{"title": "Andy Serkis", "start": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Theatre Royal, Drury Lane", "address": "Catherine Street 57, WC2B 5JF London", "price": "", "price_from": "58.00", "price_to": "99.50", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/memoir", "film"], "description": "A live on-stage talk with actor Andy Serkis, joined by Mark Kermode, celebrating the release of his book My Pressures. Serkis has spent four decades creating characters such as Gollum, Caesar, King Kong, Ulysses Klaue, Supreme Leader Snoke and Alfred in The Batman. The evening takes audiences behind the scenes of franchises like Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes, Marvel and Star Wars, with insights into his latest role as director and star of The Hunt for Gollum. 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The show revisits iconic characters from Mr Bean to Blackadder, performs his famous TV sketches such as those from Not the Nine O'Clock News, and includes brand new material created with long-time collaborators Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall. It promises a glorious medley packed with Atkinson's classic devilish, anarchic energy, charm, and humour.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/rowan-live-46107/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4d751f9bf7fc0842d29936d7fe7be9a00a65a666e2e57b61d44463dc5dcbe2fe-600.webp"}, {"title": "Lenny Henry: Still at Large", "start": "2026-11-03T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "price": "£31- £44.50 (plus £1.50 per ticket online, and over the phone)", "price_from": "31.00", "price_to": "44.50", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "\"Lenny Henry: Still at Large\" is a live show combining stand-up, storytelling and conversation at the Hackney Empire. It stars British comedian, actor and presenter Lenny Henry, presented by Fane. Across five decades on stage and screen, from The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to Othello and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, he reflects on the experiences that shaped him and what drives him today. Expect big laughs, heart and roughly one hour and 50 minutes including an interval, for ages 16 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lenny-henry-still-at-large-73994/", "official_url": "https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/lenny-henry-still-at-large", "image": "https://noky.io/images/99d15ec5b922b86e25877e2ad10b8b5073f61e96680ed2ee897ad44801756d60-600.webp"}, {"title": "Harry Enfield: And No Chums!", "start": "2026-11-03T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Barbican Hall", "address": "Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy"], "description": "An evening of live comedy talk with the satirical comedian Harry Enfield at the Barbican Hall. 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It was created by and stars Damien Warren-Smith as Garry Starr, directed by Cal McCrystal and designed by takis. In it, Garry Starr tries to save books from extinction by performing every Penguin Classic ever written, mostly naked but with flippers. 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The second half is an audience question-and-answer session about the events he has covered, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to Tiananmen Square and the Gulf Wars. The event runs 1hr 50 min including a 20-minute interval, presented and promoted by Fane.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/john-simpson-35204/", "official_url": "https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/john-simpson/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3462d6b4ffd690999dd662788d30f5db41dcc95eff27f33893c01df792322ad8-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Fly, You Fools!", "start": "2026-10-26T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "Southwark Playhouse Borough", "address": "Newington Causeway 77-85, SE1 6BD London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/parody", "film/fantasy"], "description": "\"Fly, You Fools!\" is a live, 60-minute, shot-for-shot stage parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first instalment of the Lord of the Rings franchise. It was created by Recent Cutbacks, the team behind Hold on to Your Butts, and follows a run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Four performers use physical comedy, live sound effects, character impersonations, mime, and theatre magic to recreate Tolkien's epic fantasy story of the quest to take the One Ring to Mordor. Praised as a celebration of fandom, film, and live theatre, it appeals to Tolkien devotees and newcomers alike.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fly-you-fools-46106/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/848ad5cde31bc2fd9cec95865f0de5cb581a6a029a796f6238a003ae46b49b74-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Jungle Book", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-02-06T00:00:00Z", "place": "Olivier - National Theatre", "address": "South Bank, SE1 9PX London", "price": "GBP 24", "price_from": "24.00", "price_to": "126.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books", "stage/theatre"], "description": "The Jungle Book is a new stage adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's stories, running at the Olivier theatre on the South Bank. Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera stars as Mowgli, a wild child raised by the jungle animals, in this new play by Anupama Chandrasekhar, directed by Indhu Rubasingham. The epic, colourful production brings Kipling's jungle setting to life with jaw-dropping, life-sized puppets by Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, as Mowgli faces the tiger Shere Khan. Recommended for ages seven and upwards, it explores themes of family, courage and belonging for the whole family.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-jungle-book-63470/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e1d2d4367965be62788dfcc0c1259129ddf6b59858acd639e1f8956e9cb67e82-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Mark Kermode is Horrified with Neil Brand", "start": "2026-11-02T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T19:30:00Z", "place": "The Cinema Museum", "address": "Dugard Way 2, SE11 4TH London", "price": "£30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": "30.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["film"], "description": "An evening of lively conversation about soundtracks and great movies, possibly with a few detours along the way. It brings together film critic Mark Kermode and Neil Brand, a composer, writer and broadcaster. 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It is based on Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, which follows Captain Jack Sparrow as he sails the high seas in search of treasure, glory and rum, battling undead pirates, sea monsters, the East India Company and Davy Jones. Directed by Olivier Award winner Matt Costain, it stars Olivier Award winner George Maguire as Jack Sparrow, alongside Phil Daniels. Audiences can roam richly detailed environments, meet iconic characters and become part of the story through cinematic-scale sets, live performances, dazzling stunts, specially curated clips and a live band.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-immersive-adventure-63537/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a4ec7740023e9c6862b86538f921cfef9e1537941530afb94800f0e776ef5b86-600.webp"}, {"title": "Labyrinth", "start": "2026-11-15T12:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Prince Charles Cinema", "address": "Leicester Place 7, WC2H 7BY London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "film", "tags": ["film/fantasy"], "description": "A fantasy film in which Sarah, played by Jennifer Connelly, races against time to navigate a mysterious labyrinth and rescue her baby brother. Directed by Jim Henson, it stars David Bowie as the enigmatic Goblin King in one of his most entertaining performances, alongside numerous goblins and creatures. The story is told with dazzling puppetry, imaginative landscapes and iconic musical moments, making it a spellbinding cult favourite.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/labyrinth-64072/", "official_url": "https://princecharlescinema.com/film/11930228/labyrinth-40th-anniversary", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a617577510ffdfd0c5a3c9b79b09c65ad6495f41549829972755064a0478371b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", "start": "2026-10-09T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-09-05T23:30:00+01:00", "place": "Palace Theatre", "address": "Cambridge Circus, W1D 5AY London", "price": "GBP 25–175", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "175.00", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre"], "description": "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a stage play performed at the historic Palace Theatre in London's West End, recommended for theatre lovers, families and visitors. It is based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, and is a new play by Jack Thorne, having received its world premiere at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. Nineteen years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they return for an extraordinary new adventure, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The production features spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces while the future hangs in the balance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-37384/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/50e8ca1f55d178e21b4e3511a42c9c774fb75024bf33dfdbc68b84d1e91ed97b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Derren Brown: Only Human", "start": "2026-10-10T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-30T19:30:00Z", "place": "Apollo Theatre", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 31, W1D 7EZ London", "price": "GBP 25–42.50", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "42.50", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/magic"], "description": "Derren Brown: Only Human is a live stage show by Derren Brown at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End, following a sold-out UK and Ireland tour. The multi-award-winning showman, who wrote the show with Stephen Long and Andrew O'Connor, combines mind-reading, psychological illusion and storytelling. Only Human explores what it means to be human, looking at our perceptions, beliefs and the fragile line between reality and illusion. Directed by Andrew O'Connor, the production runs for about 2 hours 25 minutes including one interval and is recommended for ages 12 and over.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/derren-brown-only-human-37385/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/32d99f6bf46105e9df7f52d17288566340709b5f9c703f40c683201c771eace3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Lion King", "start": "2026-11-03T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Lyceum Theatre", "address": "Wellington Street 21, WC2E 7DN London", "price": "GBP 42", "price_from": "18.00", "price_to": null, "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Disney's The Lion King is a West End stage musical at the Lyceum Theatre, bringing the world of the African savannah to the stage in a spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film and directed and designed by Julie Taymor, it tells of Simba, a young lion prince who flees his kingdom after the death of his father Mufasa and, helped by characters like Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa, finds the courage to embrace his destiny as king. The production uses over 200 puppets and is set to a score by Elton John and Tim Rice with songs such as 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' and 'The Circle of Life'. Running about 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval, it has been selling out at the Lyceum Theatre for over two decades.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-lion-king-63461/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b4cb433a0959f5170b4cb6044d76ea8128f554af2790e91f7376320ad561c042-600.webp"}, {"title": "Lee Mead: Twenty Years in Technicolour", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-07-11T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Adelphi Theatre", "address": "Strand 409-412, WC2R 0NS London", "price": "GBP 26", "price_from": "26.00", "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/pop", "stage/musical"], "description": "A one-day-only solo concert in which West End star Lee Mead celebrates twenty years since his win on the TV talent show Any Dream Will Do landed him the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at this same theatre. Backed by a live band and featuring some surprise guests, he performs two decades of music and memories, with songs from musical theatre classics like Joseph, We Will Rock You, The Phantom of the Opera, Sister Act and Barnum, alongside the music of George Michael, Tony Bennett and Bruno Mars. Since his win he has played Fiyero in Wicked, Emmett in Legally Blonde, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Khashoggi in We Will Rock You and Eddie Souther in Sister Act. The concert revisits some of his greatest roles and returns him to where it all began.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lee-mead-twenty-years-in-technicolour-63432/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8a84880d5a71faf879b0ea45a2f3c179797055e59af72d51c69240877a7297c5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Harry Enfield and No Chums", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Palladium", "address": "Argyll Street 7-8, W1F 7TF London", "price": "", "price_from": "64.99", "price_to": "75.99", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "An evening of stand-up comedy titled \"Harry Enfield and No Chums\", held at a London theatre. It stars Harry Enfield, a satirical comedian, who looks back on forty years in comedy and brings characters such as Loadsamoney and Kevin the Teenager back to life on stage. The evening ends with a question-and-answer session with the audience, where he discusses how his comedy works and what he is most proud of.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/harry-enfield-and-no-chums-63348/", "official_url": "https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/harry-enfield-and-no-chums-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a954778033a0fd8fe9e3d47c30691574093d63253eca8d8066408bd1f1302f79-2000.webp"}]}