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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams have brought the fantastic, timeless musical The Sound of Music back to the West End. Based on the story of governess Mary, hired by widowed Captain Von Trapp to mind his seven boisterous children, The Sound of Music is one of the most popular musicals in history. Book online today!

The Building Design of The London Palladium
The London Palladium Theatre is one of London's largest theatres, boasting 2,286 seats. Designed in 1910 by Frank Matcham, the Palladium has been described as a 'gigantic and opulent palace'.
Now a Grade II Listed building, the lavish auditorium incorporates parts of the former circus building and Matcham retained Owen Lewis' original 1868 frontage.

The History of The London Palladium
There has been a place of entertainment on the site of the London Palladium Theatre since 1870.
The first hall was called 'The Corinthian Bazaar', then 'Hengler’s Circus.' Later, a skating rink was fitted on the site of Hengler’s Circus known as the National Skating Palace which held The Skating World Championship in 1898.
The Palladium, designed by Frank Matcham, opened on Boxing Day 1910 and began a tradition of presenting variety and West End Pantomimes. Originally named The Palladium, the theatre became The London Palladium in 1934.
In 1931 a group of six comedians formed what became to be known as the 'Crazy Gang' and occupied the London Palladium until 1939.
In the 1950's, The London Palladium became a household name with the weekly live television variety show 'Sunday Night at The London Palladium'. In its heyday 28 million viewers tuned into the show which always opened with the Tiller Girls and closed with all the acts waving goodbye from the famous revolving stage.
The Beatles' first major television appearance was on "Sunday Night at the London Palladium" in 1963 sparking what was later called "Beatlemania".
In the late 1980's the venue was once again the setting for the popular ITV variety show,'Live From the Palladium' compared by Jimmy Tarbuck.
From the 1980's the London Palladium became synonymous with large scale musicals such as 'The King and I', 'Singing in the Rain' the Opera North/Royal Shakespeare Company's production of 'Show Boat' and 'Oliver!'.
In 2000 the theatre was acquired by Andrew Lloyd Webber 's Really Useful Theatre Company.

Facilities at The London Palladium
The auditorium at the London Palladium is air-conditioned, has infra-red or loop sound amplification and caters for wheelchair users.
Location of The London Palladium
The theatre is on Argyll Street in Soho.

Relevant Information for The Sound of Music - The London Show

Biography of Summer Strallen
Hollyoaks actress Summer Strallen had been cast as Maria in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Sound Of Music, and is due to take over from Connie Fisher in February

Sound of Music
The West End revival from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams is finally here and it promises to be every inch as good as the original 1965 film starring Julie Andrews

Biography of Connie Fisher
Biography of new star of the West End stage Connie Fisher. 23 Year old Connie worked in a call centre before entering the BBC show, How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria. Connie will now be playing the lead role of Maria Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.

Music from The Sound of Music
The tone of the production is set by its musical accompaniments, you twist and turn, feel elated and deflated with the rise and fall of the beautiful melodies. Sing-a-long, tap your feet, belt it from the rooftops

Sound of Music Dinner
Ascots Restaurant is situated in the Radisson Berkshire Hotel on Oxford Street. Ascots offers the chance relax in luxurious surroundings before the show and to enjoy modern British cuisine

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