The 2024 event features the likes of Sir Elton John, Stephen Mulhern and 2024 Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas.
The Royal Variety Performance is the world’s longest running entertainment show and this year was attended by King Charles III.
Queen Camilla was due to accompany him, but was forced to pull out due to ill health.
This is the first time the King has attended the Royal Variety Performance since becoming its Patron.
What a night! 🎭
⁰Last night, The King attended The Royal Variety Performance in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, held in the @RoyalAlbertHall.A huge thank you to all the talented performers and those working behind-the-scenes who made the evening so special. pic.twitter.com/iY2FTzmWp1
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 23, 2024
King George V and Queen Mary were the royal attendees for the first show back on July 1, 1912.
Who is performing at Royal Variety 2024?
The Royal Variety Performance 2024 will be hosted by comedian Alan Carr and media personality Amanda Holden.
Carr said: “I am completely thrilled to be asked back to host the Royal Variety Performance, what a compliment and an honour!”
“To be able to host this magical evening with my best friend and TV wife is the icing on the cake for me.”
Alan Carr and Amanda Holden hosted the Royal Variety Performance 2024. (Image: Hollie Adams/PA Wire) Holden added: “It truly is such an honour to be hosting the Royal Variety Performance this year. I’m still pinching myself!
“This is a dream job and Alan is a true friend, it’s going to be such a fun night!
“I’ve worked on Britain’s Got Talent for 18 years and have been so proud watching all our winners perform for the royal family.
“This year will be no different, so in the words of Sydnie Christmas, let’s av it!”
The @RoyalVariety Performance 2024 will be broadcast this Sunday, 15th December at 8pm on @ITV, @ITVX, @WeAreSTV and @stvplayeruk! pic.twitter.com/EIQRIxQYvw
— Royal Variety (@RoyalVariety) December 11, 2024
The Royal Variety Performance will also feature performances from the likes of:
- Sir Elton John and David Furnish
- Cirque Du Soleil
- Stephen Mulhern
- Sydnie Christmas (Britain’s Got Talent 2024 winner)
- Marisha Wallace
- James Bay
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Lorraine Kelly’s ‘Change and Check Choir’ featuring Marti Pellow
- Matt Forde
Casts from the following musicals will also perform:
- Starlight Express
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Oliver!
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When to watch the Royal Variety Performance 2024 on TV?
Although the Royal Variety Performance 2024 actually took place at the Royal Albert Hall back on November 22, it will go to air on Sunday (December 15) for the first time.
The Royal Variety Performance 2024 will air ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player on Sunday (December 15) at 8pm.
