Set in the North East, Billy Elliot is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s dream. This original story captured the hearts of people around the world when the movie was released in October 2000. This poignant film broke box office records worldwide and was nominated for a raft of awards including 3 Golden Globes, 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards. The original multi-award winning creative team from the film: director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall and choreographer Peter Darling are joined by music legend, Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer song-writer of the last 30 years, to create the most anticipated musical of the decade.

Chicago , which opened in London's West End in November 1997, is currently taking ticket bookings at the Adelphi theatre until December 3rd 2006. Based on a 1926 play, Chicago tells the story of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who murders her unfaithful husband, then manages not only to avoid prison with the help of razzle-dazzle lawyer Billy Flynn, but uses the trial to propel herself to showbiz stardom along with another murderous chorus girl, Velma Kelly. A dark parable of American justice, this is a sexy musical extravaganza that includes several show-stopping numbers such as All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle and Class.

Eva Peron used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. She won international acclaim and adoration from her own people as a champion of the poor, whilst glamour, power and greed made her the world's first major political celebrity. With it's multi award winning production team and hot new orchestrations Evita tells her passionate and tragic story through Andrew Lloyd Webber's most dazzling score and Tim Rice's most famous lyrics, including Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Another Suitcase In The Hall and High Flying Adored, together with the Oscar winning song from the film of Evita, You Must Love Me.

Guys and Dolls tells the story of a group of small-time gamblers and the ladies in their lives. Nathan Detroit bets his pal Sky Masterson that he can't make the next lady he sees fall in love with him, and when the next lady happens to be the prim and proper neighbourhood missionary Sarah Brown, the stage is set for an evening of high spirited entertainment, set to the toe tapping beat of Frank Loesser's superlative compositions. Directed by the award-winning Artist Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Grandage, this highly entertaining show includes the classic songs 'Luck be a Lady', 'Sit Down Your Rocking the Boat', 'Adelaide's Lament', 'I've Never Been in Love Before', 'If I Were a Bell' and the wonderful title piece 'Guys and Dolls'.

Julie Taymor directs the stage adaptation of Disneys hugely successful animated film. When the young lion prince Simba is born his evil uncle Scar is pushed back to second in line to the throne. Scar plots to kill both Simba and his father, King Mufasa, and proclaim himself king. Simba survives but is led to believe that his father died because of him and he decides to flee the kingdom. Tim Rice and Elton Johns musical won six Tony Awards on Broadway and has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards.

With more productions now playing simultaneously around the world than any other musical, 'MAMMA MIA!' is the world’s number 1 show. The original London production opened in 1999 and has played over 2000 performances and grossed over £105 million at the UK Box Office. Over 3.4 million tickets have been sold. Inspired by the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a fantasy Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

Mary Poppins - the old favourite, is currently enjoying a fabulous run at the Prince Edward Theatre. The award winning original has been given the once over and now boasts new songs (from Academy Award winning writer Julian Fellows and Olivier Award winning songwriters George Stiles and Anthony Drewe) as well as the combined work of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney to bring you an extravaganza that kids and adults alike will love.

Cameron Mackintosh's production of Boubil and Schonberg's legendary musical, now at the Queens Theatre, has indisputably become the world's most popular musical, having been seen by over 50 million people worldwide.From its celebrated opening at London's Palace Theatre in October 1985, this stunning adaptation of Victor Hugo's epic masterpiece immediately captured the imagination and enthusiasm of the theatre-going public. Les Miserables has already been performed in 38 countries, 221 cities and sung in 21 different languages.

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has kept audiences guessing for five decades. Now in its 53rd incredible year, this record breaking production continues to attract audiences to the St. Martins Lane Theatre from every corner of the globe. In her own in inimitable style, Dame Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner...

Mel Brooks' The Producers, has won 12 Tony awards on Broadway. The stage show is based on Brooks’ classic film of the same name and follows the diminishing career prospects of pathetic producer Max Bialystock and his accountant Leo Bloom forcing them to concoct the perfect money making scheme: a premeditated theatrical flop by the name of Springtime For Hitler. The Oscar-winning film originally starred Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder in the title roles, while the multi-award winning Broadway production starred Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.

This extraordinary event marries ultra-rare and never-before seen footage of Frank with a 24 piece live orchestra and a dazzling large company of dancers, plus special guests. The future is bringing the past to life: ground-breaking use of the latest digital film and stage technology lets Frank duet with live musicians on stage, and sing directly to the audience. His image is projected on multiple screens and surfaces and magnified to 20ft.

WE WILL ROCK YOU is the result of a unique collaboration between Ben Elton, Queen and an internationally-renowned creative team. Featuring 31 of Queen's greatest songs including KILLER QUEEN, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and of course WE WILL ROCK YOU! Fururistic musical wherein an evil queen who despises rock music and her aide attempt to banish this music and anyone who dares listens to it. However, the aide not only harbours a secret love for the music he is supposed to persecute, he also has insane ambitions of his own.

Based on the much loved sixties film starring Hayley Mills, Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber`s and Jim Steinman`s hit musical is an extraordinary and uplifting tale about the transforming power of love. Relocated to America`s deep South, a 15 year old girl discovers a mysterious man hiding in a barn. When she asks his identity the first words he utters are "Jesus Christ". It's as if all her prayers have been answered. The girl and the town's other children vow to protect the stranger from the world that waits outside; meanwhile the townspeople are determined to catch a fugitive recently escaped from gaol…

Our London River Cruise experience departs conveniently from the pier alongside the London Eye. Highlights of the 40 minute circular cruise include St Paul’s Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tate Modern and the Millenium Bridge. Includes live commentary and a souvenir guide map (in 7 languages). Suitable for all weather conditions, as the boat has both covered and sun deck seating.

The London Eye - the Giant Observation Wheel, became operational in January 2000. Standing proud in London's Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames the British Airways' London Eye, is a focal point of the Nation's celebration of the New Century. The Wheel is the largest of its kind ever to be built, at a height of 135m (450feet) and 1600 tonnes, it is a new landmark for London, to mark the new Millennium.

People of all ages from around the country are making special journeys to see this new and exciting giant Wheel and to participate in the excitement of being transported high above London. Visitors to London from abroad, are delighted by this new and novel way of seeing the city from a birds eye view.

As the London Eye is set in motion, you will feel a keen sense of anticipation. The higher it soars, the more celebratory the experience becomes, as you enjoy the breathtaking views from the heart of the city.

Our highly reputable London Tours associate company has been providing personal, flexible tours of London by car with expert tour guides since 1958.

For the first time visitor: see all the major sights: Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames and the Royal Parks, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, the Horse Guards, the Changing of the Guard, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels. Also see the City, the original site of London, with the Bank of England and Guildhall.

If you are a regular visitor: your guide will suggest many less familiar places such as Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, historic Hampstead village with 17th century Kenwood and Fenton House, Legal London including the Temples, Inns of Court and Criminal Courts, or the Museum of Garden History at 15th century Lambeth Palace and many more.

We are happy to include any place of particular interest to you e.g Churchill's Cabinet War Rooms, John Wesley's House, the British Museum, Covent Garden, The Beatles' Abbey Road...

Since 1958, our associate tours company has recruited many of the best tour guides available in England. Their team of 47 guides, both men and women, are chosen for their enthusiasm, personality, academic backgrounds and professional experience. They are extensively trained and qualified and registered with the London Tourist Board.

Our prestige Windsor Tour will make it possible to admire the stunning set of State Apartments where many official royal engagements take place. There is also the opportunity to admire Queen Mary's Dolls House, a perfectly crafted miniature house and view the set of dolls given to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth and her sister Margaret by the children of France.

Other highlights on this tour to Windsor include St George's Chapel, the burial place of many of Britain's monarchs, the Queen's Ball, dressing and dinning rooms along with much, much more.

For lunch you'll have plenty of time to choose at your leisure from a wide range of traditional English pubs, restaurants (and if the weather is good why not even have a picnic!) There will also be opportunites to visit the wide variety of shops in this charming traditional English town.

In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to take a stroll across the River Thames to see the famous Eton school. Dating back to 1440, this is where Prince William and Harry, as well as many of this country's prime ministers, were educated. The tour is completed by a visit to Runnymede, a beautiful meadow where the Magna Carta was signed back in 1215 and more recently, the home to the John F Kennedy memorial in the UK.

You will be provided with your own Windsor Tours team consisting of a "hand-picked" chauffeur as well as an additional personal guide to show you Windsor in the best possible way- All of this to give your Windsor vacation that extra special touch.