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Paddington The Musical

Based on the books by Michael Bond — By Tom Fletcher & Jessica Swale

When a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a new home, a chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens. But London isn't all cream teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks...

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Fallen Angels

By Noël Coward

Best friends Jane and Julia, now settled in happy marriages, receive an unexpected visit from a glamorous ex-boyfriend, and passions are rekindled with explosive results.

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A Christmas Carol

By Charles Dickens. Adapted by Aisha Khan

On a bitter Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge shuns festive cheer and human kindness, content in his cold, solitary world. But when the ghost of his former partner warns of a dreadful fate, Scrooge is thrust into a journey through his past, present, and future. As the spirits reveal...

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Recent Openings

Ballet Shoes

By Noel Streatfeild in a new version by Kendall Feaver

National Theatre - Olivier Theatre, London

Previews17 November 2025
Opens/Press Night25 November 2026
Closes21 February 2026
Running Time2 hours 35 minutes
First PerformedNational Theatre London, 2024
Presented ByNational Theatre

In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted sisters - Pauline, Petrova and Posy - are learning who they are and what they want to be. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of their guardian Sylvia, Nana, and some unlikely lodgers, they fight to pursue their individual passions. Can they forge a future, keep their family together, and even learn a dance or two along the way?

See cast, creatives, and 11 reviews

Pinocchio

By Charlie Josephine & Jim Fortune

Shakespeare's Globe, London

Previews29 November 2025
Opens/Press Night13 December 2025
Closes04 January 2026
Running Time2 hours 10 minutes
First PerformedWorld premiere
Presented ByShakespeare's Globe

Dreaming of a life beyond the confines of his traditional town, restless maverick Gepetto carves a wooden puppet and calls him Pinocchio. Together, they embark on a series of adventures with a host of weird and wonderful characters as they teach each other how to love and build a community of their own.

See cast, creatives, and 4 reviews

Beauty and the Beast

By Lewis Hetherington

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Previews02 December 2025
Opens/Press Night05 December 2025
Closes31 December 2025
Running Time2 hours
Presented ByCitizens Theatre

Step into an eternal winter wonderland where snow sparkles and magic lingers in the air. As the story unfolds, friendships are forged, spells are broken, and joy bursts through the shadows. It's a celebration of being bold and being gloriously yourself. Packed with live music, mischief and moments of festive magic, this memorable experience is for all ages to enjoy together.

See cast, creatives, and 7 reviews
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