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Over 45 of London’s biggest theatre shows are welcoming in 2024 with Official London Theatre’s New Year Sale. Tickets are available at £10, £20, £30, £40 and £50 for performances from 1 January to 29 February, with no booking or postage fees. Hundreds of thousands of tickets are available at officiallondontheatre.com/new/year/sale

Event of the Week

It is 10 years since the sci-fi epic, Interstellar, burst on the world, taking hold of minds and capturing hearts across the globe with its powerful, haunting music. Londoners, including those lucky enough to be visiting the capital, will have the opportunity to celebrate this anniversary in person at St John’s Smith Square on 20 January at 19.00 in an original event devised by Interstellar organist Roger Sayer.

Music of the Week

The Winter edition of The Decorative Fair takes place at Battersea Park from 23 to 28 January. The event is a beacon of brightness in mid-winter, attracting international designers and collectors, who come to browse for inspiration and shop a comprehensive collection of decorative and formal antiques, plus 20th century design, furniture, lighting and mirrors. There are also eye-catching one-off accessories, luxurious traditional textiles and a wide variety of art from all periods.

Exhibition of the Week

Alegría – In A New Light from Cirque du Soleil is to perform the European debut of its revived production at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. The limited series of performances will run from Thursday 11 January to Sunday 3 March.

Theatre of the Week