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As anticipation builds for her upcoming concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31 May, Sierra Boggess is preparing an evening shaped as much by warmth and reflection as by soaring musical theatre repertoire. For the acclaimed performer, London represents more than a tour stop – it is, in her words, a second home. We spoke to Sierra about her upcoming London performance.
Event of the Week
Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular radio and TV presenter. For over 40 years he has been at the top of his game, starring in musical theatre productions in the West End and on Broadway, winning critical acclaim, a devoted following and awards for his stage work and recording career. Michael is hitting the road in 2026 with his Glow UK headline tour. Kicking off in Cambridge on 26 August, he’ll dazzle audiences in Liverpool, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Nottingham, Bournemouth, and many more, before a show-stopping performance at The London Palladium on 1 October.
Music of the Week
The Strictly The Professionals UK Tour returns this month with a high-energy celebration of world-class ballroom and Latin dance, featuring ten standout performers from the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. London audiences can catch the show across five performances: 8 May at 19:30; 9 May at 14:30 and 19:30; and 10 May at 14:30 and 19:30. These dates offer a prime opportunity to experience the full glamour of the production in an intimate, historic setting.
Theatre of the Week
Garden decoration comes into focus at the Spring Decorative Antiques Fair in Battersea Park from 12 to 17 May. The Decorative Fair has rightfully earned its strong reputation as the UK’s must-visit event for interior designers, with over 130 specialist dealers showcasing every discipline of antiques, fine and decorative art and 20th century design, dating from the 1700s to the 1970s, at a wide range of price points.