Covent Garden & Strand

11 November 2009 to 11 January 2010

The Arts Theatre WC2H 7JB[map]

Gareth Hale stars in a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale at London's Arts Theatre. 11 Nov-10 Jan

15 October 2009 to 24 January 2010

National Portrait Gallery WC2H 0HE[map]

Iconic photos from the 1960s at London's National Portrait Gallery. Until 24 Jan

Until 23 January 2010

Noël Coward Theatre WC2N 4AA[map]

Tim Firth's stage adaptation of the hit film Calendar Girls continues at London's Noël Coward Theatre. Booking until 23 Jan

Until 27 March 2010

The Cambridge Theatre WC2H 9HU[map]

Enjoy the razzle dazzle of Chicago. This all-singing, all-dancing show continues to wow audiences nightly. Until 30 Oct 10

24 November 2009 to 3 January 2010

Adelphi Theatre WC2E 7NN[map]

Let it snow! Christmas with the Rat Pack returns! 21 Nov-2 Jan

6 January 2010 to 29 May 2010

Playhouse Theatre WC2N 5DE[map]

Hit musical Dreamboats and Petticoats returns to the London Stage by popular demand. 6 Jan - 29 May

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

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

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

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

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

5 December 2009 to 23 May 2010

Savoy Theatre WC2R 0ET[map]

TV's Sheridan Smith and pop idol Duncan James star in the new production of Legally Blonde The Musical. Previews from 5 Dec

Until 27 February 2010

Queens Theatre W1D 6BA[map]

Les Miserables sweeps through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of revolution. Booking until 2011

1 January 2009 to 28 March 2010

Lyceum Theatre WC2E 7RQ[map]

Be dazzled by the amazing costumes, special effects and music in Disney's stage adaptation of The Lion King. Until Mar 10

20 February 2010 to 23 October 2010

Adelphi Theatre WC2E 7NN[map]

Christine and the Phantom continue their story in this sequel to The Phantom of the Opera at the Adelphi Theatre. From 20 Feb

24 February 2010 to 1 May 2010

Vaudeville Theatre WC2R 0NH[map]

Kim Cattrall and Matthew Macfadyen star in Noel Coward's comic masterpiece at the Vaudeville Theatre. 24 Feb-1 May

12 October 2009 to 14 December 2009

Leicester Square Theatre WC2H 7BX[map]

Be part of Richard Herring's DIY comedy experiment. Every Monday at London's Leicester Square Theatre. Until 14 Dec