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DIVERSITY  

Presents…  

SUPERNOVA  

CREATED BY ASHLEY BANJO

BRAND NEW SHOW

66 SHOWS IN 40 TOWNS AND CITIES

ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND, INCLUDING

Saturday 24 February 2024: Waterfront Hall, Belfast

(Matinee Performance)

ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST EVER TOURS

Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour,  Supernova.

The 66-date tour takes place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024.

Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 18 th  November via  ticketmaster.ie   and   www.waterfront.co.uk

Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour,  Supernova.  The 66-date tour takes place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 18 th  November* via  gigsandtours.com  and  ticketmaster.co.uk . Tickets for Belfast and Dublin will be available via  ticketmaster.ie .

Supernova  follows Diversity’s sold-out  Connected  tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.

Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 and have since sold out multiple UK and Irish tours, with countless television and live performances. Alongside preparing for their brand-new tour, and in keeping with their progressive, innovative nature, Diversity are currently preparing to launch  Diversity Studios , which will offer in person and live streamed dance classes.

Last month, Ashley Banjo was awarded an MBE for his services to dance. Alongside choreographing and performing with Diversity, Ashley has been committed to educating people on dance, becoming a judge on  Dancing on Ice,  and offering his expertise as a host and creative in the BAFTA nominated  The Real Full Monty  and International Emmy Award, Broadcast Award, and Royal Television Society Award winning  The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night . Ashley also had the honour of becoming a co-presenter at the Pride of Britain Awards last year, working alongside Carol Vorderman.

Jordan Banjo has also hosted a variety of TV shows, including two series of BBC 1’s  Primetime  and BAFTA-nominated show  The Greatest Dancer . Jordan along with Perri Kiely are also part of breakfast radio royalty, presenting Kiss Breakfast every weekday.

Diversity’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve. Collectively Diversity recently won Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020 at the British Academy Television Awards for their incredible Britain’s Got Talent routine, watch  here .

Diversity have also confirmed that they will be supporting anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust**, which provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Right now, millions of people across the country are facing a cost of living crisis as food and energy prices soar and families are feeling the biggest squeeze on incomes in a generation. Attendees on the tour are being invited to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations. All donations will be distributed to people in crisis across the 1,300 food bank centres in the Trussell Trust network. For more information on the items that are requested: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/ .

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DIVERSITY – SUPERNOVA UK TOUR

Fri 13 Oct                  Eastbourne Congress Theatre

Sat 14 Oct                 Eastbourne Congress Theatre  MATINEE

Tue 17 Oct                Northampton Derngate

Wed 18 Oct              Northampton Derngate

Fri 20 Oct                  Portsmouth Guildhall

Sat 21 Oct                 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

Sun 22 Oct                Nottingham Royal Concert Hall  MATINEE

Thu 26 Oct                Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Fri 27 Oct                  Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sat 28 Oct                 Truro Hall for Cornwall  MATINEE + EVENING

Wed 01 Nov             Dundee Caird Hall

Thu 02 Nov               Edinburgh Usher Hall

Fri 03 Nov                 Perth Concert Hall

Sat 04 Nov                Glasgow SEC Armadillo  MATINEE + EVENING

Wed 08 Nov             Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Sat 11 Nov                Swansea Arena  MATINEE

Sun 12 Nov               Cardiff International Arena  MATINEE

Wed 15 Nov             Reading Hexagon

Thu 16 Nov               Reading Hexagon

Fri 17 Nov                  Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Sat 18 Nov                Birmingham Alexandra Theatre  MATINEE + EVENING

Wed 22 Nov             Oxford New Theatre

Wed 31 Jan               Carlisle Sands Centre

Thu 01 Feb                Carlisle Sands Centre

Sat 03 Feb                 Blackpool Opera House  MATINEE + EVENING

Wed 07 Feb              Bradford St Georges Hall

Fri 09 Feb                  London Palladium

Sat 10 Feb                 London Palladium  MATINEE + EVENING

Thu 15 Feb                Gateshead Sage 1

Fri 16 Feb                  Stockton Globe

Sat 17 Feb                 Sheffield City Hall  MATINEE + EVENING

Sun 18 Feb                Hull Bonus Arena  MATINEE

Tue 20 Feb                Leicester De Montfort Hall

Wed 21 Feb              Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre

Sat 24 Feb                 Belfast Waterfront  MATINEE

Sun 25 Feb                Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre  MATINEE

Wed 28 Feb              Bristol Hippodrome

Thu 29 Feb                Bristol Hippodrome

Sat 02 Mar                Bournemouth International Centre  MATINEE + EVENING

Sun 03 Mar               Brighton Centre  MATINEE + EVENING

Thu 07 Mar               York Grand Opera House

Fri 08 Mar                 York Grand Opera House

Sat 09 Mar                Harrogate Convention Centre  MATINEE

Tue 12 Mar               Peterborough New Theatre

Fri 15 Mar                 Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre

Sat 16 Mar                Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre  MATINEE + EVENING

Wed 20 Mar             Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre

Thu 21 Mar               Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre

Fri 22 Mar                 Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Sat 23 Mar                Southend Cliffs Pavilion  MATINEE

Tue 26 Mar               Ipswich Regent

Wed 27 Mar             Ipswich Regent

Fri 29 Mar                 Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Sat 30 Mar                Southend Cliffs Pavilion  MATINEE

Wed 03 Apr               Guildford G Live

Thu 04 Apr                Guildford G Live

Sat 06 Apr                  Wolverhampton Civic Hall  MATINEE

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• Tue 16 Apr Leicester, De Montfort Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 14 Apr Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Thu 11 Apr → Sat 13 Apr Eastbourne, Congress Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Mon 8 Apr → Tue 9 Apr Nottingham, Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 7 Apr Hull, Connexin Live Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 6 Apr Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 2 Apr → Thu 4 Apr Guildford, G Live Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 26 Mar → Wed 27 Mar Ipswich, Regent Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 22 Mar → Sun 31 Mar Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Wed 20 Mar → Thu 21 Mar Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 17 Mar Brighton Centre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 15 Mar → Sat 16 Mar Salford, The Lowry Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 12 Mar → Wed 13 Mar Peterborough New Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 9 Mar Harrogate Convention Centre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Thu 7 Mar → Fri 8 Mar York, Grand Opera House Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Mon 4 Mar Portsmouth Guildhall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 3 Mar Brighton Centre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 2 Mar The BIC, Bournemouth Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 27 Feb → Fri 1 Mar The Bristol Hippodrome Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 24 Feb Belfast, Waterfront Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Wed 21 Feb → Thu 22 Feb Llandudno, Venue Cymru Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 20 Feb Leicester, De Montfort Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 18 Feb Hull, Connexin Live Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 17 Feb Sheffield City Hall and Memorial Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 16 Feb Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton Globe Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Wed 14 Feb → Thu 15 Feb Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 11 Feb Portsmouth Guildhall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 9 Feb → Sat 10 Feb London Palladium Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 6 Feb → Wed 7 Feb Bradford, St George's Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 3 Feb Blackpool Winter Gardens Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Thu 1 Feb → Fri 2 Feb Carlisle, The Sands Centre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Mon 29 Jan → Wed 31 Jan Northampton, Royal & Derngate Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour

December 2023

• Sat 9 Dec → Sun 31 Dec Southampton, Mayflower Theatre Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diversity, Christopher Biggins

November 2023

• Wed 22 Nov → Thu 23 Nov New Theatre Oxford Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 17 Nov → Sun 19 Nov Birmingham, The Alexandra Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Wed 15 Nov → Thu 16 Nov Reading, Hexagon Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sun 12 Nov Utilita Arena Cardiff Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 11 Nov Swansea Arena Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Tue 7 Nov → Wed 8 Nov Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 4 Nov → Sun 5 Nov Glasgow, SEC Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 3 Nov Perth Theatre & Concert Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Thu 2 Nov Edinburgh, Usher Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Wed 1 Nov Dundee, Caird Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour

October 2023

• Sat 28 Oct → Sun 29 Oct Truro, Hall For Cornwall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Wed 25 Oct → Fri 27 Oct Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Sat 21 Oct → Sun 22 Oct Nottingham, Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 20 Oct Portsmouth Guildhall Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Mon 16 Oct → Wed 18 Oct Northampton, Royal & Derngate Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Thu 12 Oct → Sat 14 Oct Eastbourne, Congress Theatre Diversity - Supernova Tour
• Fri 26 May → Sun 28 May Port Talbot, Old Park Farm In It Together Festival 2023 The Kooks, Jake Bugg, James Bay, Kelis, Toploader…

October 2022

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• Sun 19 Jun Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion Diversity - Connected 2022 (Matinee)
• Sat 18 Jun Southend-on-Sea, Cliffs Pavilion Diversity - Connected 2022
• Thu 16 Jun Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton Globe Diversity - Connected 2022
• Wed 15 Jun Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton Globe Diversity - Connected 2022
• Tue 14 Jun Birmingham, The Alexandra Theatre Diversity - Connected 2022
• Mon 13 Jun Birmingham, The Alexandra Theatre Diversity - Connected 2022
• Sat 11 Jun Ipswich, Regent Theatre Diversity - Connected 2022
• Fri 10 Jun Ipswich, Regent Theatre Diversity - Connected 2022
• Tue 7 Jun Swansea Arena Diversity - Connected 2022
• Mon 6 Jun The Bristol Hippodrome Diversity - Connected 2022
• Sun 5 Jun The Bristol Hippodrome Diversity - Connected 2022
• Fri 3 Jun Dublin, 3Arena Diversity - Connected 2022 (Matinee Show)
• Thu 2 Jun Belfast, Waterfront Hall Diversity - Connected 2022
• Tue 31 May New Theatre Oxford Diversity - Connected 2022
• Mon 30 May New Theatre Oxford Diversity - Connected 2022
• Sun 29 May Brighton Centre Diversity - Connected 2022
• Sat 28 May The BIC, Bournemouth Diversity - Connected 2022
• Thu 26 May Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre Diversity - Connected 2022
• Wed 25 May Stoke-on-Trent, Regent Theatre Diversity - Connected 2022
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• Wed 18 May Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Diversity - Connected 2022
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• Sat 14 May Utilita Arena Cardiff Diversity - Connected 2022 (Matinee Show)
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DIVERSITY ANNOUNCE UK AND IRELAND TOUR FOR BRAND NEW SHOW 'SUPERNOVA'

Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour, Supernova. The 66-date tour takes place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024. Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.

Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 and have since sold out multiple UK and Irish tours, with countless television and live performances. Alongside preparing for their brand-new tour, and in keeping with their progressive, innovative nature, Diversity are currently preparing to launch Diversity Studios , which will offer in person and live streamed dance classes.

Last month, Ashley Banjo was awarded an MBE for his services to dance. Alongside choreographing and performing with Diversity, Ashley has been committed to educating people on dance, becoming a judge on Dancing on Ice, and offering his expertise as a host. Jordan Banjo has also hosted a variety of TV shows, including two series of BBC 1’s Primetime and BAFTA-nominated show The Greatest Dancer. Jordan along with Perri Kiely are also part of breakfast radio royalty, presenting Kiss Breakfast every weekday.

Diversity’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve. Collectively Diversity recently won Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020 at the British Academy Television Awards for their incredible Britain’s Got Talent routine.

Diversity have also confirmed that they will be supporting anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust*, which provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Right now, millions of people across the country are facing a cost of living crisis as food and energy prices soar and families are feeling the biggest squeeze on incomes in a generation. Attendees on the tour are being invited to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations. All donations will be distributed to people in crisis across the 1,300 food bank centres in the Trussell Trust network. For more information on the items that are requested: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/.

Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 18th November** via gigsandtours.com and ticketmaster.co.uk . Tickets for Belfast and Dublin will be available via ticketmaster.ie.

* For UK dates only

** Tickets for Southend go on sale in January

DIVERSITY – SUPERNOVA UK TOUR   2023  Fri 13 Oct - Eastbourne Congress Theatre  Sat 14 Oct - Eastbourne Congress Theatre MATINEE  Tue 17 Oct - Northampton Derngate  Wed 18 Oct - Northampton Derngate  Fri 20 Oct - Portsmouth Guildhall  Sat 21 Oct - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall  Sun 22 Oct - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall MATINEE  Thu 26 Oct - Aylesbury Waterside Theatre  Fri 27 Oct - Aylesbury Waterside Theatre  Sat 28 Oct - Truro Hall for Cornwall MATINEE + EVENING   Wed 01 Nov - Dundee Caird Hall  Thu 02 Nov - Edinburgh Usher Hall  Fri 03 Nov - Perth Concert Hall  Sat 04 Nov - Glasgow SEC Armadillo MATINEE + EVENING  Wed 08 Nov - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall  Sat 11 Nov - Swansea Arena MATINEE  Sun 12 Nov - Cardiff International Arena MATINEE  Wed 15 Nov - Reading Hexagon  Thu 16 Nov - Reading Hexagon  Fri 17 Nov - Birmingham Alexandra Theatre  Sat 18 Nov - Birmingham Alexandra Theatre MATINEE + EVENING  Wed 22 Nov - Oxford New Theatre 

2024  Wed 31 Jan - Carlisle Sands Centre  Thu 01 Feb - Carlisle Sands Centre  Sat 03 Feb - Blackpool Opera House MATINEE + EVENING  Wed 07 Feb - Bradford St Georges Hall  Fri 09 Feb - London Palladium  Sat 10 Feb - London Palladium MATINEE + EVENING  Thu 15 Feb - Gateshead Sage 1  Fri 16 Feb - Stockton Globe  Sat 17 Feb - Sheffield City Hal MATINEE + EVENING  Sun 18 Feb - Hull Bonus Arena MATINEE  Tue 20 Feb - Leicester De Montfort Hall  Wed 21 Feb - Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre  Sat 24 Feb - Belfast waterfront MATINEE  Sun 25 Feb - Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre MATINEE  Wed 28 Feb - Bristol Hippodrome  Thu 29 Feb - Bristol Hippodrome  Sat 02 Mar - Bournemouth International Centre MATINEE + EVENING  Sun 03 Mar - Brighton Centre MATINEE + EVENING  Thu 07 Mar - York Grand Opera House  Fri 08 Mar - York Grand Opera House  Sat 09 Mar - Harrogate Convention Centre MATINEE  Tue 12 Mar - Peterborough New Theatre  Fri 15 Mar - Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre  Sat 16 Mar - Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre MATINEE + EVENING  Wed 20 Mar - Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre  Thu 21 Mar - Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre  Fri 22 Mar - Southend Cliffs Pavilion  Sat 23 Mar - Southend Cliffs Pavilion MATINEE  Tue 26 Mar - Ipswich Regent  Wed 27 Mar - Ipswich Regent  Fri 29 Mar - Southend Cliffs Pavilion  Sat 30 Mar - Southend Cliffs Pavilion MATINEE  Wed 03 Apr - Guildford G Live  Thu 04 Apr - Guildford G Live  Sat 06 Apr - Wolverhampton Civic Hall MATINEE   

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Street dance troupe Diversity has announced a new UK and Ireland tour .

The dance superstars were formed in 2007 and are best known for winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent back in 2009, beating Susan Boyle in the live final.

Over the past 12 years, the band has amassed a legion of fans and continues to captivate audiences with impressive dance moves.

Now the group will be touring the country, including Ireland, throughout 2023 and 2024, on a tour called Supernova.

What is Supernova?

Supernova is the new show created by the group’s frontman, Ashley Banjo , and follows the group’s sold-out Connected tour. It plays 66 dates across the UK and Ireland, kicking off in October 2023.

Diversity will be supporting the Trussell Trust charity , which provides emergency food and support.

Attendees are invited to bring food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for cash donations.

Where is Diversity going on tour?

Tour locations in 2023.

• Eastbourne Congress Theatre
• Northampton Derngate
• Portsmouth Guildhall
• Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
• Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
• Oct Truro Hall for Cornwall
• Dundee Caird Hall
• Edinburgh Usher Hall
• Concert Hall
• Glasgow SEC Armadillo
• Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
• Swansea Arena
• Cardiff International Arena
• Reading Hexagon
• Birmingham Alexandra Theatre
• Oxford New Theatre

Tour locations in 2024

• Carlisle Sands Centre
• Blackpool Opera House
• Bradford St Georges Hall
• London Palladium, Gateshead
• Stockton Globe
• Sheffield City Hall
• Hull Bonus Arena
• Leicester De Montfort Hall
• Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre
• Belfast waterfront
• Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre
• Bristol Hippodrome
• Bournemouth International Centre
• Brighton Centre
• York Grand Opera House
• Harrogate Convention Centre
• Peterborough New Theatre
• Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre
• Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre
• Southend Cliffs Pavilion
• Ipswich Regent

How to get Diversity tour tickets

Supernova tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 18, via gigsandtours.com and ticketmaster.co.uk . Tickets for Belfast and Dublin will be available via ticketmaster.ie with VIP tickets available at www.sjm-vip.com . However, Southend tickets will not be available until January 2023.

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Dance troupe Diversity have announced presale tickets for their upcoming Supernova tour that will stop in 44 towns and cities across the UK.

Founded by dancer and presenter Ashley Banjo , the group rose to fame during their stint on Britain’s Got Talent and, more than a decade on, they’re still going strong.

Giving fans across the country something to look forward to, they released a video teasing the extravaganza that’s set to be one of their biggest tours yet.

Calling it The Supernova Tour, presale tickets will go on sale this Friday, November 18 at 10am for locations including Eastbourne, Northampton, Nottingham, Portsmouth and Cornwall.

Posting an explosive reel hinting at what audiences can expect from the event, the announcement said: ‘We’re so excited to announce we will be touring with a brand new show!

‘THE SUPERNOVA TOUR! We can’t wait to create something special for you all!

‘Tickets go on general sale 10am Friday 18th November and presale starts this Thursday at 10am. Hit the link in our bio for more info [sic]’.

Fans were quick to virtually share their delight and excitement following the news as congratulatory comments poured in.

One wrote: ‘Can I afford it?! Nope but will I be there Yes yes I will!!! [sic]’

‘Yesssss can’t wait to see you again!! [sic]’, was another’s response.

Members of the group took time out to share their own joy at heading back out on the road with Perri Kiely posting: ‘HERE WE GO AGAIN!! [sic]’ and wife of Ashley, Francesca confirming: ‘It’s happening’.

Beginning next October, the tour schedule will continue on into 2024 where it will finish its run in April 2024 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.

This new showcase follows in the wake of the troop’s current sold-out Connected tour that combined comedic routines with routines that made statements on human connectivity.

Never ones to shy away from promoting activism through dance, the group made their mark after winning a Bafta for their take on The Black Lives Matter movement during a performance on Britain’s Got Talent .

Bagging them the award for Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020, the routine that walked viewers through what happened to George Floyd and the incident’s aftermath, caused a stir after receiving thousands of Ofcom complaints .

Diversity's tour dates:

Fri Oct 13 Eastbourne Congress Theatre

Sat Oct 14 Eastbourne Congress Theatre MATINEE

Tue Oct 17 Northampton Derngate

Wed Oct 18 Northampton Derngate

Fri Oct 20 Portsmouth Guildhall

Sat Oct 21 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

Sun Oct 22 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall MATINEE

Thu Oct 26 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Fri Oct 27 Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sat Oct 28 Truro Hall for Cornwall MATINEE + EVENING

Wed Nov 1 Dundee Caird Hall

Thu Nov 2 Edinburgh Usher Hall

Fri Nov 3 Perth Concert Hall

Sat Nov 4 Glasgow SEC Armadillo MATINEE + EVENING

Wed Nov 8 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Sat Nov 11 Swansea Arena MATINEE

Sun Nov 12 Cardiff International Arena MATINEE

Wed Nov 15 Reading Hexagon

Thu Nov 16 Reading Hexagon

Fri Nov 17 Birmingham Alexandra Theatre

Sat Nov 18 Birmingham Alexandra Theatre MATINEE + EVENING

Wed Nov 22 Oxford New Theatre

WedJan 31 Carlisle Sands Centre

Thu Feb 1 Carlisle Sands Centre

Sat Feb 3 Blackpool Opera House MATINEE + EVENING

Wed Feb 7 Bradford St Georges Hall

FriFeb 9 London Palladium

Sat Feb 10 London Palladium MATINEE + EVENING

Thu Feb 15 Gateshead Sage

Fri Feb 16 Stockton Globe

Sat Feb 17 Sheffield City Hall MATINEE + EVENING

Sun Feb 18 Hull Bonus Arena MATINEE

Tue Feb 20 Leicester De Montfort Hall

Wed Feb 21 Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre

Sat Feb 24 Belfast Waterfront MATINEE

Sun Feb 25 Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre MATINEE

Wed Feb 28 Bristol Hippodrome

Thu Feb 29 Bristol Hippodrome

Sat Mar 2 Bournemouth International Centre MATINEE + EVENING

Sun Mar 3 Brighton Centre MATINEE + EVENING

Thu Mar 7 York Grand Opera House

Fri Mar 8 York Grand Opera House

Sat Mar 9 Harrogate Convention Centre MATINEE

Tue Mar 12 Peterborough New Theatre

Fri Mar 15 Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre

SatMar 16 Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre MATINEE + EVENING

Wed Mar 20 Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre

Thu Mar 21 Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre

Fri Mar 22 Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Sat Mar 23 Southend Cliffs Pavilion MATINEE

Tue Mar 26 Ipswich Regent

Wed Mar 27 Ipswich Regent

Fri Mar 29 Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Sat Mar 30 Southend Cliffs Pavilion MATINEE

Wed Apr 3 Guildford G Live

Thu Apr 4 Guildford G Live

Sat Apr 6 Wolverhampton Civic Hall MATINEE

Tickets for their Wolverhampton shows are available through AXS here , with other shows available through Ticketmaster .

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What's on in The West End theatres.  In London's bustling entertainment district you can explore endless shopping streets, countless buzzing restaurants and bars as well as the world-famous West End Theatres showcasing  the best plays and musicals in the world.  

London's West End hosts a spectacular line up of West End shows in some of the most notable theatres in the world. To name just a few: The Mousetrap at St Martin’s Theatre; Les Misérables at The Sondheim Theatre; The Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre; The Woman In Black at Fortune Theatre; Mamma Mia! at Novello Theatre ;  Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre; Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre; Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre; Only Fools and Horses at the Theatre Royal Haymarket; Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre; The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre; Pretty Woman The Musical at the Savoy Theatre; Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre; Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre, Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre and The Book of Mormon at The Prince of Wales Theatre.

A trip to London’s West End isn't complete without seeing a theatre show!  So which show will you choose?

Check out the latest and upcoming West End Theatre shows below! 

Wicked The Musical

Congratulations to Wicked on their 6000th performance in the West End!Wicked, the West End musical phenomenon and “London’s No.1 show” (LBC), is playing at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre!With music and lyrics by multi-Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of...

Mrs. Doubtfire - The Musical

Direct from a sensational run up in Manchester — where it played to sold-out crowds and standing ovations — the new comedy musical MRS. DOUBTFIRE - THE MUSICAL is ready to dazzle and delight at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 12 May 2023! Daniel Hillard, a struggling, out-of-work actor, will do...

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Back To The Future - The Musical

Welcome to Hill Valley! Take an electrifying ride back in time as the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London’s West End as a ground-breaking new musical adventure!Strap yourself in for a thrilling theatrical experience!When BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL hits 88mph, you’re gonna see some...

Les Misérables: Staged Concert

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables is now open at London’s Sondheim Theatre.This brilliant new staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “perfect...

The Phantom Of The Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera has returned to its home, Her Majesty’s Theatre and is now celebrating it’s 35th anniversary in London’s West End.Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story, starring double Olivier Award nominee Killian Donnelly as The Phantom, Lucy St. Louis...

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is the complicated life story of a global rock star masterfully portrayed as the musical chronicles Tina Turner’s astronomical rise to fame. It wouldn’t be a true tribute without her smash hit songs - and this musical delivers. You can look forward to songs...

Disney’s The Lion King

Now in its 22nd year at London’s Lyceum Theatre, Disney’s The Lion King is a unique theatrical event seen by over 110 million people worldwide.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap has become the longest running show of any kind in the world by keeping audiences on the edge of their seat in this masterful whodunit by the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. A snowstorm closes in on a guest house, trapping a group of strangers inside with a...

The Play That Goes Wrong

RETURNING FOR YET ANOTHER CALAMITOUS RUN!We can’t believe it either!Mischief’s multi award-winning international smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is returning to Malvern, following previous sell-out successes!The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does!...

The Book Of Mormon

After stunning audiences on both Broadway and the West End, winning 9 Tony Awards - including Best Musical - and even winning a Grammy award for the soundtrack, The Book of Mormon is rapidly becoming a theatrical phenomenon. Comedy duo Trey Parker and Matt Stone - the geniuses behind the...

Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is touring the UK for the very first time in 2023/2024 and is coming to Manchester Palace Theatre for a 15 week season from Saturday 11 November 2023.

Frozen - The Musical

Disney’s FROZEN – the beloved animated film that always gives us chills – is now playing in London’s West End.For the first time in forever, Elsa and Anna’s story is brought to life in this heart-melting theatrical production.With incredible special effects, jaw-dropping scenery, and all the songs you know and...

Choir Of Man

THE WORLDWIDE SMASH HIT IS COMING TO THE WEST END! Welcome to the CHOIR OF MAN - the best night in your local you've ever had. It's a party, it's a concert, it's a lock in like no other. Featuring breath-taking reinventions of chart topping hits from artists including Guns'N'Roses,...

Matilda The Musical (london)

Matilda arrived at The Cambridge Theatre with a dream selection of talent assembling under the banner of a Royal Shakespeare Company production. ...

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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Established in 1932, the multi-award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is one of the largest theatres in London (1,240 seats) and situated in the beautiful surroundings of a Royal Park. Passionate about producing first class theatre for and in our unique setting which inspires, challenges and entertains, we received the...

Ambassadors Theatre

Found on West Street, London, The Ambassadors Theatre is one of the smallest West End theatres, but nevertheless still mighty. It has been open for over 100 years and was once home to Britain’s longest-running show: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. The murder mystery opened at The Ambassadors on 25th November...

Apollo Theatre

The Apollo Theatre is a grade II listed theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue which first opened in 1901 with American musical comedy: The Belle of Bohemia. Since then, this famous London West End stage has a seen a number of iconic productions from R.C Sheriff’s Journeys End to Richard III and...

Arts Theatre

The Arts Theatre, the winner of Best Theatrical Venue in 2016, is an independent commercial theatre in the heart of London’s West End. The main house seats 350 people and has been operating since 1927. It also includes two studios that are often used for production rehearsals and workshops. Visit...

Cambridge Theatre

The Cambridge Theatre is part of LW Theatres, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family of theatres in London’s West End located close to Covent Garden and Leicester Square. The theatre is home to Matilda, which is the venues longest ever running show. Book your tickets now to see the award-winning tale of...

Criterion Theatre

The Criterion Theatre was first intended to be a concert hall in the early 1870s. Now a popular London West End venue, successful shows include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, and it was recently home to side-splittingly funny show, Comedy about a Bank Robbery. Book your tickets for upcoming...

Dominion Theatre

The Dominion Theatre is one of the largest theatrical venues in London, located directly above Tottenham Court Road station. The West End venue has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment project to restore the theatre to its original 1929 grandeur. With the venue beautifully decorated in 1929 art deco and Portland...

Duchess Theatre

A theatre in the West End of London and one of the smallest proscenium arched West End theatres, this intimate theatre is located only a short walk from Covent Garden and River Thames, giving theatregoers plenty to get involved with pre and post-theatre showings.  The Duchess Theatre is located on...

Duke of York's Theatre

Duke of York Theatre brings classic and contemporary dramas to London’s West End. The theatre was designed by Emden and was first known as the Trafalgar Theatre and soon became the Duke of Yorks in 1895 to honour the future King George V.Located in London's West End The Duke of...

Fortune Theatre

The Fortune is one of Covent Garden’s smallest theatres. This intimate and atmospheric London arena is home to the brilliantly terrifying live theatre production ‘The Woman in Black’. It first began it 1989 and is currently celebrating 25 years in the West End. Experience the thrill and book tickets today.Explore...

Garrick Theatre

The Garrick Theatre in London's West End is fondly known as a venue for comedies and comedy-dramas - staying true to its financer playwright W.S Gilbert, the author of popular comic operas and over 75 plays. The venue hosts a range of award winning performances including comedy, plays, and more....

Gielgud Theatre

Gielgud Theatre has stood proudly on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue since its opening in 1906. This West End theatre has staged some popular premieres from the works of Alan Ayckbourn and Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, ‘An Ideal Husband’ and ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’. Visit this popular West End venue...

Harold Pinter Theatre

The Harold Pinter Theatre opened on 15 October 1881 and the theatre's reputation grew through the First World War. The range of work the Theatre has staged includes hugely popular shows such as Savages and The Rocky Horror Show. Get your tickets for upcoming shows at the Harold Pinter Theatre...

Her Majesty's Theatre

Her Majesty's Theatre is part of LW Theatres, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family of theatres in London’s West End. It is located in the City of Westminster, and depending on whether we have a male or female monarch, the name of the theatre changes. During the years 1901-1952, it was known...

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Alfie's Soho

Piano Bar Soho

Stereo (london), the green room at 21soho, the libra theatre cafe, the revelry, explore the west end, cinnamon bazaar covent garden.

Cinnamon Bazaar is a veritable paradise for fans of the theatre, with the West End packed full of fantastic shows. Luckily for discerning diners, Cinnamon Bazaar is offering pre- and post-theatre menus for those with a curtain to catch or a serious case of the post-show munchies.We have a special...

La Bodega Negra Restaurant

La Bodega Negra Restaurant is a complex space of sumptuously decorated rooms, glowing with mystery and exclusivity. The cuisine is high octane Mexican – traditional, authentic, yet with it's own creative twist. The restaurant is a secret cellar, an undiscovered gem – a deconstructed glamorous party scene, with DJ’s and...

The Alchemist St Martin's Lane

STEP INTO SPLENDOUR AT ST MARTIN’S LANE, LONDONA cocktail bar and restaurant unlike any other! Our St. Martin’s Lane venue sits at the heart of Covent Garden, a location that didn’t just survive the great fire of London – it rose from the ashes to become one of the most...

Joe Allen Restaurant

Legendary for a good reason, a discreet entrance in Covent Garden with a simple plaque on the walls invites you to enter the legendary Joe Allen Restaurant. The best kept secret of the London crowd: its laid back charms and wholesome food have kept the capital's diners returning for more....

Sanctum Soho Restaurant

Encompassing the spirit of the hotel, Wild Heart is a stylish modern British restaurant and bar open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, coffee, cocktails and afternoon tea.

M Restaurant

Leading the exciting new dining scene emerging in Victoria – M is a multi-faceted venue comprising of a Wine Bar and Tasting Room, Cocktail Bar, Private Dining and award-winning restaurants.This Victoria bar and grill offers an eclectic selection of the world’s best rich and tender steaks, including the Australian Wagyu...

Amalfi Ristorante - Argyll Street

Escape to Amalfi, a dining experience inspired by the relaxed warmth of the Amalfi Coast in the heart of Soho. Our contemporary Italian restaurant focuses on elevated simplicity, serving sourdough pizzas, pasta and fresh seafood alongside an exciting cocktail menu. Find us just minutes from Oxford Circus station, across from...

Bantof is an intimate restaurant offers a unique dining experience with sharing plates, art and music, creating a cosy and relaxed environment combining the quirkiness of old Soho, good food and creative talent.

Meat & Wine Co.

Bringing something new to Mayfair restaurantsThe Meat & Wine Co offers a sophisticated steakhouse with Afro-centric roots in the heart of Mayfair.A uniquely curated steak programme including in-house dry-aged steaks, a hand-selected wine list representing some of the most revered names in winemaking from around the world, and an intimate,...

Enter Jeru, a welcoming world that encapsulates the smells, flavours, ingredients and cooking techniques that transport you across Eastern Mediterranean countries, cuisines, and cultures.Jeru transcends the concept of traditional Eastern Mediterranean cuisine into a lifestyle that exists in the here and now, and offers a fine dining experience that converges...

Stereo Covent Garden

Consulting on the food is Chef-Restaurateur Andrew Clarke (Acme Fire Cult, and formerly of Brunswick House, St Leonards, Pilot Light Campaign), offering a menu of American inspired bar classics to those dining in the restaurant, as well as lighter snacks available throughout the entire venue until late. The restaurant will...

Frog by Adam Handling

Frog by Adam Handling opened in September 2017 as the flagship restaurant for the Adam Handling Restaurant Group. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, the dishes served at Frog by Adam Handling showcase Adam’s talent for combining technical savvy with the freshest seasonal produce and exciting flavour pairings.Frog by...

“From its discreet entrance to its elegantly dressed room, Umu has always been a restaurant for that special occasion. Courteous service adds to the experience, with the team able to offer helpful advice, whether guests are experienced Japanophiles or those simply wishing to learn moreThe restaurant is influenced by the...

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Covent Garden, Cicchetti offers a tantalizing pre-theatre dining experience. Cicchetti epitomises chic, all-day dining with an Italian flair.Our culinary ethos is straightforward yet sublime: each dish is meticulously prepared to order, showcasing the finest Italian ingredients, and our menu evolves with the seasons to...

Step into the exquisite world of Fumo London, nestled in the heart of lively Covent Garden. Radiating elegance and charm, Fumo is a haven for discerning diners seeking sophistication before a thrilling theatre performance. Enjoy a spacious dining area, adorned in soft hues with a touch of the exotic, which...

Spaghetti House

Spaghetti House Woodstock Street, in the heart of Oxford Street/Bond Street and is an oasis for shoppers & local businesses. Open all day from 11.30, offering plenty of tasty Italian dishes, whether you prefer to pick & share or tuck into a good plate of pasta, a refreshing & healthy...

Broadwick Soho Dining & Bars

Our restaurants and bars offer something unique for every time of the day and for every occasion. Enjoy a barista-made coffee or evening aperitivo at Bar Jackie, Broadwick Soho’s vibrant street-level café. Head downstairs to Dear Jackie for classic Italian gastronomy with a modern twist – and a decadent atmosphere....

The first Mildreds opened on Greek Street in 1988. Our ambition was to serve delicious vegetarian food to the discerning inhabitants and nighthawks of Soho that was anything but bland or boring. Fast forward over 35 years and we’ve expanded beyond our Soho base with restaurants in Covent Garden, Camden...

Victory House Hotel

Located on London's iconic Leicester Square, Victory House London offers contemporary accommodation in the heart of London. Just minutes from Soho and Piccadilly Circus, the hotel offers rooms with free WiFi.All rooms feature luxury mattresses and rainfall showers, bathrobes, as well as Samsung Smart TVs. Complimentary water is also provided.Guests...

Green Rooms

Green Rooms is a unique arts-led hotel & hostel that offers affordable accommodation in a striking late art deco building. It is situated opposite Wood Green Tube station, just 12 minutes from Kings Cross Station, close to Finsbury Park and a ten minutes’ walk from Alexandra Palace.The Piccadilly Line takes...

The Resident Soho

The Resident Soho is an oasis of calm in the centre of London's most vibrant and buzzing neighbourhood of Soho. A stone's throw from some of the best shopping, bars and restaurants in the capital, as well as its world-famous West End theatres, and just a 5 minute stroll from...

The Hoxton, Holborn

A stone’s throw from Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Bloomsbury and Farringdon, in Holborn, you’re never far from anything — especially with the Piccadilly line and all those 55 buses. Midtown, as the locals now call it, has plenty of bars and restaurants to check out, hidden green spaces to get...

Benefitting from the characteristics of both a luxury boutique hotel as well as the added amenities of longer stay residences, The Gate provides every guest with their perfect home within the City. Every one of the 189 apartments at The Gate has been carefully designed to create a beautiful space...

Morgan Hotel

Welcoming our guests like good friends since 1978, our hotel is located in the heart of the capital and has comfortable rooms for everybody, from solo backpackers to sightseeing families. Our rooms come with all the added extras you need to feel at home. The British Museum, West End shopping,...

KARMA SANCTUM SOHO HOTEL-LONDON

Our rates can change seasonally and we always advise to book directly with the hotel as we can cater to and customise your stay to suit your requirements.Follow the link ON THE LEFT to check current rates and availability at Sanctum Soho. If you are interested in a group booking...

Athenaeum Hotel

Embodying five-star luxury with an independent spirit, our award-winning, family-run hotel is located in the heart of Mayfair, opposite Royal Green Park. Our rooms, suites and residences epitomise our proud heritage, championing bespoke British craftsmanship with a nod to Art Deco roots. With Michelin-starred chefs The Galvin Brothers at the...

The Rockwell Boutique Hotel

The Rockwell is situated in the heart of Central London in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the perfect starting point for sightseeing. There are a huge range of places to visit in the local area. After a day or evening out, The Rockwell offers a tranquil respite from...

Page8 Hotel

Page Hotels is to open its second property this autumn, with the addition of a 138-room hotel close to London’s Trafalgar Square.The group opened its first property, Page 148, in Hong Kong earlier this year, with the aim of “offering luxury lifestyle accommodation with style and sophistication, in central locations,...

The Grazing Goat Boutique Hotel

A hotel in West London offering a countryside feel. The Grazing Goat offers a relaxed boutique- style getaway in the heart of London. For a luxurious stay with newly refurbished hotel rooms with king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms. Make the most of your London getaway with pub accommodation that ticks...

Barclay House London

You’ll find a great experience in a myriad of small details at Barclay House London: freshly pressed 600-thread count linens, orthopedic mattresses by Tempur or Beautyrest, hypoallergenic pillows, true double-door closets with “no fumble” clothes hangers, large working sash windows with wooden plantation-style shutters and plenty of sunshine, extra long...

The Stafford London

Located in the heart of St James’s, The Stafford London is just moments from the very best of London, from iconic landmarks to world famous shopping,Theatres, galleries and boutiques. Easy access to Green Park and Piccadilly underground stations make it the perfect base when travelling around London; whether for business...

The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel

A stylish retreat in the heart of Chelsea.Step inside and discover an indulgent city hideaway where every detail weaves together past and present.If walls could talk, the Cadogan would have some captivating stories to tell. The hotel has long been a playground for socialites and bohemians like Oscar Wilde and...

Broadwick Soho

This new hotel has been crafted from the love of the past and excitement for the future and will be imaginative across every detail. Brudnizki took inspiration from the gritty glamour, but also eclectic and diverse history of Soho, describing the hotel as “Studio 54 meets your eccentric godmother’s Soho...

ICEBAR London

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Firebar London

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ZODIAC Bar is one of London’s newest addition to the LGBTQ+ venues uniquely situated between Soho and Camden – offering a safe and welcoming place for the entire rainbow family and its allies.The concept started with small, humble pop up events in various venues until it became its own entity...

The Scotch of St James

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.Quaglinos Restaurant

Try our new dishes that have been carefully curated by our Executive Head Chef Jack.Join us every Saturday for bottomless champagne, delicious brunch dishes, and live music!Join us from Monday until Thursday and enjoy our Prix Fixe 3-course menu for £39 including a glass of bubbles, and live music of...

Flight Club Bloomsbury

A winning destination day or night, whether you’re enjoying Andrea, our fairground horse, and stained-glass windows upstairs or heading downstairs for an intimate gathering with friends around a show stopping carousel bar (the only one of its kind in London!).  Fit with beautiful portraits, stunning murals (perhaps a little cheeky,...

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Belfast Mela is back! – 23 to 29 Aug

Northern Ireland’s largest cultural diversity festival, the 15th Belfast Mela, sponsored by Sensata Technologies will take place across the city this year starting on Monday 23 August and running until Sunday 29 August

A wonderful line-up of music, dance, cookery, visual art, theatre and wellbeing from around the world is planned, led by artists and performers who have made Northern Ireland their home.

U105’s Carolyn Stewart and UTV’s Paul O’Reilly will host a spectacular FREE ‘Mini Mela’ celebration on Saturday 28 August transforming the city centre into a global village with a pop-up programme of music, dance and art, as current Covid restrictions would make a return to Botanic Gardens for the traditional Mela format unworkable until 2022.

However, all week starting from Monday 23 August, we’ll be bringing the magic of Mela to outdoor spaces and venues across the city – North, South, East and West as well as the city centre with events to celebrate cultural diversity. Highlights include a Silk Road Supper Club evening celebrating food and traditions of our newer communities; a Caribbean Carnival night; the first Global Ceili of its’ kind in the city fusing together Irish trad, Indian and Chinese dance; a spectacular Luminate large scale outdoor lighting event in CS Lewis Square; Taste the World at St George’s Market; as well as lunchtime tasting tours; a beautiful evening of Sufi Music at St Anne’s Cathedral and Wonder Walks, an immersive family storytelling experience.

A spectacular FREE outdoor cinema event is also being planned with showings of Danny Boyle classic Slumdog Millionaire fused together with live Bollywood dance from ArtsEkta’s South Asian Dance Academy and an Indian Summer BBQ on the 28th and 29th August.

Nisha Tandon OBE, Founder of the Belfast Mela and Director, ArtsEkta said:

“Seven is a very special number for this year’s Belfast Mela Festival, with the seven continents and the seven seas we decided to put on seven days of Mela to reflect Northern Ireland’s growing diverse communities from all over the world.

Following our successful Virtual Mela at Home last year which attracted an audience of over a quarter of million people worldwide, we are optimistic that given the current vaccine roll out in Northern Ireland we will be able to put on a series of wonderful events across the city this August.

While it will not be possible again this year to hold the large scale event at Botanic Gardens which normally attracts in excess of 30,000 people, we want to make sure the joy and positivity for which the Belfast Mela is renowned reaches as many people as possible while respecting current public health guidance as we emerge from the pandemic cautiously.

Therefore, we are planning a week-long programme this Summer, with exciting events being organised in a variety of venues and public places in different parts of the city which everyone can enjoy in a safe and responsible way. Audiences can look forward to a spectacular return of Mela at Botanic Gardens in 2022.”

Tickets for selected Belfast Mela events are available to book now via belfastmela.org.uk . Full details of the complete Belfast Mela 2021 programme will be announced in early August.

All events are subject to license and may change at short notice based on updates to public health guidance.

belfastmela.org.uk

NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC AND GIG NEWS

DIVERSITY: Saturday 24 February 2024: Waterfront Hall, Belfast

Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity, have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour, Supernova. The 66-date tour takes place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024.

Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 18 th November* via gigsandtours.com and ticketmaster.co.uk . Tickets for Belfast and Dublin will be available via ticketmaster.ie .

Supernova  follows Diversity’s sold-out  Connected  tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.

Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 and have since sold out multiple UK and Irish tours, with countless television and live performances. Alongside preparing for their brand-new tour, and in keeping with their progressive, innovative nature, Diversity are currently preparing to launch  Diversity Studios , which will offer in person and live streamed dance classes.

Last month, Ashley Banjo was awarded an MBE for his services to dance. Alongside choreographing and performing with Diversity, Ashley has been committed to educating people on dance, becoming a judge on  Dancing on Ice,  and offering his expertise as a host and creative in the BAFTA nominated  The Real Full Monty  and International Emmy Award, Broadcast Award, and Royal Television Society Award winning  The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night . Ashley also had the honour of becoming a co-presenter at the Pride of Britain Awards last year, working alongside Carol Vorderman.

Jordan Banjo has also hosted a variety of TV shows, including two series of BBC 1’s  Primetime  and BAFTA-nominated show  The Greatest Dancer . Jordan along with Perri Kiely are also part of breakfast radio royalty, presenting Kiss Breakfast every weekday. 

Diversity’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve. Collectively Diversity recently won Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020 at the British Academy Television Awards for their incredible Britain’s Got Talent routine, watch  here .

Diversity have also confirmed that they will be supporting anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust**, which provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Right now, millions of people across the country are facing a cost of living crisis as food and energy prices soar and families are feeling the biggest squeeze on incomes in a generation. Attendees on the tour are being invited to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations. All donations will be distributed to people in crisis across the 1,300 food bank centres in the Trussell Trust network. For more information on the items that are requested: https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/ .

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Mela ends on a high as thousands turn out to support our city’s cultural diversity

The largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland drew to a close yesterday (Sunday 25 August) at Botanic Gardens with the traditional Mela Day where thousands gathered for a day of music, food, theatre, arts and dance.

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, along with The First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron; Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, MLA and MPs Claire Hanna and Gavin Robinson were there to show their support for the 18th Belfast Mela Festival, sponsored by Sensata Technologies, which attracted thousands of people with different events held over nine days this year.

Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Micky Murray attended the finale event and said: “I have absolutely loved being part of the Mela Festival this year – once again, it’s shown how culturally diverse our city is becoming – and the richness of experience that diversity brings to our lives and society through friendship, food, music, arts, dance and more from across the world.

“The Mela Day Finale this afternoon was joyous – and seeing Botanic Gardens, one of our city’s most loved parks, transformed and filled with happy faces was really uplifting. Congratulations to ArtsEkta on curating and delivering an incredible festival and thank you for giving me the opportunity to celebrate with you all.”

First Minister Michelle O’Neill ML A said: “The Belfast Mela is a fantastic opportunity to experience and celebrate our incredible cultural diversity, and I was delighted to join in today’s celebrations. The Mela has grown from strength to strength over the past 18 years and I thank Nisha Tandon and her team for all the hard work and dedication that was involved in organising so many fantastic events over the past nine days.

“We have all seen the devastating impact that recent violent disorder and racist attacks have had on our communities. There is no place for racism, intolerance and bigotry in our society. We stand united against hate and will continue to work towards an inclusive future to ensure that this is a place where people are proud to live, work and bring up their families.”

Nisha Tandon OBE, CEO of ArtsEkta, producers of Belfast Mela said:

“What an amazing end to our 18th Belfast Mela Festival – it was great to see so many support the festival despite the poor weather. We’ve had so many people celebrate Belfast’s growing cultural diversity from the opening Mela Carnival through the streets of Belfast, to our Silk Road Supper Club at Academy Belfast, our Citadels of the Sun Concert in The MAC.

“Plus of course our wonderful Mela Day in Botanic Gardens where it all started 18 years ago. Mela has become an important platform for so many diverse communities who now call Belfast home, enabling them to share and express their cultural identity. We will see you all next year for an even bigger celebration.”

Diversity announce Belfast date on 2021 tour

After nine sell out UK and Irish tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity will be embarking one of their biggest UK tours to date in 2021, including a date at Waterfront Hall, Belfast.

The dance troupe lead by Ashley Banjo will be in Belfast on 4th June 2021.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 16th October at 10am from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online here and here

Creator and choreographer Ashley Banjo said of the forthcoming tour, “Every year that goes by, and every time we get to create a new touring show, I cannot believe we are still lucky enough to get to do this. But even after all this time, we are still growing, and this new decade and new chapter for Diversity is sure to be something even more special than the last. I truly do believe that we are all connected in more ways than one and I cannot wait to bring this to life on stage.”

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After nine sell-out UK and Irish tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity will be embarking one of their biggest UK tours to date in 2021, including a date at Waterfront Hall, Belfast and a matinee show at 3Arena in June 2021

Last year marked 10 years since Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent. Over the past 10 years thanks to the overwhelming support of their fans and the British public they have continued to wow audiences around the world with their innovative live tours and performances. They celebrated this incredible achievement with a critically acclaimed sell-out 48 show UK tour, Born Ready.

This tour is set to be even bigger, and as Diversity promised their fans on the Born Ready tour, they will continue the legacy of Diversity and never let anyone tell them they cannot achieve something. To take them into the next decade of Diversity, Ashley has created a new show, ‘Connected’, which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we now live in, but more importantly how this connects us all.

Creator and choreographer Ashley Banjo said of the forthcoming tour, “Every year that goes by, and every time we get to create a new touring show, I cannot believe we are still lucky enough to get to do this. But even after all this time, we are still growing, and this new decade and a new chapter for Diversity is sure to be something even more special than the last. I truly do believe that we are all connected in more ways than one and I cannot wait to bring this to life on stage.”

Diversity are also certified, TV superstars. Ashley Banjo recently returned to Britain’s Got Talent as a guest judge in place of Simon Cowell with Diversity giving an extremely powerful and emotive performance – watch it here.

Ashley is also hosting creative in the BAFTA-nominated The Real Full Monty and International Emmy Award, Broadcast Award, and Royal Television Society award-winning The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night, with both shows raising awareness of Prostate and Breast Cancer respectively. Ashley’s show Flirty Dancing on Channel 4 completed it second hit series last December and he was also a judge on Dancing on Ice which saw fellow Diversity member Perri Kiely finish runner up.

Fellow Diversity member Jordan Banjo returned to host the second series of BBC 1’s primetime and BAFTA-nominated show The Greatest Dancer earlier this year. Jordan and Perri are also part of breakfast radio royalty, presenting Kiss Breakfast every weekday following the launch of the new show last month.

Diversity continues to inspire the next generation of dancers with their online dance classes 20DV   and the Banjo brothers have just announced an exciting children’s book deal with Scholastic launching in 2021.

Diversity Irish Tour – tickets go on sale this Friday 16 th October at 10 am.

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A Global Wonderland of Diversity in Belfast

Northern Ireland's biggest celebration of cultural diversity, the Belfast Mela, with new principal sponsor Sensata Technologies was launched at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast this week by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor John Finucane

Up to 30,000 people visit the Belfast Mela each August and this year’s festival promises to be the biggest ever on Sunday 25th August in Botanic Gardens from 12 noon to 6pm hosted by U105’s Carolyn Stewart and UTV’s Paul Reilly and Julian Simmons. The Belfast Mela is a wonderful family day out celebrating Northern Ireland’s increasing cultural diversity with music, dance, food and much more from around the world.

Speaking at the launch, the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor John Finucane said: “The award winning Mela, launched by the one of the city’s leading cultural groups – ArtsEkta, is now the biggest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland. Mingling at the Mela (the word actually means “to meet” in Sanskrit) is more than just a fun day out, it is also a tangible and high-profile demonstration of the life-enhancing benefits of diversity. The buoyant vibrancy at Botanic Gardens is a real tribute to Belfast’s welcoming spirit and showcases our capital’s continuously evolving make up.”

Nisha Tandon, OBE, Founder and Executive Director, Arts Ekta says: “The success of Mela is rooted in a desire by all communities across Belfast and beyond to be part of something that represents their own cultural identity. We must continue to move forward together to create a society where everyone is respected and feels a sense of belonging. The Mela represents Belfast as the vibrant, enriched, intercultural and ambitious city it is growing to become. In 2019, we present a bold, vibrant and colourful cultural celebration working with hundreds of artists, locally and internationally, to create a wonderful world of music, dance, food, storytelling and arts for all the family to enjoy together.”

Adriana Morvaiova, Team Development Coordinator and Chair of ACE Network, Sensata Technologies, principal sponsor of Mela says: “We are delighted to be the principal sponsor of the Belfast Mela this year, as diversity in our workplace is very important to Sensata. This is a perfect partnership as both brands are committed to celebrating the best of our communities in Northern Ireland. We are looking forward to taking part in this year’s celebration with special STEM activities for all the family to enjoy in Culture Land.”

The opening procession led by the Lord Mayor of Belfast and other special guests will feature commissioned carnival creations, Bollywood dancers, scores of community participants, spectacular processional sculpture, all set to the sound of a lively brass band from Rajasthan.

Highlights of this year’s Festival include:

Amazing performances from the Kakatsitsi Master Drummers bringing traditional drumming and music from the villages of Ghana as well as DCS, the world’s leading Bhangra band and the return of the Dublin African Gospel Choir and Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band amongst many more.

Brand new to this year’s Mela, is the World of Words zone, a celebration of voices, storytellers and creativity including storytellers Peter Chand (India), Nandi Jola (Africa), Joel Ben Izzy (Canada) and Liz Weir (Ireland)

Carnival style finale based on the popular Dandiya Raas dance style with professional and community dancers as well as carnival props and performers.

Interactive fairy trail in the new Fairy Forest for young children inspired by fairy folklore from across the world.

Chinatown, set along the beautiful backdrop of the park’s Rose Garden, where an installation of traditional lanterns awaits while you can explore the delights of China from traditional arts and crafts, street performances and food sampling by members of the local Chinese community.

Taste The World – From India to China, from Thailand to Poland, from Spain to Mexico, Mela’s World Food Market has a little something for everyone. This year there’s also a wonderful new Artisan Food Pavilion featuring home grown food with a global twist.

Or try Mela’s cookery theatre with demonstrations from East Mediterranean restaurant BUBA and a Kimchi demonstration from The Cultured Club as well as the eye watering chilli eating competition Feast of Fire.

World of Wellbeing – take time out to enjoy the calmness of Tonic Wellness’ workshops and sessions on yoga, meditation, tai chi and complimentary therapies including reflexology and kinesiology.

Tea lovers can check out the The Mela Tea Emporium. Have a go at tea leaf reading, blend and taste your own tea from around the world, get crafty over some tea and cake, show off your moves in a traditional tea dance and take home the finest local tea.

For children there is Culture Land, a magical childrens’ arts experience with dance, stories and art and new for 2019 the Sensata STEM Creative Zone along with old favourite Little Bollywood.

Plus Secrets of the Ravine, the Ethnic Bazaar, Craft Village, Rhythms of the World workshops and much much more.

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'There is no place for racism, intolerance and bigotry in our society'

THE largest celebration of cultural diversity in Ireland drew to a close on Sunday at Botanic Gardens with the traditional Mela Day where thousands gathered for a day of music, food, theatre, arts and dance.   The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, along with The First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron; Finance Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, MLA and MPs Claire Hanna and Gavin Robinson were there to show their support for the 18th Belfast Mela Festival, sponsored by Sensata Technologies, which attracted thousands of people with different events held over nine days this year.   Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Micky Murray said: “I have absolutely loved being part of the Mela Festival this year – once again, it’s shown how culturally diverse our city is becoming – and the richness of experience that diversity brings to our lives and society through friendship, food, music, arts, dance and more from across the world.

“The Mela Day Finale this afternoon was joyous – and seeing Botanic Gardens, one of our city’s most loved parks, transformed and filled with happy faces was really uplifting. Congratulations to ArtsEkta on curating and delivering an incredible festival and thank you for giving me the opportunity to celebrate with you all.”

First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA said: “The Belfast Mela is a fantastic opportunity to experience and celebrate our incredible cultural diversity, and I was delighted to join in today’s celebrations. The Mela has grown from strength to strength over the past 18 years and I thank Nisha Tandon and her team for all the hard work and dedication that was involved in organising so many fantastic events over the past nine days.

A pleasure to join with members of our ethnic communities to celebrate the fantastic Belfast Mela. Together, we will keep moving forward to a brighter future for everyone who calls our island home. pic.twitter.com/3vLtzJBxwT — Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) August 26, 2024

“We have all seen the devastating impact that recent violent disorder and racist attacks have had on our communities. There is no place for racism, intolerance and bigotry in our society. We stand united against hate and will continue to work towards an inclusive future to ensure that this is a place where people are proud to live, work and bring up their families.”

Nisha Tandon OBE, CEO of ArtsEkta, producers of Belfast Mela added: “What an amazing end to our 18th Belfast Mela Festival – it was great to see so many support the festival despite the poor weather.

"We’ve had so many people celebrate Belfast’s growing cultural diversity from the opening Mela Carnival through the streets of Belfast, to our Silk Road Supper Club at Academy Belfast, our Citadels of the Sun Concert in The MAC.   “Plus of course our wonderful Mela Day in Botanic Gardens where it all started 18 years ago. Mela has become an important platform for so many diverse communities who now call Belfast home, enabling them to share and express their cultural identity.  We will see you all next year for an even bigger celebration.”

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The England Women ODI and IT20 squads to tour Ireland next month have been confirmed.

Kate Cross will captain the group who will play three One Day Internationals and two IT20s in Belfast and Dublin respectively.

Jon Lewis, who has been leading the England A squad over the past 12 months, will take charge as head coach and is joined by Courtney Winfield-Hill and Chris Liddle (England Women’s Performance Coach) who both come off the back of working with Trent Rockets and London Spirit respectively in the Women’s Hundred.

All-rounder Freya Kemp and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath will form part of the ODI squad alongside fast bowler Lauren Filer and opener Emma Lamb.

All-rounder Mady Villiers returns to a senior England squad for the first time since 2021.

Bowler Mahika Gaur is selected in the T20 group after a side strain injury saw her sit out of England’s home series’ against New Zealand and The Hundred.

Central Sparks trio Hannah Baker, Georgia Davis (ODI only) and Charis Pavely (T20 only) are named alongside South East Stars’ Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Paige Scholfield as well as Georgia Adams (Southern Vipers and T20 only) and Seren Smale (Thunder and T20 only) and all could make their senior international debuts having represented their country at various age-group levels.

Director of England Women’s Cricket, Jonathan Finch said: “Following a busy period we are looking forward to finishing off our summer with the tour to Ireland.

“The squad has an exciting mix of experienced international players, those that are returning to a squad having played previously and those yet to take their first steps on the international stage. This is a strong squad made up of many players that have grown from being part of a strengthening domestic game.

“The growing complexity and challenges of managing year-round playing calendars for our international players presents an opportunity for those that have been pushing for selection to be challenged on the international stage.

“Ireland Women are coming off the back of a significant series win against Sri Lanka and this, mixed with playing away from home, will pose a significant challenge.

“It’s always a special moment to see players make their debut and seven could do so on this tour.”

England Women ODI squad: Kate Cross (captain; Thunder), Hollie Armitage (Northern Diamonds), Hannah Baker (Central Sparks), Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze), Georgia Davis (Central Sparks), Lauren Filer (Western Storm), Bess Heath (Northern Diamonds), Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers), Emma Lamb (Thunder), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (South East Stars), Paige Scholfield (South East Stars), Bryony Smith (South East Stars), Mady Villiers (Sunrisers), Issy Wong (Central Sparks)

England Women T20 squad: Kate Cross (captain; Thunder), Georgia Adams (Southern Vipers), Hollie Armitage (Northern Diamonds), Hannah Baker (Central Sparks), Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze), Mahika Gaur (Thunder), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (South East Stars), Charis Pavely (Central Sparks), Paige Scholfield (South East Stars), Seren Smale (Thunder), Bryony Smith (South East Stars), Mady Villiers (Sunrisers), Issy Wong (Central Sparks) Ireland Women v England Women One Day International series fixtures

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