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James Hartness

Biographical

Hartness was born in Schenectady, New York, one of three sons. His family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1863 where his father was a foreman in local machine shops and Hartness attended public school. Hartness worked up through the ranks in machine shops in Connecticut before moving to Springfield, Vermont, where he had a brilliant career as an innovator of machine tools. He became one of the nation first aviators and became a one-term governor of the state of Vermont. He had two daughters, Anna and Helen. His daughter, Helen (Helen Hartness Flanders), was a noted folk song collector who married Ralph Flanders, a U.S. Senator from Vermont Hartness died in Springfield in 1934. He is buried in the Summer Hill Cemetery in Springfield, not far from his mansion. The Hartness mansion is now (as of 2007) the “Hartness House”, a bed-and-breakfast hotel and restaurant.

Engineering innovation and entrepreneurship

At age 16, Hartness began his career in machine shops. At age 21 he became a foreman at the Winsted-Norway Bolt Company in Winsted, Connecticut. He moved in 1886 to Torrington, Connecticut to work as a tool-maker and foreman at the Union Hardware Company. His lifetime achievement of more than 100 patents began here with patents of locks, roller skates, and bicycle pedal mechanisms.

Hartness had an unpleasant experience at Union Hardware: he had been understandably naive about arranging for royalties on his patents, and the business owners chose not to help rectify the oversight. He did not get to share in the profits derived from the patents. In September 1888, after he had lost several weeks’ work to illness, Union Hardware told him not to return.

During the winter of 1888-1889, he worked briefly for several companies: Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut; Eaton, Cole and Burnham Co. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and a plant in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. Roe (1937) surmised that sometime during 1888 or a little before, the idea of the flat-turret lathe had developed in his mind; and that his peregrinations in the winter of 1888-1889 were in search of a suitable company at which to build it.

Hartness 3×36 flat turret lathe with cross sliding head, equipped for bar work.

In April 1889 he moved to Springfield, Vermont to become the superintendent at the struggling Jones and Lamson (J&L) Machine Company. He used his creative energy to revitalize the company. Here he found his chance to manufacture the flat-turret lathe, which increased efficiency and productivity and was especially well adapted to the burgeoning automobile industry. The flat turret lathe improved upon earlier turret lathes via greater rigidity, allowing higher precision, higher speeds and feeds, and longer cuts. Hartness also developed an array of highly advanced tooling to complement the lathe, including improved roller bar feed and die head designs. All of these advantages allowed better parts to be made faster, and thus less expensively, which made the lathe highly desirable to manufacturers. This time, Hartness was prepared to defend his interest in his patent. He arranged with J&L to receive a $100 royalty on each machine.

Hartness changed J&L business model from making a wide variety of machines to order to specializing in the manufacturing and improving of this one product. With rapid acceptance of this machine tool, orders reached 10 units per day from the manufacturing sector. As a result, Hartness reportedly received up to $1,000 per day in royalties. He also introduced appealing and informative catalogues to market the new Jones and Lamson products. Hartness acquired a large interest in J&L. He became manager in 1896 and president in 1901 until his retirement in 1933.

“You will hear from that young man again, and from this ‘Lazy Susan’ of his.”

 Ambrose Swasey, on James Hartness, after Hartness had unsuccessfully shopped his flat-turret idea around with several machine tool builders, including Warner & Swasey. Swasey was the only one who predicted success for the idea.

James Hartness with his most successful invention, the flat turret lathe, ca. 1920. Jones & Lamson publicity photo.

In 1915 Hartness reluctantly decided to engage in ar business, heeding his brother John pleas from the London office of J&L. During World War I Hartness, as a representative of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), became Chairman of the National Screw-Thread Commission, the mission of which was to create international standards for the measurement and sizing of screw threads.

Bar workieces made by a turret lathe from a long bar of stock

Hartness discouraged modernizing of the Hartness Flat Turret Lathe. Nevertheless, it remained a very successful product until after Hartness’s retirement, when a new J&L turret lathe model by John Lovely finally replaced it.

Hartness interest in the measurement and standardization led to his invention of an optical device that allowed the profile of small parts to be illuminated and compared with their desired outline. Traditionally, mechanics used a mechanical gauge to assess whether screws were to specifications. Hartness employed his knowledge of optics and magnification to devise a much more practical optical method for measurement. The Hartness Screw-Thread Comparator was his crowning achievement in the profitability of J&L. Today optical comparators are a common form of equipment in many machine shops.

Mentor of machine tool entrepreneurs

Hartness encouraged talented inventors in his employ at J&L to strike out on their own as entrepreneurs. These included three Springfield companies and one Windsor, Vermont company:

Edwin R. Fellows, founder of the Fellows Gear Shaper Company

William L. Bryant, founder of the Bryant Chucking Grinder Company

Fred P. Lovejoy, founder of the Lovejoy Tool Company

George O. Gridley, founder of the National Acme Company

The companies started by these men helped make Springfield and Windsor a prosperous manufacturing region, thanks not to its access to raw materials or markets, but due to a pool of talented engineers and machinists.

Encouragement of smarter management with better relationship to workers

His son-in-law, Ralph Flanders, reported that Hartness examined ome of the elements which go into making workmen both contented and productive in his book The Human Factor in Works Management. His Hartness Turret Lathe Manual starts with the statement:

Since the machine is only an implement, it cannot be considered a thing entirely apart from the man. In fact, the man is the greater part. The personal welfare of the operator must be considered. This is something more than the man relation to the machine. It includes an equally important phaseis relationship to other men and to his environment in general.

In a sense Hartness was responding to the era’s enthusiastic fervor for scientific management, which Hartness and many others felt did not adequately address the psychology of how to manage employees as human beings and maintain their respect.

Affiliations, degrees, and medals

Hartness was an active member of the following engineering, scientific, and arts societies:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which elected him president (1914-15) http://www.asme.org/Communities/History/ASMEHistory/Presidents.cfm.

Society of Automotive Engineers

British Institute of Mechanical Engineers

American Association for the Advancement of Science (Fellow)

British Royal Aeronautical Society (Fellow)

British Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts

Aero Club of America

Aero Club of Vermont

His life achievements were recognized with honorary degrees from the University of Vermont (MA in 1910 and LLD in 1921) and Yale University (MA). The Franklin Institute awarded Hartness the Edward Longstreth Medal in 1921, recognizing his contributions to mechanical engineering. In the same year the American Philosophical Society awarded the John Scott Medal to Hartness for the flat turret lathe, citing its usefulness in making artillery.

Aviation

James Hartness with Charles Lindbergh at Springfield, Vermont’s airport in July, 1927. Image courtesy of Springfield Art & Historical Society.

Hartness first flew in Germany in 1913 in a hydrogen-filled airship, designed by Ferdinand von Zeppelin. In 1914, Hartness learned to fly a 35 horsepower (26 kW) Wright Flyer near Garden City, New York. He obtained his pilot’s license from the Aero Club of America. He encouraged, and served as president of, the Vermont Aero Club. He donated the land for the Springfield Aerodrome to the state, establishing the first airfield in Vermont, now known as “Hartness State Airport”.

After his trans-Atlantic flight, Charles Lindbergh toured the United States in the Spirit of St. Louis to promote aviation. He landed in Springfield on July 26, 1927 in his visit to Vermont and spoke at a large gathering at the airport. Hartness hosted Lindbergh at his home.

Crowd attending celebration of Charles Lindbergh’s arrival at Springfield, Vermont’s airport in July, 1927. Image courtesy of Springfield Art & Historical Society.

Astronomy

Hartness’s Equatorial-Plane Turret Telescope located at the Hartness Mansion in Springfield, Vermont, ca. 1912.

Hartness interest in optics and astronomy led to his development of a telescope mount with the revolving dome on an equatorial plane. An additional feature of this telescope, which still stands at the former Hartness Mansion, was that the optics of the telescope passed through a lens in the wall of the dome. This allowed the observer to stay warm in winter. (Conventional telescopes were often contained within domes that opened an aperture for the telescope to gain exposure both to the sky and the ambient air.) The success of this patent led to more telescope activities and commissions. With Hartness’s encouragement and financial support, Russell W. Porter initiated the Springfield Telescope Makers Club. The club still celebrates their annual Stellafane gathering in Springfield.

Governor of Vermont

Hartness was a one-term governor of Vermont from 1921 to 1923. He campaigned on the issue of enticing Vermonters to stay in state rather than seek employment elsewhere. He also promised an improved transportation system and more manufacturing to supplement the traditional agricultural economy. He won the election by a wider margin in the state than Warren Harding, who carried Vermont in the presidential race that year.

References

^ a b c d e “Springfield in Mourning as Last Rites are Held for James Hartness Inventor, Scientist and Ex-Governor”, Springfield (Vermont) Reporter, February 9 1934 

^ a b c d Roe 1937, pp. 10-11.

^ a b c Hartness, James (1910). Hartness Turret Lathe Manual. Springfield, Vermont: Jones and Lamson Machine Company. 

^ a b c d e Flanders, Ralph (1961). Senator from Vermont. Boston: Little, Brown. 

^ Roe 1937, pp. 34-36.

^ a b c d e Wicks, Frank (November 1999). “Renaissance tool man”. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. http://www.memagazine.org/backissues/membersonly/nov99/features/tool/tool.html. 

^ “Honors awarded by philosophers, Governor Hartness wins the John Scott Medal for lathe used in artillery, another for Mme. Curie, Stewart Paton, in address, calls radicalism and bolshevism result of cowardice.”, New York Times, June 23, 1921, http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=980CE2D7113FE432A25757C2A9629C946095D6CF 

^ Roe 1937, pp. 89-90.

^ A Brief History of Stellafane Accessed online: September 2, 2007.

Bibliography

Books by Hartness

Hartness, James (1909). Machine building for profit and the Hartness flat turret lathe. Jones & Lamson Machine Company. 

Hartness, James (1912). The Human Factor in Works Management. New York and London: McGraw-Hill. p. 159 pages. http://books.google.com/books?id=QB41AAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=James+Hartness+Human+Factor+in+Works+Management.  Republished by Hive Publishing Co (Hive management history series, no. 46) (ISBN 978-0879600471).

Hartness, James (1910). Hartness Flat Turret Lathe Manual: A Hand Book for Operators. Springfield, Vermont and London: Jones & Lamson Machine Company. p. 191 pages. http://books.google.com/books?id=LLY5AAAAMAAJ&dq=james+hartness+flat+turret+lathe+manual&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=iXRKj29_MO&sig=yI5woROSmYOHIBHxIqT-dmkmenA/. 

Hartness, James (1920). The Hartness Screw Thread Comparator. Jones & Lamson Machine Company. p. 46 pages. 

Hartness, James (1921). Industrial Progress and Human Economics. Commissioner of Industries.  Republished by Kessinger Publishing, 2004, as ISBN 978-1-4191-2645-1.

Biography

Roe, Joseph Wickham (1937), James Hartness: a Representative of the Machine Age at Its Best, New York: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, LCCN 37-016470; OCLC 3456642 

Further reading

Hartness for Governor Club (1920). Campaign of progress for Vermonters: A drive for creation and cultivation of industrial plants. Hartness for Governor Club. p. 48 pages. 

Wicks, Frank (November 1999). “Renaissance tool man”. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. http://www.memagazine.org/backissues/membersonly/nov99/features/tool/tool.html. Retrieved 2007-10-10. 

“Hartness Houseistory and Observatory”. http://www.hartnesshouse.com/hartness-history.shtml. Retrieved 2007-10-10. 

Roe, Joseph Wickham (1916), English and American Tool Builders, New Haven, Connecticut, USA: Yale University Press, LCCN 16-011753, http://books.google.com/books?id=X-EJAAAAIAAJ&printsec=titlepage . Reprinted by McGraw-Hill, New York and London, 1926 (LCCN 27-024075); and by Lindsay Publications, Inc., Bradley, IL, USA (ISBN 978-0-917914-73-7). pp. 197-200.

External links

Inventory of the James Hartness Papers, Special Collections, University of Vermont Library

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Blood Brothers theatre break $49 Written by the legendary Willy Russell, BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The incredible score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True. Hailed as one of the best musicals of all time – scooping up no less than four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway – Blood Brothers is celebrating 21 years in London’s West End.IMPORTANT INFO: The recommended age for children is age 12 and above. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theatre.

The Duchess Of Malfi theatre break $65 Eve Best returns to The Old Vic in March 2012, in John Webster’s great Jacobean tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Jamie Lloyd. She last appeared at The Old Vic in London and on Broadway opposite Kevin Spacey in A Moon for the Misbegotten in the 2006/2007 Season.Webster’s poetic masterpiece tells the dark and bloody story of the recently widowed Duchess as she struggles to retain strength and dignity in the face of death.Please note: Contains scenes of a sexual nature and violence.

Stomp theatre break $50 Celebrating its 7th sensational year in London, STOMP is now FRESHER, FASTER AND FUNNIER than ever before, with new routines, new choreography and new music. This multi-award winning show has a universal language of rhythm, theatre, comedy and dance. Eight performers use everything from Zippo lighters, plastic bags, bin lids and even the kitchen sink to hammer out an explosively feel good rhythm. Stalls Rows O-R are slightly restricted view due to the overhang of the Circle.

Jersey Boys theatre break $76 Jersey Boys follows the rags-to-riches tale of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as they work their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom, and features such hits as ‘Sherry,’ ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,’ ‘Oh, What a Night’ and many more. Directed by Des McAnuff, with a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice and music and lyrics by Bob Crewe and The Four Seasons’ own Bob Gaudio, it has won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical. McAnuff is on board for the London version of the show, as are the Broadway creative team: choreographer Sergio Trujillo, production designer Klara Zieglerova, lighting designer Binkley and costume designer Jess Goldstein.The smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS celebrated an incredible 1500 performances in London on Wednesday 28 September. This musical has now been seen by over 1.5 million people and is firmly established as one of the West End’s longest running and most popular shows.

Mamma Mia! theatre break $83 Night after night, audiences are having the time of their lives at MAMMA MIA!. Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny story of love, laughter and friendship has been thrilling London audiences for over 10 years. More recently it became the biggest British hit movie of all time when the three women who created the worldwide stage smash hit adapted it for the silver screen.Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs, from ‘Dancing Queen’ and ‘Take A Chance On Me’ to ‘Super Trouper’ and ‘Thank You For The Music’, MAMMA MIA!’s enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek Island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Over 40 million people worldwide have been dancing in the aisles to this sensational musical, and London is where it all began back in 1999. So who will you bring to experience the joy and exhilaration of MAMMA MIA! with you?Please Note: Mamma Mia moves to the Novello Theatre on the 6th September 2012

The Wizard Of Oz theatre break $79 ‘We’re off to see. ‘The most magical adventure of them all.Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium, the capital’s home of the family musical. Starring Russell Grant as The Wizard and Sophie Evans (BBC’s smash hit Over The Rainbow) as Dorothy.Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team that delighted audiences of all ages with their recent London Palladium revival of The Sound of Music.Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this new production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber.Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their heart’s desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high stage, stalls rows A and B are not suitable for children. Side stalls may be restricted view.

Sweeney Todd theatre break $78 Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre,?Jonathan Kent’s acclaimed production of?Sweeney Todd?transfers to London’s West End for a limited season from 10 March 2012.?Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece,?Sweeney Todd?stars distinguished musical performer?Michael Ball?as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress?Imelda Staunton?as the devoted Mrs Lovett.?Set amongst London’s seedy side streets and laced with Sondheim’s characteristically brilliant wit and dark humour, the musical depicts Sweeney Todd’s savage quest for justice and retribution after years of false imprisonment.?Aided and abetted by the pie-shop owner, Mrs Lovett, he sets out to avenge the wrongs done to him and his family.Combining a brutal sensibility with elements of English music hall, the production offers a fascinating portrait of a man driven to madness by injustice.Please Note: suitable for ages 12+Audio-described performance: Wednesday 16th May, 2.30pmCaptioned performance: Tuesday 22nd May, 7.30pm

Phantom of the Opera theatre break $74 The Brilliant Original: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 25th Anniversary with three spectacular sell-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2011.Now in its 26th record-breaking year, this multi-award winning musical continues to captivate audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, after more than 10,000 performances.Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night."Remains the most exciting musical in London" – Daily MailPlease Note: the sides of the Grand Circle are side view restricted. The rear of the Stalls and Royal Circle are restricted by the overhang.

39 Steps theatre break $52 John Buchan’s THE 39 STEPS – memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935 – is thrillingly adapted for the stage. Nothing has been cut from this hilarious and spectacular version of Britain’s most spell -binding thriller – legendary scenes include the chase on the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge, the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and the death-defying (or nearly!) finale at the London Palladium! With four actors playing a minimum of one hundred and thirty nine roles, THE 39 STEPS is the most astonishing theatrical tour de force of the year. Please Note: seats with a face value of ?25 in the rear stalls are classed as restricted view

Ballet Revolucion theatre break $91 Ballet Revoluci?n is an explosive fusion of ballet, contemporary dance and hip hop from a company of supremely talented Cuban dancers and live musicians. They have already bowled over audiences throughout Australia and now they prepare to cast their Cuban spell on audiences in London for the first time.The outstanding live band will perform popular hits from Shakira, Ricky Martin, Beyonc? and many more, while the phenomenal dancers display their raw athleticism and virtuosity in dance styles from classical ballet to salsa, samba and even martial arts.Ballet Revoluci?n is choreographed by Aaron Cash and Roclan Gonzalez Chavez. Cash is a classically trained dancer who has performed alongside the likes of Mikail Baryshnikov and Twyla Tharp. Gonzalez Chavez is one of Cuba’s most talented choreographers, he has worked with Cuba’s best known music and dance groups and choreographed international tours for hit shows Lady Salsa and The Kings of Salsa.

Chicago theatre break $63 NEW JOINT. SAME JAZZ. Having snatched the crown of the longest running American musical from A Chorus Line, the London production of Chicago is at its new home, the Garrick Theatre.This universal tale of fame, fortune and. all that jazz, recounts the kiss-and-tell tale of chorus girl Roxie Hart who kills her lover; her rivalry with glamorous double-murderer Velma Kelly and their slick lawyer, Billy Flynn’s attempts to keep his clients from Death Row.From the unforgettable first blast of All That Jazz right through to the last note of its sizzling jazz-drenched score and from the sensuous choreography inspired by the legendary Bob Fosse to its sensational performers, Chicago is a musical phenomenon like no other.Special offer for Wednesdays in May. Top Price ticket, free drink and Q and A with cast members only ?35.50 per person. To book, or for more information, call the booking hotline.

Let It Be theatre break $30 Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the world’s most successful rock ‘n’ roll band, live in London’s West End! LET IT BE is a spectacular theatrical concert jam-packed with over twenty of The Beatles’ greatest hits! Relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces with live performances of early tracks including Twist and Shout, She Loves You and All My Lovin’, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Experience this multimedia rich electrifying spectacle which takes you back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

Les Miserables theatre break $74 In October 2010 Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Boublil and Schonberg’s Les Miserables celebrated its 25th Anniversary in London and is now the world’s longest running musical.This international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution.Seen by more than 60 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 21 languages, this spectacular adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece continues to thrill audiences night after night. IMPORTANT INFO: (1) seats on the side of the Upper Circle are classed as side view restricted. (2) Seats from Row R back in the Stalls and Row H back in the Dress Circle may be restricted view due to the overhang and may not have a view of the top of the stage.

Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain theatre break $47 Have you ever wondered why the Romans never won MasterChef? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Will Parliament escape gunpowder Guy? Enrol yourself at Georgian Crime School, dare to dance the Tyburn jig and find out what a baby farmer did!Set in loathsome London, the BSC proudly present the world premiere of BARMY BRITAIN.Don’t miss this history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!Based on the children’s book series and the popular BAFTA-winning TV show of the same name, Horrible Histories brings history to life on the stage for the younger generation. Perfect for families or as a school trip, the kids will learn plenty about British history – but they certainly won’t be bored!

The Wah! Wah! Girls theatre break $83 East London meets Bollywood in a sparkling new musical from Sadler’s Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Kneehigh. Inspired by the world of the Mujra dancers, who for generations have entertained the rich and powerful with a spellbinding mix of dance and song, Wah! Wah! Girls tells a passionate and playful story of love against the odds. Set against the vibrant background of the East End in 2012, these unstoppable girls uncover deep secrets and create unexpected dreams.Written by acclaimed playwright Tanika Gupta (Fragile Land, Sugar Mummies) and directed by multi award-winning director Emma Rice (The Red Shoes, Brief Encounter), this extraordinary team of talents also includes co-director Pravesh Kumar (Britain’s Got Bhangra) and set and costume designer Keith Khan.Featuring stunning dance sequences choreographed by Bollywood master Javed Sanadi and leading Kathak choreographer Gauri Sharma Tripathi, set to a mix of classic Bollywood tracks and new music by composer Niraj Chag, Wah! Wah! Girls is a feast for the senses that draws audiences into the world of the modern British-Asian community. Let the pleasure begin! Wah! Wah!

Wicked theatre break $66 There has never been a better time to experience "the hit musical with brains, heart and courage" (The Sunday Telegraph) as it flies into its sixth spellbinding year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West."A major hit with audiences and critics alike" (BBC News), Wicked has been voted by theatregoers as London’s Most Popular Show (2010 Olivier Award), Best Night Out (2011 Evening Standard Theatre Award) and Best West End Show (2011 and 2010 Whatsonstage.com Award).Experience this unforgettable musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz. Cast includes: Rachel Tucker, Gina Beck and Matt Willis.

Matilda The Musical theatre break $68 Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC’s production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfers to London’s West End this October.Roald Dahl’s much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis Kelly? and award-winning musician and comedian Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.Her parents think she is a nuisance and she thinks, quite rightly, they are only interested in watching telly. Life is not much better at school, where the monstrous headmistress Miss Trunchbull terrifies both students and teachers ALIKE.?Then one day Matilda discovers she has a very special power and decides it’s time the grown-ups were taught a lesson. Be warned, the children are revolting. Suitable for ages 6+No performances on Mondays.Captioned performances: Thursday 12 April 7.30pm, Wednesday 13 June 7.30pm, Saturday 18 August 2.30pm, Sunday 21 October? 2.30pmAudio-described performances: Wednesday 21 March 2.30pm, Sunday 10 June 3pm, Thursday 30 August 7.30pm, Thursday 11 October 7.30pm

Top Hat theatre break $65 It’s time to ‘put on your top hat and brush off your tails’Seventy-seven years after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers lit up Hollywood’s silver screen with one of the greatest dance musicals of all time, RKO Pictures’ Top Hat is coming to the West End. Judging by the sensational reviews, standing ovations and sold out theatres around the country on its pre-London tour, it has been well worth the wait.Tom Chambers (Holby City heartthrob and Strictly Come Dancing winner) plays the irrepressible Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society model Dale Tremont, played by triple Olivier Award nominee Summer Strallen (Love Never Dies, The Sound of Music, The Drowsy Chaperone).Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits, stunning tap, romantic ballroom and a little bit of Busby Berkeley thrown in for good measure, Top Hat is a giddy, glorious celebration of 1930s song and dance, featuring magnificent sets, over 200 costumes and a love story that will set the pulses racing!

Rock Of Ages theatre break $62 ROCK OF AGES, starring Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward, is the ‘insanely fun’ (New York Time Out) worldwide smash hit that features a raucous mix of 28 eyebrow-scorching tunes including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Can’t Fight This Feeling and I Want To Know What Love Is.Set in LA’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, ROCK OF AGES tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in LA to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love.?ROCK OF AGES takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This five-time Tony Award nominated musical, now being made into a movie starring Tom Cruise, opens at the the Shaftesbury Theatre in September.Be sure to book now to be one of the first to experience all the fun of London’s hilarious new musical! Contains strobe lighting and adult themes. Parental Guidance recommended.

Gatz theatre break $71 James Gatz ? that was really, or at least legally, his name.One morning in the shabby office of a mysterious small business, an employee finds a copy of The Great Gatsby in the clutter on his desk. He starts to read it out loud and doesn’t stop. At first his coworkers hardly notice. But after a series of strange coincidences, it’s no longer clear whether he’s reading the book or the book is transforming him.8 hours long and with a cast of 13, Gatz is by far the New-York-based Elevator Repair Service Theatre Company’s most ambitious endeavor yet ? not a retelling of the Gatsby story but an enactment of the novel itself. Fitzgerald’s American masterpiece is delivered word for word, startlingly brought to life by low-rent office staff in the midst of their inscrutable business operations.The schedule of performance is as follows:Act 1 ? 2 hours and 5 minutesInterval ? 15 minutesAct 2 ? 1 hour and 15 minutesLong Interval ? 1 hour and 15 minutesAct 3 ? 1 hour and 25 minutesInterval ? 15 minutesAct 4 ? 1 hour and 30 minutes

The King’s Speech theatre break $45 David Seidler’s original play brings the audience face to face with Bertie, Duke Of York, as he is thrust onto the world stage as King George VI following his brother’s abdication. With the Nazi threat looming and civil unrest at home, royal secrets explode around Bertie as he struggles to find his voice as King.Charles Edwards gives an astonishing performance as the King who wrestles to overcome his debilitating speech impediment in time to broadcast to a nation on the brink of war. Jonathan Hyde excels as his maverick therapist Logue, making this unconventional friendship between Royal and Commoner both funny and affectingly authentic.The King’s Speech is captivatingly brought to life on stage by an outstanding cast, with a shared warmth and intimacy that can only be experienced in the theatre.

War Horse theatre break $83 At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. The National’s epic is based on War Horse, the celebrated novel by the Children’s Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo . Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring Puppet Company lead us on a gripping journey through history. Winner of five Tony Awards 2011 for:- Best Play- Best Direction of a Play- Best Scenic Design of a Play- Best Lighting Design of a Play- Best Sound Design of a PlaySuitable for 10 years +Please Note: Latecomers will not be admitted until 20 minutes into the first act.

Singin’ In The Rain theatre break $68 From the golden age of musicals to the West End, Singin’ In The Rain brings the glamour of the MGM film to the Palace theatre. Set at a time of change in the film world, Singin’ In The Rain follows silent movie star Dan Lockwood who has everything he could ever want; fame, adulation and even a well-publicised romance with his co-star Lina Lamont. But there are rumours doing the rounds of a new kind of film that could alter everything, a kind of film where actors talk. and sing. and dance. Singin’ in the Rain is the. story of that first Hollywood musical, the moment when the silver screen found its voice and never looked back. With all the sparkle and spectacle of a golden age, it features a glorious score including Make ‘em Laugh, Good Morning, Moses Supposes and, of course, Singin’ in the Rain. Shining with vitality, wit and romance, this is a musical to lift your heart and set you singin’ and dancin’-in any weather.Stars Adam Cooper and Scarlett Strallen.Please note: If you are sitting in the first few rows you will get wet. Row A of the upper circle is restricted leg room. The balcony section is very high and steeply stepped. Seats in the balcony are partially restricted view.

The Sunshine Boys theatre break $68 Kings of comedy, Willie Clark (Danny DeVito) and Al Lewis (Richard Griffiths) aka The Sunshine Boys haven’t spoken to each other in years.When CBS call for the vaudevillian greats to be re-united for a nostalgic History of Comedy, past grudges resurface as they take centre stage once more. Ageing ailments aside, can this legendary double-act overcome their differences for one last show?Old rivalry and vintage hilarity abound in Neil Simon’s classic comedy of showbiz and friendship.

Derren Brown – Svengali theatre break $30 Dubbed a ‘psychological illusionist’ by the Press, Derren Brown is a performer who combines magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship in order to seemingly predict and control human behaviour, as well as performing mind-bending feats of mentalism.For the past ten years Derren has created TV and stage performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of Specials including the controversial Russian Roulette and the hugely popular Events.Following his sell-out performances across the UK Derren will be returning with Svengali.This is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in town, so book now!

Jumpy theatre break $30 A mother, a wife, and fifty, Hilary once protested at Greenham. Now her protests tend to focus on persuading her teenage daughter to go out fully clothed. A frank and funny family drama.Tamsin Greig returns to the role for which she won universal critical acclaim. Her other recent theatre credits include The Little Dog Laughed, for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award.Nina Raine directs. Both a writer and a director, her last play at the Royal Court, Tribes was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Play. April De Angelis’ work at the Royal Court includes Catch and Wild East. Her credits elsewhere include A Gloriously Mucky Business (Lyric Hammersmith) and Calais (Paines Plough/Oran Mor)

Posh theatre break $30 In an oak-panelled room in Oxford, ten young bloods with cut-glass vowels and deep pockets are meeting, intent on restoring their right to rule. Members of an elite student dining society, the boys are bunkering down for a wild night of debauchery, decadence and bloody good wine. But this isn’t just a jolly: they’re planning a revolution. Welcome to the Riot Club.Written by Laura Wade, a graduate of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme whose play Breathing Corpses, won the Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright, the Pearson Playwrights Best Play Award, the George Devine Award and an Olivier Award Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. Posh is currently being adapted into a feature film for Blueprint Pictures.