Big Night of Musicals 2025 by the National Lottery

Big Night Of Musicals staged by The National Lottery at the AO Arena Manchester features a blockbuster bill including the casts of the nation’s most popular musicals.

Jason Manford hosts another spectacular celebration of musical theatre filmed at Manchester’s AO Arena, featuring sensational performances from the casts of 13 of the UK’s best-loved West End and touring productions - along with a few surprises along the way.

Jason Manford hosts a glittering musical celebration, with spectacular performances and special guests, including Beverley Knight, Nicole Scherzinger and Alfie Boe. Daniel Mays takes to the stage with Guys & Dolls, Alfie Boe returns to Les Misérables for a special one-off performance, Beverley Knight performs with some of the next generation of musical theatre stars, and the cast of Broadway sensation Hadestown present a UK television exclusive ahead of its West End debut.