Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhn McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synges riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flahertys life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that hes killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitrona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

A storytelling & music show, told in an informal style: a communal experience in the best fireside storytelling tradition, where the audience dance, sing and stamp their feet. The music is guitar-based, featuring the work of Robert Johnson, Fats Waller, and Trad songs, with a stomp box and additional choral vocals on a loop pedal. Somewhere in Mississippi, 1938 a lost man stands at a fork in the road with a guitar in hand. The road hes on leads back to a life that has fallen apart. The other leads to glory. This is the story of an all-consuming dream, the cost of a human soul, and a deal with the Devil. Robert Johnson and The Devil is a myth inspired by the original bluesman, with live delta blues and spirituals. An icon for Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin, and the first member of the infamous 27 Club, Robert Johnsons disappearance remains shrouded in mystery to this day.

Over ten years and evolving incarnations Roving Crows have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. The band play with genuine passion, energy and soul. Vital and vibrant, a must see live act who showcase a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass.

Set during the dark and dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom is the story of a young boy named Willie Beech, who is evacuated from London to the idyllic English countryside. He finds a home and builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly reclusive widower, Tom Oakley. Initially a sad and deprived child, Willie begins to flourish under Toms care, and they form a powerful bond. Willies new life is shattered however, when he is devastatingly summoned back to London by his abusive mother. This prompts Tom to embark on a journey to find him and reveals a terrible secret.

On That Note is a north London a cappella choir that performs highbrow, lowbrow and eyebrow-raisingly good versions of classical, jazz and popular tunes at festivals and fiestas around the London area. Guided by the young award-winning film composer and arranger Gabriel Chernick, their diverse repertoire spans the music of seven centuries and is complemented by their own original arrangements.Some of its twelve singers are from formal musical backgrounds, having studied at institutions such as Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Cambridge and the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. And all are united in their deep love of communal singing, gaining them a loyal audience who regularly comment that They just look like theyre having so much fun!. This year theyve performed their second hugely successful concert for the musically discerning Redbridge Music Society, and more recently had the privilege of performing as part of the Brandenburg Choral Festival of London in Covent Garden.

With explosive live shows that transport audiences back to the heyday of mod revival, A Band Called Malice delivers a setlist encompassing songs from all six studio albums released by The Jam during their 1977-1982 heyday . Their performances typically include Iconic hits: Town Called Malice, Start, Going Underground, The Eton Rifles and That's Entertainment; together with fan favourites: Down in the Tubestation at Midnight," "Art School," "The Modern World and David Watts. The bands attention to detail extends to their equipment and instrumentation, their stage presence, and theirwardrobe, effectively transporting audiences back to the heyday of The Jam's popularity ensuring a sonically and visually authentic experience. Their electrifying performances have earned them critical acclaim, including finalist status in the National Tribute Awards and the prestigious O2 Academy network tour for 20242026an honour no other Jam tribute has achieved.

After a decade of no exercise (besides child-rearing and reaching for cake) 41 year old poet P Burton-Morgan finds themselves newly single and hungry to return to pre-childbirth levels of fitness. Cue Rocky montage, but with a middle-aged red-faced mum reciting sonnets on the South West Coast path. So far so solitary until they join their local running club and find themselves drawn into a world of flirting, friendship, fierce competition and the unexpected discovery that they're ferociously fast. With their trademark mix of witty wordplay and open-hearted tenderness this solo show is a silly, sexy, sweaty romp - don't forget to stretch first. Better known for their work as a writer & director (Sherlock Holmes and the PoisonWood (Watermill), The Little Prince (Taunton Brewhouse) and In the Willows (Exeter Northcott & 16 week UK tour) Ledbury Poetry-Slam-winning poet P Burton-Morgan returns with a new solo poetry show after the success of their barn-storming 2025 production Explaining Being Pan to Nan (Oxford Playhouse & UK Tour). Previous reviews: Saucy, hilarious and unexpectedly tender - Luke Wright Nothing short of absolute brilliance - Reviews Hub Brilliantly original and delightfully funny - irresistible - Daily Mail Age Guidance 14+

The Paris Guitar Project draws its inspiration from the legendary gypsy jazz pioneer Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club de France. Expect an evening rich in romance and passion, blending classic jazz standards with modern favourites, all delivered in an authentic Parisian style. Having performed extensively across Europe and the United States, Stuart Carter-Smith has established himself as one of the UKs most respected acoustic jazz guitarists. His career includes performances for high-profile audiences such as Sir Elton John, the Beckhams, and the Royal Family. The project also features Finlay Munroe (Stuarts stepson) on guitar, Ben Lewis on violin, and to complete the lineup, Mark Seddon on double bass.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hamptons celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

After young James Trotter is sent to live with his horrible aunties, Spiker and Sponge, his life takes a turn for the worst. One day, following an enigmatic meeting with a mysterious old man, James's life is transformed once again, this time for good. Soon a dreary old peach tree in the Aunt's garden magically produces an abnormally large... even GIANT PEACH. This fantastic fruit opens the door to new and crazy adventures for James and his new-found insect friends.

Welcome to Shakers, the oh-so trendy cocktail bar where everyone wants to be seen: from the check-out girls to the chinless wonders, from the yuppies to the local lads tittering at the thought of a Long Slow Comfortable Screw. We are given a wickedly funny glimpse of this world by four long-suffering waitresses, giving a fascinating view of the reality that lurks behind the plastic palms and Pina Coladas in this revised version of the popular play. Join Adele, Carol, Mel and Nicky as they reveal what life is like for them and their customers in the world of the ultimate 1980s cocktail bar. Its funny, its frantic and its a little bit dark.

Traditional Celtic music at its best - with fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking. Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in recent years the Tannahill Weavers have been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who has worked on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and fiddle player extraordinaire Alistair McCulloch, who teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland when not on tour. Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures - Glasgow Celtic Connections The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll - Winnipeg Free Press An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new - New York Times

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them! Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bards comedy of fools, duels and dual identities. Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation. If Shakespeare chose a modern company to perform his work then it would undoubtedly be The Pantaloons - northwestend.com

Celebrating The Travelling Wilburys - Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne This top tribute show is more than just a tribute! They are the ‘complete package’, a great combination of brilliant musicianship, tongue in cheek humour and rave reviews throughout the UK, the band play their songs in their familiar country-rock style whilst stealing a few choice numbers from those famous five icons, Messrs Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty and Lynne! The set list includes Wilbury songs such as: End Of The Line, Handle With Care, The Devil’s Been Busy, Last Night, Tweeter And The Monkey Man, She’s My Baby, Heading For The Light. And choice cuts such as: Pretty Woman, You’ve Got It (Roy Orbison), Mr Blue Sky, Evil Woman (Jeff Lynne’s ELO), I Won’t Back Down, Running Down A Dream (Tom Petty), Mr Tambourine Man, Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan), Here Come’s The Sun (George Harrison) and many more. All great songs in the Country/Rock genres and plenty of humour throughout!

It's a knockout night in Ledbury as poets take the page onto the stage to compete for points that lead to prizes! In this ever-popular contest, brave bards air their own poems in a bid to reach the hearts and hearing parts of the public. Judges rate the quality of writing, performance and warmth of the applaudience, as they crown the Ledbury Poetry Slam Champion 2026. Come and lend your support for those aiming to stanza and deliver! Elvis McGonagall and Sara-Jane Arbury compre and contrast in an evening of good verse-vibrations. To enter as a competitor, please email:[email protected] PLEASE NOTE: This event may contain adult language and subject matter.

Whether it's via tattoos, trees or the totemic quality of cats, Karen McCarthy Woolf pulls us into the processes of gentrification and class division with an immediacy that makes them impossible to ignore.A moving, critical and highly intuitive epic weaving together poetry, documentary and lyric essay, Unsafe is an interrogation of what it means to be a citizen and testimony to the remaining spaces we can call free. This rare event will feature readings from Un/Safe, as well as a screening of a new short film by Venezuelan animation collective MECHA, produced in collaboration with The Poetry Society, and a discussion with Judith Palmer. Kindly sponsored by John Burns

Tishani Doshi and Anthony Joseph read from their striking new collections. Egrets, While War (Bloodaxe Books) is Tishani Doshis fifth collection, offering a lyrical meditation on survival, war, ancestral memory, and environmental loss. Haunting the Black Air (Bloomsbury) by Anthony Joseph is a musically charged collection moving across cities and cultures, and across human emotion. Together, they trace how poetry moves between grief and joy, memory and resistance, and across landscapes both intimate and global. Kindly sponsored by BRM Anthony Joseph photo credit Spencer McPherson

Acclaimed photographer Emily Andersons film portrait Somewhere Else Entirely offers an intimate exploration into life and work of American-born poet Ruth Fainlight. Capturing glimpses of Ruth at her home in London, on her walks, and visiting Brighton, this is a rare insight into the distinguished poets extraordinary life and career. Followed by a reading from Ruth, and a Q&A with Emily. Kindly sponsored by Viv Arscott

Ever found yourself hovering over the sink, eating pasta straight out of the saucepan, utterly convinced that everyone else is out there living sleek, well-oiled lives while you well, hover over the sink eating pasta straight out of the saucepan? Georgie has. In fact, shes probably doing it right now. Georgies work captures the exquisite messiness of modern existence, and makes the chaos feel strangely comforting. In her latest hour, she blends spoken word, stand-up, and storytelling as she shares poems from her debut collection, And The World Spins Anyway. Kindly sponsored by John Goodwin [https://www.johngoodwin.co.uk/] photo credit Danny Mash

Diversion is Ledbury Poetrys bi-monthly spoken word and open mic night, hosted by the inimitable EmmaClowsley, with a focus on spoken word and up-and-coming poets alongside established poets. In this special Festival edition, BradleyTaylorandAflo the Poet bring you a vibrant, impactful evening of spoken word. Expect humanity, humour, resistance, and radical honesty. Sign up for Open Mic on the door. PLEASE NOTE: This event may contain adult language and subject matter.

All Youth Ballet Companys presents an exciting double bill of classical elegance and bold storytelling. Danced by our wonderful youth dancers aged 9-17. The show opens with a beautifully reimagined, shortened version of Sleeping Beauty, bringing the magic of this beloved fairytale to life. Audiences will be enchanted by the timeless story of Princess Aurora, from her christening and the fateful curse to the triumph of true love. Featuring vibrant choreography, graceful dancing, and iconic music, this condensed adaptation captures all the charm of the classic ballet. The performance continues with Saxons vs Vikings, an original contemporary work that explores the clash of cultures through powerful movement and dynamic storytelling. Blending athletic choreography with expressive dance, this piece brings to life the tension, conflict, and resilience of two rival worlds. With striking visuals and a modern edge, it offers a compelling contrast to the classical first half. Together, these two works showcase the versatility, creativity, and talent of the All Youth Ballet Company, promising an inspiring and entertaining evening for audiences of all ages.

Award-winning British songwriters, composers and multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington are The Blackheart Orchestra. One of the must-see bands pioneering folktronica duo blend musical styles seamlessly sidestepping boundaries to create music huge enough to fill a cathedral. Always producing something beyond all easily marketed genres, their multi-instrumental sonic landscapes have always been too unpredictable and adventurous for the mainstream. Fusing acoustic fragility and pulsing electronica, The Blackheart Orchestra bring together stringed instrument dexterity with 80's synthesisers and clear classical influences. Often mistaken for an eight-piece band on first listen, they are found on stage continuously changing from electric and acoustic guitars, bowed guitar, piano, organ, bass and electronic percussion to vintage synthesisers, omnichord and melodica in a complex choreographed weave of musical moods and textures. One moment their sound is minimal and molecular, the next a mountain-like wall of sound with vast symphonic climaxes. Their four critically acclaimed albums and mesmerising live shows have won them obsessive worldwide fans, plaudits from musical giants and placements on TV commercials and films. Chrissy Mostyn's haunting vocals, the Mike Oldfield-like multi-instrumental playing of Rick Pilkington plus their fearless combination of conventional and unconventional all reflect their self-created universe where art meets sound and words paint pictures that take you with them on their deep musical journey into the human psyche.