insideKENT Magazine Issue 28 - July 2014 | Page 36

LONDON

London for the Family
London is renowned for its history, culture and huge variety of top-class theatre and world-class
food. If you fancy a show and a meal, it’s not just the grown-ups who can take part; there are
plenty of family-friendly shows and eateries scattered throughout the capital, where adults, kids,
and kids-at-heart will all have a great time and great food. So hop on Southeastern's high-speed
train and enjoy one of insideKENT’s top picks for family-friendly entertainment and eats in London.
Shows
Wicked // Apollo Victoria Theatre

Matilda //
Cambridge Theatre

EDITOR’S
PICK

Inspired by the twisted genius of
Roald Dahl, with book by Dennis
Kelly and original songs by Tim
Minchin, smash-hit Matilda The
Musical is the captivating
masterpiece from the Royal
Shakespeare Company that revels
in the anarchy of childhood, the
power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dares to change
her destiny. Based on the Roald Dahl children's novel of the same name,
Matilda made its West End debut at the Cambridge Theatre in November
2011 after 12 successful weeks at the RSC's The Courtyard Theatre in
Stratford-upon-Avon. Since joining the bright lights of London, Matilda has
played to sold out audiences and received widespread critical acclaim and
box-office popularity.
www.uk.matildathemusical.com

The Lion King //
Lyceum Theatre
Now in its 15th year at
London's Lyceum Theatre and
currently on its first tour of the
UK, Disney's award-winning
musical, The Lion King, is a
theatrical event you will never
forget. Set against the majesty
of the Serengeti Plains to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Julie Taymor’s
reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated film explodes with glorious
colours, stunning effects and enchanting music in a bid to tell the timeless
story of Simba and his epic journey to fulfil his destiny as king of the
Pridelands.
www.thelionking.co.uk

If you think you know the Wicked Witch of the West, think again. When
Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch, we only ever heard
one si