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Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that Andrew Hochhauser KC will succeed Lord Lemos CMG CBE as Chair of the Board with effect from 18 March 2026.

Shakespeare's Globe has appointed Lottie Birdsall-Strong as its inaugural Chief Impact Officer, marking a significant addition to its leadership team.

The National Youth Dance Company will present a new choreography by Sadé and Kristina Alleyne in Ipswich, marking its world premiere.

Comedian, actor and BRIT Awards 2026 host Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with Bad Influence, his brand-new national arena tour.

Leicester's annual dance festival, LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS, will feature performances from April 29 to May 9, including a closing act by SHAMEL PITTS/TRIBE.

Join Robin Ince and Professor Jen Gupta for an evening of music and astrophysics with THE EXOPLANETS at Hackney Empire.

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre South?

What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre?

TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH: Songs From Shakespeare was the perfect Valentine’s weekend fare of love and laughter, and the good news is that it has 4 more performances next week, so you can still get your romance on in February

What did our critic think of THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at Gala Hispanic Theatre?

National Margarita Day falls on Sunday, 2/22 this year.

El actor argentino, que ha dado vida a Simba durante más tiempo que nadie en la historia del musical, se prepara para su última función el próximo 15 de febrero.

Ballet West's PETER PAN hooks you from the very beginning.

Fierce.

What did our critic think of LA FEBBRE DEL SABATO SERA – IL MUSICAL at Teatro Verdi (Firenze)?

Ephraim Slaughter: Freedom’s Witness a beautifully written script, and this production of the work presented by Sankofa African American Theatre Company and Gamut Theatre Group is one you do not want to miss.

One of the exciting parts of the year is when theatres start announcing their new seasons.

Friendship as Resistance in a Powerful World Premiere - The World to Come, a world-premiere co-production by Woolly Mammoth and Theater J, delivers powerful, honest performances and an intriguing story in an extraordinary, deeply touching production that shouldn’t be missed.

Mounted with in-the-round polish and flair, Hale Centre Theatre’s GUYS AND DOLLS is bright, brassy, and built on rhythm.

Two best friends, the ghost of Katie’s brother, a secret.

For the past two seasons, 14 or 15 new musicals have opened on Broadway.

Jaxx Theatricals announced a limited 60th Anniversary engagement of Sweet Charity, the next show in its 19 Year Anniversary season following a sold out run of the Los Angeles premiere of Once Upon a One More Time.

One of the most influential theatrical works of the 21st century, seen by over one million people worldwide and translated into more than 30 languages, Prima Facie returns to Australian stages in a landmark homecoming season.

The Tank will present The Brian Wilson Space Experiment, a play by Jenna Rush, directed by Jaye Hunt, marking the first fully staged presentation of the play in New York City.

Adult Film will present Moonshiner by playwright Lillian Mottern, directed by Danica Salem, at a Private Studio Space in Ridgewood (address released upon RSVP).