Shrek to Close

Fri, 31st Aug 12
Shrek will close early 2013 but a tour will follow .. plus new shows based on other popular family films

Shrek will end its run at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 24th Feb 2013 but is likely to tour the UK in 2013.

Meanwhile, plans have been announced to bring Madagascar Live! (based on the film Madagascar) and an arena tour of How to Train Your Dragon to the UK in 2013.

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