The World's Longest Running Musical

In 2006 when Cats was dethroned, the CBC said that

Les Misérables has surpassed Cats as the longest running musical in the world this weekend, as it marks the 21st anniversary of its debut in London's West End.

The musical, which is based on an 1862 novel by Victor Hugo and set in post-Napoleonic France, has played in 38 countries, been seen by 54 million people worldwide and has been translated into 21 languages.

Les Misérables opened on Oct. 8, 1985, at the Barbican theatre in London and continues to draw crowds at its current locale, the Queen's in the city's West End.

Cats star Elaine Paige was appearing on stage Saturday night to hand over the title to the rival show. Until then, Cats held the record for running continuously for 21 years until May 11, 2002.

Original cast members of Les Misérables were also on hand.

The O Bar

The O Bar has been a Soho landmark for over 10 years and due to it's central location has become one of the most popular meeting places for friends, colleagues and romantic dates in Soho. Situated on the corner of Brewer and Wardour Street, The O Bar is bang in the heart of London's vibrant Soho.

The O Bar
83-85 Wardour St
London, W1D 6QE, United Kingdom
+44 20 74373490
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Compton's Of Soho

A reviewer on Fluid Foundation states that Compton's (pictured towards the right) is...

A traditional pub with 20 years history as a gay venue. Set in the heart of Soho slap bang in the centre of Old Compton street. Comptons is popular throughout the year, particulary in the summer when people stand out on the street with a pint in their hand or watch the view out of the large open upstairs windows. Downstairs can be quite cruisey whereas upstairs provides a light, pretty much music free environment with pleanty of seating.

More Of Shaftesbury Avenue

This images was taken near the intersection of Wardour Street and Shaftesbury Avenue

Shaftesbury Avenue

The End (Or Beginning) Of Old Compton Street

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Dean Street

Glancing down Dean Street in Soho.