with the best views of London on an optional excursion on the London Eye for just £24 per adult, £16 per child (Optional must be booked at the time of booking your holiday).
FINAL Curtain call Hotel •••
Novotel Stevenage
MOD 3-star ERN HOTEL!
This modern and relaxing hotel is situated at the entrance to Knebworth House. With friendly and welcoming staff and stylish rooms, located just 29 miles from Central London this hotel is a perfect choice for our Theatre Break Weekend. Hotel facilities: • Restaurant • Lounge/bar
En-suite bedrooms: • Tea/coffee making facilities • TV • Hairdryer
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shows & DATES includes
All of our two day Theatre Breaks include: Return coach travel from selected pick up points; 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast in the 3 star Novotel in Stevenage; Matinee performance of your chosen theatre show and free time in London. departure date days
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Wicked Miss Saigon Warhorse Billy Elliot Les Misérables Wicked Lion King Miss Saigon Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Phantom of the Opera Mamma Mia Les Misérables Jersey Boys Miss Saigon The Curious Incident of the Dog... Mouse Trap Jersey Boys Billy Elliot Matilda Wicked Made in Dagenham Memphis Lion King Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Warhorse Woman in Black The Curious Incident of the Dog... Les Misérables The Commitments Jersey Boys Wicked Mamma Mia Miss Saigon Scottsboro Boys Billy Elliot Matilda Made in Dagenham Lion King Wicked Memphis The Commitments Jersey Boys Phantom of the Opera Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
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shows & DATES NEW Made in Dagenham
Inspired by true events, Made in Dagenham tells the story of the women who worked in the Ford manufacturing plant in the 1960’s. When their pay grade gets dropped to unskilled a plucky factory worker draws on strength she never knew she had to lead her colleagues out on strike and to fight for what is right - Equality. 22-Nov-2014 | UC | from £129 14-Mar-2015 | UC | from £129
NEW Memphis
This smash hit award winning musical comes straight from Broadway and has been dazzling audiences across America! Now on the West End, Memphis tells the story of 1950’s life in the underground nightlclubs and how a new era is on the horizon for rock n roll, blues and gospel music. When a young man falls in love with a club singer he has a vision to showcase her voice across the airwaves and break cultural divides and spark a music revolution! 29-Nov-2014 | GC | from £129 21-Mar-2015 | GC | from £135
NEW The Commitments
A story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced. The show follows the journey of two members of a frustrated synthesizer band – the opening scene we find them playing but being ignored in a shop window – who turn to Jimmy, the local music expert, for help. 31-Jan-2015 | GC | from £129 11-Apr-2015 | GC | from £129
NEW The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The play follows a 15 year-old maths genius who tries to unravel the mystery of his neighbour’s murdered dog, that was found speared by a garden fork. Against his father’s orders, and in spite of his own personal limitations, Christopher sets out on a quest to discover the real truth behind the murder. Unfortunately the teen unearths more than he bargained for and eventually the secrets of his own life unravel before his very eyes. 11-Oct-2014 | GC | from £129 24-Jan-2015 | GC | from £119
NEW The Scottsboro Boys
Telling the true story of nine young black men, aged between 12 and 19, travelling on a train through Scottsboro, Alabama in 1931 in search of a new life. By the end of their journey their lives had been changed forever. Wrongly accused of an unspeakable crime, their trial would divide a nation. But behind the headlines was the devastating story of nine young men, desperate to prove to the world that they mattered. 14-Feb-2015 | S | from £135
Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot is a funny, moving, feel-good celebration of hope and the power of dreams. Adapted from the classic 2000 Brit movie drama starring Jamie Bell, this play incorporates music and choreography to deliver an emotional storyline as Billy stumbles from the boxing ring and into the world of Ballet. 02-Aug-2014 | DC | from £109 08-Nov-2014 | DC | from £109 28-Feb-2015 | DC | from £109
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Factory it’s the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he’s always dreamed off, but beyond the gates astonishment awaits as not everything is as sweet as it seems. 30-Aug-2014 | GC | from £135 06-Dec-2014 | GC | from £135 18-Apr-2015 | GC | from £139
Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys, the internationally acclaimed musical, tells the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history. Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide. With spectacular performances of all their main hits this is an electrifying show. 20-Sep-2014 | RC | from £145 25-Oct-2014 | RC | from £139 31-Jan-2015 | GC | from £135 11-Apr-2015 | GC | from £135
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S = Stalls C = Circle DC = Dress Circle
Lion King
Julie Taymor’s reimaging of Disney’s animated film The Lion King celebrates its 15th year in production for what is an all-time family favourite. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains to the evocative rhythms of Africa, this spectacular production explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music to tell the timeless story of Simba and his epic journey to fulfil his destiny as King of the Pridelands. 16-Aug-2014 | GC | from £129 29-Nov-2014 | GC | from £135 14-Mar-2015 | GC | from £135
Mamma Mia!
A mother, a daughter, three possible fathers and a trip down memory lane you’ll never forget; Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. 13-Sep 2014 | GC | from £139 07-Feb-2015 | GC | from £139
Matilda
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda is the captivating musical that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a remarkably clever girl who dares to change her destiny. 08-Nov-2014 | UC | from £129 28-Feb-2015 | UC | from £129
Miss Saigon
Set in 1975 during the final days of the American occupation of Saigon. Miss Saigon is an epic love story about an American GI who falls in love with a Vietnamese prostitute during the Vietnam War. They are separated when the country falls, until she returns to his life years later, in this musical inspired by the opera Madame Butterfly. 19-Jul-2014 | GC | from £129 30-Aug-2014 | GC | from £129 11-Oct-2014 | GC | from £129 14-Feb-2015 | UC | from £129
THE MOUSETRAP
The longest running show of any kind. In her own inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around corner. 25-Oct-2014 | S | from £125
UC = Upper Circle RC = Royal Circle GC = Grand Circle
Phantom of the Opera
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist. 13-Sep-2014 | S | from £119 18-Apr-2015 | S/RC | from £119
The Woman in Black
Unanimously acclaimed, The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. 10-Jan-2015 | S | from £135
War Horse
War Horse, based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, is a powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and magnificent artistry. South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company brings breathing, galloping, full-scale horses to life on the stage - their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. 26-Jul-2014 | S | from £135 10-Jan-2015 | S/C | from £129
Wicked
The spectacular, multi awardwinning musical Wicked has become the most successful new musical in years. If you thought you knew the Wizard of Oz, then think again. Wicked tells the alternative story of the Wicked Witch of the West as an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls first develops as sorcery students and orchestrates their future paths in life. 19-Jul-2014 | S | from £129 16-Aug-2014 | S | from £119 22-Nov-2014 | S | from £109 07-Feb-2015 | S | from £119 21-Mar-2015 | S | from £115
Les Misérables
In its 29th year, Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boubil and Schönbergs Les Misérables is a global sensation. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. 02-Aug-2014 | UC | from £129 20-Sep-2014 | GC | from £119 24-Jan-2015 | UC | from £129
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