Central London

6 November 2009 to 28 November 2009

London Coliseum WC2N 4ES[map]

The English National Opera presents a rare double bill of opera and dance at the London Coliseum. Until 28 Nov

26 October 2009 to 5 December 2009

Apollo Theatre W1D 6NA[map]

See talented stand-up comedian Dylan Moran live at London's Apollo Theatre with his latest show, What It Is. Ends 5 Dec

2 October 2009 to 5 December 2009

Duchess Theatre WC2B 5LA[map]

Rediscover Beckett's darkly comic play in a new production by Simon McBurney at the Duchess Theatre in London. Ends 5 Dec

20 January 2010 to 23 January 2010

London Coliseum WC2N 4ES[map]

Cosy up as the English National Ballet present the ultimate romantic ballet at the London Coliseum. 20-23 Jan

16 December 2009 to 3 January 2010

London Coliseum WC2N 4ES[map]

English National Ballet brings its Christmas magic to the London Coliseum, with Tchaikovsky's classical score. 16 Dec-3 Jan

16 January 2010 to 8 May 2010

Noël Coward Theatre WC2N 4AA[map]

Lucy Prebble's drama transfers to London's Noel Coward Theatre following a sell-out run at the Royal Court. 16 Jan-8 May

9 January 2010 to 17 February 2010

National Theatre SE1 9PX[map]

Examine the choice between truth and freedom at the National Theatre. Every Good Boy Deserves Favour returns. 9 Jan-17 Feb

22 December 2009 to 3 January 2010

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre SE1 9DT[map]

Shakespeare's Globe presents a madcap Christmas feast of carnival, comedy and circus with Footsbarn Theatre. 22 Dec-3 Jan

12 October 2009 to 14 December 2009

Lyric Theatre W1D 7ES[map]

Third season of recession-busting comedy hosted by Frank Skinner, with top comedians for just £10. Until 14 Dec

4 November 2009 onwards

Piccadilly Theatre W1D 7DY[map]

The feel-good family show returns to London, starring the winners of ITV's Grease is the Word. Booking until 4 Sep 10

25 November 2009 to 10 January 2010

Apollo Theatre W1D 6NA[map]

This big, scary monster of a show is returning to London's West End this Christmas. 25 Nov-10 Jan

22 April 2009 to 27 March 2010

Shaftesbury Theatre WC2H 8DP[map]

Tracy dances her way to the top in the hit musical, Hairspray, with Phill Jupitus and Belinda Carlisle. Booking to 24 Oct 09

3 April 2009 to 17 January 2010

Tower of London EC3N 4AB[map]

Visit the Tower of London to see a spectacular new exhibition of Henry VIII's weapons, armour and clothing. Until 17 Jan

18 September 2009 to 20 December 2009

The Old Vic SE1 8NB[map]

Kevin Spacey takes to the stage at the Old Vic in a gripping legal drama about freedom of thought. 18 Sep-20 Dec

18 February 2010 to 6 June 2010

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

Don't miss this major exhibition of celebrity photos by Irving Penn at the National Portrait Gallery, London. 18 Feb-6 Jun

Daily 7:30 PM; Sat 3:00 PM

Tower Hill EC3N 4DJ[map]

Walk in the footsteps of London's most infamous serial killer on the Jack the Ripper Murders tour

16 May 2010 to 23 May 2010

London Palladium W1F 7TF[map]

See Jamie Cullum live in London, as he plays jazz classics, his own compositions and some unique covers. 16 & 23 May

23 March 2009 to 27 March 2010

Prince Edward Theatre W1D 4HS[map]

The unmissable story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons comes to London's West End. Booking until Mar 10

28 January 2010 to 24 April 2010

Apollo Theatre W1D 6NA[map]

Mark Rylance and Mackenzie Crook star in this transfer from a sell-out show at the Royal Court to the Apollo. 28 Jan-24 Apr

Until 2 January 2010

Playhouse Theatre WC2N 5DE[map]

Dig out those tiaras and feather boas – the world's campest musical is back in London at the Playhouse Theatre! Until Jan 10