Discover The Best of Theatre in The UK With Edinburgh Hotels

By Claire Collins on September 09, 2011
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The theatrical scene in the UK is one of the strongest in the world. Known for pantomimes, West End musicals, independent shows and attracting worldwide stars of the screen, theatre in the UK has never been stronger. As well as old favourites, this year has seen a wave of new and exciting productions flood into the UK, from well-known classics reworked to brand new musical extravaganzas. Save on your Edinburgh, Manchester and London hotels so you can splurge on as many shows as possible. Jazz hands at the ready...

One of the surprise hits of the year is The Million Dollar Quartet in the heart of London's theatreland at the Noel Coward Theatre. If you're a music fan of every age, this show will rock your world. Based on the true events of one magical evening in Memphis at the famous Sun Records studios,Cartier declaration, it charts the night that Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins came together to make music and history. All the actors play their own instruments plus you'll find yourself singing along to some of the music world's most recognisable hits. Chances are you'll want to jump to your feet and rock and roll the night away.

Another new show for 2011 in London is Shrek, perfect for the family and children both young and old alike. Everyone's favourite ogre, donkey and princess are brought to life in this fun for all the family comedy. Calling the Theatre Royal Drury Lane its home, the show has received rave reviews and there's no doubt you'll give it the same critique.

One of London's most hotly anticipated musicals, a reworking of Rogers & Hammerstein's South Pacific,new Cartier sale, is set to hit the north in Manchester's Palace Theatre in November. Whether you grew up watching the film or simply know the story, this is a gorgeous romantic story of two couples threatened by the realities of war whilst they live on a tropical island. Often reputed as being one of the best musicals ever written, you'll soon recognise the numbers including - I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair - you'll be humming them all the way back to your Manchester hotels.

This is one for ladies night, so why not book a stay with a group of mates in one of the many Edinburgh hotels to take in the history, the shopping and of course, a show or two! Arriving in Edinburgh in September is the West End hit Legally Blonde: The Musical. For those of you who have watched the film, it's an unashamedly pink romp of a story, added to with the addition of a song or two. Another film turned musical to hit the majestic city is Sister Act. Whoopi Goldberg made the role of Deloris Van Cartier, a woman on the run turned nun, famous back in the 90s. The soundtrack is a full bodied choir experience, sure to give you the chills.

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