P631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:29:03 ——————————————————————————— ABSOLUTE HELL Jude Hench in Rodney Ackland's view of Bohemian London National Theatre: Lyttelton, SE1. 0171 928 2252. June 26-27, July 21-22, 24-26, 7.30pm. Mats June 27, July 22, 2.15pm. £7.50-£22.50. D access. AFTER EASTER Anne Devlin's acclaimed Irish drama stars Stella Goner Barbican: The Pit, Barbican Centre. EC2Y. 0171 638 8891. June 28-29, July 7-8, 10-11, 19m20, 26m27, 7.15pn. Mats June 29, July 8, 20, 27, 2pm. Ends July 27. £10-£16. D access. ——————————————————————————————————1/29— What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:24:10 ——————————————————————————— AIM'T MISBEHAVIN' Revival of the Fats Waller musical featuring many hits Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avjnuj. W1V 0171 494 5045. Mon-Sat 8pm. Mats Thu 3pm, Sat 5pm. £7.50-£26.50. D access. BINGO Edward Bond's powerful account of Shakespeare's last days Young Vic, The Cut. SE1. 0171 928 6363 June 27, July 5, 7, 12, 19, 7.15pm. Mat June 27, 2pm. Ends July 19. £12-£18, concs. ——————————————————————————————————2/29— New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:24:36 ——————————————————————————— BLOOD BROTHERS Willy Russell's hit Liverpudlian musical saga Phoenix Theatre, Chasing Cross Road. WC2H. 0171 369 1733. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm. £9.50-£25. D access. THE BROKEN HEART Jain Glen stars in John Ford's Jacobean thriller Barbican: The Pit, Barbican Centre. EC2Y. 0171 638 8891. June 26-27, 30-July 1, 3-4, 14-15, 21-22, 24-25, 28m29, 7.15pm. Mats July 1, 15, 22, 29 2pm. Ends July 29. £10-£16. D access. ——————————————————————————————————3/29— What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:57:11 ——————————————————————————— BT NATIONAL CONNECTIONS Showcase of selected youth theatre projects National Theatre: Cottesloe, South Bank. SE1. 0171 928 2252. June 30, July 1, 7.30pm. £8.50, concs. D access BUDDY Musical celebrating the life and music of Buddy Holly Victoria Palace, Victoria Street. SW1E 0171 834 1317. Mon-Thu 8pm, Fri, Sat 8.30pm. Mats Fri 5.30pm, Sat 5pm. £10-£27.50. D access. ——————————————————————————————————4/29— New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:07:07 ——————————————————————————— CATS Lloyd Wjbbjr's hit feline musical based on TS Eliot's poems New London Theatre, Drury Lane. WC2B. 0171 405 0072. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Tue, Sat 3pm. £10.50-£30. D access. COPACABANA Darren Day stars in Barry Manilow's schmaltzy musical Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street. W1V. 0171 839 5972. Mon-Sat 8pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. £20-£30. D access. ——————————————————————————————————5/29— What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:00:11 ——————————————————————————— CRAZY FOR YOU Gershwin musical comedy starring Tim Flavin Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street. W1V. 0171 734 8951. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Sat 3pm. £11.50-£30. D access. DEALER'S CHOICE Patrick Marbjr's comedy about a 'friendly' poker game Vaudeville Theatre, Strand. WC2R. 0171 836 9987. Mon-Fri 7.45pm, Sat 5pm 8.15pm. Mats Wed 3pm. £10-£22.50. D access. ——————————————————————————————————6/29— New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:00:08 ——————————————————————————— DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER French farce starring Royce Mills Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street. WC2B. 0171 494 5075 Mon-Fri 8pm, Sat 5pm, 8.30pm, mats Wed 3pm. £8-£18.50. FAME THE MUSICAL Stage version of the hit film and TV series Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street. WC2 0171 494 5080. Mon-Sat 7.30pm (June 27, 7pm). Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. £8-£23 until June 26, then £10-£25. D access. ——————————————————————————————————7/29— What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:08:42 ——————————————————————————— FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE Partying musical celebration of Louis Jordan Albjry Theatre, St Martin's Lane. WC2N 0171 369 1730. Mon-Thu 8pm, Fri, Sat 6pm, 8.45pm. £5-£28. D access. FOREVER TANGO Argentinian musical celebrating the spirit of tango Strand Theatre, Aldwych. WC2B. 0171 930 8800. Tue-Sat 8pm. Mats Thu, Sun 3pm, Sat 4pm. Ends Sept 24. £10-£30. D access. ——————————————————————————————————8/29— New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:06:18 ——————————————————————————— DR FAUSTUS The battle for a man's soul played as slapstick comedy. Troubadour Coffee House, Old Brompton Road. SW5. 0171 351 4483. June 25, 27, July 2, 8pm. £5, concs. GREASE Shane Richie stars in a staging of the hit film musical Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road W1P. 0171 416 6060. Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. £10-£27.50. D access. ——————————————————————————————————9/29— What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:01:35 ——————————————————————————— HOT MIKADO Slick jazz musical version of Gilbert & Sullivan's operetta Queen's Theatre, Shaftesbury Avjnuj. W2V. 0171 494 504p. Tue-Sat 8pm. Mats Thu, Sat, Sun 3pm. £13.50-£27.50, concs. D access. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Terry Hands directs Wilde's comedy Old Vic, Waterloo Road. SE1. 0171 928 7616. From June 28, Mon-Sat 7.45pm (July 7, 7pm). Mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm. £6-£22. D access. ——————————————————————————————————10/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:01:00 ——————————————————————————— INDIAN INK Art Malik and Felicity Kendal star in Stoppard's new drama Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych. WC2B. 0171 416 6003. Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. £10-£25. D access. IN PRAISE OF LOVE Peter Bowler stars in Rattigan's tender drama Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avjnuj. W1V. 0171 494 5070. Mon-Sat 8pm. Mats Thu 3pm, Sat 5pm. Ends July 1. £8-£22. D access. ——————————————————————————————————11/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 144u FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:14:16 ——————————————————————————— LES MISERABLES Trevor Nunn and John Caird direct this blockbuster musical Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avjnuj. W2V. 0171 434 0909. Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mats Thu, Sat 2.30pm. £5.50-£27.50. D access. MAMA, I WANT TO SING Doris Troy stars with Mica Paris in a Gospel musical Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avjnuj. W1V. 0171 494 5065. Mon-Sat 8pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. Ends Sept 16. £7.50-£27.50. D access. ——————————————————————————————————12/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:14:11 ——————————————————————————— MARIA FRIEDMAN BY 'EXTRA' SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Musical revue Whitehall Theatre, Whitehall. SW1A. 0171 369 1735. Fri 8pm, Sat 6pm, 8.45pm, Sun 4pm. Ends June 25. £10.50-£22.50. D access. MEASURE FOR MEASURE Michael Feast in Shakespeare's tale of corruption Barbican Theatre, Barbican Centre. EC2Y. 0171 638 8891. June 26-27, 30-Jzly 1, 3-4, 14-15, 21-22, 24-25, 1, 15, 22, 29, 2pm. £6-£24. D access. ——————————————————————————————————13/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:12:34 ——————————————————————————— THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Denis Quilley stars in Shakespeare's comedy National Theatre: Olivier, South Bank. SE1. 0171 928 2252. June 28-July 1, 12-15, 28m29, 7.15pm. Mats July 1, 13, 15, 29, 2pm. £7.50-£22.50. D access. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Toyah Willcox stars in Shakespeare's fantasy Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. NW1. 0171 486 2431. June 28-30, July 1, 3m6 10-13, 19-22, 8pm. Mats June 28-29, July 1, 5-6, 12-13, 22, 2.30pm, in rep until Sept 9. £7.50-£17.50, concs. ——————————————————————————————————14/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:12:51 Advert WEST END THEATRES >> DISCOUNTED RESERVATIONS See page 269 EASY TO ORTZEVEORTZEVEHOUSAND REMEMBER Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23: 5:25 ——————————————————————————— A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Adrian Noble directs Shakespeare's fantasy Barbican Theatre, Barbican Centre. EC2Y. 0171 638 8891. Jzly 5-6, 12-13, 17-18, 7.15pm. Mats July 6, 13, 2pm. £6-£24. D access. MISS SAIGON Updated version of the Madame Butterfly tragedy Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Catherine Street. WC2B. 0171 494 5062. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. £8.50-£30. D access. ——————————————————————————————————16/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:13:32 ——————————————————————————— THE MOUSETRAP Long-running Agatha Christie whodunnit St Martin's Theatre, West Street. WC2H 0171 836 1443. Mon-Sat 8pm. Mats Tzj 2.45pm, Sat 5pm. £8-£22. D access. MUSICALS SINGALONG Stars of the musicals lead a good ol' singalong Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore. SW7. 0171 589 8212. June 25, 7.30pm. £10.50-£25. D access. ——————————————————————————————————17/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:15:59 ——————————————————————————— OLIVER! Jonathan Pryce stars as Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh's latest London Palladium, Argyll Street. W1V. 0171 494 5020. Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mats Wed, Sat 2.30pm. £10-£30. ONLY THE LONELY Musical biog of Orbison's hits and misfortunes Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street. W1V 0171 369 1734. Tue-Thu 8pm, Fri 5.15pm 8.15pm, Sat 5pm, 8.30pm, Sun 4pm. £5-£25. ——————————————————————————————————18/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:11:01 ——————————————————————————— A PASSIONATE WOMAN Stephanie Cole stars in Kay Mellor's comedy Comedy Theatre, Panton Street. SW1Y. 0171 369 1731. Tue-Sat 8pm. Mats Wed 3pm, Sat, Sun 4pm. £6-£22.50. D access PENTECOST David Edgar's latest epic drama examines contemporary Europe Young Vic, The Cut. SE1. 0171 928 6363 June 30-July 1, 14-15, 21-22, 24-25, 28-29, 7.15pm. Mats July 1, 15, 22, 29 2pm. £12-£18, concs. ——————————————————————————————————19/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:16:30 ——————————————————————————— THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Andrew Lloyd Wjbbjr's theatrical phenomenon Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket. SW1Y 0171 494 5400. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. £9-£30. D access. RICHARD II Fiona Shaw stars as the king in Deborah Warner's production National Theatre: Cottesloe, South Bank. SE1. 0171 928 2252. July 3-6, 13-15, 24-27, 7.15pm. Mats July 5, 15, 2pm. £14.50, restricted view £10. D access. ——————————————————————————————————20/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE oEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:14:36 ——————————————————————————— RICHARD III Brian Cox directs Jasper Britton in Shakespeare's tragedy Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park. NW1. 0171 486 2431. June 26-27, July 7-8, 14-15, 17-18, 8pm. Mats July 8, 15, 2.30pm, in rep until Sept 6. £7.50-£17.50, concs. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Robin Cousins and Nicholas Parsons do the Time Warp Duke of York's Theatre, St Martin's Lane. WC2N. 0171 836 5122. Mon-Thu 8.15pm, Fri, Sat 7pm, 9pm. Ends Sept 16. £8.50-£25. D access. ——————————————————————————————————21/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:27:40 ——————————————————————————— SHE LOVES ME John Gordon-Sinclair stars in the hit Broadway musical Savoy Theatre, Strand. WC2. 0171 836 8888. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Wed, Sat 3pm. Ends July 1. £10-£30. D access. SKYLIGHT Michael Gambon and Lea Williams in David Hare's latest drama National Theatre: Cottesloe, South Bank. SE1. 0171 928 2252. June 26-28, July 7-8, 10-12, 28-29, 7.30pm. Mats June 27, July 7, 28, 2.30pm. £14.50, restricted view £10. D accessW ——————————————————————————————————22/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:12:17 ——————————————————————————— LIFT: SPLENDID'S Julian Clary in Jean Genet's tribute to American film noir Lyric Hammjrsmith, King Street. W6. 0181 741 2311. Mon-Sat 7.30pm. Mats Sat 2.30pm. Ends July 15. £5-£15, standby concs. D access. STARLIGHT EXPRESS Roller-skating musical from Andrew Lloyd Wjbbjr Apollo Victoria, Wilton Road. SW1V. 0171 416 6070. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Tue, Sat 3pm. £12.50-£30. D access. ——————————————————————————————————23/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR TlEATRE NEEfS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:17:11 ——————————————————————————— SUNSET BOULEVARD Lloyd Wjbbjr's musical version of Wilder's classic film Adjlphi Theatre, Strand. WC2E. 0171 344 0055. Mon-Sat 7.45pm. Mats Thu, Sat 3pm. £15-£32.50. D access. TAKING SIDES Ronald Harwood's latest drama stars Daniel Massey Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus. W1. 0171 839 4488. From June 29, Mon-Sat 7.30pm (July 3, 7pm). Mats Wed Sat 2.30pm. £7-£22.50. D access. ——————————————————————————————————24/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:27:18 ——————————————————————————— THE TEMPEST Shakespeare's fantasy is directed by David Thackjr Young Vic, The Cut. SE1. 0171 928 6363 June 26, 28-29, July 3-4, 6, 8, 10-11, 13, 17-18, 20, 7.15pm. Mats Jzly 6, 8, 11, 13, 18, 20, 2pm. Ends July 20. £12-£18, concs. TWELFTH NIGHT Emma Fielding stars in Ian Judge's production Barbican Theatre, EC2. 0171 638 8891. June 28-29, July 7-8, 10-11, 19-20, 26-27, 7.15pm. Mats June 29, July 8, 20, 27, 2pm. £6-£24. D access. ——————————————————————————————————25/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:27:20 ——————————————————————————— UNDER MILK WOOD Roger Michell'u directs Dylan Thomas's drama National Theatre: Olivier, South Bank. SE1. 0171 928 2252. June 26-27, Jzly 6-8, 10-11, 7.15pm. Mats Jznj 27, July 8, 2pm. £7.50-£22.50. D access. UNFORGETTABLE - THE NAT KING COLE STORY Clarke Peters stages a musical tribute Garrick Theatre, Chasing Cross Road. WC2H. 0171 494 5085. Mon-Sat 8pm, Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm. Ends Sept 2. £10.50-£19.50. D access. ——————————————————————————————————26/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:58:28 ——————————————————————————— WHAT THE BUTLER SAW Richard Wilson stars as Dr Rance in Orton's farce National Theatre: Lyttelton, South Bank. SE1. 0171 928 2252. June 28-July 1, 19-20, 7.30pm. Mats July 1, 20, 2.15pm. £7.50-£22.50. D access. THE WIVES' EXCUSE Thomas Southerne's Restoration comedy of manners Barbican: The Pit, Barbican Centre. EC2Y. 0171 638 8891. July 5-6, 12-13, 17-18, 7.15pm. Mats July 6, 13, 2pm. Ends July 18. £10-£16. D access. ——————————————————————————————————27/29 New theatre guide here each Sunday TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:18:25 ——————————————————————————— THE WOMAN IN BLACK Stage version of Susan Hill's ghost story Fortune Theatre, Russell Street. WC2B. 0171 836 2238. Mon-Sat 8pm. Mats Tue 3pm, Sat 4pm. £8.50-£20. D access. ——————————————————————————————————28/29 What's On 630 Local theatre 632 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 071 413 1445 FOR YOUR THEATRE NEEDS Local Theatre Events The Arts KidsP631 Teletext 631 Jun25 23:28:47 Advert WEST END THEATRES >> LA BOHEME ASHLEY END HOUSE - JULY 30 As part of the 1995 English Heritage outdoor concert season, Mid-Wales Opera will present a fully-staged performance of Puccini's well-known opera. Set in the grounds of Ashley End House in Saffron Waldon, it is sure to bj a great summer evening's entertainment. —————————————————————————————————————— Starquest 452 What's On 630 TICKETMASTER 24HR CREDIT CARD HOTLINE 0171-413 1445 TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS Local Theatre Events The Arts Kids