One Man, Two Guvnors is back to bring the laughs and chaos. Richard Bean's 2011 National Theatre hit has been relocated to a British seaside town in the 1960s, with James Corden getting his big break after the show's success. The farce follows the misadventures of two men as they try to navigate their lives and relationships. With its quick-witted dialogue and physical comedy, this show is sure to keep you entertained.
In other news, Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery is coming to BBC iPlayer in January. This glitzy event features songs from some of the biggest musicals of 2025, including Carrie Hope Fletcher's Calamity Jane and Marisha Wallace's Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Billy Porter, Layton Williams, and Ruthie Henshall are just a few of the talented performers who will be taking to the stage.
For those looking for something a bit darker, The Unquiet Podcast: Stories for Dark Nights has a new series starting with E Nesbit's gothic tale, The Mass for the Dead. This audio drama is designed to be enjoyed in the dark with its haunting sound design and music by Max Pappenheim.
Ice-skaters take center stage in Frederick Ashton's elegant fantasy, Les Patineurs, available on Royal Ballet and Opera Stream. The film features an elite squad of Royal Ballet dancers performing a captivating 30-minute winter warmer.
The Royal Ballet also brings us Breaking Bach, a film that charts the project to introduce young audiences to JS Bach through breakdancing, choreographed by Kim Brandstrup.
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is getting a new treatment at Stratfest@Home. The 2023 production, directed by Chris Abraham, has been joined by new scenes from feminist playwright Erin Shields, giving Hero greater agency and making the final festivities even sweeter.
Lastly, Next to Normal, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer prize-winning musical about mental illness, is available on National Theatre at Home. Michael Longhurst's searing production, filmed on its West End transfer, is not to be missed.
Murder at Midnight, a new comedy thriller by Torben Betts, is currently touring the UK with Jason Durr leading the cast. A filmed version of Philip Franks' production is available throughout January from Original Theatre.
In other news, Big Night of Musicals by the National Lottery is coming to BBC iPlayer in January. This glitzy event features songs from some of the biggest musicals of 2025, including Carrie Hope Fletcher's Calamity Jane and Marisha Wallace's Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Billy Porter, Layton Williams, and Ruthie Henshall are just a few of the talented performers who will be taking to the stage.
For those looking for something a bit darker, The Unquiet Podcast: Stories for Dark Nights has a new series starting with E Nesbit's gothic tale, The Mass for the Dead. This audio drama is designed to be enjoyed in the dark with its haunting sound design and music by Max Pappenheim.
Ice-skaters take center stage in Frederick Ashton's elegant fantasy, Les Patineurs, available on Royal Ballet and Opera Stream. The film features an elite squad of Royal Ballet dancers performing a captivating 30-minute winter warmer.
The Royal Ballet also brings us Breaking Bach, a film that charts the project to introduce young audiences to JS Bach through breakdancing, choreographed by Kim Brandstrup.
Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is getting a new treatment at Stratfest@Home. The 2023 production, directed by Chris Abraham, has been joined by new scenes from feminist playwright Erin Shields, giving Hero greater agency and making the final festivities even sweeter.
Lastly, Next to Normal, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Pulitzer prize-winning musical about mental illness, is available on National Theatre at Home. Michael Longhurst's searing production, filmed on its West End transfer, is not to be missed.
Murder at Midnight, a new comedy thriller by Torben Betts, is currently touring the UK with Jason Durr leading the cast. A filmed version of Philip Franks' production is available throughout January from Original Theatre.
! I mean, who wouldn't wanna watch James Corden in One Man Two Guvnors?! 
and the Big Night of Musicals on BBC iPlayer is gonna be epic with all those talented performers 
. But what's up with The Unquiet Podcast: Stories for Dark Nights? 
a gothic tale by E Nesbit sounds like just the vibe to get me through a dark night 
. And have u heard about Les Patineurs on Royal Ballet and Opera Stream? 
ice-skaters doing ballet is literally my new fave thing 
. Like, have you seen any of these shows or listened to The Unquiet Podcast? They all sound so fascinating! I'm a bit of a fan of musicals myself, I love Billy Porter's voice 
. And I've been meaning to check out the Royal Ballet's new film, Breaking Bach - breakdancing and Baroque music? That's like a dream come true 
. What about you guys, got any faves or recommendations from this lineup? 
! I was at the National Theatre and it was absolute chaos, but in a good way 
. I've heard good things about Carrie Hope Fletcher's Calamity Jane and Marisha Wallace's Sally Bowles in Cabaret. Can't wait to see Billy Porter perform live 
. Gothic tales are my jam. And I love that they're doing E Nesbit's gothic tale, The Mass for the Dead.
. And Breaking Bach, a film about breakdancing with JS Bach? That's just genius 
. Definitely going to have to check that out.
. The original production was amazing and I love the idea of giving Hero greater agency. Can't wait to see the new scenes!
. Mental illness is such an important topic and Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's work is just incredible. Michael Longhurst's production sounds searing...in a good way 
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it's like a party on stage and i need that in my life! James Corden was meant to be big after this show lolol and now he's got a career to boot. on another note, Big Night of Musicals sounds like a real treat 
It's going to be a great January with all these awesome shows out 
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the musicals and comedies are all great and all, but let's not forget about the real issues at hand 
And can we talk about Next to Normal? 
It's so raw and emotional, but in a good way. I love how it tackles mental illness with such sensitivity.
I also heard that Breaking Bach is introducing kids to JS Bach through breakdancing? Genius! 
Who knew breakdancing and Baroque music could be a thing?
I love a good spooky story, especially during the winter months. And Murda at Midnight sounds like a hilarious thriller - Jason Durr is so talented! 