SPRING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 2025: MUST-SEE EVENTS

GIN & RUM FESTIVAL 2025: LET THE GOOD TIMES FLOW

The ultimate celebration of spirits returns in 2025, promising to be the party of the year for both
connoisseurs and casual imbibers alike. The Gin & Rum Festival offers a unique opportunity to
expand your palate with samples from carefully selected guest distillers, while enjoying the festival
atmosphere with themed bars, award-winning DJs, and live entertainment.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge of craft spirits or simply dance the night away
with friends, this festival delivers both education and entertainment in equal measure. Early booking
is recommended for this consistently sold-out event.
Tickets available at: ginandrumfestival.com/festival-tickets

THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS

THE FILLERS: TRIBUTE TO THE KILLERS
Recognized as the world’s premier Killers tribute act, The Fillers bring unparalleled authenticity to
their performances. Formed in 2006 in Bury St. Edmunds, the band has earned praise from The
Killers themselves for their meticulous attention to detail.
From Brandon Flowers’ iconic keyboard setups to vintage Fender Starcasters and custom Hiwatt
amplifiers, The Fillers recreate the complete Vegas quartet experience. Their repertoire spans all
Killers albums from “Hot Fuss” through “Pressure Machine.”
With performances across four continents including venues in the USA, Mexico, UAE, and
throughout Europe, The Fillers deliver a show that captures both the sound and spectacle of the
original band.
More information: thefillersmusic.com/showtime

MEAN GIRLS MUSICAL
Broadway’s hit adaptation arrives at London’s Savoy Theatre this spring. Created by an award-
winning team including writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin, and director-
choreographer Casey Nicholaw, the musical brings the beloved film’s razor-sharp wit to the stage.
Follow home-schooled Cady Heron as she navigates the treacherous social hierarchy of North Shore
High School and confronts the ruthless Plastics—Regina, Gretchen, and Karen. Filled with iconic
characters and killer songs, this production promises to be, in the words of Gretchen Wieners, “so
fetch.”BSL Interpreted performance: Saturday, May 10th at 2:30pmTickets: Available through ShowFilmFirst

MARIKISCRYCRYCRY: GONER
This provocative solo performance at Salford’s Lowry Theatre follows the psychological journey of
the “Goner”—a figure doomed with no chance of survival. Through sensuous and fearsome
choreography, the work explores themes of Caribbean migration, alienation, belonging, addiction,
and violence.
Utilising the aesthetics of horror, creator Marikiscrycrycry establishes a Black tradition of horror for
the live context, asking how culturally specific narratives can be presented against a backdrop of
psychological terror.
Venue: The Lowry (Quay Theatre), SalfordTickets: Available through The Lowry box office

THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Celebrating its 20th successful year and seen by over a million people, this spectacular production is
one of British theatre’s biggest success stories. The show delivers a non-stop parade of Motown
classics from legendary artists including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations,
The Supremes, and many more.
For one special night, audiences can celebrate the sound that defined a generation and continues to
inspire today’s music landscape.
Tickets: entertainers.co.uk/shows/the-magic-of-motown

ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS: THE MUSICAL
In this world premiere production (March 28-April 5), a stellar cast brings to life interwoven tales of
betrayal, blackmail, and homicide inspired by the Master of Suspense. Set during an ordinary day in
an average American city, the musical follows a paranoid housewife, a duplicitous jazz singer, a
witness to murder, an escaped convict, and a man on the edge.
The production features musical theatre royalty including Scarlett Strallen, Sally Ann Triplett, Nicola
Hughes, Gary Milner, and Damian Humbley. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle with an
original score by Steven Lutvak and book by Jay Dyer, the show maintains Hitchcock’s trademark
blend of suspense and dark humour.
Venue: Theatre RoyalTickets: theatreroyal.org.uk/events

LIVE MUSIC

THE JAZZ CAFE: UNFORGETTABLE LIVE MUSIC
This iconic Camden venue continues its mission of making music accessible to everyone. Beyond
hosting world-class performances, The Jazz Cafe Foundation supports young people throughout
Camden by providing access to otherwise unobtainable musical resources and education.
Their diverse spring lineup features both established jazz legends and emerging talent, making it a
must-visit destination for music lovers.
Full program and tickets: thejazzcafe.com/whats-on