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Whoopi Goldberg’s Sister Act at Tussauds

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:08:14 +0000

To mark her run in the West End Musical ‘Sister Act‘, Madame Tussauds London today unveiled a re-dressed wax figure of actress, Whoopi Goldberg, wearing an exact replica of the costume she wears on stage as Mother Superior on August 18, 2010. The usual red silk Chinese style trouser suit was swapped for a full length black and white habit, complete with wimple and veil. The figure was first unveiled at Madame Tussauds in 1990 coinciding with her Oscar winning performance in Ghost. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) Content © 2010 Getty Images All rights reserved.

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Pre-Theatre Menu

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:48:44 +0000

One of the great traditions in the great theatre capital cities is for the restaurants to provide pre-theatre menus or post theatre menus. It’s because of the limited time available at slightly different hours to when most people not going to see a show would probably dine out.

Here’s one that’s actually south of the river at Browns near “More London”

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London Theatre Breaks

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:13:31 +0000

Why London Theatre Breaks?

London is easily the centre for musicals, comedy and plays in Europe with Paris showing only a fraction of the shows so if it’s big shows you are looking for then London theatre breaks are the way to go. It’s not simply each of the individual shows which alone might justify a visit, but the sheer concentration of great theatrical entertainment in one small area of the capital. London must surely boast more traditional theatres per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, and within London’s Theatreland they are all protected listed buildings of significant architectural interest.

Other attractions in London

By choosing London for a short break or night out at the theatre, you then have countless other opportunities during a stay to see a host of famous sights, experience an exhibition, river trip, flight on the London Eye or anything else you might imagine.

London Hotels for Theatre Breaks

By booking a London theatre break with hotel and show tickets inclusive you can make the most of that great after-show feeling of exhileration without being let down with a bump by having tall the hassle of a nasty long journey home experience. Theatre breaks also guarantee the best inclusive deals, really smart hotels and top show tickets.

Top Shows for London Theatre Breaks

These are some of the top shows currently on offer in London’s West End.

Hairspray
Phantom of the Opera
Mamma Mia
Dirty Dancing
Wicked
Billy Elliot
We Will Rock You
Jersey Boys
Les Miserables
Chicago

and there are always some new ones coming up such as

Zorro
Carousel
Imagine This
Come Dancing

Tips for booking London Theatre Breaks

be flexible with your dates
Read some reviews of the shows you might fancy or pick a standard favourite
Check prices for staying two or three nights – these can be very worthwhile
If coming from UK regions, book rail fares as well – save up to 40%

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