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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Theatre information

So from 1860's Atlanta to 1980's New Jersey, the hit 80's romantic comedy Desperately Seeking Susan arrived at the Novello theatre London this October. If you're a Blondie fan, this is a must see show, with Blondie hits such as Heart of Glass, Atomic, one way or Another and plenty of others all featuring throughout the show.

October also saw the launch of the Big Hair musical, Hairspray. Recently seen on the big screen this Broadway hit is coming to the Shaftsbury Theatre, London. This is a must see for West End Theatre goers has Micheal Ball, one of Britain's leading musical star, is transformed into Edna Turnbald, the mother of the lead character Tracy Turnbald.

Benefits of theatre

The theater provides insights into the human experience through live theatre that invigorates minds and emotions. It also strives to correct social ills and point the way forward for society. It leads the American theater in creating new plays and in innovatively re-imagining fresh dramatic renditions of the classics.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Established in 1951 by John Stewart; Pitlochry Festival Theatre was opened in the autumn of 1951. The original theatre “building” was a tent-like construction, and was only meant to be used for a short period; however it remained in use for some 30 years until it was replaced by the current theatre building designed by James Dunbar-Naismith in 1981.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre offers a fantastic cultural experience in beautiful Pitlochry countryside overlooking the River Tummel.

Weekend theatre breaks

One form of weekend break which is rapidly gaining popularity is the theatre break. More and more frequently, travel agents and travel companies are offering theatre break packages to London, Edinburgh, Stratford-upon-Avon and even Paris.

The London theatre scene is flourishing at the moment and is perhaps the best location in Britain if you're thinking about taking a weekend theatre break. From the long running musical of Disney's The Lion King to the 2006 stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning movie Dirty Dancing, people keen on theatre breaks in London have more than a few excellent options to choose from on the West End stage.

CONCLUSION

Other popular musicals playing in London's West End include Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Poppins at Prince Edward Theatre, Guys and Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre and Andrew Lloyd Webber's all time classic, The Phantom of the Opera, playing at Her Majesty's Theatre.