As ever London can summon the cream of the crop of acting, comedy, and music talent starring in world class productions. Cirque du Soleil stages its annual takeover of the Royal Albert Hall from January 9 to March 2. This year, Corteo sees a reconfigured seating split the Victorian hall into two halves.
Meaning cortege in Italian, the show promises to be a joyous procession, a festive parade of angels and acrobats imagined by a clown. A fresh version of Lionel Bart's musical Oliver! is now running in the West End. (Image: Johan Persson) Oliver! Lionel Bart's timeless musical based on Charles Dickens' novel was fully reconceived by director and choreographer Matthew Bourne for Chichester Festival Theatre in the summer.
The hit show, produced by Cameron Mackintosh, has just transferred to the West End's Gielgud Theatre with tickets on sale now. Clueless is another new musical comedy based on a hit coming-of-age film which follows in the stiletto-heeled footsteps of Mean Girls and Heathers. A modern spin on Jane Austen's Emma, it follows Cher Horowitz at Beverly Hills High as she tries to makeover new friend Tai, and features a score by KT Tunstall and lyrics by Glenn Slater.
(Sister Act) Performances begin at Trafalgar Theatre on February 15. The cast of Titanique, now playing in the West End. (Image: Chad David Kraus) Titanique now running in the West End will absolutely ensure that the heart will go on for Jack and Rose.
Fresh from New York, this "hysterical musical fantasia".