Theatreland celebrates #LondonIsOpen For Summer

As Theatreland gears up for Kids Week 2017, today top West End shows came together to support the Mayor of London’s campaign to tell the world that London is open for summer.

Shows including Disney’s Aladdin, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Mamma Mia!, Matilda The Musical, Les Misérables, The Phantom of The Opera, The Kite Runner, Half A Sixpence, Stomp and Wicked all joined forces by creating their own videos to show their support for the Mayor’s #LondonisOpen campaign and to encourage visitors to come and experience the magic of live theatre in the famous West End.

Kids Week 2017 has already issued over 150,000 tickets with more than 85,000 tickets remaining for children and families across August. This year marks the 20th Kids Week, the iniative that lets children experience London theatre for free. For more information and to book tickets, visit the Kids Week website. Since 1998 Kids Week has grown from one week to a month long celebration and has reached 1.2million children and families.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Whether you’re looking for fringe theatre or the bright lights of the West End, London really is a global leader for world-class theatre. With some of the greatest musicals, drama and dance making their mark on our West End – from Wicked and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to Les Misérables and Matilda – it is little wonder that London’s Theatreland is an enormous draw for visitors and talent from around the world.

There are fantastic opportunities for families to experience the thrill of a show-stopping performance over the coming weeks, with Kids Week providing free tickets for children. I’m saying loud and clear – London is open for business, creativity, ideas, talent, and open to everyone this summer.”

Kenny Wax, President of the Society of London Theatre said: “London is the theatre capital of the world, welcoming over 14 million people a year and home to the most gifted on and off stage talent. London’s Theatreland continues to thrive because of its inclusiveness to all and this year we will once again open our doors to a new generation of theatre fans and introduce them to the magic of live theatre through Kids Week, our annual initiative that offers free tickets to children 16 and under throughout August.”

Miranda Hart, currently appearing as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Piccadilly Theatre, said: “There is nothing quite like London’s West End in the Summer. Theatreland really comes alive and the atmosphere in the theatre each evening is electric. I love the energy of a London audience; it’s so unique and can’t be beaten.”

West End shows that are involved in the London is Open campaign include;

• 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
• Disney’s Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre
• An American In Paris, Dominion Theatre
• Around The World In 80 Days, Cadogan Hall
• Bat Out Of Hell The Musical, London Coliseum
• Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre
• Five Guys Named Moe, Marble Arch Theatre
• Follies, National Theatre
• Gangsta Granny, Garrick Theatre
• The Girl From The North Country, Old Vic
• Half A Sixpence, Noel Coward Theatre
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre
• Kinky Boots, Adelphi Theatre
• Les Misérables, Queen’s Theatre
• Mamma Mia, Novello Theatre
• Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre
• Motown The Musical, Shaftesbury Theatre
• Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, Duke Of York’s
• Rabbits, Park Theatre
• Stomp, Ambassadors Theatre
• Summer In London, Theatre Royal Stratford East
• The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Criterion Theatre
• The Kite Runner, Playhouse Theatre
• The Mousetrap, St Martin’s Theatre
• The Phantom Of The Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre
• The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre
• The Woman In Black, Fortune Theatre
• The Wind In The Willows, London Palladium
• Twilight Song, Park Theatre
• Touch, Soho Theatre
• What The Ladybird Heard, Lyric Theatre
• Wicked, Apollo Victoria

Take a look at the videos below. For Kids Week 2017 tickets visit KidsWeek.co.uk