Wilton's Music Hall in London is buzzing with a series of eclectic events that promise to captivate audiences of all interests. From the intriguing 'Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical' and the thought-provoking dance performances of 'Bradley, Flowers, Smithereens,' to the enchanting orchestral experience of 'Chromatica Orchestra – Les Illuminations,' this season at Wilton's is set to be truly memorable. Whether you're a fan of folk-rock with 'The Mumford and Sons Story' or eager to explore historical narratives with 'History Tours,' there's something for everyone at this iconic venue.

Wilton's Music Hall: A Hub of Diverse Performances and Cultural Experiences

Wilton’s Music Hall in London is gearing up for an exciting lineup of events that promises a delightful mix of culture and history. From the whimsical journey of 'The Magic Flute' to the historical insights offered by 'History Tours', this season is set to captivate audiences with diverse theatrical and musical performances. Delve into the timeless romance of 'Pride and Prejudice', revel in the sing-along merriment of 'Carradine’s Cockney Sing-a-Long', and explore the narratives of influential figures through thought-provoking plays and musical interpretations. There’s truly something for everyone at this iconic venue.

A Journey Through Time and Art at Wilton’s Music Hall

Wilton's Music Hall in London is set to host a diverse array of performances that promise to entertain and inspire. The lineup includes Steve Pretty's exploration of music's origins, Kate Butch's comedic take on Kate Bush's music, an innovative rendition of 'The Mikado', and Judith Owen's tribute to jazz and blues. Each event offers something unique, from live music and side-splitting comedy to a riot of fashion and a celebration of musical history. Get ready to be part of an unforgettable cultural experience.

Unveiling Artistry at Wilton's Music Hall: From Music Origins to Drag Extravaganzas

Join two of international cabaret’s grandest dames, Dillie Keane and Barb Jungr, as they jump giblets first into the festive season.

In 2021 these two cabaret queens joined forces to perform side-by-side and proved that this is an evening not to be mistletoed. They had so much fun they decided to do it again, and are thrilled to be bringing it to Wilton’s.

Featuring songs by Tom Waits, Ray Davies, The Chipmunks and Joni Mitchell, plus a hilarious take on The Twelve Days of Christmas, this is not standard Christmas fare. You’ll want second helpings of this pudding for sure.

Two Turtle Doves!

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Potted Panto brings you seven classic pantomimes in 80 hilarious minutes! Wilton’s Music Hall welcomes back the Olivier Award-nominated festive celebration following two smash hit residencies in 2023 and 2024.

In a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime, our dastardly double act dash from rubbing Aladdin’s lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington’s London and making sure that Cinderella gets to the Ball.

Potted Panto

The legendary death-oompah band The Tiger Lillies return to Wilton’s Music Hall with a brand-new album and concert celebrating the weird, macabre and those that society has abandoned.

Olivier award-winning and Grammy nominated, The Tiger Lillies have toured the world for over 35 years and released scores of critically acclaimed albums. They have starred in some unforgettable theatre productions from their West End smash Shockheaded Peter to this year’s A Macbeth Song which ran from three months in Barcelona.

The Tiger Lillies – Serenade from the Sewer

Billie Trix. Icon. Rock star. Screen goddess. Drug addict. Billie has lived a life of excess and shares it all in her new one-woman show. Her journey takes us from post-war Berlin to the rock arenas of the world, via the Vietnam war, Andy Warhol’s Factory, and 10 years in a Soho Square phone box. A stunning performance by Frances Barber as Billie Trix,  returning to the unforgettable larger-than-life character she first created in the 2001 West End musical Closer to Heaven, with an outrageous script by Jonathan Harvey (Beautiful Thing, Coronation Street) and six original songs by Pet Shop Boys.

MUSIK – Starring Frances Barber

THE ALL-80s DISCO FROM THE CREATORS OF CULT HIT COMEDY MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO

Former Prime Minister and cabaret superstar Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho is back at Wilton’s Music Hall… and this time she’s hosting a club night!

There’ll be non-stop 80s hits from a non-stop 80s witch as the Iron Lady drops more beats than Rachel Reeves has dropped fiscal bombshells. As Trump takes civil rights back to the 1880s, Maggie takes the dancefloor back to the 1980s!

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Club Nights

We are 100! Maggie returns in her smash hit drag extravaganza to mark the centenary of her epic arrival on planet earth.

Following five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, UK tours and a West End season, the Iron Lady is back and more fabulous than ever.

On the eve of the vote on Section 28, Maggie gets lost in Soho and accidentally becomes a cabaret superstar. Will she change her mind about the homophobic bill before it’s too late…?

Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho

A Hilarious and Epic Adventure!

What happens when a cinema’s Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong?

At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise an entire three-film saga in front of a live audience. Get ready for an uproarious evening of comedy, chaos, and utter nonsense, as they attempt to recreate the epic tale of hobbits, elves, and orcs – without any visuals, any planning, or any clue what they’re doing.

Parody of the Rings

Performed by Anton Lesser, Lucia Bonbright, and Orchestra of the Swan.  

Starring Anton Lesser, A Beautiful Thread weaves Hardy’s life – dramatic as any of his books – with his beautiful poetry and great novels, including Far From the Madding Crowd, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. Hardy put more music into his work than any other writer, and Orchestra of the Swan’s Artistic Director, David Le Page has devised a musical programme of shimmering beauty – a Mellstock folk band style, that combines West Gallery music with Holst, Warlock and contemporary folk. Adapted by Deirdre Shields, Hardy’s extraordinary writing shines bright as ever.  

A Beautiful Thread: Thomas Hardy in Words and Music

Laurie Lee’s extraordinary story, told in a captivating weave of music and his own words.. 
 

Red Sky at Sunrise follows Laurie Lee through his much-loved Cider with Rosie trilogy – Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, A Moment of War – , when he famously walked out of the Slad valley one summer morning, and ended up fighting with the International Brigades against Franco’s forces in the Spanish Civil War. 

Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music

Patience

For over sixty years, The Swingles have led the way in vocal innovation, collecting five Grammy® Awards and earning global acclaim as one of the world’s most iconic and visionary vocal ensembles.

Voices Through Time
A journey through a history of vocal music

Embark on a vibrant vocal journey where Bach meets Broadway and tradition meets innovation. This programme spans more than six decades of The Swingles’ evolution, showcasing Ward Swingle’s masterful reinventions of Bach classics, incredible folk songs from around the globe, and stirring pop and musical theatre arrangements of the 21st century. With their signature amplified a cappella sound, beatboxing, and cutting-edge live-looping techniques, The Swingles deliver an unforgettable performance celebrating the group’s remarkable history. Prepare to be swept away as they transcend time, genre, and expectations to reveal the extraordinary power of the human voice.

The Swingles: Voices Through Time

Join the current lineup of The Swingles for an intimate and engaging conversation that pulls back the curtain on one of the world’s most iconic vocal groups. Whether you’re a dedicated fan, educator, or aspiring musician, this is a rare opportunity to discover the group’s rich history, creative process, and life on tour.

The Swingles: Behind the Curtain

Experience Metropolis like never before in a spellbinding live performance by acclaimed pianist and composer Dmytro Morykit. Morykit’s piano concert sits beautifully alongside Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent film masterpiece with a powerful original piano score performed entirely from memory. A seamless fusion of cinema and music, this two-hour concert brings Metropolis to a modern audience, offering a rich emotional and sonic journey that amplifies the film’s dramatic impact.

Metropolis

21st century sea shanties, Songs from the Sea, celebrating maritime classics that we all know and love, including Bound for Australia, Blow The Man Down, Drunken Sailor and many more, alongside well-crafted similar themed original tunes.

Celebrating the unapologetic and often unsung badass ladies of 1940’s and 50’s jazz and blues.

Get ready to be swept away by Judith’s captivating vocals and the band’s infectious energy. This event promises to be a memorable experience filled with beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see these talented musicians live!

Judith Owen Live

This astonishing and inventive company have achieved nationwide recognition for their innovative and energetic shows.

Their Mikado is set in the zany sparkling world of modern fashion houses. With costumes inspired by Versace and Jean-Paul Gaultier, it promises a riot of gorgeous and bizarre creations. Sequins, stunning gowns, glorious singing, and, of course, the company’s inimitable brand of mad-cap humour!


The Mikado

Fresh from the runway of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, comedy crossdresser Kate Butch has written a jukebox musical based on the songs of Kate Bush (kind of like if Mamma Mia! had a nervous breakdown) but now she needs your help to get “BUSH!” to Broadway.

Join the ‘great comedian‘ (WhatsOnStage) as she runs up that hill, with stand-up comedy, live vocals, lip sync extravanganzas and more cloudbusting than you can shake a stick at.

Kate Butch – Wuthering Shites

Join Steve Pretty, leader of Hackney Colliery Band (‘one of the greatest live bands that we have in this country’ – BBC Radio 2) and the mind behind the acclaimed podcast Steve Pretty On The Origin of the Pieces (‘wide-ranging and insightful’ – Guardian), for a live exploration of music’s origins, its evolution, and its impact on our lives.  

Steve Pretty (and friends) On the Origin of the Pieces

Hear how a Victorian sailors’ pub went from music hall to Methodist Mission and was forgotten… before becoming the venue it is today.

These tours have been devised by a Wilton’s researcher and historian and last approximately one hour. Providing a glimpse into the life of the last surviving building of its kind, these tours are perfect for students, researchers and everyone who would like to learn more about this historic venue.

History Tours

Harriet Walter tells George Eliot’s story through her great novels, letters, journals, poetry and journalism. In tune with her radicalism, Eliot’s own words are woven with music by contemporary singer-songwriters – from Kate Bush to Florence Welch and PJ Harvey – performed by Eurovision singer-songwriter, SuRie and Orchestra of the Swan.

GEORGE: Eliot in Words and Music with Harriet Walter

Performed in just 90 minutes, come and see Hamlet as you have never seen it before. Standing ovations at preview performances.

One performer – Mark Lockyer, thought by many to be one of the greatest classical actors of his generation – shows us all the characters in a way we’ve never seen them.

The Play’s The Thing: A One Person Hamlet

Six microphones, an electrifying score and a feminist icon.  

Meet Mary and the Hyenas, a band who will sing you the inspiring story of Mary Wollstonecraft. A woman centuries ahead of her time: trailblazer, feminist and literary pioneer.  

Mary and the Hyenas

Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. 

Black is the Color of My Voice

Returning for a tenth year of rousing feel-good performances, your piano-playing host, Tom Carradine is back with another uproarious evening of song. 

Let Tom lead you in a traditional East End sing-a-long around the old Joanna, including ditties from the Music Hall era, WWI and II, the West End stage and popular songs from across the decades. It’s a good old-fashioned knees-up! 

Carradine’s Cockney Sing-a-Long

When a host of eligible bachelors descend on the small community of Meryton, hearts are set racing, and the tranquil world of the Bennet family is sent into a whirlwind of passions and possibilities. At the centre of all this excitement, the meeting of Lizzie Bennet and Mr Darcy ignites one of the most famous love stories of all time.

Pride and Prejudice

Celebrating their 20th anniversary Charles Court Opera make a welcome return to Wilton’s with their gloriously magical take on Mozart’s popular comic masterpiece, The Magic Flute, after their triumphant success with The Barber of Seville (★★★★ The Times). 

Set in the heart of the mysterious jungle, join intrepid explorer Tamino as he embarks on a journey filled with fantastical, magical creatures, where nothing is as it seems.  Sung in a refreshing translation by John Savournin (book) and David Eaton (lyrics), this utterly beautiful production, filled with enchanting puppetry, magic and witty surprises, promises to be an absolute treat for opera lovers and newcomers of all ages. 

The Magic Flute

Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!

Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day, such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tiramisu!

Harry Hill: New Bits and Greatest Hits

The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm. Four masterful live musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons’ iconic music and their explosive rise to fame.

The Mumford and Sons Story

Emotions stirred, imagination sparked, beauty celebrated, creativity ignited. Chromatica Orchestra unleashes a new live orchestral experience. 

A spirited collective of young, vibrant and daring professional musicians, collaborating with a new generation of exceptional conductors and inspirational soloists, Chromatica infuses every performance with vigour and passion, creating memorable immersive entertainment. 

Chromatica Orchestra – Les Illuminations

Bradley, Flowers, Smithereens is a mixed bill of works by legendary choreographers Maxine Doyle, Yuval Pick and Lea Anderson. These extracts from three seminal works explore themes of identity, connection, belonging, and fragmentation, whilst showcasing the extraordinary talents of final year BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance students from London Contemporary Dance School (@theplacelondon).

Bradley, Flowers, Smithereens

Following last year’s sell-out Edinburgh run, the self-styled hardest-working beefcakes in alcohol-based infotainment are back… with a brand-new musical extravaganza complete with five free drinks for every audience member!

Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical

Join the ever-inventive Orchestra of the Swan, following the sold out run of Red Sky at Sunrise, for a multi-sensory, musical journey. Earthcycle celebrates nature and our place within it, whilst highlighting 21st century’s concern with climate change.

Earthcycle

These tours have been devised by a Wilton’s researcher and historian and last approximately one hour. Providing a glimpse into the life of the last surviving building of its kind, these tours are perfect for students, researchers and everyone who would like to learn more about this historic venue.

This is not a tribute show! Christine Bovill established her reputation as one of Europe’s finest interpreters of French song with her smash-hit Piaf. She now returns with Piaf Revisited and looks back on her remarkable journey with a fresh take on this self-penned work. At the heart of the story is a young Glasgow girl, reluctant in school French until she heard ‘that song’. Her journey is interwoven with Edith Piaf’s life and those incredible songs.

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