Big Night of Musicals 2026 by the National Lottery (2026)

Jason Manford hosts the annual showcase of musical theatre from the AO Arena in Manchester. Featuring a preview of forthcoming new West End productions of Miss Saigon and Jesus Christ Superstar, with Sam Ryder making his debut as Jesus. Featuring Alexandra Burke performing numbers from I'm Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical, hits from The Producers, Wicked, The Lion King, Oliver!, Sunny Afternoon and Paddington The Musical, and a performance from Annie featuring La Voix.