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In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed, forthright, unapologetically opinionated, and known for her hilariously dry social commentary on American life. Lebowitz’s recent Netflix documentary series directed by good friend Martin Scorsese, Pretend It’s A City, was an unmitigated hit with its offering of a tantalizing snapshot of New York in full bloom, along with Lebowitz’s lively and unapologetic commentary on what it means to live there. Lebowitz will be live in conversation, sharing her invariably cutting take on anything and everything; from growing up in New Jersey and being expelled from her high school for being a bad influence on her peers, to moving to New York City in the 70s, and writing a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. She’ll offer insights on such timely issues as gender, race, gay rights, and the media, as well as on her own pet peeves – including celebrity culture, tourists, and baby strollers. These events promise to be a balm in a wildly shifting world, offering spot-on observations about contemporary living and the opportunity to...

Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2023 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the 60’s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. Starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (former members of The Tremeloes), The Fortunes, Mike d’Abo (former lead singer with Manfred Mann) The Swinging Blue Jeans and Vanity Fare. Full of timeless classics, hits include The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Mighty Quinn, Hippy Hippy Shake, Hitchin A Ride, plus many more. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.

Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore for his latest stand-up tour show. Fair Cop Unleashed is based on a dramatic real-life incident from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance. It was no laughing matter – but this show certainly is! Enjoy Alfie’s unique brand of humour hilariously woven together with his personal insights into his life on the front-line of the police force. It’d be a crime to miss it!

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage with his show in 2023. Joining the ever so fab-u-lous Anton Du Beke on his ‘Evening With’ tour as special guest singer is LANCE ELLINGTON – one of the UK’s most popular male vocalists. Lance frequently appears on BBC Strictly Come Dancing as one of the main singers and has also worked with many of the world’s top recording artists, including Sting, Michael Jackson and Tina Turner. He is also a regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s – one of the most famous Jazz clubs in the world. With his live band, guest singer and his dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Anton will be performing some of his favourite songs and dances that have inspired his career throughout his life. Expect behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly that will have you laughing out loud. Don’t miss this special opportunity to get up close to the King of the ballroom in 2023.

Once Upon A Time is a fairy tale like no other. It is the brand-new dance show starring Strictly superstars Nadiya and Kai, for the first time on stage together. Our two stars have created a stunning show that highlights their different backgrounds, showcasing their incredible ballroom journeys whilst shining a spotlight on their love affair with dance. It also celebrates their wonderful relationship on and off the dance floor, whilst following their journey from childhood dancers to ballroom and Latin champions, becoming TV stars and more. They will share their inspirations and aspirations, for their first ever UK tour. It will be a lavish production with beautiful choreography, stunning costumes and a talented cast of dancers and musicians It’s an on-stage romance that you will not want to miss!

Sonubi has only been on the comedy circuit for what feels like five minutes and he’s already garnering himself a reputation as the ‘one to watch’! Having gone from open spot to closing BBC’s Live at the Apollo in an incredibly short space of time, you will be seeing big things from this big man in the coming few years. Emmanuel Sonubi was born and raised in North London and this Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show looks at many of the elements of his life such as being raised the only boy and the youngest of six children, (that’s right – 5 OLDER sisters) We find out that looks can be very deceptive and what has led him to become the person he is today. ‘Emancipated‘ also covers his time as a doorman in some of the scariest clubs in London, his career in musical theatre and life as a parent to two young children. Through his hilarious storytelling, we look deeper into all the experiences that shaped his personality and opinions today. Emmanuel made his TV debut on Comedy Central UK and was recently on The John Bishop Show for ITV1, The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 and Comedy Central Live on Comedy Central, Sorry I Didn’t Know on ITV and heard on...

Join the rising stars of Birmingham Royal Ballet on BRB2’s inaugural tour. Some of the very best young ballet graduates from around the world get their moment in the spotlight in this programme which includes sparkling classical highlights from Frederick Ashton’s Rhapsody, created in 1981 for Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lesley Collier, Carlos Acosta’s own temperature-raising Carmen, Bournonville’s delightful La Sylphide, Petipa’s explosive Diana and Actaeon pas de deux, and Carlos’s own new interpretation of Fokine’s The Dying Swan, featuring two dancers. BRB2 is a brand-new company for dancers fresh from ballet schools around the world as they transition into permanent jobs with Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) and other companies around the world. For this inaugural tour, the first five members of the company are joined by other talented young dancers from

“Adventures, expeditions, and journeys have helped shape and mould me. They have strengthened me emotionally, physically, and mentally and armed me with the skills for life.”  Ben Fogle Ben Fogle’s new show Wild brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal;  Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained. In this brand-new show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, Wild is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life… and the discovery of helping you find your Ocean of Possibility.