First (real) London Trip

First of all, let me pre-emptively wish you a fantastic trip!

Your show list is fab, unless anything new is announced for when you're over I'd say it's solid. Add Jamie onto it for a new British musical definitely.

As a Potter fan you MUST visit the Warner Bros Studios, and as others have said, get there as early as possible so you can fully take it in and enjoy it with no stress. On another HP related note, there's The House of Mina Lima which I'm fairly sure is a permanent fixture now and would be fantastic for you to visit in between seeing Cursed Child part 1/2 as it's just around the corner from the theatre and fairly small, I'd say you could completely see it all in 45 mins, possibly less.

If you have time, panto is the most ridiculous fun and truly a British staple so it's worth trying to see one! Explore the Christmas markets but avoid Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park like the plague, it's overpriced, lacks authenticity and isn't worth the stress. There are some adorable Christmas sights around the city such as Covent Garden, various ice skating rinks (Somerset House or the Natural History Museum are very picturesque), and one of my favourite things in general is walking on the Southbank from the London Eye/Parliament down to Tower Bridge, you'll pass lots of little Christmas markets and adorable sights.

Oh also, for something more touristy but fun, book a visit at the Sky Garden to have a look above the city, it's free but you do need to book in advance and it's very popular but it's such a nice thing to do especially for free! If I think of more things I'll add them

That's me!! Happy to help 

Personally I would see 42nd Street as it's a fantastic production and closes in Jan, but it's no secret that I love that show!

It looks like an epic trip and six day theatre binge - you’re going to have an amazing time! Please post back once you’ve ticked each one off. You definitely won’t be disappointed if you do pick 42nd Street too, the production is fantastic!

Dreamgirls is quite an emotional experience and will get you in the mood for a week of theatre!

That's impressive that you already have so many shows booked!👍 Even though 42nd Street is visually spectacular I prefer Dreamgirls because in my opinion it has more heart. Dreamgirls exceeded my expectations and I would like to see it again before it closes.

Some general advice regarding mobile data if you or anyone else needs it when traveling to the UK, I can recommend EE. I had not heard of them before my trip last year and they have a bunch of shops in the centre of London. I bought a prepaid card from there for only £10 which had 1 GB, plus calls and texts valid for a month. The coverage was great and the store even checked my phone one day when it was having charging problems. If arriving from Gatwick and getting in at Victoria Station the Oyster card and EE sim card can both be purchased there, which are very convenient to have from the start of a trip.

If he's got Caroline Or Change and Hadestown on the list and Christmas Carol on the possibles, then Young Frankenstein will be LONG closed by the time he gets here.

This is the most accurate summary of Panto I've ever read. 

Do you like filth and childish humour? can you lower a tone just by a look. My dears you won't just like Panto you should be IN panto.


In all seriousness, I loathe slapstick and farce with a fury of a 1000 suns. If anyone tries to make me participate in theatre I am not performing in I will slap them with my slapstick (matron etc etc). But I still enjoy a good panto. 

Sorry. I forgot it's closing soon.

And my Company ticket is bought now too! I’m a little crazy and have fully booked my trip, but London is spoiling with me so many cheap tickets! Not used to that when visiting New York. The next ticket I buy will be for the Harry Potter Studio Tour!

Can't seem to find a thread about The Great Gatsby. Any thoughts on the production? I could fit it in on the Sunday I get in, but that might be pushing it.