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Seymour and the ensemble of Little Shop of Horrors on stage at the Westside Theatre
TheatreAug 3, 2026

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.

tickadoo Editorial TeamNew York
Little Shop of HorrorsNew York Theatre
Veronica Sawyer and the cast of Heathers The Musical on stage at New World Stages
TheatreAug 3, 2026

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.

tickadoo Editorial TeamNew York
Heathers The MusicalNew York Theatre
The company of The Book of Mormon on stage at the Prince of Wales Theatre
TheatreAug 3, 2026

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.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
The Book of MormonLondon Theatre
The company of Now You See Me Live on stage under pyrotechnics at the London Coliseum
TheatreAug 3, 2026

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.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
Now You See Me LiveLondon Coliseum
Families visiting the animals at London Zoo in Regent's Park during the summer holidays
FamilyAug 3, 2026

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.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
LondonFamily
The London Cable Car crossing the Thames on a clear summer day
FreeAug 3, 2026

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.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
LondonFree things to do
The original West End cast of The Comedy About Spies in a chaotic ensemble scene
TheatreJul 31, 2026

West End Openings and Closings: What's New and What's Leaving in August 2026

Everything opening and closing in the West End in August 2026, from starry new arrivals to last-chance runs. Your guide to London theatre this month.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
West EndLondon Theatre
Troy Bolton and the East High basketball team pose with basketballs in a High School Musical rehearsal
TheatreJul 31, 2026

High School Musical: Story, Songs, Characters and Films Explained

The story, the songs, every character and the films in order, plus where to see High School Musical live on stage. Your complete guide to the Disney classic.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
High School MusicalDisney
The company leaps with basketballs during a rehearsal for Disney's High School Musical
TheatreJul 31, 2026

Disney's High School Musical Comes to London: Cast, Dates and How to Book

Disney's High School Musical arrives at London's Troubadour Wembley Park this autumn: the full cast (Harry Judd, KayCee Stroh), dates and how to book.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
High School MusicalDisney
Gatsby and Daisy stand together on a balcony in The Great Gatsby on Broadway
BroadwayJul 30, 2026

The Great Gatsby on Broadway: Where to Sit at the Broadway Theatre

Where to sit for The Great Gatsby at the Broadway Theatre: the best seats, best value, running time and whether the lavish Jazz Age musical is worth it.

tickadoo Editorial TeamNew York
The Great GatsbyBroadway
Claire the HelperBot in her room in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway
BroadwayJul 30, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway: Where to Sit at the Belasco Theatre

Where to sit for Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre: best seats, best value, running time and whether the Tony-winning Best Musical is worth it.

tickadoo Editorial TeamNew York
Maybe Happy EndingBroadway
Céline Dion in a gold gown sings with the cast of Titanique on Broadway
BroadwayJul 30, 2026

Titanique on Broadway: Where to Sit at the St. James Theatre

Where to sit for Titanique at the St. James Theatre: the best seats, best value, how long it runs and whether the Céline Dion Titanic parody is worth it.

tickadoo Editorial TeamNew York
TitaniqueBroadway
The Palm House at Kew Gardens with vibrant summer flowerbeds in front
AttractionsJul 30, 2026

Kew Gardens: What to See, When to Go and How to Visit

Plan a day at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: the Victorian glasshouses, when to go, whether you can picnic, how to get there, and how to book.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
Kew GardensLondon Attractions
The formal gardens and Tudor brick facade of Hampton Court Palace on a summer day
AttractionsJul 30, 2026

Hampton Court Palace from London: Tudor Palace, Maze and How to Visit

Henry VIII's Tudor palace, a baroque wing, the world-famous maze and 60 acres of gardens, half an hour from London. What to see, how long to allow and how to get there.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
Hampton Court PalaceLondon Attractions
Two performers raise a toast on the balcony of the Globe stage in Much Ado About Nothing
TheatreJul 30, 2026

Summer at Shakespeare's Globe 2026: What's On and How to Book

Open-air Shakespeare on Bankside this summer: Much Ado, Love's Labour's Lost, As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe, from £6.25.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
Shakespeare's GlobeShakespeare
The giant 1:24 scale model of Hogwarts castle lit up at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
AttractionsJul 29, 2026

The Harry Potter Studio Tour from London: What to See and Which Ticket to Book

Planning the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London? What you'll see, how to get there from central London, what's on in 2026, and which ticket to book.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
Harry PotterWarner Bros Studio Tour
Dame Maureen Lipman in a rainbow cape with the cast of Allegra at the Harold Pinter Theatre
West EndJul 29, 2026

Allegra: Last Chance to See Dame Maureen Lipman's Comedy with Music

Dame Maureen Lipman's comedy with music Allegra closes 8 August 2026 at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Here's what to know and how to book before it goes.

tickadoo Editorial TeamLondon
AllegraWest End