Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest singer-songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, Woman of Mine, McDonald’s Girl, “Well, Well,” Said the Rocking Chair and more. Friedman performs songs from throughout his four decade career, including familiar hits and fan favourites. Invite family and friends for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.

Chicago - The Lion King - Les Miserables - Calamity Jane - Miss Saigon - Jekyll and Hyde and more. Love musicals? Get your seats booked quickly! The NMT is a joyful and diverse group of performers of all ages, whose uniting quality is their love of musical theatre. With their director and accompanist, Jo Roach, they bring new performances to the public twice a year. By coming along for a FANTASTIC evening of entertainment you will also be supporting two local charities which are close to their hearts - Forest Pulse and Inclusion Drama. Be prepared for an uplifting, exciting evening!

Fiddlebops music is danceable and exciting, has plenty of go-for-it improvised solos and like the first Gypsy jazz bands, FiddleBop's repertoire is highly eclectic. Expect gypsy-flavoured jazz drawn from all of the genre's century-long history: get-up-and-dance jazz from the 1920s, 1930s chilli-hot swing, and cool post-bop. Plus jazz-infused classic pop, folk-jazz, and the bands own creations. All with a dash of fun and good humour. And sometimes a bit more! An amazing set of wonderful music that delighted everyone - Brecon Jazz Club FiddleBop transformed gypsy jazz stylings into a welcome hamper of swing - Buzz Magazine

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughters rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Mozarts fantastical opera glitters in David McVicars enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.

Hotbuckle are back at The Market Theatre with a new adaptation of Thomas Hardy's The Return of the Native. Set against the haunting backdrop of Egdon Heath, the novel tells the story of Eustacia Vye, a young woman whose passionate longing for escape and fulfilment leads to a profound exploration of human desires and the indomitable forces that shape destiny. With live music, high energy, multi role playing, humour and inventiveness, yet another English classic novel is brought wonderfully to lifeHotbuckle style!

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccinis Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Mets evocative production is directed by Tony Award winner Deborah Warner. Offers a beautifully detailed reading of Tchaikovskys lyrical romance - The Telegraph

How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company return for the umpteenth time to The Market Theatre with a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree? Find out in this delightfully inventive show that will have you yelping with excitement and howling with laugher. Features live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!

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.

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Millers classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge). One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions? Filmed live from the West End, Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon), and Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake) also feature in this disturbingly prescient play.

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.

Following his stunning visit in 2024 we had to ask guitarist Justin Daish to return with his Hank Marvin extravaganza!Justins visual similarity to Hank Marvin isn't the only likeness in this show; his superb guitar sound has gained him worldwide recognition with Shadows fans and seen him playing alongside members of The Shadows themselves, including Bruce Welch, Jet Harris, and Brian Liquorice Locking,Featuring The Shadows greatest hits, including Apache, Wonderful Land, Foot Tapper, Cavatina, and Riders in the Sky, music from across Marvins record-breaking career plus some relaxed humour and polished vocals this remarkable night truly captures the magic of the great mans live shows.Staged with a sparkling production, Shadowing Hank has a claim to the title Biggest Small Show in the World. Come and see why, and join us in this celebration of one of the UKs greatest-ever guitarists. A born entertainer! The Royal Variety CharityA remarkably proficient guitarist he not only sounds like Hank Marvin, but could almost be him onstage Guitar & Bass Magazine