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The official newsletter of Group Line December 2023

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THEATRE & ATTRACTIONS FOR GROUPS

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GROUPS 10+ FROM £65 PER TICKET WHEN YOU BOOK AND PAY BY 22ND DECEMBER* *Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £65 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Friday matinees from 2nd September (when you book and pay by 22 December 2023). Regular groups rate: Band A reduced to £69.50. Subject to availability

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Front row Dear Readers, Welcome to our Christmas edition of Theatre View. As you can see, we had a great time on the set of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. The team got into the festive spirit and we were able to welcome the newest member of the Group Line team - Ross Finbow. New shows now on sale are MEAN GIRLS, PLAYER KINGS starring Ian McKellen, OPENING NIGHT starring Sheridan Smith and A CHORUS LINE at Sadler’s Wells which is exclusive to Group Line. Highlights to look out for in this edition are interviews with Joanne Clifton and Antony Lawrence who star in SHREK THE MUSICAL, Myles Frost who stars in MJ THE MUSICAL and Henry Fraser whose memoir THE LITTLE BIG THINGS is now a critically acclaimed musical. We were lucky to be invited to the launch of MJ THE MUSICAL recently where we were blown away by how talented Myles Frost is and now can’t wait to see the show when it opens next year. Voting is still open for the London For Groups Awards. If we have managed to delight you, please cast your vote for us to win - https:// www.londonforgroups.com/ nominations-2024

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Merry Christmas from the GROUP LINE team and the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL

Competition time! We are offering one lucky reader 2 tickets to see BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL + a drink and programme for each person. Simply answer the below question correctly to be in with a chance of winning: How many gigawatts does it take the DeLorean to go Back to the Future? Send your answer to us either by post or email with the subject ‘BTTF comp’.

The winners will be contacted by 21st December 2023. If you haven’t heard back by then, this means you have not won.

I would like to wish you all a very happy and safe holiday period and very best wishes for the new year. Kindest regards, Grant Swaine Head of Group Sales

Contact Details To discuss all your group ticketing needs please contact one of the Group Line team. Tel: 020 7206 1174 Email: help@groupline.com Web: www.groupline.com Group Line, 117 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8AF

GOOD LUCK! Valid Monday-Thursday performances from 2nd January – 31st March 2024 (excluding school and bank holidays). Tickets are subject to availability.

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“Discover the wondrous wizardry and breathtaking magic that has held millions spellbound” – Metro As WICKED celebrates two decades since its Broadway premiere, the blockbuster musical continues to ‘Defy Gravity’ onstage and at the Box Office The London production will shortly welcome its 12 millionth theatregoer to the Apollo Victoria Theatre and, in 2024, it will become the 10th longest running production in West End theatre history. The must-see musical phenomenon has already been performed in sixteen countries, winning more than 100 awards on its remarkable global journey. From Singapore and South Korea and the Netherlands to New Zealand, this international mega-hit has amassed audiences of 65 million people. L. Frank Baum’s classic tale ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ was first published in 1900 and Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel ‘Wicked’, on which the stage musical is based, creates an origin story for Baum’s infamous ‘Wicked Witch of the West’, reappraising and redeeming her for a new generation.

Director Joe Mantello, together with his team of award-winning designers and theatre-makers, has created an imaginative and visually spectacular world within which the musical’s extraordinary story unfolds. The gigantic production, complete with the biggest orchestra in the West End, transports audiences on an escapist adventure in Oz, entertaining all who enter its magical world. Delivering unforgettable memories eight times a week, the Daily Telegraph recently raved: “WICKED will be flying high for years to come.”

Booking information WICKED at the Apollo Vic Theatre is booking through to 15th December 2024 Groups of 10+: Price bands A & B reduced to £39.50, price bands C & D reduced to £29.50 + 1 free place per group Groups of 35+: Price bands A & B reduced to £37.50, price bands C & D reduced to £27.50 + 1 free place per group Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees on off-peak performances Groups of 10+: Price bands A & B reduced to £49.50, price bands C & D reduced to £39.50 + 1 free place per group Valid Friday evenings and Saturday & Sunday matinees

Senior groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £29.50 Valid on Wednesday matinees & evenings School groups of 10+: Price bands A & B reduced to £25, price bands C & D reduced to £19.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid for Secondary Schools, 1 free teacher per 5 paid for Primary Schools School groups of 100+: Price bands A & B reduced to £22.50, price bands C & D reduced to £17.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid for Secondary Schools, 1 free teacher per 5 paid for Primary Schools Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Get in, loser, MEAN GIRLS is going to London’s Savoy Theatre from June 2024 The reign begins Spring 2024. Book your tickets today and don’t forget… on Wednesdays, we wear pink Broadway’s hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), is coming to London next spring! Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends and your cool mom, this is going to be fetch –and YES London, we’re making it happen! Love ya x

Booking information MEAN GIRLS at the Savoy Theatre is booking from 6th June 2024 through to 16th February 2025 ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £65 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Friday matinees from 2nd September (capped at 30 tickets per performance) Book by 22nd December 2023

STANDARD RATE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £69.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Friday matinees from 2nd September (capped at 30 tickets per performance) Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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“There is simply nothing else like it” – The New York Times Take your group on an unforgettable journey As the sun rises and the city reawakens, watch in awe as giraffes strut, gazelles leap and birds swoop bringing the Serengeti, and the story of Simba, to life all around you… 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. Disney’s award-winning musical THE LION KING explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

Directed by Julie Taymor, this captivating reimagining of the beloved Disney animated feature won 6 Tony awards when it premiered on Broadway in 1997. Since then, the production has played in theatres all over the world, and embarked on multiple UK, US and international tours. With a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, and music and lyrics by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M , the show has some of the most memorable songs in the Disney musical theatre canon, including Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata and Can You Feel the Love Tonight.

Booking information THE LION KING at the Lyceum Theatre is booking through to 13th October 2024 Groups of 9+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £50, Grand Circle reduced to £40 Groups of 20+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £45, Grand Circle reduced to £35 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings & Wednesday matinees (off-peak performances) Groups of 9+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £55, Grand Circle reduced to £45 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings & Wednesday matinees (peak performances) Senior groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £35.00 Valid on Wednesday matinees & evenings

School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £29.50, Grand Circle reduced to £22.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees - peak performances + 1 free teacher per 10 paid School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £25.00, Grand Circle reduced to £19.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees - off-peak performances + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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– The Independent

SISTER ACT: The critically acclaimed sell-out triumph returns to London! Praise be! Ruth Jones (star of Gavin and Stacey) will join soul sensation and Olivier Award winner Beverley Knight next year when the awardwinning production of SISTER ACT the musical returns to London for a limited season at the Dominion Theatre from March 2024! Beverley Knight will reprise her role as disco diva-in-disguise Deloris van Cartier, and national treasure Ruth Jones will join the Sisterhood as Mother Superior from 15 March – 8 June.*

Based on the beloved film and featuring a marvellous Motowninspired score by the legendary Alan Menken, this story of music, mishaps and nuns on the run is a joyous and uplifting tale of finding your voice and singing out, with your sisters by your side. After delighting half a million people in London and on tour across the country, the nuns are back in the habit and ready to rock the pews from March 2024 – don’t miss it! *Ruth Jones will not be performing on 9 – 13 May 2024

Booking information SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre is booking from 15th March through to 31st August 2024 ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price levels 1-3 reduced to £39.50 Groups of 20+: Price levels 1-3 reduced to £35 Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees Book by 29th December 2023 STANDARD RATES: Groups of 10+: Price levels 1-3 reduced to £45

Groups of 20+: Price levels 1-3 reduced to £40 Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees School groups of 10+: Price levels 2-4 reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees during school term Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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HHHHH “I wondered why anyone would see the same show seven times. Now I know” – Mail on Sunday Now booking to June 2024 EXCLUSIVELY through Group Line!

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OPERATION MINCEMEAT lands in the West End with a staggering 65 five star reviews. The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noël Coward meets Noel Fielding, the OPERATION MINCEMEAT is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler?

HHHHH “LAUGHING so hard I could barely breathe is not what I expected for a musical about a World War II top-secret plan.…the perfect invasion of the West End. Long may they occupy it.” – The Sun HHHHH “Irrepressible wartime musical is a West End triumph” – The Guardian

Booking information OPERATION MINCEMEAT at the Fortune Theatre is booking through to 15th June 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: from £29.50 Groups of 30+: from £19.50 Please enquire for full prices

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Seventeen stories. Eight chances. One singular sensation. New York City 1975. On an empty Broadway stage, seventeen performers are put through their paces in the final, gruelling audition for a new Broadway musical. Only eight will make the cut. A CHORUS LINE is a musical masterpiece that revolutionised Broadway, with creator Michael Bennett using real-life testimonies from late-night recording sessions with dancers. Celebrate the lives of theatre’s unsung heroes, as they tell searing stories of ambition, shattered hopes, and what it really costs to follow your dreams.

The legendary Adam Cooper (Singin’ in the Rain, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake) and Carly Mercedes Dyer (The Drifters Girl Tour, Anything Goes, Barbican Theatre, Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre) reprising their roles as Zach and Cassie which they played to great critical acclaim at Curve in 2021. Join us next summer for sensational choreography, heart-wrenching personal stories and musical theatre’s most unforgettable finale.

Originally produced at Curve and directed by Nikolai Foster, with a book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, A CHORUS LINE features iconic songs including One, I Hope I Get It, Nothing and the hit ballad What I Did For Love.

Booking information A CHORUS LINE at Sadler’s Wells Theatre is booking from 31st July – 25th August 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: £75 seats reduced to £49.50 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings & Thursday matinees Book by 5th February

STANDARD RATES: Groups of 10+: Save 10% on Stalls seats Groups of 20+: Save 20% on Stalls seats Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings & Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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‘VERDICT? IT’S A TRIUMPH’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

“Immersive, ingenious, highenergy thriller”

– The Sun 2023

Your group has been summoned for Jury Service... now extended until 29 September 2024! Step inside the magnificent surroundings of London County Hall and experience the intensity and drama of Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting. Now heading into its sixth year, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION has captured the imagination of thousands enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole, accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. The stakes are high - will Leonard survive the shocking witness testimony, will he be able

to convince the jury, and you of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose? Majestic foyer and bar areas and a spacious auditorium are fully air-conditioned with space for audiences to relax and enjoy this classic thriller in “the comfiest seats in London” (New York Times). Don’t miss this landmark stage production on London’s Southbank. Coach operators should pre-book a parking bay on Belvedere Road for Pick up and Drop off. SEE YOU IN COURT.

Booking information WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at the London County Hall is booking through to 29th September 2024 *EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE Group rates until 31st January: Groups of 8+: Price band A reduced to £42.50, price bands B & C reduced to £32.50 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings *Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £37.50, price bands B & C reduced to £27.50 Valid on Thursday matinees until 25th January

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Group rates after 1st February: Groups of 8+: Price band A reduced to £45.50, price bands B & C reduced to £35.50 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings from 1st February *Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £39.50, price bands B & C reduced to £32.50 Valid on Thursday matinees

Groups of 20+: Price band A reduced to £37.50, price bands B & C reduced to £27.50 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings *Senior groups of 6+: Price band A reduced to £35 Valid on Thursday matinees School groups of 8+: Price bands B, C & D reduced to £21.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings School groups of 8+: Price bands School groups of 8+: Price bands B, C & D in the Gallery reduced to £21.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings School groups of 8+: Price bands B, C & D in the Gallery reduced to £18.50 Valid Thursday matinees

Brand-new education pack available Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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Like nothing else in the West End Welcome to The Jungle, the best pub in the world Here, an (extra)ordinary cast of nine guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs with world-class tap dance and poetic meditations on the power of community. With a real working bar on stage, come ready to drink in the excitement with THE CHOIR OF MAN! Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele,

Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! Incredible instrumentalists, worldclass wordsmiths, and sensational singers; these guys serve it all... live! An uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone - including free beer! Enjoy 90 minutes of feel-good entertainment unlike anything else in the West End.

Booking information THE CHOIR OF MAN at the Arts Theatre is booking through to 2nd June 2024 Groups of 10+: Price bands AC & AD reduced to £35, price bands BA & BB reduced to £30, price bands BB & BC reduced to £25 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings and Friday & Sunday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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Multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Imelda Staunton is back where she belongs in Hello, Dolly! Don’t miss your chance to see this classic Broadway musical, opening July 2024 Coming to The London Palladium for a limited summer season, this brand-new production re-unites Imelda with director Dominic

Cooke following the critically acclaimed Follies at the National Theatre. Joining Imelda are Andy Nyman, Jenna Russell, Tyrone

Huntley and Harry Hepple. Meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker Dolly Levi travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried ‘half-amillionaire’ Horace Vandergelder, but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is for herself. With music and lyrics by the legendary Jerry Herman (La Cage

aux Folles, Mack and Mabel, Mame) and book by Michael Stewart (42nd Street, Mack and Mabel, Barnum), HELLO, DOLLY! is one of the most iconic musicals of all time. Jerry Herman’s timeless score includes ‘Put On Your Sunday Clothes’, ‘Ribbons Down My Back’, ‘Before the Parade Passes By’, ‘Elegance’, ‘It Only Takes a Moment’ and of course, ‘Hello, Dolly!’

Booking information HELLO, DOLLY! at The London Palladium is booking from 6th July – 14th September 2024

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GROUPS 10+ Price band A in the Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £55, price band E in the Grand Circle reduced to £35 Valid Monday & Thursday-Friday evenings and Wednesday matinees

GROUPS 10+ Price band A in the Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £45, price band E in the Grand Circle reduced to £25 Valid Tuesday- Wednesday evenings GROUPS 10+ Price band A in the Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £49.50, price band E in the Grand Circle reduced to £29.50 Valid Monday & Thursday-Friday evenings and Wednesday matinees Book by 1st March 2024 STANDARD GROUP RATES! GROUPS 10+ Price band A in the Stalls & Royal Circle reduced to £49.50, price

School groups of 10+: Price band E in the Grand Circle reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & mid-week matinees until the 17th July and again from 3rd September Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Staff review Groups Account Manager Allen Elliott recently saw THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE. Read on to see what he thought of the show… Their relationship is like no other. And yet, it’s like all others. Clare is a talented sculptor and Henry is – well – a time traveller. They meet, fall in love, and marry – but not in that order. Flung apart by time but united by love, Henry is always trying to get back to Clare. Their journey is one of resilience, impossibilities, and trying to hold on to each other when everything is pulling you apart. Having never read the book or seen the film, I didn’t really know what to expect, and a few people had suggested

that because of that, I might not ‘get it’. Well, they were wrong! The leads (David Hunter and Joanna Woodward) were both amazing. Two incredible singers who were able to really display all of the emotions that their characters were going through and I thought they were very believable as a couple in love. The songs were haunting and beautiful (as you would expect from Joss Stone and Dave Stewart) – they really had gravitas and substance to them and fit the tone of the show perfectly.

Booking information THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE at the Apollo Theatre is booking through to 5th October 2024

The time-travelling effects were also very well done and there were two or three moments (which I won’t spoil!) where I was asking myself ‘How did they do that?”

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All in all, an excellent show which I would highly recommend!

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“A riveting adrenaline rush of a show” – The Washington Post He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to the West End stage direct from Broadway in the multiple Tony Award®-winning new musical MJ Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star to offer a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson to legendary status. Created by two time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and Tony Award®winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, MJ delivers a theatrical experience like no other, electrifying audiences with dozens of the most iconic songs in music history, including Billie Jean, Beat It, Man in the Mirror, Thriller and Smooth Criminal. MJ will premiere at London’s Prince Edward Theatre with its original lead actor Myles Frost, who won a Tony Award for his star making performance.

Booking information MJ THE MUSICAL at the Prince Edward Theatre is booking from 6th March through to 7th December 2024 Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £67, price band C in the Grand Circle reduced to £40 Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings & Thursday matinees from 2nd September 2024 Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Star interview We recently interviewed Myles Frost. Read on to see what he had to say about starring in the West End run of MJ THE MUSICAL… Tell us about how you got the role. The journey started for me when I was 16 and performed Billie Jean on a talent show; my mum recorded it and posted it on YouTube. Fast forward a few years: I’m 21 and in college, and I get a call from my acting coach who said he had a great opportunity. It was an audition for MJ THE MUSICAL – but I didn’t know it was for Broadway, and I didn’t know I was going in for the lead. I had a really bad allergic reaction the day before my actual audition, so I didn’t even get to practise the dance that I was supposed to perform. But somehow, someway, on the day of my audition I was able to do it. A couple of weeks later, I got a call from the director telling me they wanted to give me the role of Michael Jackson, and I was like WHAT! Describe the show in just one sentence A deep dive into Michael’s mind and creative process with a lot of singing, dancing, acting. It’s going to be a lot of fun. What are your favourite songs to perform in the show and why? The first one is Billie Jean, because that’s pretty much how I got here – thanks to that video of me performing it in high school. It’s so fun to perform, and if you think you know how we do it in the show, you don’t! You’ve got to come and see it for yourself. Why should groups book to see the show? Everybody should come and see MJ THE MUSICAL because you get to learn about how Michael wrote his music, his relationship with his family, how the Dangerous tour became the biggest selling tour ever, and a lot, lot more. And you get to see the amazing dancers, myself, and so many other talented people. You should definitely come and see the show – I promise you will leave a lot warmer and a lot happier. 15

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HHHHH “WOW. JUST WOW.” – Evening Standard This is Berlin. Relax. Loosen up. Be yourself. Winning a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, this intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET is London’s hottest ticket. Welcome to the Kit Kat Club. One of the most successful musicals of all time, this new

West End production features the songs ‘Wilkommen’, ‘Don’t Tell Mama’, ‘Mein Herr’, ‘Maybe This Time’, ‘Money’ and the title number ‘Cabaret’ - with Berlin’s famous Kit Kat Club brought to life through the transformation of London’s Playhouse Theatre.

Booking information CABARET at the Kit Kat Club (Playhouse Theatre) is booking through to 28th September 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! ACCELERATOR RATE: Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £65 Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Wednesday matinees in June - August 2024 Book by 5th January 2024 STANDARD RATES: Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £75 Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Wednesday & Saturday matinees School groups of 10+: Price band A & B reduced to £29.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings & Wednesday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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THE PERFECT WINTER ESCAPE

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“ABBA-solutely fabulous” – Daily Mail Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Since premiering in London’s West End over 24 years ago, ‘the ultimate feel-good show’ (Classic FM) has thrilled over 65 million people around the world. Fall in love with the irresistibly funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the

magic of ABBA’s timeless songs. The worldwide phenomenon has now been turned into two recordbreaking movies – MAMMA MIA! and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!

Booking information MAMMA MIA! at the Novello Theatre is booking through to 28th September 2024 Groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £38.50 Valid Monday-Friday evenings & Thursday matinees Senior groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £30.00 Valid on Thursday matinees School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £25.00, Grand Circle reduced to £17.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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‘UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL’ Sunday Express

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‘REMARKABLE. Full of the JOY OF BEING ALIVE’ Observer

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‘GROUNDBREAKING.

A heart-soaring production’

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BASED ON THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLING NOW PLAYING MEMOIR BY HENRY FRASER.

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Bring the people you love to “the show with the biggest heart in town” – Sunday Express The critically acclaimed new British Musical is an extraordinary story about an ordinary family Based on the Sunday Times best-selling autobiography by Henry Fraser, THE LITTLE BIG THINGS is ‘an immense crowd pleaser’ (The Guardian) with an explosive theatrical pop soundtrack in a world premiere production, now playing @sohoplace until 2 March 2024. When one moment changes everything, Henry’s family are split between a past they no longer recognise, and a future they could never foresee. Can Mum and Dad rally his three brothers; as the family start a journey to accept and adapt? This uplifting and colourful new musical is a life-affirming reminder about the transformative power of family, and how sometimes it really is the little things which matter the most. Henry Fraser said: “There have been many things that have happened since my accident that I never thought about in life, never planned and really surprised me, in a great way. This musical is one of those moments. The guys have been great to work with and the moment they played me a couple of songs I was sold. I still can’t believe it’s actually happening and it makes me incredibly excited and nervous.”

Booking information THE LITTLE BIG THINGS at @sohoplace is booking through to 2nd March 2024 Groups of 6+: Price band B reduced to £49.50 Groups of 10+: Price band B reduced to £45 Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees School groups of 10+: Price bands C & D reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Wednesday evenings & Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Star interview “The story of my holiday tragedy is now a West End musical.” Henry Fraser tells us how his memoir about the accident that left him paralysed from the shoulders down has been made into a show, THE LITTLE BIG THINGS.

started writing down — using voice-activated software — what had happened to him. He found that the act of saying it out loud helped him to “let go of a lot”. He put this writing on his website too. “That was huge. That was probably ten months after the accident,” he says.

‘This is the last thing I thought would happen,” Henry Fraser says about his life being turned into a West End musical. Mind you, he adds, nor did he expect to write THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, his 2017 memoir on which the show is based. That book is all about the life-changing accident on a beach holiday in Portugal in July 2009 that led to him being paralysed from the shoulders down, age 17. He’s 31 now, and has to admit that those 14 years have been pretty much packed with “things happening that I never ever expected”.

don’t hold anything back.

He wasn’t sure how he would react when he saw himself on stage portrayed by two actors, one able-bodied and one in a wheelchair. And, yes, he suspected he might get emotional, which he never has in public since his book launch. “I processed things early on,” he says. “And when I give talks, or in my books [he’s also written a self-help book, The Power in You], I

“I went from being this rugby playing, gymgoing guy to now being razor thin, clothes hanging off me, a tracheotomy, an oxygen tank, all of that... And I just broke totally. I went, ‘Why me?’ and I cried till I went to sleep that night. I just couldn’t stop. I was on some pretty heavy sleeping tablets and not even they could knock me out.”. He returned to the family home, and

He gave his first speech to the first team at Saracens rugby club, where his brother Will was a player at the time. It took him about six months to get a half hour speech together. A psychologist there helped him to fillet what he had written. He was terrified. But the moment the talk began he loved it. The man who became his agent saw the speech online. It led to his book and its follow-up and now this musical “I think one of the things that resonates with people who’ve read the book or seen the stage show is that I’m just being myself. I’m not trying to hide. That is me.” The list of pleasant surprises in Henry Fraser’s life may grow longer still. “Goal setting was big for me early on. But since I’ve become busier and more settled it’s about riding the wave and seeing what’s coming next.” 19

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Get ready for a new musical that’s hautter than hell! Gird your loins! THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA is a new musical based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, strutting into London’s Dominion Theatre in October 2024. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA features an original score by music legend Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub, a book by Kate Wetherhead and direction & choreography by 3-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell [pictured] (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman, Hairspray). Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at

the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-inchief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda’s impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. How far will she go to succeed... and will it be worth selling her soul to get what she’s always wanted? Hilariously fun and fabulously stylish, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA tells an inspiring story about discovering what kind of person you truly want to be.

Booking information THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA at the Dominion Theatre is booking from 24th October 2024 – 15th October 2025 ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price levels 1-3 reduced to £39.50 Valid Monday-Friday evenings & Wednesday matinees Book by 30th April 2024 STANDARD GROUP RATE! Groups of 10+: Price levels 1-3 reduced to £47.50 Valid Monday-Friday evenings & Wednesday matinees School groups of 10+: Price levels 2-3 reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

“Full of heart, depth, and darkness” – Time Out

Once Your Group Sees it, They’ll Never Let it Go Set the magic free with Disney’s spectacular FROZEN. The award-winning musical brings to life a world of sumptuous beauty, humour and iconic music in a jawdropping production to melt hearts of all ages. When Queen Elsa’s hidden powers plunge the land of Arendelle into an eternal winter, her sister Anna sets out to find her and save the kingdom before it’s too late. But as the storm rages on, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. FROZEN will defy all your group’s expectations on an unforgettable journey packed with thrilling surprises, hilarious characters and soaring music, including twelve new songs written especially for the show, alongside all the classics such as ‘For the First Time in Forever’, ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman?’ and the worldwide smash-hit, ‘Let it Go’. Brought to the stage with astonishing special effects by an award-winning creative team, FROZEN is the awe-inspiring musical sensation at the magnificent Theatre Royal Drury Lane. 20

Booking information FROZEN at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is booking through to 14th July 2024 ACCELERATOR RATE* Groups of 9+: £79.50 - £69.50 seats reduced to £45, £67.50 - £59.50 seats reduced to £35, £57.50 - £39.50 seats reduced to £25 Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees Groups of 20+: £79.50 - £69.50 seats reduced to £40, £67.50 - £59.50 seats reduced to £30, £57.50 - £39.50 seats reduced to £20 Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle seats reduced to £25, Grand Circle seats reduced to £19.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees *All above rates must be paid at least 12 weeks in advance of the performance.

STANDARD GROUP RATES: Groups of 9+: £79.50 - £69.50 seats reduced to £49.50, £67.50 - £59.50 seats reduced to £39.50, £57.50 - £39.50 seats reduced to £29.50 Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees Groups of 20: £79.50 - £69.50 seats reduced to £45.00, £67.50 - £59.50 seats reduced to £35.00, £57.50 - £39.50 seats reduced to £25 Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees School groups of 10+: Stalls & Royal Circle seats reduced to £29.50, Grand Circle seats reduced to £22.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Thursday & Friday evenings and Wednesday & Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

GROUPS 10+ ACCELERATOR RATE £39.50*

MUSIC BY

ELTON JOHN LYRICS BY

SHAINA TAUB

BOOK BY

KATE WETHERHEAD

DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY

JERRY MITCHELL

DOMINION THEATRE FROM OCTOBER 2024 Based on the Novel by Lauren Weisberger and the Twentieth Century Studios Motion Picture. The Devil Wears Prada is presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. Must be booked and paid by 30 April 2024. Group 10+ Standard Rate £47.50. Group rates are valid for Monday-Friday 7.30pm and Wednesday 2.30pm performances. All rates are excluded w/c 28/10/2024, w/c 23rd and 30th December 2024, w/c 10th and 17th February, w/c 7th and 14th April and w/c 26th May 2025.

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‘I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HYPERVENTILATE’ Daily Mail

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THE LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY IN THE WEST END

BOOKING UNTIL OCT 2024 | DUCHESS THEATRE

“Genuinely hilarious” – Daily Telegraph The hilarious multi award-winning disaster THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is the longest running comedy in the West End and continues to tickle audiences after 9 smashing years at the Duchess Theatre You all know the classic whodunnit story, there has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this plot is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does! The actors and crew battle against

all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Do you ever find out who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself! Experience total mayhem and enjoy the perfect slice of escapist comedy, guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.

Booking information THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Duchess Theatre is booking through to 3rd November 2024 Groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £34.50 Groups of 25+: Best available reduced to £30 Valid Tuesday–Friday evenings and Sunday matinees & evenings (off-peak performances) School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £21 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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23 JAN – 7 APR 2024

The all new Wild West-End musical DENNIS HACKIN

CHIP ROSENBLOOM JOHN TORRES

BOOK MUSIC & ADDITIONAL & BY LYRICS BY LYRICS BY BASED ON THE WARNER BROS. MOTION PICTURE WRITTEN BY DENNIS E. HACKIN BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH WARNER BROS. THEATRE VENTURES

MICHELE BROURMAN

A wild, zany ride This new wild west show BRONCO BILLY – THE MUSICAL is heading to Charing Cross Theatre This rollicking new musical comedy stars West End favourites Tarinn Callendar (Hamilton) as Bronco Billy, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Hex) as Constance and Emily Benjamin (Cabaret) as Antoinette. It’s 1979 and life is tough for a group of romantic fast-drawing, trick-riding, disco-dancing Wild West roustabouts and their travelling show, but things take an unexpected turn... So begins a wild, zany ride in this thrillingly upbeat musical about love, reinvention, family and living your dream.

Booking information BRONCO BILLY at the Charing Cross Theatre is booking form 23rd January through to 7th April 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £29.50 Valid on all performances from 1st February - 7th April Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

THE BROADWAY AND WEST END SMASH HIT RETURNS TO LONDON FOR SIX WEEKS ONLY Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Starring

Strictly Come Dancing’s

as Shrek

as Princess Fiona

ANTONY LAWRENCE JOANNE CLIFTON

19 July – 31 August 2024 Book and Lyrics by

Music by

Directed by

Choreographed by

DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE JEANINE TESORI SAM HOLMES & NICK WINSTON

NICK WINSTON

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

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Shrektacular! Groups from just £35

You don’t have to go Far Far Away to find an unforgettable experience at London’s legendary Eventim Apollo; SHREK THE MUSICAL– a Shrektacular stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie. Join Shrek, (Antony Lawrence) and Donkey, (Brandon Lee Sears) on their intrepid journey to rescue the beautiful, but cursed, Princess Fiona (Joanne Clifton) from a castle protected by a fearsome fire-breathing dragon (Cherece Richards). Forget Hollywood endings, this story

is what happens when freaks do fairy tales! With a production as sharp as a Donkey oneliner, SHREK THE MUSICAL rolls out ogresized fun. It effortlessly blends laugh-out-loud comedy, uplifting dance numbers and a core message of self acceptance – proving ‘beautiful ain’t always pretty’. Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona.

Booking information SHREK THE MUSICAL at the Eventim Apollo is booking from 19th July – 31st August 2024 ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £45, price band B reduced to £35 Valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings & midweek matinees Book by 14th January 2024

STANDARD RATES! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £50, price band B reduced to £40 Valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings & midweek matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Star interview We recently interviewed Joanne Clifton and Antony Lawrence. Read on to see what they had to say... You are in the middle of a UK tour at the moment. What has the response been like from the audiences? Joanne: Amazing! Full crowds of both children and adults, standing ovations galore and everyone dancing with us at the end! Antony: The response from the audiences all across the country has been amazing. Both adults and children have been laughing, crying, cheering. It really has been a special night in the theatre each night. At the end of the show you feel like a rockstar with the volume of applause. How are you feeling about taking to the London stage next summer? J: Playing my dream role in London. What more could I ask for?! I’ll probably cry on opening night! A: I am so excited to be bringing this show into London for the summer. It is the perfect summer feel good show with a beautiful message behind it. It will be a real honour to get to play Shrek in London. Are there any similarities between yourself and your character? J: She’s a Princess, I’m a World Champion Ballroom dancer. She’s an ogre, I’m from Grimsby. It’s my perfect role! A: There are too many it is actually quite scary. I keep checking the mirror each day to see if I am starting to turn green! The story of Shrek is about someone who has a lack of self confidence because of the way they look, the way they can’t seem to fit into the world, the way they don’t have the confidence to be the hero they are on the inside because the world around them puts them down and type casts

them into a category. I have always struggled to believe in myself. I often say I need to take a leaf out of Shrek’s book and know that I just need to be myself and I will find my way in the world and the right people will find me.

a half hours before the show begins to do my warm-up and get in to the makeup chair which is a 90 minute process to get the prosthetics on. Followed by a 15 minute process of getting into the fat suit and costume.

What is your favourite song in the show and why?

Why should groups book to see the show?

J: I love ‘Who I’d Be’. It’s emotional and it’s Me, Shrek and Donkey. A real poignant and emotional moment in a show full of fun. And ‘I Got You Beat’. Farts and burps! What more could anyone want?! A: I go through phases of which song is my favourite because they are all so good. Right now it is “When Words Fail”. Because it is such a sweet moment in Shrek’s journey where he is practicing in front of a mirror on how to speak to the girl (Fiona). And the nerves that that brings him and he keeps getting tongue tied. And I think people can all relate to that moment as we all can remember a time where we tried to work out exactly how to speak to the girl or boy we liked. It’s super sweet.

J: It’s a funny, exciting show full of heart for the whole family. Official Dreamworks production. The story and all the characters that everyone in the world know and love, plus some beautiful original songs. Fun with important messages. Are you a believer? Coz we are! A: It is a great night out at the theatre. Theatre is an experience and it’s a great thing to experience together with people. It creates conversations that can go on for hours, days, months after you’ve all seen something. And I think SHREK will be the perfect show. It is big, bright and beautiful and you don’t want to miss it!

How long does it take you to get into costume? J: I don’t come on til 35 mins into the show. And most of the show I’m human Fiona. Iconic green dress, lovely red hair, green boots and a crown. So, I have all the time in the world to get ready! A: For me it is quite the process. I have to be at the theatre 2 and 25

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow is here! Experience Hawkins in a whole new way at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End with STRANGER THINGS, live on stage Witness the story of young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado, as they navigate the regular worries of a small town in 1959. But when newcomer Henry Creel and his family try to start anew, they find that the shadows of the past are not so easily left behind. This gripping new adventure takes theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension. It will transport you right back to the beginning of the STRANGER THINGS story, and may even hold the key to its end. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this thrilling production at the Phoenix Theatre in the heart of London’s theatre district, the West End. STRANGER THINGS features an original story by Kate Trefry, The Duffer Brothers and Jack Thorne, with direction from Stephen Daldry produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions. Don’t miss out on the theatrical event of the year!

Booking information STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre is booking through to 25th August 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE!

Photography by Manuel Harlan

ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price band A in the Dress Circle reduced to £75, price band B in the Grand Circle reduced to £50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Friday matinees from 9th January - 19th July 2024 Book by 15th Februuary 2024 STANDARD RATES: Groups of 10+: Full price with no booking fees Valid on all performances Please contact us for prices. Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

“Spectacular! The West End at its best!”

– Evening Standard

One of London’s most iconic musicals Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story, starring Jon Robyns as The Phantom, Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé and Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 41 countries and 186 cities in 19 languages. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as

‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom makes her his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting and soaring score includes Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, Masquerade and the iconic title song. Book your tickets today – the Phantom awaits…

Booking information THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre is booking through to 29th September 2024

Groups of 10+: Best available reduced to £39.50 Valid on Wednesday matinees

Groups of 10+: Best available reduced to £47.50 Valid Monday-Friday evenings

School groups of 10+: Grand Circle seats reduced to £29.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees

Groups of 20+: Best available reduced to £39.50 Valid Monday-Thursday evenings Groups of 40+: Best available reduced to £39.50 Valid on Friday evenings

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THE ULTIMAT E F E E L G O O D M U S I CA L MUST END 4 JAN TRAFALGAR THEATRE AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE

HHHH “It’s just too good to be true! Blistering music and impeccable choreography” – Daily Telegraph Your final chance for the ultimate night out – must end 4 January! JERSEY BOYS is the original feel-good Broadway musical for a reason, packed with all the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons hits you know and love, including ‘Beggin’, ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘1963 (Oh What a Night)’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘Working My Way Back to You’, ‘Who Loves You’ and many, many more. With unforgettable songs, electrifying performances, and a rags to riches true story that will have you on the edge of your seat, don’t delay, be part of the action of this Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award -winning musical phenomenon, and join us at the intimate Trafalgar Theatre at Trafalgar Square for an experience that’s just too good to be true!

Booking information JERSEY BOYS at the Trafalgar Theatre is booking through to 4th January 2024 EXCLUSIVE GROUP RATES* Groups of 6+: £75 seats reduced to £55 Groups of 10+: £75 seats reduced to £45 Groups of 20+: £75 seats reduced to £39.50 Valid Monday, Wednesday-Friday evenings and Thursday & Sunday matinees EXCLUSIVE - Senior groups of 6+: £75 seats reduced to £35 Valid on Thursday matinees EXCLUSIVE - School groups 10+: £75 & £50 seats reduced to £22.50 + free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Monday evenings and Thursday & Sunday matinees No rates from 27th – 31st December Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

HHHH “Oh what a night! Will have you Beggin’ for more” – Daily Express HHHH “Slick, engaging and toe-tappingly good” – BroadwayWorld

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Group Line exclusive! A wildly-funny musical about a very serious issue, REHAB THE MUSICAL deals with the subject of mental health, fame and addiction, with warmth, compassion, humour and heart It’s 1999 and jaded 26- year-old pop star, Kid Pop, finds himself in court, after being caught red handed in a drug fuelled tabloid sting. An understanding judge gives Kid the choice between jail time or a rehabilitation centre for six weeks. It’s a no-brainer for Kid: rehab will be a holiday. But how could he have got it so wrong? Balancing comedy with the heart-breaking truth that the drugs don’t work, REHAB THE MUSICAL will sweep you up on an emotional journey with a stunning musical score that brilliantly accompanies a timeless and universal story about striving to change our lives for the better, and that just for today, we’ll be ok. Starring Keith Allen, Christian Maynard, Mica Paris, Maiya QuansahBreed, Jodie Steele, John Barr, Oscar Conlon-Morrey, Simon Shorten, Rebecca Thornhill, Carly Burns, Ben Mabberley and Lucy Sinclair, this is the must-see show of 2024.

Booking information REHAB THE MUSICAL at Neon 194 is booking from 12th January – 17th February 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: £40 seats reduced to £32.50 Valid on all performances Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

FIRST AN OSCAR®-WINNING FILM THEN A TONY AWARD® AND OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

AND NOW A PARTY YOU’LL NEVER FORGET!

10% OFF GROUPS 10+ FOR DANCE FLOOR TICKETS! JOIN THE PARTY FROM MARCH 2024

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It’s Time to

Believe in

Magic

THE SPELLBINDING ORIGINAL LIVE ON STAGE PALACE THEATRE

GREAT GROUPS RATES AVAILABLE

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“British theatre hasn’t known anything like it for decades”

– The Daily Telegraph

The spellbinding original live on stage There’s magic in every moment in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, the most awarded play in history and “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End. 19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular

spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance. This one-of-a-kind theatrical experience is packed with “thrilling theatricality and pulsepounding storytelling” (The Hollywood Reporter). It will leave you “audibly wowed, cheering and gasping” (The Telegraph), as “visions of pure enchantment send shivers down your spine” (Rolling Stone). “It is out of this world, it’s magic, it’s a hit” (The Times).

Booking information HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at the Palace Theatre is booking through to 29th September 2024 ACCELERATOR RATES: Groups of 10+: £75/£65 seats reduced to £40 per part Valid on Wednesday & Friday off-peak performances from 6th March 2024 School groups of 10+: £42.50/£25 seats reduced to £15 per part + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Wednesday & Friday off-peak performances from 6th March 2024 Book by 2nd February 2024 STANDARD RATES: Groups of 10+: £75/£65 seats reduced to £49.50 per part Valid on Wednesday & Friday off-peak performances School groups of 10+: £42.50 seats reduced to £20 per part + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Wednesday & Friday off-peak performances Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

‘THE BEST BRITISH MUSICAL IN DECADES’ Daily Express

Music and Lyrics by

RICHARD HAWLEY

Book by

CHRIS BUSH

Directed by

ROBERT HASTIE

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HHHHH “The most exciting new British musical in years” – WhatsOnStage West End premiere from February 2024! The multi-award winning new musical STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE – winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production and the South Bank Sky Arts Award – transfers to the West End following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres. Hailed as ‘the best British musical in decades’ (Daily Express), STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.

Directed by Sheffield Theatres’ Artistic Director Robert Hastie, with irresistible songs of legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gutwrenching book by Chris Bush, STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark housing estate – a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.

HHHHH ‘’An exhilarating, big-hearted musical. A superb production.’’ – Financial Times

Joel Harper-Jackson and Rachael Wooding

Lauryn Redding and Laura Pitt-Pulford

Samuel Jordan and Elizabeth Ayodele

Sharlene Hector and Elizabeth Ayodele

Joining the cast are Elizabeth Ayodele (Small Island) as Joy, Joel Harper-Jackson (Cock) as Harry, Sharlene Hector (A Strange Loop) as Grace, Mel Lowe (Orlando) as Connie, Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers)

as Poppy and Lauryn Redding (Bloody Elle) as Nikki. Returning to reprise their roles are Samuel Jordan (Masters of the Air) as Jimmy, Baker Mukasa (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) as George, Alastair Natkiel (Line of Duty) as

Booking information STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE at the Gillian Lynne Theatre is booking from 8th February – 3rd August 2024 Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £49.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees School groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Marcus and Rachael Wooding (Pretty Woman: The Musical) as Rose. Full West End casting will be announced at a later date. Photos by Steve Gullick

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FIRE!

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“It’s brilliant, and I hate everything!” – Hugh Grant Book your group today, dears! MRS. DOUBTFIRE is now dazzling and delighting audiences at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre! This ‘genuinely funny comedy musical’ (Time Out) based on the beloved film is ‘a surefire hit!’ (The Telegraph, Daily Express). The Telegraph calls it ‘a complete joy’, The Times says it ‘soars from screen to stage’, and City AM hails MRS. DOUBTFIRE as ‘funny, heartwarming and wildly entertaining!’

Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, MRS. DOUBTFIRE teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father.

Booking information MRS. DOUBTFIRE at the Shaftesbury Theatre is booking through to 29th September 2024 Groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £47.50 Groups of 20+: Best available seats reduced to £42.50 Valid Monday-Friday evenings & Thursday matinees (no Monday evenings from 15th January 2024) School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees (no Monday performances from 15 January 2024) Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Senior Group Events

NHS Retirement Fellowship

Red Hat Society

In mid-November 30 Group Leaders representing NHS Retirement Fellowships from across London & The South East joined us at a Wednesday matinee performance of DISNEY’S THE LION KING at the Lyceum Theatre.

On 16th November the matinee audience of JERSEY BOYS at the the Trafalgar Theatre included an amazing group of ladies from The Red Hat Society taking over the stalls.

Many NHSRFs regularly bring groups to mid-week matinees through Group Line and we were

delighted to make connections with many new groups at this group organisers event too. The afternoon was a great success and a perfect opportunity for group organisers to network with other members from their organisations. We look forward to seeing lots of NHSRF groups in the West End in 2024!

Ladies from Devon to Milton Keynes, Brighton to Rutland and London to Colchester came together all wearing fabulous red

hats to enjoy this amazing show and stayed to meet some of the cast afterwards. We loved seeing such an amazing organisation enjoying the best of London theatre and we are looking forward to seeing you all again at your next Red Hatters Theatre Visit!

If you are a new or regular group organiser for a senior groups, we would love to hear from you and include you in future preview opportunities. Theresa Baker, Seniors Groups – theresabaker@theambassadors.com 35

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‘AWESOME.

YOU’LL BELIEVE IN MAGIC’ Daily Mail

“The magic show I’ve always wanted to see” – Derren Brown Everyone you meet is performing a kind of magic trick - presenting the parts of themselves they want you to see, their ‘effect’ and hiding the parts they don’t, their ‘method’ The West End’s brand-new magic show, UNBELIEVABLE, fuses the best of theatre with illusion, sleight of hand and mind reading, now on at London’s Criterion Theatre. Step inside the world of UNBELIEVABLE where the audience are the beating heart of the production. Featuring a live band and a company of magical, multi-talented performers who bring to life, on stage, an evening of trickery that will leave you astonished. Brought to you by the writing and directing team behind internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown’s stage productions, comes a new theatre show that reimagines live magic.

Booking information UNBELIEVABLE at the Criterion Theatre is booking through to 7th January 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £50, price band B reduced to £45 Valid Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday evenings Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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“IRRESISTIBLY THEATRICAL! MARK GATISS’S FABULOUS TAKE ON DICKENS”

HHHH “Keith Allen is excellent as Scrooge” – The Times Marley was dead: to begin with. Mark Gatiss’s acclaimed retelling of Dickens’ winter ghost story returns to the hauntingly atmospheric Alexandra Palace. Star of stage and screen Keith Allen (Shallow Grave, Robin Hood, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Pembrokeshire Murders, The Homecoming) will play the role of Scrooge with Peter Forbes (Follies) as Marley. Filled with Dickensian, spinetingling special effects, prepare to be frightened and delighted in equal measure as you enter the

supernatural Victorian world of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. It’s a cold Christmas Eve and meanspirited miser Ebenezer Scrooge has an unexpected visit from the spirit of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Bound in chains as punishment for a lifetime of greed, the unearthly figure explains it isn’t too late for Scrooge to change his miserly ways in order to escape the same fate, but first he’ll have to face three more eerie encounters…

Booking information A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alexandra Palace Theatre is booking through to 7th January 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £37.50, price band B reduced to £29.50 + 1 free ticket per group Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees Excluding 18 December - 2 January School groups of 10+: Price band B reduced to £20.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Thursday 14th December at 2.30pm, Thursday 4th January at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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Hamilton is now booking to September 2024! Be In The Room Where It Happens HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now. Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Booking information HAMILTON at Victoria Palace Theatre is booking through to 28th September 2024

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Groups of 10+: Stalls/Royal Circle (up to £100) reduced to £75, Grand Circle (up to £69.50) reduced to £49.50 Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees

• 20,520 words are sung throughout the show, at an average of 144 words per minute, and if Hamilton were sung at the pace of other musicals, it would take four to six hours to perform.

School groups of 10+: Grand Circle (up to £69.50) reduced to £35 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Tuesday evenings & Thursday matinees

• The rap in the show’s 18th track Guns and Ships is considered to be the fastest song in musical theatre, with an average of 6.3 words a second.

School groups of 10+: Grand Circle (£39.50) reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

• 890km... is the distance the show’s two revolves (known as a donut!) have travelled over the course of 1500+ shows so far at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is the same distance as driving from London to Munich.

Book West End Workshops through Group Line! Multi-award-winning education programmes will maximise your theatre visit and enhance your creative curriculum! Workshops can be tailored to Key Stages 1-5 in London studios. With West End and Outreach workshops to choose from, creative drama and theatre experiences are tailored to your students needs and learning objectives to: H Teach performance techniques H Engage and inspire their creativity H Boost confidence, develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills H Achieve Artsmark and Arts Award goals H Support school productions and coursework projects

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OPERATION MINCEMEAT announce education and outreach offer around West End production to support groups accessing the show From aspiring West End performers to those who want to gain more confidence in performing, OPERATION MINCEMEAT have partnered with ATG’s West End Creative Learning department to offer pre-show workshops to schools and community orgnisations who are booked to see the West End phenomenon. These workshops will help students unpick the show ahead of their visit whilst putting their performance skills front and centre. Led by West End practitioners, join those who were Born To Lead in this practical pre-show workshop, where participants will use key moments from the show to unlock students potential in this perfect pre-show workshop. After a professional warm-up, students will work towards honing in their skills, building characters, presence and performance techniques. From slapstick routines to devising techniques, character work to comedy, this workshop is designed to ignite

participant’s imaginations using OPERATION MINCEMEAT. These workshops are offered to groups before their visit either at the Fortune Theatre where the show currently runs, or as part of a wider engagement programme in partnership with Imperial War Museum where students can explore World War 2 and their upcoming Spies, Lies and Deception exhibition alongside their workshop. About OPERATION MINCEMEAT: The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, OPERATION MINCEMEAT is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler? To book, please email help@groupline.com or call 020 7206 1174. 39

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‘STUNNING! Matthew Bourne’s magical version of the Tim Burton classic’ Observer

5 Dec 2023 – 20 Jan 2024

HHHHH “Enchanting. The perfect treat for all the family” – The Times Matthew Bourne’s magical version of the Tim Burton classic Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures Company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world. In a castle high on a hill lives Edward; a boy created by an

eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

Booking information MATTHEW BOURNE’S EDWARD SCISSORHANDS at Sadler’s Wells Theatre is booking through to 20th January 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: Save 10% on Stalls seats Groups of 20+: Save 20% on Stalls seats Valid Monday-Friday evenings & Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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“An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope” – Forbes The Tony® and Grammy® award-winning best musical WELCOME TO HADESTOWN, WHERE A SONG CAN CHANGE YOUR FATE. HADESTOWN, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singersongwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin, makes its longawaited West End premiere in February at the Lyric Theatre. ‘Your next musical theatre obsession’ (Vogue), HADESTOWN is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. HADESTOWN takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. A deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, HADESTOWN invites you to imagine how the world could be.

Booking information HADESTOWN at the Lyric Theatre is booking from 10th February through to 17th October 2024 Groups of 10+: Price bands A & B reduced to £59.50 Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees School groups of 10+: Grand Circle seats reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings

Casting announcement! Playing Orpheus is Dónal Finn (The Wheel of Time), while Eurydice is to be portrayed by Grace Hodgett-Young, currently appearing as Betty in Sunset Boulevard. Taking on the role of Hermes will be Melanie La Barrie (& Juliet), with Persephone played by Gloria Onitiri (Cinderella) and Hades played by Zachary James (Philip Glass’s Akhnaten). Playing the three Fates will be Madeline Charlemagne, Allie Daniel and Bella Brown. We recently attended the launch of HADESTOWN at Jack Solomons Club hosted by singer Cerys Matthews, who interviewed Anaïs Mitchell who wrote the music, lyrics and book for the show. We were also treated to a few numbers from the show by the incredibly talented cast and were blown away by how great the songs were. This show is not to be missed and we cannot wait to see it when it opens in February!

School groups of 10+: Price bands A, B & C reduced to £25 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

THE TONY ® AND GRAMMY ® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL

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‘GREAT SCOTT! THIS MUSICAL’S ’

A TOTAL BLAST

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“A whacking great hit of spectacle, entertainment and nostalgia”– Mail on Sunday Great Scott! It’s time to send your groups… BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Treat your groups to 1.21 gigawatts of “escapist entertainment” (Evening Standard) with the winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards – BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future. Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump).

The production features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror), alongside hit songs from the movie including The Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time. Tony Awardwinning director John Rando leads the Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team. When BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL hits 88mph, your groups are gonna see some serious entertainment! So what are you waiting for? Book your tickets yesterday!

Booking information BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL at the Adelphi Theatre is booking through to 21st July 2024

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees on peak weeks

Groups of 8+: Stalls & Dress Circle seats reduced to £55.00 Valid on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees

Groups of 8+: Stalls & Dress Circle seats reduced to £72.50 Groups of 20+: Stalls & Dress Circle seats reduced to £62.50 Valid on Sunday matinees

Groups of 20+: Stalls & Dress Circle seats reduced to £45, Upper Circle seats reduced to £35 Valid on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings and Thursday matinees

School groups of 10+: Rear Dress Circle & Stalls seats reduced to £35, Upper Circle seats reduced to £25.00 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid on Monday, Wednesday evenings & Thursday matinees

Groups of 8+: Stalls & Dress Circle seats reduced to £62.50 Groups of 20+: Stalls & Dress Circle seats reduced to £57.50 Valid on all Friday evenings and

Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

Only Fools and Horses The Musical returns to London Strictly limited run

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back as the top-rated British television series Only Fools and Horses makes it’s return to London at the Eventim Apollo. It’s the landmark programme you know and love… just with a bit more song and dance!

Written by comedian Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, son of the late, great, original creator of the show John Sullivan, ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES – THE MUSICAL features the Trotters of Peckham in a riotous adventure with belly laughs and dodgy dealings a plenty! This five star smash hit musical also revisits nostalgic and cherished moments from the series, and as well as musical contributions from the legendary Chas n Dave. Expect to hear the beloved theme tune as you have never heard it before, and

an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up! Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’, and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted. ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES – THE MUSICAL is a feel-good family celebration of traditional workingclass London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share.

Booking information ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES THE MUSICAL at the Eventim Apollo is booking from 17th December 2024 through to 5th January 2025

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ACCELERATOR RATE! Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £55 Valid on off-peak performances Book by 30th April 2024 Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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Another musical first from the Menier Chocolate Factory Group Line Exclusive! One of Stephen Sondheim’s most ambitious, rarely seen creations comes to the Chocolate Factory in a co-production with Umeda Arts Theater in Japan, where it has already been a huge success in Tokyo and Osaka. The story of the arrival of the West in 1853 in isolated Japan is seen from a western perspective but played in an eastern style. The score is filled with some of Sondheim’s most ravishing music, including “Someone in a Tree”, “Pretty Lady” and “A Bowler Hat”.

Booking information PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory is booking through to 24th February 2024 EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE! Groups of 10+: Standard seats reduced to £45 Valid on all performances except previews and Saturday evenings Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print. Photos from rehearsals

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EARLY BOOKER GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FROM £20

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE, LONDON Early booker rates valid when paid for 12-weeks in advance. Groups 9 - 19 valid on Wed - Fri 7pm performances and Thu 2pm matinees. Excludes school holidays and other blackout dates that may apply. For full terms and conditions visit groupline.com/information/terms-and-conditions ©Disney 47

‘HILARIOUS. MOVING. GLORIOUS’ DA I LY T E L E G R A P H

THEMUSICAL MUSICAL THE BOOK

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MUSIC & LYRICS

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OVER 100 GLOBAL AWARDS

GREAT RATES FOR GROUPS NOW BOOKING TO DECEMBER 2024 LIVE ON STAGE AT THE CAMBRIDGE THEATRE, LONDON

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“Utterly Exhilarating”– Independent MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand

and change her own destiny. Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, MATILDA has been delighting audiences of all ages live on stage in London’s West End for over a decade.

Booking information MATILDA THE MUSICAL at the Cambridge Theatre is booking through to 15th December 2024 ACCELERATOR RATE* Groups of 6+: Best available seats reduced to £42.50 Groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £35.00 Groups of 20+: Best available seats reduced to £32.50 Valid Tuesday & Wednesday evenings *Must be paid 4 weeks or more before performance date.

Groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £39.50 Valid Tuesday-Friday evenings & Wednesday matinees School groups of 10+: Best available seats reduced to £25.00 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings & Wednesday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

STANDARD GROUP RATES: Groups of 6+: Best available seats reduced to £47.50

“Mighty Miz is still revolutionary” – Daily Mail The musical phenomenom Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES is playing at London’s Sondheim Theatre. This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “the reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “perfect theatre in a perfect theatre” (Sunday Telegraph). Set amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France, West End favourite LES MISÉRABLES tells the story of former prisoner Jean Valjean, who is pursued for decades by his policeman nemesis, Javert. Their epic cat-and-mouse journey will take them from the French fields to

the gritty Parisian sewers, amidst an enthralling story of broken dreams, unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the songs; “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More”, “Master Of The House” and many more. Now, seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, this spectacular musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night in London’s West End. LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Storm the barricades for a ticket!

Booking information LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre is booking through to 28th September 2024 Groups of 10+: Best available reduced to £47.50 Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees School groups of 10+: Best available reduced to £29.50 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Monday-Thursday evenings & Thursday matinees Terms & conditions and exclusions apply. Rates subject to availability and change without notice. Correct at time of print.

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AMAZING ATTRACTIONS FRAMELESS Booking until 31st January 2024

HAMPTON COURT PALACE Booking until 29th February 2024

Adult Groups of 10+: £21.25

Groups from £26.70

Child groups of 10+: £12.75

Senior groups from £21.40 Child groups from £13.40

KENSINGTON PALACE

THE TOWER OF LONDON

Booking until 29th February 2024

Groups from £23.40

Groups from £27.60

Senior groups from £18.70

Senior groups from £22.10

Child groups from £11.70

Child groups from £13.80

A M E R I C A N A R E S TA U R A N T Soul pleasing Southern food and drink with warm, relaxed Southern hospitality

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Americana restaurant, offering great rates on meals. • 2 courses £22 / 3 courses £26 • Sunday- All day seating, Monday-Saturday - 12am to 6.30pm • 2 course £26 / 3 courses £30 Monday-Thursday - 6.45pm onwards The stylish restaurant, specialising in high quality cuisine from the deep south of the US, has received rave reviews since opening. Americana is right in the heart of Central London’s Theatreland. The restaurant prides itself with its mezzanine floor with gallery dining for private events for up to 40 people installed, along with stylish dining and bar areas with innovative menus. The stylish restaurant, specialising in high quality cuisine from the deep south of the US, has received rave reviews. 50

THE UK’S FUNNIEST SHOW! THE RECORD-BREAKING MUSICAL COMEDY

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BOOK, LYRICS AND ORIGINAL MUSIC BY PAUL WHITEHOUSE & JIM SULLIVAN

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“Mighty Miz is still revolutionary” – Daily Mail

“Utterly Exhilarating”– Independent

Another musical first from the Menier Chocolate Factory

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“A whacking great hit of spectacle, entertainment and nostalgia”–

Casting announcement!

“An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope” – Forbes

“Enchanting. The perfect treat for all the family”

Book West End Workshops through Group Line!

Hamilton is now booking to September 2024!

HHHH “Keith Allen is excellent as Scrooge” – The Times

“The magic show I’ve always wanted to see”

Senior Group Events

“It’s brilliant, and I hate everything!” – Hugh Grant

HHHHH “The most exciting new British musical in years”

It’s Time to Believe in Magic “British theatre hasn’t known anything like it for decades”

Group Line exclusive!

MUST END 4 JAN TRAFALGAR THEATRE AT TRAFALGAR SQUARE THE ULTIMATE FEEL GOOD MUSICAL

The West End at its best!”–

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is here!

Star interview

Shrektacular!

A wild, zany ride

“Genuinely hilarious” – Daily Telegraph

“Full of heart, depth, and darkness”

Get ready for a new musical that’s hautter than hell!

Star interview

Bring the people you love to “the show with the biggest heart in town” – Sunday Express

THE PERFECT WINTER ESCAPE “ABBA-solutely fabulous” –

HHHHH “WOW. JUST WOW.”

Star interview

“A riveting adrenaline rush of a show” – The Washington Post

Staff review

Like nothing else in the West End

SEE YOU IN COURT HHHHH VERDICT? IT’S A TRIUMPH’

HHHHH “WORLD CLASS” –

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HHHHH “A heavenly revival’” –

“There is simply nothing else like it” – The New York Times

Get in, loser, MEAN GIRLS is going to London’s Savoy Theatre from June 2024

“Discover the wondrous wizardry and breathtaking magic that has held millions spellbound” – Metro