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Jeff Wayne's Musical version of The War of the Worlds: 30th Anniversary Tour

The War of the Worlds
Red alert! Aliens will be landing in London next summer for a concert at The O2 that's simply out of this world! 20 Jun

Red wool coat with silver embroidery worn by Peter II, 1727-30. © The Moscow Kremlin Museums

Magnificence of the Tsars
Rare and lavishly decorated costumes and uniforms from Imperial Russia at the V&A. 10 Dec-29 Mar

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The Mighty Boosh
See the comedy phenomenon in London. 17-18 Dec

Rothko
Must-see Rothko exhibition in London. Until 1 Feb

Christmas Cracker
A festive night from the Classic FM Series at IndigO2. 22 Dec

The Nutcracker
The English National Ballet's Christmas show. 17 Dec-30 Dec

Babylon
Treasures of the ancient city come to London. Until 15 Mar

Francis Bacon
Celebrate Bacon's centenary at Tate Britain. Until 4 Jan

Edward Scissorhands
Matthew Bourne's acclaimed production returns. 2 Dec-18 Jan

The Norman Conquests
Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy returns to London. Ends 20 Dec

Carousel
Lesley Garrett returns to the West End. Until 25 Jul

Zorro: The Musical
Swashbuckling sword fights, flamenco and fun. Until Sep 09

Jersey Boys
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Ends Apr 09

Oliver!
Oliver! returns to London, starring Rowan Atkinson. From 12 Dec

Andy Warhol
Pop Art comes to London in this major show. Until 18 Jan

Carmina Burana in London
Lose yourself in Carl Orff's gorgeous music in London. 17 Jan

Monkey
The Gorillaz's modern-day opera in London. Ends 4 Jan

Rain Man
Josh Hartnett stars in Rain Man at the Apollo. Until 20 Dec

Renaissance Faces
Masterful portraits at London's National Gallery. Until 18 Jan

BODY WORLDS
BODY WORLDS exclusively at London's O2. Until 23 Aug

Katherine Jenkins
The Welsh opera diva live at London's Royal Albert Hall. 9 Dec

Wicked
A dazzling musical about the witches of Oz. Booking to Apr 09

Strictly Come Dancing Live
A glittering evening of music and dance with the stars. 5-8 Feb

Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Jason Donovan stars in this heart-warming musical. From 10 Mar 09

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