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Mischief’s Olivier Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong continues its remarkable West End run at the Duchess Theatre, celebrating its 12th anniversary on 9 September. First performed at the Old Red Lion Theatre to just four paying customers, the production has since become one of London’s most enduring comedy successes. Its deliberately disastrous combination of slapstick, physical comedy and theatrical chaos has delighted audiences for more than a decade.
Event of the Week
The BBC Proms returns for another summer of world-class classical music, bringing together internationally acclaimed orchestras, soloists and conductors for an inspiring season of performances at London's Royal Albert Hall and venues across the UK. Running throughout the summer, the festival continues its long-standing tradition of making classical music accessible to everyone, with an ambitious programme that spans beloved masterpieces, contemporary works and exciting premieres. Audiences can expect performances from leading UK orchestras alongside renowned international ensembles, with appearances from some of the world's most celebrated musicians.
Music of the Week
Four photographers are shortlisted for the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery, celebrating outstanding contemporary portrait photography from emerging and established talent worldwide. The Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 exhibition will present 56 works by 56 photographers at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 November to 17 January next year.
Exhibition of the Week
Wicked is celebrating 20 years of defying gravity in the West End, and there's never been a better time to see it. This spellbinding prequel to The Wizard of Oz tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda, long before Dorothy ever arrived in Munchkinland. With its iconic score, breathtaking staging and unforgettable performances, Wicked remains one of the most beloved musicals of the last two decades.