Your Complete Guide to London This Weekend: August 22-23
Discover outdoor cinema, live music festivals, theatre exhibitions and more happening across London this weekend. From Barbican to Greenwich Park.
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Greatest Showman Musical Heads to Theatre Royal Drury Lane 2027
Disney’s Greatest Showman stage adaptation arrives at Theatre Royal Drury Lane spring 2027. What West End theatregoers need to know about the hottest ticket.
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Lolly Adefope Brings Ghosts Star Power to West End Stage
BAFTA-nominated Lolly Adefope makes her West End debut in the award-winning dark comedy Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre this autumn.
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Hollywood Stars Bring Fresh Energy to West End’s Cabaret
Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland make their West End debuts in Cabaret at the Playhouse. Here’s what Londoners should know about the casting shake-up.
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Sting’s The Last Ship Returns to Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Sting’s musical The Last Ship comes to Theatre Royal Drury Lane this autumn with full cast revealed. Book your tickets for the North East shipbuilding story.
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Martin Guerre Musical Returns to Old Vic This Autumn
Matthew Warchus directs a brand-new revival of Martin Guerre at London’s Old Vic from October 2026, featuring an immersive staging and fresh orchestrations.
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Carnaby Street’s Hidden Past: From Plague to Prosperity
Discover Carnaby Street before the Swinging Sixties. Learn how this iconic Soho destination transformed from plague pits to a thriving commercial hub.
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Stoke Newington’s Master Violin Restorers Give Instruments New Life
Discover how Bridgewood & Neitzert in Stoke Newington restores violins for musicians worldwide. Learn about this hidden gem serving London’s music community.
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The Old Vic Revives Classic Comedy as Warchus Era Ends
Matthew Warchus’s final season at The Old Vic features Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious 1970s comedy about marital mishaps and workplace chaos. On stage until September.
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Classic Comedy Returns to The Old Vic This Season
Matthew Warchus’s final season brings Alan Ayckbourn’s beloved play to The Old Vic with a stellar cast. Discover what’s on in London’s West End.
