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#DANISH will present four Danish works at Edinburgh Fringe, spanning queer physical theatre, contemporary opera, political performance lecture, and dance theatre across Summerhall and ZOO Venues.

Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.

Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh leads the full cast of THE MISANTHROPE at London's National Theatre, directed by Indhu Rubasingham in Martin Crimp's new verse adaptation of Molière's classic satire.

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced the licensing availability of the Outer Critics Circle and Tony Award-nominated musical Flying Over Sunset.

El musical se despedirá de la capital el próximo 24 de mayo tras sumar más de 7.

El espectáculo musical basado en los versos de Pablo Neruda y dirigido por Coral Antón ofrecerá dos únicas funciones este mes de mayo

Sadler's Wells announced choreographer Hofesh Shechter as the next Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company, with auditions underway across England ahead of a new production premiering next year.

The Base Greenham will present its Festival of Arts and Crafts at Greenham Business Park, featuring a craft fair, art exhibition of over 150 original works, live music, taster workshops, and family activities.

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the Olivier Award-winning children's theatre show, will return to Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this summer, featuring life-like dinosaurs including a T-Rex, Triceratops, and more for audiences ages 3 and up.

Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.

A brand-new production of Molière's comedy classic, Tartuffe, will make its world premiere starring Mark Rylance in the titular role.

The complete cast for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The London Palladium has been announced, led by Sam Ryder as Jesus alongside Tyrone Huntley as Judas, with six performers rotating as King Herod.

John Partridge, known for EastEnders and West End roles, will star as Dr.

GREASE THE MUSICAL announced a new UK tour, directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Arlene Phillips, visiting Plymouth, Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham and more.

Musical Theatre of Anthem announced its 19th season lineup.

The Mainstage Prize, a new £10,000 national playwriting award supported by Riverside Studios, launched with former RSC Head of New Work Pippa Hill chairing the judging panel.

Trigger's THE BIG ONE HUNDRED will present giant puppet performances and nature-based Explorer Days across Ashdown Forest and surrounding venues, marking 100 years of A.

Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS will make its UK premiere at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, featuring 60 final-year London Contemporary Dance School students performing as one unit.

Ian Stenlake will star in the Sydney premiere of UKED!, a sing-along, play-along ukulele musical at the Bondi Pavilion Theatre, alongside Josephine Birch in Melbourne playwright Jane Cafarella's comedy about love after 50.

Elmhurst Ballet School will present its Silver Swans Summer Retreat, a multi-day programme for adult dancers blending dance, wellbeing, and community in a supportive environment.

Chromolume Theatre will present William Finn's ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Carol M.

THE NEWSREADER star Sam Reid will make his Sydney Theatre Company debut in DOUBT: A PARABLE, joining Pamela Rabe, Zindzi Okenyo, and Shannen Alyce Quan at Roslyn Packer Theatre, directed by Marion Potts.

BATS Improv, San Francisco's longest-running improv company, was named a recipient of California's Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, which supports arts organizations in building more equitable compensation for artists and staff.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will perform Music of This Place at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren, the first of four low-cost community concerts planned across Greater Melbourne in 2026.

The Finborough Theatre will present the English premiere of SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW, an award-winning play by Itai Erdal exploring the Arab-Israeli conflict, the occupation of Palestine, and the events leading to October 7.