Book a trip to see some of the capital’s hottest theatre shows, says Adam Shaw
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1. Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Since its debut in 2018, this has been among the top-selling shows for operators including Great Little Breaks and National Holidays (which offers a New Year package). Perhaps it’s because this is a fascinating story covering not only the racism and sexism the singing icon faced but also her resilience in overcoming such obstacles – all set to a soundtrack of uplifting tunes.
Book it: National Holidays’ three-day New Year break starts at £339 based on two sharing, including coach travel, B&B accommodation, show ticket, gala dinner and disco, plus an excursion to Windsor, departing on December 30.
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2. Moulin Rouge
This jukebox musical based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film continues to sell well, according to Chris Cundall, director of trade relations at Great Little Breaks, who expects a “busy summer” of bookings.
Featuring medleys of modern pop songs alongside well-known covers seen in the film, such as Your Song, and original hit Come What May, it scooped 10 Tony Awards in 2021, including Best Musical.
Book it: A one-night B&B package with Great Little Breaks is priced from £210, including train travel and show ticket, departing on June 23.
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3. We Will Rock You
This sci-fi story, set in the distant future and featuring 20 of Queen’s hits, returns for a limited summer run from June 2 to August 27. Following a group of Bohemians fighting the establishment, this iteration will star the musical’s writer, Ben Elton, as the ‘Rebel Leader’.
Book it: A two-day package from Just Go Holidays is priced from £189 based on two sharing, including coach travel, half-board accommodation and a matinee ticket, departing on August 19.
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4. ABBA Voyage
This revolutionary show using avatars of the Swedish superstars remains popular, having welcomed its one millionth visitor last month. A combination of seats and a ‘dance floor’ area offers fans the choice of dancing or sitting during the 90-minute set, which includes classic hits alongside tracks from the new Voyage album. Cundall suggests agents combine the show with a trip to see Mamma Mia!.
Book it: Great Little Breaks’ two-night ABBA Voyage and Mamma Mia! package starts at £374, including train travel, B&B accommodation and show tickets, departing on June 28.
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5. Aspects of Love
After making a joyful noise with his coronation anthem, Andrew Lloyd Webber gets a very different outing with the return to the West End of this musical exploring romantic lives in post-war Europe. Michael Ball will star as George, having played the character’s nephew when it premiered in 1989, and the show has been tweaked so he can perform his hit Love Changes Everything.
Book it: Omega Breaks has a two-day B&B package including coach travel and show ticket. Prices start at £179, based on two sharing, departing on September 30.
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