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Rebecca Lawrence
Rebecca is our
newest consultant but she has already made a name for herself for
loving those really lively shows which guarantee a truly great night out. |
 A
lively show based on the classic film with lots of great sing-a-long
songs. Grease
is a fantastic family night out for all to enjoy. With great
performances and acting skills from all of the cast, this is not one
to be missed. No matter what night you go on you will be up out of
your seats dancing and singing along the whole way through. It is
fortunate that the le
Meridien, Picadilly is a 5 star luxury hotel
is therefore nice and close. The staff are dedicated to meeting the
customers needs. The rooms are luxurious with marble bathrooms, 24
hour room service, satellite TV and complimentary newspaper. Its
famous Terrace Restaurant and the largest in London indoor pool and
spa it is a perfect treat for anyone.
 A
classic love story with upbeat songs everyone knows the words to.
Excellent choreography and slicker dance moves than strictly come
dancing, Dirty
Dancing
is a must see. I would recommend staying at the Kingsway
Hall Hotel.
This elegant 4 star hotel is a perfect location for Theatre Land and
very close to the Aldwych and London's fantastic attractions. The
sumptuous rooms include satellite TV and mini bar and are elegantly
decorated in warm colours. Perhaps after a hard days shopping unwind
in the jacuzzi and spa. |
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Jo Osborn
Theatre Breaks Consultant |
A great hotel to stay in if your seeing Les
Miserables
is the 3*
Royal Trafalgar
as It's JUST around the corner near the iconic Trafalgar square. What
is even better is they have the Squares Restaurant, recently awarded
a coveted AA Rosette, where you can have a pre/post-theatre meal.
 Hairspray
is a fun, lively show which I think has been brilliant coming to the
west end last year. So if your seeing a new production why not stay
in a new hotel too? The
4* Grange Beauchamp.
A new addition to the Grange Hotels portfolio and a lovely setting
on Bedford Place. Better still its walking distance to the theatre
and Oxford Street for shopping! |
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Anne-Marie Stuart-Reid
Senior Theatre
Breaks Consultant |
 The
first place to look on the map is Bertorelli's - Floral St.....enjoy
a pre-theatre meal at this Italian restaurant ......stunning food and
exemplary service make sure you set your watches as you won't want to
leave but you have to cause the next stop on your journey is Avenue
Q
...well the Noel Coward St Martins Lane
The perfect
answer to the credit crunch blues is Avenue Q........How could
puppets make you laugh.....well this show made me cry but for all the
right reasons...it does contain some strong language ...so may be
inappropriate for under 12's.......
I judge a good
show by whether I want to buy the sound track ...and I
did......so watch the show and see there is light at the end of the
credit crunch tunnel.........
Ladies and even
gentlemen .....beware ...your make-up will run through tears of
laughter ......
The hotel I fallen
in love with is The
Ambassadors Bloomsbury........a
stylish contemporary but above all affordable hotel, ..with a warm
welcome as soon as you step through the doors. The hotel team
ensure a personnel touch by dedicated and professional
team. Located five minutes walk from St Pancras ....West
End and the shops of Bond St/Oxford St are close by.
Number 12 a cutting edge restaurant and bar offers fine dining
and lots of atmosphere .....enjoy a cocktail or 6 and have a lovely time......
 Lets
blow the doors off...... and get the evening started at the
Masala Soho ... fantastic indian cusine and then off to Chicago
...Chicago so good they named it twice....well actually they didn't
but you'll want to go twice.........set in you've guest it
Chicago.......a spectacle to satisfy ...... the story unfolds of
Roxie who shoots her illicit lover and winds up in prison .....Mama
Morton is there waiting with open arms ....and so is a
expensive lawyer ....isn't everything expensive these days ...well
not necessarily ...here at Theatre Breaks we have some great deals to
offer ......
So once
you've feasted your eyes and all that flesh and fishnets why
not take the short walk/stumble..... across the road and go and
enjoy the calm surroundings of the hotel ...Theatre Breaks have
wisely recommend for you ....the Radisson
Edwardian Mountbatten Hotel
..situated in the apex of the seven dials ..this hotel is in the
heart of covent garden a four star hotel...designed for comfort and
pleasure ... decorated with leapard hide chairs and hot chocolate
brown sofas....its the purrfect end to a perfect evening ...... |
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Sara Benn
Sara Benn
Administrator
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Now in it's 56th year boasts the publicity... it took me 41 years
before I finally caught up with Mousetrap.
The Mousetrap is one of those plays that I wish I had seen many
moons ago and one that I certainly would be able to sit through
again. I've even forgotten "whodunit" because there
are so many twists and turns. Excellently staged and performed with
the right amount of comedy and bump-in-the-night moments.
For a sumptuous 3
course pre-theatre meal which includes a glass of champers, I would
recommend Incognico in Shaftesbury Avenue, 5 minutes walk north of
the St Martin's Theatre.
My hotel
recommendation would be either the stylish and unique 5
star Courthouse Hotel in Great Marlborough Street
- nestled in-between Oxford & Carnaby Streets for all those
shopaholics out there or the 3 star St Giles Hotel situated on the
north side of New Oxford Street again ideal for Oxford Street and the
British Museum which stand behind it. |
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Patti Murphy
Patti Murphy knows
that 9 times out of 10, what is required on a theatre break is a
great musical. |
 Enjoy a
deluxe break for a deluxe show at Mamma
Mia.
Stay at five
star Le Meridien Hotel
and have their delicious pre-theatre meal in the delightful Terrrass
Restaurant. Walk up Piccadilly and past Eros and feel in the
centre of a vibrant West End of London. Try Ripleys just up the
road either next day or the afternoon before just to complete the experience.
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Antonio Campanella
Antonio is our
groups manager and there is little wonder that he has selected two
productions, so popular with many groups, for their wide range
of appeal. |
One of London's top shows, Phantom
of the Opera
has been running in the West End for a staggering 22 years and still
manages to be sold out on most nights! Andrew Lloyd Webber's hugely
popular production still captivates audiences of all age groups. A
must see. If seeing this production I would highly recommend the 4*
Chesterfield hotel in Mayfair.
Situated in Mayfair, this luxurious hotel is ideal for those wishing
to stay in style. Approximately 15 minutes walk to Her Majesty's
theatre. In the heart of Mayfair, Chez Gerard restaurant in Dover
Street reflects all that is best about French cuisine, transporting
customers back in time to the Brasserie of 1930's Paris, where
friends, family and good food and drink was all that mattered. The
restaurant also has a Terrace which is open in the summer months and
guests can dine in style with spectacular views of London.
By far London's most scary show, Woman
In Black
still manages to scare audiences since it's opening in the West End
over 20 years ago. Adapted from the novel by Susan Hill and
excellently staged, it is very clever in it's concept. This
production plays on the audiences' imagination and fears and does not
relinquish it's sense of heightened fear until the curtain finally
falls. This dark and atmospheric play is by far my favourite show in
London. Not for those of a nervous disposition! Ideally situated in
the Holborn area and just a few minutes walk from the Fortune
theatre, the
four star Kingsway Hall Hotel
would be a great choice for those seeing the Woman in Black. Situated
in the heart of London's fashionable Covent Garden this hotel is
great for those wishing to explore London's great variety of shops
and boutiques. Bertorelli restaurant in Floral street is a great
choice for those wanting to dine nearby. The chic and stylist
restaurant offers a more formal dining experience serving classic
Italian dishes from the a' la carte menu. Ideally situated on the
doorstep of Covent Garden's world famous Piazza. |
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Natasha Ryan
Theatre Breaks Consultant |
 The
Lion King
is a visually amazing show. No expense has been spared when it comes
to the costumes or the set not to mention the fantastic animals that
make up the cast. The storyline follows the film precisely ensuring
that no part of this family favourite is forgotten or left out. The
vocals are breathtaking. You and your family will be entertained
throughout. The
Radisson Edwardian Grafton
provides accommodation for families, depending on availability. This
is the perfect choice for a family outing!
 Wicked
is an exciting musical straight from Broadway, it focuses on the much
feared Wicked witches and tells the real story behind them. The
costumes and set are fantastic not to mention the songs and dancing.
This musical is fun for the whole family with jokes that translate
across the ages.
Why not make it a
romantic weekend away by staying in the elegant four
star Rubens At The Palace Hotel.
If you view a matinee performance you have the whole evening to take
in the sights and sounds of London. Why not hop on the tube to Covent
Garden for a meal in any of our top quality restaurants. I highly
recommend Salieri’s for their varied menu, excellent service and
flamboyant surroundings!
 Are
you part of the glam rock generation? Do you remember when music
meant powerful vocals and an electric guitar? If the answer is yes
then this is the musical for you. It is a light-hearted story set in
the future, a future where instruments and individualism are banned. We
Will Rock You
is full of classic Queen hits and powerful vocals. The music is
excellent and is always performed live with the band rocking in the
wings. This is definitely a fun night out so make it a group and stay
in the Radisson
Edwardian Marlborough Hotel,
that is only a breath away from the theatre and a short stroll from
the bars and restaurants of Covent Garden and Leicester Square. |
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Mel Wiseman
The musicals that
Theatre Breaks Team Leader Mel has chosen are all showing in and
around Soho, one of the livliest spots in London West End and great
for nearby pre-theatre dining. |
 Oh
what a night it will be when you see Jersey
Boys!
Jersey Boys is by far one of the best musicals in London: you won't
be able to take your eyes off the stage and will be
begging for the show never to end! (note my clever
references!). The theatre is in Soho, one of the liveliest parts of
the Capital and I've had a good few nights out there! I'd start off
with some French Cuisine, at the Chez
Gerard in Rupert Street, then head down to the show. Afterwards,
have a few post theatre drinks and then lay your head down in the 5*
Courthouse Hotel,
which is by far the coolest and most historically interesting hotels
in London, not to mention the bar that's now in the prison cells! Book
this entire break, including bed, full breakfast, best
seats, 3-course, pre-theatre meal, service and VAT, now from £190
per person (based on two people sharing a double room).
 Blood
Brothers
is one of my favourite musicals. A romantic and yet tragic story,
that always has me crying at the end! To start off the evening I
would walk along Oxford Circus and have a nose at the shops and stop
off for a lovely Italian
meal at Bertorelli's, which is only a few minutes walk away from
the theatre. After the show you could hit a few pubs, there's plenty
to choose from, or call it a night at the traditional 4*
Rathbone Hotel,
again only a few minutes walk away - its a traditional hotel with a
homely feel. Pre-book
your dinner / theatre / accommodation / breakfast package
from £129 per person inc. service and VAT (based on 2 people
sharing a double room). |
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Darren Finn-Hurst
Darren, our
Development Manager, shows his broad taste in theatre by
choosing two very different productions with one common factor -
theatrical originality! |
 Stomp
at The Ambassadors Theatre is ideally located to the
4* Radisson Edwardian Mountbatten,
just a few minutes walk away. You’ll just want to bang dustbin
lids on the way back to the hotel – remember to keep the noise
down! If you are looking for a pre theatre meal, then Incognico would
be a great choice. This restaurant offers a choice of courses
and a drink is included in the price.
 The
39 Steps
at the Criterion Theatre on Piccadilly Circus itself, is only a few
minutes walk from the 5*
Le Meridien Hotel
on Piccadilly. It is great value for money and the hotel offers
afternoon tea and pre-theatre meals as well. |
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