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WICKED
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ISSUE 32
Welcome to May’s In Advance where we are looking
ahead into Summer 2015 in the Capital!
BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King
Musical (pg 7) recently won two
Olivier Awards! Katie Brayben as
Carole King has won Best Actress in a
Musical, and Lorna Want as Cynthia
Weil has won Best Supporting
Actress in a Musical at this year’s
Olivier Awards. Now booking until
13th February 2016, groups can see
this smash hit show from £39.50.
We’re delighted to announce
that we’re now on sale with
NUTCRACKER (pg.6) at the London
Coliseum. The magical Christmas
ballet is fantastic for Groups who can
save up to 30% off! Over 100 dancers
and musicians bring Nutcracker to
life with exquisite dancing, beautiful
sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score
played live.
KINKY BOOTS (pg.2) will make
its long-awaited transfer to the West
End in August 2015. Based on the
2005 film of the same name, which
in turn was inspired by a remarkable
true story, we have a fantastic Early
Bird Rate for Groups 10+ of £39.50
for Monday to Friday performances.
Be sure to book and pay by the 26th
July 2015.
We also have an exciting new
attraction on sale, which we would
recommend for you and your groups.
Step into and star in your very own
hilarious, mad-cap adventure to the
kingdom of Far Far Away surrounded
by SHREK and his much loved
Dreamworks friends. The world’s
funniest tour begins when you board
a magical ‘Dreamworks Tours’ red
London bus driven by the mischievous
Donkey, where chaos, calamity and
endless fun are the name of the game.
Find out more on page 14.
Later this year we have the Disney
On Ice presents WORLDS OF
ENCHANTMENT
(pg.10)
to
look forward to! Enter the dazzling
world of Disney magic, live on ice
this Autumn. We have great tickets
for non-stop fun from four of your
favourite Disney stories including
Frozen for Groups 10+.
Shrek’s Adventure, London - page 14
GYPSY has arrived at the Savoy theatre!
BILLY ELLIOT
from £23.70 See page 5
THE
COMMITMENTS
from £15.00 See page 11
More great
shows &
packages
inside!
Don’t miss GYPSY, one of
the greatest ever Broadway
musicals, now in the West
End following its sell-out,
rapturously acclaimed fivestar run at Chichester Festival
Theatre.
“scintillating” (The Times) production of
GYPSY is the first to be seen in London
for 40 years.
Imelda Staunton delivers a “knockout performance” (The Independent)
as Momma Rose in Jonathan Kent’s
“dazzling revival” (Mail on Sunday) of
this gloriously entertaining musical fable,
that features “showstopping” (Mail on
Sunday) choreography from Stephen
Mear.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Based on the true life memoirs
of legendary burlesque entertainer,
Gypsy Rose Lee, it tells the tale of
Momma Rose and her two daughters,
Baby June and Louise, trekking across
America in their family vaudeville act.
But times are changing, audiences are
expecting more, and the two girls have
their own ambitions in mind. The rise
of burlesque is upon them, and nothing
will ever be the same again for Momma
Rose.
This strictly limited season is now
booking to the 28th November 2015
at the Savoy Theatre, so book now for
the show the Independent is hailing as
“magnificent”.
Theatre: Savoy
Booking until: 28/11/2015
Performance schedule:
Mon
Mat
Eve
Tue
Wed
2.30pm
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
2.30pm
7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
Standard Groups 6+: Seats up to £65
reduced to £45. Valid on Mon-Thurs
evenings and Weds matinee.
Standard Groups 10+: Seats up to £65
reduced to £39.50. Valid on Mon-Thurs
evenings and Weds matinee.
Standard Groups 40+: Seats up to £65
reduced to £35. Valid on Mon-Thurs
evenings and Weds matinee.
3 Prices from £35.00 to £65.00
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
book by Arthur Laurents and
music by Jule Styne, this moving and
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“We’re thrilled that Gypsy has returned to
London after a 42 year hiatus! Make sure you catch
Imelda Staunton’s dazzling performance this year!”
– Hema Patel, Trade Team
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If you need any advice on any of the
products featured in this newsletter
or if you would like to book, call our
friendly and helpful groups team on
020 7492 1525.
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Encore talks to Jerry Mitchell, the Director and Choreographer of KINKY BOOTS
Encore Tickets interviewed Jerry Mitchell, the Director and Choreographer of Kinky Boots.
We found out how he feels about the spectacular transfer of the show to the West End, what
it’s like working with Cyndi Lauper, and why groups should come and see KINKY BOOTS.
Encore Tickets (E): Premiering on
Broadway in April 2013 and having
received a record breaking 13 Tony Award
nominations, the show won six awards
including those for Best Musical and Best
Score. How do you feel about KINKY
BOOTS now transferring to London’s West
End this August?
JM: All those shows are important to me,
and KINKY BOOTS has a similar and
universal appeal, I think, perhaps because
of the audience’s investment in these
characters which we have seen in the US
productions. And that’s what I love about the
show, you take the journey with them. I really
do think you do. I mean, when I think back
to Hairspray and working on that show and
the collaboration and what we created and
how we created it there’s a lot of similarities
going on with KINKY BOOTS – not with
just the show itself, but with the way the
audiences are responding to it. Nobody’s
running up the aisle to get to their train or
get to their car. They don’t leave! They’re
standing up, cheering, dancing and singing
with Don and Trish and Charlie and Lola and
they don’t want to leave the theatre until
those people leave the stage! That’s sort of
a magical moment. And then, when they do
walk out of the theatre, you know, they’re all
abuzz. That’s the kind of joy that is rare in a
musical.
E: KINKY BOOTS features an original
score by music icon Cyndi Lauper and
is set to be the biggest party in the West
to the West End this August!
Based on the 2005 film of the same name, which in turn
was inspired by a remarkable true story, KINKY BOOTS
tells of a struggling British shoe factory whose fortunes
begin to turn when it begins to make custom footwear
for drag queens.
Jerry Mitchell (JM): I am delighted to see this
big-spirited musical arrive in London. KINKY
BOOTS is very close to my heart, and I am
really looking forward to staging it here with
a British cast.
E: Your other credits include Hairspray,
Legally Blonde and Dirty Rotten
Scoundrels, do you think KINKY BOOTS
will appeal to a similar demographic as
these shows?
KINKY BOOTS transfers
Complete with larger than life characters, this unique musical explodes onto the
stage resulting in a high voltage performance that will delight audiences young
and old.
End. What’s your favourite Cyndi Lauper
hit and what was it like working with her?
JM: When Harvey and I were on the search
for a composer, we both landed on Cyndi
– which was a suggestion from Harvey’s
brother, actually. And I had worked with Cyn
in the past, Harvey had worked with Cyn and
we gave her a couple of scenes and she wrote
Not My Father’s Son and The Most Beautiful
Thing in the World. Those were the first two
songs she gave us. And I said, “this is exactly
what I was hoping someone would write.” So
that was it.
Our score feels like a Cyndi Lauper score.
It’s infectious. It’s pop-infused, and yet it’s
very theatrical and tells great stories. Cyndi
was eager to learn the craft. She didn’t come
into the process thinking she was just going to
write what she wrote. She wanted to write
for the theatre. And she wanted to bring her
knowledge of pop music, but yet she also
wanted to learn to tell stories. And she was
led by Harvey and myself – hopefully, we were
there to help guide her. I think she would say
that. And, you know, we had an amazing
collaboration, all three of us. This was a very,
very, very comfortable collaboration.
E: What are the biggest challenges the
show presents?
JM: Casting the entire company! Everyone
matters in this show. Everyone is an individual
you’ll see and that’s what makes it so special.
E: For groups who are not familiar with the
show, what would you say is most appealing
about KINKY BOOTS?
JM: When I was considering the material
sent to me by the co-producers, I watched
the film of KINKY BOOTS, and I got very
emotionally caught up in the story of the
fathers and the sons. And, particularly, that
scene in the bathroom, where Charlie and
Lola finally come together and realise they’re
on common ground. And I thought, “well
that to me is the nucleus of something really
strong,” because it’s a universal idea for us:
how do we measure up in our fathers’ eyes?
I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t go
through some sort of realization, in their life,
as becoming an adult, how you measured up
in your father’s eyes, for better or for worse.
And that has real resonance. And I wanted to
tell that story.
E: Finally, why should audiences come to
see the show from August this year at the
Adelphi theatre?
JM: Because it’s great fun and life-affirming,
and you leave the theatre feeling uplifted and
full of joy.
This feel-good musical not only features an uplifting score, but combines a
hilarious book by Harvey Fierstein. and show stopping choreography by Jerry
Mitchell. Having received a record breaking 13 Tony Award nominations, the
show won six awards including those for Best Musical and Best Original Score.
The musical has been one of Broadway’s best selling shows for the past two
years, and makes a welcome transfer to London’s West End.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Adelphi
Booking from 21/08/2015 until 06/02/2016
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Mat
Eve
Wed
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat
Sun
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Accelerator Groups 10+: Seats up to £69.50 reduced to £39.50. Valid Mon – Fri
evenings and Wed matinee. Book and pay by the 26th July 2015.
Standard Groups 10+: Seats up to £69.50 reduced to £45. Valid Mon – Fri
evenings and Wed matinee.
Standard Groups 40+: Best Available seats reduced to £35, valid Mon-Thurs
evenings and Weds matinee.
3 Prices from £35.00 to £69.50
Subject to availability, exclusions apply. The first midweek
matinee show will be Wednesday 23rd September.
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“We can’t wait for Kinky Boots - Broadway’s
huge hearted, high-heeled hit to come to London this
summer! With a score by Cyndi Lauper and
direction by Jerry Mitchell it’s sure to wow Groups!”
– Sean O’Toole, Group Sales Executive
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London Coliseum
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The Daily Telegraph
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May 2015
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WICKED group tickets from just £22.50! You will never forget the theatrical event that is
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
WICKED, the multi awardwinning classic musical,
has been acclaimed as
“one of the greatest
musicals of our time”
(Daily Mail).
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.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory
Maguire that ingeniously re-imagined the stories
and characters created by L. Frank Baum in
‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the
incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound
friendship between two sorcery students. Their
extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see
them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and
the Wicked Witch of the West.
Packed with thrilling technical wizardry, dazzling
costumes, a remarkably funny and emotional story,
and show-stopping songs (by multi GRAMMY® and
Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz),
WICKED is a “big-hearted musical extravaganza”
(Time Out London) that is not to be missed!
Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £67.50 reduced
to £35.00. Seats up to £57.50 reduced to £29.50. Valid
on Mon-Thu evenings and Wed matinees.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Groups 30+: Best available seats up to £67.50 reduced
to £32.50. Seats up to £57.50 reduced to £25. Valid on
Mon-Thu evenings and Wed matinees.
Theatre: Apollo Victoria
Senior Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £69.50
reduced to £22.50. Valid on Wed matinees only.
Booking until: 30/04/2016
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Mat
Eve
Wed
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Weekend 10+: Best available seats up to £69.50
reduced to £39.50. Seats up to £59.50 reduced to
32.50. Valid on Fri evenings and Sat matinees.
Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
3 Overseas Student rate available
3 Tour Operator rate available
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
Julie Taymor, one of the world’s most innovative
directors, brought a vast array of disciplines to
THE LION KING, including extensive experience
staging epic theatre and opera productions,
exploring classic myths through ritualised puppetry,
mask, and movement. THE LION KING was the
first musical she directed in the commercial theatre,
and Taymor made Broadway history by becoming
the first woman to win the Tony Award® for ’Best
Director of a Musical’.
This acclaimed production has been seen by over
75 million people around the world, and in addition
to the London production can currently be seen in
New York, Hamburg, Tokyo, Madrid, Brisbane and
Standard Groups 12+: Stalls and Royal Circle seats
on tour across North America, and Japan. Future
reduced to £45, Grand circle seats reduced to £35.
productions are set to open in Mexico City and
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Valid on Tue-Fri evenings and 1Wed matinee.
Shanghai Disney Resort.
Standard Groups 40+: Stalls and Royal Circle seats
reduced to £39.50, Grand circle seats reduced to
BOOKING INFORMATION
£29.50. Valid on Tue-Fri evenings and Wed matinee.
Theatre: Lyceum
Senior Groups 10+: Best available seats in the stalls
Booking until 27/3/2016
and royal circle reduced to £33.50. Valid on Wed
matinee and evening.
Performance schedule:
3 Prices from £35 - £72.50
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mat
2.30pm
2.30pm
2.30pm
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
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Now the 10th longest running show in the West
End, and still soaring high at London’s Apollo Victoria
Theatre after more than 3500 performances, this
global phenomenon has already been seen by more
than 6.5 million people in London alone.
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“Very popular with Groups, Wicked is both
moving and mind-blowing. The staging is
awe-inspiring and you’ll be singing the exhilarating Defying Gravity
long after the curtain closes.’’ – Sean O’Toole, Group Sales Executive
7.30pm
7.30pm
‘‘Disney’s The Lion King is a Group’s
favourite! With jaw-dropping staging and an
unforgettable score, it’s easy to see why!”
– Daniella Mullins, UK Groups and Trade Manager
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What’s New?
• Kenneth Branagh’s Theatre Company new season of plays is now onsale at the Garrick theatre. Starring Dame Judi Dench, Rob Brydon, Lily
James, Richard Madden, and, of course, Kenneth Branagh.
• MISS SAIGON Group rates are now available on Monday to Friday
performances from £37.50 in the Grand Circle.
• THE COMMITMENTS has a new Accelerator rate of £29.50 for Groups
10+ valid on Tues-Thurs evening performances. Be sure to book and pay by
28th June 2015.
• The Royal Shakespeare Company’s critically acclaimed production of Arthur
Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN transfers to London’s Noël Coward
Theatre from Stratford-upon-Avon for a strictly Limited Season from 9th
May - 18th July 2015.
• FAULTY TOWERS – THE DINING EXPERIENCE is now booking to
May 2016. Extra ad hoc group requests are available through Encore.
If you need any advice on any of the products featured in this newsletter or if you
would like to book, call our friendly and helpful groups team on 020 7492 1525.
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How long have you been at Encore
Tickets, and in what capacity?
I joined Encore Tickets in July 2013
as UK Sales Manager after more
than 10 years experience in the
theatre industry. I look after the
Domestic Group and Trade
segment.
What do you enjoy
most about your role?
I love dealing with theatre
shows as the main “selling
point”, as my role gives
me a lot of opportunities to
be creative, particularly when
devising new packages. I also enjoy
working with different clients who
look after various sectors of this
industry, including FIT’S, as previously
I was restricted to only the groups
category. This job also gives me an
opportunity to travel often, which I
quite enjoy, particularly when there’s
an Award to win!
Last, but not least, I have a wonderful
team of account handlers in Groups
who make me laugh even in the most
demanding of times.
What do you think is/are this year’s
best entertainment products?
Show-wise I think KINKY BOOTS
is going to be a hit and I am very
much looking forward to seeing it. I
Sergio Cicalo
UK Trade Sales Manager
don’t know what to expect as I didn’t
know much about it until it became a
Broadway hit, but the music being by
Cyndi Lauper is enough to convince
me it will be a huge success. Beautiful
has also been a pleasant surprise
for me. With attractions,
there’s no doubt I will be
paying a visit to SHREK’S
ADVENTURE
this
summer! I think London
has gained yet again
another classic, unmissable
attraction.
What is your favourite
London show, and landmark
attraction?
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
has to be my favourite show, it’s the
very first musical I saw when I moved
to London, I simply love the music
and the story, even with its “doomed”
ending.
As regard attractions it has to be
the TOWER OF LONDON, I love
history and I never get tired of going
there and play “who killed the princes
in the tower” game!
What are your top tips to group
bookers?
Get your tickets as early as you can,
use all the support you get from your
account handlers and go see as many
shows as you can!
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Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!
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BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
celebrates its 10th Birthday!
One of the most award-winning
shows on stage today, BILLY
ELLIOT THE MUSICAL has won
the hearts of millions since it
opened in London’s West End
10 years ago and has gone on to
captivate audiences around the
world.
MAMMA MIA! is the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical.
Since opening in 1999, this ultimate feel-good show has been seen by over 7
million people in London, where it continues to break box office records at the
Novello Theatre, its third West End home.
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love,
friendship and identity is cleverly told through the
timeless songs of ABBA, including Dancing Queen,
Take A Chance On Me and Super Trouper. Sophie’s
quest to discover the father she’s never known
brings her mother face to face with three men from
her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding
they’ll never forget!
Since premiering in London, this irresistible, sunny,
funny comedy has opened in over 400 cities and
thrilled 54 million people all around the world
and there’s never been a better time to see this
unforgettable musical in the West End, where it all
began. Whatever age you are you can’t help but
have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
Featuring a timeless score by Elton John,
sensational dance and a powerful story, BILLY
ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2013
Olivier Audience Award, is a funny, uplifting and
spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with
you forever.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Novello
Booking until: 24/10/2015
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Wed
Mat
Eve
Thu
Fri
3pm
7.45pm
7.45pm
7.45pm
7.45pm
Sat
Sun
3pm
7.45pm
7.45pm
Standard Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £65
reduced to £38.50. Valid Mon – Fri evenings and Thu
matinee.
Senior Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £65
reduced to £30. Valid Thu matinee.
3 Prices from £30.00 to £65.00
3 Tour Operator rate available
Set in a northern mining town, against the
background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, BILLY
ELLIOT is the inspirational story of a young boy’s
struggle against the odds to make his dreams come
true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of
the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he
discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family
and whole community and changes his life forever.
Now booking until December 2015, see this awardwinning musical from as little as £23.70!
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Victoria Palace
Booking until: 19/12/2015
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Wed
Mat
Eve
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
7.30pm
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“Mamma Mia! is a must-see show for
ABBA-loving Groups! You’ll be dancing in your seats
and singing along to this high-energy, fun-loving musical!’’
– Kalpana Ittiacandy, Trade Reservations Team Leader
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Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
Standard Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £66
reduced to £31. Valid on Mon-Thu evenings and Thu
matinee. Best available seats up to £68.50 reduced to
£36.50. Valid on Fri evening and Sat matinee including a
£1.50 theatre restoration levy.
Senior Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £66
reduced to £23.70. Valid on Mon-Thu evenings and
Thu matinee.
3 Prices from £23.70 to £68.50
3 Tour Operator rate available
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
‘‘Great for Groups that are looking for a
truly uplifting evening out, this compelling show
teaches us to never give up on our dreams!”
– Sergio Cicalo, UK Trade Sales Manager
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NUTCRACKER is the Perfect Group Outing! See JERSEY BOYS from just £27.50!
The magical Christmas ballet is fantastic for Groups who can save up to
30% off! Over 100 dancers and musicians bring NUTCRACKER to life
with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score
played live.
On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost-dusted
Edwardian London, Clara and her enchanted
Nutcracker doll discover a magical world, where
she battles with the Mouse King and meets a
handsome stranger. As the air grows colder, Clara
and her valiant Nutcracker take a hot air balloon
ride across London to the glistening Land of Snow
where her adventure really begins.
From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the
final bows and cheers, a trip to English National
Ballet’s NUTCRACKER in the splendour of the
London Coliseum is an unforgettable Christmas
treat.
NUTCRACKER returns following hugely successful
performances in 2014, when over 70,000 audience
members – young and old – made it part of their
holiday celebrations.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: London Coliseum
Booking from 16/12/15 until: 10/01/2016
Performance Schedule: Please contact a member
of the Groups team for the performance times
between 16th December 2015 and 10th January
2016
Standard Groups 10+: Save up to 30% Valid on
Mon-Thu matinees and evenings, as well as Fri
matinees
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
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“Brought to the London Coliseum by English
National Ballet, Nutcracker returns again this
December and is set to be as dazzling as ever! It’s the perfect traditional
Christmas treat so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.’’
– Sean O’Toole, Group Sales Executive
Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks
invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide.
With spectacular performances of all their hits,
JERSEY BOYS is the electrifying true life story of
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; the mob, the
heartaches, the triumphs and the music.
This sensational production features many of the
bands worldwide hits, including: Beggin’, Can’t Take
My Eyes Off You, Oh What a Night, Walk like a Man,
Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye), Sherry, Big Girls Don’t
Cry and many more.
JERSEY BOYS tells of the remarkable rise to
stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop
music history. Encore group rates start at just £27.50
so there is no excuse for missing this Olivier Awardwinning show.
Join the 22 million people worldwide that have
experienced JERSEY BOYS and loved every minute
of it. Now celebrating 7 years in the West End. Take
advantage of the Friday evening group rate and the
tour operator rate and you will soon realise why this
band is the only group to have a Top 100 Billboard
hit in each decade of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Piccadilly Theatre
Booking until: 14/02/2016
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Mat
3pm
Eve
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
Fri
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat
Sun
3pm
5pm
7.30pm
Standard Groups 10+: Best available seats up to £65
reduced to £32.50. Valid on Tue-Thu evenings and Tue
matinee. Best available seats up to £67.50 reduced to
£37.50. Valid on Fri evening and Sun matinee.
Standard Groups 40+: Best available seats up to £67.50
reduced to £32.50. Valid on Fri evening and Sun matinee.
Senior Groups 15+: Best available seats up to £65
reduced to £27.50. Valid on Tue-Thu evenings and Tue
matinee.
3 Prices from £27.50 to £67.50
3 Tour Operator rate available
Subject to availability, exclusions
apply.
‘‘You’ll be Beggin’ to watch the show again right after you’ve seen
it! With an amazing soundtrack, great story line and fabulous
cast, it’s a guaranteed good night out for Groups.’’
– Daniella Mullins, Trade and UK Groups Manager
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BEAUTIFUL – now booking into February 2016!
THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE OF A
MUSIC ICON. Carole King,
the chart-topping music
legend, was an ordinary girl
with an extraordinary talent.
Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie
Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy
Wonka has captivated the world for 50 years.
Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the
original story comes spectacularly to life in a gigantic
‘lavish feast of a musical’ (The Guardian) at the
Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and
wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it’s the chance
of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he’s always
dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment
awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst
the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners
discover not everything is as sweet as it seems.
Along the way, she became one of the most successful
solo acts in popular music history, and wrote the
soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics
such as You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,
Take Good Care of my Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So
Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up
on the Roof, and Locomotion.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Aldwych
Booking until: 13/02/2016
Mon
Tue
Wed
Eve
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
A new Willy Wonka joins the cast of
Jonathan Slinger will play
Willy Wonka in the West
End production of Roald
Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE
CHOCOLATE
FACTORY,
Slinger’s first performance
will be on Monday 4 May 2015.
BEAUTIFUL is the untold story of her journey
from school girl to superstar; from her relationship
with husband and song-writing partner Gerry
Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with
fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia
Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom.
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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
She fought her way into the record industry as a
teenager and sold her first hit, Will You Love Me
Tomorrow, when she was just seventeen. By the
time she was twenty she was writing number
ones for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll, including
the Drifters, the Shirelles, Aretha Franklin and the
Monkees. But her greatest challenge was to find her
own voice and finally step into the spotlight.
Performance schedule:
In Advance
Standard Groups 10+: Best available seats up to
£67.50 reduced to £39.50. Valid Mon – Thurs evenings
and Thurs matinee.
3 Prices from £39.50 to £67.50
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
Already seen by one million people, the hit new
West End musical, directed by Academy Award®
winner Sam Mendes, has burst into its second
golden year and now welcomes Olivier Award
winner Alex Jennings as Willy Wonka, West End
star Barry James as Grandpa Joe and Oliviernominated Josefina Gabrielle as Mrs Teavee.
A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the
curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be
believed to be seen in this gigantic production that is
choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.
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“Featuring a huge tapestry of hits from Carole King,
this is a moving and uplifting show for Groups that
want to laugh, cry and inevitably sing-along. You’ll be surprised by how many
of the songs you already know and love!’’ – Sergio Cicalo, Trade Sales Manager
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Booking until: 4/6/2016
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Mat
Eve
Wed
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
7.30pm
Standard Groups 12+: Seats up to £67.50 reduced
to £45 in the Stalls and Dress Circle. Valid Mon-Fri
evenings and Wed matinee.
Standard Groups 40+: Seats up to £67.50 reduced to
£35. Valid Mon-Thu evenings and Wed matinee.
3 Prices from £25 to £67.50
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
‘‘I thought the production was brilliant, great effects
living up to the childhood memories. One of the most impressive parts
of the performance was the versatility and creativity of the scenery, especially the closing
scenes with the Wonka lift.” - Kalpana Ittiacandy, Trade Reservations Team Leader
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Encore talks to MISS SAIGON’s Jon Jon Briones
Encore Tickets caught up with Jon Jon Briones who plays The Engineer in
the legendary musical MISS SAIGON. We found out how he feels about
his recent Olivier Award nomination, why the show is still so relevant
today and why groups should come and see one of the most phenomenally
successful musicals in history.
“It’s like the show has a magic,” he says
about the current incarnation of MISS
SAIGON, “Even in 1989, when it first
opened, the music was ahead of its time.
It’s not like any other musical you’ve
ever seen. It’s talking about a serious
subject matter. Obviously, the love story
is there, but the backdrop is war and
unfortunately we are still surrounded by
wars everywhere. People are still being
displaced and families are still being torn
apart.”
interpretation: “Growing up in a very poor
part of the Philippines, I was constantly
confronted with people who struggled
through life - people who were completely
desperate. As an actor, these first hand
experiences have proven to be vital in
getting the character’s desperation across
to the audience every night.”
He goes on to divulge a conversation
he had with Prince William afterwards:
“I was quite nervous because I wasn’t
sure if we were allowed to talk to them
or if we had to wait to be spoken to,
but luckily Prince William started a
conversation with me. I told him that I
had had the good fortune to be in the
presence of his mother with the original
London cast of MISS SAIGON.
Princess Diana had watched the show
and talked to the cast afterwards and
told us that, after watching what the
Vietnamese children had to endure,
she was so grateful that her two little
ones were safely tucked up in bed. I think
William was quite moved by that. It was a
special moment.”
Fast forward about forty years later and we
see a true ‘rags-to-riches’ story play out, as
Jon Jon finds himself performing alongside
his fellow cast members before the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge at last year’s
Royal Variety Performance. Not many
actors can say they have writhed around
in a sexual manner on top of a car bonnet
in front of royalty, after all. He recalls:
In closing, Jon Jon heartily encouraged
anyone who has not yet seen MISS
SAIGON in its current re-imagining to
head down to the Prince Edward Theatre
to see him “scheming for his life” eight
shows a week and then took his leave to
visit the physiotherapist. “If I’m working,
I’m in pain,” he confesses, “But man, it is
worth it!”
Jon Jon also credits the brand new set
as a good reason to re-visit the show
and has been astounded with recent
audience reactions. “Even kids who
were not born yet when it first opened
- and even when it closed - have
totally embraced the storytelling they
witness before them on the stage. It is
wonderful to see how much the show
transcends generations.”
He has played The Engineer now in the
West End premiere of MISS SAIGON,
in Germany, on an Asian tour, on a UK
tour, in his native Philippines and now
once again in the West End revival, yet it
is a role that he still relishes. In terms of
his inspiration for building the character,
he tells me: “It’s always good to steal...
in acting!” (He quickly adds and laughs at
the thought of him encouraging criminal
activity), “and who better to steal from
than Jonathan Pryce, who originated the
role in the West End? That man can act!”
He goes on, however, to describe how
his own upbringing influenced his own
“We weren’t sure what we were going
to do. There were certain people there
before that performance who kept asking
if we could tone certain parts of it down
or change the words here and there in
order to make it more ‘royal-friendly.’
But we had to stay true to the show. I
had never performed in a starring role in
front of royalty before, so it was such a
tremendous evening for me.”
MISS SAIGON
the heat is on!
Cameron
Mackintosh’s
acclaimed new
production has
made its highly
anticipated return
to the West End.
Since MISS SAIGON’s sensational record-breaking run at London’s Theatre
Royal Drury Lane 25 years ago, it has played in 300 cities in 15 different languages,
winning awards around the world. This epic love story tells the tragic tale of
young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI called
Chris - but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Prince Edward
Booking until 19/12/2015
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Wed
Mat
Eve
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat
Sun
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Accelerator Rate Groups 10+: Seats up £67.50 reduced to £39.50. Valid Mon-Fri
evenings and Thu matinee. Book and pay by 31st May 2015.
Standard Groups 10+: Seats up to £67.50 reduced to £49.50 and seats up to £45
reduced to £37.50. Valid Mon – Fri evenings and Thu matinee.
3 Prices from £22.50 to £67.50
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
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“Miss Saigon, the staging is totally
unforgettable! The romantic and deeply
moving story paired with the wonderful
score to make the perfect show.”
– Sean O’Toole, Group Sales Executive
‘This amazing story… with hit song after hit song.
I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!’
T O N Y B L ACK B U R N, B B C R A DI O 2
GROUPS 10+ £39.50 |
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Disney On Ice presents
WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT!
The magical places you’ll go
in this enchanting ice show!
Enter the dazzling world
of Disney magic, live on
ice!
Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favourite
Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents WORLDS
OF ENCHANTMENT. Thrill to high-speed
stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew
of Disney Pixar’s Cars race across the ice like you’ve
never seen before! Dive into adventure with Ariel
and The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom.
The toys are back in town with heroic action
when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy
Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of
Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most
daring adventure ever!
Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with
sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff
from Disney’s Frozen, as they learn that true love
comes from within. From wheels to waves, icy
wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s
favourite Disney moments come to life at Disney On
Ice presents WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT.
25th Sept – 29th Dec 2015
BOOKING INFORMATION
Glasgow • Newcastle • Manchester
Birmingham • Sheffield • London
Booking from 25/09/2015 to 29/12/2015
NO BOOKING FEES ON GROUPS OF 10+*
Performance Schedule: Performances vary, please
enquire for full details.
Subject to availability, exclusions
apply.
Our view
‘‘Disney On Ice has been a hit with Groups year on year,
and we’re delighted it will be returning this September
with the recently announced addition of Frozen. It’s sure to be as
magical as ever!’’ – Kalpana Ittiacandy, Trade Reservations Team Leader
*Only available on evening performances for Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London.
Facility fees still apply in Birmingham and London. Offer ends 20.07.15. Limited availability.
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performances only in Glasgow, Manchester,
Birmingham and London. Excludes front row and
rink side seats.
Cities: Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham
Manchester, Sheffield and London
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THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
Piccadilly Theatre
TUESDAY – THURSDAY
FRIDAY & SUNDAY
VALID ON BEST AVAILABLE SEATS, USUALLY £65
VALID ON BEST AVAILABLE SEATS, USUALLY £67.50
ALSO
PLAYING
SUNDAYS
£32.50 FOR GROUPS 10+ £32.50 FOR GROUPS 40+ £37.50 FOR GROUPS 10+
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THE COMMITMENTS is ‘unstoppable fun.
A big-hearted, big night out!’ (The Times)
‘London’s five-star smash-hit musical’ (James Brown) continues to play to packed houses at the
iconic Palace Theatre, garnering rave reviews and proving to be Theatreland’s hottest ticket!
A fabulous fun night out for all the family featuring over 20 of the greatest soul classics including:
Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A
Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love
and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose AND MANY MORE.
The show has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Roddy
Doyle himself and is directed by award winning Jamie Lloyd (Macbeth & The Ruling
Class starring James McAvoy and Richard III starring Martin Freeman)
THE COMMITMENTS is the 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. Placing a classified advert in a music paper, Jimmy auditions a number
of wannabes before finalising the new line up who he names The Commitments.
The humour kicks in as the band get to know each other and their instruments, and
proceed through early rehearsals for their first gig. Just as they improve and begin to
get a name for themselves they combust. The backing singers are all getting off with
the middle aged horn legend, the singer has entered Eurovision and the saxophone
player has dangerous leaning towards a jazz career.
Join our band-book now!
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Palace
Booking until: 13/09/2015
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Mat
Eve
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat
Sun
3pm
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Standard Groups 10+: Seats up to £62.50 reduced to £35. Valid Tue-Thu & Sun evenings
and Sun matinee.
Standard Groups 30+: Seats up to £62.50 reduced to £32.50. Valid Tue-Thu & Sun evenings
and Sun matinee.
3 Prices from £15 to £62.50
3 Tour Operator rate available
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“You’ll be up dancing down the aisle by the end of the
show; the cast were just sublime and full of soul! The
Commitments is a rip-roaring and uplifting night out!”
– Sean O’Toole, Group Sales Executive
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JAMIE LLOYD
‘LONDON’S FIVE-STAR
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OVER 20 SOUL CLASSICS INCLUDING MUSTANG SALLY H MR PITIFUL H I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH H IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR H WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED H REACH OUT
PAPA WAS A ROLLIN’ STONE H (I CAN’T GET NO) SATISFACTION H YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON AND MANY MORE!
PALACE THEATRE
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Encore talks to Beverley Knight, currently starring in MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL
Encore Tickets interviewed Beverley Knight who plays Felicia in the Olivier
Award-winning musical MEMPHIS. We found out how she feels about her
role in the show, and why groups should come and see the production that
was voted ‘Best New Musical’ in the 2015 Whatsonstage Awards.
Encore Tickets (E): Can you tell us about
a Day in the Life of Beverley Knight
preparing for evening performance of
MEMPHIS?
BK: What Felicia comes up against is her
role in the world as not just a black woman
in the 50’s, but a black woman in the South
in the 50’s, she is at the very bottom of the
social strata in America but because she’s
so determined to succeed she finds her
own way to fight back, and it’s through this
fantastic music emerging called rock ‘n’ roll,
which she has actually been singing her whole
life as ‘negro blues’ but just sped up, and that’s
what she clings on to with both hands.
Beverley Knight (BK): Usually I would have
a promotion or some kind of interview in
the day, but I try to use my daytime to chill
and not talk too much, which is impossible
because I’m a chatterbox!
I always go to the gym in the morning which
wakes everything including my voice up, and
you’ve got to be really fit and healthy to do
theatre night after night. Once I’m at the
theatre the first thing I do is put the kettle on
for a nice herbal tea. Then I’ll do my own
gentle warm up before the official warm up,
and often whilst I’m doing my gentle warm up
I start to braid my hair to put under the wig.
Once the warm up has finished then it’s into
my wig, costume, and make up and go!
E: Inspired by true events from the
underground dance clubs of 1950s
Memphis, Tennessee, MEMPHIS follows
the fame and forbidden love of a radio DJ
who wants to change the world and a club
singer who is ready for her big break. What
attracted you to want to be involved in the
show?
BK: I loved the idea and concept when it was
first pitched to me, about the story of rock
‘n’ roll from its very beginnings, because we
always hear about rock ‘n’ roll when it hit the
mainstream rather than beforehand. When
I got the script and I read the story through
I absolutely adored Felicia’s fighting spirit, I
loved that she was bold enough to follow her
dream even though it could have cost her her
liberty. I also loved Huey and thought he was
kooky and crazy but so loveable at the same
time.
E: You’re over six months into the run now,
how long do you find it takes to really settle
into a role?
E: You play Felicia, the electrifying
nightclub singer, and whilst the show is
absolutely full of soul and rock ‘n’ roll, it
also explores the prejudice associated
with an interracial relationship in 1950s
Memphis. What kind of a woman is Felicia
and how did you prepare yourself to play
this role?
BK: Felicia is a dreamer, but she’s a dreamer
with fight! She’s so driven and determined
and I think she realized that the gifts she has is
the ticket out of the oppression under which
she lives. Fortunately I knew a lot about the
history of Memphis, from slavery right up until
the civil rights movement, but I only knew it in
my head, so getting on the plane and visiting
Memphis was the best preparation ever. I
got to meet so many real life Felicia’s and
their daughters and granddaughters, it was
incredible.
E: What are the biggest challenges the
show presents, and your role in particular?
BK: With this role if I’m perfectly honest it
felt familiar after a couple of weeks, there was
something very easy and natural about taking
on this role and for it to get into my bones,
very quickly I adjusted to it.
E: You’re performing alongside some
extremely talented actors in this
production. What’s it like working with
Killian Donnelly?
BK: Awwwww I love my Killian! He’s my
little emerald chicken, that’s what I call him.
He is just an uber uber talented person and
I knew he was Huey when he walked in the
audition, I knew before he’d even sung a note
he was Huey, and then he sung and the deal
was sealed!
E: Finally, why should audiences come to
see MEMPHIS?
BK: MEMPHIS has warmth that will pull
you in, it’s very very funny. When you read
about the subject matter you think it might
be quite serious, but it’s completely joyous,
hilarious and the songs and choreography are
incredible. It’s a really fantastic night out with
something for everybody!
MEMPHIS
Nominated for nine Olivier Awards MEMPHIS is
London’s hottest destination!
In the underground nightclubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, the soul of a new
era is dawning as the first incredible sounds of rock ‘n’ roll, blues and gospel are
emerging into the mainstream. Falling in love with a beautiful club singer, one
young man’s vision to bring her voice and her music out of the clubs and onto
the airwaves of America will fly in the face of cultural divides and spark a music
revolution that will shake the world.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Theatre: Shaftesbury
Booking until: 31/10/2015
Performance schedule:
Mon
Tue
Mat
Eve
Wed
Thu
Fri
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sat
Sun
2.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
7.30pm
Standard Groups 30+: Seats up to £67.50 reduced to £29.50. Valid on Mon-Sat
evenings and Weds & Sat matinee. One free ticket for the Group Organiser.
Standard Groups 20+: Seats up to £67.50 reduced to £35.00. Valid on Mon-Sat
evenings and Weds matinee.
Standard Groups 10+: Seats up to £67.50 reduced to £39.50. Valid on Mon-Sat
evenings and Weds matinee.
3 Prices from £29.50 to £67.50
3 Tour Operator rate available
Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
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“Memphis was incredible from start to finish.
Killian Donnelly was high energy, charming and
lovable but when things took a turn for the worse he
was also capable of playing someone who had lost
everything with real honesty. Beverley Knight was
truly amazing, her voice completely blew me away.”
– Hema Patel, Trade Team
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New Attractions this Summer
NEW!
NEW!
SHREK’S FAR FAR AWAY
ADVENTURE, London
THE POWER
OF POISON
Fans of everybody’s favourite green ogre will be excited to hear
that Shrek’s swamp is coming to London.
DISCOVER... the alluring, seductive and terrifying role of poison and how it affects our everyday lives
through nature, myth, medicine and healing
A 20,000 square metre park is set to transport visitors through a ‘live interactive adventure’ featuring Shrek,
Fiona, Donkey, Puss in Boots and other favourites from the beloved franchise.
SHREK’S ‘FAR FAR AWAY ADVENTURE’ is due to open at the South Bank’s County Hall next summer
after Merlin Entertainments, which owns the London Eye, Legoland and Madame Tussaud’s, sealed a deal
with animation firm DreamWorks.
INTERACTIVE: Turn forensic detective and use clues to solve famous poisonings
POISON IN MYTH AND LEGEND: Once upon a time (or until germs were discovered), people couldn’t
tell if sickness was caused by disease, poison or even magic. Stories of dramatic poisonings intrigue because
they are mysterious and frightening, and because many contain a kernel of truth. Find out the reality behind
fascinating tales such as the Witches of Macbeth, Snow White, Mad Hatters and Greek Legends before taking
a look at the interactive Poisons In Literature bookshelf...
Groups from £15.25 and 1 free per 10
Add a meal at Pizza Express from a total package of £26.50
Groups from £9.50
NEW!
NEW!
DEFINING BEAUTY: THE BODY
IN ANCIENT GREEK ART
STAR WARS EXHIBITION
Experience the brilliance and diversity of ancient Greek art in
this major exhibition focusing on the human body.
For centuries the ancient Greeks experimented with ways of representing the human body, both as an
object of beauty and a bearer of meaning. The remarkable works of art in the exhibition range from abstract
simplicity of prehistoric figurines to breathtaking realism in the age of Alexander the Great. These works
continued to inspire artists for hundreds of years, giving form to thought and shaping our own perceptions
of ourselves.
NEW for 2015 UNIQUE INTERACTIVE STAR WARS EXPERIENCE.
Created in close collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, Star Wars™ at Madame Tussauds is a unique,
immersive experience starring extraordinarily life-like wax figures of the favourite heroes and villains of Star
Wars Episodes I-VI. The figures will appear in authentic walk-in sets inspired by key scenes from the movies.
Dynamic special effects will add to the immersion, as you step right into, and star in, some of the most iconic
moments in film history.
Groups from £17.50
Just an extra £2 to your standard Madame Tussauds fee!
Add afternoon tea at the Ambassador’s Bloomsbury for a total package of £27.50
Groups from £21.40 for children and £26.50 for adults all inclusive
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Encore’s Favourite Picks
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
LONDON IN HIGH DEFINITION
A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City
of London since 604AD, a constant reminder to this great
commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life.
As London’s highest viewing platform at the top of Western
Europe’s tallest building, The Shard is the only place to take in
over 1,000 years of the capital’s history all at once.
The current Cathedral – the fourth to occupy this site – was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher
Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Its
architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building
that London’s leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.
The Shard redefines London’s skyline and is a dynamic symbol of London, already recognisable throughout the
World.. Get The View from the Shard tickets from us and expect to experience a hi-tech, multi-sensory journey,
with exhilarating 360 degree views that stretching 40 miles out across the city and far beyond.
Over the centuries, St Paul’s has changed to reflect shifting tastes and attitudes. Decoration has been added and
removed, services have been updated, different areas have been put to new uses. Today, the history of the nation
is written in the carved stone of its pillars and arches and is celebrated in its works of art and monuments.
It’s a premium visitor experience, offering you an unparalleled encounter with an incredible building and the
creativity, history and culture of London.
Groups from £12.00
Groups from £23.50
Add Afternoon Tea in the Crypt from a total package of just £25.75
Add a glass of Champagne for just £7.00
HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
Hampton Court Palace
2015 marks the 500th anniversary of Hampton Court Palace by revealing the complex, thrilling and
surprising stories of the people who lived in this magnificent building and the role it’s played in the life of
the nation. When visiting Hampton Court Palace you are actually visiting two palaces in one; a Tudor palace
magnificently developed by Cardinal Wolsey and later Henry VIII, alongside a baroque palace built by William
III and Mary II.
The Tower of London
WARNER BROS STUDIO TOUR
The iconic Tower of London has been
part of British history since the 11th
century, when William the Conqueror
started building a massive stone tower
at the centre of his fortress. Through
the centuries that followed successive
monarchs added to this London
landmark, which has served as fortress,
palace and prison.
Experience the magic of the Harry Potter films - the most
successful film series of all time.
This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes and showcases a huge array of beautiful sets,
costumes and props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets, including facts about the special effects
and animatronics that made these films so hugely popular all over the world.
Visitors will now be able to explore the Hogwarts Express too! Walk along the train’s adjoining carriage
and sit in the interior carriage set that was used during filming (complete with ‘windows’ that demonstrate
the process used to create iconic train scenes from the films such as the escape of Harry’s first Chocolate
Frog and the Dementor attack). A selection of prop luggage will be on show and visitors can find out which
character owned which items by turning an interactive dial (characters include Hermione Granger, Draco
Malfoy, Luna Lovegood and more).
The Tower of London: groups from £14.75
Groups from £31.50
Hampton Court Palace: groups from £12.50
All prices and performance information subject to exclusions, availability and change.
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