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Lolly Adefope to Make Her West End Debut in Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre
BAFTA-nominated Lolly Adefope will make her West End debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Olivier-winning comedy Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre.
Novello Theatre London: Dress Code, Air Conditioning and What to Expect
Going to the Novello for Mamma Mia? There is no dress code. What people wear, where it is, why it stays cool and what you can bring.
His Majesty's Theatre London: Dress Code, Seats and What to Expect
Going to His Majesty's for Phantom? There is no dress code. What people actually wear, where it is, how long you will be there and where to sit.
In Pictures: Chaka Khan Joins Alexandra Burke at I'm Every Woman Press Night
Chaka Khan watched her own life story at Troubadour Wembley Park on 4 August, then joined the curtain call. The press night in pictures.
58th Street in London: Inside the Peckham Speakeasy Where Dinner Is Part of the Show
The Lost Estate's 1930s speakeasy in Peckham: six courses, a live jazz band and the true story of Belle Livingstone. What to expect and what to wear.
The Gazillion Bubble Show Closes in September: Last Chance to See It in New York
After nearly 20 years and 18 world records, the Yang family's bubble spectacular closes on 7 September 2026. What to expect and how to book before it goes.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in New York: Running Time, Audience Participation and What to Know
Chicago on Broadway: Running Time, Best Seats and Everything You Need to Know
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man at Sadler's Wells: Dates, Running Time and Where to Sit
Paranormal Activity in London: Running Time, Best Seats and Everything You Need to Know
The Lives of Others in the West End: Keira Knightley, the Adelphi and Everything You Need to Know
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, London: Everything You Need to Know
Little Shop of Horrors in New York: Running Time, Best Seats and Everything to Know
Everything you need to know about Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre: running time, best seats, who it's for and how to book in New York.
Heathers The Musical in New York: Running Time, Best Seats and Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about Heathers The Musical in New York: running time, best seats at New World Stages, age guidance and how to book.
Best Seats for The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre: A London Seating Guide
Where to sit for The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre: the best seats, best value and cheapest options in the Stalls and Dress Circle.
Now You See Me Live: Rafferty Coope Joins the London Coliseum Cast
BGT finalist Rafferty Coope completes the cast of Now You See Me Live at the London Coliseum. Cast, dates and how to book the strictly limited summer run.
Best things to do with kids in London this week: 3 to 9 August 2026
Free family drop-ins running daily, a playday in Bloomsbury, a free film in a park, a SEND family day in Woolwich and a camera obscura that closes on Sunday, plus the family shows and attractions worth booking. Our school-holiday guide for 3 to 9 August 2026, with live prices.
Best free things to do in London this week: 3 to 9 August 2026
A free film in a park on Tuesday, a playday on Wednesday, a rooftop beach opening on Friday, a free festival and a free street-food weekend on Saturday, and a camera obscura that closes on Sunday. Everything free, or close to it, in London from 3 to 9 August 2026.
West End Insider: London theatre this week, 3 to 9 August 2026
Four productions give a first performance and two give their last, three Shakespeares run in repertory on Bankside, and both of the National Theatre's largest auditoriums sit dark. Our West End Insider for 3 to 9 August 2026, with live prices verified on Monday.
Best Things to Do With Kids in New York This Week: 3 to 9 August 2026
Summer Streets hands more than 20 miles of Manhattan to bikes and scooters on Saturday, dragon boats race across a lake in Queens all weekend, and there is a free outdoor film almost every night. Here is the family week of 3 to 9 August 2026, free events first.
Best Free Things to Do in New York This Week: 3 to 9 August 2026
Summer Streets hands more than 20 miles of Manhattan back to pedestrians on Saturday, SummerStage plays four free nights in a row, Lincoln Center closes its summer festival with a free Jamaica Day, and The Winter's Tale runs free at the Delacorte six nights out of seven.
Broadway Insider: New York Theatre This Week, 3 to 9 August 2026
Three Broadway productions give their final performances this weekend and nothing opens to replace them. Here is what is playing between 3 and 9 August 2026, what is ending, what closes next, and what every show costs, with live prices verified on Monday 3 August 2026.
What's On in New York This Week: 3 to 9 August 2026
Broadway loses three productions in a single weekend, the Yankees come home for six games while the Mets vanish on the road, Summer Streets hands more than 20 miles of Manhattan back to pedestrians, and there is a free concert every evening from Thursday. Here is the week of 3 to 9 August 2026, checked date by date.