Your heads-up on this season’s must-see shows and events

Our critic looks back at the best, worst, most underrated and most irritating performances of 2025 and recommends the plays to see this Christmas

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Musical: Paddington: The Musical Savoy Theatre, London WC2 ...

As a lifelong Londoner, Will Hosie shares his tips on how to beat the throngs and make the most of the city this Christmas

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