{"title": "Potted Panto", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00Z", "place": "Apollo Theatre", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 31, W1D 7EZ London", "price": "GBP 30", "price_from": "30.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/search/form-for-venue/potted-panto-tickets/2026/12/06/2", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "occasion/christmas"], "description": "Potted Panto is a festive stage show that packs seven classic pantomimes into 70 hilarious minutes. The Olivier Award nominated celebration, performed by a dastardly double act, dashes through the biggest stories and best-loved characters of the panto world, from rubbing Aladdin's lamp to roaming Dick Whittington's London and getting Cinderella to the Ball. Full of madcap energy, terrible jokes and manic costume changes, it is recommended for families and fun whether you are six or 106. 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Written by Joel Horwood, who returns to the Lyric panto after his Aladdin in 2016, and directed by Robin Belfield, it sees the orphaned Cinderella forced to work as a servant by her evil step-family until a fairy godmother and a secret visit to a royal ball may change her fortunes. A talented cast brings the classic rags-to-riches story of true love and making wishes come true to life, though as a panto nothing goes exactly as you'd expect. A festive treat for the whole family, running about two hours including an interval, suitable for ages 6 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cinderella-lyric-hammersmith-63498/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5f92ce9531df8bdead096ddfadf5724477ae5cf2b58a40086ed9423281ddd163-600.webp"}, {"title": "Showstopper! 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The show runs about 60 minutes and returns for an October half-term run after a hit Christmas run last year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/showstopper-the-kids-show-38662/", "official_url": "https://sohotheatre.com/events/showstopper-the-kids-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d230434d6c4abf65d022ae8333bbe2b4fd081293c52c276411a9c5c8a4a6ba3b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Cinderella", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-01-10T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Palladium", "address": "Argyll Street 7-8, W1F 7TF London", "price": "GBP 10", "price_from": "66.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk/london-palladium", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/theatre/pantomime", "comedy"], "description": "Cinderella is a pantomime retelling of the classic rags-to-riches fairytale at the London Palladium, filled with spectacular costumes, dazzling special effects, and lots of laughter. Julian Clary stars as the Fairy Godmother's sassy counterpart, the Fairy Godfather, alongside comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reuniting onstage as the ugly stepsisters. The cast also includes panto legends Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Rob Madge, with Dex Lee as Prince Charming and Hope Dawe as Cinderella. In the story, Cinderella escapes her life as a servant for her cruel stepfamily when her fairy godfather helps her get to a royal ball, where she falls in love with a handsome prince.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/cinderella-63433/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f022bbf344c0ebb95e2153414085390b93200776af6709f7f300b9461df3d8b5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Penguin", "start": "2026-10-31T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£5 / £7 / £9", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "9.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/2344201/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["music/childrens-music", "stage/puppetry"], "description": "Penguin is a musical puppet show for children aged about 2 to 8 and their families, based on Polly Dunbar's award-winning picture book. It tells of Ben, who receives a penguin as a present; the penguin says nothing however hard Ben tries to entertain it, until a passing lion intervenes and Ben discovers something worth the wait. The show is made by Long Nose Puppets, who create colourful musical puppet shows full of surprises, with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. 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The brand-new play follows Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George as they get ready for the arrival of a new baby, with music, adventures and familiar characters along the way. The show is recommended for families and runs about 1 hour 20 minutes including an interval.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/peppa-pigs-big-family-show-63391/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6b3158ec3aca7fb18e1258c0002e907f80668a4831ecb504d945cff38aabb496-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "place": "The Puppet Theatre Barge", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["stage/puppetry"], "description": "A puppet show for children aged 3 to 7, based on the classic tale of The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse. 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It is created by award-winning theatre company Box Tale Soup, who return with this delightful new version. From Ratty's peaceful river bank to the frights and wicked weasels of the Wild Wood, it follows Mole and Ratty on their marvellous adventures alongside gruff old Badger and magnificent Mr. Toad. The show runs one hour without interval and is recommended for ages 5 and up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-wind-in-the-willows-73811/", "official_url": "https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/the-wind-in-the-willows/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9b11ccb8cb14b35eaa4a5a9bf7afec279b03434911ac27bd7cb0379ec44a5b7c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Live at the Empire with Nina Conti", "start": "2026-11-06T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Hackney Empire", "address": "Mare Street 291, E8 1EJ London", "price": "£25.50 - £27.50 (plus £1.50 per ticket online and over the phone)", "price_from": "25.50", "price_to": "27.50", "tickets_url": "", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "A comedy night at Hackney Empire, part of the Live at the Empire series. It is headlined by ventriloquist Nina Conti, known for performing with her Monkey puppet and for TV shows such as Live at the Apollo and Taskmaster. She is joined by Bridget Christie, Elis James, Julia Masli and John Tothill. 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It is a Peut-Être Theatre production directed by Daphna Attias, exploring the funny and frustrating parts of trying to fall asleep. Instead of stressful bedtime, the show makes sleep fun, magical and wonderfully silly, with soft cosy vibes, eclectic music and a bedtime story coming to life on stage. The performance lasts 55 minutes, includes a stay and play session afterwards, and aims to spark gentle chats between kids and parents about why sleep matters.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-sleep-show-63959/", "official_url": "https://polkatheatre.com/event/the-sleep-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cec01a36d798deccaa2f7def3eda8cee75ceaf69c2ee7b1dd42dcd28e4032e4f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Room on the Broom", "start": "2026-10-27T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Rose Theatre", "address": "High Street 24-26, KT1 1HL Kingston upon Thames", "price": "From £10", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "27.50", "tickets_url": "https://go.evvnt.com/3827537-0?pid=269", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["literature/childrens-books", "stage/theatre"], "description": "Room on the Broom Live On Stage is a theatre show for audiences aged 3 and up, adapted from the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, bring the tale of a witch and her cat whose broomstick picks up hitchhikers until it snaps in two just as a hungry dragon appears. The Olivier Award-nominated show runs 60 minutes with no interval, and babies are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/room-on-the-broom-37761/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9312450a3cba11521db4d0685897c9224ccff35ca2df73c4c5668139cc8fdb3b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Nina Conti (And Friends)", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00Z", "end": "2027-03-19T00:00:00Z", "place": "Leicester Square Theatre", "address": "Leicester Place 6, WC2H 7BX London", "price": "From £37 (includes a £2 venue restoration levy)", "price_from": "37.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/visit-us/ticketsolve-protect/", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "Nina Conti (And Friends) is a comedy show hosted by the award-winning comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti, joined by other acts. It is a monthly night featuring some of the acts she loves most, with more acts still to be confirmed. Conti has been seen on Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard's Good News, Sunday Night at the Palladium and QI. 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Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe directs and stars in this sassy, tongue-in-cheek version of the story. It follows the streetwise Jack, who sells his beloved cow for a tin of beans that sprouts into an enchanted beanstalk, sending him on an epic quest into the land of giants to face a fearsome giant and save his village. The show mixes laughs, larger-than-life characters and dazzling numbers with messages about community, courage and anti-greed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk-63397/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7b4debc46c1a5d28b0656fea7b72cce3f4e1fc405600443310aed94caaae9884-600.webp"}, {"title": "Oliver!", "start": "2026-10-29T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Gielgud Theatre", "address": "Shaftesbury Avenue 35, W1D 6AR London", "price": "from £20", "price_from": "20.00", "price_to": "99.50", "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/tickets/series/GIEOLI", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["stage/musical"], "description": "Oliver! is a musical playing at the Gielgud Theatre in Soho, booking until 14 March 2027. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, with songs by Lionel Bart, it tells of a young orphan on the run who falls in with a pickpocket and a gang led by a dodgier man, a tale from Dickens wrapped in timeless songs. The performance lasts approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including a 20 minute interval and includes gunfire and smoke. 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The line-up features MC Paul Thorne, Peter Brush, The Noise Next Door, Aurie Styla and Ninia Benjamin. The show is strictly for ages 18 and over and runs for approximately two hours.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/5-world-class-stand-up-comedians-60326/", "official_url": "https://london.thecomedystore.co.uk/event/the-best-in-stand-up/2026-10-29_19-30", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4f0d057c1042d006dc2c73405ce1aaaf5625c3415f6dd36da7f8419ead436976-1200.webp"}]}