LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE Main House Summer 2015
LEICESTER SQUARE
THEATRE
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RICHARD HERRING: SUMMER SEASON Widely regarded as ‘The King of Edinburgh’ Richard has decided not to go to the Fringe this year; instead he’s taken the bold and very ambitious move of relearning and performing 12 of his critically acclaimed solo stand-up shows. What could possibly go wrong?
Christ On A Bike
The Headmaster's Son
Fri Aug 7 2015, 7pm
Fri Aug 28 2015, 7pm
Talking Cock
Hitler Moustache
Sat Aug 8 2015, 7pm
Sat Aug 29 2015, 7pm
Twelve Tasks of Hercules Terrace
What Is Love Anyway?
Fri Aug 14 2015, 7pm
Fri Sep 4 2015, 7pm
Someone Likes Yoghurt
We're All Going To Die
Sat Aug 15 2015, 7pm
Sat Sep 5 2015, 7pm
Ménage à Un
Lord of the Dance Settee
Fri Aug 21 2015, 7pm
Fri Sep 11 2015, 7pm
Oh F**k, I’m 40
Happy Now?
Sat Aug 22 2015, 7pm
Sat Sep 12 2015, 7pm
All tickets £15, if you book for three shows or more tickets will be reduced to £12 per ticket, should you book for six of more shows tickets will be reduced to £10 per ticket. Should you book for all 12 shows ticket prices will be reduced to £8.33 per ticket and you will receive an exclusive one-of-akind t-shirt designed and (very badly) hand-drawn by Mr Herring himself.
GALA:
Chortle Presents
40 Years of Mozambique Independence
FAST FRINGE
Saturday 4 July, 7.30pm, £15
28 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fastpaced showcase.
This Gala gathers some of the most successful and internationally known Mozambican Artists to Celebrate 40 Years Independence of Mozambique, creating a celebration night not to be missed.
Sunday 5 July, 7.30pm, £16, Conc £13
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX
MAIN HOUSE RICHARD HERRING’S
Leicester Square Theatre Podcast Mondays 6, 13, 20 & 27 July 7.30pm & Sunday 27 September 4pm, £15.50 The “Podfather” (Guardian) returns with the award winning Podcast in which he chats with the biggest names in comedy. Guests announced so far:
13 July: Bridget Christie 27 July: Limmy
TODRICK HALL LIVE Friday 24 & Saturday 25 July, 7.30pm, £24, £17 After 200 million views online, viral YouTuber Todrick Hall is taking his brand new tour on the road! Come see Toddy and his wacky cast of characters sing, laugh and twerk the night away.
ULTIMATE ELTON AND THE ROCKET BAND Thursday 30 July, 7.30pm, £30, £25, £20
LONDON THEATRE SCHOOL LIVE Thursday 9 July, 2.30pm, £25 London Theatre School's graduating students form the Musical Theatre & Commercial Dance Courses perform in London Theatre School Live.
THE SUPREME FABULETTES 16, 17 & 18 July 7pm, 31 July & 1 August 8pm, and 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 29 & 29 August, 10pm, £25, £20 Party with Vicki Vivacious, Portia De Fossee, Silver Summer, Vanilla Lush and their razor sharp tongues ‘mother of everything’ Miss Sheila Simmonds. Call the Box Office to book a party package!
Rapidly established as the foremost Elton John tribute act in the UK, ‘Ultimate Elton and The Rocket Band’ present an uncannily accurate reproduction of the classic live shows of one of pop music’s most successful and best-loved artists.
FRANKIE BOYLE: Work In Progress
Extra date added! Saturday 2 August, 7.15pm, £15, Conc £12.50 Frankie tries out some brand new jokes.
LIMMY:
Daft Wee Stories Thursday 6 August, 7.30pm, £15 Come and join Daft Wee Limmy as he reads some you some of his favourite Daft Wee Stories.
TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES
Saturday 11 July – Monday 31 August Tuesday – Friday 11am Saturdays, Sundays & Monday 31 August 10.30am, 12.15pm & 2pm Adults £19.50, Children £14.50 From the books by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler and brought to you by the award winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man – Live on Stage!) Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from their best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed!
Relaxed Performance Thursday 23 July 2pm, all tickets £5
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MAIN HOUSE DOUG LOVES MOVIES
The British Comedy Society Presents:
Saturday 8 August, 4.20pm, £16
LAURENCE MARKS & MAURICE GRAN
Comedian Doug Benson "Super High Me" and Comedy Central's "The Benson Interruption" hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies!
BRING IT ALL BACK The Ultimate 90's Show
Sunday 9 August, 7.30pm, £20 This tribute to 90's music is performed live on stage, and recreates famous 90's artists, in an exciting full scale show filled with harmony vocals and amazing choreography.
STREET DANCE SUMMER SPECTACULAR Friday 14 August, 4pm, £10 Students from Pineapple Performing Arts School Street Dance Summer School showcase their skills alongside some amazing guest performers from the Street Dance world.
ELVIS:
That's The Way It Was Sunday 16 August, 7.30pm, £35 ELVIS is definitely in the building. A theatre show that uniquely represents the original songs, featured in 4 landmark performances in Elvis’s career.
WEST END MAGIC
Living Legends of Comedy Sunday 13 September, 4pm, £20 Join the Society and a range of special guests to celebrate 35 years of the professional careers of comedy-writing and producing duo Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.
FUNNY HA HA Monday 14 September, 7.30pm, £22.50 An evening of comedy in aid of Suzy Lamplugh Trust, featuring Jo Brand, Mae Martin, Kerry Godliman, Aisling Bea and more!
THE COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE Tuesday 15 September, 7.30pm, £20, Conc £18 Europe’s leading country multi-tribute show, a journey back through time meeting some of the most influential icons who shaped Country history and the music.
STEWART LEE:
A Room With A Stew 21 September – 6 December & 2-8 January, £24.50
Saturday 5 September, 3.30pm, Adult £15, Child £10, Family £40
A brand new live show with more fresh material in preparation for Stewart's next BBC2 series of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE.
The brilliant West End Magic show returns to LST with comedy, magic and some nail-biting stunts. Suitable for all the family and for ages 8+
AUSTENTATIOUS:
CHILDREN’S MAGIC WORKSHOP Saturday 5 September, 12pm, £20 Teaching children aged 7-13 the basics of magic. The workshop is designed to be interactive and fun taught by a top Magic Circle London magician.
STAND UP COMEDY Sunday 6 September, 2.30pm & 5pm, £35, £25, £20 Bobita (Mihai Bobonete), Giani (Costi Diță) & Celentano (Adrian Vancica) are the most loved characters from Las Fierbinti, a Romanian language series that has been hugely popular with the public for more than 4 years.
An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Sundays monthly from 27 September, 7pm, £12.50, Conc £10 Austentatious returns to its London home in resplendent fashion! In each show, the all-star cast will improvise a brand new Jane Austen novel, based on an audience suggestions.
PAM ANN:
Queen of the Sky 30 September – 7 November, from £21 The world’s favourite International Air Hostess, Pam Ann is back in the UK with a new show for 2015. Pam Ann’s caustic wit knows no boundaries so fasten your seat belts and prepare for take-off. Booking Fees Apply over the phone and online.
LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE | 6 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BX