News Archive for Theatre Breaks

Holiday Extras offering new attraction | London Aquarium tickets now available. - 24/06/2008
From July 24th Holiday Extras will be offering yet another way for you to make the most of your trip to London. A trip to the London Aquarium is a perfect way to spend your spare time while in the capital

All new West End musical | Marguerite now open at Theatre Royal Haymarket - 13/06/2008
Marguerite, an all new musical extravaganza brought to the stage by the makers of Les Miserables is now showing at the prestigious Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Jodie's performance schedule | I'd Do Anything winner to appear in six of eight weekly shows - 04/06/2008
Jodie Prenger, winner of the BBC's latest West End casting television programme I'd Do Anything may only be appearing in six of the eight weekly performances of Cameron Mackintosh's eagerly awaited revival of Oliver!

Sanjeev joins Spamalot | Theatre news - 04/06/2008
Sanjeev Bhaskar is set to take the role of King Arthur in the award winning Monty Python musical Spamalot.

All Change for Grease - 29/05/2008
Grease, a huge hit on London's West End, has announced a major casting change which will take effect from mid-June

Gary Barlow Endorses Never Forget - 27/05/2008
The Take That musical Never Forget is currently playing in London's West End and has received the support of Gary Barlow

We Will Rock You Extends - 21/05/2008
We Will Rock You has been delighting audiences since opening in 2003 and has now extended its booking period until October 2003

Zorro Cast Announced - 20/05/2008
As the opening date for Zorro gets closer, the producers have announced further casting details

Zorro Available Now - 19/05/2008
The musical story of Zorro is set to hit the West End stage and at Holiday Extras we're thrilled to announce we've got tickets

Cast Changes in Chicago - 07/05/2008
The sensational West End show Chicago has announced some casting changes from June 2nd onwards

Special Grease Offer - 06/05/2008
Grease, the hit West End revival, is now available for a fantastic low price as part of our special offer

Phantom Closes for Sound Upgrade - 06/05/2008
The long-running West End sensation The Phantom of the Opera is to close for four days to allow for upgrades to the theatre's sound system

Extension Announced for Joseph - 30/04/2008
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be showing in the West End for longer thanks to an extended booking period

Jersey Boys Extends - 30/04/2008
There's now more opportunity to catch the West End production of Jersey Boys as the show extends its booking period

Oliver Tickets Now Available - 29/04/2008
At Holiday Extras we're delighted to announce that we're now selling tickets for the upcoming West End revival of Oliver

More Chance to see Dirty Dancing - 16/04/2008
Dirty Dancing has announced a new booking period on London's West End so there's no more opportunity to see this fantastic musical

Cabaret's New Emcee - 15/04/2008
Alistair McGowan, famous for his impressions of celebrities, is to join the cast of the West End production of Cabaret as the new Emcee

Gone With The Wind Offer - 11/04/2008
At Holiday Extras we're delighted to be able to bring you a special offer on low price tickets for Gone With The Wind

Further Cast Changes In Wicked - 11/04/2008
The West End musical Wicked has announced further cast changes that will come into effect from June 9th 2008

Avenue Q Extended Booking - 07/04/2008
An extended booking period has been announced for the hit show Avenue Q, tickets will now be on sale until April 25 2009

Extended Booking For Les Miserables - 07/04/2008
Les Miserables, one of the world's most successful musicals, has announced a new booking period at the Queens Theatre on London's West End

New Wizard in Oz - 07/04/2008
The West End production of Wicked is to get a new Wizard as Nigel Planner leaves to be replaced by Desmond Barritt

Free Hotel Winter Offer - 07/04/2008
Chase away those winter blues with a Holiday Extras London Theatre Break and take advantage of our Free Hotel offer!

Lord of the Rings Closes - 20/03/2008
The Lord of The Rings has posted closure notices at London's Drury Lane, the last performance will now be on July 19th 2008

Bond Exhibition comes to the Imperial War Museum - 20/03/2008
In celebration of Ian Fleming's Centenary, the Imperial War Museum are holding the James Bond Exhibition for the next year. Check out the range of memorabilia on display before catching the 22nd installment out in October 2008.

Hairspray Cleans Up at Olivier Awards 2008 - 18/03/2008
The West End production of Hairspray has picked up an amazing 4 awards at this years Laurance Olivier Awards

Sound of Music Offer - 17/03/2008
The Sound of Music is a hugely popular West End musical that's now available at a fantastic low price

High School Musical Arrives - 17/03/2008
High School Musical has proven to be one of Disney's most successful movies of all time and now it prepares to make its long awaited transition to the London stage

South Bank Show to feature Mamma Mia! - 11/03/2008
Mamma Mia! The cast of the hit musical and soon to be released film will feature in a new episode of The South Bank Show

Theatregoers Choice Awards 2008 - 27/02/2008
Read all about the Theatregoers' Choice Awards 2008. Hairspray cleaned up with 7 awards in total.

Easter Theatre Breaks - 27/02/2008
This Easter indulge in some entertainment London style

Gone With The Wind Documentary - 25/02/2008
A documentary shadowing the cast and crew of Gone With The Wind in the run-up to opening night will hit the screens on April 20th

Change of Cast at Chicago - 20/02/2008
Read all about the latest changes in the cast of Chicago. After two years at the Cambridge Theatre, the show is refreshing itself for the masses.

BA London Eye Wins Award - 07/02/2008
The British Airways London Eye has just scooped an award for Visitor Attraction of the Year

London Romantic Theatre Breaks - 17/01/2008
Holiday Extras Theatre Breaks offer a choice of two Valentines day packages both including tickets to either Les Miserables or Chicago

Leslie Garrett returning to the West End - 17/01/2008
Leslie Garrett has unveiled plans to return to the stage after her huge success in The Sound of Music.

Valentine's Day 2008 with Holiday Extras - 17/01/2008
Treat your loved one to a truly romantic evening in the nation's capital with a meal, show and hotel.

Spamalot Reshuffle - 17/01/2008
Read all about the latest cast changes happening on the set of Monty Python's Spamalot.

Talbot Replaces Smith in Hairspray - 16/01/2008
Ian Talbot is set to replace Mel Smith as Wilbur Turnblad in the West End's remdition of Hairspray. Read the news and book your tickets with Holiday Extras.

Chess Returns - 16/01/2008
After a 22 year break, Chess returns to London for 2 days in May 2008. Be sure to book soon and avoid disappointment.

Extended Booking for Hairspray - 11/01/2008
After opening at the end of October, Hairspray has proved so popular that a new booking period has been announced taking the show into 2009

Holiday Extras - For Your Eyes Only - 03/01/2008
For Your Eyes Only - an exciting new exhibit exploring the life and work of Bond creator Ian Fleming - is soon to open at London's Imperial War Museum

New Oliver Reality Show - 21/12/2007
The BBC and Andrew Lloyd Webber have recently announced that there will be a new reality show searching for the next Oliver Twist in 2008. Auditions for the show will begin early in 2008, with BBC1 scheduling a Saturday prime-time slot for the show.

Michael Ball Extends Hairspray Stay - 18/12/2007
Michael Ball has announced an extended stay in Hairspray as the show receives a staggering 10 nominations in this years What's On Stage Theatregoer's Choice Awards

Jessie Wallace in Rent - 14/12/2007
Former Eastender Jessie Wallace will be joining the cast of Rent on Christmas Eve, replacing Denise Van Outen as Maureen

London Theatre by Rail - 12/12/2007
Book our new theatre and rail package and there's no need to worry about traffic or parking when you go to see a West End show. Theatre and train tickets plus a hotel stay are now available for one unbeatable price.

Phantom BBC 2 Boxing Day - 12/12/2007
A Documentary about The Phantom of the Opera stage show is part of the TV schedule this Christmas - BBC2 - Boxing day at 9pm.

Extension For Blood Brothers - 11/12/2007
An eight month extension has been announced for the long running musical Blood Brothers, keeping it on the West End until November 2008

Desperately Seeking Susan Closes - 11/12/2007
The West End musical Desperately Seeking Susan has posted closure notices at the Novello theatre, ending itr run a month after opening night

Joseph Extends Booking Period - 10/12/2007
More Joseph on the West End

Christmas at Madame Tussauds - 10/12/2007
Fancy spending the festive season with the stars? Pay a visit to Madame Tussauds and indulge in the seasonal spirit available as the Blush stars line up for a Christmas celebration

Christmas in London - 10/12/2007
With so much going on in London this festive season you're sure to have a very merry Christmas indeed! Take a look at our pick of Christmas events and Christmas fairs

Tutankhamun London Breaks - 05/12/2007
Holiday Extras London Theatre Breaks are pleased to announce that with the opening of the phenomenal NEW attraction at the O2 Bubble, Tutankhamun and the Age of the Golden Pharaohs this November

Never Forget Launches in London - 29/11/2007
Cast launches new musical Never Forget in London this week

Hairspray On The West End - 26/11/2007
Hairspray the Musical, currently enjoying Broadway success, is to transfer to the West End in October 2007

London Ice Skating - 23/11/2007
Taking a West End theatre break this winter? Adding a visit to a London Ice Rink is a great way to indulge that festive cheer at a low price

Maria Wins an Emmy - 22/11/2007
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria was a huge ratings success, discovering Connie Fisher and has now won an Emmy Award

Dirty Dancing on Children In Need - 13/11/2007
If you're a fan of Dirty Dancing be sure to tune in to BBC's Children In Need on Friday for a special performance by the cast

Dirty Dancing Tickets - 13/11/2007
Dirty Dancing has proved to be a West End sensation, continually delighting audiences. Catch the show this festive season for a perfect Christmas trip to the West End

Evening Standard Theatre Awards Nominations - 12/11/2007
The nominiations for this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards have been announced with many West End favourites appearing in the list

Major Cast Changes in Avenue Q - 06/11/2007
Any Dream Will Do finalist Daniel Boys is set to join the muppets of Avenue Q as the musical announces major cast changes

Desperately Seeking Susan - Reviewed - 01/11/2007
Previews for the NEW London musical Desperately Seeking Susan began early in October at the Novello Theatre, London. This stage adaptation of the 1980's film of the same name is proving to be a popular choice with theatregoers.

Footloose Leaves the West End - 25/10/2007
Footloose, the musical adaptation of the hit film, has announced early closure at the Playhouse Theatre

Chicago Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary - 22/10/2007
Chicago has been showing on London's West End since 1997 and will see in it's 10th anniversary with a special charity gala

Jersey Boys Launch - 22/10/2007
Jersey Boys, the upcoming West End musical, was launched last week with two members of the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio, in attendence

Christmas duet for Fisher and Mead - 22/10/2007
Connie Fisher and Lee Mead are set to perform together for the first time in a duet for a BBC Christmas special

Peoples Choice Awards - 19/10/2007
This year's Peoples Choice Theatre Awards saw a spectacular success for many West End musicals

Mary Poppins Heads Out On Tour - 15/10/2007
Mary Poppins is to head out on tour with a string of UK dates that will see it play until 2009

West End to welcome Gone With The Wind - 15/10/2007
One of the greatest love stories of all time - Gone With The Wind is set to take to the West End in April 2008 in an all new musical adapatation

Cast Update for Chicago - 10/10/2007
A razzle-dazzling production, Chicago has announced a casting change in the roles of Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn

Cast Changes in Blood Brothers - 09/10/2007
There have been some major cast changes in the long running West End musical Blood Brothers

Maria Up For an Emmy - 09/10/2007
The BBC talent search How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria proved a huge hit and has now been shortlisted for an International Emmy Award

Spamalot Ladies Switch - 09/10/2007
Currently starring as The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Hannah Waddingham will swap roles with her Broadway counterpart Marin Mazzie in January

Mary Poppins to Close - 04/10/2007
The enchanting musical adaptation of Mary Poppins has posted closure notices at the Prince Edward Theatre for January after a three and a half year run

Avenue Q Extension - 03/10/2007
The hilarious combination of muppets, humans and very adult themes: Avenue Q has announced a 6 month extension in the West End.

New Month - New Casts - 02/10/2007
The start of October this year also sees the first performances for the new casts in a number of top West End productions

Stomp's New Home - 01/10/2007
The hugely successful West End production of Stomp has found a new home. This highly original show will open at The Ambassadors Theatre on 27th September

Cast Changes in We Will Rock You - 28/09/2007
We Will Rock You has announced major cast changes that will see a trio of new faces treading the boards in this Queen musical

Billy Elliot and Wicked on Offer - 25/09/2007
At Holiday Extras we can now offer some sensational low prices on West End theatre breaks for performances of Billy Elliot and Wicked

New York Christmas in West End - 25/09/2007
Christmas In New York - part of the Notes From New York series - is a one-off show featuring stars from many top West End shows

Cabaret Cast Changes - 21/09/2007
The fantastic West End musical Cabaret has announced some major cast changes that will see Amy Nuttall and Julian Clary heading to 1930's Berlin

Rent Arriving on West End - 21/09/2007
A reworked and new, contemporary version of the musical Rent is all set to open on the West End from November 5th.

Wicked extends booking - 20/09/2007
Tickets for the West End sensation, Wicked, are now on sale for perfomances until June 2007.

The Mousetrap Announces Extension - 18/09/2007
If you haven't seen the record-breaking West End production of The Mousetrap then now's your chance, its just extended it's booking period until May 2008

A Wicked West End Birthday - 12/09/2007
The spectacular, spell-binding musical West End musical Wicked has just celebrated its one year London anniversary

The Sound of Music Cast Change - 10/09/2007
The highly successful West End musical revival of The Sound of Music has announced a change in casting effective from September 24th

New Valjean In Les Miserables - 07/09/2007
One of the most successful musicals in the World, Les Miserables has been showing in London for over 21 years. A change in the casting of Valjean will see a swap with Broadway

Phantom Of The Opera Cast Changes - 03/09/2007
The Phantom of the Opera has announced a cast change that will see the youngest Phantom tread the boards in the London production

Jean Marsh joins Boeing Boeing - 03/09/2007
From October 1st British stage and screen actress Jean Marsh will replace Rhea Perlman as Bertha in the West End production of Boeing Boeing

Mel Smith in Hairspray - 31/08/2007
Due to open October 30th, Hairspray the musical has confirmed that its West End casting will include Mel Smith as Wilbur Turnblad

Cast Change for The Sound Of Music - 16/08/2007
A huge hit on London's West End, The Sound of Music has announced a casting change in the role of Captain Von Trapp

Spamalot Extension - 09/08/2007
The Monty Python musical Spamalot has proved a huge hit in the West End and has now announced a 4 month extension to its booking period

Extended Booking for Grease - 02/08/2007
Before the quiffs and pink jackets have even appeared the West End production of Grease has proved so popular that an extended booking period has been announced

Les Miserables' 9,000th Performance - 01/08/2007
Les Misérables has proved a huge success around the world and now the London production is set to celebrate it's 9,000th performance

Return of Footloose - 31/07/2007
It's back! The toe-tapping, dance-filled musical Footloose is set to return to London's West End for a limited season, be sure to catch it while you can

Cast Changes in Chicago - 31/07/2007
The razzle dazzle musical Chicago has announced a cast change that will see Kelly Osbourne make her West End stage debut as Mama Morton

Duncan James extends stay in Chicago - 30/07/2007
Duncan James has announced an extension on his role as Billy Flynn in the hit West End musical Chicago

Lord of The Rings Documentary - 26/07/2007
The Lord of The Rings brings Middle Earth to the West End and a new documentary will detail how the musical was bought from novel to the stage

Spamalot Reality TV Show - 19/07/2007
Following the success of Grease Is The Word and Any Dream Will Do, Spamalot is to cast the role of the Lady Of The Lake via a reality tv show - on Swedish TV

Desperatley Seeking Susan - 18/07/2007
A huge hit when it hit cinema screens in 1985, Desperately Seeking Susan is now heading to the West End in a musical stage adaptation

Madame Tussauds' Daniel Radcliffe - 16/07/2007
Daniel Radcliffe became the youngest actor to be immortalised in wax when his figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds this month

Extended Booking for Stomp - 13/07/2007
A huge hit with audiences across the world, the West End production of Stomp has extended its booking period until February 2007

Free Hotel with Show - 12/07/2007
With our summer theatre breaks offer when you make a booking for one of our selected West End shows you can stay overnight in a TOP 3* hotel for FREE.

Chicago Extension and Cast Change - 10/07/2007
Chicago, the razzle-dazzling hit West End musical, has announced an extended booking period at the Cambridge theatre and a cast change in the role of Billy Flynn

Spamalot Cast Change - 09/07/2007
The highly successful and hilarious West End musical Spamalot has announced a cast change that will see a former Doctor Who starring as King Arthur

Early Departure for Drowsy Chaperone - 09/07/2007
Currently playing at the Novello Theatre and after a run of only 3 months, The Drowsy Chaperone has posted closure notices

Joseph News - 05/07/2007
Demand for Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat tickets has proved so high that a new booking period has been announced along with news of a touring production

West End Live - 20/06/2007
West End Live is a free theatre festival in London's West End that's set to feature performers from some of Theatreland's top shows

Dancing In The Streets To Close - 19/06/2007
Dancing In The Streets, the hit Motown musical is to close on London's West End. This toe-tapping musical will make its last showing on July 14th

Full Cast of Grease Announced - 19/06/2007
With the winners of Grease Is The Word chosen by public vote, the full cast of the upcoming London production of Grease has been announced

Billy Elliot Special Offer - 15/06/2007
At Holiday Extras we can now offer a fantastic special offer on Billy Elliot theatre breaks booked before July 31st.

Lord of the Rings - 12/06/2007
Lord of the Rings is due to open on Tuesday June 19th at the London Theatre Royal Drury Lane, after a lenghty preview. See our reviews of the Show..

Grease Is The Word Winners - 11/06/2007
Grease Is The Word is over and the winners are Danny Bayne and Susan McFadden who will go on to star in the West End production of Grease

And the winner is... - 11/06/2007
Any Dream Will Do has finished with Lee Mead winning the coveted role of Joseph in the upcoming West End production

Blue Men Leave The West End - 08/06/2007
The sensational West End show The Blue Man Group has posted closure notices. The three bald, blue men take their last bow on June 24th.

Avenue Q Cast Change - 04/06/2007
There's some new faces on Avenue Q as the hilarious and popular West End musical announces a cast change

Boeing-Boeing Cast Change - 01/06/2007
Boeing-Boeing opened on London's West End in February and has proved a huge success. This stylish reproduction has announced a change in the casting of Bertha

Les Miserables' Cast Change - 31/05/2007
The hugely successful London musical Les Misérables has announced a major cast change that will see seven new faces join the revolution

Siobhan Dillon in Grease - 29/05/2007
Siobhan Dillon, who made it to the final three in How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, has been cast in the role of Patty Simcox in the upcoming revival of Grease

Two West End Shows Extend - 29/05/2007
The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, two of the longest running West End productions, have announced extended booking periods

Final Showdown for Grease and Joseph - 24/05/2007
The BBC has extended the talent search Any Dream Will Do for a further week that will see its final go head to head with Grease Is The Word for viewers

Maxwell Caulfield joins Chicago - 23/05/2007
Maxwell Caulfield, famous for his role in Dynasty, is join the razzle dazzling hit West End production of Chicago for a limited, 5 week, run at the Cambridge theatre.

Spamalot's MidKnight Matinee - 21/05/2007
The Monty Python musical Spamalot is hosting a special 'MidKnight Matinee' to benefit The Theatrical Guild

Get some Treats while you still can.... - 18/05/2007
Treats, the darkly comic West End show starring Billie Piper and Kris Marshall has posted closure notices at the Garrick Theatere

Two leading ladies for The Phantom - 17/05/2007
The role of 'Christine' in The Phantom of the Opera is to be shared by two actresses for the first time in the show's history

A Wicked Theatre Offer - 17/05/2007
At Holiday Extras we're delighted to be able to offer a magical price on a Wicked theatre break, amazing prices for an amazing show

Buddy returns to the West End - 14/05/2007
The huge West End hit Buddy is returning to London's West End in August after a successful UK and international tour

Lord of the Rings Opens - 11/05/2007
Lord of The Rings, the musical adaptation of Tolkien's trilogy, has finally opened on the West End bringing with it a cast full of hobbits, elves, wizards, ents and orcs.

Justin Timberlake at Madame Tussauds - 02/05/2007
Madame Tussauds have unveiled their latest creation - a wax work Justin Timberlake joins the A-list celebrities at this London attraction

Chicago Cast Change - 02/05/2007
Razzle dazzle 'em - the hit West End musical Chicago has announced a cast change for the 3 leading ladies

Wicked Cast Change - 02/05/2007
The magical West End musical Wicked has announced a change in casting as it celebrates its 500,000th audience member

We Will Rock You Extends - 27/04/2007
We Will Rock You is fast approaching its 5th anniversary. To celebrate producers have announced an extended booking period and a special performance.

Sound of Music News - 27/04/2007
Leslie Garrett is leaving The Sound of Music to be replaced by Margaret Preece. The West End musical has also announced an extension

Extended Booking for West End Shows - 25/04/2007
Two hit musicals have extended their booking periods on the West End. There's plenty of opportunity to catch Cabaret and Dirty Dancing until well into 2008

Billy Elliot Extends Booking Period - 25/04/2007
A huge hit with critics and West End audiences alike, Billy Elliot has announced an extension on its booking period until December 2008

Joseph And Grease Ratings - 25/04/2007
As contestents compete for votes, reality shows Any Dream Will Do and Grease Is The Word are competing for audience figures

Spamalot Goes for the Record - 20/04/2007
Spamalot is going for the record, the World Record for the Largest Coconut Orchestra. Head down to Trafalga Square to take part in what promises to be a fantastic event

Boeing Boeing Cast Change - 16/04/2007
The comedic Boeing Boeing is currently delighting West End audiences and has now announced a cast change

Woman In Black Extends - 11/04/2007
The long running West End show The Woman In Black is now booking until February 2008 - which will take it into its 19th year.

Joseph at the Adelphi - 11/04/2007
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is set to return to the West End on July 17th at the Adelphi Theatre

Grease...The Word - 11/04/2007
Grease Is The Word hits the television screens soon and it's been revealed that the eventual winners will be performing all 8 shows of Grease a week

Any Dream Will Do - 11/04/2007
Be sure to tune in to BBC 1 tomorrow night as Any Dream Will Do begins. A new talent search to find a new Joseph, this will be one tv show not to miss

Tickets for The Sound of Music - 11/04/2007
The Sound of Music is a must see musical offered by Holiday Extras as a Theatre Break package! Sound of Music Tickets are here at the best possible value giving you the opportunity to see Lloyd Webber's famous musical first hand!

Lord Of The Rings Coming Soon - 26/03/2007
Hobbits Galore as Tolkien's Middle Earth epic The Lord of the Rings is coming to London's West End on May 9th

Grease Is The Word on the West End - 26/03/2007
Grease is set to return to London's West End hot on the heels of talent search Grease Is The Word

Boeing-Boeing Extension - 23/03/2007
Boeing-Boeing opened in London's West End in February and is already proving a huge hit extending its booking period a further 6 months

Connie Fisher Returns as Maria - 22/03/2007
Connie Fisher has returned to The Sound of Music. As Fisher reduces her workload Aoife Mulholland

Fame Cast Announced - 20/03/2007
The spectacular musical Fame is set to return to London's West End in May and the full cast has just been announced

Guys and Dolls Posts Closure Notices - 19/03/2007
Guys and Dolls, the hit West End production currently starring Don Johnson, has posted closure notices for the end of its booking period

Top Award for Maria - 15/03/2007
How Do You Solve Maria, the talent search won by Connie Fisher, has scooped the RTS Award for entertainment

Cabaret Cast Change - 13/03/2007
West End musical Cabaret has announced a cast change that will see Honor Blackman and Kim Medcalf take to the stage at The Lyric theatre

Lion King Extension - 13/03/2007
The Lion King has been delighting audiences since 1999 and has just announced an extension until January 2008

Sound of Music News - 12/03/2007
Star of The Sound of Music and winner of How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, Connie Fisher is forced to miss 2 weeks of performances due to illness

Fame Returns to West End - 12/03/2007
The hit musical Fame is returning to London's West End and, at Holiday Extras, we'll be offering fantastic prices on tickets to this dance filled production

New West End Shows - 12/03/2007
At Holiday Extras we're expanding our line up of West End shows to include 2 new productions: Boeing-Boeing and Treats.

Kate Moss at Madame Tussauds - 12/03/2007
A wax work of super model Kate Moss has joined the ranks of the stylish wax works at London's Madame Tussauds

Award Winning West End Shows - 12/03/2007
The Whatsonstage Theatregoer's Choice Award winners have been announced and it's great news for West End musicals with Wicked leading the way.

Drowsy Chaperone Hits the West End - 23/02/2007
It's proved a huge success on Broadway and now The Drowsy Chaperone is set to hit London's West End

Record theatre sales in 2006 - 08/02/2007
2006 was a record breaking year for theatre ticket sales in the London. Shows such as Wicked, Dirty Dancing and The Sound of Music made a huge impact in the West End.

Connie Fisher Extends Maria Run - 24/01/2007
Connie Fisher has extended her run as Maria in the hit West End production of The Sound of Music.

Sweeney Returns to Guys and Dolls - 24/01/2007
Claire Sweeney is to return to her role as Miss Adelaide in the West End production of Guys and Dolls.

Lord Of The Rings Cast Announced - 16/01/2007
The full cast of the West End production of Lord of the Rings has been announced and there'll be some familiar faces in Middle Earth

Theatre Museum closes - 09/01/2007
Covent Garden's Theatre Museum has finally closed it's doors to the public, with the collection to be moved to the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The Blue Man Group extends until April 2007 - 27/12/2006
The Olivier Award winning Blue Man Group and their brilliant band are still enthralling audiences in London, since their opening night in November last year. The show will extend at the New London Theatre until April 2007.

West End Stars Dazzle the Royal Variety Performance - 12/12/2006
Performers from some of the West Ends top shows took to the stage on Monday December 4th to entertain the audience at this years Royal Variety Performance. Be sure to tune in to BBC One this evening to catch it.

Christina Aguilera at Madame Tussauds - 11/12/2006
Christina Aguilera is the latest A-list singer to have been immortalised as a waxwork at London's world famous Madame Tussauds

Christmas Theatre - 06/12/2006
It's that time of year again! If you're looking for the perfect gift, then a London theatre break could be the answer...

West End Stars Unite for Charity Christmas Show - 23/11/2006
Performers from some of the West Ends top shows are coming together for a special Christmas show to raise money for the Theatrecares charity.

Guys and Dolls Cast Change - 23/11/2006
Patrick Swayze is to end his performance in the role of Nathan Detroit in the hit West End musical Guys and Dolls on December 2nd with Miami Vice star Don Johnson to take over in January.

Winter Theatre Breaks Offer - 22/11/2006
Take yourself off to London this winter for a top london show with overnight stay - you deserve a break! Plus the prices are great...

West End shows extend - 21/11/2006
Dirty Dancing, Dancing in the Streets and The Sound of Music have all announced they are extending their runs in the West End

Sound of Music Premiere - 16/11/2006
The Sound of Music opened at the London Palladium last night and Connie Fisher, winner of 'How do you solve a problem like Maria' proved her worth to the critics.

National Theatre Awards - 10/11/2006
Nominees for the Evening Standard National Theatre Awards have been announced and competition is feirce this year...

The Sound of Music - 07/11/2006
Simon Shepherd pulls out of his role as Captain Von Trapp just 8 days before opening night.

Billy Elliot Celebratory Gala - 02/11/2006
Sir Elton John is to host a special, charity gala performance of Billy Elliot that will see the one-night-only return of original star Liam Mower in a speacially created performance from director Stephen Daldry

Wicked - 02/11/2006
Wicked has cast a spell over theatreland, taking a record three quarters of a million pounds in ticket sales last week.

Novello Theatre to Lose Footloose - 01/11/2006
The hit West End musical Footloose is to finish it's run at the Novello Theatre on November 11th.

New London Attractions - 26/10/2006
All aboard for our new London attractions! Take an amphibious London Duck Tour or dine at Planet Hollywood, then cruise along the Thames with Catamaran's Cruises - all for a great price!

Dirty Dancing - 25/10/2006
Dirty Dancing opened to a rapturous audience in the West End last night.

Dirty Dancing opens tomorrow - 23/10/2006
One more night till Dirty Dancing opens...

Guys and Dolls Extension - 23/10/2006
Patrick Swayze announces that he is extending his run in 'Guys and Dolls' until Novemeber 25th.

Record Sales for Dirty Dancing Musical - 23/10/2006
The brand new West End musical Dirty Dancing proved just as popular as the 1987 film version when tickets went on sale recently

Biography of Connie Fisher - 23/10/2006
Biography of the newest star of the West End stage, Connie Fisher.

Spamalot Gala Performance - 19/10/2006
Last night saw the Gala Performance of Spamalot, the musical based on the famous film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

Fortnum and Mason Afternoon Tea - 10/10/2006
A luxury afternoon tea is now available with ALL London shows when you book your London theatre breaks with Holiday Extras - pre-theatre afternoon tea is a fabulous dining option and a real treat while in London

Les Misérables 21st Anniversary - 06/10/2006
Bon Anniversaire to the world's longest running musical! Les Misérables turns 21 this Sunday...

Themed London Eye Theatre Breaks - 04/10/2006
Holiday Extras Theatre Breaks can be booked with a special themed London Eye package including a Halloween River Cruise or a Christmas 'Winter Warmer' cruise.

Dirty Dancing Sales Boom - 04/10/2006
It's already broken box office records in Australia and now Dirty Dancing looks set to do the same as it hits London's West End

Cast Announced for Sound of Music - 28/09/2006
The Sound of Music has revealed that the Operatic star Lesley Garrett and well known actor Simon Shepherd will both play lead roles in the London show when it opens on the 15th November

London to Lose Theatre Museum - 28/09/2006
The Victoria and Albert Museum today announced that the Covent Garden Theatre Museum is likely to close for good. The news follows the collapse of talks between the V&A and the Royal Opera House over a proposed partnership

New London Shows from Holiday Extras - 27/09/2006
Holiday Extras are proud to announce an even wider choice of TOP London shows for your London theatre breaks. As of today you can now book theatre breaks to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Donkeys Years

September Theatre Offer - 22/09/2006
Summer has gone and left the Autumn behind. If you are despairing at the lack of sunshine and the end of the holiday season Holiday Extras may have just the thing to cheer you up - the September Offer of the Month

Sinatra At The Palladium - Show Closed - 21/09/2006
After a fantastic run in London's West End, Sinatra has now closed. The London Palladium is now preparing to stage the next big musical in the West End, The Sound Of Music starring Connie Fisher as Maria Von Trapp.

Problem of Maria Solved - 18/09/2006
Saturday 16th August and the moment Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian were waiting for. 7.7 million viewers tuned in to the BBC1 talent search How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria where finalist Connie Fisher was crowned as Maria for the new London show

Sound of Music Preview Tickets - 18/09/2006
New London show, The Sound of Music have announced 4 preview shows before the show opening on 15th November 2006. Holiday Extras have secured a limited number of tickets for previews to the eagerly anticipated new London show, to book call 0800 083 2841.

Spamalot Show on ITV - 15/09/2006
Broadway smash hit, Spamalot, is to be the subject of a new ITV show being screened on Sunday 15th October.

Ashlee Simpson Razzle Dazzles in Chicago - 15/09/2006
Texan born singer, Ashlee Simpson, is the latest in a list of talented stars to take on the role of Roxie Hart in Chicago. Ashlee Simpson is a talented, professional and dedicated performer who will be perfect as sharp, sexy, sassy Roxie Hart in Chicago.

West End Extensions - 13/09/2006
Many TOP West-End shows have extended their run in London. This news has damned reports that interest in London theatre has waned since the bombings in July 2005. These London shows have all been extended due to popular demand for London theatre tickets.

Lloyd Webber Honoured in America - 11/09/2006
UK composer and theatrical producer Andrew Lloyd Webber has long been recognised throughout the UK and Europe for his contribution to theatrical art and musical composition, it is now the turn of the U.S.A to commend his creative genius

Fantastic Theatre Breaks in London - 06/09/2006
Holiday Extras have always prided themselves on being the BEST and now even their London Theatre Breaks are being recognised for the "excellent value" and hassle free booking process

West End Kids Week - 21/08/2006
Kids Week an initiative to spark enthusiasm for theatrical art began in the West End on Friday and with over 16 thousand tickets for the array of organised events and workshops sold, the project is proving popular

Triple Rooms with London Theatre Breaks - 15/08/2006
Choose from 27 TOP London shows, a range of 3 - 5* London hotels, pre-theatre dinner, afternoon tea and even entry to 12 popular London tourist attractions. With London Theatre Breaks you can add an extra night at your hotel and NOW book triple rooms

BBC1 Finalists for Lloyd Webber Musical - 07/08/2006
A double bill of How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria saw the 40 finalists whittled down to a mere 10 on Saturday 6th August. Now the public are left to decide which lucky girl will take the lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's London show Sound of Music

Lord of the Rings Tickets On Sale - 04/08/2006
Holiday Extras Theatre Breaks are pleased to announce that London show tickets are available to book NOW for the spectacular NEW London show The Lord of the Rings

BBC Search for Maria - 01/08/2006
Despite worries regarding the current state of theatre revenue, Lloyd Webber launched his televised search last weekend for the lead role in his up and coming London show The Sound of Music, due for release in November of this year

Two London Shows Soon to Close - 01/08/2006
From the 12th August the West End will be losing two of its resident London shows and this week is your last chance to book Theatre Break tickets before they close

Rat Pack Closing Early - 31/07/2006
Despite confirming the closing date for The Rat Pack Live from Las vegas as the 23rd September 2006, the fantastic swinging tribute show will now close 6 weeks early on the 12th August 2006.

Sound of Music Tickets Available - 28/07/2006
The Sound of Music was one of the biggest box office hits in cinema history. And now, decades later, it proves its staying power as it hits our screens again in the form of a reality TV show, giving us the chance to pick our very own Maria.

Extra Dirty Dancing Tickets Available - 27/07/2006
With ticket sales through the roof and the show not due to start until October, Dirty Dancing's popularity has surpassed expectations.

Queen's 80th Birthday Exhibition - 26/07/2006
This year's celebration of The Queen's 80th birthday heralds a NEW exhibition on display at Buckingham Palace.

Rat Pack to Close in September - 24/07/2006
On 23 September 2006, the popular show is due to finish at the Savoy Theatre, 2 months earlier than anticipated, making way for Trevor Nunns staging of Gershwins Porgy and Bess

Dancing in the Streets - 24/07/2006
Theatre lovers will be pleased to hear that this popular London Musical, celebrating the best of Motown, will be continuing its run in the West End. From 1 August 2006, Dancing in the Streets can be seen at the Playhouse.

Matinee Performance for the Phantom - 18/07/2006
The breathtaking musical The Phantom of the Opera is now available with Theatre Breaks on a Saturday afternoon

We Will Rock You A Bit More - 17/07/2006
Thursday 11th May marks the fifth anniversary of the West End musical extravaganza We Will Rock You and in order to celebrate in style the hit show has announced a special performance

Wicked Final Cast Announced - 13/07/2006
Over the past few weeks the cast for the enchanting new musical Wicked based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has been steadily growing. On Friday of last week the producers of the show made their final casting announcement

Live Advert Theatre Campaign - 13/07/2006
Visit London have announced the first ever theatre advert campaign. Scripted and produced specifically for the theatre, it will be performed live across Europe and the US.

NEW shows for Theatre Breaks - 13/07/2006
Now with Holiday Extras choose the perfect London theatre break for you - we have added two more TOP London shows to our already extensive portfolio so that you can choose the best show and ultimately theatre break for you

Theatre Museum Threatened with Closure - 13/07/2006
As has been reported recently in the national press and on the news the Covent Garden London Theatre Musuem has been threatened with closure

Patrick Swayze in the West End - 13/07/2006
Patrick Swayze the star of the original cult classic movie Dirty Dancing, is to make his West End stage debut in the hit show Guys and Dolls

Offer of the Month - 13/07/2006
Theatre Breaks have launched a brand NEW offer - every month a different set of West End shows and an overnight stay in a TOP London hotel will be on offer, giving you the chance to experience London theatre at its best

Mothers Day Treat - 13/07/2006
A very special treat for mothers day. Book a London theatre break that includes good seats at a top London Show, and a stay in a comfortable 3 or four star London hotel.

Judging Panel Decided for Lloyd Webber Programme - 13/07/2006
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria has added further judges to the panel that will make or break a budding actress' dream. Andrew Lloyd Webber is using his NEW reality style show to find the leading role in his latest West End production

Lord of the Rings Finds UK Home - 13/07/2006
The eagerly anticipated adaptation of J.R.R Tolkein's Lord of the Rings has confirmed its West End location for the transfer to the UK in June 2007

London Attractions - 13/07/2006
The brand NEW offer with Holiday Extras Theatre Breaks means cut price entry at some of London's TOP attractions - choose from 13 TOP London attractions to make the most of your London Theatre Break

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria - 13/07/2006
Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for the perfect Maria to star in his latest West End production The Sound of Music begins with nationwide open auditions

Footloose Opens Next Week - 13/07/2006
The brand new musical Footloose opens in London's West End on the 12th April and it looks like it will have you dancing in the aisles before you know it

Billy Elliot and Footloose Extend - 13/07/2006
Two of the West End's biggest and most popular shows have announced further extensions to their runs in London. Book your tickets online today to avoid disappointment

Daddy Cool Postpones Opening - 13/07/2006
The sensational new musical set to the distinctive sound of the 70's and in particular the legendary West Indian band Boney M, Daddy Cool has announced a delay in it's opening

Afternoon Tea Offer - 13/07/2006
We are offering you the chance to dine surrounded by the pure elegance of the St James's restaurant at the famous London store Fortnum and Mason.

We Will Rock You Cast Change - 30/11/1999
We Will Rock You is now in its seventh year and has just changed the main cast. Be sure to catch this box office smash from 1st October onwards.

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