Get ready to be swept off your feet as New Victoria Theatre unveils a dazzling array of performances set to captivate audiences in the coming months. From the nostalgic buzz of 'NOW That's What I Call a Musical' to the vibrant reimagining of 'Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana,' there's something for everyone. With a rich tapestry of genres including musicals, ballet, and historical drama, this season promises to be an unforgettable journey through the arts. Prepare to be enthralled by world-class performances and innovative storytelling.

Step Into the Spotlight: New Victoria Theatre's Spectacular Line-Up

Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic.

NOW That's What I Call a Musical

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Be drawn into the transformative world of some of George Michael's best-loved songs, with hits like Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, Father Figure and Jesus to a Child, Fastlove has taken the country by storm with its authentic rendition of the two-time Grammy-winning, and five-time Brit Award-winning global superstar.

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

Oh Jason! That's right, 80s soap and musical theatre legend Jason Donovan* is donning the corset and fishnets of Dr. Frank'N'Furter and stepping onto the stage in this limited run of Richard O'Brein's The Rocky Horror Show!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Crack out the Elnett and start teasing those perms as the biggest 80s concert comes to you! A celebration of the decades' most beloved artists including Wham, Madness, Bon Jovi, The Human League, Madonna, Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, Rick Astley, and many more, expect a party like no other, where singing and dancing along is encouraged!

80s Live

As well as a magnificent performance, expect to be serenaded with stories from when the cameras stopped rolling on the Strictly set, giving you the inside scoop from behind-the-ballroom-scenes. Suit up and prepare to be entertained by this all round showman!

Showman - An Evening With Anton Du Beke

Anton Du Beke

After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of

Dear Evan Hansen

Made up of past principal cast members of Les Miserables (what else?), let David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette) serenade you with the best of the genre, including stunning renditions from musicals including Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Wicked, and of course, Les Miz. Backed by a full band, playing the original orchestrations, this is a wonderful way to experience all of your favourite musicals - on the same evening!

Beyond The Barricade

The songs, humour and heart of Saint Dolly Parton herself form the basis of this exciting new musical, kicking its boots across the UK on this exciting new tour following a tryout at Manchester's Lowry Theatre. 

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

Michael Flately's internationally renowned dance troupe returns in 2024 with yet another breathtaking extravaganza. Fresh costumes, choreography, brand-new technology and more will come together for yet another unforgettable show in this new tour titled A Lifetime of Standing Ovations. So expect a thunderous evening as theatres across the country strengthen their stages for the one and only Lord of the Dance.

Lord Of The Dance

The rollicking animal adventure 101 Dalmatians is going on tour! Based on the classic children's story by English novelist Dodie Smith, the reimagined version of the 2022 Regent's Park production will feature book by Johnny McKnight, stage adapted by award-winning playwright Zinnie Harris and music is by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge.

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101 Dalmatians

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! A theatrical extravaganza featuring a host of top live musicians and vocalists with the perfect reconstruction of the original voices, moves and outfits, as well as big-screen video elements charting the legendary group's story. You'll be dancing and singing along as if it was the real thing - fancy dress highly encouraged!

Thank ABBA For The Music

Currently comprising of Lotan Carter, Rogan O'Conner, Pjay Finch, Jordan Darrell, Shane Tyler, Jamie McKenzie, Thorpe Mills, Akonne Wanliss and Jason Kyle, Dreamboys have been conjuring up their steamy shows since 1987, but it was their Stringfellows launch in 2000 that really put them on the map. Known for their full frontal approach, which once even had Princess Diana blushing, there is a little bit of something for everyone at every Dreamboys show.

The Dreamboys

Recreating iconic songs and outfits, Queen of the Night is a rollercoaster journey throughout the height of Whitney Houston's fame, from the early success of her first two albums to her Hollywood 'I Will Always Love You' era. Performed by the country's finest singers and instrumentalists, the show's feel-good atmosphere and attention to the little details mark it as a must for avid Whitney fans. 

Whitney - Queen of the Night

A lofty adventure awaits those who climb the ladder up to this incredible tree house. With 13 stories of fun, including a see-through swimming pool, an underground bowling alley, and much much more, it's the perfect home for Andy and Terry, who're ready to bring their brand-new play to stages across the UK. The only problem? They've not written it yet! Join these two on their zaniest adventure yet as they attempt to craft a show for the ages - with your help!

The 13-Storey Treehouse

 celebrates over 50 years of the beloved children's book! Perfect for youngsters and their families, David Wood OBE's family production will delight and entertain. There'll be plenty of chaos, magic and sing-along songs to keep the cubs entertained as the Tiger travels around the UK! Since its publication way back in 1968, it has sold over four million copies worldwide and has been translated in over 20 different languages.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

The classic tale of the Nutcracker gets a thrilling new take courtesy of Cuban-British ballet superstar Carlos Acosta! Reimagining Tchaikovsky's timeless score into a Cuban style with musician, composer and arranger Pepe Gavilondo, Acosta's Nutcracker is set in the vibrant city of Havana, with breathtaking traditional Cuban choreography at its core as the locals prepare for a Christmas like no other! All enhanced by stunning set design and live visuals by Nina Dunn, costume design by Angelo Alberto and lighting designed by Andrew Exeter, witness the Nutcracker like you've never seen it before.

Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

With its incredible life-sized, life-like horse puppets and moving plot, War Horse" class="css-u850" data-mark-multiple="true">War Horse stole the show, quite literally, when it first opened back on the West End in 2009 - even warranting a royal visit by the Queen herself! Since then, War Horse has toured extensively, including places like China, the USA, and Belgium, bringing Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking story to the far corners of the globe.

War Horse

Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.

Kinky Boots

From the minds behind That'll Be The Day comes to the return of this brilliant concert-based musical tribute to Don and Phil, otherwise known as The Everly Brothers. Honoring the duo and their stunning contribution to music that influenced everyone from the Bee Gees to the Beatles (who even called themselves the 'British Everly Brothers'), Walk Right Back is a glorious journey through their career, bursting with their greatest hits including 'Bye Bye Love', 'All I Have To Do Is Dream' and 'Cathy's Clown' among many more.

Walk Right Back

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Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand-new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!

Based on the Doris Day-starring musical of the same name from 1953, (which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song), and solidified Day's status as a Hollywood icon, this exciting new production comes from The Watermill Theatre and is directed by Nikolai Foster, co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes.

Calamity Jane

Relive some of the most popular and iconic music of the 1940s, from Chattanooga Choo Choo to Moonlight Serenade, the Glen Miller Orchestra fills the room with entertainment whilst bringing the American songbook to life for an unforgettable evening.

Glenn Miller Orchestra

The award-winning Horrible Histories heads out on tour in 2025 with their newest show based on everyone's favourite HH book; Terrible Tudors! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in' this newest jaunt will tackle the infamous Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's punch-up with the pop and predilection for murdering his wives, to Evil Elizabeth and the madness of the Spanish Armada, this is history - but not as you know it!

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! & Juliet is a musical about the untold story of everyone's favourite Shakespearean heroine and is now set to tour the country in Summer 2024 into 2025 after a successful run on the West End stage!

& Juliet

Join the lightly cynical parapsychologist Mr. Goodman, whose life's work is dis-proving the tales of ghostly activity he investigates. Except there are three cases that have him flummoxed...

Ghost Stories

After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

The authentic Eagles experience (at half the price), hear all of their biggest hits including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane, and many more, as played by these incredibly talented musicians!

The Illegal Eagles

Eight-time Tony and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical smash hit Hairspray spreads its toe-tapping magic across the UK once more during a hotly anticipated regional tour in 2024! Based on the 1988 feature film, the effervescent production first wowed audiences in Seattle in the early 2000s, with acclaimed Broadway and West End runs following soon after. 

What's the story?

Ebullient songs like 'You Can't Stop The Beat', 'I Can Hear The Bells', and 'Good Morning Baltimore', punctuate a coming-of-age story as bold and big as its character's hairstyles. Curvy teenager Tracy Turnblad shakes up the status quo when she auditions for a regular spot on The Corny Collins Show and wins. Becoming an overnight sensation and relatable role model, she sees beyond the trendsetting and sets out on a path to bring racial integration to the popular variety show.

Hairspray

The spirit of The Dubliners lives on in this exhilarating show celebrating their music and legacy as Ireland's favorite sons. Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry, and of course, a whole lot of 'craic;

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners

Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Back on tour in 2025 due to popular demand, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes including a breathtaking Japanese garden.  One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

A global sensation since 2018 and based on Paula Hawkins' gripping best-seller, The Girl On The Train follows Rachel Watson, who, in her quest to escape her own troubled life, becomes fascinated by a seemingly perfect couple she watches from her train window. When the woman she observes mysteriously vanishes, Rachel finds herself entangled in a whirlwind of suspense and unexpected revelations. This thrilling narrative, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and inspired a hit film starring Emily Blunt, is now brought to life on stage.

The Girl On The Train

It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!

Bat Out Of Hell

Get your tickets and get ready to be blown away by Katy Ellis (self-obsessed Swiftie) and her incredible band and team of dancers. They promise to deliver an authentic experience including such hits as: Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.

Taylormania

Calling all country music fans! If you're do-lally for Dolly or crazy for Cash, this is the night for you. Join a cast of talented musicians as they present the ultimate country concert, featuring all the top country artists, old and new! With the feel of a downtown Nashville Honky Tonk, this is one hip swingin' evening that'll live large in the memories of country fans - young and old!

A Country Night in Nashville

Featuring authentic recreations of a Pink Floyd show, from the amazing lights to the stellar musicianship, hear classics from across the timeless catalogue with songs from all of the greatest albums, including Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall and more! Whether you're a younger person or someone who was there for real and want to relive it, this is an unmissable experience for Pink Floyd fans.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

It's back! After sell-out runs in London's West End, Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is being donned once more for a fantastic jaunt around the country. Having now surpassed its 50th birthday musical theatre fans will be delighted that Joseph and his extravagant threads are back on stage where they belong once more.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Join Roxie Hart and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder and good old Razzle Dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

New Victoria Theatre

10 - 11 Jan, 2025

Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

14 - 25 Jan, 2025

War Horse

Jan 28 - Feb 1, 2025

Kinky Boots

Feb 23, 2025

Walk Right Back

Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2025

Calamity Jane

26 - 30 Nov, 2024

NOW That's What I Call a Musical

Nov 12, 2024

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

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