# Sondheim Theatre > A Delfont Mackintosh Theatre ## Pages - [Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2026](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/stephen-sondheim-society-student-performer-of-the-year-2026): SSSSPOTY is back for its 18th year! Once again, the best young performers from across the UK assemble in the Sondheim Theatre for an afternoon celebrating the legendary composer-lyricist… and one of them will be crowned the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year! The 12 student finalists will be guided through their songs by Musical Director Nigel Lilley (Follies, Company, Next to Normal, Hello, Dolly!) and heading up the panel of celebrity judges as Chair of the Jury will be writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson. Joining Edward in the judges’ box will be Sondheim Society patron, Olivier winner and Tony nominee Jenna Russell (Sondheim […] - [Judi Dench & Gyles Brandreth: "What’s the Play? What’s the Part?"](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/judi-dench-gyles-brandreth-whats-the-play-whats-the-part): “What’s the play? What’s the part?” That’s what Dame Judi Dench always asks – and now it’s the title of Gyles and Judi’s new Christmas show! Hot on the heels of their previous festive outings, Gyles and Judi are making this an annual tradition. This year, one show only. Just two friends, no scripts, no screens – having the most extraordinary conversation you’ll ever hear. They’re imagining the ultimate theatrical party. Tommy Cooper drops by, Morecambe and Wise crack jokes, John Gielgud holds court. Even Johnny Depp or Leonardo DiCaprio might appear. They’ll chat about Shakespeare’s heroines, and if you’re very lucky, […] - [Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sssspoty-2025): SSSSPOTY is back for its 17th year! Once again, the best young performers from across the UK assemble in the Sondheim Theatre for an afternoon celebrating the legendary composer-lyricist… and one of them will be crowned the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year! The 12 student finalists will be guided through their songs by Musical Director NIGEL LILLEY (Follies, Company, and most recently Next to Normal and Hello, Dolly!) and heading up the panel of celebrity judges as Chair of the Jury this year will be Sondheim Society patron, Olivier winner and Tony nominee JENNA RUSSELL (Sondheim on […] - [I Remember It Well - The Christmas Edition with Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/i-remember-it-well-the-christmas-edition-with-judi-dench-and-gyles-brandreth): On stage – in person – the incomparable Dame Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth return to the West End for two unforgettable afternoons of pure delight. Quite simply, it’s the story of her life. Dame Judi joins her friend Gyles on a captivating journey down memory lane, revisiting her extraordinary life and unparalleled career – from her childhood in York in the 1930s to her latest Oscar nomination in 2022. Expect Shakespeare, anecdotes galore, stories, sonnets, and a very special guest or two, in what promises to be a two-hour party you’ll never forget. - [Avenue Q in Concert](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/avenue-q-in-concert): Avenue Q is finally coming of age! 18 years old and just as naughty, the original London company featuring Jon Robyns (Princeton/Rod), Julie Atherton (Kate/Lucy), Simon Lipkin (Nicky/Trekkie/Blue Bear), Giles Terrera (Gary Coleman), Ann Harada (Christmas Eve), Sion Lloyd (Brian) and Jacqui Sanchez (Mrs T/Yellow Bear), are back together for one huge 18th Birthday party, playing two very special Concert performances at The Sondheim Theatre on Sunday 10 November. Part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, Avenue Q is the mischievous, badly behaved but irresistibly charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York Street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English? Winner […] - [Previous Shows](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/previous-shows): Please find below a list of our previous shows at Sondheim Theatre. - [Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sssspoty-2024): SSSSPOTY is back for its 16th year! Once again, the best young performers from across the UK assemble in the Sondheim Theatre for an afternoon celebrating the legendary composer-lyricist… and one of them will be crowned the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year! The competition will be hosted by the incomparable BONNIE LANGFORD (Sondheim’s Old Friends, Doctor Who, Anything Goes, 42nd Street). The 12 student finalists will be guided through their songs by Musical Director NIGEL LILLEY (Follies, Company, and most recently The Witches) and Director HANNAH CHISSICK (Sunday in the Park with George, Marry Me a Little, Side by Side by Sondheim). Also on hand to celebrate […] - [Les Misérables](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/les-miserables): Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables is “a thrilling inspiration.” (The Guardian). This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “the reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “perfect theatre in a perfect theatre” (Sunday Telegraph). The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs; “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Bring Him Home”, “One Day More”, “Master Of The House” and many more. Seen by over 150 million people worldwide in 57 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. Storm the barricades for a ticket! - [What's On](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/whats-on): Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date on all our current and future shows. - [Sondheim Theatre](https://www.sondheimtheatre.co.uk/): Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6BA. Call Customer Service on +44 (0)344 482 5151† Phone lines are open:Monday – Saturday 10am – 7.30pm. Box office opening times: From 2 hours and 30 minutes before the start of the show, until 15 minutes after curtain up. On matinee days the box office remains open in between performances Please note: You may not bring any food or drink purchased elsewhere to our theatres. All our theatre bars serve drinks and snacks, but not hot food. Our theatres sell products which may contain allergens. Allergen information is available upon request from all bars or other […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)