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The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Dmitry Shostakovich’s death continues at this year’s Proms, as Chineke! took on his epic Symphony No.

From the writer of Journey's End and The Dam Busters

'Who doesn't check twice behind the shower curtain now?' asks presenter Edith Bowman, kicking off a spinetingling evening of thriller film soundtracks from the excellent BBC Concert Orchestra, under the assured direction of American conductor Edwin Outwater at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall.

Entering the Royal Albert Hall for St.

Last week, it was announced that Glenn Adamson would be returning to The Crazy Coqs for two very special solo concerts in December.

Due to huge demand, the tour will be extending into the autumn of next year, with Matt Rawle reprising his critically acclaimed performance in the title role, first seen at the Watermill Theatre in 2024.

As Jamie Lloyd's production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA starring Rachel Zegler concludes its sold out run at The London Palladium, a new cast album will be released, with the new track, Rainbow High out now.

For one night only this Halloween at Disney's Hercules, Hades will take over Theatre Royal Drury Lane's front of house with a trail of music, mayhem, photo opportunities before curtain-up and a surprise third-act.

The UK’s best Music Hall acts will come to five theatres for a unique and entertaining show full of songs and laughter, Don’t Dilly Dally! Learn more about the performances here!

The Genesis has been astonishing audiences across the globe with its showcase of trust and spectacle.

‘What do you look for in faith?’ This is the question proclaimed by Italian performer Elena Mazzon in The Popess, before she launches upon unsuspecting audience members in search of individual responses.

This winter, Backyard Cinema will return to London with a new immersive and enchanting Christmas experience, running from 26 November to 31 December.

A film adaptation is in the works of Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam.

The full cast has been announced for Jean Genet's The Maids – in a new translation written and directed by Kip Williams.

Following last month's announcement of the forthcoming concept album, the London cast and creative team have been set for the world premiere of Beautiful Little Fool, opening at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

This timely revival of Philip Ridley's first play, The Pitchfork Disney, brought back to the London stage by Lidless Theatre, Zoe Weldon and King's Head Theatre Productions, marks a major moment in the partnership between Lidless and Ridley.

If you happen to be strolling around Piccadilly in the next couple of weeks, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled upon an arcane cult ritual – or perhaps an unusually urban episode of The Traitors.

Winter 1591.

Re-opening its doors this September with an exceptional new programme, Watford Palace Theatre will present its autumn 2025 season.

Behind the scenes images of the Stereophonic cast have been released, showing insight into life behind the on-stage recording studio.

Chief Executive of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Abigail Pogson, has been announced as the new CEO of the Barbican Centre.

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Nicola Roberts from the BRIT Award-winning pop group Girls Aloud, as she rehearses for the West End production of the multi award-winning musical Hadestown.

Due to ill health, Simon Russell Beale has departed the previously announced RSC / Hampstead Theatre production of Titus Andronicus.

The cast has been revealed for Magical Merlin, as the spellbinding theatre show returns to the West End this October half term for a limited run of magical, musical fun for children and their families.