A new year, a new start with many shows closing in London next month, here is a guide to some of the productions we will be waving sadly goodbye to…
The Bodyguard, Dominion Theatre: January 7th – featuring the hit songs of Whitney Houston, this musical is based on the hit film and has wowed audiences once more in London since July. So if you haven’t got around to seeing it yet this is your last chance! (Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk. )
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Theatre Royal Drury Lane: 7th January – making way for 42nd Street and heading to Broadway next year, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory leaves London next month, following three years at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. (Ticketmaster.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com, UK Tickets.co.uk)
The Dresser, Duke of York’s Theatre: 14th January – starring Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith, this revival Ronald Harwood’s greatest play is directed by Sean Foley has proved popular with audiences. This is your last opportunity to catch this rarely seen play on stage. (ATG Tickets, Ticketmaster.co.uk, Last Minute.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Love Theatre.com, Theatre People.com and UK Tickets.co.uk.)
Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Apollo Theatre: 29th January – back for its second season at the Apollo Theatre, this immensely popular show from Mischief Theatre will also be screened on BBC One on New Year’s Eve for all those who won’t get to see it live in London before the end of January.