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to our March Groups Guide!
As we approach Spring in London, we are delighted to welcome new shows to the West End including MJ The Musical and Priscilla The Party as well as bringing you updates for your favourite shows including Mamma Mia!, The Lion King and Matilda The Musical.
See Stranger Things: The First Shadow take theatrical storytelling to a whole new level with new group rates from £50pp. Also, don’t forget to take full advantage of these incredible accelerator rates for Mrs. Doubtfire (from £42.50) and Back to the Future (from £39.50) before they go.
With the 2024 season gaining momentum, the West End has never had a stronger offering for our group partners and if you are not sure how to choose, our expert Travel Trade team are on hand to provide guidance and advice as well as helping you to book your next group requests.
We hope that you will be in touch and we look forward to welcoming your groups over the next few months.
All the best, TTG Encore Trade Team
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Groups 20+ From £35.00
Adelphi Theatre
Performance schedule:
Monday, Wednesday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 3.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until April 2025
When Marty McFly is transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the past and send himself... back to the future.
Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The production features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror), alongside hit songs from the movie including The Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time.
Helpful information
• Education group rate also available
• Close to Charing Cross mainline and underground station
• Great tour operator rates are available making the show ideal for inclusion in any package
Groups 9+ From £25.00
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Performance schedule:
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Wednesday to Saturday at 7.00pm, Sunday at 5.30pm, Thursday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 1.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until September 2024
Frozen concludes its icy adventure in the UK this September. The awardwinning musical brings to life a world of sumptuous beauty, humour and iconic music, including twelve new songs written especially for the show, alongside all the classics including the worldwide smash-hit, ‘Let it Go’.
Brought to the stage with astonishing special effects by an award-winning creative team, Frozen is the awe-inspiring musical sensation at the magnificent Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Once you’ve seen it, you’ll never let it go.
Helpful information
• The theatre is located in Covent Garden, a great location for shopping and dining
• Based on Disney’s hit animation, Frozen is the perfect show for international visitors
• Education group rates are available
*Check the website for casting prior to booking.
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner
Additional book material Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” wri en by Joseph Howard & Bill Steinkellner
Groups 10+ From £49.50
Victoria Palace Theatre
Performance schedule:
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Booking information:
Book now until September 2024
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary.
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton.
Helpful information
• The beautifully restored Victoria Palace Theatre is close to Buckingham Palace
• Hamilton is the hottest theatre ticket in the world, so make sure you book yours early
• The show has something for everyone, especially music lovers and history buffs
THE ICONIC AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE!
In London’s newest and most fabulous venue, HERE at Outernet, the next adventure begins...
Groups 10+ From £29.50
The London Palladium
Performance schedule:
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Booking information:
Limited run from 6 July - 14 September 2024
Multi-Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning Imelda Staunton is back where she belongs in Hello, Dolly! Coming to The London Palladium for a limited summer season, this brand-new production re-unites Imelda with Director Dominic Cooke following the critically acclaimed Follies at the National Theatre. With music and lyrics by the legendary Jerry Herman (La Cage aux Folles) and book by Michael Stewart (42nd Street), Hello, Dolly! is one of the most iconic musicals of all time.
Helpful information
• Education group rate also available
• The theatre is located in the heart of Oxford Circus. Excellent location for shopping and dining before or after the show
• A must-see classic Broadway musical
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Groups 20+ From £35.00
Lyceum Theatre
Performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm
Booking information:
Booking until March 2025
Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney’s multi-award winning musical will redefine your expectations of theatre.
Brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, Disney’s beloved film has been transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience that explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. At its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
Helpful information
• The show also boasts a comprehensive education programme
• The Lyceum offers excellent stairless wheelchair access from street level
• As one of the world’s most successful franchises, The Lion King is the perfect show for non-English speaking visitors
Groups 10+ From £30.00
Novello Theatre
Performance schedule:
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Thursday and Saturday at 3.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until September 2024
MAMMA MIA! is celebrating 25 super trouper years!
My, my, how can you resist the world’s favourite feel-good musical as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since first opening in London’s West End, the exhilarating smash-hit has become a global phenomenon, thrilling over 70 million people worldwide.
The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island idyll, all unfolding to the magic of ABBA’s timeless pop masterpieces, has also been turned into two record-breaking movies: MAMMA MIA! The Movie and MAMMA MIA! Here We Go Again Experience the sheer joy of MAMMA MIA! live on stage in London, where it all began. You already know you’re gonna love it!
Helpful information
• Starring Stevie and Tobias, the winners from ITV’s MAMMA MIA! I Have A Dream
• Tour operator rates available, ask for more information
• Great education rates are available with added resources
• Look out for a booking extension to March 2025 later this Spring!
Groups 10+ From £47.50
Sondheim Theatre
Performance schedule:
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm.
Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Booking information:
Book now until September 2024
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post) and “perfect theatre in a perfect theatre” (Sunday Telegraph).
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home, One Day More and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Helpful information
• The theatre is accessible from both Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square station
• Education rates are available
• A groups favourite so book your tickets early
Groups 10+ From £40.00
Prince Edward Theatre
Performance schedule:
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Booking information:
Booking until March 2025
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to the West End stage direct from Broadway in the multiple Tony Award®-winning new musical MJ.
Created by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, MJ delivers a theatrical experience like no other, electrifying audiences with dozens of the most iconic songs in music history, including Billie Jean, Beat It, Man in the Mirror, Thriller and Smooth Criminal.
Helpful information
• MJ premieres in the West End with its original lead actor Myles Frost, who won a Tony Award for his star-making performance
• The Prince Edward Theatre is located in the heart of London’s Soho district, making it perfect for pre and post theatre dining
• MJ opens in the West End following 4 Tony Awards on Broadway including Best Choreography, so is unmissable for international visitors
Groups 10+ From £39.50
Cambridge Theatre, London
Performance schedule:
Tuesday to Friday at 7.00pm, Wednesday at 2.00pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Sunday at 3.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until May 2025
Matilda The Musical is the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
With the book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
• The theatre is located in the heart of Covent Garden. Excellent location for shopping and dining before or after the show
• Great education rates are available
• Contact us for more information on tour operator rates
schedule may vary. Please contact your account manager for dates and times
Groups 10+ From £39.50
His Majesty’s
Performance schedule:
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Wednesday and Sunday at 2.30pm
Booking information:
Booking until March 2025
Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story, starring Jon Robyns as The Phantom, Holly-Anne Hull as Christine Daaé and Matt Blaker as Raoul.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting and soaring score includes The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her.
Helpful information
• The theatre is a short walk from Regent’s Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, perfect for West End shopping or dinner before the show
• Great education rates and tour operator rates are available
• The show is a West End classic having played to over 145 million people in 41 countries - a must-see for all theatregoers
Groups 20+ From £42.50
Shaftesbury Theatre
Performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm, Sunday at 3.30pm
Booking information:
Booking until February 2025
Helloooo, poppets! Mrs. Doubtfire is the West End’s hit comedy musical based on the beloved film. This ‘genuinely funny’ (Time Out) show now playing at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre is ‘a complete joy’ (The Telegraph).
Featuring all the hilarious moments you love from the movie, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers! Put it all together, and you’ve got a ‘surefire hit’ (The Telegraph) that can’t be missed. Book your group today, dears!
Helpful information
• The Shaftesbury Theatre is a short walk from the British Museum and the bustling Covent Garden district
• Education group rates are available
• Great tour operator rates are available, making the show ideal for inclusion in any package
Groups 8+ From £54
Groups 25+ From £32.50
Performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 3.00pm and 7.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until May 2025
The hilarious multi award-winning disaster The Play That Goes Wrong continues to tickle audiences after 9 smashing years at the Duchess Theatre.
You all know the classic whodunnit story, there has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this plot is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does!
Experience total mayhem and enjoy the perfect slice of escapist comedy, guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.
Helpful information
• The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running comedy in the West End, the perfect show for all ages
• Education group rates are available
• Located close to Covent Garden, the ultimate destination for shopping and dining
HERE at Outernet
Performance schedule:
Performance schedule varies
Booking information:
Booking until September 2024
Since it first opened in Sydney in 2006, the smash-hit musical has been wowing audiences all across the globe, opening in London’s West End in 2009 and on Broadway in 2011 and touring across the US and UK ever since.
Now the original West End creative team are reuniting to bring you Priscilla The Party. With premium dining, seats and dance floor options join the fun with experiences to suit all partygoers.
Now in an intimate environment, with the show happening around (and occasionally among) the audience, you can now combine your favourite show with the hottest party in town.
Helpful information
• Located at a brand new live events space in the centre of London
• Student rates are available
• Premium dining experience includes a 3 couse meal
SHAFTESBURY THEATRE Booking until 2025, dears!
Groups 10+ From £55.00
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Performance schedule: Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and Sunday at 3.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until August 2024
The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical transfers to the West End following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres. Hailed as ‘the most exciting new British musical in years’ (WhatsOnStage), Standing at the Sky’s Edge was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.
Written by Chris Bush, directed by Robert Hastie, and featuring irresistible songs of Richard Hawley, Standing at the Sky’s Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of the landmark housing estate – a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.
• The Gillian Lynne Theatre is close to the bustling Covent Garden district, ideal for shopping and dining
• Generous education rates available
• Book early for this limited run before they sell out
Groups 10+ From £35.00
Dominion
Performance schedule:
Booking information: Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Booking until August 2024
Olivier Award-winner and soul sensation Beverley Knight will reprise her role as disco diva-in-disguise Deloris van Cartier, alongside star and co-creator of Gavin and Stacey Ruth Jones, joining the sisterhood as Mother Superior. Casting also includes Lesley Joseph, Lemar, Clive Rowe, Lizzie Bea, Alison Jiear, and Carl Mullaney.
Based on the beloved film, this story of music, mishaps and nuns on the run is a joyous and uplifting tale of finding your voice and singing out, with your sisters by your side. After delighting half a million people in London and on tour across the country, the sisters are back in the habit and ready to rock the pews at the Dominion Theatre
• The Dominion Theatre is close to Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus, a great spot for dining with easy transport access
• Fantastic education rates available
• Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lemar and Clive Rowe will only be performing until 8 June
• From 10 June –31 August, X Factor winner Alexandra Burke will play the role of Deloris van Cartier, with further casting to be announced
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Groups 10+
From £50.00
Phoenix
Performance schedule:
Tuesday to Saturday at 7.00pm, Friday and Saturday at 1.00pm, Sunday at 3.00pm
Booking information:
Booking until August 2024
Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, who take theatrical storytelling and stagecraft to a whole new dimension, this gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end.
Helpful information
• The theatre is located close to London’s famous Oxford Street
• Opened to rave five-star reviews and described as “The West End theatre event of the year” (The Daily Telegraph).
• The prequel story to the multi-award-winning Netflix phenomenon
From £66.60
President Hotel
Performance schedule:
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Thursday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Sunday at 6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday at 1.30pm
Booking information:
Booking until December 2024
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter. Expect nothing short of guaranteed fun and a brilliant night out as you climb inside the BBC’s iconic TV show and experience it from the inside out.
With over 70% of each performance improvised, this is the completely immersive and highly interactive comedy spectacular where anything can happen… and usually does!
Helpful information
• This 5-star production has been in constant demand throughout Australia, Europe, Ireland, Scandinavia, the United Arab Emirates and the UK ever since its Australian debut in 1997
• Education group rates are available
• A 5 minute walk away from the British Museum
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A uniquely thrilling attraction that will whisk you way back to the capital’s most perilous past. See, hear, feel and (ahem!) smell the chillingly amusing characters of the ‘bad old days’ as they come to life before you. With thirteen scarily true stories and two thrilling rides, guests will come face to face with London’s most notorious historical characters including Guy Fawkes, Sweeney Todd and Jack the Ripper.
Tickets from £25.16
Are you ready to step into the spotlight? Step into the home of famous fun at Madame Tussauds London. Walk amongst royalty, party with A-listers and get closer than ever to the most famous names in the world. The fun NEVER stops at Madame Tussauds London – so what are you waiting for? With 3 floors, 8 zones and over 150 lifelike celebrity figures, it’s your time to shine in the ultimate fame experience.
Tickets from £26.10
Join the adventure and become the hero of London’s only fairytale walk-through experience. Be whisked into Far Far Away, an enchanting world of magic and have the adventure of a lifetime where things rarely go wrong. But don’t worry… you can help Shrek save the day! Explore 11 fairytale themed live shows, collecting the special ingredients you need in order to make it home safely before meeting the big green ogre himself, Shrek!
Tickets from £21.60
Dive in and explore an underwater world of glittering scales, waddling feet and razor-sharp teeth or brave the depths of the Pacific before trekking through the Amazon Rainforest. Brrr-ace yourself for the chills and thrills as you journey across a spectacular icy landscape and come face-to-fur with a life-size AR Polar Bear! So get ready to be amazed as you come face-to-fin with over 5,000 fin-tastic creatures at SEA LIFE London.
Tickets from £26.10
If you require more information regarding a specific attraction, please contact your account manager or email groups@encore.co.uk .
The team will follow up on your request within 3 days and confirm back to you with availability and any holding time available on the tickets. •
Before your hold expires, please contact the team to confirm final numbers for your group. At that point you will be charged for your booking.
Once confirmed and paid for, tickets will be sent via email to the group leader - the timing of this will be dependent on the show.
Please note that credit accounts are available, alternatively you will be sent a payment link. Payment must be paid in full when the link is sent. All bookings are 100% non-refundable once confirmed.
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GREAT GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FROM £20 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London