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London Coliseum

The London Coliseum was designed to be London's most majestic music hall, and in a way it still is; Frank Matcham's splendid 1904 building is the largest theatre in London, with a capacity of 2,359 seats, and has been owned by the English Opera Company since 1974. The theatre was thoroughly refurbished between 2000 and 2004, restoring the original design. Besides ENO productions, the Coliseum has also hosted the Royal Variety Performance and is the home of the English National Ballet when not on tour. The nearest Tube stations are Charing Cross (Northern); Leicester Square (Northern / Piccadilly); Covent Garden (Northern / Piccadilly) and Embankment (Bakerloo / Circle / District / Northern). The nearest surface rail stations are Charing Cross and Waterloo. There are nearby bus stops served by the following routes: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159 and 176.

What's On @ London Coliseum

Kinky Boots The Musical

Kinky Boots The Musical

31 Mar 2026 - 11 Jul 2026

The multi-award-winning musical _Kinky Boots_ is strutting its way to London in a joyous, brand-new production starring _Strictly Come Dancing_'s JOHANNES RADEBE. The acclaimed West End and Broadway sensation runs at the spectacular London Coliseum from March 2026 for a strictly limited season only. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and based on an uplifting true story and much-loved movie, _Kinky Boots_ features Tony and Grammy Award-winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by the award-winning Nikolai Foster (_Grease_ and _The Wizard of Oz_). When Charlie Price inherits his family's failing shoe factory, saving the company - and his love life - feels like an impossibly tall order. Until, that is, he meets Lola, the sparkling, larger-than-life drag queen with the unlikeliest of answers. Can they work together to reboot the business and save the day? Perhaps they just need to help each other - and everyone around them - to stand a little taller…
Nutcracker

Nutcracker

17 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027

Over 100 dancers and musicians from English National Ballet bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovskys popular score played live. On a sparkling Christmas Eve in a frost-dusted Edwardian London, Clara receives an enchanted Nutcracker as a present. Together, they discover a magical world where she battles with the Mouse King and meets a handsome stranger. As the air grows colder, Clara and her valiant Nutcracker take a hot air balloon ride across London to the glistening Land of Snow where a puppet theatre comes to life with dancers from around the world. From the sound of the orchestra tuning up, to the final bows and cheers, a trip to English National Ballets Nutcracker is an unforgettable Christmas treat. Wayne Eagling's delightful production returns to the splendour of the London Coliseum following sold out performances to over 70,000 people in 2022. Don't miss your chance to experience its charms this festive season.
Royal Ballet Live: Romeo and Juliet

Royal Ballet Live: Romeo and Juliet

14 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2027

"Irresistible attraction, all-consuming passion, tragic consequences: Shakespeares heartbreaking tale is reimagined in a ballet that is as vital, as alive and as stirring as can be (The Telegraph ★★★★★). Renaissance Italy, city of Verona. Tensions run high between the Montagues and the Capulets as the families stand on the brink of violence. Against the backdrop of simmering hatred, fate intervenes: love blooms across the divide. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. Can young love survive in a world ruled by conflict? Rudolf Nureyev created this production for Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee in 1977. Now in its 50th anniversary, this stunning ballet still has the power to grab you with its electrifying drama. From love at first sight to the final devasting embrace, the iconic story comes alive on stage. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofievs dramatic score live the power of their sound amplifying every moment."
Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour
Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own timeless hits. Tony Hadley returns to Glasgow this November - performing classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits mixed together with some Christmas favourites. Following the huge success of last year’s sold-out run, The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 will see Tony return to stages across the country delivering unforgettable performances of timeless jazz standards, swing favourites and 80s anthems in his unmistakable powerhouse voice, joined by the Fabulous TH Band and full brass section. Audiences can expect classics from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Elvis Presley, alongside his big band versions of True, Gold, and Through The Barricades. With The Christmas Big Band Tour, Tony brings the perfect night of classic swing and festive cheer, with a chance to soak up the glamour and enjoy a truly special evening out before Christmas. Former Spandau Ballet frontman and successful solo artist. Born in Islington, Tony Hadley was greatly inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra. When he was 17 years old, Hadley not only saw Ol’ Blue Eyes perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall, but also managed to get backstage and shake his hand. Not long after, Hadley co-founded and became the lead vocalist of Spandau Ballet. The members of the New Romantic band had all gone to school together. Spandau Ballet rose to prominence throughout the ’80s, having released eight top 10 UK albums and numerous top 10 singles including To Cut A Long Story Short, True, Gold, Only When You Leave and Through The Barricade.
Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman

Total Eclipse: Symphonic Steinman

3 May 2026 - 3 May 2026

Total Eclipse is a one-night gala event featuring the work of Jim Steinman. Steinman wrote songs built for scale: dramatic, relentless, and unapologetically theatrical. This new orchestral concert brings his greatest hits catalogue to the London Coliseum in a full symphonic and rock hybrid, with the ENO Orchestra on the iconic Coliseum stage, fused with a live rock band for one night only. Across the night, the set features Steinman’s most celebrated work, including Bat Out of Hell, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero, I Would Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That), and It’s All Coming Back to Me Now and many more. Orchestral power meets amplified rock, with guest vocalists drawn from Steinman’s stage world, including several artists connected to Bat Out of Hell. The concert is produced by Tony Award nominee Tyce Green, who recorded with Steinman and remains closely associated with his work. It is executive produced by Darren Bell and Sam Quested, the team behind the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert productions of Love Never Dies and Something Rotten!, the filmed concert production of Bonnie and Clyde, and, more recently, Patti LuPone at the London Coliseum. Featuring all-new orchestrations, the show is musical directed & conducted by Jack Bennett, and directed by Chris Clegg.

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