Best Mother's Day theatre deals for last-minute gifts - from ABBA Voyage to Wicked
Mother's Day is just a matter of days away, and while you may have already done your shopping, a last minute theatre deal may be the perfect thing to cap off your gift bag. From ABBA Voyage and Moulin Rouge to Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and Kiss Me, Kate - there are many shows available for you to treat your mother today. Here's the information you need.
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Mother's Day is this Sunday, March 10, 2024 - if you didn't already know.
You've no doubt already bought everything your mum could want for this celebratory day, but there's always room for another fantastic gift...
And what better gift is there for your mum than a day out to the theatre, darling?
Thankfully, there are a bunch of deals on tickets at some of the West End's biggest and best shows happening right now, because some websites have extended their London Theatre Week discounts.
With some seats at just £35, £25 and £15 each, this is the perfect way to get some smiles this weekend.
Here's the list of shows you'll want to take your mother to, including the likes of Disney's The Lion King, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and more.
ABBA Voyage
Who doesn't love ABBA?
Well, considering the Eurovision Song Contest winners no longer tour and perform, ABBA Voyage is the next best chance you'll ever have to see them play live.
The Swedish pop icons created a purpose-built stage in Stratford, London, to bring their vision of the future to life.
Using state-of-the-art holograms (dubbed ABBAtars) and an incredible sound system, ABBA Voyage is the perfect gift for fans of the band who want to let their hair down this year.
You can buy tickets to ABBA Voyage using the links below:
Kiss Me, Kate
Kiss Me, Kate is the Broadway staple that follows a quarrelling ex-couple being forced to work together on a brand new musical.
The meta show is a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, rifling through such powerful topics as love, jealousy, and regret.
This laugh-a-minute romp has been described as the "perfect pick-me-up" with some incredible musical numbers and incredible acting from Adrian Dunbar, as well.
Buy tickets to Kiss Me, Kate below:
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Does Moulin Rouge! The Musical really need any introduction?
Set in France, this hit-packed show has been adapted from the Oscar-winning film of the same name, and includes even more songs than ever before.
Pulling tunes from the likes of Adele, David Bowie, Elton John and more, this is the perfect playlist-builder for a fantastic day out.
You can buy Moulin Rouge! The Musical tickets at the links below:
Disney's Frozen The Musical
It's not yet time to Let It Go - Disney's Frozen the Musical has become a staple in the West End over the past couple of years.
Despite being a magical wintery adventure, this is no Christmas story. Join Ana, Elsa, Olaf and Sven on the journey of a lifetime as they try to discover the origin and meaning of the queen's mystical, malevolent ice powers.
You may already know a lot about the story from the Oscar-winning Disney animated movie of the same name, nothing compares to how the production and costume team have brought this to life.
Grab tickets to Disney's Frozen the Musical below:
Disney's The Lion King
If you love Disney, but Frozen isn't your thing: Disney's The Lion King is your best bet.
Based on the animated Disney movie of the same name, Disney's The Lion King has grossed more than $1.8 billion, and is one of the longest-running Broadway shows of all time.
If that wasn't enough for you, the music and lyrics were penned by Hans Zimmer, Julie Taymor and Jay Rifkin.
Buy tickets to Disney's The Lion King here:
Back to the Future The Musical
Perhaps the newest and most exciting musical of the last decade: Back to the Future The Musical is the on-stage adaptation of the film of the same name - and it has to be seen to be believed.
With production that defies belief, you'll be transported back to Hill Valley circa 1955 with a full-sized Delorean on stage, and Doc Screaming "Great Scott!" at every turn.
We explored the behind-the-scenes details of the cast and crew, and it has become one of the biggest shows in the country. But don't take our word for it...
Buy tickets to Back to the Future The Musical here:
Wicked
It's legendary for a reason. Wicked, the prequel story to The Wizard of Oz, has won countless awards over the decades and has become one of the longest-running shows of all time.
Following Elphaba, the green-skinned witch, and her best friend Galinda, you'll see exactly where the fabled Wizard of Oz came from, how The Wicked Witch of the West became so terrifying, and why her legend begs to be told.
This is another show with set and costume design that is a spectacle to behold in real life. It's a production everyone should experience at least once.
Buy tickets to Wicked here:
