Spring Awakening
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Forget Disney's High School Musical; the latest American teenage drama - actually set a million miles from a high school prom in 19th century Germany - is messy, adventurous and shocking. Now playing at the Novello Theatre, when Spring Awakening opened Off-Broadway, Charles Isherwood of The New York Times wrote "when was the last time something new happened in a new musical?", for here is a show where the "new" is palpable. No sing-a-long numbers but Duncan Sheik's vital rock score; no jazz hands but soul-searching students rocking out; no bursting into song because "the hills are alive" but explosions of emotion about masturbation, rape, homosexuality, abortion and suicide. The production scooped eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score whilst on Broadway in 2007 and a host of glowing reviews for its European premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith with a new British cast; it's now recreating its hard-hitting spirit in the West End.About Novello Theatre
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more spectacular theatres and has matching roster of hit shows. An attractive columned exterior gives way to a gorgeous foyer and auditorium, with marble, polished brass and gold the dominant materials and gods and cupids sprawled across every available surface. More about Novello Theatre
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Spring Awakening Lyric Hammersmith, W6 0QL 23rd January 2009 - 28th February 2009 Forget Disney's 'High School Musical'; the latest American teenage drama - actually set a million...
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Aldwych, WC2B4DD | 1 minute from Spring Awakening
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: Tuesday 29th May 2012 at 11.40am, 1.45pm and 4pm & Wednesday 30th May 2012 at 11.40am and 1.45pm
Empire Leicester Square, 5-6 Leicester Square, Westminster, WC2H | 11 minutes from Spring Awakening
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London > Events > Film Events Dates: 25th May to 31st May 2012
ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Spring Awakening
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ICA Cinema 1, The Mall, Westminster, SW1Y | 14 minutes from Spring Awakening
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | At Spring Awakening
With the Waldorf Hotel sandwiched inbetween them, the Aldwych and Strand theatres were originally built to work as a pair. The Aldwych is probably most noted for ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Spring Awakening
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Spring Awakening
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on this ...More
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London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Spring Awakening
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
45 Wellington Street, London, WC2E | 2 minutes from Spring Awakening
The London Film Museum, located on the site of the Theatre Museum in the original Flower Cellars in the heart of Covent Garden, is the second ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Spring Awakening
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed at ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Spring Awakening
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Spring Awakening
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ...More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Spring Awakening
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ...More
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Aldwych, One Aldwych Hotel, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Spring Awakening
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. ...More
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One Aldwych Hotel, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Spring Awakening
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. ...More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
36 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, , London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 1 minute from Spring Awakening
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Spring Awakening
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Spring Awakening
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, London, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Spring Awakening
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
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London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Spring Awakening
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, London, WC2H | 7 minutes from Spring Awakening
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, London, Holborn, London WC2A | 10 minutes from Spring Awakening
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Spring Awakening
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Spring Awakening
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
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London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Spring Awakening
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, London, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Spring Awakening
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Spring Awakening
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Spring Awakening
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 3 minutes from Spring Awakening
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 5 minutes from Spring Awakening
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Novello Theatre events
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!Through the story-telling magic of the songs of ABBA, we meet Donna, a feisty forty-something single mum, who recalls the distant memories of carefree days and careless nights whilst her daughter Sophie dreams of tradition, romance and a big white wedding. Mamma Mia! is an infectious and funny musical featuring 22 of ABBA's best known songs, and af6th September 2012Saturday 27th April 2013
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TIMES 6th September 2012 to 27th April 2013 PRICING Mon-Fri £15-£64, Sat £15-£67.50
Through the story-telling magic of the songs of ABBA, we meet Donna, a feisty forty-something single mum, who recalls the distant memories of carefree days and careless nights whilst her daughter Sophie dreams of tradition, romance and a big white wedding. Mamma Mia! is an infectious and funny musical featuring 22 of ABBA's best known songs, and af... More about this event
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