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From Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 May, the iconic Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, aka the Trocks, are back in their London home from home, Sadler’s Wells’ Theatre, at the start of a 14-venue UK tour presented by Dance Consortium. Fresh from celebrating their 50th anniversary, the Trocks continue to delight and thrill audiences around the world with their parodies of classical ballet.
Event of the Week
The world-famous London Palladium stage will be illuminated by hundreds of flickering candles on Sunday 31 May as it hosts a breathtaking, one-night-only Gala Performance of The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight. This extraordinary concert promises an unforgettable evening of timeless music, legendary songs, and spellbinding live performance, all in one of the iconic theatres of the world.
Music of the Week
The beloved musical Avenue Q has returned to London’s West End, delighting fans with a strictly limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre from until 29 August. Produced by Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions, this revival brings the original Broadway puppets to the London stage in a fresh and dynamic new production.
Theatre of the Week
© Cecil Beaton. Victoria and Albert Museum.
In 2026, to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace will host the most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever staged. Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style features around 200 items, including half displayed for the first time, tracing the monarch’s sartorial journey across ten decades—from childhood to queen, and from private dressing to global diplomacy.