SIRO-A, MIRANDA SINGS, WEST END MAGIC and More Set for Leicester Square Theatre, Sept 2013

The Leicester Square Theatre has announced its upcoming events for September 2013 at 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX.

Call 08448 733433 or visit www.leicestersquaretheatre.com for more information. Follow the theatre on Twitter @lsqtheatre.

MAIN HOUSE

Siro-A

Until Sunday 13 October | £30 - £15

The international multi-award winning spectacular is coming back to London!
Often described as Japan's answer to the Blue Man Group, SIRO-A is a revolution in live entertainment, fusing mime, ground-breaking visual effects and an electro soundtrack to create a mind-blowing theatrical experience that is a feast for the senses.

Declan O'Rourke

Thursday 5 September | £17

Fresh from a seven-night engagement at the Donaghy Theatre in New York City, O'Rourke confirms a return to the Leicester Square Theatre, having performed an acclaimed solo show here last September.

Miranda Sings

Monday 9 - Saturday 14 September | £18.50, Conc £15.50

Miranda Sings is a character created by comedian and singer Colleen Ballinger.

Her videos have gone viral with over 52 million views on YouTube!

The character of Miranda Sings is a satire of increasingly common YouTube videos featuring mediocre or even bad, but egotistical, singers who film themselves singing as a form of self-promotion, and who ignore the realistic or cruel comments of "haters" commenting on their videos.

Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

Sunday 15 September | £12.50, Conc £10

An eloquent, irreverent and 100% improvised take on Britain's favourite novelist. At your behest, the group will conjure a one-off literary masterpiece, full of society balls, dashing lords and stolen looks.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde

Sunday 15 September | £13, Conc £10, Family £40

Following on from the huge success of 'Fagin's Last Hour' and 'A Christmas Carol - As told by Jacob Marley (deceased)', award-winning actor/writer, James Hyland, returns with his brand new adaptation of 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

Winner: Best Male Act (Solo International Festival of One Man Shows 2013)

Varla Jean Merman and Well-Strung, the Singing String Quartet

Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 September | £35, £30, £35

International Drag Sensation Varla Jean Merman aka Jeffery Roberson returns to London for the first time in 10 years with The Book of Merman, joining newcomers Well-Strung, The Singing String Quartet to double your pleasure for a two-act evening of sublime entertainment.

West End Magic

Sunday 22 September | £15, Child £10, Family £40

West End Magic returns to the Leicester Square Theatre with a family friendly show bringing you some of the most exciting names in magic and variety.

Starring...

Oliver Tabor

Morgan and West: Time Travelling Magicians

Mat Ricardo
Winner of Best London Speciality Act 2012, by London Cabaret Awards

MC Christian Lee

Divas Unsung

Sunday 22 September | £25

A fun, relaxed evening of high quality cabaret.

Focusing on the best leading lady showstoppers that may have been forgotten by even the most die-hard fans, it should be a treat for lovers of Musical Theatre and novices alike!

Funny Women Awards Final

Monday 23 September | £20

Over the last decade, leading female comedy brand Funny Women has searched the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland to find the best new female comic talent. 13 new acts will perform in front of industry judges to decide who will be crowned Funny Women Award winner 2013.

Tom Stade: Totally Rocks

Friday 27 & Saturday 28 September | £17.50, Conc £16

Canadian superstar Tom Stade is back with a brand new live show - direct from his smash-hit run at the Edinburgh festival, and a storming set on Ch4's star-studded Comedy Gala at London's O2 Arena.

Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast

Monday 30 September | £15

The "Podfather" (Guardian) brings his iTunes chart topping Edinburgh Fringe Podcast to London, to chat with big comedy stars and showcase the best new comedians. Topical humour, improvised comedy chat and serious chat about comedy.

Guests TBA

THE LOUNGE

Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens

Until Sunday 15 September | Tuesday - Thursday £18.50, Friday & Saturday £20.50

Multi award-winning West End star LeAnne Jones (Best Actress Olivier Award winner as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray) heads the cast in this cult Sci-fi musical adventure.

In the seedy cabaret club Saucy Jack's, on the planet Frottage III, all is not well. Danger lurks in every corner as the cabaret acts are being picked off one by one by the relentless slingback killer, plunging a murderous heel deep into the victim's chest! All is not lost as the glorious Space Vixens arrive, interstellar, super-fashion crime fighters here to save the day by the Power of Disco, with glowing Glitterboots and disco beams!

An Evening with the Sondheim Society and the Rockabellas

Monday 16 September | £15

The Stephen Sondheim Society are delighted to welcome The Rockabellas to present the second of our informal cabaret evenings at The Leicester Square Theatre Lounge. With killer heels, killer curves and killer harmonies, this velvety vocal trio have been called to the musical front line to lift the spirits of ladies and gentlemen all over the world.

Doggett & Ephgrave's Mostly Comedy Club

Tuesday 17 September | £10, £8

A grab-bag of stand-up, sketches and music from some of the finest acts on the scene, hosted by small-town comic duo, Doggett & Ephgrave

The Silent Movie Experience

Wednesday 18 - Friday 20 September | £12, Conc £10, Family £39

David Watts, self appointed professor of Silent Movie Ethno Musicology (SMEMY), takes you behind the scenes of a comedy silent movie. This knowledgeable aficionado provides all the answers, plays live music to silent movies and invites his audience to participate in this wildly chaotic show!

Jody Kamali: Livewire

Wednesday 18 September | £6

Livewire is a bizarre, moving, stupid, physical comedy clown show that derives from Jody's experiences of being an only child.

Croft & Pearce: The Edinburgh Transfer

Friday 20 September | £8

Following sell out shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2013, Croft & Pearce bring their top-rated sketch show to London.

Unbelievable! An Evening of Magic and Disbelief

Saturday 21 and Friday 27 September | £12, Conc £10

Tim Barnes enthrals audiences with both stage and cabaret/stand-up shows, as well as being a master of close-up magic. Magic that's bigger, funnier, bolder, and even more unbelievable!

The RH Experience: Stuck!

Saturday 21 September | £10

An improvised comedy using audience suggestions!

Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year: Opening Night Gala

Sunday 22 September | £5

Now in its 5th year, we're celebrating the launch of this year's Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Competition with a special gala launch, featuring previous winners and finalists including Tim Shishodia, Matt Rees, Harriet Kemsley and Luke Benson.

Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year: Heats

From Sunday 22 September | £6

300 new comedians compete to win the title of New Comedian of the Year. You, the audience, can cast your vote to make sure your favourite makes the final in the Main House on 24th November.

Andrew Ryan: The Life of Ryan

Thursday 26 September | £6

Exploring the different attitudes he and his parents have towards life today. Everything from women, drink, ageing to materialism, washing machines and marriage.

Alan Francis Expands

Saturday 28 September | £9

After twenty years on the circuit eating pies from petrol stations, there is no doubt Alan Francis has expanded. Now bitter and middle aged the Award winning Scottish comedian rails against the disappointments of the modern world with eloquence and passion.

Leicester Square Theatre is located at 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX. For more information, visit www.leicestersquaretheatre.com or follow the theatre on Twitter @lsqtheatre. Contact the Box Office at 08448 733433. Transpor - Nearest tube: Leicester Square.

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