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HAMLEYS REGENT STREET STAR-STUDDED CHRISTMAS WINDOWS
The magic of Christmas has officially arrived at Hamleys Regent Street, as the
world’s oldest toy store hosted its VIP Christmas Party and Window Unveiling. The
celebration welcomed a glittering guest list of celebrities and their families, kicking
off the festive season in true Hamleys style. From twinkling lights to festive treats and
joyful reunions, Hamleys once again proves why it’s the heart of Christmas in
London.
PRIDE AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE
Pride, a brand-new musical based on
the award-winning film will be brought to
life on the National Theatre’s Dorfman
stage from 11 June to 12 September
2026. This inspiring story is set during
the 1984 miners’ strike, when a small
group of gay men and lesbians lent their
support to a small village in south Wales,
is set to an original score with songs
inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock,
disco and the Welsh choral tradition.
Summer, 1984. With miners on strike
across the country, 24-year-old activist
Mark Ashton tries to rally a disparate
group of gay men and lesbians into
forming a support group for the
beleaguered strikers. Lesbians and Gays
Support the Miners (LGSM) quickly
finds itself entwined with a small pit
village in south Wales. What follows is
the remarkable true story of two
threatened communities joining forces.
DITA VON TEESE RETURNS TO UK
The ever-reigning queen of
burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to
return to the UK’s grand stages early
next year, captivating audiences with her
most enchanting show to date:
Nocturnelle, which will be hosted by
drag icon BenDeLeCreme.
This exclusive 12-date UK tour will
see Dita visit Manchester, London,
Birmingham, Stockton and Edinburgh
across January and February.
With Nocturnelle, Dita unveils a
bewitching new vision – an exquisite
blend of old-Hollywood allure, theatrical
magic, and the high-art ‘Stripscapes’
Dita is known for. Inspired by the
magicians of the 19th century, this
production conjures a world of wonder
where sensuality meets magic.
The Nocturnelle tour follows Dita’s
record-breaking Glamonatrix tour which
remains the biggest touring burlesque
show of all time, spanning multiple
continents over a five-year period.
Renowned for producing the most lavish
touring burlesque shows in history, Von
GROOVE ARMADA TO HEADLINE BIG
GAME 17
Harlequins are to welcome renowned
electronic music duo Groove Armada to
headline the pre-match entertainment
for Big Game 17 against Bristol Bears
at Allianz Stadium on 20 December.
The Famous Quarters are set to take
over the Home of England Rugby once
again this festive period for the
17th edition of Big Game, with two
mouthwatering fixtures on display for
supporters as Harlequins’ men’s and
women’s squads go to battle against
Bristol Bears.
Big Game has become a flagship
event in the rugby calendar, combining
top-tier Gallagher PREM and
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR)
action with unforgettable live
entertainment. With ticket sales fast
approaching 40,000, this year’s fixture
will be no exception as Groove Armada
take to the stage to deliver an electrifying
live DJ set that promises to ignite the
atmosphere and energise fans ahead of
kick-off.
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Teese raises the bar yet again with a
production that is opulent, and richly
imaginative. Often imitated but never
duplicated, Dita remains in a class of her
own. Dita said: ‘Nocturnelle is my most
glambitious show yet, It’s where
sophisticated striptease meets the
spellbinding art of illusion. Learning
from master magicians and diving into
the secrets of vintage magic, I set out to
create something uniquely enchanting...
it’s the art of the Teese, plus a little
trickery, and a whole lot of glitz.’
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