The West End Live 2016 with MasterCard will be held on the 18th and 19th of June in 2016. The event will take place in Trafalgar Square, and will feature performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry. Now in its 12th year, the West End Live extravaganza is one of the biggest musical showcases of the year. The event attracts crowds of more than 500,000 people over a two-day weekend, making it one of the largest events of its type in the world.
The event is organised by the City Council of Westminster and the Official London Theatre. Even the Mayor of London lends his support to this massive celebration. The celebration this year is likely to set the bar high, offering a full weekend packed with entertainment and fun, culminating in what is likely to be one of the biggest shows in West End’s history. The Jersey Boys theatre breaks at the West End, and will include the full cast of this extremely popular musical. This story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons has been making the rounds in the world of show business, and is likely to make the headlines when it goes on live at the West End.
The Line Up
As always, The West End Live of this year will also feature a star-studded line-up. Some of the many performances that you will see include:
- American Idiot
- The Carole King Musical
- The Bodyguard
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Showstopper! The Improved Musical
- LES MISERABLES
- Impossible
- Jersey Boys
- Mamma Mia!
- Sunny Afternoon
- Disney’s the Lion King
The West End Live is usually a fun-filled affair for all parties involved, and musical after musical starts off in order to keep audiences enthralled. There are also some new shows that are going to debut this year, including:
- Guys and Dolls
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Kinky Boots
- Crazy For You
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Motown the Musical
- The Secret Garden
- Show Boat and the Wedding Singer
If you are thinking of travelling to Trafalgar Square for the West End Live 2016, you should definitely sign off on that trip. It’s going to be one of the biggest and most amazing experiences of your life, something that you will remember for many years to come!
Sponsorships
West End Live 2016 is sponsored by Master Card. The event itself is completely free for anybody who wishes to enter, which is one of the biggest reasons why it attracts such massive crowds. Furthermore, the sponsors have also announced that there are going to be major surprises for people who are MasterCard owners over the course of the weekend. You can follow their Twitter handle in order to get an idea of the prizes that you can win throughout the event. Start packing for the event today!
