WITH the summer holidays now upon us, you might be looking out for things to do to keep the whole family entertained. Although most attractions have been closed for the past 18 months, many are now beginning to re-open - so here are some ideas for if you ve saved up for a family day out, or a weekend away.
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Folly Farm If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy the summer holidays as a family that’s got a bit for everyone but isn’t far from home, then look no further than Folly Farm. The farm, in Pembrokeshire, is open daily – from 10am to 5pm up to September 30 – and boasts a whole range of activities.
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Trevor Dion Nicholas: âIâm optimistic but itâs still scaryâ
We thought weâd be home for a couple of weeks when theatres closed last March. Then maybe a couple of months. We kept shifting our expectations. A lot of people arenât returning to the business, whether thatâs through the emotional toll or a lack of financial support. Everybody has a different breaking point. I feel cautiously optimistic that we will rebuild better and take care of each other, but itâs still scary and uncertain.
When I saw Hamilton for the first time on Broadway, I loved the whole vibe and really connected with George Washington. So getting the opportunity to play him in London was phenomenal. The difficult part was having to stop after five months and spend more than a year at home. But over lockdown I played Muhammad Ali in a BBC radio series narrated by Nas. It was really cool to voice a legend like that. And weâve
The line-up has been revealed for the second
Monday Night at the Apollo West End concert on 24 May, with tickets on sale now.
Host Greg Barnett will welcome Shan Ako (
Les Misérables, The X Factor), Arthur Darvill (
Once, Doctor Who), Sophie Evans (
Wicked, Wizard of Oz), Sandra Marvin (
Waitress, Emmerdale) and Oliver Tompsett (
& Juliet, Wicked).
Tickets are also on sale for events on Monday 24 May (featuring Aimie Atkinson (
Six, Pretty Woman), Cassidy Janson (
& Juliet, Beautiful), Lucie Jones (
Chess, Mowtown the Musical) and Julian Ovenden (
South Pacific, Bridgerton)) and Monday 5 July, with line-up for the final date to be revealed.
The best theatre shows to book tickets for in 2021, in London and the UK
Excited about post-lockdown life? Good news: numerous tickets are available, from Andrew Lloyd Webber s Cinderella to a Bob Marley musical
Theatre highlights to come include Ian McKellen s Hamlet
The show will go on! Theatres finally reopened on May 17 with socially distanced audiences, as England moved into Step 3 of the lockdown roadmap. It is hoped that venues can return to full audiences from June 21 (Step 4).
Many shows, including new and returning West End productions, are already selling tickets. Check out our picks below and get booking.
Best theatre shows for 2021