All aboard for a West End deal!
IT really is A Whole New World for Midland theatre fans.
The Ticket Factory has teamed up with Virgin Trains to offer FREE return train travel from five stations to London Euston to see eight of the best shows in the West End.
You can pop down to the Big Smoke from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Rugby and Milton Keynes, anytime from 10am, enjoy an uplifting West End show and come back home – and only pay for your theatre ticket.
The West End spectaculars included in the offer are:
SCHOOL OF ROCK AT GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE – UNTIL OCT 21
You are invited to bring your air guitar and release your inner rock god at this hit Broadway musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the iconic, hit movie.
The irresistible theatre version of the story of failed wannabe rock star Dewey Finn turning a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band has received rave reviews.
STRICTLY BALLROOM AT PICCADILLY THEATRE – UNTIL OCT 26
Adapted from Baz Luhrmann’s beloved and award-winning film, Strictly Ballroom has been transformed into a glorious stage musical.
It creatively combines the story’s heart, comedy and drama with white-hot dance, eye-popping costumes and over 40 classic chart hits. The show stars Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Matt Cardle.
DISNEY ALADDIN AT THE PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE – UNTIL NOV 20
Featuring all the songs from the Academy Award-winning classic film, this spectacle is everything you could wish for and more. The lead roles of Aladdin and Jasmine are taken by rising British stars Dean John-Wilson and Jade Ewen. Broadway’s Trevor Dion Nicholas is making his London stage debut as the Genie. There’s over 350 magnificent costumes plus breathtaking sets and special effects.
42ND STREET AT THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE – UNTIL NOV 23
The story follows young Peggy Sawyer, fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show, whose fortunes take a turn as a leading lady gets injured. The classic Broadway musical features the iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You.
BAT OUT OF HELL AT DOMINION THEATRE – UNTIL DEC 20
The legendary anthems of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf are brought to life in this criticallyacclaimed production which combines the magic of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll.
It features iconic hits including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), It’s All Coming Back To Me Now and Paradise By The Dashboard Light.
DREAMGIRLS AT THE SAVOY THEATRE – UNTIL DEC 21
Join friends Effie, Lorell and Deena as they embark on a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of showbusiness in turbulent 1960s America.
Let your soul sing along to classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, I Am Changing, Listen and One Night Only. It’s 1983, the 25th anniversary of Motown Records, and creator Berry Gordy is reflecting upon his journey which has seen him launch the careers of Diana Ross and the Supremes, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more.
Featuring an 18-piece live orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including My Girl, “ancing In The Street, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and I Heard It Through The Grapevine.
Terms and conditions: Promotion valid on a band A theatre ticket and trains run by Virgin Trains departing after 10am. Train tickets don’t include travel on the tube.