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The Paddington Bear Experience: 31 May 2024 London County Hall

Lots to see at the theatre this summer…..

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! : 25 May – 14 September, Ambassadors Theatre 

It’s murder in the West End as the award-winning musical comedy hits London. BFFs Kathy and Stella host Hull’s least successful true crime podcast. When their favourite author is killed they are thrust into a thrilling whodunnit of their own! Hailed as ‘comedy gold’ (TimeOut), this big-hearted, laugh out loud musical follows the unlikely crime-fighting duo as they put their friendship on the line to become part of the story. Can they crack the case before the killer strikes again? Tickets HERE

BABIES The Musical: 31 May - 14 July, The Other Palace Theatre

A new British, heartwrenching musical about identity, friendship and growing up, fuelled by a blistering pop-rock score. Babies follows nine classmates as they take on their most important school project yet: keeping a fake baby alive for an entire week. As the pressures of teenage life collide with the demands of parenting, the students are forced to ask themselves: what is it I really want? who is it I really want to be? Tickets HERE

The Paddington Bear Experience: 31 May 2024, London County Hall 

Visitors are invited to step into Paddington’s world and embark on an exciting adventure through some of the most memorable locations from the Paddington stories - from the hustle and bustle of Paddington Station to the Browns’ charming house at No. 32 Windsor Gardens.  Once inside the famous tree adorned hallway, the Brown family will whisk guests into a whirlwind of multi-sensory activities as they help Paddington prepare for The Marmalade Day Festival! Tickets HERE

SHREK the Musical: 19 July 2024 - 31 August 2024, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith

Join Shrek and his loveable side-kick Donkey as they embark on an action-packed adventure to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona from a castle protected by a fearsome fire-breathing dragon.  Retaining all the impact of the blockbuster film, this Shrek-tacular stage adaptation is packed full of ogre-sized fun. Tickets HERE

Hairspray The Musical: 16 July 2024 – 19 April 2025, UK and Ireland Tour 

This UK and Ireland tour will open in Manchester at the Palace Theatre on 16th July 2024 and tour through to April 2025. Featuring some of musical theatre’s best hit songs including Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat and Good Morning Baltimore by Academy Award, Tony and Emmy winning duo Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics).Tickets HERE

Slave Play: 29 June – 21 September 2024, Noël Coward Theatre

This ground-breaking and controversial play about race, identity and sexuality in twenty-first century America will star Fisayo Akinade, James Cusati-Moyer, Kit Harington, Aaron Heffernan,Chalia La Tour, Annie McNamara, Irene Sofia Lucio  and Olivia Washington. Tickets HERE

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)Until 31 August 2024, Criterion Theatre

This p[lay transferred to the Criterion Theatre after a record-breaking run at Kiln Theatre.  Olivier Award-winner Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift (Hamilton) star in this new British musical by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, directed by Tim Jackson and designed by Soutra Gilmour. Tickets HERE

Little Angel Theatre Company presents:

The Curious Rat: 9 May – 21 July Little Angel Studio

Prince Charming: 18 May - 27 July (everyone over 6), Little Angel Theatre

Children’s Puppet Festival: 2 August - 1 September