From exciting new material to much-loved classics, the West End is brimming with entertainment this summer. You can enjoy family-friendly productions or gritty and outrageous romps for grown-ups, spanning across musicals, dramas and more.Right now, you can soak up this summer lineup for less, with top offers and savings from LOVEtheatre running from 20 July to 2 August. We’ve spotted offerings like tragicomedy Cyrano de Bergerac, grown-up puppet show Avenue Q and uplifting musical SIX.Keep reading to find out which shows you’ll love and snap up deals like discounted tickets or no booking fees.LOVEtheatreI'm Every Woman – The Chaka Khan MusicalCalling all Chaka Khan fans. You can hear the legendary singer’s iconic songs like Ain’t Nobody, Sweet Thing and Through The Fire, while also learning about the person behind the hits. Starring X Factor winner Alexandra Burke as Khan, the production takes audiences on a journey through the multi-platinum selling artist’s rise to fame and the realities of life in the spotlight. And you can get 61 per cent off tickets with LOVEtheatre.Avenue Q Proving puppet shows aren’t just for grown-ups, the three-time Tony Award-winning puppet show satire, Avenue Q, is back on the West End. Set in New Work City, it follows a fresh-faced-turned-disillusioned college graduate coming to terms with growing up, as he navigates everything from love to paying the bills. Prepare to be charmed by this hilarious, heartwarming and mischief-packed musical comedy. With LOVEtheatre, you can save up to 52 per cent on tickets now. LOVEtheatreCyrano de Bergerac For a classic tragicomedy, Cyrano de Bergerac sees a witty soldier who, self conscious of his sizable nose, writes love letters on behalf of an attractive, but poetically challenged, friend. The French play was originally written in 1897 with elements loosely based on the writer’s own life. Here, new vigour, soul and wit has breathed fresh life into this timeless tale. But you’d better be quick if you want to nab tickets, as it’s running for a limited season. With LOVEtheatre, there’s 60 per cent off tickets. The Cherry Orchard Another timeless classic to check out this summer, Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard is playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre, starring Four Weddings and a Funeral’s Kristin Scott as Lyubov Ranevskaya. The tragicomedy sees a family grappling with its fall from aristocracy which is captured through their love, and the potential loss, of a cherry tree on their estate. A poignant look at loyalty, ambition and privilege, avoid booking fees when you secure your tickets to The Cherry Orchard with LOVEtheatre. Bluey’s Big Play Little (and big) fans of the Emmy Award-winning children’s television series Bluey can hang out with the four-legged gang this summer, as the characters jump from the screen to the stage as life-size puppets. Audiences are treated to an original story from the hit show’s creator, with new music and plenty of laughs. Joining the Heeler family, the production sees Bluey, Bingo and Chilli try to inspire dad to get off the bean bag and on-board with their plans. Save up to 58 per cent on tickets now. LOVEtheatreSinatra The musical Bringing more than twenty iconic hits to the stage, such as That’s Life and One For My Baby to the West End stage, Sinatra The Musical delves into the singer’s life and work, including his comeback from one of the most infamous relationship scandals in the music injury that almost ended up taking his career. Directed and choreographed by an award-winning team, it’s sure to be a spectacle to remember. You can access exclusive prices with LOVEtheatre, too.SIX With no booking fees with LOVEtheatre, secure your tickets to the musical sensation SIX this summer. In an uplifting history lesson like no other, the production gives the mic to the six wives of King Henry VIII, as they reclaim their voices as a pop group and bring modern hits and their side of the story to the stage. Prepare to be royally entertained, with plenty of toe-tapping tunes, glitz and ex-husband intel. There are no booking fees with LOVEtheatre now, either.LOVEtheatreThe Play That Goes WrongAs the longest running comedy in the West End, it’s fair to say The Play That Goes Wrong is a must-see. An amateur cast attempts a classic 1920s whodunnit but, as the name suggests, nothing goes to plan. It’s fraught with disasters, from blundered lines to broken props, resulting in a hilariously bumpy ride. If you’re seeking a little over two hours of silliness, look no further. Save up to 43 per cent with LOVEtheatre now. The ProducersNow with up to 42 per cent off, don’t miss the last production of the laugh-out-loud musical comedy. Based on the cult classic film, this fresh take on the original Broadway production is explosive. In The Producers, a washed-up producer and his accountant hatch a money-making plan to produce the worst show ever – and the reception is one they would never have anticipated.Read MoreLOVEtheatreBeetlejuiceFor a dose of dark-comedy and plenty of fantastical fun, Beetlejuice is the musical sensation based on Tim Burton’s cult-classic 1988 film. Lydia, a teenager grieving the death of her mother, finds connection with ghosts and demons haunting her home. A fun production, it also deals with themes of death, loss and family dynamics and acceptance. Access exclusive prices with LOVEtheatre now.
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