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London theatre tickets for 7th January 2024

Plays and musicals open on the 7th January 2024

Mark Gatiss and Nicholas Farrell star in this famous Dickensian ghost story
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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 Alexandra Palace, Wood Green
A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story
This Christmas, Dickens meets Doyle in this clever fusion of comedy and drama.
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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 Marylebone Theatre, Camden
A Sherlock Carol
This is the real Cinderella story direct from the mouths of those so called Ugly Sisters!
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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 Other Palace Studio, Victoria
A Very Very Bad Cinderella
Featuring a setlist of hit songs, see ABBA’s avatars accompanied by a 10-piece live band, at the custom-built ABBA Arena in London.
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 To 5th Jan 2025
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 ABBA Arena, Stratford
Abba Voyage
Ain't Too Proud the musical recounts the epic legacy of R&B icon group The Temptations.
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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 Prince Edward Theatre, Soho
Ain't Too Proud
The blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's West End as a groundbreaking new musical adventure.
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 To 22nd Dec 2024
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 Adelphi Theatre, Strand
Back to the Future - The Musical
Derren has created a new show starring a multi-talented cast of seven who will perform MAGIC LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN.
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 To 31st Jan 2024
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 Criterion Theatre, Strand
Derren Brown Presents - Unbelievable
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown announces his astounding new show Unbelievable!
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 To 7th Apr 2024
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 Criterion Theatre, Strand
Derren Brown presents Unbelievable Tickets
Prepare to fall in love with Disney’s Frozen all over again, as the brand-new theatrical experience is now open at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
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 To 8th Sep 2024
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 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Aldwych
Frozen The Musical
The Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale Hansel and Gretel transforms the Globe Theatre this winter
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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 Shakespeare's Globe, Southwark
Hansel and Gretel
Oh, what a night! It has been announced that Jersey Boys is returning to the West End stage with a limited run at the newly reopened Trafalgar Theatre.
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 To 28th Jan 2024
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 Trafalgar Theatre, Whitehall
Jersey Boys
This first-class experience features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented guys performing heart-racing dance routines in front of, above and all around you.
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 To 29th Jun 2025
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 The Theatre at Hippodrome Casino (over 18s only), Soho
Magic Mike Live
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
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 To 29th Mar 2025
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 Novello Theatre, Aldwych
Mamma Mia
Matilda the Musical is inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly.
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 To 25th May 2025
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Location:
 Cambridge Theatre, Soho
Matilda The Musical
Join over 100 dancers and musicians from English National Ballet as they enchantingly bring Nutcracker to life.
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 To 7th Jan 2024
Location:
 London Coliseum, Trafalgar Square
Nutcracker - English National Ballet
In this brand-new special production, over 50 dancers and musicians will lead you on a whirlwind ride of this classic ballet's most beloved moments, all set to the music of Tchaikovsky�s world-renowned score.
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 To 12th Jan 2025
Location:
 London Coliseum, Trafalgar Square
Nutcracker Delights
One of Stephen Sondheim‘s most ambitious works comes to The Menier Chocolate Factory
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 To 25th Feb 2024
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 Menier Chocolate Factory, Southwark
Pacific Overtures
The dense, tropical landscapes of Neverland await in the high-flying adventure of Peter Pan!
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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Location:
 Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston Upon Thames
Peter Pan
Don’t miss Peter Pan Goes Wrong in London this Christmas and brace yourselves for an awfully big adventure!
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 To 14th Jan 2024
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Location:
 Lyric Theatre, Soho
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
For the first time bringing together the traditions of Pantomime and Jewish storytelling, Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Pig is traditional Pantomime magic at its best.
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 To 7th Jan 2024
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 JW3, Hampstead
Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Pig
From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take the mic to tell their tales.
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 To 4th May 2025
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 Vaudeville Theatre, Strand
Six
Brought to you by the creators of the Above the Stag pantos and following a highly successful run of queer adult pantos, London’s raunchiest and most popular adult-only pantomime company are bringing their sexiest show yet to 2023.
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 To 13th Jan 2024
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 Charing Cross Theatre, Trafalgar Square
Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick
Experience the world of Stranger Things like never before with the electrifying new production, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, inspired by the original series.
Booking:
 To 15th Dec 2024
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 Phoenix Theatre, Soho
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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.
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 To 29th Sep 2024
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 Arts Theatre, Soho
The Choir of Man
Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Booking:
 To 7th Jan 2024
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Location:
 Garrick Theatre, Soho
The Gruffalo’s Child
Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands.
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 To 19th Oct 2024
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 Lyceum Theatre, Covent Garden
The Lion King
When a production of the fictitious whodunnit mystery play, The Murder at Haversham Manor, is put on by the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, disaster awaits them at every turn. Behold as everything that could possibly go wrong does.
Booking:
 To 4th May 2025
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 Duchess Theatre, Aldwych
The Play That Goes Wrong
This incredible children’s book by award-wining duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler bounds off the page and onto the stage, complete with music and puppets.
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 To 5th Jan 2025
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 St Martin's Theatre, Soho
The Smartest Giant in Town
A jukebox musical based on the, often tumultuous, life and legendary music of International recording artist Tina Turner.
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 To 31st May 2025
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 Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Wicked the Musical, is the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz.
Booking:
 To 1st Jun 2025
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 Apollo Victoria Theatre, Pimlico South
Wicked
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama presented in a courtroom setting.
Booking:
 To 30th Mar 2025
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Location:
 London County Hall, Southwark
Witness for the Prosecution