In celebration of World Book Day, we've gathered some highlights from our upcoming programme. From stage adaptations of children's stories to book tours and conversations with authors, there are plenty of ways to celebrate with B:Music.

Enjoy the beloved film with a live orchestra. Experience Paddington this Easter as you've never seen it before! The perfect holiday treat for all the family!

Watch the award-winning 2014 film on a giant HD screen, accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra playing Nick Urata’s calypso-infused score live!

Based on Michael Bond’s much-loved books, cherished by families since 1958, the charming story follows the misadventures of a young bear from Peru who travels to London in search of a home.

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.

Expect plenty of fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters, including Monster, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn, come to life in a show that is packed with playful moments to enjoy together.

A stage adaptation of the heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.

In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.

Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!

Born from a collection of poems and the remarkable album that followed, this acclaimed live production sees Cara skilfully interweave her new material with a carefully curated selection of her beloved classics. The resulting tapestry seamlessly blends storytelling, poetry, and song, offering a rare and evocative glimpse into Cara's world, her personal memories and stories inspired by her native Co. Derry and the people, places, and customs she holds closest to her heart.

The global adventurer, Award-winning TV host and number 1 best-selling author makes his return to the live stage next Spring with a brand new tour to inspire and captivate audiences of all ages with stories of adventure and survival.

Including previously unseen hair-raising images and remarkable behind-the-scenes footage, the show will be an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Expect strong language and adult content, gift-wrapped in gorgeously crafted poetry.

In Lobster, Hollie brings her much-loved style to questions of friendship, flags and newborns, clocks, cocks and volvos, shining a ridiculous and beautifully poetic lens upon all those things we have been taught to hate, and which we might just learn to love again.

Hollie will be signing copies of 'Lobster and other things I'm learning to love' after the show

Join us on another unforgettable adventure through the extraordinary life and strong opinions of Miriam Margolyes.

BAFTA winning actor, voice of everything from Monkey to the Cadbury’s Caramel Rabbit, creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam is one of the most recognisable actresses working today. From being escorted off the Today programme (for saying what we were all thinking) to declaring her love to Vanessa Redgrave; from Tales of the Unexpected to Graham Norton’s sofa, she is our most loved and most outspoken national treasure and Oh Miriam! takes you both inside her head and her heart.

All tickets include a paperback copy of ‘Oh Miriam'

Bestselling author and undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back with his new show – Authentic Stupidity.

Ben says ’Since my last live tour a whole new existential threat has emerged to threaten humanity! Apparently Artificial Intelligence is going to destroy us all! Well I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!'

Actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading back to Symphony Hall! Love Letters will see the musical theatre star explore all forms of love; from romantic to maternal, unrequited to obsessive, showcased through a composition of stunning musical theatre classics. Don't miss this wonderfully intimate concert that promises to warm and break your heart in equal measure.

He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Madchester. He’s here in support of his new book: Happy Mondays - and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock'n'roll star dubbed Britpop's answer to WB Yeats.

Strap yourselves in and say Hallelujah for Shaun.

Do Psychopaths rule the world? How do we define normal? Are you friends with a psychopath? Are you worried YOU might be one?

Fifteen years has passed since he embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work, The Psychopath Test, and now renowned journalist, filmmaker, and author Jon Ronson reopens the case with exclusive anecdotes and fresh reflections, taking you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind.

Join Jon in 2024 for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy. In an age where society's rationality is called into question, Jon will deliver an evening of incisive inquiry, seasoned with his trademark wit and profound insights.

Featuring mystery special guests central to the story but not found in the original edition of the book. Their extraordinary tales are brimming with twists and turns, and the less you know about them, the better. Don't miss this unforgettable night of revelation and intrigue.