Interview
Irvine Welsh: “Musical theatre has dealt with a lot of dark issues – it can deal with this as well.”
With the arrival of Trainspotting: the Musical, creator Irvine Welsh tells us why the story of addiction is more topical than ever
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Fight nights: upcoming UK boxing matches and where to see them
The rising stars, title bouts and stadium-level grudge-matches set to take the ring across British boxing in 2026
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Everything you need to know about Trainspotting: The Musical
All the information you need as Trainspotting: The Musical prepares for its world premiere in London
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How to celebrate Shakespeare Week in London
Here’s your round-up of Shakespeare-themed activities in the capital
Things to do in London This Week: March 23 – 29
Looking for things to do in London this week? We’ve got you covered
Big Day Out
A Big Day Out at Kinky Boots the musical
Make the most out of your day seeing Kinky Boots in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre
By Numbers
Kinky Boots By Numbers: Every song in the stage musical
Here’s your breakdown of every song on the soundtrack of Kinky Boots
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Interview
The Molotovs: “Things have been shite for young people for a long time. We’re going to change it.”
Flying the flag for Britain’s disaffected youth, The Molotovs tell us about inspiring kids to start a band and blagging a spot on YUNGBLUD’s UK tour
Interviews
Interview
Kinky Boots: “This show has come at a time when people really need to understand each other”
The cast of Kinky Boots discuss the show’s return to the West End, adjusting to the London Coliseum stage, and why a story about seeing past differences is more needed now than ever
Interview
Stage Times: Tom Grennan
The singer-songwriter looks back over his most memorable live shows as he prepares to make new memories on the road this summer
Interview
Ego Ella May: “I vocally produce and engineer all my vocals”
The South London singer-songwriter talks about the versatility of live renditions, her MOBO nominations, and the importance of community care
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UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
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Reviews
Review
Review: Marie and Rosetta
Beverley Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu dazzle as the acclaimed two-hander moves to @sohoplace
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King Gong: comedy at its most brutal
Think you can last five minutes on stage at The Comedy Store? You can’t. But watching others try makes for one of London’s best nights out
Review
Deftones: Alt-metal mainstays’ London O2 Arena debut is momentous
Masters of noir-ish atmosphere prove they’re bigger, and better, than ever with elemental spectacle
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The 11 best Pussycat Dolls songs
The Pussycat Dolls are back, with Nicole, Ashley and Kimberly reuniting for a UK tour this summer. Get yourself setlist ready with the best PCD tracks
Stage Times
Embrace remember the time they broke into the Big Brother House
As Britrock anthem kings Embrace prep for this year’s 30th anniversary tour, Richard McNamara looks back at his gig history
Stuck In A Lift
All Geoff Norcott wanted to be was the kit man for Wimbledon FC
We get stuck in a lift with the controversial stand-up comedian who talks about his love for trance music – and processed cheese
Interview
Arthur Hill: “Wembley wasn’t the goal – I’ll always want more”
As he prepares to headline one of the UK’s mightiest venues, we sit down with the singer and social media star on the rise
Guide
Where to watch Scotland take on the World Cup this summer
Can’t make it to America this summer? Stay in Glasgow and still enjoy the big crowd experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the OVO Hydro
News
Ed Gamble announces UK tour dates for next year
The comedian and co-host of the Off Menu podcast will play a string of dates across the first half of 2027