There is palpable tension in the air as two gangs vie for dominance of the area: the Jets, a white gang, and the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang.

The film is set in the rough neighborhood of Lincoln Square on the West Side of Manhattan during the summer of 1957. There is palpable tension in the air as two gangs vie for dominance of the area: the Jets, a white gang led by Riff, and the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang led by Bernardo.

This is a musical remake of the original West Side Story from 1958. Winning 3 Golden Globes.

Tickets available now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/westside-story-tickets-315564731607

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