WITH Covid restrictions beginning to elevate and the Government confirming stay-at-home tips are to ease as deliberate, we are able to say goodbye to back-garden boredom.
Laura Stott finds a few of the greatest leisure we have now the likelihood to get pleasure from in the yr forward.
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Now is the time to begin filling your calendar with gigs and occasionsCredit: Alamy
Theatre
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Back to the Future the Musical is coming to the Adelphi Theatre, London, from August 20Credit: Alamy
PRETTY WOMAN: Savoy Theatre, London, July 8 onwards, tickets from £18, for particulars see prettywomanthemusical.com.
The stage model of Julia Roberts’ and Richard Gere’s Nineties traditional romcom returns this summer season. Originally a success on Broadway, Danny Mac and Rachael Wooding belt out tunes from the unique film.
BACK TO THE FUTURE – THE MUSICAL: Adelphi Theatre, London, from August 20, tickets from £19.95, backtothefuturemusical.com.
Another big-screen musical adaptation, this one seeing Marty McFly and the DeLorean transported from 1985 to London’s West End for 2021.
FROZEN – THE MUSICAL: Theatre Royal, London, from August 27, tickets from £20, frozenthemusical.co.uk.
Get prepared to let lockdown go along with Elsa and Anna in Disney’s on-stage spectacle. Featuring songs from the hit animation together with new scores for the stage.
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Frozen followers will certainly need to get their fingers on some musical ticketsCredit: Rex
CINDERELLA: Gillian Lynne Theatre, London, from June 25, tickets from £19.50, see andrewlloydwebberscinderella.com.
Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, this new musical comedy model reinvents the world’s best-loved fairy story about the pauper and her Prince Charming.
With a brand new rating by legendary musical supremo Andrew Lloyd Webber.
GET UP, STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL: Lyric Theatre, London, from October 1, tickets from £15 getupstandupthemusical.com.
No Woman, No Cry singer Bob Marley’s unbelievable life story as reggae pioneer and social activist is being advised in a brand new musical that premieres this autumn. Arinze Kene performs Marley, singing hits together with Three Little Birds and Could You Be Loved.
MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING: Manchester Palace Theatre, from September 20 then UK-wide dates. Tickets from £13 bestfriendsweddingmusical.com.
This new stage present based mostly on the Nineties Julia Roberts film premieres in Manchester earlier than touring the UK. Starring The X Factor’s Alexandra Burke in the lead as feisty meals critic Julianne Potter.
Festivals
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Parklife 2021 will see Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta and Dave carry outCredit: AFP
PARKLIFE 2021: Heaton Park, Manchester, September 11-12. Tickets from £84 parklife.uk.com.
Brit Award-winner Dave, Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion, plus Skepta and Eric Prydz headline this outside extravaganza.
WE LOVE 90s IN THE PARK!: South Park, Darlington, Co Durham, August 27. Tickets from skiddle.com.
If bopping to throwback anthems is your bag, this line-up that includes Gareth Gates, 5ive, Liberty X, East 17 and The Cheeky Girls can be the good singalong.
ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL: September 16-19. Tickets from £70, isleofwightfestival.com.
Liam Gallagher, David Guetta and Snow Patrol headline in Newport, alongside Primal Scream, The Script, Kaiser Chiefs, Tom Jones and Supergrass.
CARFEST NORTH: July 23-25, Bolesworth, Cheshire, and CARFEST SOUTH: August 27-29, Laverstoke Park Farm, Hants. Tickets from £74 carfest.org.
Created by Virgin Radio’s Chris Evans, the charity fundraiser options music acts together with Texas, McFly and Rag ’n’ Bone Man.
Pop and gigs
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Lady Gaga is coming to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London, on July 30Credit: Getty
LADY GAGA: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London, July 30. Tickets from £101. See ticketmaster.co.uk.
The Poker Face singer brings her Chromatica Ball Tour beforehand scheduled for final summer season for a one-night-only present in North London.
Expect epic costume adjustments, choreography and vocals from the Grammy award-winning star on her solely UK date.
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL BUBLE: Venues together with Warwick Castle and Bath’s Royal Crescent from July 9 to 27. Tickets from £79, axs.com.
Lift your spirits with the jaunty crooner on his rescheduled summer season tour. The singer will carry out hits together with Haven’t Met You Yet.
JLS: The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, October 20. Tickets from £34. See jlsofficial.com.
Delayed by Covid, the Beat Again comeback tour will lastly convey JB, Aston, Marvin and Oritse again on stage collectively this autumn. Back flips compulsory.
Other dates embody Resorts Arena, Birmingham, on October 23, Sheffield Arena on October 28 and 29, and Utilita Arena Newcastle on November 6.
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Treat your self to a Steps throwback after they tour the UKCredit: Redferns
DUA LIPA: Tour begins at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, September 10. Tickets from £40. See livenation.co.uk.
New Rules and One Kiss singer Dua takes her postponed Future Nostalgia tour on the highway. The singer’s different UK dates embody Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, on September 15, London’s O2 on September 25 and Utilita Arena Birmingham on September 28.
STEPS: Sheffield Arena, November 2. Tickets from £36. For particulars see stepsofficial.co.uk.
Last yr might have been One For Sorrow however pop favourites H, Claire, Faye, Lee and Lisa will ensure what’s left of 2021 received’t be a Tragedy with their What The Future Holds UK tour. Plus help from kitchen disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
The band’s different dates embody First Direct Arena, Leeds, on November 19 and O2 Arena, London, on November 26 and 27.
Comedy
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Ricky Gervais is again behind a mic for a brand new stand-up presentCredit: AP:Associated Press
RICKY GERVAIS SUPERNATURE: Leeds Arena, June 19, plus different UK dates to December 6, tickets out there from ticketmaster.co.uk.
The Office and After Life author is again behind a mic for a brand new stand-up present. The a number of Bafta, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winner swaps Hollywood for UK venues to get again on stage for some post-lockdown laughs.
The tour additionally stops at venues together with SEC Armadillo in Glasgow on September 12, 12 dates at the The London Palladium between September 15 and November 13 and Brighton Centre on December 5 and 6.
KATHERINE RYAN, MISSUS: The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, September 2. Dates to 2022. Tickets out there from £26.75, see livenation.co.uk.
The author and star of Netflix lockdown smash hit The Duchess and staple of TV panel exhibits, Katherine is touring the UK together with her new stay present.
Expect quick-witted, sharp, grownup humour. Other dates embody Dorking Halls in Surrey on September 16, Aberdeen Music Hall on October 8 and Middlesbrough Town Hall on October 22.
COMEDY IN THE PARK: Various UK Venues together with Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside, and Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln, from June 26. Tickets from £45 comedyinthepark.co.uk.
We all want a very good snigger after the previous 18 months, so why not get your giggle on at the UK’s greatest outside chortle competition?
Featuring a stellar line-up of your stand-up favourites, the chuckles are supplied by humour kings and queens together with John Bishop, Rob Beckett, Russell Kane, Al Murray and Judi Love.
Touring varied UK venues with a altering line-up for every city and metropolis, it’s assured to give you a night of top-class comedy in the open air.
Sport
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Football followers will need to snap up tickets for the rescheduled Euros 2020 eventCredit: Getty
BRITISH GRAND PRIX: Silverstone, Northants, July 15-18, tickets from £79, silverstone.co.uk.
High-speed motion launches a summer season of sport with our personal Lewis Hamilton contesting 52 laps at the house of British Formula 1.
Off observe, there may be additionally stay music and the F1 fan zone, with household actions plus lots to please petrolheads.
THE HUNDRED CRICKET: UK venues July/August, tickets from £5, thehundred.com.
High-energy stadium cricket motion that includes eight new ladies’s and males’s groups and star gamers galore. UK venues embody Lord’s in North West London.
UEFA EUROS 2021: UK/Ireland video games at Wembley Stadium, Dublin Arena, Hampden Park, Glasgow, June-July) ticket data at uefa.com.
The rescheduled 2020 event lastly kicks off in Rome on June 11 with 51 fixtures at stadiums all through Europe working via to July 11.
Other
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The Big Feastival is Alex James’s annual foodie extravaganza in OxfordshireCredit: Goff
PUB IN THE PARK: Various UK places together with Bath and Warwick, June 18 to September 19. For ticket data, see pubintheparkuk.com.
“We’ll Eat Again” is the slogan of this touring meals, drink and enjoyable competition, the brainchild of TV and posh pub chef Tom Kerridge. Alfresco grub, drinks and household leisure are on the menu, plus music from high names together with Craig David and James Blunt.
THE BIG FEASTIVAL: Kingham, Oxfordshire, 27-29 August. Ticket data uk.thebigfeastival.com.
This annual foodie extravaganza hosted by Blur bassist and cheese maestro Alex James at his farm in the Cotswolds guarantees to be greater and yummier than ever this summer season.
A correct household occasion with distinctive consuming experiences, enjoyable festivals, a devoted “Little Dudes” zone and naturally a high music line-up. This yr Zara Larsson, Nile Rodgers and Chic and All Saints are amongst the performers.
ALTON TOWERS MARDI GRAS: Alton, Staffs, May 22 – June 20, tickets from £34, altontowers.com.
Get the post-lockdown summer season celebration began at the Alton Towers Mardi Gras! This new carnival-inspired takeover of one in every of the UK’s most well-known theme parks will function fabulous exhibits.
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The Natural History Museum is internet hosting a Fantastic Beasts exhibitCredit: PA
THORPE PARK OKTOBERFEST: Chertsey, Surrey, from September. Tickets from £35, thorpepark.com.
With lederhosen, pints and roller-coasters on faucet, Oktoberfest at Thorpe Park ought to definitely get you spinning round. Grown-ups can pattern conventional Oktoberfest beer and Bavarian sausages in the Festival Centre.
FANTASTIC BEASTS, THE WONDER OF NATURE: The Natural History Museum, South Kensington, London. Opening date tbc, tickets from £22 nhm.ac.uk.
Originally scheduled to open final summer season, this main new exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum is now set to launch later this yr.
Harry Potter’s legendary magic has been sprinkled over the halls as, for the first time, creatures from JK Rowling’s fictional wizardry world can be displayed alongside real-world artefacts from the museum’s assortment.
Exhibits embody a dragon cranium from Professor Lupin’s classroom and specimens that present how Demiguise from Fantastic Beasts is related to the Jaguar.
Film
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The highly-anticipated James Bond film No Time To Do is out from September 30Credit: Alamy
TOP GUN – MAVERICK: From July 23. Three a long time on from after they first took to the skies, Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer are taking our breath away once more with the good film to rejoice the return of the flicks.
The sequel to 1986’s fighter-jet traditional is good blockbuster materials to welcome again big-screen showings.
NO TIME TO DIE: From September 30. The twenty fifth film in the James Bond franchise sees 007’s retirement in Jamaica reduce brief. Stars Daniel Craig in what is predicted to be his last flip as the iconic spy.
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Top Gun is making its grand return in JulyCredit: AP
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GHOSTBUSTERS – AFTERLIFE: From November 12. Another Eighties sequel you’ll need to get pleasure from with the full cinematic surround-sound expertise. Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd are again.
FAST & FURIOUS 9: From July 9. The newest in the Vin Diesel motion franchise will hit film screens with full pressure. Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster and Helen Mirren are again.
There’s a hearsay of a visitor look by pop star Cardi B – and hypothesis that this time the storyline may go intergalactic.
From James Bond to Ghostbusters – the movie releases main cinema’s 2021 comeback
