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Theatre Listing Guide

Check out the shows in London theatres with our handy theatre listing guide! You can either purchase tickets at the theatre or online at https£º//www. londontheatre. co. uk/whats-on. 

Chicago, Phoenix Theatre

Chicago, the longest-running American musical in Broadway history, has delighted audiences around the world. The main characters are two female criminals. You must be 18 or older to purchase a ticket.

Kinky Boots, Adelphi Theatre

Based on the successful 2005 British film by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, this musical celebration is about the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Fans of musical comedy won’t want to miss this wonderful show, as the songs in the musical were produced by Grammy and Tony Award-winning pop idol Cyndi Lauper. No children younger than 8 will be admitted.

King Lear, Duke of York’s Theatre

Acting legend Sir Ian McKellen starred in King Lear, one of Shakespeare’s famous tragedies.  McKellen’s performance in the play, which sees King Lear become mad as he divides his kingdom among his children, was highly praised by critics and audiences. You must be 12 or older to enter the theatre.

Les Miserables, Queen’s Theatre

Adapted from the epic novel by Victor Hugo, the musical tells a powerful and moving story of love, sacrifice, passion and revolutionary spirit. In October 2015 Les Miserables celebrated its 30th Anniversary in London and is now the West End’s longest-running musical. It is recommended for children aged 7 or over, and children under 5 are forbidden.

21. Who is the composer of the songs in Kinky Boots ?

A. Cyndi Lauper.

B. Sir Ian McKellen.

C. Victor Hugo.

D. Geoff Deane.

22. Which show is the longest-running musical in the West End?

A. Chicago.

B. Kinky Boots.

C. King Lear.

D. Les Miserables.

23. What can we know about the shows mentioned in the passage?

A. The shows are musicals.

B. The shows are adapted from ancient stories.

C. The audiences should buy tickets online in advance.

D. The audiences should check the age policy before buying tickets.