Top 5 West End Shows for Half-Term

Although it may seem the Christmas holidays just ended, here in the UK half-term is just around the corner. Here are some great ideas for shows to see in London with the whole family:

After a slate of 5-star reviews, Matilda the Musical is the hottest ticket in town. Based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, it tells the story of a little girl who loves reading, much to her television-obsessed parents’ dismay. When she starts at a school with a terrifying, child-throwing headmistress, Matilda learns she has more power than she realised. Filled with fun, uplifting songs, this show is perfect for children from 6 to 96.

The Lion King has been a West-End fixture since its premiere in 1999. Based on the ever-popular Disney film, this stage spectacular uses colourful and imaginative puppetry as well as live performers to tell the story of Simba, a young lion cub who must find the courage to lead his pride after his father’s untimely death. With fantastic musical numbers by Elton John and Tim Rice, including “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?”, “Hakuna Matata” and the breathtaking opening number, “The Circle of Life”, this will amaze and inspire the whole family. The Lion King is suitable for children aged 5 and up.

Everyone’s favourite giant green ogre has finally made it to the stage in Shrek the Musical. When his swamp is taken over by the evil and vertically-challenged Lord Farquaad, Shrek embarks on a fun-filled adventure with a wise-cracking donkey by his side. Along the way, he rescues feisty Princess Fiona, who has a secret of her own. This new musical brings proves that true beauty is on the inside and brings some of your favourite fairy tale characters to life. Shrek is suitable for children aged 5 and up.
Billy Elliot the Musical is another show that has successfully made the transition from film to stage. Set against the backdrop of the 1980’s mining strikes, it follows the story of an eleven year-old boy who trades in his boxing gloves for ballet slippers and becomes a source of pride for the entire town. With show-stopping numbers by Elton John, the musical is even better than the film and is a great choice for teenagers. Billy Elliot is suitable for children aged 12 and up.
Perhaps the most successful family film of all time, The Wizard of Oz has been adapted for the stage with some new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Dorothy and her set of misfit friends head off down the yellow brick road in search of home, a brain, a heart, and courage, while the wickedest of witches is hot on their tail. With famous songs like “Over the Rainbow”, this is a magical, spectacular stage show that brings out the child in all of us. The Wizard of Oz is suitable for children aged 5 and up.

Tim Sullivan is the artistic director of Savio(u)r Theatre Company. Based in London, he contributes regularly to Cheap Theatre Tickets.

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The Right Place for Sharing and Exposing Questions and Answers

As social creatures, people like to connect one another. The internet technology gives easiness for every one to communicate with any one else from different countries without spending much money and leaving their homes. The internet also opens a new way for you to search for required information. Nowadays, there are many people who have used internet as their open and free source of information.

When you have a question, you can find the answer easily in the internet, just by typing the questions in search engines. The related results are offered immediately; but sometimes, you don’t get the accurate and specific answers that you need. If this situation occurs, you crave to ask questions to the expert and be involved in an active discussion.

For some people, getting information from a passive source isn’t enough and satisfying. They prefer to join a community website that allows every member to share Questions and Answers in various topics to others. If you’re interested to be a member, you should visit Exposix.com; as you’ll be able to share and expose anything easily there!

Let’s say that you’re an expert in parenting field. You can help other parents by giving required advice and sharing your knowledge. Answering questions in parenting topic may be a right way to expand your proficiency more. Exposix.com has many different topics to be discussed; the parenting is just one of more than 30 available topics. Just click the related topic to check the existing questions that you can answer. You can also open a new discussion or debate.

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Actually, sharing and exposing about different things could become an enjoyable experience. If you have a question about anything that needs immediate answer, don’t hesitate to share it there. I think it could be a fun way for you to obtain the right answers from other people. Just reading other’s questions and answers can give you already added knowledge. So, now it’s your turn to share and expose your questions and answers!

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My Brother’s Family

When my father passed away on Friday, Jan 6^th, my brother and the whole family who live in Pontianak (West Kalimantan, Indonesia) arrived in the night -in the same day. They spent six days here. Before they came back home, they visited some interesting places.

I share here some pictures when we’re at Kampung Cina (Chinese Village), a shopping place with Chinese culture theme at Cibubur (West Java, Indonesia). It’s a pity that the rain fell very hard at that time. We’re too late as well, as many stores are already closed. My brother has two daughters and one son. I forgot to take picture of the youngest, Ais. Forgive Tante Lina, Ais!

Now, there are only two of us, my husband and I, at home. Though I feel that my father is still at home, I miss him so much. Too many daily routine that we must end suddenly.

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Insects around Us

There are too many insects around. If I sit a while in our front yard, I can see various insects live there. Glad that they are in small sizes :)

I’m just fine but I still have no time to reply your visits. We’ve just held a praying together in the 7^th day of my father’s passing away. All brothers and SILs have come back and there are only two of us (my husband and I) at home now. When our loved ones has left us for good, then we realize more how much we love them and we miss them deeply.

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