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The West End Men is billed as an homage to the theatre, with established actors from London's west end paying tribute to roles they have played themselves along with other well known songs. Featuring Lee Mead, Matt Willis, David Thaxton and Glenn Carter it certainly boasts an impressive lineup of male talent.

First staged in 1978, Evita is Andrew Lloyd Webber's and Tim Rice's musical based on the life and death of political figure Eva Peron. The narrative follows Eva from her beginnings as a radio star and actress, her climb up the social ladder and finally as First Lady of Argentina.

Taking place on July 12th, the day of the infamous orange walk, the play centres around a staunch protestant father, Bill and his son Cameron who has started questioning his own beliefs and his participation in the walk.

Widely recognised as one of the leading ladies of the West End, Kerry Ellis embarked on the biggest solo performance of her career at the London Palladium. The evening promised to showcase songs from her most famous roles, her personal favourites and some surprises along the way.

Rob Drummond has worked with a cellist and a dancer to create a piece of theatre that fuses dance, narrative and music in an attempt to honour (though not recreate) this controversial ballet.

Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray follows the story of enthusiastic teen Tracy Turnblad, played by Freya Sutton, as she fulfils her dreams of dancing on her favourite television show.

Nothing quite strikes fear in my heart upon entering a performance like the words 'audience participation'. Opening with Tori Amos' Precious Things, Taylor Mac pulled an unsuspecting audience member onstage to provide backing vocals.

Released in 1956 and featuring music and lyrics from Cole Porter, High Society is a musical based on the earlier play and film The Philadelphia Story.

Behaviour is the Arches' annual live theatre festival that promises to provide a snapshot of the most exciting international artists alongside their Scottish counterparts.

During the standard photography and mobile phone announcement at the beginning of the show, there was an additional message for audience members to place any large wigs under the seat in front. This show had the audience laughing before the curtain even went up and this continued until the end.

The 2013 national tour celebrating 40 years of Rocky proves that this musical is showing no signs of old age.