Name: Things I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith
Start: 2026-10-08T19:30:00
Location: The London Palladium

Reece Shearsmith

LW Theatres

‘Wow is too small a word!’ (Broadway World) to describe My Neighbour Totoro, the ‘utterly spectacular’ (Telegraph), ‘remarkably beautiful’ (Financial Times) stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animated film. Winner of 6 Olivier Awards, this acclaimed production features ‘awe-inspiring’ (Time Out) large-scale puppetry and iconic songs from the film performed by a live band and singer.

My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

Mischief’s most critically acclaimed adventure THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES is back, ‘bigger, better and more brilliantly bungling than ever’ (Daily Mail), with a limited 8-week mission recommencing this summer in London’s West End at the Adelphi Theatre.

The Comedy About Spies

Adelphi Theatre

Step into the grandeur of London’s most iconic stage for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre brilliance. Theatre Royalty Drury Lane brings together a spectacular lineup of West End stars for one night only!

Theatre Royalty Drury Lane

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The play that inspired Brief Encounter comes to life in an immersive new production at the Grand Saloon Bar at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with light afternoon tea.

Noël Coward’s Still Life

National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.

Jane McDonald

The London Palladium

Legendary YES vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson is set to tour with The Band Geeks performing classic YES tracks.

JON ANDERSON & THE BAND GEEKS - YES Epics, Classics & More

17-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in this new production of his musical, The Last Ship; featuring a new book by Barney Norris and direction by Leo Warner with Set and Video Design by 59 Studio.

The Last Ship

Taking place throughout September next year – and including a special date at the iconic London Palladium – the tour will see twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas perform the album in its entirety backed by full band, revisiting the record that made history as the first ever by a British country act to reach No.1 on the UK Albums Chart.

Ward Thomas: Celebrating 10 years of Cartwheels

First shooting to fame when he was chosen for the role of Jesus for the London production of ‘Godspell’, David received major awards which then saw him lead a cast at the Roundhouse and then in the West End for two years.

David Essex

Starsailor will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum debut album Love is Here with a special tour featuring a string ensemble arranged and conducted by Joe Duddell.

Starsailor

This show will feature work from throughout Joe Jackson’s remarkable career, and also celebrate the release of his new album Hope and Fury, which will be released worldwide on 10 April 2026.

Joe Jackson

For decades, Reece Shearsmith has been collecting terrible things. The screaming skull of Glamis Castle, the Highgate vampire, sea devils, witch hunters and a talking mongoose called Gef. Some of them he found. Some of them found him. Now, for the first time, he opens the door.