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POLICE COPS IN SPACE Returns To London

POLICE COPS IN SPACE returns to London at Underbelly Festival Cavendish Square, bringing their award-winning 80s space age comedy blockbuster after a successful run of POLICE COPS: THE MUSICAL.

Underbelly Reveals More Shows Added for 2024 Festival

Underbelly Festival has announced additional programming for their Summer 2024 pop-up in Cavendish Square. Underbelly’s famous Spiegeltent will host circus, cabaret and comedy as well as children’s and family friendly entertainment offering festival fun in the heart of Central London.  

The Southbank Centre Presents Summer Season YOU BELONG HERE

This July, the Southbank Centre's summer season You Belong Here will present an extensive programme of art, conversation, music and performance with a clear message at its core: everyone is welcome. Across a range of free and ticketed events, You Belong Here provides a platform for an array of world-class artists, writers and performers to explore the impact notions of belonging have on art and society.  

Musical Based on Tom Fletcher's THE CREAKERS Comes to Southbank Centre This December

International singer-songwriter, and author, Tom Fletcher, whose writing credits include the Christmasaurus series, The Danger Gang and Space Band (published by Puffin), will bring his smash hit, bestselling book The Creakers to the stage in a brand-new musical for all the family. 

MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Will Embark on UK Tour

HighTide has announced tour dates for More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight. Following the sell-out success of their 2023 autumn tour of Ghost Stories by Candlelight, the East of England company brings together four new stories from playwrights in their home region to deliver this brand new, chilling production.

Scottish Ensemble Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More

Scottish Ensemble reveals its 2024-25 season featuring innovative performances and collaborations. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Soho Theatre Regular Kanan Gill Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut This Summer

Soho Theatre regular Kanan Gill will make his Fringe debut this summer, following his hit UK tour.

Afrique en Cirque Comes to Southbank Centre in July

Inspired by daily life in Guinea, the multisensory circus and acrobatic show Afrique en Cirque will come to Southbank Centre in July.

Philharmonia Orchestra Reveals Vidya Patel as Artist In Residence For The 24/25 Season

The Philharmonia Orchestra announced that Vidya Patel will be its Artist in Residence for the 2024/25 Season. Now in its fourth year, the Artist in Residence initiative has previously featured House of Absolute (21/22), Love Ssega (22/23) and Soumik Datta (23/34).

London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces U.S. Tour Led By Ed Gardner

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on a U.S. tour from October 9-21, 2024, led by Principal Conductor Edward Gardner. The tour features violinists Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Randall Goosby.

The QDance Company Will Make UK Debut With Re:INCARNATION

This autumn, Nigeria’s ground-breaking The QDance Company led by choreographer Qudus Onikeku will make its UK debut with Re:INCARNATION, an explosive mix of dance, colour, sound, visuals and energy.

Khalid Abdalla's Solo Show NOWHERE and More Set For Fuel's 20th Anniversary Season

Fuel has announced the first part of its anniversary season. The programme is a celebration of everything that has been achieved as well as a statement of intent for the future, including new work from Khalid Abdalla, Toby Olié and Melanie Wilson. Learn more about the lineup here!

Dance Umbrella Reveals Full Programme For This October

Dance Umbrella, London's annual international contemporary dance festival, has announced the full 2024 festival programme taking place across London, and online, from 9 - 31 October. 

DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY to Open the Underbelly Festival in Cavendish Square

DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY will open the Underbelly Festival in Cavendish Square on July 4th, offering a humorous and updated queer twist on classic fairytales. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Underbelly Festival Returns to London and Reveals Initial Lineup

Underbelly Festival will return to London this summer, taking over Cavendish Square from July – September. Offering a slice of Edinburgh Fringe in the heart of Central London, the cultural pop-up festival is a go-to destination to eat, drink and watch high quality culture.

Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'

The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!

Further Cast Set for the UK Premiere of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers as 'The Joplinaires' in the Tony Award® nominated hit musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN.

Clore Duffield Foundation Celebrates 60th Anniversary With £30 Million Gift

Dame Vivien Duffield has made a major gift of £30m to the Clore Duffield Foundation to celebrate its 60th Anniversary.

Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!

GINGER JOHNSON BLOWS OFF! Comes to Soho Theatre in September

Reigning Queen of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, beloved powerhouse performer Ginger Johnson, is to swap her crown for a crash helmet as she brings her all-new show Ginger Johnson Blows Off! to Soho Theatre for a 3-week season from Monday 23 September - Saturday 12 October. at 9.30pm, followed by her first solo UK tour.