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From the BAFTA Award-winning co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, Jonathan Lynn, comes the long-awaited final chapter of British political satire - and it is as cunning, cutting, and catastrophically funny as ever. Jim Hacker is back - older, but perhaps not wiser, and still utterly baffled by the real world. Hoping for a quiet retirement at the tranquil Hacker College, Oxford, Jim instead finds himself facing the ultimate modern crisis: cancelled by the college committee. Enter the delightfully devious Sir Humphrey Appleby who has lost none of his love for bureaucracy, Latin phrases, and well-timed obstruction. Can Humphrey outmanoeuvre the meddling students, the Fellowship, and reality itself? Or is it finally time to say, "I’m Sorry, Prime Minister..."? Brimming with razor-sharp wit, nostalgic brilliance, and more double-speak than a press briefing, this is political comedy at its most timeless - and timely. Book now for a night of laughter, legacy, and one last glorious round of red tape, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister.

Bad Vibrations presents Crack Cloud Plus guests Crack Cloud is an alternative multimedia group based out of Canada. Presented by Institute of Contemporary Arts. This is an 18+ event

New hour from the English comedian best known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, plus Dave's Ultimate Worrier.

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before. A cornerstone of classical music, this vivid and revolutionary work captures the essence of nature with breathtaking virtuosity and emotional power. Its influence continues to echo through centuries of music-making, and remains one of the most beloved compositions in the classical canon. This captivating programme, performed by the celebrated Piccadilly Sinfonietta and leading violinist to be announced, promises an evening of elegance and inspiration. With over 200 performances annually, this acclaimed ensemble—featuring some of the UK’s most gifted virtuosi—has become a mainstay on the British classical scene. The evening's programme will contain Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' with a selection of other, renowned classical masterpieces.

What do videogames mean to their LGBTQ+ players? Join LGBTQ+ historian Sacha Coward and journalist Mahin Kesore in conversation about all things gay and gaming. Videogames can be a safe space and a place to find community but, as with the IRL world, homophobia and transphobia is still lurking in many corners. A study by Online Roulette showed that 35% of LGBTQ+ players in 2020 felt too unsafe to disclose their identity and half, 40%, decided to stop playing online altogether because of online harassment, according to the results. There were positive findings too, with 45% of respondents said that gaming played an integral part in their discovery of their own queer identity. Mahin Kesore grew up a closeted gay Hindu in a strict South Asian Mauritian family. His main catharsis was losing himself within video games worlds like the Legend of Zelda series and SuperMario. Mahin was forced to leave home on Boxing Day 2021, after coming out to his family. Among the essentials he took included his DS Lite with the game Chrono Trigger. As historian, gamer and escape room designer, Sacha Coward says: "I still love this world, as do millions of queer videogame players. Videogames are an art form, every bit as much as a painting or a piece of music, it’s high time we start celebrating the stories of the queer characters, games and game makers in the story of videogames." Presented by Conway Hall. This is an all ages event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Australian drag diva and cabaret legend TREVOR ASHLEY makes his triumphant return to the Lyric, with a brand new show. Featuring songs and stories from his hit TV show Queen of the Universe, TrAshley will lift the curtain on what really happens when you travel halfway across the world to shoot a reality television programme when you're a control freak with absolutely no control! The evening features songs from “Queen of the Universe,” including “Get the Party Started,” “The Rose,” and “River Deep, Mountain High,” in addition to tributes to Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli. Working with a sensational 8 PIECE BAND, expect a night of laughs, gay anthems and powerhouse vocals, as Trevor traverses the antipodes to the West End with his trademark wit and self- deprecation.