What's happening in London today - New West End shows, festive beauty pop-up and a royal visit

Five days into October, the air is getting crisper in the capital, but that’s nothing a good theatre visit can’t solve.

Luckily enough a few new shows are set to debut in London today across the city’s famous West End district.

A cabaret performance and a play featuring some Hollywood stars are just a couple of the new productions opening in London.

If that wasn’t enough to warm you up, an organic tea brand has teamed up with an online beauty retailer to serve wellness-infused hot chocolates and the chance to win some goodies.

Here are all the things you can see and do in London today.

1. Diljit Dosanjh at O2 Arena

The Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh will helm three nights at London's iconic O2 Arena this month including two shows this weekend (October 4 & 5) His third will take place later this month.

2. Lío London unveils new winter show The JukeBox

A new immersive cabaret experience will open at Lío London which will take visitors on a musical journey through the decades with some of the most iconic pop hits. You can book to see the new show on the Lío London website.

3. LOOKFANTASTIC x DIRTEA pop-up

The online beauty retailer and organic tea brand have collaborated for a new pop-up that gives make-up fans a chance to win one of LOOKFANTASTIC’s must-have advent calendars and treat them to a wellness-infused hot chocolate.

4. Oedipus opens at London’s Wyndham Theatre

Sophocles’ epic tragedy is set in the political world on a tense election night in the new play opening at the Wyndham Theatre.

5. The Fear of 13 opens at Donmar Warehouse

Based on the real-life story of the wrongfully convicted inmate Nick Yarris who spent 22 years on death row, the show will make its London theatre debut.

6. Princess Royal attends an event at Saddlers Hall

Anne, who is known for her busy schedule of royal engagements will visit the Changing Lives Through Horses Programme at Saddlers' Hall.

London history on this day

In 1911, the first two escalators were installed in London’s underground. Based at Earl's Court station the additions connected the District Line and Piccadilly Line platforms.

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