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Laurence Connor directs the first West End revival since the original 1986 production, which starred Elaine Paige, of Chess. The famous eighties musical written by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with Tim Rice, tells a story of love and political intrigue, set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s. his new West End production, presented at the London Coliseum features English National Opera's award-winning orchestra and chorus. It's directed by Laurence Connor, whose recent credits include School of Rock and Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar. Choreography is by Stephen Mear.
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London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. This impressive theatre, which started its life as a venue for variety shows, is now - conversely - indistinguishable from its artistically first-class company in residence, the English National Opera. More about London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
One of the first design hotels, it certainly hasn't lost any of its cool appeal and continues to impress with great service and high standards. The ... More
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The Strand, WC2N | 2 minutes from Chess
Located within walking distance from Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden, the Amba Hotel Charing Cross is ideal for guests looking to be near to all the ... More
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Leicester Square, WC2H | 3 minutes from Chess
The Hampshire Hotel is located in the heart of film and Theatreland. Guests can enjoy superb Mexican- Peruvian sharing plates at Leicester Square Kitchen with drinks ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 16th May to 10th August 2019
Chess, Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick makes his West End debut at Wyndham's Theatre opposite Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey. The star of ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 8th February to 19th October 2019
Chess, 18-20 Maiden Lane, The Strand, WC2R | 3 minutes from Chess
Transferring from Broadway, the Waitress musical comes to the Adelphi Theatre for its UK premiere in February. The first musical to have an all-female creative team, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 15th June to 12th October 2019
Chess, West Street, WC2H | 4 minutes from Chess
The late Sue Townsend's best-selling comedy novel about a misunderstood, hapless teenager experiencing teen angst becomes a musical. Set in 1980s Leicester, this critically acclaimed stage ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | Same location as Chess
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
Wyndham's Theatre opened in Charing Cross Road on 16th November 1899 and was owned by Charles Wyndham. One of its biggest hits was Sandy Wilson's The ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Chess
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs whose ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Chess
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where it ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for serious ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
5 New Row, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
Combining classic European baking with exotic flavours of the Far East, Pan de Vie delivers a visual treat of brilliantly-coloured sweet patisseries and ... More
London > Shopping > Children's Gifts and Toys
25 New Row, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Chess
Retro sweet shops are all the rage at the moment. In the Covent Garden area alone you'll find half a dozen of them, one of which ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
43 Chandos Place, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
31 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
Coffee-cum-wine-bar Notes occupies a great spot close to Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square in what was a record shop of more than 15 years ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
37 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
From the Italian family owned San Carlo restaurant group, who also own Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge and Cicchetti in Piccadilly ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 5 minutes from Chess
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Chess
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 10 minutes from Chess
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Chess
Created in 1874, the Victoria Embankment Gardens run parallel to the River Thames, creating a green walkway between Waterloo Bridge and Embankment, and are dotted with ... More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Chess
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
10 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D | 5 minutes from Chess
On the 6th floor of the W London the AWAY Spa certainly takes you away from the manic pace of life in Leicester Square ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Chess
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
45 St Martins Lane, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
Set behind the facade of a boutique tea counter and a secret golden hand-shaped handle is Blind Spot at ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
45 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
An oak-panelled snug at St Martins Lane , The Den is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea, curl up with ... More
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45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Chess
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the week's big releases. Aside ... More
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8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Chess
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London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) events
Man of La ManchaMan of La ManchaDreaming 'The Impossible Dream', Kelsey Grammer comes to the London Coliseum, making his West End debut in this Tony award winning musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote. In a collaboration with English National Opera, Man of La Mancha also stars Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays the Innkeeper and the Captain, and the international opera2019-05-20T19:30:00+01002019-06-08T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Musicals
PRICING £15-£150
DATES 26th April to 8th June 2019
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
Dreaming 'The Impossible Dream', Kelsey Grammer comes to the London Coliseum, making his West End debut in this Tony award winning musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes's Don Quixote. In a collaboration with English National Opera, Man of La Mancha also stars Nicholas Lyndhurst, who plays the Innkeeper and the Captain, and the international opera... More about this event
event > Theatre > Musicals
PRICING £20-£95, Premium Seats £145
DATES 14th June to 31st August 2019
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
Jerry Mitchell directs the UK premiere staging of the hip-shaking Broadway musical, which charts the love story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan from Cuba to the streets of Miami, with a book by Alexander Dinelaris and music produced and recorded by Emilio & Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The songbook includes the hits 1-2-3, Conga, Don't Wann
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Hotels Near Chess What's On Today Near Chess  Man of La Mancha Theatre | Until 8th June 2019 London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) Dreaming 'The Impossible Dream', Kelsey Grammer comes to the London Coliseum, making his West End debut in this Tony award ...More  Rosmersholm Theatre | Until 20th July 2019 Duke of York's Theatre 1 minute walk from Chess Tom Burke, the actor who plays detective Cormoran Strike in the BBC series based on JK Rowling's crime novels, and ...More  Bridget Riley: Messengers Exhibitions | Until 30th June 2019 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Chess The artist presents coloured discs painted directly onto the surface of the National Gallery's Annenberg Court. This small, free exhibition ...More  Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light Exhibitions | Until 7th July 2019 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Chess In spring 2019 the National Gallery stages the first exhibition in the UK for over a century of the work ...More  Only Human: Photographs by Martin Parr Exhibitions | Until 27th May 2019 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Chess Britain in the time of Brexit is seen through the lens of Martin Parr, a photographer famous for his wry ...More  The Starry Messenger Theatre | Until 10th August 2019 Wyndham's Theatre 2 minutes walk from Chess Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick makes his West End debut at Wyndham's Theatre opposite Elizabeth McGovern ...More  Waitress Theatre | Until 19th October 2019 Adelphi Theatre 3 minutes walk from Chess Transferring from Broadway, the Waitress musical comes to the Adelphi Theatre for its UK premiere in February. The first musical ...More  Magic Mike Live Dance | Until 5th January 2020 The Hippodrome 3 minutes walk from Chess Picking up from where Dirty Dancing left off, Channing Tatum presents an adults-only dance and acrobatic spectacular based on the ...More  Emilia Theatre | Until 15th June 2019 Vaudeville Theatre 3 minutes walk from Chess Hailed as "an act of revolution" (The Times) and "a landmark moment in the history of Shakespeare's Globe" (The Independent), ...More Comedy For Community Comedy | On 20th May 2019 Leicester Square Theatre 4 minutes walk from Chess Stewart Lee headlines the fourth annual comedy fundraiser for community charities North London Cares and South London Cares. He is ...More New on LondonTown Summer Safari Foodie Events | From 4th June Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration Take a trip to Africa via Covent Garden this summer with the Summer Safari at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration. Just as the weather starts to, hopefully, get a little warmer, the theatrical cocktail bar ...More London Events 2019 Feature Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. New musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton, Pirates and Mary Poppins, ...More  Feria De Londres Kids Events | From 24th May Bringing a taste of Andalusian carnival spirit to London, Spanish festival Feria De Londres returns ...More  NT's Drinking A buzzing late night bar with a rooftop terrace, NT's is found within Netil House ...More  Ham Dining Brunch favourites at West Hampstead restaurant Ham - which means 'home' in Old English - ...More  Peckham Levels Open Studio Weekend Exhibitions | From 31st May Peckham Levels is inviting the public into its ...More  A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatre | From 28th June Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park Get fully immersed in Shakespeare's mythical forest this summer with A Midsummer Night's Dream at ...More  Victoria: A Royal Childhood Exhibitions Kensington Palace State Apartments Running concurrently with Victoria: Woman and Crown, Victoria: ...More  Victoria: Woman and Crown Exhibitions Kensington Palace State Apartments A major new exhibition at Kensington Palace, Victoria: Woman and Crown delves into the Queen's ...More  Baba G's Dining Baba G's is the first permanent restaurant from the veteran Indian street food traders and ...More  The Royal Exchange Shopping The Royal Exchange, a high-end shopping arcade in the City that originally launched in 1568 ...More  The Wolf of Wall Street: The Immersive Experience Theatre | From 5th September For anyone who watched Martin Scorsese's The Wolf ...More  Prom 63: Yuja Wang Plays Rachmaninov Concerts | On 5th September The "technically brilliant and entertaining" (The Economist) 32-year-old ...More  Prom 26: Mozart's Requiem Concerts | On 7th August Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, with soprano Fatma Said, ...More  Proms at... Cadogan Hall 4: Aris Quartet Concerts | On 12th August Aris Quartet performs Schubert's String Quarter No 1, ...More 
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