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Below
is this months Newsletter where you will find the new theatre production and events
going on in London. LondonVisions
Newsletter The Birthday Party -
20th of April to the 9th of July
This is Harold Pinter's
first full length play is widely recognised as one of the great plays of the twentieth
century. Stanley an unemployed musician, leads a mundane but peaceful life, as
the only guest living with the mumsy doting Meg, and quiet agreeable Petey. When
the deeply sinister Goldberg and McCann arrive, their intentions grow progressively
more ominous. Everyone becomes caught in the unruly web of Stanley's peculiar
birthday party. Filled with extremes of comedy and menace, the ordinary and the
absurd, this compelling and intriguing drama launched Pinter as one of the most
significant contemporary dramatists. Held at the Duchess Theatre.
Book
Online Losing Louis - 6th of April to
the 25th of June
This touching new comedy interwoves
events from the past and present which blending together. Losing Louis transfers
to the Trafalgar Studios, following a sell out season at the Hampstead Theatre.
Secrets that refuse to remain buried erupt as family members are brought together,
after years of separation, to face it out in the bedroom - the place where all
the confusion begun. With Lynda Bellingham, Anita Briem, Emma Cunliffe, Jason
Durr, David Horovitch, Brian Protheroe and Alison Steadman. Held at the Trafalgar
Studios.
Book
Online Amajuba - Like Doves We Rise
- 5th of April to the 28th of May
Created and directed
by Edinburgh Fringe Winner, Yael Farber, Amajuba: Like Doves We Rise has performed
to sell-out houses in London and Edinburgh and won the hearts of audiences and
critics alike. An intimate portrayal of growing up in apartheid South Africa,
these powerful, truthful, humorous and moving real life stories of the actors
will stay with you for months to come. From townships to remote villages, the
effects of oppression, poverty and violence have cast emotional shrapnel far and
wide. The personal stories are testimony to hope and a future through reconciliation.
Interwoven with dance and unforgettable songs, this show is above all a celebration
of the capacity of the human spirit to rise above adversity. Held at the Criterion
Theatre.
Book
Online Vagina Monologues - 5th of April
to the 14th of May
Eve Ensler's thought provoking
and witty series of stories dealing with the ins and outs of the female genitalia
and collected during interviews with hundreds of women, attracted a multitude
of celebrities to the stage for its 1998 off-Broadway premiere including Winona
Ryder, Glenn Close and Whoopie Goldberg as well as winning Ensler an Obie Award.
Held at the Wyndham's Theatre.
Book
Online Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
- 13th of April to the 18th of June
Frank McGuinness's
powerful drama about three hostages in Beirut struggling to cope with their ordeal.
Mordantly funny and life-affirming this play was nominated for an Olivier Award
in 1992 and was inspired by conversations with the former hostage Brian Keenan.
Staring Jonny Lee Miller, Aidan Gillen and David Threlfall. Held at the New Ambassadors
Theatre.
Book
Online Beyond Reasonable Doubt - 12th
to the 16th of April
Jeffrey Archer's first stage
play successfully combines courtroom drama, a compelling love story, laughter,
tears and tension. Set in the Old Bailey distinguished QC Sir David Metcalfe finds
himself locked in battle with an old rival, Anthony Blair - Booth QC, conducting
his own defence against a charge of murdering his terminally ill wife. This nail-biting
thriller will have you on the edge of your seat as tensions build to an unexpected
and shocking twist. Held at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
Book
Online Events
Grupo
Corpo - 13th to the 16th of April
The programme of
eye-popping dance sees the UK Premiere of O Corpo, one of the Company's best known
works. A punchy sequence of flashing red lights, punky black costumes, and gymnastic
choreography is set to art-pop composer Arnaldo Antunes' brilliant rhythmic score.
In contrast Lecuona is unashamedly romantic. Set to 12 love songs and a waltz
by Ernesto Lecuona, dubbed 'the Cuban Gershwin', the show is a sensual mix of
vibrating colours, flowing fabrics, cleavage and high heels, with a touch of ballroom
vibrancy. Held at Sadler's Wells
Book
Online Robots: The Imax Experience 2D
- until the 10th of April
Join the Science Museum
this March for the family film of the year, Robots: The IMAX Experience 2D! Catch
this future hit movie on the Science Museum giant screen and you'll enter the
world of Rodney Copperbottom, genuis inventor, who dreams of making the world
a better place and meeting his idol, master inventor Bigweld. On his journey,
Rodney encounters Cappy, a beautiful robot with whom Rodney is instantly smitten,
the nefarious corporate tyrant, Ratchet, and a group of misfit 'bots known as
the Rusties. See Robots in IMAX and through the power of IMAX DMR technology you'll
enjoy a visit unlike any other movie-going experience, with film up to 10 times
larger than that of your local 35mm cinema and unparalleled image and sound quality.
Held at the Science Museum.
Book
Online Powergen Cup Final - 16th of
April
This Rugby Union final is sure to be an exciting
display from start to finish and with a place in Europe on offer for the winners
I am sure all fans will be on the edge of there seats all match. Held at Twickenham
Stadium.
Book
Online London Golf Show - 21st to the
24th of April
The UK’s biggest golf retail show,
showing everything available in golf. Visitors will be able to try out the latest
golf equipment, meet with the pros, get some great deals on clubs and clothes,
and see a whole world of golfing destinations and holidays. Held at Excel
Book
Online The Ring of Nibelung: Twilight
of the Gods - 6th to the 30th of April
Twilight of
the Gods, the thrilling culmination of ENO’s Ring cycle, completes Phyllida
Lloyd’s contemporary exploration of Wagner’s profound observations on
human frailty. Drawing on the same clarity as its predecessors, Twilight of the
Gods is the gripping finale, in which Hagen tricks Siegfried into abandoning Brünnhilde,and
then murders him. Brünnhilde’s ensuing sacrifice a declaration of love
for the fallen Siegfried unleashes destruction, and results in the birth of a
world free from the ring’s curse. Great dramatic intensity is created by
the conflicting characters throughout this production, which is enriched by assured
performances from the orchestra and a new generation of accomplished Wagner singers.
The result is a thought-provoking conclusion to a Ring cycle for our time. Held
at the Coliseum Theatre.
Book
Online Riverdance - 4th to the 10th
of April
Ten year since we first saw Riverdance at
the Point Theatre, Dublin for the Eurovision song contest they are returning to
the UK for one last tour. The show has been revised over the years and now includes
some flamenco and tap but it is still mainly an Irish dance extravaganza that
is not to be missed. Composed by Bill Whelan, Produced by Moya Doherty and Directed
by John McColgan. Held at Hammersmith Apollo.
Book
Online Hi-5 : Space Magic! - 7th of
April to the 1st of May
Prepare for blast off with
Kathleen, Nathan, Charli, Tim and Kellie in Hi-5's brand new show that's out of
this world - Space Magic. Hi-5 return to the UK following their 2004 record breaking
sell out tour, promising a whole new galaxy of fun. This super starry Australian
phenomenon guarantees to have children of all ages on their feet dancing and singing
along to groovy hits, spacey adventures and of course Space Magic! Held at Hammersmith
Apollo.
Book
Online Music in London
Swing
Out Sister @ Jazz Cafe, 3rd, 4th & 5th of April - Book
Online
36 Crazyfists @ Astoria, 8th of April - Book
Online
The Fat Lady Sings @ Academy Islington, 9th of April - Book
Online
Beverley Knight @ Hammersmith Apollo, 14th of April - Book
Online
Atreyu @ Astoria, 16th of April - Book
Online
Cradle Of Filth @ The Forum, 16th of April - Book
Online
Manic Street Preachers @ Hammersmith Apollo, 18th & 19th of
April - Book
Online
Paddy Casey @ Shepherds Bush Empire, 20th of April - Book
Online
The Hives @ Hammersmith Apollo, 20th of April - Book
Online
I Am Kloot @ Electric Ballroom, 21st of April - Book
Online
Magnum @ The Astoria, 23rd of April - Book
Online
Courtney Pine @ Jazz Cafe, 24th of April - Book
Online
Mos Def @ Brixton Academy, 25th of April - Book
Online
Mark Owen @ Garage, 26th of April - Book
Online
Lemar @ Hammersmith Apollo, 27th of April - Book
Online
John Butler Trio @ Brixton Academy, 27th of
April - Book
Online
Carl Cox & Friends @ Heaven, 29th of April - Book
Online
Wishbone Ash @ Mean Fiddler, 29th of April
- Book
Online
Special Offer
Stomp
tickets at the Vaudeville Theatre - best available offer from only £10,
from 5th April to 2nd October.
A Life In The Theatre tickets, starring Patrick
Stewart at the Apollo Theatre - half price Thursday matinees from 5th to the 30th
of April.
Book
Online
March Competition
On offer
in this month's competition are some excellent prizes including :
2
tickets to the John Virtue: London Drawings exhibition
A Talking Tour
2
tickets to see Fame Closing date 30 April 2005.
To
enter the competition just answer a simple question on our Competition Page -
click here
Kind Regards,
The LondonVisions
Team.
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