London Christmas Romance: Can It Survive January?
A festive fling with a panto prince in London has this writer questioning if love built on Christmas magic can endure the January blues. Discover the reality behind the fairy lights.
A festive fling with a panto prince in London has this writer questioning if love built on Christmas magic can endure the January blues. Discover the reality behind the fairy lights.
The festive season may be over, but several major London pantomimes are still running until Sunday, January 11. Discover where to catch Catherine Tate's 'Sleeping Beauty' and adults-only shows.
A playwright reveals how Vikki Stone's 2021 Lyric Hammersmith panto, Aladdin, shifted her work's trajectory post-lockdown, celebrating silliness and African theatrical synthesis. Discover the show's lasting impact.
The star-studded London Palladium pantomime starring Catherine Tate and Nigel Havers faces backlash for 'crude' content, prompting a parental advisory notice. Read the mixed reviews.
Prince William and his son Prince George volunteer at The Passage homeless charity in London, continuing a royal tradition started by Princess Diana. See the festive visit.
Prince William and Prince George made a surprise visit to The Passage in London, helping prepare its annual Christmas lunch and continuing a family tradition of supporting the homeless.
As pantomime season hits full swing, UK actors reveal the explosive, painful and hilarious reality behind the magic – from pyrotechnic accidents to mid-air breakdowns.
A thoughtful Windrush-themed take on Dick Whittington at Catford's Broadway Theatre is entertaining but lacks the oomph of London's top pantos. Runs until 31 Dec 2025.
A new 'moooosical' at Dundee Rep reimagines Jack and the Beanstalk from the cow's perspective, featuring Suzie McAdam and Brian Cox. Runs until 30 December.
The Hackney Empire's 2025 Cinderella pantomime delivers festive fun without its iconic dame Clive Rowe on stage. Read our review of this classy, family-friendly show running until 31 December.
A family-friendly Christmas pantomime in Richmond starring drag queen Tania LeCoq has sparked fury among fringe Conservatives. Critics say they've forgotten a 200-year-old British tradition.
Discover Fraser Boyle's innovative Aladdin pantomime at Ayr's Gaiety Theatre. A rags-to-riches tale with a subversive twist, running until 4 January. Book your tickets now!
Read our review of Mama Goose, the boisterous satirical panto at Theatre Royal Stratford East featuring Elon Musk as a villain. On until 3 January.
Discover the unusual dinner rule Prince George, Charlotte and Louis must follow, a tradition upheld by Prince William and Princess Kate. Learn more about royal parenting.
Read our review of the Lyric Hammersmith's brilliantly inventive 2025 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, relocating the classic tale to a strict London academy. Book your tickets now!
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Ian McKellen bring star power to Islington's first panto in 20 years, 'Wicked Witches'. Discover the show's inclusive twist and festive fun.
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Ian McKellen's surprise cameos in a London panto have dramatically increased ticket sales, highlighting how celebrity involvement supports local theatre.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the London Palladium panto stars Julian Clary and Catherine Tate in Sleeping Beauty from 6 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026. Book your tickets now for this legendary festive show!
Defence Secretary John Healey declares HMS Prince of Wales ready to mobilise within 5-10 days. The £3.1bn carrier showcases NATO hard power but requires allied escorts for operations.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper downplays reports of halted intelligence sharing with the US on narco-traffickers. Read the latest on UK-US defence cooperation and NATO deployments.
Newly released documents show Ghislaine Maxwell email discussing Prince Andrew's massage at her London home. Read the latest developments in the ongoing scandal.
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions for emergency repairs on an infrastructure defect, causing severe travel disruption between England and Wales. Motorists are urged to use the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge diversion. Plan your journey now.
Newly released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein was told to cut ties with Prince Andrew over reputation concerns. Read the full story of the royal fallout.
Lucy Mangan reveals her unconventional strategy for festive shopping peace. Plus: Collins' word of the year, Kim Kardashian's psychic rage, and royal title drama.
The Kardashians dispute reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed consent forms at Kris Jenner's birthday party, amid photo removal controversy. Read the full story.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal explosive claims about Donald Trump's knowledge and Prince Andrew's continued ties. Explore the key takeaways from the 20,000-page cache.
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Freshly released Jeffrey Epstein correspondence contradicts Prince Andrew's account of severed ties and casts doubt on his denial of meeting Virginia Giuffre. Explore the new evidence.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails reveal he confirmed Prince Andrew had photo taken with Virginia Giuffre, contradicting royal's denials. Read the full investigation.
Prince William reveals 12-year-old Prince George is pushing back against smartphone ban. Discover how UK parents are navigating the mobile phone dilemma and what experts recommend.