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Mia Carragher Leads The Hunger Games Stage Adaptation
Mia Carragher will take on the lead role of Katniss Everdeen in the first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s acclaimed book The Hunger Games.
John Lennon’s Rolls-Royce stars in ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’ exhibition
Running until April 2026, the sound-based exhibition at the British Motor Museum examines everything from the engine rumble to the rhythm of our favourite tune and why the sounds we listen to can influence the way we drive.
MJ The Musical: the hype is real…
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is thrilling West End audiences at the Prince Edward Theatre in MJ.
Tim Minchin meets young cast of Matilda The Musical tour
Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of Matilda The Musical, which begins at the Curve in Leicester on 6th October 2025 and runs through into 2027.
EU Entry/Exit System start date confirmed
It has finally been confirmed that the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) will be rolled out from 12th October 2025. Here’s what you need to know.
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Your July edition includes: The big GLT Awards Review detailing all of the winners, Historic Venues & Heritage Sites, Groups Going Overseas, British Music Experience Reader Club trip, Theatre News & Reviews, and much more.
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Centenary display shines spotlight on Leighton House
A special programme of exhibitions, art and events marks 100 years since Leighton House opened as a public museum.
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Moronic tourists and liquid confusion
A historic landmark may be a tourist attraction, but it still needs to be respected, says our grumpy columnist - and travellers already confused at airport security may be faced with a bigger headache.
Going cashless abroad and the perpetually offended
Our regular columnist has his say on going cashless when travelling abroad, the impact of tourism on social cohesion and the irony about offence being cancelled after people were offended.
National Portrait Gallery stages first major ‘King of Vogue’ exhibition
The exhibition will be the first dedicated to the ground-breaking fashion and royal photographer Cecil Beaton.
Inspector Morse brought to the stage for the first time
The full casting has been announced for the tour of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, with Tom Chambers playing the lead role and theatres across the country set to welcome the famous detective.
Wallace & Gromit exhibition spotlighted at museum reopening
Following a £19 million transformation, The Harris museum in Preston will reopen its doors with the Wallace & Gromit in a Case at the Museum exhibition.
King’s Gallery to showcase the fashion and style of Queen Elizabeth II
In 2026, to mark 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II, the largest exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion will go on display at The King’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace.
Nutcracker inspired dining experience running over Christmas
Running from 25th November to 21st December, Nutcracker Noir invites groups to explore five immersive spaces featuring performances, eccentric characters and a three-course meal.
Cirque du Soleil show OVO is returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall
Cirque du Soleil’s colourful acrobatic show OVO is coming to the Royal Albert Hall for a limited run from 9th January 2026.
Designer retail outlet opens in North Gloucestershire
Cotswolds Designer Outlet is home to more than 50 retailers, including designer brands and restaurants, and welcomes coach groups daily from 10am until late.
Exhibition bookings surge for 2025 GLT Show
The 2025 Group Leisure & Travel Show looks set to be another busy event with exhibitor stand sales rising and guest speakers confirmed.
RHS gardens to be illuminated for a colourful Christmas
The return of RHS Glow for 2025 will see five RHS gardens open after dark and transformed into enchanted wonderlands with illuminated trails and trees.
Ed McVey and Maisie Smith to star in The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Crown’s Ed McVey and former EastEnders cast member and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will take on the roles of Ripley and Marge in the show’s first ever UK tour.
GLT Awards 2025: showing off the trophies and winner reactions
Photos taken at some of the attractions, venues and companies that were voted the best for groups in 2025, plus reaction from those who won big.
Local treasures and iconic hairstyles among Liverpool exhibitions
National Museums Liverpool’s autumn and winter programme is celebrating archaeological finds from the region, Liverpool’s obsession with hair and contemporary artwork.
Modern retelling of Single White Female to premiere on the stage
The world premiere production of Single White Female starring Kym Marsh is set to hit the stage on its UK and Ireland tour, with dates starting from January 2026.
Bayeux Tapestry heading to British Museum in UK first
The Bayeux Tapestry will be moved to London in a historic loan and is due to go on display in the UK in the autumn of 2026 for the first time since it was made, nearly 1,000 years ago.
Mamma Mia! The Party extends into 2026
The O2-based dining experience has released an additional 64,000 tickets and will now run through to summer next year following a further extension.
Elf The Musical returning for Christmas
The hit musical based on the much-loved Christmas film is returning to the West End for a strictly limited ten-week run until the new year.
Early photography and film tech showcased at galleries in Bradford
The National Science and Media Museum has opened its new Sound and Vision galleries, showcasing collections of photography, film, television, animation, gaming and sound technologies.
War of the Worlds immersive experience extended until December
The London run of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience has extended until the end of the year following demand which has seen more than 300,000 visitors.
Med and Caribbean among Ambassador 2027/28 highlights
Ambassador Cruise Line has launched its 2027/28 season, including itineraries in the UK, Mediterranean, Nordics, Americas and Caribbean and no-fly sailings from UK ports.