Head to London’s West End with Irish Ferries

Aug 14
10:49

2011

Richard Nick

Richard Nick

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With Irish Ferries Swift Fast Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead taking under two hours, you can be in London’s West End in no time. The Holyhead port easily accesses London by car or train, so jump on the ferry and get set to explore the UK’s capital city.

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In order to travel for less,Head to London’s West End with Irish Ferries Articles take a look a shopping deals website 5hop5.ie for Irish Ferries voucher codes. After all, the more you can save on your travel arrangements, the more cash you have to splash in the capital on arrival.It’s a crime to visit London without taking in a West End show, and whatever your taste in theatre you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here’s the low down on the best West End shows to get you dancing in the aisles:For Movie LoversThere’s been an explotion of movie based theatre shows in London’s West End, and they can be a great choice for theatre virgins. Sure, the storyline will be familiar but the characters will be brought to life like you’ve never experienced before.High energy song and dance numbers meet amazing costumes and larger than life characters, as popular stories are re-enacted before your eyes.From the fabulously girly Legally Blonde the musical, to the tear-jerking love story Ghost, whether you’re in the mood for a fun frolic or a heart-wrencher you’ll find it all going on within the West End theatre walls.Movies that have a popular soundtrack make great musicals, and Dirty Dancing and Mamma Mia are two examples of how perfectly the theatre spin-off can work. Both movies feature iconic songs that everyone knows and loves to sing along to , and so translate well into big stage productions.For Music LoversFans of Queen or Micheal Jackson should make sure that they seek out the musicals based on the music of these legends of our time. Featuring the greatest hits of Queen and Freddy Mercury, We Will Rock You rocks a fast-paced, electrifying storyline that compliments the soundtrack perfectly.The Thriller Live show has less of a storyline and is more of a spectacular two hour concert seeing the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five delivered by an exceptional cast among an electrifying set.If you count yourself as a Queen or Michael Jackson fan then these tribute musicals are an essential evening out during your London stay.For ClassicalistsSometimes, however, you just want to seek comfort in the classics. If a taste of classical musical theatre is called for then tickets for Les Miserables or Love Never Dies are in order.Now 26 years old, Les Miserables is the world's longest running musical. A tale of triumph and tragedy, featuring spine-tingling classical musical numbers, Les Miserables is based on a novel which is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century.For a new spin on an old classic try Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical which picks up where classic Phantom of the Opera left off. Those who have seen and loved Phantom are sure to enjoy this revisiting of iconic characters by the master of musicals himself.For KidsThose who have kids should definitely bring them along on the London adventure, as there are many shows on at the West End that are perfect for little ones. Musical theatre is ideal for children as the song and dance routines and vibrant costumes will have them glued to their seats until the curtain comes down.Shrek is the new musical on the block, starring Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona. This show retells the story that the kids already know and love, bringing the characters to life, as if by magic, before their very eyes.Wicked is another relative newcomer which has proved to be very popular, both in London and on Broadway. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, which takes us to Oz before Dorothy, Wicked instead focused on the witches in the story and how they came to be known as good and wicked.The Lion King has been around a little longer but continues to be a hit with young theatre goers. Bringing the magic of the African savannahs to stage, this amazithis how follows Simba on his journey towards taking his rightful position as The Lion King.Children will love to travel by ferry, as the journey itself is part of the adventure. With an Irish Ferries discount code from 5hop5.ie you can afford to bring the whole family along on a showstopper of a London West End trip.