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Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!!

Get your surf boards ready and take a trip to the beach you’ll never forget!

Captain Amazing Returns to London

Is it a bird…? Is it a plane…? No…! It’s CAPTAIN AMAZING!

Happy birthday, William Shakespeare!

Shakespeare's Globe incredible summer season starts this week!

The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre 2024

Spectacular summer season opens next week with Twelfth Night

2:22 - A GHOST STORY RETURNS

Stacey Dooley debuts as Jenny and James Buckley reprises the role of Ben

Polly (The Heartbreak Opera)

A riotous and radical adaptation of John Gay’s banned sequel to The Beggar’s Opera

Between The Bridges Grand Opening

With Crazy Boules, a brand-new cocktail bar, Euro 2024 screenings and endless fun!

Fat Chance

Hilarious and politically powerful one-woman play exploring true-life experiences of weight gain

Guildford Shakespeare Company take over the High Street

With an electric immersive performance of Romeo & Juliet!

JW3 Classical Music Series 2024-2025

A gripping season of stellar international artists performing over six concerts

The Dao of Unrepresentative British Chinese Experience

Semi-autobiographical gig theatre about race and identity from Daniel York Loh

The Opera Locos

The greatest hits of opera in one night; this is a show for everybody!

Cutting the Tightrope: the divorce of Politics from Art

A collection of short political plays in response to warnings that artists shouldn’t be political

YOU ARE THE SUN

A very first opera for 0-2 year olds at London’s Southbank Centre

The Young Vic

Spectacular new work announced by Young Vic

Rock, Paper, Scissors

A playful comedy of errors with a deeply dark twist

The Tailor of Inverness

Matthew Zajac’s internationally acclaimed one-man show comes to London

Heathers the Musical

The original mean girls are back for six weeks only @sohoplace!

Live at the ICA

Upcoming music and live programme including Lorenzo Senni, Ana Roxanne, DJ Python and more

Draft 23

A new play exploring intimacy, identity and existentialism, through the dystopian world of two rather unlikeable students

Hot Sauce Festival Returns!

Featuring 43 traders, food, drink, music and awards!

Museum of Austerity

Witness the human stories of Austerity Britain in this arresting mixed reality installation

From April 2024 What’s on Guide

The New Victoria Theatre is springing into the new season!

Talawa Firsts On Tour

Talawa’s annual programme celebrating new and emerging Black theatre

RED SPEEDO

Finn Cole (Peaky Blinders) to lead European première of Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo

Queer East Festival 2024

An amazing programme of LGBTQ+ cinema and visual arts

A Chorus of Disapproval

Full cast announced for Alan Ayckbourn’s brilliantly intricate comedy

Grease

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before!

Cold Water

A sobering splash of reality comes to Park Theatre

Stop Trying To Look At My D**k!

An autobiographical dark comedy about grief and vulnerability

The Sound Collector

A charming new family musical by beloved poet Roger McGough

English Kings Killing Foreigners

A tell-all dark comedy peeling back English cultural identity

Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship

USA comedian, musician and writer Dave Hill to perform at Soho Theatre

BLUE BEARD

A fearless reimagining of the classic tale in an exhilarating story of vengeance and sisterhood

JERRY’S GIRLS

Celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman

Opening Night Ends Early

Opening Night will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.

Comedian Josh Thomas

Announces debut London show Let’s Tidy Up

The Last Word Festival (TLW)

Roundhouse announces updated programme of events ahead of their flagship spoken word festival

Spring at Shakespeare’s Globe

Richard III & Much Ado About Nothing opening soon!

PASSING STRANGE

The European premiere of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Passing Strange

The Glass Menagerie

A poetic and harsh portrayal of a family on the brink of change.

The National Youth Music Theatre

The National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) announce famous alumni as new patrons

London City Ballet

London City Ballet announces its new company and details of its first season

Longitude

Epic new musical about a simple clockmaker who lost almost everything in his quest to save others.

New Comedy – Park Laughs!

Park Theatre announce their first dedicated comedy programme!

Agathe

The true story of the woman who became Rwanda’s head of state for less than a day

‘Puppetman’ UK Tour Extended

Paul Zerdin has extended his current touring show after overwhelming public demand!

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club

Upcoming shows over the next few months…

Dugsi Dayz

A comedic exploration of Somali Muslim culture and female friendship

A Di-conic cast announcement!

Diana: The Musical’s JEANNA DE WAAL joins the cast of Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story!

‘STRAIGHT EXPECTATIONS’ TOUR 2024

Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Season 4, Danny Beard has a brand-new tour for 2024!

DALISO CHAPONDA

Feed This Black Man Again - UK tour!

The National Gallery New for April

Experience the final painting of Caravaggio & explore our latest batch of talks, courses & stories

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

The bad boy of clown returns to Soho with his award-winning alter-ego: Jack Tucker

Sophie’s Surprise 29th

Get in losers, Sophie is turning 29 and we’re celebrating…

Little Boxes

An inspirational and comedic one-woman-show by Joann Condon

Feminist Activism

What does feminist activism really look like in 2024?

SAPPHO

Poet. Lover. Legend

Alma Mater

A sharp new look at the ever-growing generational divide between activists

RAF Falcons take to the Skies

UK's Premier Military Parachute Team set to deliver a spectacular aerial display over Hampshire

SNIFF

A dark comedy about two people from different walks of life who meet in a pub toilet

April at Whitechapel Gallery

Zineb Sedira, Andrew Pierre Hart and a very special ‘Lates’ event

606 Club Live Music: April

Including John Crawford & his quintet, Tobago & D’Lime & The Royal Scammers!

Algorithms

A bisexual Bridget Jones for the online generation in this tragicomic one-woman show

The Book of Grace

A fierce family drama set against the backdrop of the Mexico-United States border

June Events at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

Including an after-hours moon gazing session, workshops and planetarium shows

June Events at The National Maritime Museum

A full programme of events Greenwich National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, and Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre

Revel Puck Circus

With their biggest and most ambitious Big Top show to date!

Wigmore Hall 2024/25

Announces 2024/25 Concert Season & the launch of The Director’s Fund

Rothko Chapel

What does a painting sound like?

Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s timeless comedy in the iconic open-air Globe Theatre

The Jamie Lloyd Company’s Romeo & Juliet

Full cast for the new West End production announced starring Tom Holland

CABARET Releases New Trailer

The Kit Kat Club releases new trailer featuring Cara Delevingne, Luke Treadaway and Michael Ahomka-Lindsay

Drawing Biennial 2024

Showcasing over 200 drawings from diverse and intriguing artists worldwide

Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition

Celebrate some of the greatest images of 2023!

An Audience With….

BRIAN COX starts The Theatrical Guild star-studded ‘An Audience With’ series

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy

Due to public demand the smash hit For Black Boys extends its run!

Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Compelling story of love, hate, betrayal, addiction and the impossible fragility of family bonds

Between The Bridges

South Bank's most iconic free entry destination returns for an incredible 2024 season!

Boys on the Verge of Tears

Cast and creative stars announced for world premiere of award-winning new play

Princess Smartypants

A subversive, fun-filled adventure for children and their families

The Promise

Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of deaf people living with dementia

Frank Skinner 30 Years of Dirt

Back in the West End by popular demand for three weeks only!

The Bleeding Tree

How far would you go to protect your family?

SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

Starring Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph, Lemar and more!

Futuristic Folktales

If you could dance for HOPE, what would you dance for…?

This Is Memorial Device

Critically acclaimed stage adaptation from Graham Eatough, based on David Keenan’s cult novel.

Beats

Coming-of-age story exploring rebellion, apathy and the irresistible power of gathered youth

Live theatre & Musicals at JW3

Genre defying exclusive performances throughout 2024 at JW3!

Cassie and the Lights

What makes a family and what holds it together........

Opening Night starring Sheridan Smith

Images released of the world premiere of Opening Night

What the Butler Saw

Full cast for UK tour announced

HAMILTON Extends Booking

Until 29 March 2025 with Christmas schedule also announced!

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Announces Summer 2024 Season

The countdown is on for Aldeburgh Festival

Spring events paving the way for the 75th Aldeburgh Festival programme

Ghost the Musical

The Oscar-winning love story live on stage!

Gypsy Jazz Festival of London

The Gypsy Jazz Festival of London is a showcase of some of the world’s finest cutting-edge musicians specialising in the style affectionately known as ‘Gypsy Jazz’.

Feminist Book Fortnight: Feminist Theatre Then & Now

Exclusive live discussion & book launch celebrating 50 years of Feminist Theatre

Matilda The Musical

Extends booking to May 2025 and welcomes new cast members

Love Steps

Starring Sharon Rose and Reece Richards