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The Woman in Black

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

The winter seems to be a time when ghost stories, and the opportunity to be scared silly, seem to be a particularly attractive proposition. It is easy to see the pleasure in a good story, or as Shakespeare would put it, a winter’s tale. The thought of sitting in front of a roaring log fire, whilst safe from the outside world is guaranteed to make anyone feel good.

However, why people would want to go out to the theatre to be scared out of their wits is harder to understand. They clearly do, though, as ‘The Woman in Black’ is not only the scariest show in the West End, it is also one of the longest running. Sales of theatre tickets show no sign of slowing as the play continues its run at the Fortune Theatre, with theatre tickets already on sale.

The play is adapted from the novel by Susan Hill and calls on many of the ideas most familiar in ghost stories written by authors such as Charles Dickens and M R James. The play tells the story via two actors who become all of the characters in the horrific tale. The frights come from a mixture of theatrical effects, which we will not spoil by giving any more information about the production.

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The 39 Steps

Friday, January 29th, 2010

The Criterion Theatre is at the heart of the West End, right next to Piccadilly Circus where Shaftesbury Avenue crosses Regent Street. It has been the home for a number of years for one of the funniest shows in London’s theatre land. ‘The 39 Steps’ is an adaptation of the Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, which is in turn an adaptation of John Buchan’s novel. Theatre tickets are on sale now.

The novel was first published in 1915 and is the first of a number which feature Buchan’s very own adventure hero Richard Hannay. The play, whilst staying true to the story, is an affectionate parody of the genre and the film version in particular. The production shows no sign of tiring or closing. However, the sooner you book theatre tickets for this show, the sooner you will be able to go back and see it again and again as many of the play’s fans do.

The show is also playing Liverpool for Christmas and goes on an extensive UK and Ireland tour in 2010 that is currently expected to end in June.

The play has all the characters from the film but they are played by only four actors. John Hopkins plays Hannay throughout. Natalie Walter plays various attractive women. Stephen Ventura and Stephen Critchlow play the rest of the cast, including the other women.

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Bouncers

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

John Godber first came to the public’s attention when his play ‘Up ‘n’ Under’, about a failing pub rugby league team, became a hit in the West End. The show later became a hit film. Since that time he has consistently produced new plays aimed at attracting new audiences to the theatre. The company he originally formed, Hull Truck, recently opened prestigious new headquarters.

One of his other best loved pieces is ‘Bouncers’, in which four male actors play the parts of the nightclub bouncers and all of the customers they meet in a typical evening – including the ladies. A revival of this show is coming to the Leicester Square Theatre, where it will run from 25th January to 6th March. Theatre tickets are available.

It stars and is directed by Antony Law. The senior actor in the cast in all senses, however, is David Bauckham. David has played two different characters on ‘Eastenders’ and has also appeared on our television screens in ‘Lewis’, ‘Silent Witness’ and ‘If the Oil Runs Out’. Previous stage credits include ‘Elgar’ at the Worcester Swan and ‘Terra Nova’ at the Northampton Royal Theatre. Simon Higgins and Luke Stevenson complete the cast.

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Psy Theatre Tickets | Psy Tickets Peacock Theatre

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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PSY TICKETS – LIVE AVAILABLE

‘Psy’ at Peacock Theatre - 28th April 2010 – 15th May 2010

Tickets for Psy on sale now.  We have a fantastic availability of Psy tickets London all with live availability.

TICKETS:  £45.00

Show Type

Psy consists of dance, musical, acrobatics, incredible circus acts

Show Overview

The 7 Fingers (Les 7 Digits de la Main) return to London after the huge success in 2009 of ‘Traces’.

‘Psy’ is about the inspired and surreal underworld of the human psyche which is explored by amazing feats of liberating circus performance; trapeze, juggling, aerial ropes, Chinese poles and German wheels fills the stage as a dazzling display against everyday human restrictions.

The amazing physical display serves as escape from the human condition; social and personal anxiety can be overcome by such invigorating and life affirming displays. There is no place for human neurosis in the wonderful world that ‘Psy’ creates; celebrating life in acts of grace and strength that will enthral audiences.

Not to be  missed!

Theatre Information

‘Psy’ will be playing at the Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, Off Kingsway, WC2A 2HT

Nearest Underground Station: Holborn Station

Bus: 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 501, 505, 521, X68

Performance Information

Tuesday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Saturday: 2.30pm
Sunday: 4.00pm

Running Time: TBC

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