What's New? – Page 25
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News
Hamilton keeps on attracting West End audiences and extends booking again
The story of George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War continues to wow London audiences with its blend of hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, and R&B, with bookings now extended until September 2023.
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Groups can travel in glass elevator through restored Battersea Power Station chimney
A unique chimney lift experience will take visitors to the top of the Battersea Power Station in a glass elevator for 360-degree panoramic views of London.
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Review
Regional Theatre Review: The Commitments
From toe-tapping and head nodding to everybody up from their seats, The Commitments musical hits all the right notes for a celebration of soul.
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Nottingham Castle’s medieval Mortimer’s Hole reopens after four-year project
Mortimer’s Hole, a manmade tunnel which runs from Brewhouse Yard up to Nottingham Castle’s terrace, has officially reopened as part of the redevelopment of the historical landmark.
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Column
Rip off concerts, free plane tickets, and are we losing our marbles?
Grumpy Group Organiser discusses a new twist in the ongoing Elgin Marbles debate, some desperate measures to get tourists back to Hong Kong, and unappealing new ticket pricing.
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Video
Watch: Eurovision’s Sam Ryder tackles Brighton’s Walk 360 experience, 450ft above the city
Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder, who represented the United Kingdom at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, has filmed a new music video to his latest single, Somebody, on the roof of Brighton i360’s viewing tower as part of the attraction’s newest adrenaline-fuelled experience.
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Features
Mystery tour takes group to quirky ‘See Monster’ art installation
The Newton Abbot Travel Club’s mystery tour ended up at the ‘See Monster’, a retired rig from the North Sea which has been transformed into an installation in Weston-super-Mare.
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Interview
Beaulieu’s head of visitor experience talks exhibitions, group highlights and landmark milestones
We caught up with Jon Tee, head of visitor experience and operations at Beaulieu to discuss what groups can expect on a visit and the National Motor Museum’s 50th anniversary exhibition.
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Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood to star as Miss Hannigan in Annie
Dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge, Craig Revel Horwood, will tour across the UK and Ireland as Miss Hannigan in the smash hit production of the musical Annie.
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Striking sculptures on display for first time at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
Visitors to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens can now experience one of the largest sculpture displays in Europe by a single artist.
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Features
In pictures: Westonbirt’s striking autumnal walkways
Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and five national tree collections, Westonbirt is once again showing off its autumnal colours in these striking pictures.
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Food adventure holidays explore the tastes of the world
Tour operator, Explore has launched a series of itineraries that aim to uncover a country’s culture and history through its food, with the chance to also meet local producers and vendors, visit markets and prepare your very own dishes.
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Review
Regional Theatre Review: Bugsy Malone
The first ever touring production of Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone is a hit, with the right amount of slapstick to have all ages in hysterics.
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GLT Show 2022: a day that inspired group travel
An enjoyable and successful day was had at the annual Group Leisure & Travel Show as GTOs and exhibitors from across the travel trade came together to share ideas, offers and expert advice.
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Fire Garden, tunnels of light and glistening trees at Hatfield Park
A Fire Garden will be one of the focal points of a new Christmas light trail at Hatfield Park in Hertfordshire between 25th November and 31st December 2022.
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Lunch underneath Concorde as part of Aerospace Bristol's anniversary tour
Aerospace Bristol, home to the last Concorde ever to fly, has announced a special group package to commemorate 20 years since the iconic supersonic passenger jet touched down for the final time.
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Wildlife spotting, stargazing and historical highlights among Fred. Olsen’s cruise experiences
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled five new Signature Experiences to celebrate the ‘joy of the journey’ on board each of its sailings.
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News
Buddy Holly musical will take to the road on another UK tour
Smash hit rock & roll musical Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is back in the UK for 2023, hitting the road off the back of its 30th year anniversary run.
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Interview
Trevor Gent: raising the curtain with new friends
We caught up with group organiser, Trevor Gent to talk all things theatre, including his favourite ever performances and top venue for groups to visit.
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Features
What my group love about cruise holidays… and where we want to go next
We caught up with GTO of the Year® 2021 Elizabeth Hodgson, Barnet U3A, during National Cruise Week about why cruises are great for groups, where they’ve visited and where they’ll be sailing in the future.