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Holiday type Theatre & music
Country United Kingdom
Travel type Train
Price range From £129
Travel partner Newmarket Holidays
Duration 1 night
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London Theatre Breaks by Rail - 2 days

See the best of the West End

Experience the sights and sounds of the capital on our wonderful, great-value London theatre break. Travel by rail to the capital, stay in a comfortable hotel and take your seat to enjoy your choice of West End show.

Included

  • Return standard-class rail travel
  • Two nights' bed and continental breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel
  • A standard price ticket for Wicked (other shows and ticket categories available for a supplement)
  • The services of a local representative
  • Government taxes and service charges
Not included

  • Single rooms are available for a supplement
Day One

Travel from your chosen rail station to London. Your train will depart from your chosen station during the morning, arriving in London in the afternoon. We will make seat reservations on your behalf on both journeys.Check in to your hotel, then relax, enjoy a meal or explore the sites before heading to Theatreland in the early evening to take your seats for your chosen show.

Day Two

Sunday is yours to spend as you wish until the time comes to head to the station and catch your train home, which will depart in the afternoon.

Featured Shows

Our lead price is based on an included, Standard ticket to Wicked. Upgrade tickets are available, and the exact face-values of your tickets and your seat allocations will vary from show to show.

Billy Elliot the Musical

One of the most adored British films of 2000, 'Billy Elliot' has been developed for the stage by the same multi-award-winning team who created the film, and using a score written by pop megastar Elton John.Written by Willy Russell, this musical has been thrilling West End audiences for over 20 years. It follows twins who are separated at birth and grow up on opposite sides of Liverpool, in very different circumstances. The boys' paths cross in later life until a final clash leads to tragedy.

The Bodyguard

Based on the smash-hit 1982 film, this romantic thriller stars Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, Heather Headley. A whole host of Whitney Houston's greatest hits will feature, including 'Saving All My Love', 'I Have Nothing', 'How Will I Know', 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' - and one of the greatest songs of all time, 'I Will Always Love You'.

The Book of Mormon

This Tony Award winning show follows two young Mormon missionaries sent to convert an African village, and satirises everything from religion to The Lion King. In the course of their misadventures, the mismatched pair end up just about as far away from their home in Salt Lake City as you can imagine.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical. Directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, this spectacular new show is choc-full of fantastical treats and dazzling sensations.

Chicago

The jazziest, sexiest, most divinely decadent musical in the West End, this glamorous show won the 1998 Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production and includes the songs 'All That Jazz' and 'Razzle Dazzle'.

A Chorus Line

Follow 17 young hopefuls as they fight it out for just eight places in a new Broadway show. With wonderful music by the late Marvin Hamlisch, including songs such as, 'I Hope I Get It', 'Sing!' and 'One (Singular Sensation)', this is a show that promises to have the audience on their feet and dancing in the aisles. Inspired by the album, 'Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical' will give you the greatest time of your life - taking you back to a time when each passing week bought one classic hit after another from music's golden era.Bruce Joel Rubin adapts his Oscar-winning screenplay for the stage as 'Ghost' opens at the Piccadilly Theatre. Featuring stunning new music and lyrics, and magical stage effects by Paul Kieve, illusionist for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, this musical promises to be a thrilling rollercoaster ride of romance, drama and suspense.

Jersey Boys

Don't miss this story of a group of working-class boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest pop phenomenons of all time - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Featuring classics like 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You', 'Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)', 'December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)', 'Walk Like a Man' and many more

Les Miserables

Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular production sweeps its audience through a tale of passion set in a nation in the grip of revolution. In its intimate home at the Queen's Theatre, it's an incredibly moving experience.

Let It Be

Let It Be is a spectacular theatrical concert jam-packed with over 20 of The Beatles' greatest hits. Relive The Fab Four's meteoric rise from Liverpool's Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to later studio masterpieces - and from 'Twist and Shout', 'She Loves You' and 'All My Lovin" to 'Yesterday', 'Come Together' and 'Hey Jude'.

The Lion King

Multi-award-winning director Julie Taymor has transformed Disney's phenomenal animated film into a breathtaking spectacle of animals, who are miraculously brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors.

Mamma Mia!

This wonderful tongue-in-cheek production combines Abba's hit songs with glittering 1970s nostalgia, as seen through the eyes of a mother and daughter on her wedding day.

Matilda

In 1996 Roald Dahl's much-loved story was adapted into a film, and now the stage adaptation is taking the theatre world by storm. The musical was awarded the Peter Heppie Award for Best Musical at The Critics Circle Award.

One Man, Two Guvnors

Following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and Adelphi Theatre, smash-hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors transfers to Theatre Royal Haymarket with a brand new cast. This award-winning play is a glorious celebration of British comedy: a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Once

Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2012, including Best New Musical, Once is a celebration of love, friendship and music. When an Irish busker and a young Czech mother meet through a shared love of music, their songwriting sparks a tender, longing romance that neither of them could have expected.

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber's romantic masterpiece. This haunting musical, featuring memorable music, wonderful costumes and special effects, has been playing to packed houses since it opened.

Rock of Ages

This worldwide smash hit features of a raucous mix of 28 classic 80s tunes, including 'Don't Stop Believin", 'We Built This City', 'The Final Countdown', 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'Here I Go Again', and tells the hilarious story of a small town girl and a big city rocker falling in love to the greatest songs of the decade.Join unlikely hero Shrek and his loyal steed, Donkey, as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from her tower. Featuring new songs, as well as the cult Shrek anthem 'I'm a Believer', this spectacular stage production brings the film's well-loved characters to life.

Singin' In The Rain

Full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world's best loved films, with a glorious score including 'Good Morning', 'Make 'em Laugh', 'Moses Supposes' and the classic 'Singin' in the Rain'.

Stomp

STOMP finds beauty and music in the mundane. With energy and exuberance, its cast of eight take the clutter and junk of everyday life and transform it into a theatrical event.

Sweeney Todd

Michael Ball stars as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street, with Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs. Lovett, in this wickedly funny production of Sondheim's musical masterpiece.

The 39 Steps

Based on John Buchan's classic novel and Alfred Hitchcock's memorable movie version, this hilarious comedy stars just four actors who play 139 roles in 100 minutes of fast-paced fun.

Thriller

Celebrating the life of the greatest entertainer of all time, award-winning director Gary Lloyd's spectacular show features over two-hours of non-stop hits. Expect your favourite Jackson songs, delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including 'I Want You Back', 'I'll Be There', 'Beat It' and 'Billie Jean'.

Top Hat

Packed full of Irving Berlin's greatest hits, including 'Let's Face the Music and Dance', 'Cheek to Cheek', 'Top Hat' and 'White Tie and Tails', Top Hat is a giddy, glorious celebration of 1930s song and dance. Packed with stunning tap, romantic ballroom - and a little bit of Busby Berkeley thrown in for good measure - this is a love story that will set the pulses racing.

Viva Forever!

Spice up your life with this exhilarating and irresistibly funny tale of love, loyalty and romance, written by comedy legend Jennifer Saunders. An original story of our times, inspired by and featuring the songs of the Spice Girls, Viva Forever! promises to hit all the high notes for a fabulous night out.

War Horse

'War Horse', the stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by the 2003-2005 Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo, is a must-see! Wrap yourself in the story of Albert and his horse Joey, as actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets created by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through The First World War.

Wicked

Wicked, the spellbinding and spectacular smash-hit musical that has already broken every New York box-office record, is the untold story of the legendary witches from 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'. See it, and find yourself transported to a fantasy land of wizardry and witchcraft!

We Will Rock You

This musical, with words and music by Ben Elton and Queen, is a must-see for fans of Freddie and the band. Featuring over 30 great songs performed live, 'We Will Rock You' is not just a title - it's a promise!Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of 'The Wizard of Oz', starring Danielle Hope, winner of the BBC's 'Over The Rainbow', as Dorothy!

The Woman in Black

Over seven million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most exciting, spooky, gripping and successful theatre events ever staged. Don't miss an evening of unremitting drama in a terrifying and ghostly world.


Please note - We cannot be held responsible in the unlikely event of any of the named performers not appearing in the performance of the show that you have booked to see.

Ticket Values

Standard tickets will usually have a face value of GBP15.00 - GBP42.00, and seats will generally be in the rear and upper circle (sometimes balcony). Upgrade tickets usually have a face value of GBP32.00 - GBP55.00, and seats will generally be in the stalls, dress circle or front upper circle. Best Available tickets will usually have a face value of GBP49.50 - GBP67.50, and seats will generally be in the front stalls and front dress circle.

Crowne Plaza London City

This luxurious recently opened hotel is located close to Blackfriars Bridge on the River Thames, and is near the heart of the West End and Theatre-Land.

The hotel, which occupies a listed building, has a very stylish, modern interior, and offers a choice of dining in the Benugo deli cafe and the Refettorio restaurant (which is directed by a Michelin-starred chef). The hotel's Bar 606 is a fashionable jazz venue affiliated to the famous Chelsea 606 club. Each of the 203 beautifully furnished guest rooms has a private bathroom, and offers tea- and coffee-making facilities, a telephone, satellite TV, in-room movie and internet access, air conditioning, an iron and ironing board, a mini-bar, a safety deposit box and a bathrobe. "Go on, pamper yourself."

Thistle City Barbican Hotel

This popular hotel is ideally located in the heart of London. The nearest underground stations are Barbican and Old Street, which are approximately 10-minute walks from the hotel.

There is an excellent, reasonably priced restaurant offering a full a la carte menu. The hotel also has two attractive bars - Commotion Bar, overlooking the lobby, and the livelier Packers Bar - and a leisure club with a heated indoor pool. Each of the 467 comfortably furnished bedrooms has a private bathroom, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a telephone, satellite TV, a trouser press and a hairdryer."Perfect for resting tired bones after a busy day's shopping and sightseeing."

Ramada Jarvis Ealing

This hotel is pleasantly located overlooking Ealing Common, and offers easy access to central London by public transport.

Ramada Hyde Park

On Bayswater Road near Notting Hill, this stylish hotel overlooks royal Kensington Gardens.

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