Where other arts slow down in December, London theatre accelerates frenziedly, and it's a curiosity of the season that while there are gazillions of pantos and explicitly Christmas-themed family productions, it's also the busiest time of year for 'regular' shows. If you're after or something to take the kids to , then do check out our respective lists. But there's an abundance of serious dramas, world class comedies and cool indie plays debuting this month - here's our guide to the best non-tinselly openings in town this month.
The live broadcast selections for the december and early January Premier League fixtures of the 2025/26 season have been announced. Arsenal, who led the table at the end of October, and title holders Liverpool are among the teams to have had games moved. There is one match on Boxing Day and all four games on New Year's Day will be shown on live TV and streaming in the UK.