I went to see Sweet Charity in the West End a couple of weeks ago. It was a superb production and Tamzin Outhwaite was quite stunning in the title role. The show transfered from the Mernier Chocolate Factory after a very successful run. You can’t help but be impressed by Tamzin’s performance. She is on stage for most of the show and she is never still. Her energy is amazing and the set piece numbers like If They Could See Me Now are brilliant. It is her comic timing that really surprised me, I’d no idea she was such a good comedy actress. After all she’s played so many dramatic roles in soaps and other TV productions who’d have guessed she’d be such a great singer, dancer and all round entertainer? The rest of the cast are great too of course. Tamzin’s co star Mark Umbers plays all Charity’s male interests, a grand total of 4 roles! I particularly like him as the weedy, insecure Oscar. I won’t spoil the lift scene for you but it’s hysterical! The chorus of dancers sing what is probably the most menacing version of Hey Big Spender you are ever likely to hear and generally give excellent performances with some lovely comic touches. They also give a spirited and spaced out performance of The Rhythm of Life which is guaranteed to get your toes tapping!

I can’t recommend this production enough and I think it’s perfect for theatre breaks.

There’s never a better time for a London break than just after the Christmas holidays. The week in between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest weeks of the year in London theatreland, and then January continues in pretty much the same vein. This year, 2010 there is such a good selection of shows on offer I defy anybody not to be able to put together a pretty exciting London break package. There are family shows, musicals, plays, comedy, opera, ballet, rock concerts, and more.

So here’s looking forward to the perfect January London break in 2010.

Dylan Moran “What It Is” Theatre Breaks Dylan Moran, star of TV’s Black Books, Shaun Of The Dead and Run Fat Boy Run is back in London with his show, What It Is. At The Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue London until December 5th, Dylan Moran “What It Is” tickets are also available as Comedy Theatre Breaks in London, with tickets and hotel room included. I saw him head the bill at the Hackney Empire’s New Act of The Year show many years ago and very much enjoyed his surrealist monologues. Since then, Dylan Moran’s legendary stand up rants have sold out across the world cementing this unkempt wordsmith’s reputation as one of the foremost comics of his generation. Likened to Dave Allen and labelled ‘The Oscar Wilde of Comedy’ Dylan is unpredictable, bizarre, elegiac, often cruel but above all painfully funny. Dylan Moran sees through the joys and disappointments of human existence with the sensibility and intense perception of a man teetering on the edge. He chews life up and coughs it out, he’s a one of a kind. Booking Until: Saturday, 05 December 2009 Evenings: Monday to Saturday 8pm Running Time: 2 hours Suitable for ages 14+ Dylan Moran on Germany

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London Comedy Breaks at the O2 Stand up comedians are the new rock stars and here’s a chance to see two of Britain’s best in a venue that’s fast becoming the UKs favourite arena for top names. The O2 is a start of the art music and performance space built inside what used to be called the Millennium Dome. What’s there now includes an indoor arena, a music club, a cinema, an exhibition space, piazzas, bars, shops and restaurants. Comedy breaks comprise of good lower tier seats for the special one-off comedy shows at the O2 coupled with a nearby four star hotel stay so you don’t have to worry about getting back afterwards. Eddie Izzard at the O2 Eddie Izzard live at the O2, ticket & 4* hotel, £145 per person Available: 3rd December 2009

Eddie Izzard’s comedy style is unique. He kind of mumbles and rambles off at tangents all the while trying to make a very serious point, or else a completely absurd one.  This is an unmissable chance to see Eddie Izzard, one of Britain’s comedy greats! His recent five week residency in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue sold out in less than forty-eight hours, breaking box office records. Russel Brand at the O2 Russell Brand live at the O2, ticket & 4* hotel, £115 per person Available: 17th April 2009

Russell Brand works himself up into a frenzy on a regular basis, surprising himself as much as anyone as to what he’s going to say next!  The controversial but acclaimed comedian will visit The O2 as part of his Scandalous tour as he takes a deserved break from writing, acting, TV and radio to return to his first love - stand up comedy. For news of more great comedy breaks with unique availability and theatre breaks offers, please subscribe to our newsletter

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