Sean Foley directs an all-star cast of Peter Capaldi, James Fleet, Ben Miller, Clive Rowe, Stephen Wight and Marcia Warren; with sound & composition by Ben and Max Ringham.  Photo: Manuel Harlan

Lindsay Posner directs a new production of Michael Frayn's irresistible, multi-award-winning backstage comedy Noises Off.  Hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever written, it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through rehearsals to a shambolic first night and a final disastrous performance. Music by Michael Bruce. Starring Janie Dee, Robert Glenister & Celia ImriePhoto: Jay Brooks

Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's award winning production of ‘Matilda’ transfers to London's West End.  Roald Dahl's much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new version by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. The production is directed by Matthew Warchus, associate director, Lotte Wakeham and sound design is by Simon Baker. ***** The Guardian, ***** The Daily Mail, **** The Times

Helen Edmundson’s family musical, based on the classic children’s book by Arthur Ransome. The Bristol Old Vic production opens for a four week West End run before embarking on UK tour through 2012Photo: Simon Annand

Created and written by Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes). Witty, warm and life-affirming, Eternal Law is a highly original contemporary series with a unique blend of real life grittiness, vibrancy and the magical!  Set in the beautiful city of York, Eternal Law focuses on the two central characters, Zak and Tom, who are lawyers with a twist – they are angels placed on earth to do good.  Samuel West and Tobias Menzies star.

Following the success of last year’s The One.. Ronnie Corbett, BBC1 brings us three more Christmas comedy specials.  The One… Jasper Carrott features sketches written by David Spicer.

The hard hitting UK version of the hit US series returns for its 6th series. Emilia di Girolamo writes 3 of the episodes including the series premiere, and executive produces the series; Nick Hicks-Beach writes 1 episode appearing on 13th January.

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN, written by Adrian Hodges, starring Michelle Williams and Kenneth Branagh, continues to garner plaudits including Golden Globe nominations (Best Picture, Comedy or Musical; Best Actress, Comedy or Drama).  IDES OF MARCH, directed by George Clooney, based on the original stageplay by Beau Willimon, with screenplay by Beau Willimon and Grant Heslov & George Clooney, has been nominated for 4 Golden Globes including: Best Screenplay – Motion Picture, Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director – Motion Picture (George Clooney) & Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama (Ryan Gosling). WAR HORSE, Steven Spielberg’s big screen adaptation of Michael Murpurgo’s novel and Nick Stafford’s sell-out play opens in the UK this month.

Jon Wright’s GRABBERS premiers at Sundance Film Festival on 23rd January – Sony will release in the UK later this year. “In 1759 Ireland invented the pint. In 2012 it’ll save their lives.” Also due for release shortly are Ayub Khan Din’s ALL IN GOOD TIME directed by Nigel Cole and THE LIABILITY, starring Tim Roth and Peter Mullan, written by John Wrathall. HONOUR, written and directed by Shan Khan, wrapped before Christmas and is now in post-production. Also in post-production is BERBERIAN SOUND STUDIO, written and directed by Peter Strickland for the UK Film Council, Warp X and Film4.

Created, Written, and Executive Produced by Heidi Thomas, CALL THE MIDWIFE is a moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery and family life in 1950’s East London from the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth. Produced by Hugh Warren, and Executive Produced by Pippa Harris and Christopher Aird for Neal Street Productions and BBC respectively. Starring Jessica Raines, Jenny Agutter, Pam Ferris and Miranda Hart.

Catherine Morshead directs Kelly Reilly and Ciaran Hinds in the new three part thriller from Lynda La Plante.

FOG, a new play by Tash Fairbanks and Toby Wharton runs at the Finborough Theatre, directed by Che Walker.

Jamie Lloyd directs a new production of Oliver Goldsmith’s restoration comedy. Starring Katherine Kelly, Steve Pemberton and Sophie Thompson, with sound and music by Ben and Max Ringham.

Directed by Hannah Eidinow, the Fringe First Award winning play tour begins as part of the Death: Southbank Centre’s festival for the Living seriesPhoto: Death: Southbank Centre's Festival for the Living

In one extraordinary new work, lovers of Baroque opera have it all: the world’s best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare. In The Enchanted Island, the lovers from Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of ‘The Tempest’. Inspired by the musical pastiches and masques of the 18th century, the work showcases arias and ensembles by Handel, Vivaldi and others and a new libretto by director Jeremy Sams.

Royal Family Productions present Gary Duggan’s jet black Christmas tale set in Dublin. Starring Anthony Rapp, Dee Roscioli and James Kautz.