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Crazy For You theatre break $30 Direct from a sell-out run at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London's most joyous musical has tap danced into the West End! Hailed by critics as a musical triumph, CRAZY FOR YOU has received more five star reviews than any other musical this year. Packed full of George and Ira Gershwin?smost beautiful and memorable songs including 'I Got Rhythm', 'Someone To Watch Over Me', 'Embraceable You' and 'Nice Work If You Can Get It', this outrageously feel-good theatrical experience is thrilling brought to the stage by a multi-Olivier-Award-winning creative team. A glittering spectacle that brings audiences to their feet night after night, don't miss the 'best, most sublime song and dance spectacular you'll see this year' -Paul Phear, Magic 105.4 |
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Chicago theatre break $63 NEW JOINT. SAME JAZZ. This autumn a new chapter opens in the history of Broadway's most successful show. Having snatched the crown of the longest running American musical from A Chorus Line, the London production of Chicago returns to the West End from 7th November at its new home; the Garrick Theatre.Entering what will be its 15th year in London, this universal tale of fame, fortune and. all that jazz, recounts the kiss-and-tell tale of chorus girl Roxie Hart who kills her lover; her rivalry with glamorous double-murderer Velma Kelly and their slick lawyer, Billy Flynn's attempts to keep his clients from Death Row.From the unforgettable first blast of All That Jazz right through to the last note of its sizzling jazz-drenched score and from the sensuous choreography inspired by the legendary Bob Fosse to its sensational performers, Chicago is a musical phenomenon like no other.Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner America Ferrera, known across the world as 'Ugly Betty' from the hit TV series of the same name, swaps her trademark braces for fishnets from 7 November for eight weeks only, when she makes her British stage debut as the alluring publicity-seeker 'Roxie Hart'. |
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Wicked theatre break $66 There has never been a better time to experience "the hit musical with brains, heart and courage" (The Sunday Telegraph) as it flies into its sixth spellbinding year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West."A major hit with audiences and critics alike" (BBC News), Wicked has been voted by theatregoers as London's Most Popular Show (2010 Olivier Award), Best Night Out (2011 Evening Standard Theatre Award) and Best West End Show (2011 and 2010 Whatsonstage.com Award).Experience this unforgettable musical and discover that you've not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz. Cast includes: Rachel Tucker, Gina Beck and Matt Willis. |
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Jackie Mason - Fearless theatre break $62 The US Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning comic legend, Jackie Mason, is back in London with an all new show - Fearless. This is Jackie's farewell to the UK and the last chance for audiences to see one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time.Jackie's brand-new show Fearless will include daily updates on the US presidential race, as well as a merciless look at British politics and, of course, his uniquely hilarious take on every day life. Audiences can expect to hear plenty about David Cameron, Twitter, the Olympic Games, the economic crisis, Obama, Sarah Palin and a whole lot more. As Jackie says, 'If it's in the news, it's in the show!'Jackie's acerbic, irreverent and decidedly politically incorrect humour has won him sell-out runs in the West End and a record-breaking 23 year stint on Broadway. Also known for his award-winning guest appearances on The Simpsons, Jackie consistently appears in the top 10 lists of the greatest stand-up comics of all time. |
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Legally Blonde theatre break $71 College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone serious, Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School! Following huge critical acclaim, Legally Blonde the Musical has taken the West End by storm. Led by Tony award-winning director and Olivier nominated choreographer Jerry Mitchell, and now in its second year, this is the most fashionable ticket in town! Starring Carley Stenson and Peter Davison. Seats in row F and G in the Upper Circle are restricted view with a handrail in front. |
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Phantom of the Opera theatre break $74 Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece The Phantom of The Opera, continues its unprecendented West End run.Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of The Paris Opera House and manifests the mythic opera ghost in terrifying reality. With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special effects ever to have been created for the stage, The Phantom of the Opera is a musical phenomenon. It received its world premiere at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on 9th October 1986 and has since played over 9,500 performances in London. Worldwide it has been seen in 90 cities and has won more than 50 major theatre awards.Please Note: the sides of the Grand Circle are side view restricted. The rear of the Stalls and Royal Circle are restricted by the overhang. |
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Stomp theatre break $50 Celebrating its 7th sensational year in London, STOMP is now FRESHER, FASTER AND FUNNIER than ever before, with new routines, new choreography and new music. This multi-award winning show has a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance. Eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good rhythm. Stalls Rows O-R are slightly restricted view due to the overhang of the Circle. |
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39 Steps theatre break $52 John Buchan's THE 39 STEPS - memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 - is thrillingly adapted for the stage. Nothing has been cut from this hilarious and spectacular version of Britain's most spell -binding thriller - legendary scenes include the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the death-defying (or nearly!) finale at the London Palladium! With four actors playing a minimum of one hundred and thirty nine roles, THE 39 STEPS is the most astonishing theatrical tour de force of the year. Please Note: seats with a face value of £25 in the rear stalls are classed as restricted view |
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Jersey Boys theatre break $76 Jersey Boys follows the rags-to-riches tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as they work their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom, and features such hits as 'Sherry,' 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,' 'Oh, What a Night' and many more. Directed by Des McAnuff, with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Bob Crewe and The Four Seasons' own Bob Gaudio, it has won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical. McAnuff is on board for the London version of the show, as are the Broadway creative team: choreographer Sergio Trujillo, production designer Klara Zieglerova, lighting designer Binkley and costume designer Jess Goldstein.The smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS celebrated an incredible 1500 performances in London on Wednesday 28 September. This musical has now been seen by over 1.5 million people and is firmly established as one of the West End's longest running and most popular shows. |
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Sweeney Todd theatre break $78 Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre,?Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production of?Sweeney Todd?transfers to London's West End for a limited season from 10 March 2012.?Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece,?Sweeney Todd?stars distinguished musical performer?Michael Ball?as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress?Imelda Staunton?as the devoted Mrs Lovett.?Set amongst London's seedy side streets and laced with Sondheim's characteristically brilliant wit and dark humour, the musical depicts Sweeney Todd's savage quest for justice and retribution after years of false imprisonment.?Aided and abetted by the pie-shop owner, Mrs Lovett, he sets out to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family.Combining a brutal sensibility with elements of English music hall, the production offers a fascinating portrait of a man driven to madness by injustice.Please Note: suitable for ages 12+Audio-described performance: Wednesday 16th May, 2.30pmCaptioned performance: Tuesday 22nd May, 7.30pm |
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Matilda The Musical theatre break $68 Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfers to London's West End this October.Roald Dahl's much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly? and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.Her parents think she is a nuisance and she thinks, quite rightly, they are only interested in watching telly. Life is not much better at school, where the monstrous headmistress Miss Trunchbull terrifies both students and teachers ALIKE.?Then one day Matilda discovers she has a very special power and decides it's time the grown-ups were taught a lesson. Be warned, the children are revolting. Suitable for ages 6+No performances on Mondays.Captioned performances: Thursday 12 April 7.30pm, Wednesday 13 June 7.30pm, Saturday 18 August 2.30pm, Sunday 21 October? 2.30pmAudio-described performances: Wednesday 21 March 2.30pm, Sunday 10 June 3pm, Thursday 30 August 7.30pm, Thursday 11 October 7.30pm |
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Top Hat theatre break $65 It's time to 'put on your top hat and brush off your tails'Seventy-seven years after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers lit up Hollywood's silver screen with one of the greatest dance musicals of all time, RKO Pictures' Top Hat is coming to the West End. Judging by the sensational reviews, standing ovations and sold out theatres around the country on its pre-London tour, it has been well worth the wait.Tom Chambers (Holby City heartthrob and Strictly Come Dancing winner) plays the irrepressible Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society model Dale Tremont, played by triple Olivier Award nominee Summer Strallen (Love Never Dies, The Sound of Music, The Drowsy Chaperone).Packed full of Irving Berlin's greatest hits, stunning tap, romantic ballroom and a little bit of Busby Berkeley thrown in for good measure, Top Hat is a giddy, glorious celebration of 1930s song and dance, featuring magnificent sets, over 200 costumes and a love story that will set the pulses racing! |
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Les Miserables theatre break $74 Les Miserables has indisputably become the world's most popular musical, having been seen by over 55 million people worldwide, in 40 countries and in 21 languages and is approaching its 25th year. From its celebrated opening in London in October 1985, this adaptation immediately captured the imagination and enthusiasm of the theatre-going public. Set in 19th century France, the dramatic score includes the songs 'On My Own', 'One Day More' and 'Do You Hear The People Sing?'.There have been 31 cast recordings of Les Miserables, including the multi-platinum London cast album and the Grammy Award-winning Broadway cast and complete symphonic albums. The video of the 10th Anniversary Royal Albert Hall Gala Concert has sold well over one million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling musical videos in the UK.The Cameron Mackintosh/Royal Shakespeare Company production of "LES MISERABLES" by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch?nberg, is based on the novel by Victor Hugo, has lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer and music by Claude-Michel Sch?nberg, with original text by Alain Boublil and additional material by James Fenton. "LES MISERABLES" is adapted and directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird.Ramin Karimloo will play Jean Valjean from the 28th November. He will not perform on the 28th December matinee or the matinee and evening show on the 29th December. He is also on holiday 16-20th January |
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The Pajama Men - In The Middle of No One theatre break $63 The Pajama Men - aka Mark Chavez and Shenoah Allen - take on the West End with their brand new show In the Middle of No One after a successful run at the Soho Theatre. A fast-paced comedy thriller about love, alien abduction, the pressure cooker of solitude and the spirit of adventure, it is presented in the Pajama Men's trademark style of blink-of-an-eye character switches and plot twists, underscored with unflinching joke telling. In The Middle of No One is a bizarre flight of fancy-pants.Suitable for 12+ |
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Master Class theatre break $46 Don't miss Master Class, an extraordinary insight into the life and loves of Maria Callas, the iconic opera singer whose turbulent private life and fiery temperament were as astonishing as her formidable talents. Inspired by her master classes of the early 70s, this is a riveting, hilarious and intensely moving portrayal of the sacrifice and heartache behind the artist, the diva and the legend.With an electrifying performance from Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly (Cagney and Lacey) as the troubled and infamous Maria Callas, Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play Master Class was a smash-hit on Broadway and now arrives in the West End for a strictly limited season. |
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Mousetrap theatre break $69 Agatha Christie's legendary whodunit is still packing them in after more than 50 years in the West End. The world's longest running play has lost none of its form. Indeed, the reputation of this murder mystery masterpeice goes from strength to strength as new generations of theatregoers are tricked and teased by a plot with more twists than a really twisty thing!A group of people gathered in a remote part of the countryside discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.A cracking yarn and an irresistible treat for amateur sleuths everywhere! |
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Singin' In The Rain theatre break $68 From the golden age of musicals to the West End, Singin' In The Rain brings the glamour of the MGM film to the Palace theatre. Set at a time of change in the film world, Singin' In The Rain follows silent movie star Dan Lockwood who has everything he could ever want; fame, adulation and even a well-publicised romance with his co-star Lina Lamont. But there are rumours doing the rounds of a new kind of film that could alter everything, a kind of film where actors talk. and sing. and dance. Singin' in the Rain is the. story of that first Hollywood musical, the moment when the silver screen found its voice and never looked back. With all the sparkle and spectacle of a golden age, it features a glorious score including Make 'em Laugh, Good Morning, Moses Supposes and, of course, Singin' in the Rain. Shining with vitality, wit and romance, this is a musical to lift your heart and set you singin' and dancin'-in any weather.Stars Adam Cooper and Scarlett Strallen. |
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Absent Friends theatre break $62 Welcome to a tea party you'll never forget, as Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy of manners and social embarrassment serves up a slice of deliciously black humour in the West End this January.When Colin loses his fianc?e, his married friends invite him round for comfort over tea and sandwiches. As the tea starts to pour, it's clear that trouble is brewing with a wickedly funny blend of jealousy, infidelity and barely concealed loathing. Tension starts to boil and maybe Colin isn't the one who needs help. with friends like these, who needs enemies?Directed by the critically-acclaimed Jeremy Herrin, Absent Friends stars an astonishing cast of comedy talent from the worlds of stage, TV and film: David Armand (The Armstrong and Miller Show), Elizabeth Berrington (In Bruges, Waterloo Road), Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd, Season's Greetings), Steffan Rhodri (Gavin and Stacey), Reece Shearsmith (The League of Gentlemen, Betty Blue Eyes) and Kara Tointon (Pygmalion, EastEnders, Strictly Come Dancing Winner 2010). |
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The Madness Of George III theatre break $62 David Haig gives the performance of his life as King George III in the West End premiere of Alan Bennett's smash-hit comedy The Madness Of George III.Originally premiering at the National Theatre in 1991, the play went on to become an international theatrical sensation and was made into an award-winning film. Rarely performed because of its huge cast, this new production took the public and critics by storm when it opened at the Theatre Royal Bath in August 2011 and now transfers to the Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited eleven week season.In spite of a catalogue of accomplishments - he founded the Royal Academy of Arts, was a passionate advocate of science, literature and music and fathered fifteen children - George III is best remembered today for his bouts of unbridled lunacy. Subjected to the appallingly cruel medical treatment of the day and assailed by power struggles between politicians and his scheming son, George remains throughout an intensely sympathetic character - melancholy, moving, witty. and finally triumphant.?This epic production features a stellar cast alongside David Haig including Clive Francis, Beatie Edney and Madhav Sharma. |
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Thriller - Live theatre break $61 Moonwalking into the West End after three acclaimed UK tours and standing ovations across Europe, Thriller - Live?is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of? Michael Jackson, and the Jackson 5. To bring to life on stage the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jackson's greatest hits, Thriller - Live includes eye-popping multi-media effects and dazzling choreography by the shows award-winning director Gary Lloyd (who has previously worked with artists including Leona Lewis, Will Young, Robbie Williams, Kelly Clarkson and Girls Aloud), plus additional choreography by 5 time MTV award-winning LaVelle Smith Jnr. In a career spanning 40 years, Michael Jackson?sold an unparalleled 750 million records worldwide with the Thriller album still the world's best-selling recording of all time. Thriller - Live?includes over two-hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that boasts the world-class spectacle that marked their legendary live performances. Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits: I Want You Back, I'll Be There, Show You The Way To Go, Can You Feel It, Rock With You, She's Out Of My Life, Beat It, Billie Jean, Earth Song and Thriller plus many more! Please Note: The sides of the Balcony and parts of the Upper Circle are classed as restricted view. |
History of English Lawn Tennis - 1413 AD
Imbued in English culture is a love and creator of Sports of all kinds.I have a website where I have listed and linked to the 100+ various sports and games created by us Brits. One of our favorite summer games is Lawn Tennis which It is believed a form called Real Tennis was first played over 600 years ago by English Royalty.
Royal interest in Real Tennis began with Henry V (1413–22) but it was Henry VIII (1509–47) who made the biggest impact as a young monarch, playing the game with gusto at Hampton Court on a court he had built in 1530, and on several other courts in his palaces. It is believed that his second wife Anne Boleyn was watching a game of real tennis when she was arrested and that Henry was playing tennis when news was brought to him of her execution. During the reign of James I (1603–25), there were 14 courts in London. Today Real Tennis is still played at Hampton Court including by English Royalty like Prince Edward.
In England, during the 18th century and early 19th century as real tennis bacame less popular, three other racquet sports emerged: Racquets, Squash Racquets and Lawn Tennis (the modern game).
Its establishment as the modern sport can be dated to two separate inventions. Between 1859 and 1865, in Birmingham, England, Major Harry Gem, a solicitor combined elements of the game of rackets and played it on a croquet lawn in Edgbaston. In 1872, he moved to Leamington Spa and in 1874, with two doctors from the Warneford Hospital, founded the world's first tennis club. The Courier of 23 July 1884 recorded one of the first tennis tournaments, held in the grounds of Shrubland Hall.
In December 1873, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield devised a similar game for the amusement of his guests at a garden party on his estate of Nantclwyd in Llanelidan, Wales. He based the game on the older Real tennis. At the suggestion of Arthur Balfour, Wingfield named it "lawn tennis," and patented the game in 1874 with an eight-page rule book titled "Sphairistike or Lawn Ten-nis", but he failed to succeed in enforcing his patent.
Dates of first Tennis Grand Slams
1877 Wimbledon UK Championships and is played on grass.
1881 US Open Championships and played on grass until in 1977 on clay court.
1891 French Open Championships and played on grass until 1912 on clay court.
1905 Australian Open Championship and played on grass until 1988 on hard court.
In 1877 the All England Croquet Club formally changed its name to the All England Croquet Lawn tennis Club and held the first Lawn tennis Championship in July 1877. The referee was Henry Jones who devised the rules for the tournament with the help of a 2 man committee. Players were made to change ends after each set , matches were the best of 5 sets. Twenty two men entered the first championship. The shape of the court changed from hourglass to the modern rectangular. The net
was 5ft high at the posts and in the 3 ft 3in at the centre. The first champion was Spencer Gore.
It always amazes me how from a little Island like England we created and gave the world over 100 sports and games that have dominated the world. My family tree has been traced back to the early Kings of England from the 7th. Century AD. This has given me an interest in English history and the sports England have created.
Please visit my Funny Sports and Tennis Art Prints Collection for sale @ http://www.fabprints.com/SPORTS.html
My other website is called Directory of British Icons: http://fabprints.webs.com
The Chinese call Britain 'The Island of Hero's' which I think sums up what we British are all about. We British are inquisitive and competitive and are always looking over the horizon to the next adventure and discovery.
Copyright © 2010 Paul Hussey. All Rights Reserved.
About the Author
My family tree has been traced back to the early Kings of England from the 7th Century AD. I am also a direct descendent of Sir Christopher Wren which has given me an interest in English History which is great fun to research.
I have recently decided to write articles on my favourite subjects: English Sports, English History, English Icons, English Discoveries and English Inventions. At present I have written over 100 articles which I call "An Englishman's Favourite Bits Of England" in various Volumes. Please visit my fun Blogs page http://Bloggs.Resourcez.Com where I have listed all my fun articles to date.
Copyright © 2010 Paul Hussey. All Rights Reserved.
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