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As seen on TV: the best ways to celebrate the small screen without staying home
Step inside your favourite TV show with these eleven special events bringing the small screen to life
Ever wanted to take a seat at the Round Table and try to banish a Traitor? Grab a coffee in Central Perk? Hear all the goss from Weatherfield? Investigate the mysteries of Hawkins, Indiana? We’ve rounded up all the places you’ll want to be to get a dose of TV magic. From big names on tour to theatrical adaptations of beloved shows, there’s plenty of action to be found away from your screens as well – with no risk of square eyes.
The Traitors: Live Experience
The show that helps the nation actually enjoy Januaries, The Traitors is on its way to a thrilling immersive event. Booking from July – November 2025, The Traitors: Live Experience offers you a seat at the Round Table as you and your pals try to win gold and banish The Traitor. Or The Faithful…
The Friends Experience
Sitting down in Central Perk for a coffee is a dream no longer. The Friends Experience is about as immersive as it gets, recreating every iconic set piece from Monica’s purple apartment to the infamous “PIVOT” staircase. It’s the cheapest trip to New York you’ll ever take – and the perfect opportunity to find out if those BarcaLoungers are really as comfy as they look.
National Television Awards
The National Television Awards, known as the NTAs, is one of the UK’s most prestigious awards in the entertainment biz, as the nation vote on the year’s best TV offerings. The results are unveiled during a spectacular ceremony full of live music and guest performances that’s also broadcast on ITV, but why not be there yourself at The O2 on 8 September 2026?
Diversity
Discovered long ago on Britain’s Got Talent, Diversity have since rocketed to one of the most impressive dance groups in the world. In spring 2026, Diversity bring a brand new show to the UK: Soul, exploring the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age.
Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth
Adventurer and TV presenter Simon Reeve has recorded over 100 documentary episodes about his travels around the globe. Over the last couple of years, his To The Ends Of The Earth, has, quite fittingly, taken him to all stretches of the UK in a smash hit of stories from his myriad of adventures, motivating audiences to get out of their comfort zone and embrace the great outdoors. May 2026 sees him bring a new run of shows across the country.
An Evening with the Fast Show
Fans of the celebrated (and absurd) sketch classic The Fast Show are in for a treat as Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams and Arabella Weir reunite to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic comedy. Ooh – suit you!
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Back before Mike and Eleven were investigating the Upside Down, an evil still lurked in Hawkins… Fans of the Netflix phenomenon won’t want to miss this blockbuster adaption, which delighted critics across the board and won Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is currently booking at the Phoenix Theatre until early September 2025.
Avatar – The Last Airbender – Film With Live Orchestra
Journey through all three seasons of the animated classic in this two-hour performance, featuring a full-size cinema screen, a live orchestra, and plenty of cinematic surprises. With original dialogue and sound effects preserved, Emmy Award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman’s score takes you deeper into the world of Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka and Zuko than ever before. Catch the show on tour this October.
Bluey’s Big Play
The smash hit children’s TV show is back on tour, heading all over the country from February 2026. Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are live onstage and ready to use every trick at their disposal to get Dad off his bean bag. Featuring incredible puppetry, original music and a new story, this is an experience sure to delight fans of all ages.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Gabby makes her UK stage debut in this live adventure based on the most-watched kids show on Netflix. In the new musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magic of a rainbow to grow. But when things go awry, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must set out on a mission to find all the colours of the rainbow again. The pre-school sensation will tour the country from March 2026, making a stop at London’s Eventim Apollo.
Gladiators Experience
For the first time ever, UK Gladiators fans will be able to put their skills to the test in a brand new interactive experience based on the hit show. Can you take on the Hang Tough course, or emerge victorious in a Dual? Could you scale the Wall or best the Eliminator? At Birmingham NEC from May 2026, find all the answers – along with plenty more surprises.
Michaela Strachan: Not Just A Wild Life
TV host and adventurer Michaela Strachan puts down the binoculars and takes centre stage in her new show, Not Just A Wild Life, marking 40 years in the public eye. Audiences will hear never before heard stories from Strachan, with subjects ranging from the chaos of live TV to the wonders of nature and importance of conservation. Expect nostalgia, motivation and connection as Strachan brings her tour across the country this April.
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
Eight couples from the hit TV show take to the floor this January, performing their fan favourite routines live all across the country. With judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood on hand to give critique and host Janette Manrara from It Takes Two to oversee the evening, The Strictly Live Tour will celebrate everything that audiences love about the original show. You’ll want to be in the room to see who gets to lift that Glitterball.
Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals
If that’s not enough Strictly for you, you can also catch eleven of the show’s top professional dancers on tour this year, accompanied by the incredible Strictly band and vocalists. It’s the glitziest night out imaginable, and the perfect opportunity to witness what the show’s incredible team can really do.
Talking Sopranos
Two iconic cast members from The Sopranos, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala), and Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), join forces in this hilarious live show, discussing what it was really like behind the scenes of one of the most beloved TV shows of all time. Featuring untold stories, clips from the show and a no holds barred Q&A, this the ultimate opportunity for fans of The Sopranos to get the inside scoop.
Two Doors Down
The hit comedy hits the road this September, celebrating the highs and lows of the suburbs in a brand new live show. As the Latimer Crescent residents descend on Eric and Beth’s house, speculation is rife as to what Ian’s big announcement could be. There’s more than one surprise in store for them all that evening, however, as the ensemble cast gather for a night of hilarity and heart.
