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Making its London premiere after several critically acclaimed US runs, Canned Goods tells the gripping true story of a little-known – but pivotal – moment in history. Still relevant today, Erik Kahn’s edge-of-your seat thriller explores the knife edge of propaganda, ‘fake news’ and how those in power bend the truth for their own agenda.
Experience the ultimate blend of adventure and indulgence with the MONOPOLY Tea Tour! This unique experience combines a London sightseeing bus tour, with a scrumptious afternoon tea, plus a captivating digital twist on the classic Monopoly game.
Complete activities and puzzles, buy properties, charge rent, compete against family & friends and earn as much money as you can, while you tour around the streets of Central London taking in the iconic sights.
Joined by world-renowned guests Emmet Cahill (making his UK debut) and Classical Brit nominee Camilla Kerslake, this spectacular concert promises a heart warming program of Christmas classics and symphonic masterpieces. From The Polar Express to Love Actually, O Holy Night to Danny Boy, and even a magical medley from The Sound of Music, the evening will deliver timeless music for all generations. Adding to the magic, the Cantiamo Choir will lend their powerful voices to beloved favourites like Carol of the Bells, and the iconic voice of Stephen Fry will narrate, weaving a recorded charm into the festive melodies.
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton’s biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again and more, this lively and touching new musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton gets him through trying times. With her wit, humour and charm, Dolly teaches him a whole lot about life, love and how to pull yourself up by your bootstraps…even if your bootstraps don’t have rhinestones! This is one musical that is sure to make you smile.
Witness a show that revives the art of clowning, drawing in those who’ve turned away from the circus tents of old. Slava’s SnowShow is a cavalcade of chaos and charm that invites you to leave the everyday behind and indulge in pure, unadulterated delight.
Slava’s SnowShow brilliantly creates a world of wonderment and fantasy that transports the audience to a joyous, dream-like place where a bed becomes a boat in a storm-tossed sea, a child walks in amazement inside a bubble, a web of unseen cotton envelopes the audience, before a snowstorm whirls around the auditorium, leaving you ankle-deep in snow.
This Festive Period, you are invited to HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS!
Hold On To Your Butts is a must see “shot-for-shot” parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. After selling out in New York and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this wildly inventive tour-de-force of comedy, Foley sound and physical theatre is transferring to London for a strictly limited run.
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Join two of international cabaret’s grandest dames, Dillie Keane and Barb Jungr, as they jump giblets first into the festive season. In 2021 these two giants joined forces for the first time ever to perform side-by-side and proved that this is an evening not to be mistletoed.
Featuring songs by Tom Waits, Ray Davies, John Legend and a hilarious take on The Twelve Days of Christmas, among many more, this is not your standard Christmas fare. You will want second helpings of this pudding for sure.
The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Camilla Kerslake and Emmet Cahill. Camilla is a BRIT nominated soprano and co-founder of the Kerslake Robshaw Foundation. Emmet Cahill is the lead singer of Celtic Thunder and recently made sold-out debuts at Carnegie Hall. Both are set to appear at the Fulltone's Orchestra Christmas Concert this month. You can book tickets here.
Shh! For those of you up past your bedtime, there’s a naughty, adults-only show of our Christmas panto with some very special West End stars! Join Cinders as she gets a North London upgrade! King’s Head Theatre brings you Cinderella - a fabulous North London pantomime experience, in a co-production and puppetry with Little Angel Theatre, featuring sensational songs, hilarious slapstick comedy, romance and plenty of audience participation.
Join Clara in her humble home in Havana, getting ready to celebrate Christmas with her family. The beer cans are on the tree and Cuba is typically hot. When Clara is given a nutcracker doll, she embarks on the journey of a lifetime to defeat the Rat King and enter the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy, accompanied by her Nutcracker Prince.
A Cuban take on the favourite festive classic, Carlos Acosta’s brand-new production features new choreography by Carlos Acosta CBE performed by more than 20 dancers from his Cuban company, Acosta Danza.
Don’t miss Wimbledon’s GIGANTIC panto spectacular! Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Join us for an evening of seasonal cheer, filled with the favourite songs from BYMT shows this year, as voted by our performers and musicians. The incredible participants from 2024 have been invited back to perform a segment from their show or camp as we see in the end of a phenomenal 20th Anniversary year. This is the perfect way to showcase BYMT’s work and celebrate the amazing people who made the Easter and Summer seasons so special.
Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda’s impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. How far will she go to succeed...and will it be worth selling her soul to get what she’s always wanted?
Join us this Christmas on a dazzling adventure at Harlow Playhouse for our 2024 Pantomime, “Dick Whittington,” starring Harlow favourites Jimmy Burton-Iles and Ben Parsley.
Join Dick on his journey through panto land as he seeks fame and fortune! Facing the wicked King Rat and his rat horde threatening global chaos, Dick and friends must do all they can to save the day!
Born in Leipzig, Germany, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when he was rounded up and sent to a concentration camp.
Overwhelmingly grateful to make it through seven years of horrors, he made a promise to smile every day in thanks for the precious gift of life. At 100 years old, he considers himself the Happiest Man on Earth.
