UK Theatre: 5 shows on offer this March

The Waitress follows the life of pie baking extraordinaire Jenna Hunterson, played by Katharine Mcphee. image credit Johan Persson/Cornershop PR
The Waitress follows the life of pie baking extraordinaire Jenna Hunterson, played by Katharine Mcphee. image credit Johan Persson/Cornershop PR

From new openings to the old favourites, here are five of the must-see plays and musicals.

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Some of the best shows and musicals available in UK theatre in March

From McFly's Harry Judd, JLS's Aston Merrygold, The Wanted's Jay McGuinness and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith 'ripping up the dancefloor'; to the opening of Waitress in London's West End, this is your monthly guide to the best shows and ticket prices around the UK.

1

Rip It Up the Musical

Shimmy on down to the 1960s with former 'Strictly' contestants Harry Judd, Aston Merrygold, Jay McGuiness and Louis Smith - who surprises on vocals. Watch the awesome foursome strut their stuff and shed their clothes on the dancefloor. Expect to dance the night away to the legends that shook the decade. With special on-screen appearances from Lulu and Dionne Warwick and many more. Playing at the Garrick Theatre, London until June 2. Tickets from £25

2

Waitress the Musical

Based on the book of the same name it follows the life of pie baking extraordinaire Jenna Hunterson, played by the extremely talented Katharine Mcphee, who is in an abusive relationship with her husband Earl. When Jenna unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she begins an affair with her gynaecologist. Expect a deliciously tasty treat. On now at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Tickets from £19.50

3

Benidorm Live

If you fancy a night relaxing in Benidorm's famous Solana hotel, then this is the show for you, grab a pint and sit centre stage at Neptune's. Starring your favourite cast members from the ITV show, including Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline), Adam Gillen (Liam) and Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple-Savage). It promises sun, sea, sand and a lot of laughs. Running at the New Wimbledon Theatre until March 16, it then moves on to Leeds and Nottingham.

4

Les Miserables

This old favourite carries on nearly a decade after it's last sell-out tour and is still deemed one of the World's most popular musicals. With new staging and Killian Donnelly in the role of Valjean this show won't fail to impress. Showing now at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Tickets from £25.

Les Miserables
5

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph's coat may have annoyed his brothers, but this show will delight the audience. Jaymi Hensley dons the famous Technicolor Dreamcoat leaving his Union J band and embracing those Canaan Days in his first major role. Running at Edinburgh's iconic Playhouse from the March 19 - 23, tickets from £12.00.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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