The Royal Variety Performance - Episode Guide

Episode: 1960-05-22 | Airdate: May 22, 1960 (155 min)

Episode: 1961-11-12 | Airdate: Nov 12, 1961 (155 min)

Episode: 1962-11-04 | Airdate: Nov 4, 1962 (155 min)

Episode: 1963-11-10 | Airdate: Nov 10, 1963 (155 min)

Episode: 1964-11-08 | Airdate: Nov 8, 1964 (155 min)

Episode: 1965-11-14 | Airdate: Nov 14, 1965 (155 min)

Episode: 1966-11-20 | Airdate: Nov 20, 1966 (155 min)

Episode: 1967-11-19 | Airdate: Nov 19, 1967 (155 min)

Episode: 1968-11-24 | Airdate: Nov 24, 1968 (155 min)

Episode: 1969-11-16 | Airdate: Nov 16, 1969 (155 min)

Episode: 1970-11-15 | Airdate: Nov 15, 1970 (155 min)

Episode: 1971-11-21 | Airdate: Nov 21, 1971 (155 min)

Episode: 1972-11-05 | Airdate: Nov 5, 1972 (155 min)

Episode: 1973-12-02 | Airdate: Dec 2, 1973 (155 min)

Episode: 1974-11-24 | Airdate: Nov 24, 1974 (155 min)

Episode: 1975-11-16 | Airdate: Nov 16, 1975 (155 min)

Episode: 1976-11-15 | Airdate: Nov 15, 1976 (155 min)

Episode: 1977-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 1977 (155 min)

Episode: 1978-12-13 | Airdate: Dec 13, 1978 (155 min)

Episode: 1979-12-02 | Airdate: Dec 2, 1979 (155 min)

Episode: 1980-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 1980 (155 min)

Episode: 1981-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 1981 (155 min)

Episode: 1982-11-14 | Airdate: Nov 14, 1982 (155 min)

Episode: 1983-11-13 | Airdate: Nov 13, 1983 (155 min)

Episode: 1984-11-25 | Airdate: Nov 25, 1984 (155 min)

Episode: 1985-12-01 | Airdate: Dec 1, 1985 (155 min)

Episode: 1986-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 1986 (155 min)

Episode: 1987-11-29 | Airdate: Nov 29, 1987 (155 min)

Episode: 1988-11-26 | Airdate: Nov 26, 1988 (155 min)

Episode: 1989-11-25 | Airdate: Nov 25, 1989 (155 min)

Episode: 1990-08-04 | Airdate: Aug 4, 1990 (155 min)

Episode: 1991-11-30 | Airdate: Nov 30, 1991 (155 min)

Episode: 1992-12-12 | Airdate: Dec 12, 1992 (155 min)

Episode: 1993-11-20 | Airdate: Nov 20, 1993 (155 min)

Episode: 1994-12-03 | Airdate: Dec 3, 1994 (155 min)

Episode: 1995-11-25 | Airdate: Nov 25, 1995 (155 min)

Episode: 1996-11-10 | Airdate: Nov 10, 1996 (155 min)

Episode: 1997-12-06 | Airdate: Dec 6, 1997 (155 min)

Episode: 1998-12-20 | Airdate: Dec 20, 1998 (155 min)

Episode: 1999-12-04 | Airdate: Dec 4, 1999 (155 min)

Episode: 2000-12-17 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2000 (155 min)

Episode: 2001-11-28 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2001 (155 min)

Episode: 2002-12-15 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2002 (155 min)

Episode: 2003-11-26 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2003 (155 min)

Episode: 2004-12-15 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2004 (155 min)

Episode: 2005-12-11 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2005 (155 min)

Episode: 2006-12-12 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2006 (155 min)

Episode: 2007-12-09 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2007 (155 min)

Episode: 2008-12-17 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2008 (155 min)

Episode: 2009-12-16 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2009 (155 min)

Episode: 2010-12-16 | Airdate: Dec 16, 2010 (155 min)

Episode: 2011-12-14 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2011 (155 min)

Episode: 2012-12-03 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2012 (155 min)

Episode: 2013-12-09 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2013 (155 min)

Episode: 2014-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2014 (155 min)

Episode: 2015-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2015 (155 min)

Episode: 2016-12-13 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2016 (155 min)

Comedian, actor and children's author David Walliams is to host The Royal Variety Performance 2016 in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince Of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, from one of the most iconic and well loved live venues in the UK, the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith.

David will introduce the legendary Barry Gibb and Sting, superstars Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams, the award winning Sheridan Smith and Emeli Sandé, plus this years magical Britain's Got Talent winner Lance Corporal Richard Jones.

The cast of The Beatles Cirque Du Soleil's LOVE show will be flying in from Las Vegas for a special anniversary performance, there will also be sneak previews from the casts of Gershwin's classic musical An American In Paris and Gary Barlow's The Girls which both open in the West End early next year.

Diversity return to the stage where they first auditioned for BGT and there is comedy from Joe Lycett, Alan Davies and Rob Beckett.

More show-stopping numbers are provided by Amber Riley star of the Tony Awards winning musical Dreamgirls, One Republic, DNCE, ABC and McFly's Tom Fletcher who will be premiering his new book The Christmasaurus with an enchanting one off performance.

Episode: 2017-12-19 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2017 (95 min)

Hosted by Miranda Hart, an unforgettable evening of the best UK and international musical performers, extraordinary theatre and brilliant comedy as well as a number of surprises along the away.

Episode: 2018-12-11 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2018 (155 min)

Greg Davies hosts the Royal Variety Performance in the presence of members of the Royal family at the London Palladium. This year's event features performances by Take That, the cast of West End musical Hamilton, George Ezra, Clean Bandit, Andrea and Matteo Boccelli, Lost Voice Guy, Rick Astley, Rhod Gilbert, and many more.

Episode: 2019-12-10 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2019 (150 min)

Episode: 2020-12-08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2020 (120 min)

The annual extravaganza to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity features performances from Sheridan Smith, reprising her role as Cilla Black, and Samantha Barks in an exclusive preview of the forthcoming Frozen stage musical. The show also features music from Michael Ball, Gary Barlow, Steps, Melanie C and Britain's Got Talent winner Jon Courtenay. Other acts on the bill include Marisha Wallace, Celeste, Daliso Chaponda, Jo Caulfield, Stephen Mulhern and the Black Blues Brothers, plus an appearance by Captain Sir Thomas Moore.

Episode: 2021-12-19 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2021 (160 min)

Alan Carr hosts the event from the Royal Albert Hall, with music from Ed Sheeran, Rod Stewart, Anne-Marie, James Blunt, Years & Years, Gregory Porter and Elvis Costello, along with The Greatest Showman's Keala Settle. There is comedy from Judi Love, Bill Bailey, Chris McCausland and Josh Widdicombe, and performances by the casts of hit musicals Moulin Rouge and Matilda.

Episode: 2022-12-20 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2022 (150 min)

The actor and comedian Lee Mack hosts the annual entertainment extravaganza to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity, from London's Royal Albert Hall. This year's star-studded events features special performances from Nile Rodgers & Chic, George Ezra, Ellie Goulding, Sam Ryder, Becky Hill, a stunning duet from Hollywood star Rita Wilson and US Jazz sensation Gregory Porter, as well as a Christmas treat from David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, Ian Broudie, the Lightning Seeds and England's Lionesses. More show-stopping moments are provided by the West End casts of the multi-award winning Cabaret and Disney's Newsies, and Cirque Du Soleil also return to the Royal Variety with a death-defying display from their new show, Kurios. As the evening draws to a close, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gary Barlow, Gareth Malone and the London Youth Choir perform a very special version of Sing, in tribute to her late Majesty The Queen's patronage of the Royal Variety Charity.

Episode: 2023-12-17 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2023 (160 min)

Award-winning and esteemed entertainer, actor and presenter Bradley Walsh is to host The Royal Variety Performance 2023 from the magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London. The event will be held in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel of Sweden.

This annual event will be a spectacular evening featuring international stars, world class theatre, sensational singers and hilarious comedy.

Our headliners this year will be multi-award winning, legendary superstar Cher who will be making a very special appearance to perform a number from her wonderful new Christmas album. And an exclusive 100th Anniversary celebration from Disney Theatrical, showcasing an astounding medley, featuring performances from the casts of The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, Hercules and Beauty & The Beast.