Be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

A fresh biography of Michelangelo, who is considered one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance. This film explores his relationship with his contemporaries and his immense artistic practice that included painting, sculpture and architecture. The documentary coincides with a glorious new exhibition at the National Gallery of London.

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But whenCavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia,Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpias twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain:sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hra conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears unmissable, gripping new production of Puccinis thriller.

"irom fashion maximalist avant-garde soundscapes from antique acoustic instruments like the balafon and hurdy gurdy. Their artfully rootless roots music makes an impassioned statement both aesthetically and, more opaquely, politically too. -- Uncut The Slovenian avant-folk trio irom are back with a sonically and thematically expansive 5th album; a thrilling follow-up to their widely praised 2022 release The Liquified Throne of Simplicity. Navigating almost two dozen instruments (some of which they've handcrafted), and hypnotic compositions that often exceed ten minutes in length, Ana Kravanja, Iztok Koren and Samo Kutin court patient, deep-dive listeners via intricately woven atmospheres, rhythms and sonics. In the Wind of Night, Hard-Fallen Incantations Whisper is arguably the sharpest evocation yet of the group's highly collective music process, enveloping rustic melodic folklore, outernational textures, non-linear song structures and dissonance, and a buzzing ambiance that can at times feel like an ecstatic ritual. Few experimental ensembles from the last decade have created an ouevre as singular and unmistakable as that of this far-sighted trio from the disparate landscapes of Slovenia. irom truly sound like no one else. Ana Kravanja: violin, viola, ribab, qeychak, balafon, frame drum, chimes, various objects, percussion, fipple flute, voice Iztok Koren: banjo, three-string banjo, gembri, morin khuur, balafon, percussion Samo Kutin: hurdy gurdy, bass harp, harmonium, lyres, frame drum, tampura bra, bra, lute, chimes, balafon, acoustic resonator, various objects, voice

A mesmerising one-creature spectacle that defies the ordinary. 'Hilarious, wholesome, powerful' 'A mic drop on women's experiences in a patriarchal world, a call to action' 'We laughed,we cried, I was covered in goosebumps the entire show. Such a raw, beautiful, poetic masterpiece.' Prepare to be enchanted by a kaleidoscopic fusion of circus, spoken word, and storytelling. This show explores lightness & depth amid curiosity, creativity & cat-calling, blending circus skills with powerful spoken word to tell a story of rage, resilience, & transformation. Visually stunning, Gobbess seamlessly transitions from commanding on-stage performance to poetic storytelling while performing aerial hoop. Its a captivating experience that promises to leave you spellbound and uplifted. Gobbess is a hilarious and heart-warming kaleidoscopic one-creature spoken word show. Its a story about creativity and identity, of queerness & self-expression & one persons rage and resilience, amongst existential curiosity, mental chaos and cat-calling. Ages 12+

Springy deftness Cool precision Serious chops Andy Cowan, Mojo Playfulness and invention throughout Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3 Fresh off the success of their debut, Outside the Lighta powerful new set of original jazz. Inspired by the wild beauty of Mid Wales, their sound is sharp, lyrical, and rhythmically bold. With deep musical connection and refined touch, the quartet invites you into a world where emotion and improvisation flow as one. Following the critical acclaim of their debut album Source of the Severn, the Will Barnes Quartet returns with Outside the Lighta bold and expressive new chapter in their artistic journey. This second album deepens the groups exploration of the interplay between jazz improvisation and the evocative landscapes of Mid Wales and the Welsh Marches. Through a collection of original compositions, the album weaves lyrical beauty with intricate rhythmic interplay.

The Royal Ballet performs Frederick Ashton's delightful 1959 version of this chipper two-act comic ballet, whose title translates as The Wayward Daughter.

Peter Wright’s nigh-on definitive production for The Royal Ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of The Nutcracker. With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet has become the perfect Christmas entertainment, with Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, sugar-spun music the most recognizable of all ballet scores. Loosely based on the story by ETA Hoffmann, the ballet opens with the lively Christmas party that is hosted by the Stahlbaum family, its Victorian setting captured in opulent detail by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs. Wright’s choreography ingeniously incorporates surviving fragments of the ballet’s original material, including the sublime pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. But in emphasizing the relationship between Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, the production also gains a touching subtext of first love.

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

LIVE IMPROV COMEDY High-octane improvised comedy nonsense, based on your suggestions from this award winning group . Expect the unexpected as quick-witted players conjure up hilarious spontaneous songs, sketches and scenes ! Box of Frogs is Birminghams premier improvised comedy group, making up sketches, scenes and songs based entirely on suggestions from the audience! After a whole summer run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival they are back in the Midlands ! A Box of Stars here Derek Awards Hilariously funny Moreish TV

An uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go. "A colourful, amazing production" The Guardian Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work together in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables. As they plant memories, they share secrets and develop a bond that nothing can break. Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland? "Storytelling, and its extraordinary power, is at the centre of the piece" Sardines Join our intrepid characters in this humorous and heartfelt intergenerational adventure, as they step into the unexpected. With evocative live music,Grandad Anansiis an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go. Written by award-winning childrens author Elayne Ogbeta,Grandad Anansiis a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production: an exciting collaboration by the UKs leading small-scale young peoples venue and touring company and Manchesters award-winning venue for children and families. "Half Moon are creating important, beautiful and powerful work for young people" Children's Theatre Reviews