The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond has a fantastic reputation for reviving lost plays and also selling many theatre tickets. That is, plays that have often not been performed since their premieres in the early twentieth century or before. Whilst this interesting policy occasionally backfires with unkind critics suggesting these forgotten classics should stay forgotten, it usually results in a fantastic night at the theatre. Certainly the Orange Tree’s sale of theatre tickets suggests they are doing something right.

The Orange Tree also champions new work although it has to be said their premieres often feel like plays from a bygone era. ‘The Promise’, which runs at the Orange Tree from 17th February to 20th March, is a case in point. This is a new play by Ben Brown, whose previous work includes ‘All Things Considered’ and ‘Larkin with Women’, which won the TMA best new play award in 2001.

Although it is a new play, Brown has garnered a reputation for being able to turn what seem like dry subjects into great drama. This play is set at the outbreak of the First World War. It deals with people around the Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. The play is described as full of “political and sexual intrigue.” The politics centre on the in-fighting amongst British Jews as to whether or not they should support the colonisation of Palestine by the Jews. The Jews had lacked a homeland and suffered a great deal of persecution, but the community was divided on what should be done. Theatre tickets are on sale now.

At Concierge Desk we bring you the best deals in cheap London theatre tickets.

Although it’s only a short tube journey from the West End, the Lyric Hammersmith has something of the feel of a local theatre. Despite this, the Artistic Director Sean Holmes is doing everything he can to make sure his shows are talked about in the same breath as those at the Royal Court, the Donmar Warehouse and even the National Theatre in London. Certainly, the signs are very good for a successful 2010 with plenty of theatre tickets already sold.

The actual auditorium itself is a wonderful Victorian theatre although the building around it dates from the 1970s. There is a lovely coffee shop and pizza restaurant as part of the theatre. With good sightlines from virtually all seats it is always a pleasure to pay the Lyric a visit. The only downside to the unusual design is that even the entrance to the stalls means taking the lift or stairs. With two circles above the stalls and only one stairwell, it can take a while to get out of the theatre after the show.

The extensive redesign undertaken in 2004 has made for wonderfully open spaces and the roof garden is a particular treat in dry weather. The latest project for the Lyric is the building of a theatre school which is scheduled for completion in 2011.

At Concierge Desk, we are all about theatre. There is, after all, far more to a trip to the theatre than just buying the theatre tickets. We can arrange the tickets, transport and even recommend a good restaurant. We also provide cheap theatre tickets for those on a budget.

If you are used to the comfortable seats of the Royal Court, the spaciousness of the National Theatre in London and the wonderfully cosy atmosphere of many of the West End’s theatres, you may find the Southwark Playhouse something of a shock to your system. Just along from London Bridge station, it rests under the arches and is more like a warehouse than a theatre. You will need to be wrapped up well during the winter months although the auditorium soon warms up once it is full of people. The seating is on benches and on busy nights will require you to be fairly friendly with those sitting around you. The sound of the trains passing is not a major distraction and once engrossed in the play it becomes hardly noticeable.

Despite all the above, there is no doubting the venue’s artistic credentials. They have started 2010 with a show that has already completely sold out all available theatre tickets. This is perhaps not surprising when you consider the coup in casting Celia Imrie as Mrs Malaprop in ‘The Rivals.’ Sheridan’s work has been able to stand the test of time.

Don’t despair because ‘The Rivals’ has sold out, there are still theatre tickets available for Brendan Behan’s ‘The Hostage’ running from 3rd to 20th February and for ‘Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ which runs from 24th February to 20th March.

At Concierge Desk, we bring you all the latest in cheap London theatre tickets for the West End, the fringe and beyond. We are your ‘one stop shop’ when planning a visit to the national capital of theatre.

‘Sister Act’, the musical comedy currently playing at the London theatre Palladium, has two superb reasons for celebrating. Firstly, it has now sold more than half a million tickets. Secondly, it recently broke the record takings figure for a single musical performance. It recieved more than £115,000 for the sale of theatre tickets for one night.

The show is based on the hit film of the same name which starred Whoopi Goldberg, who is now one of the show’s producers. Music and lyrics are by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.

Patina Miller plays the part of Deloris van Cartier who finds herself hiding out in a convent and gives the nuns there a little bit of soul and shows them what it is to be truly funky.

Sheila Hancock also stars as the mother superior. Her television appearances have included ‘The Russian Bride’, ‘Jumping the Queue’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Her film career has included ‘Three Men and a Little Lady’ and ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.’ Stage credits have included ‘The Duchess of Malfi’, ‘In Extremis’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’ at the National Theatre in London, ‘The Winter’s Tale’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for the Royal Shakespeare Company, ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘Annie’ in the West End and ‘Under the Blue Sky’ at the Royal Court.

At Concierge Desk, we not only bring you the best deals in cheap London theatre tickets, we also look for other ways to save you money. For example, we have negotiated special deals with some of the capital’s top restaurants.