Today, the Royal Court Theatre and Nimax Theatres announce an extension to the current limited run of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy for a further 4 weeks due to public demand and renewed critical acclaim. Tickets are now on sale for performances up to 1 June 2024.

The hit show welcomed six new cast members for its West End return: Tobi King Bakare, Shakeel Haakim making his professional debut, Fela Lufadeju, Albert Magashi, Mohammed Mansaray and Posi Morakin yowho starred in the iconic roles of Onyx, Pitch, Jet, Sable, Obsidian and Midnight respectively.

Directed by Ryan Calais Cameron, the brand-new ensemble garnered renewed critical acclaim for their performances, bringing their own interpretation and lived experiences to their respective roles. All six have infused a fresh dynamic and energy to this transformative theatrical experience which uniquely mixes music, movement, storytelling and verse.

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Today, acclaimed musician and activist Moby announces his first live dates in over a decade, performing his greatest hits in Europe in September.

September 19 – London, England / The O2
September 21 – Antwerp, Belgium / Sportpaleis
September 22 – Berlin, Germany / Velodrome
September 23 – Düsseldorf, Germany / Mitsubishi Electric Hall
September 24 – Paris, France / Le Zenith

Tickets will be available as follows:
Wed 20^th March – Artist presale – 10am GMT / 11am CET
Friday 22^nd March – General sale – 10am GMT / 11am CET
Mastercard cardholders in UK have special access to preferred tickets from Friday 22^nd March at 10am GMT / 11am CET. Visit www.priceless.com/music to find out more.

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The National Theatre has partnered with the NHS to give 400 NHS workers free tickets to watch a live performance of Nye – Tim Price‘s (Teh Internet is Serious Business) new play directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), charting the life of Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan and his battle to create the NHS, playing in the Olivier theatre.

To celebrate Nye as the 100^th release from National Theatre Live, the National Theatre in collaboration with Vue has also invited 1000 NHS workers nationwide to watch the live broadcast in cinemas on 23 April, extending its commitment to share impactful stories that inspire and unite people.

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USHER today announces his 10th and final show at London’s O2 Arena for March 29th, 2025.  Already sold out over an incredible 9 nights at the venue, the multi-platinum, 8-time GRAMMY award-winning global entertainment icon had already extended the European dates for his massive tour USHER: Past Present Future. 

Now he will be a resident for 10 shows at the iconic UK venue for the hottest shows of 2025, confirming his status as one of the most in demand stars on the planet.

This follows Usher’s powerhouse Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime performance, his incredibly successful two year, 100 sold out shows, My Way: The Las Vegas Residency run, and the now legendary 8 night residency at Paris’ La Seine Musicale.  Aside from that 2023 Paris run, these will be his first European shows since the 2015 ‘UR Tour’.

USHER says, “Y’all not playing games!! I’ve added a 10th and final show in london due to incredible demand – can’t wait to bring Usher: Past Present Future to The O2 on 29th March.

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The shapeshifting, multi-talented superstar, Janelle Monáe announces an intimate show at O2 Academy Brixton, on Saturday 29^th June. Tickets go on general sale Thursday 21 March at 10am via Metropolismusic.com

A multi-hyphenate, 10x Grammy®-nominated artist, New York Times’ best-selling author, actor, and fashion icon, Janelle Monáe is known worldwide for her inimitable style and visionary sound, which celebrates the spectrum of identity.

With multiple celebrated albums, The Archandroid (2010), The Electric Lady (2013), Dirty Computer (2018), and The Age of Pleasure (2023), numerous critically acclaimed theatrical and television performances, and her unwavering activism for social justice and the LGBTQIA+ community, Monáe continues to be one of the most compelling and important artists of this generation.

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Making its Broadway Debut in 1950 to critical acclaim, winning a Tony Award in the process, as well as being adapted for the screen, much loved musical Guys and Dolls returns to the Bridge Theatre stage, after a much deserved scoop of awards at this year’s WhatsOnStage Awards. Reimagining Frank Loesser’s classic, Bridge Theatre Artistic Director Nicholas Hytner and choreographers Dame Arlene Philips and James Cousins remind us as to this current revival has taken London by storm.

You could easily be deceived into thinking that you’d stepped back in time to the 50s and were out on the humming streets of New York – Bunny Christie’s bright, attention to detailed set design armoured with attention grabbing neon signs, quaint mini market stands and unrelenting traffic lights and road signs. A tale of hustle, and what it means to go beyond the chaos of the day to day to find what truly matters – connection – Guys and Dolls flitters between the chatter, competition and erratic nature of the gambling world and the grounding reality of love.

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SOMERSET HOUSE SUMMER SERIES 2024 WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS

11 JULY- PIP MILLETT
12 JULY- SPECIAL GUEST
13 JULY- DBN GOGO
14 JULY- CORINNE BAILEY RAE PRESENTS BLACK RAINBOWS
15 JULY- SMINO
16 JULY- THE AMAZONS
17 JULY- HANIA RANI
18 JULY- THE BIG MOON
19 JULY- CORY HENRY
20 JULY- HAK BAKER
21 JULY- PATTI SMITH QUARTET

Somerset House Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns with a new edition of electrifying shows in the spectacular central London courtyard. One of summer’s essential live music festivals, since its inception in 2003, Somerset House Summer Series with American Express has become a hallmark event for music lovers, serving as a launchpad for emerging acts and spotlighting some of the most influential industry leaders today.  Global artists across a diverse array of genres come to play in the revered live music space with an intimate yet vibrant festival atmosphere in the heart of London.

This year’s programme celebrates another trailblazing line-up, with empathic and disarming R&B rising star Pip Millett opening the series on Thursday, 11th July. Returning to Summer Series after an incredible show in 2022 supporting Ghetts, Millett’s easy-going magnetism makes every gig an intimate experience; her superpower is lyrics that perfectly describe shared highs and heartbreak lows that sound like a late-night conversation with a close friend. Her debut album When Everything is Better, I’ll Let You Know has been a pick for BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, 6Music, i-D, Mixmag and CRACK. There’s no better way to start Summer Series than a headline set from this compelling artist.

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The London Book Fair had its third and final day today, bringing the largest spring book trade and publishing event in the world to a close, with over 1,000 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees over the three days.

From publishers to authors, literary agents to booksellers, translators and VIPs, the last three days have seen representatives from the global book industry do business, share expertise, network and attend sessions covering key issues across the industry.

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The second day of The London Book Fair brought thousands of returning and new visitors for an exciting, packed programme of VIPs sharing insight from their careers as well as innovative cultural conversations about AI, audiobooks, representation in the book industry and much more.

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Birmingham Hippodrome is encouraging the public to help raise £20,000 to support its work with young people who face barriers to arts engagement and help develop their creative talent. The campaign will run for one week from midday on Tuesday 19 March to midday Tuesday 26 March.

The campaign is part of the Big Give Arts for Impact initiative through which any donations made will be doubled. Birmingham Hippodrome’s involvement in this campaign will help drive forward the Hippodrome’s ambition to become the most accessible venue of its scale in the UK.

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