Photo credit Catherine Ashmore Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail SPAMALOT is the new musical directed by Mike Nichols with a book by Eric Idle and an entirely new score created by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table and featuring a bevy of beautiful show girls not to mention cows killer rabbits and French people Monty Python's SPAMALOT has been hailed as "a no-holds-barred smash" (The New Yorker) and "the best musical to open on Broadway this year." (The New York Times) Sanjeev Bhaskar is to join the cast of the multi award-winning record-breaking Monty Python’s SPAMALOT to be crowned as the new Arthur the King of the Britons. Also joining the new cast are...

“THE FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN” - Sky News In a Downtown New York neighbourhood a bright eyed college graduate called Princeton is looking for a new place to live. With a tiny bank balance he is about to come face to face with the reality of life on AVENUE Q however a variety of weird and wonderful new friends help lead Princeton on a hilarious journey of self-discovery. This is the must-see hit show of the year and a guaranteed laugh-out-loud night out.

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HAMLET by William Shakespeare Cast includes Jude Law Artistic Director Michael Grandage will direct Jude Law as Hamlet – the final production in the company’s year long residency at the Wyndham’s Theatre. The production opens on 3 June 2009 with previews from 29 May and runs until 22 August. The King of Denmark is dead.

Consumed with grief Prince Hamlet determines to avenge his father’s apparent murder with devastating consequences for his family and the kingdom. “I feel privileged to be part of the Donmar West End season and to be directed by the company’s Artistic Director Michael Grandage on Hamlet. It was Ken who brought me to this project and with his support and guidance as one of the greatest Hamlets of all time and with Michael directing...

IVANOV by Anton Chekhov in a new version by Tom Stoppard Cast includes Kenneth Branagh Director Michael Grandage Once a man of limitless promise Ivanov is plunged into debt. His marriage is in crisis and his evenings are spent negotiating loans avoiding love affairs and fighting to resist the small town jealousies and intrigues which threaten to engulf his life. Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in Chekhov’s explosive portrait of a man plagued with self-doubt and despair which vividly captures the electrifying atmosphere of Russia on the brink of change.

The sell-out Menier Chocolate Factory production is transferring to the Playhouse Theatre for a strictly limited season starring Douglas Hodge and Denis Lawson. The idyllic existence of Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin star of the LA CAGE AUX FOLLES club is threatened when Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing politician who wants to close down the local colourful nightlife! With a visit from the prospective in-laws imminent they all decide to take drastic action to hide their lifestyle...but can they keep it up? Jerry Herman’s (Hello Dolly! Mack and Mabel and Mame) fabulous score includes I Am What I Am The Best of Times and Song on the Sand. LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is a timeless and deliciously funny tale of family values...

MADAME DE SADE by Yukio Mishima translated from the Japanese by Donald Keene Cast includes Judi Dench Director Michael Grandage Against her mother’s wishes Renée remains vehemently devoted to her husband the Marquis de Sade the notorious aristocrat imprisoned in the Bastille for his lurid escapades and licentious behaviour. Set in Paris as it hurtles towards a violent revolution Mishima’s poetic masterpiece brings to life the fascinating story of the Marquis de Sade told through the eyes of six remarkable women.

TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare Cast includes Derek Jacobi Director Michael Grandage Shipwrecked and fearing her twin brother dead Viola is swept onto the shores of Illyria. Disguising herself as a boy she takes a post in the Duke’s court and on his behalf attempts to woo his loved one the Lady Olivia. Derek Jacobi plays Malvolio in Shakespeare’s romantic comedy of mistaken identity infatuation and broken hearts.

Led by the company’s Artistic Director David Bintley Birmingham Royal Ballet makes a welcome return to Sadler’s Wells with two compelling programmes. Oct 28th - 30th Beauty and The Beast tells the classic tale of a beautiful girl and her beastly captor and their discovery of the meaning of true love. This fairytale of passion and prejudice is choreographed by David Bintley who weaves some delightful new twists into this timeless fable.

Oct 31st – 1st Nov Stravinsky: A Celebration! pays homage to the great composer Igor Stravinsky. Based on Russian legend the enthralling Firebird is performed alongside Petrushka a story of a rebellious puppet's bid for love and freedom and Michael Corder's brand new version of Le Baiser de la fée based on Hans...

After wowing audiences at Sadler’s Wells and receiving an Olivier Award nomination last year for his first ever UK performances the undisputed master of tap makes a much-anticipated return. After making his Broadway debut at the tender age of 12 alongside Sammy Davis Jr Glover’s mastery of tap soon saw him shoot to fame. Over the years he has worked on a truly diverse range of projects from pop videos for P Diddy to a film with Spike Lee – not to mention picking up a Tony Award along the way.

Glover’s unique style delivers much more than you might expect from a tap dance performance. Watching him tap out a bass rhythm with one foot and then simultaneously overlay complex riffs with the other is an awe-inspiring display of skill. His new show Bare Soundz once...

Billy Elliot The Musical nominated for an extraordinary nine Laurence Olivier Awards as it breaks Victoria Palace Box Office Records Winner of "Best Musical" at the Evening Standard Awards Set in the North East Billy Elliot is a funny heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s dream. This original story captured the hearts of people around the world when the movie was released in October 2000. This poignant film broke box office records worldwide and was nominated for a raft of awards including 3 Golden Globes 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards.

The original multi-award winning creative team from the film: director Stephen Daldry writer Lee Hall and choreographer Peter Darling are joined by music legend Elton John the most celebrated UK singer song-writer of the last...