Half Term Events in London

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Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Drury Lane Theatre Previewing 29th May- 1st June

Roald Dahl's deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka comes to life in a brand new West End musical directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory, it's the chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets he's always dreamed of. But beyond the gates astonishment awaits, as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible edible delights, the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems. Featuring ingenious stagecraft, the wonder of the original story that has captivated the world for almost 50 years is brought to life with music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Grammy® winners forHairspray; Smash), a book by award-winning playwright and adaptor David Greig (The Bacchae; Tintin In Tibet), set and costume designs by Mark Thompson (Mamma Mia!; One Man, Two Guvnors) and choreography by Peter Darling (Billy Elliot The Musical; Matilda The Musical). A chocolate garden, an army of squirrels and the curiously peculiar Oompa-Loompas must be believed to be seen in this spectacular new musical that is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.

The Book of Mormon

Prince of Wales Theatre 28th & 30th May, 1st June The Book Of Mormon has come to the West End. Probably the most anticipated Musical Comedy for a very long time opens at the Prince Of Wales Theatre in February 2013. From the creators of 'South Park' Trey Parker & Matt Stoneand the co-creator of 'Avenue Q' Robert Lopez, The Book Of Mormon has been a huge hit on Broadway winning NINE Tony Awards in 2011!! other critics said: ""It's the funniest musical of all time"" - Vogue ""It's the best musical of the century"" - The New York Times ""Musical comedy heaven. The most exuberantly entertaining Broadway musical."" - Time Out New York *Parental advice is recommended due to the use of explicit language throughout the performance* Matilda Cambridge Theatre 29th & 30th May, 1st June Roald Dhal's MATILDA played to sold-out audiences at theRSC's Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-Upon_avon for twelve weeks from November 2010 to January 2011. Dahl's magical story about a girl with extraordinary powers has been a favourite novel for millions of people across the world since it was published in 1988. Book by Dennis Kelly. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin Directed by Matthew Warchus. *Minimum age limit is 6 years. The O2 Arena Depeche Mode

Sporting

England v Ireland

Wembley Stadium 29th May Don't forget we are now booking Aegon Queens & The Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2013. Just four weeks to go! contact Original Travel