Dairies at the ready! Whether you're planning an evening out with friends, looking for a last-minute weekend "filler" or simply want to know what everyone's about to be talking about, you've come to the right place. We've been sourcing all the hottest tickets right now - so you can get in quick before they sell out.
For starters, Sheridan Smith is returning to the West End for a brand-new stage show and when we say these are the tickets to get your hands on, we mean it. With The Celebrity Traitors soon to arrive on our screens, we're all about to go Traitors-crazy, too, which means it's the perfect time to try The Traitors Live Experience - yes, you can actually try your hand at the game show!
And that's just a taster of what's in store. So, clear your calendars because these are the golden tickets to get your hands on now.
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Woman in Mind
WHEN: 9 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
WHERE: Duke of York's Theatre, London
HOW: Book here
If you recently binged ITV’s I Fought the Law (we defy you not to), you’ll have witnessed Sheridan Smith’s triumphant return to the small screen. And now, she’s bringing her brilliance to the stage in Woman in Mind, which is getting a limited (and no doubt sellout) West End run. The revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s psychological comedy is coming to the Duke of York’s Theatre and explores one woman’s fractured reality with heart and humour. When Susan sustains a bump to the head, her world splits in two - one mundane, one imagined - and we can’t think of anyone better than Sheridan to play the part.
Troilus and Cressida
WHEN: Until 26 October
WHERE: Shakespeare’s Globe, London
HOW: Book here
Don’t miss your last chance to see Shakespeare under the stars this year. The Globe works its usual magic on this tale of star-crossed lovers set against a backdrop of the neverending Trojan war. A play for the ages, the plot (taken from Homer’s Illiad) is a little complicated; Trojan prince Paris has abducted Helen from King Menelaus of Sparta and the Greek army has besieged Troy for seven years to try to get their queen back. Battle-weary Trojan and Greek heroes square up to each other and there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes skulduggery to follow as arch-manipulator Ulysses (Jodie McNee) plots to get the war resolved. Rumbling underneath is the love story between Trojan hero Hector’s brother Troilus (Kasper Hilton-Hille) and his beau Cressida (Charlotte O’Leary), helped along by Cressida’s aunt, a gender-swapped Pandarus (played by Samantha Spiro in hilarious Barbara Windsor-style fashion). Comedy, tragedy and satire – all elements are combined in Troilus and Cressida and The Globe’s gloriously reimagined production does Shakespeare’s vision justice.
The Traitors Live Experience
WHEN: Until February 2026.
WHERE: Covent Garden, London
HOW: Book here
Fancy yourself as a Traitor? Or would you prefer to be a Faithful? You don’t need to be a contestant on the show to try it, as the official live, playable experience lets you dive right in. Take a seat at ‘The Round Table’, participate in missions and work with your friends or family to uncover the Traitors! Expect several heart-racing missions that test both physical and mental endurance along the way and, while Claudia Winkleman sadly won’t be making an appearance, she has said that visitors will “love the game” and “should definitely expect twists”.
Dear England
WHEN: Until 14 March 2026
WHERE: Theatres across the UK
HOW: Book here
Following a record-breaking run in the West End in 2023, James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play is now on tour, visiting 16 venues across England. The story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager and how he turned things around for the team who had the worst track record for penalties in the world is inspiring, heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure. David Sturzaker plays the iconic England manager, while Samantha Womack is outstanding in the role of team psychologist Pippa Grange.
Cliveden Literary Festival
WHEN: 11 to 12 October
WHERE: Berkshire
HOW: Book here
Alain de Botton dubbed Cliveden “the most dignified and beautiful literary festival on the planet” – and we don’t disagree. This year, the stately home is playing host to speakers including Salman Rushdie and Rachel Eliza Griffiths, who will discuss their creative partnership; beloved actor Richard E. Grant in conversation with Georgia Beaufort about the highs and lows of Hollywood and his personal life, as well as renowned philosopher Alain de Botton, who will discuss his theories of love, heartbreak and sorrow. It’s a dream day out for literary lovers.
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession
WHEN: From 23 October
WHERE: Cinemas across the UK
HOW: Book here
Didn’t catch Imelda Staunton’s star turn in Mrs Warren’s Profession the first time round? Now you can watch her West End performance on the big screen. Filmed live from the West End, four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda plays a formidable mother opposite her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) – but their characters are estranged; Vivie Warren (Bessie) is a woman ahead of her time, while her mother is a product of that old patriarchal order. The result is an exceptionally good mother-daughter story.
The Haunted Castle
WHEN: 25 October to 2nd November
WHERE: Warwick Castle
HOW: Book here
Halloween is just over a month away (shock horror!) and where better to spend it than at a “haunted’ castle? Warwick Castle and its spookiest residents are inviting visitors to join them for October half-term Halloween fun at “The Haunted Castle”. Expect mysterious mazes, an all-singing, all-dancing live show know as the Wicked Witches of Warwick, spooky schools for budding witches and wizards - and The Headless Horseman roaming the grounds. Spooktacular fun awaits!
The Talented Mr Ripley UK Tour
WHEN: Until 22nd November
WHERE: Theatres across the UK
HOW: Book here
The first ever UK tour of the stage adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic, gripping novel (and, not forgetting the source material for the iconic 2000 film starring Jude Law and Matt Damon) is here. Opening at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham before touring the UK, The Crown’s Ed McVey stars as the titular Tom Ripley, who’s a nobody – until he’s offered an unexpected opportunity: travel to Italy and bring home the wealthy and carefree Dickie Greenleaf. Maisie Smith (Eastenders) plays Marge Sherwood, while Bruce Herbelin-Earle steps into the shoes of Dickie. Not to be missed.
