Free West End shows
Stars of the West End will gather in Trafalgar Square this weekend for the annual theatre and musical festival West End LIVE - a weekend of free entertainment from Londons top shows and the largest event of its type in the UK.
Crowds gather for West End Live
Tens of thousands of people have watched some of their all time favourite musicals today for free.
From Matilda to Wicked - 30 West End productions are being showcased in the heart of the capital all weekend. Phil Bayles got a sample of the action.
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