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THEATRE BREAKS

2015

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shows & DATES

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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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theatre single seating price supp

Sat 24 Jan 2015 2

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Sat 07 Feb 2015 2

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Sat 28 Feb 2015 2

Sat 14 Mar 2015 2

Sat 21 Mar 2015 2

Sat 11 Apr 2015 2

Sat 18 Apr 2015 2

Sat 02 May 2

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Sat 06 June 2

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Sat 20th June 2

Sat 27th June 2

Cats 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 Billy Elliot Matilda Phantom of the Opera Lion King Wicked Les Miserables Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Warhorse Billy Elliot Jersey Boys Sunny Afternoon Mamma Mia Miss Saigon Book of Mormon Memphis Bend it Like Beckham Thriller Live!

The Mousetrap

S £129 £20 UC £129 £20 GC £129 £20 GC £135 £20 S £119 £20 GC £139 £20 UC £129 £20 GC/S £135 £20 DC £109 £20 UC £129 £20 UC £129 £20 GC £135 £20 S £115 £20 GC £135 £20 GC £129 £20 GC £135 £20 S/RC £119 £20 GC £139 £20 S £109 £20 GC £129 £20 S £119 £20 GC £139 £20 S £119 £20 UC £129 £20 GC £139 £20 S £149 £20 S £109 £20 GC £129 £20 UC £129 £20 GC £139 £20 GC £129 £20 S £135 £20 S £109 £20 S £119 £20 S £99 £20 S £125 £20

more dates available

We are constantly adding more theatre shows and dates throughout the year, so please call us to find out about availability further in the year.

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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

MODER N 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 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.

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!

21-Mar-2015 | GC | from £135 20-Jun-2015 | S | from £109

NEW CATS

Since Cats first opened on the West End stage in 1981, it has become one of the world’s best known and best loved musicals. Set on the night of the Jellicle Cats ball this is a story of fantasy, drama and romance which has been enchanting audiences around the globe.

24-Jan-2015 | S | from £129

NEW The Commitments

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

NEW Bend it Like Beckham

An uplifting adaptation of the much-loved hit film, this striking musical tells the tale of a young girl who finds herself with a big decision to make. Should she live up to family expectations and head towards university and marriage or chase her dreams and follow in the footsteps of Golden Balls himself, David Beckham?

20-Jun-2015 | S | from £119

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.

28-Feb-2015 | DC | from £109 02-May-2015 | S | from £109 30-May-2015 | S | from £109

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

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

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.

18-Apr-2015 | GC | from £139 23-May-2015 | GC | from £139

NEW SUNNY AFTERNOON

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.

31-Jan-2015 | GC | from £135 11-Apr-2015 | GC | from £135 30-May-2015 | GC | from £129

This critically acclaimed musical transfers to the West End following its sold out run from the Hampstead theatre.

Sunny Afternoon tells the story of how the Kinks exploded on to the music scene in the 1960’s and how their sound rocked the nation! Exploring the highs and lows of this iconic band and featuring their best loved songs You Really Got Me, Waterloo Sunset and Sunny Afternoon.

06-Jun-2015 | UC | from £129

Jersey Boys

seating Lion King

S = Stalls C = Circle DC = Dress Circle

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 14-Mar-2015 | GC | from £135 09-May-2015 | GC | from £139

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.

24-Jan-2015 | UC | from £129 16-May-2015 | UC | from £129

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.

07-Feb-2015 | GC | from £139 06-Jun-2015 |

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.

28-Feb-2015 | UC | from £129 02-May-2015 | GC | 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.

14-Feb-2015 | UC | from £129 13-Jun-2015 | GC | from £129

UC = Upper Circle RC = Royal Circle GC = Grand Circle

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.

27-Jun-2015 | S | from £125

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.

18-Apr-2015 | S/RC | from £119 09-May-2015 | S | from £119

Thriller Live!

A spectacular musical created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Thriller Live brings the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5 in an exhilarating two hours of non-stop performance.

27-Jun-2015 | S | from £99

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.

23-May-2015 | S | from £149

Wicked

The spectacular, multi award-winning 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.

07-Feb-2015 | S | from £119 21-Mar-2015 | S | from £115 16-May-2015 | S | from £119

NEW The Book of Mormon

From the creators of South Park comes the award winning musical Book of Mormon. An edgy and sometimes outrageous satire musical which takes shots at everything from organised religion to consumerism, the state of the economy and the musical theatre genre itself. (Please note: not suitable for children under 15 years old) 13-Jun-2015 | S | from £135

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