| As well as a host of popular long-running London | | | | way. The music and lyrics are composed by jazz |
| musicals, there are new musicals opening in | | | | legend Barb Jungr, so accompanying adults are in |
| London's West End theatres all the time, with | | | | for as much of a treat as the kids! |
| plenty of exciting new shows coming soon! Mark | | | | The Fantasticks |
| your diary and book your theatre tickets early to | | | | A brand new production of a musical classic is |
| be among the first to see one of these fantastic | | | | coming soon to London. The Fantasticks first |
| new London musicals. | | | | opened in New York in 1960, and with an |
| All the Fun of the Fair | | | | incredible 42-year run it is the longest running |
| David Essex's sparkling new musical All the Fun of | | | | musical in history. Featuring music by Tom Jones |
| the Fair opened at London's Garrick Theatre on | | | | and Harvey Schmidt, this much-loved musical is |
| 18 April. Featuring the man himself performing | | | | loosely based on the play The Romancers, but |
| some of his greatest hits, this hot new musical | | | | also draws influences from Romeo and Juliet and |
| promises to be a real treat for fans. The story is | | | | A Midsummer Night's Dream. The musical will open |
| inspired by David Essex's debut album, and tells | | | | at London's Duchess Theatre on 24 May. |
| the tale of a widower funfair owner and his | | | | Into the Woods |
| wayward son. Tickets are on sale now and selling | | | | London's magical Open Air Theatre in Regent's |
| quick! | | | | Park will host an intriguing musical from 5 August. |
| Sweet Charity | | | | Into the Woods takes some of the popular |
| Having been a sell-out hit at London's Menier | | | | Brothers Grimm fairytales like Red Riding Hood |
| Chocolate Factory last year, the West End | | | | and Cinderella and gives them a dark and |
| transfer of Sweet Charity is sure to be a big | | | | humorous twist. With music by Stephen Sondheim |
| success at the Theatre Royal Haymarket when it | | | | of Sweeney Todd fame and co-direction by |
| opens on 23 April. With Tamzin Outhwaite playing | | | | Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel, this promises to |
| the title role, this feel-good London musical is | | | | be a great version of a Broadway classic. |
| packed with classic hits like Hey, Big Spender. | | | | Flashdance: The Musical |
| Based on the book by Neil Simon, the musical | | | | September sees the much-anticipated opening of |
| follows the romantic misadventures of the gullible | | | | one of the most exciting new London musicals |
| Charity Hope Valentine, who always gives her | | | | this year. With choreography by the acclaimed |
| heart to the wrong man. | | | | Arlene Phillips, Flashdance: The Musical will feature |
| The Fabulous Flutterbys | | | | some of the most memorable hits of the 80s, |
| A fantastic new puppet show musical will be | | | | plus 10 new songs created specially for the |
| brought to life at the renowned Little Angel | | | | musical. This brand new production will open at |
| Theatre in North London from 1 May. The | | | | London's Shaftesbury Theatre on 27 September. |
| Fabulous Flutterbys follows the adventures of two | | | | Tickets are on sale now, book early to get the |
| hungry caterpillars as they search for their friend, | | | | best tickets! |
| meeting many fascinating creatures along the | | | | |