Centered primarily around the West End, London’s world famous theatre scene plays host not only to international hit musicals, but productions that have successfully made the transition from New York’s Broadway. No visit to the vibrant city of London is complete without seeing one of London’s top shows! Choose from a range of musicals, classics, drama and comedy – there is something to suit everyone’s taste. All tickets provided are of top face value (best seats in house). Please be aware tickets are non-refundable!
No Sunday Performances
The Book of Mormon is a religious satire musical with book, lyrics, and music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone.
Best known for creating the animated comedy South Park, Parker and Stone co-created the music with Lopez, who co-wrote and co-composed Avenue Q. The show lampoons organized religion and traditional musical theatre, reflecting the creators’ lifelong fascination with Mormonism and musicals.
The Book of Mormon tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures—which only one of them knows very well—but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are more worried about war, famine, poverty, and AIDS than about religion.
After nearly seven years of development, the show opened on Broadway in March 2011. The Book of Mormon has garnered positive critical response and numerous theatre awards including nine Tony Awards, one of which was for Best Musical, and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Shown at the Prince of Wales Theatre (Coventry St, London W1D 6AS).
Nearest Tube Station: Piccadilly Circus.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm
RUNNING TIME
2 hours and 30 minutes
