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London's top ten musicals

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London's West End is the UK's top destination for musical theatre. To ensure you make the most of your time in the big smoke, why not book yourself into one of London's hotels? That way, you don't need to worry about catching that last train home or feel forced to leave early. There are lots of cheap hotels within easy reach of the West End, which means that you can enjoy any of the current Top 10 musicals that are wowing the capital!

London's Top 10

1 We Will Rock You
Written by Ben Elton and the remaining members of Queen, this show continues to rock London from the Dominion Theatre.

2 The Lion King
The Disney musical classic come to the stage. The Lion King will dazzle audiences of all ages.

3 Billy Elliot: The Musical
The acclaimed adaptation of the popular British film, and featuring music by Elton John, follow the moving story of a boy who falls in love with ballet and fights to prove his doubters wrong.

4 The Phantom of the Opera
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic musical The Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of the phantom that terrorises the Paris Opera and remains a classic.

5 Thriller - Live
A tribute to the music of the late Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. This is a feast for the eyes and ears that celebrates the life of the King of Pop.

6 Stomp
Stomp is a thrilling mix of music, modern dance and percussion. Recently updated to bring fans new music, dance routines, and an exciting new act designed around old paint drums, Stomp is more exciting than ever.

7 Les Misérables
The timeless international musical takes you through the spectrum of emotions, set against a backdrop of a people gripped by revolution. This award-winning adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night.

8 Mamma Mia!
The hit musical that inspired one of the most popular movies of that last decade. More than 10 million people have fallen for the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! rich in the feel-good factor.

9 Wicked
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, how one came to be the good witch and the other the wicked, in this award-winning musical.

10 Shrek the Musical
The family-friendly tale of a friendly green Ogre, based on the Oscar-winning film series.

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