Led by the company’s Artistic Director David Bintley Birmingham Royal Ballet makes a welcome return to Sadler’s Wells with two compelling programmes. Oct 28th - 30th Beauty and The Beast tells the classic tale of a beautiful girl and her beastly captor and their discovery of the meaning of true love. This fairytale of passion and prejudice is choreographed by David Bintley who weaves some delightful new twists into this timeless fable.

Oct 31st – 1st Nov Stravinsky: A Celebration! pays homage to the great composer Igor Stravinsky. Based on Russian legend the enthralling Firebird is performed alongside Petrushka a story of a rebellious puppet's bid for love and freedom and Michael Corder's brand new version of Le Baiser de la fée based on Hans...

An award winning contemporary dance show for children and their grown ups by Spanish company Aracaladanza Recommended for ages 4 + Using as a starting point Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights the performance reveals a series of rich and engaging visions through dance colour light and design. In 2008 A Slice of Paradise won three major MAX Awards in Spain the equivalent of Oliviers in the UK. The endlessly inventive choreography of Enrique Cabrera it includes bubbles strawberries puppets magic dancing torches and an playful delight in the absurd that sees newspapers and bin liners come to life.

Families can come early or stay on after the show to enjoy the games and events in Sadler's Wells Foyer. These include a chance to draw on and add in their own figure to a...

Crackling with action and adventure this new multi-million pound musical brings to life the legend of the masked Spanish hero ZORRO featuring music by The Gipsy Kings. This spectacular production including astounding stage magic sword fighting and aerial stunts is brought to the stage by an award winning creative team led by director Christopher Renshaw. With breathtaking choreography by Spain’s acclaimed Rafael Amargo you will be bowled over by some of the most exciting flamenco ever seen in British theatre.

Combining passion drama and romance ZORRO promises to be an evening of highly charged swashbuckling entertainment. “Insanely enjoyable musical” “The perfect theatrical night out” “This really is a show for all the family”...

Cameron Mackintosh presents his triumphant new staging of Lionel Bart’s masterpiece "OLIVER!" at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane which was last seen at the Palladium in 1994. Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The new production at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane promises to be even more spectacular than ever before starring Rowan Atkinson as Fagin Jodie Prenger winner of the BBC talent show I'd Do Anything as Nancy Harry Laurence or Gwion as Oliver and a cast and orchestra of over one hundred.

The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart’s irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food Consider Yourself You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket...

The year is 1888. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has just published his first Sherlock Holmes story a street in South London is the first to get electric lighting... In Whitechapel East London five women are brutally murdered by the world's first recognised serial killer Jack The Ripper.

We tread in the footsteps of the infamous Jack The Ripper down the dark narrow gas-lit alleyways immortalised in such films as "From Hell". We'll follow the case of the unsolved Whitechapel murders that would lead Scotland Yard to Queen Victoria herself. Led by one of the renowned London Blue Badge Guides we'll visit four murder sights.

Our 'Ripperologist' will run through some of the suspects who sparked a Victorian Whodunit that'll leave you as gripped as its victims. Experience...

At Madame Tussauds you will come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. Start your day by sneaking past the paparazzi and attend a photo shoot with Kate Moss. Then mingle with Leonardo DiCaprio Brad Angelina and all the other stars in your very own premiere party before taking your challenge in the Big Brother Diary room.

Also live out you ultimate Pop Rock fantasy and get up close and personable with British music superstar Amy Winehouse star alongside heart throb Justin Timberlake or sing a duet with gorgeous Kylie. A sizzling line up only available at Madame Tussauds! Move on to our 'Sport Zone' where winning is everything. Weigh in with Muhammed Ali before beating Rooney and Beckham at their own game.

Then practice your putting skills with Tiger...

Eurobeat is a riotously funny musical banquet a glorious and dazzling homage to the biggest annual song contest in the world LIVE ON STAGE! Winning Is Everything in Eurobeat. This critically-acclaimed musical event gives audiences the power to decide which of the ten competing countries will win the coveted award! No two shows are ever the same at Eurobeat! Sir Terry Wogan will help to whip you and your fellow Europeans into a frenzy and only you and your texting thumb can affect the outcome* as no one knows who will be crowned the most ‘euro-tastic’ on the night... including the contestants! Bring your mobile phone your best and loudest friends grab a flag and get set for the best night out you will EVER have.

WARNING: Do not wear mascara to Eurobeat. “Oh...

Following it's sell out success in 2005 Matthew Bourne and New Adventures are back with their latest creation – a magical adaptation of the classic Tim Burton motion picture – Edward Scissorhands. A Christmas treat for all the family this touching and witty gothic fairytale tells the story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands Edward must find his place in a strange new suburban world where the well meaning community struggle to see past his strange appearance to the innocence and gentleness within.

After global success with his inspired interpretations of Swan Lake Nutcracker Highland Fling and the multi-award winning Play Without Words Matthew has recently choreographed the hit musical...

Cruise stylishly into 2008 with an unforgettable evening on board Bateaux London's stunning vessels the elegant traditional vessel Naticia and the glass crowned Symphony. Experience a spectacular evening cruise through the heart of London with unrivalled views of the city's most famous landmarks fine food and wine accompanied by dancing with our resident band and the fireworks display and Champagne at Midnight. Inclusions Welcome glass of Champagne Live entertainment A 5 course menu freshly prepared on board Selected wines beer and mineral water throughout the evening A celebratory Glass of Champagne at Midnight Sample Menu Welcome Glass of Champagne and Canapés to start Salmon and Smoked Mackerel Fishcakes with Sweet Chilli Oil to Refresh Cinnamon and Peach...

THE MOST TERRIFYING LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE IN THE WORLD Andrew Jarvis and Timothy Watson in THE WOMAN IN BLACK Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt From the novel by Susan Hill Directed by Robin Herford Designed by Michael Holt Lighting by Kevin Sleep Unanimously acclaimed by the critics Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best selling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It is a formula that provides audiences with an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world. Now in its 20th year over 4 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most exciting gripping and successful theatre events ever staged.

‘A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING...