Stuck for gift ideas? Well look no further than Show and Stay! Whether you want to treat a loved one or just fancy treating yourself, we have THE Christmas gift package to suit any stocking.

Step one: choose a show
From the shining colours of Joseph’s coat to the wild plains of Africa in the Lion King, we have all the TOP West End shows for you to choose from. Dads, mums, daughters and sons - we have something for everyone.

Step two: choose your hotel and pre-theatre dinner.
We have a delightful range of two star to five star hotels in London and a mouthwatering selection of pre-theatre restaurants to sample.

Step Three: Adding an attraction.
Whether you want to see iconic London attractions or get in the festive spirit we have something for you. As Christmas is nearly upon us we have a great selection of festive attractions to add on to your package, including ice skating at the Tower of London and festive fun at Winter Wonderland Hyde Park.

Christmas in London is simply magical and chock-a-block with festive attractions, from Spitalfields Winter Festival to Trafalgar Square Tree Lighting - check out our Christmas events in London page for more information on these activities.

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Good old Denise has never really been able to keep her opinions to herself, this time she attacked ITV and more specifically Grease Is The Word.

Denise believes that ITV were more interested in ratings than “nurturing talent” for the West End and that they did not provide appropriate care for unsuccessful contestants.

Fair enough Grease is the Word had a few minor (when I say minor I mean MINOR) celebrities in the competition but I don’t think that is worthy of the ‘nurturing talent’ comment. Yes compared to Any Dream Will Do, Grease Is The Word did look very cheesy, tacky and geared for ratings - BUT they are both reality TV talent shows, if one choses to play on it’s genre to get ratings so be it. After all it’s the people at home who are going to go and watch the musical so why not grab as many fans as you can, besides I think everyone deserves a fair crack at the whip, Z-list celebrity or not!

As for the ‘care comment’ - who knows, I do hope that all unsuccessful contestants have some sort of support - from ITV, family or friends

One has to wonder though, Denise is now staring in RENT at the Duke OF Yorks Theatre and may be appearing as a judge in Webber’s possible new talent show to find the lead for “My Fair Lady” - PUBLICITY… ANYONE?

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Fans of Denise Van Outen listen up - she is returning to the West End on October 16th 2007! For those of you that have been waiting for this joyous day, calm down and wait for the best bit, she will be treading the boards as Maureen in the new production of Rent at the Duke of York’s theatre… Too much excitement for one blog maybe, but i don’t know when to stop.

Fans of Rent will be delighted to hear that it is returning to the nation’s capital and fans of Denise Van Outen will be doubly excited. So if you are both then this has got to be the best news ever.

Denise Van Outen has performed on stage since childhood going from Les Miserables and A Midsummer Night’s Dream to a starring role as Roxie Hart in 2001’s Chicago production. In between this she has consistently worked on TV and in film earning great praise with her feisty, fun girl attitude as a presenter on Channel 4’s Big Breakfast.

Most recently she has been seen both sides of the Atlantic on the musical reality shows Any Dream Will Do (UK) and Grease: You’re the One that I Want (USA).

Take a look of the video i found on youtube showing Ms Van Outen singing with Andy Williams, you can be sure to see a more gritty performance when Rent opens in October!

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