The Royal Variety Performance

Alan Carr hosts the event from the Royal Albert Hall, with music from Ed Sheeran, Rod Stewart, Anne-Marie, James Blunt, Years & Years, Gregory Porter and Elvis Costello, along with The Greatest Showman's Keala Settle. There is comedy from Judi Love, Bill Bailey, Chris McCausland and Josh Widdicombe, and performances by the casts of hit musicals Moulin Rouge and Matilda.

The actor and comedian Lee Mack hosts the annual entertainment extravaganza to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity, from London's Royal Albert Hall. This year's star-studded events features special performances from Nile Rodgers & Chic, George Ezra, Ellie Goulding, Sam Ryder, Becky Hill, a stunning duet from Hollywood star Rita Wilson and US Jazz sensation Gregory Porter, as well as a Christmas treat from David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, Ian Broudie, the Lightning Seeds and England's Lionesses. More show-stopping moments are provided by the West End casts of the multi-award winning Cabaret and Disney's Newsies, and Cirque Du Soleil also return to the Royal Variety with a death-defying display from their new show, Kurios. As the evening draws to a close, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gary Barlow, Gareth Malone and the London Youth Choir perform a very special version of Sing, in tribute to her late Majesty The Queen's patronage of the Royal Variety Charity.

Award-winning and esteemed entertainer, actor and presenter Bradley Walsh is to host The Royal Variety Performance 2023 from the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London. The event will be held in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel of Sweden.

This annual event will be a spectacular evening featuring international stars, world class theatre, sensational singers and hilarious comedy.

Our headliners this year will be multi-award winning, legendary superstar Cher who will be making a very special appearance to perform a number from her wonderful new Christmas album. And an exclusive 100th Anniversary celebration from Disney Theatrical, showcasing an astounding medley, featuring performances from the casts of The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, Hercules and Beauty & The Beast.