Shows To Treat Mum To This Mother's Day!

Treat Your Mum To Something Extra Special This Mother's Day!

This Mother's Day, swap the flowers and the milk tray for memories that will last a lifetime. We all know that mums deserve the world, and as hard as it can be to give them the perfect day, you can get pretty close.

1. Plaza Suite (Savoy Theatre)

A couple on their anniversary, a Hollywood producer attempting to rekindle a romance with his high school sweetheart, and a bride who's locked herself in the bathroom on her wedding day. Yikes! Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick star in Neil Simon's comedy masterpiece that invites you to check into the Plaza Hotel in New York City, where you can witness the love lives of three couples staying in Suite 719.

2. Guys and Dolls (Bridge Theatre)

Do you want to rock the boat this Mother's Day? Then luck be a lady - this is the show for you! Take a trip to 1950s New York City, where small-time gambler Nathan Detroit is betting fellow money maker Sky Masterson that he can't make a Salvation Army missionary fall in love with him. Meanwhile, Nathan spends his days throwing some seriously shady moves in the world of dice games. As the stage moves around you, immerse yourself in this sparkling new production of an American classic.

3. Just For One Day (Old Vic Theatre)

On July 13, 1985, Wembley Stadium prepared to host what would become the most extraordinary live event in history - to this day, there hasn't been anything quite like it. It was a day when 1.5 billion people came together through the power of two satellites and the soothing rhythm of rock 'n' roll - this is the story of the artists who made it all happen.

4. Hadestown (Lyric Theatre)

The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is reimagined in a post-apocalyptic world. In the industrial town of Hadestown, ruled by Hades and his wife Persephone, the young musician Orpheus falls in love with Eurydice, a spirited girl on the streets. When Eurydice is lured into the underworld, Orpheus embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her, armed with only music and the power of love.

5. Hello, Dolly! (London Palladium)

Matchmaker Dolly Levi knows a thing or two about love, and about scheming her way through 19th-century New York City! Dolly's usual romantic arrangements are suddenly shifted one day when she sets her sights on the wealthy and "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. Imelda Staunton stars in this beloved classic.

6. Fawlty Towers (Apollo Theatre)

Set in the fictional seaside town of Torquay and inspired by the hit British sitcom, Fawlty Towers follows the clumsy incompetent hotel owner Basil Fawlty, his sharp-tongued wife Sybil, and their long-suffering waiter Manuel as they navigate a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings. From the arrival of demanding guests to the antics of the incapable staff, every moment at Fawlty Towers is assured comedy chaos.

7. Kiss Me Kate (Barbican Theatre)

Broadway superstar Stephanie J. Block stars in this Cole Porter classic. Egotistical actor Fred Graham and his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi come face to face in an onstage (and off) spar when they are forced to take part in a production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew alongside each other. As the pair navigate the perils of putting on a production together, and as old feelings begin to resurface, you can trust that the backstage drama is equally if not more entertaining than the play itself

8. Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre)

Set in the seedy nightlife of 1930s Berlin, the seven-time Olivier Award-winning Cabaret follows the intertwining lives of American writer Cliff Bradshaw, British singer Sally Bowles, and the enigmatic Master of Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub. As the rise of the Nazi Party looms over 1930s Berlin, the characters grapple with love, desire, and hedonism in the face of impending danger and a society on the brink of collapse.

9. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre)

This is the story of a woman who reshaped music itself. From humble beginnings to earning the title of Queen of Rock and Roll, navigating her tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner, and a triumphant comeback in the 1980s, Tina features all of Tina Turner's greatest hits, including "Proud Mary," and "What's Love Got to Do with It," - there's a reason why it's simply the best!

10. Priscilla The Party! (Here At Outernet)

What began as an Academy Award-winning movie, then transformed into a Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage production. This latest performance is set to a thrilling disco soundtrack and immerses the audience in the heart of the action right on the dance floor. This musical adventure follows three friends as they journey across the Australian Outback aboard a battered old bus named Priscilla. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including drag queens, showgirls, and even a feisty mail-order bride.

11. The Devil Wears Prada (Dominion Theatre)

Elton John's stylish and sassy musical adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's bestselling novel (and the hit film) starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway follows aspiring journalist Andy as she lands the job of a lifetime as the assistant to editor Miranda Priestly at the prestigious Runway magazine. As Andy navigates the cutthroat world of high fashion, she soon discovers that success comes at a price.