The Dorchester Theatre Guide December 2019 / January 2020

The DorchesterTheatre DeskLocated in the lobby Open: Mon – Fri 9.30am – 6pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm

9 to 5 – The MusicalSavoy Theatre Strand

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 30mTumble outta’ bed and stumble to Dolly Parton’s rip-roaring West End musical, about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

Everybody’s Talking About JamieApollo Theatre Shaftesbury Ave

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 40mJamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness and into the spotlight in a fearless, funny, fabulous brand new musical.

Ian Mckellen On StageHarold Pinter Theatre Panton St

Closes 5 JanTue-Sat 7.30pm, Sun 3pm Running time: 2h 30mSir Ian McKellen brings his one-man show, Shakespeare, Tolkien, Others and You to the West End, with stories and anecdotes from his illustrious career.

Come From AwayPhoenix Theatre Charing Cross Rd

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 1h 40m (no interval)

This joyous new musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers that became grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11.

& JulietShaftesbury Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue

Mon-Sat 7.30pm Thurs & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 30mA riotous comic blast of fun and glorious pop music, & Juliet proves when it comes to love, there’s always life after Romeo…

Les MisérablesSondheim TheatreShaftesbury Avenue

From 18 Dec | Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 50m This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century”.

Cyrano de BergeracPlayhouse Theatre Northumberland Av

From 27 Nov Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm. Running time: TBCJames McAvoy celebrates Cyrano’s powerful and resonant resistance against overwhelming odds in a new adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s masterwork.

Dear Evan HansenNoël Coward Theatre St Martin’s Lane

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm. Running time: 2h 30mStriking a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, this is a six-time Tony Award®-winning musical about life and the way we live it.

Death of a SalesmanPiccadilly Theatre Denman St

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm Running time: 2h 45mMarianne Elliott co-directs with Miranda Cromwell, bringing a unique vision to Arthur Miller’s iconic play, seen through the eyes of an African-American family.

The Lion KingLyceum Theatre Wellington St

Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Sat & Sun 2.30pm Running time: 2h 30mDisney’s award-winning musical follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

AmelieThe Other Palace Palace Street

Mon-Sat 7.30pm Thurs & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 15mCome and be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection and sees possibilities around every corner.

Body WorldsLondon Pavilion Piccadilly Circus

Open 10am-7pm dailyDiscover the beauty beneath your skin at the brand-new and interactive London Museum Experience for all ages.

A Christmas CarolThe Old Vic The Cut

Closes 18 JanPlease check for performance schedule. Running time: TBCMatthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment.

The Book of MormonPrince of Wales Theatre Coventry Street

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 30mTwo naive Mormon missionaries spread the word of the Latter-day Saints in Uganda in a savage and satirical show from the creators of South Park.

Ghost StoriesAmbassadors Theatre West St

Closes 4 Jan. Mon-Thu 7.30pm, Fri 7pm & 9.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Running time: 1h 30m (no interval)A fully sensory and electrifying encounter, Ghost Stories is the ultimate twisted love-letter to horror and an edge-of-your-seat theatrical experience.

Girl From The North CountryGielgud Theatre Shaftesbury Ave

From 10 Dec | Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pmRunning time: 2h 30mReimagining the music of Bob Dylan as roof-raising ensemble pieces and soul-stirring solos, this is a heartbreaking and universal story about family and love.

The Comedy About aBank RobberyCriterion Theatre Piccadilly Circus

Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm & 7pm | Running time: 2h 30mA priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, but in a town where everyone’s a crook what could possibly go wrong?

Harry Potterand the Cursed ChildPalace Theatre Shaftesbury AveWed 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm, Sun 1pm & 6.30pm Running time: Part one: 2h 40m, Part two: 2h 35mBased on an original newstory by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first to be presented on stage.

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Curtains A musical whodunnitWyndhams Theatre Charing Cross Rd

13 Dec-11 Jan Please check performance schedule. Running time: TBCStarring Jason Manford and Carley Stenson, this hilarious whodunnit is packed full of catchy songs, unforgettable characters and plot twists galore!

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Mamma Mia! The PartyThe 02 Peninsula Square

Tue-Sun 7.30pm Sat & Sun 1pm Running time: 4hSpend a magical summer evening with friends in a special Greek island taverna, where the host’s only rules are dance, dine and have the time of your lives!

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE

Magic Goes WrongVaudeville Theatre Strand

From 14 Dec | Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm , Sun 2pm & 7pmRunning time: 2h 10mIn the next ‘Goes Wrong’ comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event.

Mamma Mia!Novello Theatre Aldwych

Mon-Sat 7.45pm, Thu & Sat 3pm Running time: 2h 45mThe sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll unfolds to the magic of ABBA’s timeless pop masterpieces.

The MousetrapSt Martin’s Theatre West St

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Tue & Thu 3pm, Sat 4pmRunning time: 2h 20mThe Mousetrap continues to run and run by keeping audiences on the edge of their seat in this masterful whodunit by the “Queen of Mystery”.

Six The MusicalArts Theatre Great Newport St

Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8pm, Thu 6pm & 8.30pm, Sat 4pm, Sun 4pm & 7pm Running time: 1h 15m (no interval)From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic in a 75-minute celebration of 21st-century girl power.

The Woman in BlackFortune Theatre Russell St

Tue-Sat 8pm, Tue & Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm | Running time: 2hThis gripping production of the acclaimed ghost story is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.

The Play that Goes WrongDuchess Theatre Catherine St

Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm & 7pmRunning time: 2h 5mAccident-prone thespians are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong...does!

School of RockGillian Lynne Theatre Drury Lane

Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm Running time: 2h 30mDewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star takes a class of straight-A pupils at a prestigious prep school to a Battle of the Bands contest.

Witness for the ProsecutionLondon County Hall Belvedere Rd

Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 3pm | Running time: 2h 25m Experience the intensity and drama of Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting on London’s Southbank.

Irving Berlin’sWhite ChristmasDominion Theatre Tottenham Court Road

From 15 Nov – 4 JanRunning time: TBCMake it a magical Christmas with this timeless romantic comedy to warm hearts of all ages, lighting up the Dominion for a strictly limited festive season.

WaitressAdelphi Theatre The Strand

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm | Running time: 2h 30mWaitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage.

Phantom Of The OperaHer Majesty’s Theatre Haymarket

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm | Running time: 2h 30mAndrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score, jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking effects combine to bring this tragic love story to life.

A Taste of HoneyLyric Theatre Shaftesbury Ave

From 5 DecMon-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm | Running time: 2h 15m A gritty depiction of working-class life in post-war Britain and an exhilarating portrayal of the vulnerabilities and strengths of the female spirit.

Thriller - LiveLyric Theatre Shaftesbury Ave

Tue-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 4pm & 8pm, Sun 3.30pm & 7.30pm Running time: 2h 20m With hit songs and dazzling choreography, Thriller is a high octane show celebrating the career of the world’s undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Matilda the MusicalCambridge Theatre Earlham St

Tue-Fri 7pm, Wed 2pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 3pm Running time: 2h 40mThis captivating musical revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change her destiny.

WickedApollo Victoria Theatre Wilton Rd

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm | Running time: 2h 45m Ambassadors Lounge Hospitality Packages now available! Telling the wondrous ‘untold’ tale of the Witches of Oz, Wicked conjures up a truly spellbinding potion of ingenious wit and profound emotion.

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Touching the VoidDuke of York’s Theatre St. Martin’s Lane

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm | Running time: 2h 25mLife-affirming and often darkly funny, this thrilling adaptation charts a struggle for survival on the perilous Siula Grande mountain in the Peruvian Andes.

Mary PoppinsPrince Edward Theatre Old Compton St

Mon & Thu-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 7pm, Thu, Sat & Sun 2.30pm Running time: 2h 50mThe story of the world’s favourite Nanny is spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.

NutcrackerLondon Coliseum St Martin’s Ln

11 Dec-5 Jan | Please check for performance scheduleRunning time: 2h 15mOver 100 dancers and musicians bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s popular score played live.

Only Fools and Horses – The MusicalTheatre Royal Haymarket

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 30mLoveable rogues The Trotters of Peckham return in a brand-new, home-grown British musical spectacular of laughs and dodgy dealings.

Tina – The Tina Turner MusicalAldwych Theatre Aldwych

Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm | Running time: 2h 40mFrom humble beginnings in Nutbush to global Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race.

Noises OffGarrick Theatre Charing Cross Road

Closes 4 Jan Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Running time: 2h 10mMichael Frayn’s iconic backstage comedy takes us behind the scenes in a hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre.

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