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Things to do in the UK this week

Events, shows and openings, checked every morning, Kuwait time.

Today, Thursday 5 November 11 events

One of the giant light-up angels of the Regent Street Christmas lights glowing over the street at nightFestivalFree Regent Street Christmas lights switch-on8:00 PM Kuwait · 5:00 PM LondonRegent Street and St James's, LondonFreeThe start of Christmas in London: walk a car-free Regent Street under the angels, then visit Hamleys.
Wooden stalls of the Frankfurt Christmas Market lit up at night in Victoria Square, Birmingham, with the light tree and the Council House domeFestivalFree Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas MarketDaily until Thu 24 DecVictoria Square and New Street, BirminghamFreeOne of the UK's best-loved Christmas markets, about 90 minutes from London by train.
Stevie Wonder playing the harmonica and singing on stage with Patti LaBelle, 1978Concert Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life, second London night9:30 PM Kuwait · 6:30 PM LondonThe O2 arena, LondonDoors open 6:30 PM. The venue page shows no price.The last London chance to see Stevie Wonder play his masterpiece live.
Rafiki in her painted mask and beaded costume singing with arms open on the Lyceum stage, a red sunset behindTheatre Disney's The Lion King, the musical10:30 PM Kuwait · 7:30 PM LondonLyceum Theatre, LondonFrom GBP 25The classic first West End show for children, with puppets that bring the whole savannah onto the stage.
Glinda in her sparkling blue gown holding hands with Elphaba in her black witch's hat on the Wicked stageTheatre Wicked, the musical10:30 PM Kuwait · 7:30 PM LondonApollo Victoria Theatre, LondonFrom GBP 32The show behind the hit Wicked films, with big songs and a story about true friendship.
A party entertainer in a bright patchwork costume holding balloons while the children dance, with the wall of book shelves and letter blocks behindTheatre Matilda the Musical10:00 PM Kuwait · 7:00 PM LondonCambridge Theatre, LondonFrom GBP 26A clever, funny Roald Dahl story where children are the heroes, now celebrating 15 years in London.
Donna and the Dynamos singing in their bright orange and green flared costumes, with the company dancing behindTheatre Mamma Mia, the ABBA musical10:30 PM Kuwait · 7:30 PM LondonNovello Theatre, LondonFrom GBP 22Non-stop ABBA songs and a happy ending; easy to enjoy even with little English.
The Phantom in his white mask standing over Christine in the boat on the misty underground lake lit by candlesTheatre The Phantom of the Opera10:30 PM Kuwait · 7:30 PM LondonHis Majesty's Theatre, LondonFrom GBP 25London's most famous musical in its original 1986 home, with music everyone knows.
A toad crossing a wet Tokyo street at night under the lit Tokyo Tower, one of the photographs in the exhibitionExhibition Wildlife Photographer of the YearDaily until Sun 11 JulNatural History Museum, LondonFrom GBP 17Stunning animal photos inside the museum children love most, the home of the dinosaurs.
Crystal Palace players Sosa, Lerma and team-mates in gold away kits celebrating together, fans waving red and white scarves behindSport Crystal Palace v Hoffenheim, UEFA Europa League8:45 PM Kuwait · 5:45 PM LondonSelhurst Park, LondonKick-off 5:45 PM. Tickets are sold mainly to club members; buy only through Crystal Palace.European football in London on a weeknight, in one of the capital's most atmospheric grounds.

Coming up in November

Strings of white and blue star lights hanging above Oxford Street at Oxford Circus at nightFestivalFree Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on, Harry Potter editionMon 9 Nov7:30 PM Kuwait · 4:30 PM LondonOxford Street, LondonFreeHarry Potter takes over Oxford Street's Christmas lights, with the switch-on Monday 9 Nov from 4:30 PM.
The lit Big Wheel above the Christmas market chalets and crowds in Princes Street Gardens at night, the Scott Monument behindFestivalFree Edinburgh's Christmas: market, funfair and Big WheelSat 14 Nov to Sun 3 JanDailyEast and West Princes Street Gardens, EdinburghFreeA Christmas market and big wheel right under Edinburgh Castle, from 14 November.
The gilded Lord Mayor's State Coach of 1757, one of the highlights confirmed for the new London Museum, shown at the museum's old siteExhibitionFree London Museum opens at SmithfieldSat 28 NovAll dayLondon Museum, Smithfield General Market, LondonFreeA brand new, free museum of London's story; be among the first visitors.
The giant Hogwarts castle model covered in snow under falling snowflakes at the Studio TourFestival Hogwarts in the Snow, Warner Bros. Studio TourSat 14 Nov to Sun 17 JanDailyWarner Bros. Studio Tour London, The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden (near London)From GBP 58.5The Harry Potter sets dressed for Christmas, a dream day out for children and teens.
A smiling girl in a red knitted hat and her mother ride a cream carousel horse decorated with roses, under the golden lights of Hyde Park Winter WonderlandFestival Hyde Park Winter WonderlandThu 19 Nov to Sun 3 JanDailyHyde Park, LondonFrom GBP 1The Christmas fair Gulf families know best, a short walk from Knightsbridge hotels.
Manchester United in red and Liverpool in yellow tussling during a Premier League matchSport Liverpool v Manchester United, Premier LeagueSun 22 Nov7:30 PM Kuwait · 4:30 PM LondonAnfield, LiverpoolKick-off 4:30 PM (moved for TV). Tickets go almost only to club members; hospitality packages are available.England's fiercest football rivalry; the match the whole world watches.
Arsenal's Sol Campbell in red and white and Manchester City's Carlos Tevez in black side by side during a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, the crowd behindSport Arsenal v Manchester City, Premier LeagueSun 29 Nov7:30 PM Kuwait · 4:30 PM LondonEmirates Stadium, LondonKick-off 4:30 PM (moved for TV). Tickets mainly for members; hospitality packages are available.A top-of-the-table clash in London with the world's biggest stars on the pitch.
England in white and Australia in gold contesting a ruck at TwickenhamSport England v Australia, Nations Championship rugbySun 8 Nov6:10 PM Kuwait · 3:10 PM LondonAllianz Stadium, Twickenham, LondonFrom GBP 79A big international in the world's largest rugby stadium; the only November England test still on sale.
The tunnel of light at Christmas at Kew: an arched walkway covered in thousands of warm white lights at nightFestival Christmas at Kew light trailFri 13 Nov to Sun 3 JanDailyKew Gardens, LondonFrom GBP 25.5London's most loved Christmas light trail; a calm evening walk the whole family enjoys.
Drosselmeyer in his green cape on the Royal Opera House stage in The Nutcracker, snow falling behindTheatre The Nutcracker, The Royal BalletThu 3 Dec10:30 PM Kuwait · 7:30 PM LondonRoyal Opera House, Main Stage, LondonFrom GBP 10The classic Christmas ballet at the Royal Opera House, the grandest night out in London.
Official artwork: the silhouette of Mowgli crouching in a pool of light beneath a huge fiery tiger's headTheatre The Jungle Book, National TheatreFri 13 Nov to Sat 6 FebDailyOlivier Theatre, National Theatre, LondonFrom GBP 20London's big new Christmas family show: Kipling's jungle brought to life with giant puppets on the Olivier stage.
A chimney sweep in a top hat leaping across a snowy Edwardian London street scene in English National Ballet's NutcrackerTheatre Nutcracker, English National BalletThu 17 Dec to Sun 10 JanDailyLondon Coliseum, LondonFrom GBP 27.25A sparkling London-set Nutcracker at a more family-friendly price, with child discounts.
Mummy Pig carrying baby Evie with Peppa and George on stage in front of their house on the hill, and Mr Bull in a hard hatTheatre Peppa Pig's Big Family ShowFri 4 Dec2:00 PM Kuwait · 11:00 AM LondonTheatre Royal Haymarket, LondonFrom GBP 10The perfect first theatre trip for little ones, with Peppa's new baby sister Evie on stage.
A member of staff hanging glass decorations on a tall lit Christmas tree inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse, a royal portrait behindCulture Christmas at the Palace of HolyroodhouseThu 19 Nov to Mon 4 JanDaily · Closed on Tuesday, WednesdayPalace of Holyroodhouse, EdinburghFrom GBP 22A new glowing-stag display inside the royal palace in Edinburgh, from 19 November.

Dates, times and prices as published by the organisers, checked on Wednesday 4 November. Things change, so check again before you travel. We do not sell tickets.

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