This year’s Royal Variety Performance is set to hit TV screens across the nation this Sunday.
The star-studded event took place on November 30, with Hollywood stars and royalty in attendance.
Many eagerly anticipate the star-studded event every year, wondering what talent will hit the world-renowned stage at the Albert Hall.
But who is in this year’s line up – and which royals will be going? MailOnline details everything you need to know about the performance broadcast this weekend.
The Royal Variety Show is set to hit screens across the nations at 8pm this Sunday, with a flurry of celebrities and royals in attendance
But who will be performing and what surprises are in store? MailOnline reveals everything you need to know (pictured: Samantha Barks as Elsa in Frozen)
Who is hosting the Royal Variety Show?
Actor and The Chase host, Bradley Walsh will be presenting the Royal Variety Show this Sunday.
Discussing his upcoming hosting gig, the Blankety Blank presenter said: ‘I am so excited to be presenting this year’s show.
‘It’s been 30 years since I first performed at the Royal Variety Performance, so what an absolute honour to be hosting.’
‘The line-up is incredible and I can’t wait for you all to see what I have in store.’
This isn’t Bradley’s first rodeo as he has previously performed at the Royal Variety Show three times, in 1995, 1999 and 2005.
Actor and The Chase host, Bradley Walsh will be presenting the Royal Variety Show
Which royals will be attending the Royal Variety Show?
King Charles III has not been to a Royal Variety Performance since being appointed monarch.
In 2022, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – Prince Edward and Sophie – represented the royal household at the event.
A year prior, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, attended the show on behalf of the family.
This year, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the show once again, accompanied by the Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden.
King Charles III has yet to attend a Royal Variety Show since he was made King (pictured)
In attendance at the glitzy event are the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden
Who will be performing at the Royal Variety Show?
Superstars and musical theatre stars will grace the stage of this year’s Royal Variety Performance.
Headliner and pop icon Cher will be performing a few tracks from her brand new Christmas album – Cher Christmas.
But she won’t be the only pop powerhouse to step out, with Melanie C from the Spice Girls set to give a heart-warming tribute to theatre producer Bill Kenwright.
Another Hollywood name taking up the baton to perform will be Ted Lasso actress, Hannah Waddingham, who will be putting on a show alongside the ENO chorus.
The night won’t be short of musical acts either, with McFly – who will be celebrating their 20-year anniversary – Zara Larsson, Paloma Faith and Rick Astley set to sing.
But the night won’t only be accommodating pop music fans only – there will be plenty of theatre highlights for those who prefer the West End to the UK Top 40 charts.
During the two-and-a-half hour show, several beloved Disney casts – including The Lion King, Frozen, Hercules, Aladdin and Beauty & The Beast – will flurry across the stage in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary.
West End musicals will also be let lose on the stage, with medleys from the casts of Crazy for You, The Little Big Things and Sister Act, headed by vocal virtuoso, Beverly Knight.
Cher is set to headline the event, performing tunes from her new festive album
Other notable names singing a tune are former Spice Girl, Melanie C, as well as Ted Lasso actress, Hannah Waddingham (pictured)
There will be plenty on offer for theatre fans too, with performances from Disney casts such as Frozen, Aladdin and the Lion King in celebration of the company’s 100 year anniversary
Multiple West End shows will also be heading over to the Albert Hall including, Crazy For You, The Little Big Things and Sister Act, headed by vocal virtuoso Beverly Knight (pictured)
West End show Unbelievable – written by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman – will also be centre stage.
Among the Royal Variety Performance 2023 line-up is distinguished pianist Lang Lang who will share the limelight with child prodigy and winner of Channel 4’s The Piano, Lucy, 14.
There will be laughs in store for viewers, with Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Ellie Taylor and Simon Brodkin queuing up to have the crowd in hurls of laughter.
Another comic who will be performing is Britain’s Got Talent winner, Viggo Ven, who will be welcomed by Simon Cowell.
Marching their way into the spotlight will be The Fanfare Trumpeters of The Band of the Welsh Guards, with the National Youth Choir, who will perform the National Anthem.
The 2023 Royal Variety Performance will be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX on 8pm Sunday, December 17.
West End show Unbelievable – written by Derren Brown, Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman – will also be centre stage
The performance have viewers in hurls of laughter with a flurry of comedians in attendance including Tom Allen, Rosie Jones (pictured), Ellie Taylor and Simon Brodkin
Britain’s Got Talent winner, Viggo Ven will also be centre stage (pictured left). He will be welcomed on stage by former XFactor boss, Simon Cowell (pictured right)
