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The Gruffalo - LON [293]

The Gruffalo

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Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall
Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia
Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - celebrating 25 years in 2024!

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The Lyric Theatre, located in the heart of London's West End, showcases an array of stunning productions that immerse spectators in captivating performances. Established in 1888, it is one of the oldest playhouses in the city, boasting of an ornate Victorian design. The gilded balustrades, multi-tiered balconies, and grand proscenium arch create an environment that harks back to the rich tradition of British theatre. Currently, it hosts over 900 spectators, promising an intimate experience. Over the years, it has featured renowned shows like ‘Cats’ and ‘Thriller Live’. 

## Getting to the Venue 

Situated on Shaftesbury Avenue, reaching the Lyric Theatre is straightforward. The nearest underground station is Piccadilly Circus, just a four-minute walk away. It's served by the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines, offering convenient access from various parts of London. If travelling by bus, lines 14, 19, 22B, 38, 53, 88, 94, and 159 all stop nearby. For those driving, the closest car park is at Brewer Street, about a ten-minute walk away. Do take note of congestion charges when planning your visit.

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White Rabbit Red Rabbit - LON [42045]

White Rabbit Red Rabbit

Experimental drama at its best. See what happens with no rehearsal, no director, a different actor each night and a script waiting in a sealed envelope on the stage. 

Ages 8+. Under 16s must be accompanied and sat next to an adult (18+). Everyone must have their own ticket. Under 3s will not be admitted. 

MJ The Musical - LON [28638] 

MJ The Musical

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to the West End in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.

Ages 6+. Children under 3 are not permitted to enter the theatre. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

The Lion King - LON [302]

The Lion King

Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.

At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. 

Ages 7+. Under 16s must be accompanied by and seated next to an adult ticketholder (18+).

Mrs. Doubtfire - LON [24395] 

Mrs. Doubtfire

Ages 10+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

SIX - LON [12201] 

SIX, ‘the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre’ (✭✭✭✭✭ The Evening Standard) is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!

Critically acclaimed across the UK with a sound-track storming up the UK pop charts, the sell-out intoxicating Tudor take-off is back!

Ages 14+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted. 

Next To Normal - LON [37439]

Next To Normal

Nominated for 4 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the critically acclaimed, sold-out Donmar Warehouse production of __Next to Normal__ comes to London’s West End for a strictly limited season at Wyndham’s Theatre from 18 June 2024.

When this landmark musical debuted on Broadway in 2010, it won 3 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama – one of only ten musicals in history to receive this prestigious honour. A ground-breaking and intimate portrait of a modern family, Next to Normal *“tears at the heart in a way few musicals manage”* (Attitude). 

Ages 10+. Under 16s must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult (18+). Children under 3 years will not be admitted. 

Mean Girls - LON [35503]

Mean Girls

IT’S NOT LIKE A REGULAR MUSICAL. 
IT’S A COOL MUSICAL. 

Ages 6+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Under 4s will not be admitted.

Back to the Future: The Musical - LON [22396]

Back to the Future: The Musical

When Marty McFly is transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the past and send himself... back to the future.

Ages 14+. Contains scenes and language, which may be unsuitable for children under 14. Children under 5 are not admitted.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical - LON [8547]

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical, presented in association with Tina Turner herself, reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race.

Ages 6+. No children under the age of 4 will be admitted and every customer must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be sat with an adult. To make sure everyone enjoys the show, little ones need to be able to sit in their own seat without any assistance.

Matilda The Musical - LON [305]

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

The Choir of Man - LON [23760]

The Choir of Man

THE OLIVIER NOMINATED, WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT IS RETURNING TO THE WEST END!

Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN- the best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock in like no other. Featuring breath-taking reinventions of chart topping hits from artists including Guns’N’Roses, Fun!, Adele, Avicii, Paul Simon, Sia and many more, THE CHOIR OF MAN has something for everyone!  

Ages 10+. Children under 16 must be accompanied and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 won't be admitted. Everyone must have their own ticket to enter.

Hamilton - LON [20561]

Hamilton

The multi award-winning West End production of HAMILTON is now playing at London’s Victoria Palace Theatre.

HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now.

HAMILTON is the winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Ages 7+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 4s will not be admitted. All children must have their own ticket.

The Mousetrap - LON [333]

The Mousetrap

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production – which has become as much of a London icon as Big Ben or Buckingham Palace – is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!

As news spreads of a murder in London, seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a stately countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer?  Can you solve the mystery before another “mouse” goes SNAP? 

For almost 70 years, AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. HAVE YOUDUNNIT

Ages 17+. Under 16s must be accompanied and sat next to an adult (18+). Everyone must have their own ticket. Under 3s will not be admitted.

The Book of Mormon - LON [287]

The Book of Mormon

*The Book of Mormon* comes from South Park creators __Trey Parker__ and __Matt Stone__, and *Avenue Q* co-creator __Robert Lopez__. *The Book of Mormon*, winner of nine Tony Awards® and four Olivier Awards, including Best Musical for both, follows a pair of Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far away a from Salt Lake City as you can get. 

Ages 7+. Under 16s must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult (18+). Children under 5 years will not be admitted. All persons attending, regardless of age, must have a ticket.

Wicked - LON [313]

Wicked

“London’s No.1 show” (LBC) is back! Celebrating 16 triumphant years at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Ages 12+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 5s not permitted.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow - LON [29263]

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.


Ages 10+. Please note that patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Both Parts - LON [21176]

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Both Parts

There’s magic in every moment at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the most awarded play in history and “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End.

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Lyric Theatre - TodayTix

The Lyric Theatre opened on 17 Dec. 1888. From the twentieth century, the theatre's typically hosted plays and musicals. Notable shows include *The Royal Family* starring Laurence Olivier, and the original production of Willy Russell’s *Blood Brothers*.

In recent years, the Lyric Theatre has become heavily associated with Michael Jackson — the *Thriller Live* concert ran for 13 years. Michael Jackson then made way for Bob Marley with *Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Story.* Nimax Theatres has owned the Lyric Theatre since 2005.

## Lyric Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has four levels – Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle and Balcony. In the Stalls, the view of the stage is slightly obscured by the overhang of the Dress Circle in Rows Q and R. 

In the Dress Circle, there is a shallow rake.

The Upper Circle offers shallow legroom. The balcony does not hinder the view. 

The Balcony is very high up, but the seats offer a good view of the stage.

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The Lyric Theatre opened in 1888, hosting plays, musicals, and the long-running Thriller Live concert. The auditorium has four levels providing various views.

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The Lyric Theatre, in London's West End, is a Victorian era theatre hosting mesmerising performances. Easy accessibility via public transport.

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