Event

2 March 2012 to 21 April 2012

Menier Chocolate Factory SE1 1RU[map]

The Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce the revival of Mike Leigh's acclaimed play, Abigail's Party.

26 January 2012 to 14 April 2012

The Harold Pinter Theatre SW1Y 4DN[map]

Alan Ayckbourne's black comedy, Absent Friends, comes to the Harold Pinter Theatre this spring. 26 Jan-14 Apr

21 February 2011 to 25 February 2012

Sadler's Wells EC1R 4TN[map]

Desh (homeland) is a new full-length solo from celebrated choreographer and performer, Akram Khan, inspired by his homeland of Bangladesh. After critically acclaimed collaborations with artists including Sylvie Guillem, Anish Kapoor and Antony Gormley, Desh is set to be one of Khan’s most personal works, as he seeks to reconnect with his cultural roots.

22 February 2012 to 28 April 2012

Duke Of York Theatre WC2N 4BG[map]

Zach Braff stars in his own play, All New People, a morbid comedy about being young, adorable and miserable. 22 Feb-28 Apr

4 December 2012 to 15 December 2012

HMV Apollo, Hammersmith W6 9QH[map]

Green Day’s explosive, award-winning Broadway rock musical American Idiot.

2 June 2012 to 5 September 2012

Regents Park Open Air Theatre NW1 4NP[map]

Don't miss this new production of Shakespeare's glorious comedy at the Open Air Theatre. 2 Jun-5 Sep

6 March 2012 to 7 April 2012

The Arts Theatre WC2H 7JB[map]

BAFTA-winning Emmerdale writer Karin Young's The Awkward Squad is a state-of-the-nation comedy, taking a sideways look at the challenges faced by modern women of all ages.

24 September 2011 to 18 February 2012

Duke Of York Theatre WC2N 4BG[map]

Last chance to enjoy Backbeat, the story of the birth of The Beatles, at London's Duke of York Theatre. Booking until 18 Feb

3 March 2012 to 4 March 2012

Sadler's Wells EC1R 4TN[map]

The Balletboyz are back at Sadler's Wells in London. 3-4 Mar

10 May 2012 to 12 May 2012

Sadler's Wells EC1R 4TN[map]

One of France's most successful choreographers, Angelin Preljocaj returns to Sadler's Wells with his award-winning 2008 adaption of the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Snow White.

25 April 2012 to 19 May 2012

Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT[map]

Ballet Revoluci?n is an explosive fusion of ballet, contemporary dance and hip hop from a company of supremely talented Cuban dancers and live musicians.

9 February 2012 to 11 February 2012

The Arts Theatre WC2H 7JB[map]

After a phenomenally successful run in 2011, Casualty's Rebecca Wheatley is hitting the road again in 2012 with her tremendous one-woman show.

1 January 2006 to 15 December 2012

Victoria Palace Theatre SW1E 5EA[map]

Major stage adaptation of the famous film, with music by Elton John. Booking until Apr 11 at London's Victoria Palace Theatre

15 March 2012 to 18 March 2012

London Coliseum WC2N 4ES[map]

With a wild mix of abracadabra and some mischievous maidens, comic chaos is riotously unleashed when humans and automatons collide in Dr. Coppelius's spooky toyshop. Peter Wright's enchanting family friendly production of this joyous and witty ballet is an ever-popular celebration of love, with a sparkling score and breathtaking choreography.

1 January 2006 to 24 November 2012

Phoenix Theatre WC2H 0JP[map]

Blood Brothers tells the tale of twin boys separated at birth only to be re-united by a twist of fate. Booking until Nov 12

3 March 2012 to 10 March 2012

Various venues

Get a taste of London 2012 as the British Swimming Championships (50m) come to the Olympic Park Aquatics Centre. 3-10 Mar

4 May 2012 to 6 May 2012

Various venues [map]

Three days and nights of live music and entertainment in Camden over the May Bank Holiday weekend. 4-6 May

12 November 2011 to 19 February 2012

Canada Square Park E14 5AX[map]

Canary Wharf ice rink brings a magical sparkle to London's Canada Square Park this winter. 12 Nov-19 Feb

19 March 2012 to 23 March 2012

East Wintergarden E14 5AB[map]

International men's squash returns to London with the ISS Squash Classic at Canary Wharf. 19-23 Mar

9 March 2012 to 28 March 2012

National Theatre SE1 9PX[map]

DV8's new production examines how events have reflected and influenced multicultural policies, freedom of speech and censorship. There is no interval. Latecomers may not be admitted. Ages 16 and over.