The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Theatre Break

Theatre Breaks Online offer you the chance to see the theatre break The Umbrellas of Cherbourg so you can enjoy a fantastic evening at the theatre to see the show you've been wanting to see for ages. And then to save you commuting back home from the west end you can enjoy a top quality nights accomodation in one of our fantastic hotels.

Please Note : You can only purchase a hotel & show package. Tickets are not sold seperately on the theatre breaks page.

How to book The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Following the international smash-hit success of Brief Encounter in London and New York, the innovative theatrical creative force Kneehigh return to the West End with their exciting new adaptation of cult French musical film The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg! It's 1957 and we are in the French port of Cherbourg. Jazz, sailors and vin rouge dance deliciously in the air, and l'amour laps against the shores of the heart!

Boy (young auto mechanic Guy Fouchier) loves girl (umbrella shop sales assistant Genevieve Emery). They whisper "je t'aime" with the certainty of youth, but when war comes between them, Genevi has to choose between waiting for her homespun hero or plumping for the dashing diamond dealer asking for her hand. quel dilemme!

Oh, and did we mention the baby that's on its way Zut alors! Based on the film by Jacques Demy, with the score of Grammy and Oscar-winning composer Michel LeGrand (Yentl, Windmills of your Mind), featuring two of his greatest songs "Watch What Happens" and "I Will Wait for You", and lyrics translated by Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), Kneehigh's new production of The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg sails into the Gielgud Theatre following a limited run at Curve Leicester. The outstanding cast includes Olivier Award-winning Joanna Riding, international cabaret sensation "Meow Meow", Carly Bawden, Gareth Charlton, Andrew Durand, Cynthia Erivo, Dominic Marsh, Aki Omoshaybi, Laura Brydon and Matt Wilman.

With Kneehigh back in the West End you can expect romance, glamour and naughtiness, and with The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg you can be certain of it. ! Voila!

Final show times are subject to change and specific cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance

The most popular hotels in the west end are all available for selection and once you have chosen the The Umbrellas of Cherbourg theatre tickets and date you would like to go, you will be presented with a list of London hotels to choose from.

Accomodation for the The Umbrellas of Cherbourg theatre break ranges from great value 3 star hotels through to a luxury 5 star hotel break.

(Final show times are subject to change. Confirmation will appear on tickets.)



Theatre Break Extras

Add a rail journey to your 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' theatre break

Forget driving into London, take the easy way in and book train tickets with your 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' theatre break here and now. Theatre breaks online have some very competitive deals and you'll avoid the congestion charges and parking costs too, so be sure to get a quote.

How to book your train tickets:

• Firstly finalise the details of your theatre break.


• When you reach the "Review & Add" screen simply click the "Add a rail journey" link to price up your rail journey.

Ride on the London Eye

While you are in London be sure to take the opportunity to fly on the London Eye. The famous wheel gives fantastic views across London, a real exhilarating experience. With prices starting at £14.50 it really must not be missed.


How to book the London Eye:

After selecting the details of your 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' tickets and hotel you will reach the "Review & Add" screen:

• Click the "Add Tours And Tickets"


• Select your choices from the list


• Click the "Add Tours/Tickets Button" near the bottom of the screen

Other Extras
These are many extras which can be added to allow you to take full advantage of your stay in London.

• Insurance
• Oyster Cards
• London Dungeon
• Tower of London
• Madame Tussauds
• Ducktours
• Many many more