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Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Crossick/Shutterstock (14997651aa) Presenter and Magician Stephen Mulhern wows the Royals with an incredible illusion on stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Variety Performance 2024 'The Royal Variety Performance 2024' TV Show, London, UK - 15 Dec 2024 The Royal Variety Performance 2024, is a televised variety show held annually in Britain to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity. This year the event was held at London's Royal Albert Hall in the presence of His Majesty The King, and presented by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden. The King. The star-studded extravaganza includes a performance from Starlight Express, a jawdropping trick from Penn and Teller, a performance from Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Sydnie Christmas, and the West End casts of Oliver! and The Devil Wears Prada.

Stephen Mulhern urged to 'stay strong' after emotional Royal Variety Performance

TV December 16, 2024 By Sabrina Barr

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Crossick/Shutterstock (14997651aw) Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Alan Carr and Amanda Holden 'The Royal Variety Performance 2024' TV Show, London, UK - 15 Dec 2024 The Royal Variety Performance 2024, is a televised variety show held annually in Britain to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity. This year the event was held at London's Royal Albert Hall in the presence of His Majesty The King, and presented by Alan Carr and Amanda Holden. The King. The star-studded extravaganza includes a performance from Starlight Express, a jawdropping trick from Penn and Teller, a performance from Britain's Got Talent 2024 winner Sydnie Christmas, and the West End casts of Oliver! and The Devil Wears Prada.

Amanda Holden fears 'falling out' of sexy Royal Variety Show dress

TV December 16, 2024 By Laura Harman

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (14255673ab) Rosie Jones performing on stage 'The Royal Variety Performance' TV Show, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK - 17 Dec 2023 The Royal Variety Performance 2023, this year comes from the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London, in the presence of members of the Royal Family. This annual event is a spectacular evening featuring international stars, world class theatre, sensational singers and hilarious comedy. Award-winning and esteemed entertainer, actor and presenter Bradley Walsh is to hosts the event, which includes headliners such as the legendary superstar Cher, performing from her new Christmas album. There is also an exclusive 100th Anniversary celebration from Disney Theatrical, showcasing performances from the casts of The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, Hercules and Beauty & The Beast. Other stars appearing include pop rock band McFly, singer Rick Astley, pop sensation Zara Larsson, Paloma Faith performing her latest single and the phenomenal Hannah Waddingham.

Rosie Jones calls out 'downright ableism' after Royal Variety Performance

TV December 20, 2023 By Pierra Willix

Bradley Walsh blasted after 'embarrassing' plea to Prince William backfires

TV December 18, 2023 By Alistair McGeorge

Royal Variety Performance viewers complain to Ofcom over comic's 'disgusting’ Covid joke

TV December 18, 2023 By Alistair McGeorge

Simon Cowell baffles Royal Variety viewers for bizarre reason

TV December 18, 2023 By Danni Scott

Cher charms Prince William and dances with Bradley Walsh at Royal Variety Performance

Showbiz December 1, 2023 By Robert Oliver

Ellie Taylor ditches Royal Variety Performance as she gives birth early

TV November 30, 2023 By Danni Scott

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/ITV/Shutterstock (13645029dl) From Lifted Entertainment, part of ITV Studios. THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2022 on ITV1 Pictured: Gary Barlow, Gareth Malone and Andrew Lloyd Webber onstage with London Youth Choir during the Royal Variety Performance 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday December 1, 2022. Photographer: Jonathan Hordle Multi award winning comedian and actor Lee Mack is to host The Royal Variety Performance 2022 from the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London. The event will be held in the presence of The Earl and Countess of Wessex. In honour of Queen Elizabeth II long association with The Royal Variety Performance there will be a unique celebration as world-renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, award-winning Gary Barlow and Gareth Malone accompanied by members of the London Youth Choir, perform a very special version of ?Sing?. The evening will be a spectacular celebration featuring exceptional performers, world class theatre, outstanding singers and hilarious British comedy. Stars lined up to appear are Disco Soul R&B sensations Nile Rodgers & Chic, Brit Award winner George Ezra, multi award-winner Ellie Goulding, Eurovision star and singer Sam Ryder, and powerhouse pop star Becky Hill. After winning a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards, the dazzling cast of the musical Cabaret take to the stage with an exclusive performance. Plus, Disney?s Newsies perform a sensational extract from their Tony award-winning musical, which opens in London later this month. Returning to the RVP stage with a death-defying display from their latest show Kurios are Cirque Du Soleil. Hollywood star Rita Wilson and Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter will perform a stunning duet, plus Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and The Lightning Seeds entertain the audience with a very special rendition of their hit ?Three Lions?. The evening will also feature magic from the phe...

TV legend revealed as host for Royal Variety Performance 2023

TV November 1, 2023 By Danni Scott

Comedian Viggo Venn crowned winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023

TV June 5, 2023 By Tori Brazier

MANDATORY CREDIT: Tom Dymond for Thames, a Fremantle label Undated handout photo issued by Fremantle of former Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli (left) who has been confirmed as David Walliams' replacement on Britain's Got Talent. Issue date: Tuesday January 24, 2023. PA Photo. The 67-year-old Italian choreographer and dancer will join the ITV talent show's judging panel alongside Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon. See PA story SHOWBIZ BGT. Photo credit should read: Tom Dymond for Thames, a Fremantle label/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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TV June 4, 2023 By Rebecca Sayce

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/Shutterstock (13663296as) Sophie, Sophie Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward, Prince Edward in the Royal Box singing the National Anthem 'The Royal Variety Performance 2022' TV Show, UK - 20 Dec 2022 The Royal Variety Performance 2022, is a British ITV entertainment programme, hosted this year by comedian and actor Lee Mack, from the world-famous Royal Albert Hall, in the presence of their Royal Highnesses, The Earl and Countess of Wessex. The star-studded extravaganza includes special performances from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gary Barlow and Gareth Malone, Nile Rodgers & Chic, George Ezra, Ellie Goulding, Sam Ryder, Becky Hill. Plus the casts of the musical Cabaret, Newsies, Cirque Du Soleil, Rita Wilson and Gregory Porter. And comedians Frank Skinner, David Baddiel, The Ehrlich Brothers, Fatma Said, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, Maisie Adam, and Omid Djalili.

Prince Edward called out for not singing national anthem during Royal Variety Performance

TV December 21, 2022 By Pierra Willix

Lee Mack pokes fun at Prince Edward to his face during Royal Variety Performance

TV December 21, 2022 By Meghna Amin

David Baddiel and Frank Skinner dedicate track to Lionesses at Royal Variety Performance

TV December 21, 2022 By Stella Akinwumi

CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Queen Elizabeth II is seen at the Chichester Theatre while visiting West Sussex on November 30, 2017 in Chichester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Royal Variety Performance leaves viewers 'broken' with tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

TV December 21, 2022 By Stella Akinwumi

Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle/ITV/Shutterstock (13645029l) From Lifted Entertainment, part of ITV Studios. THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2022 on ITV1 Pictured: Fanfare trumpeters perform onstage during the Royal Variety Performance 2022 at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Thursday December 1, 2022. Photographer: Matt Crossick Multi award winning comedian and actor Lee Mack is to host The Royal Variety Performance 2022 from the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London. The event will be held in the presence of The Earl and Countess of Wessex. In honour of Queen Elizabeth II long association with The Royal Variety Performance there will be a unique celebration as world-renowned composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, award-winning Gary Barlow and Gareth Malone accompanied by members of the London Youth Choir, perform a very special version of ?Sing?. The evening will be a spectacular celebration featuring exceptional performers, world class theatre, outstanding singers and hilarious British comedy. Stars lined up to appear are Disco Soul R&B sensations Nile Rodgers & Chic, Brit Award winner George Ezra, multi award-winner Ellie Goulding, Eurovision star and singer Sam Ryder, and powerhouse pop star Becky Hill. After winning a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards, the dazzling cast of the musical Cabaret take to the stage with an exclusive performance. Plus, Disney?s Newsies perform a sensational extract from their Tony award-winning musical, which opens in London later this month. Returning to the RVP stage with a death-defying display from their latest show Kurios are Cirque Du Soleil. Hollywood star Rita Wilson and Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter will perform a stunning duet, plus Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and The Lightning Seeds entertain the audience with a very special rendition of their hit ?Three Lions?. The evening will also feature magic from the phenomenal German duo The Ehrlich Brothers, a classica...

Who is performing in the Royal Variety show and how to watch?

TV December 20, 2022 By Elizabeth Atkin

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Britain's Got Talent winner Axel Blake recalls worst ever gig and it sounds brutal

TV December 20, 2022 By Alistair McGeorge

Lee Mack speaks at the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in London, Britain June 4, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/Pool

Lee Mack rehearsed Royal Variety at local comedy club and gave audience members jobs

TV December 20, 2022 By Alistair McGeorge

The Queen will be honoured at 2022 Royal Variety Performance, hosted by Lee Mack

TV November 8, 2022 By Tori Brazier

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