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MAMMA MIA!
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.
And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Timeless songs such as Dancing Queen, I Have a Dream, Voulez-Vous, and Take a Chance on Me, are ingeniously woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago.
Night after night audiences are having the time of their lives at this irresistible musical, isn't it about time you did too?
Over 30 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters,
the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!
Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise.
On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father
brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love,
laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER)
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical masterpiece The Phantom of the Opera is now in its 22nd record breaking year.
Directed by Hal Prince, this haunting love story has been seen in 120 cities in 24 countries and played to over 80 million people and won over 50 major theatre awards, including seven Tony's on Broadway and three Olivier Awards in the West End.
“Remains the most exciting musical in London" – Daily Mail
This unforgettable musical traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House. The combination of opulent sets and costumes, fabulous special effects and a spine-tingling score makes The Phantom of the Opera a theatre experience not to be missed.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Monday – Saturday Evening performances at 7.30pm.
Tuesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.
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WALT DISNEY’S THE LION KING
Pride Rock
Sunrise on the savanna. Rafiki, the wise old baboon, calls the animals to Pride Rock, singing about the Circle of Life (“Circle of Life”). She greets Mufasa, the Lion King, and his queen, Sarabi. Climbing the great rock, Rafiki lifts their newborn son for all to see.
Scar’s Cave
Mufasa’s brother, Scar, laments the unfairness of his life, and is about to attack Mufasa's major domo, the hornbill Zazu, when Mufasa confronts him. Scar resents the new prince and the cub’s place as next in line to be king.
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Rafiki’s Tree
Meanwhile, in a giant tree, Rafiki calls upon the spirits to conjure the new prince's name: Simba. She draws a picture of young Simba on the tree's trunk.
The Pridelands
Time has passed, and Simba has grown into a cocky young cub. Mufasa leads his son to the summit of Pride Rock. Mufasa and Simba look down on the Pridelands the kingdom that one day, when he is king, Simba will rule. Mufasa tells Simba that everything lives together in a delicate balance called the Circle of Life. He warns Simba never to go beyond the boundaries of the Pridelands.
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Zazu arrives to give Mufasa the report on all activities in the Pridelands (“The Morning Report”), but Simba would rather practice his pouncing. Zazu learns that hyenas have crossed the borders of the Pridelands, and Mufasa leaves immediately.
Scar’s Cave
Playing on Simba's curiosity, Scar tells his nephew that the forbidden land beyond the border of the Pridelands is an Elephant Graveyard.
The Pridelands
After the lionesses of the pride have hunted (“Lioness Hunt”), Simba invites his best friend, Nala, to join him in exploring a mysterious new place. Their mothers give them permission to go, with Zazu as a chaperone.
As Simba joyfully describes how he will someday rule the kingdom (“I Just Can't Wait to Be King”), Simba and Nala are able to slip away from Zazu.
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Elephant Graveyard
Now alone, Simba and Nala explore the creepy Elephant Graveyard. Zazu catches up and begs them to leave. Too late! Three hyenas surround them: Banzai, Shenzi, and Ed. The hungry hyenas gloat over their prey (“Chow Down”). Suddenly Mufasa appears, beating the hyenas back. The king takes Simba, Nala and Zazu back to the Pridelands.
Under The Stars
Mufasa is very disappointed in Simba; he could have been killed, and he put Nala in danger. Simba tells his father he was only trying to be brave, like Mufasa. Mufasa tells Simba that bravery doesn't mean looking for trouble. When Simba asks his father if they will always be together, Mufasa looks up at the stars in the night sky and tells Simba that the great kings of the past will always be there to guide him (“They Live In You”).
Elephant Graveyard
Back in the Elephant Graveyard, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed are licking their wounds. Scar appears and tells them to be prepared for the death of Mufasa and the coming of a new king � Scar (“Be Prepared”). Zazu apologizes to Mufasa for Simba's behavior. Mufasa jokes with his aide, but admits he is worried about Simba. Zazu reminds the king of his own headstrong youth.
The Gorge
Scar brings Simba to the Gorge, telling his nephew that Mufasa has a surprise for him. As Scar leaves, he signals the hyenas. They have been instructed by Scar to start a stampede of wildebeests. The wildebeests thunder into the canyon, and Simba runs for his life.
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Scar tells Mufasa that Simba is trapped in the Gorge, and the Lion King races to save his son. Mufasa leaps into the Gorge toward Simba who is hanging on to the branch of a dead tree. Mufasa manages to get Simba to safety, but is pulled back into the mass of wildebeests. Mufasa is wounded, but succeeds in leaping to safety, clinging desperately to a cliff by his claws. Scar looks down at his brother, who begs him for help. Scar digs his claws into Mufasa's arms and whispers, “Long live the king,” then throws Mufasa beneath the hooves of the stampeding wildebeests.
When the dust clears, Simba finds Mufasa's lifeless body. Scar appears and makes Simba believe Mufasa's death was his fault. Scar tells Simba to leave the Pridelands and never return. Scar orders Shenzi, Banzai and Ed to kill Simba, but the lazy hyenas decide to let the cub go and not tell Scar.
Pride Rock
Rafiki and the lionesses mourn the loss of their king (“Eulogy”). They also believe that Simba has been killed. Scar climbs to the top of Pride Rock with the hyenas and assumes the throne (“Be Prepared Reprise”).
Rafiki’s Tree
Rafiki, Sarabi and Nala are left alone. As they sing a mourning chant, Rafiki wipes away the drawing of Simba. The young prince, and the hope he stood for, is gone.
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The Desert / The Jungle
Exhausted from running away, Simba collapses on the parched earth under a hot sun. Buzzards swoop down to dine on the cub. Timon, a wisecracking meerkat and Pumbaa, a big-hearted warthog, charge at the birds, scattering them into the sky. Timon and Pumbaa befriend Simba, sharing their philosophy of life: “Hakuna Matata,” which means “no worries.” (“Hakuna Matata”) Simba stays with his new friends in the jungle, growing from a cub into a young lion.
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