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The London Palladium Pantomime celebrates its 10th anniversary season at the world-famous venue this Christmas with the magical fairytale adventure, Sleeping Beauty. The show will run from 6 December – 11 January. This year marks the tenth year that Julian Clary, Nigel Havers and Paul Zerdin have starred in pantomimes at The London Palladium, since the 2016 production of Cinderella.
Event of the Week
This Christmas, English National Ballet invites audiences to feel more with its magical production of Nutcracker. Continuing a cherished tradition, this refreshed version of the festive classic returns after a sold-out premiere last year, seen by over 90,000 people. Co-choreographed by Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, Nutcracker blends timeless tradition with fresh energy and colour – welcoming both long-time fans and first-time attenders into the magic.
Music of the Week
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express has extended at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for the sixth time, with performances now booking until April 2026. Seen by over 30 million people across the world, Starlight Express is a true theatrical event, fully immersing audiences of all ages inside a world of speed, song and storytelling, as the incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.
Theatre of the Week
Packed with show-stopping songs, dazzling choreography, mischief and mayhem at every turn – and of course, marmalade sandwiches – Paddington The Musical is based on the iconic characters from Michael Bond’s books, with a story inspired by the award-winning 2014 film. For tickets, visit the website at www.paddingtonthemusical.com