The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals Returns for 2025

Jason Manford

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals is set to light up screens once again when it airs on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, 22 March.

Hosted by Jason Manford at the AO Arena Manchester, the glittering evening saw some of the biggest names in musical theatre come together for a spectacular showcase.

The event not only celebrated the power of live theatre but also highlighted how National Lottery funding has supported theatre communities across the UK for the past 30 years.

Full List of Performances

  • CabaretMaybe This Time, performed by Marisha Wallace
  • Disney’s Hercules (West End Preview)Zero to Hero & Go the Distance
  • The Impossible Dream – performed by Michael Ball & Our Dementia Choir
  • TitaniqueI’m Alive, Taking Chances & My Heart Will Go On, performed by Layton Williams and the cast
  • Calamity Jane – Medley of classic songs, performed by Carrie Hope Fletcher
  • Mean GirlsWorld Burn, performed by Georgina Castle
  • Here & Now – The Official Steps Musical – Performance from the upcoming UK tour
  • Chicago – Performance from the iconic musical’s current tour
  • Dear Evan Hansen – Performance from the beloved musical by its current touring cast
  • Mary PoppinsSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious, performed by the full cast
  • Bat Out of Hell – The MusicalDead Ringer for Love & Anything for Love, performed by the cast

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals airs on TV on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, 22 March.