Southbank Centre

Cast Set For DERRIÈRE ON A G STRING at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

Sammy Moore, Cam Tweed, Ryan Upton, Alice O'Brien, Courtney Cyrus, Ena Yamaguchi will star in Derrière on a G String, directed by Alfred Taylor-Gaunt at the King's Head Theatre. 

DOG MAN THE MUSICAL Reveals UK Tour Dates
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

UK tour dates have been announced for the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical , including its previously announced run at the Southbank Centre. Learn more here!

Rosanna Hyland, Amber Davies, and Sarah Goggin Will Return to BACK TO THE FUTURE For One Night Only
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical's acclaimed alumni cast Rosanna Hyland, Amber Davies and Sarah Goggin will make a special return to the production as ‘Lorraine Baines' at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday 9 March.

Reimagined THE AGE OF CONSENT Comes to Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

A new generation of queer artists will take to the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall stage to reimagine The Age of Consent, the groundbreaking 1984 debut album by Bronski Beat.

HAMNET, SINNERS, & More Win 2026 BAFTA Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 23, 2026

Hamnet, Chloé Zhao's film about William and Agnes Shakespeare, took home the award for Outstanding British Film at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Check out the full list of winners here.

Harry Clayton-Wright's MR BLACKPOOL Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026

Harry Clayton-Wright's Mr Blackpool will return in 2026 for its biggest performances yet, heading to Salford, Brighton and Blackpool on a UK tour. Learn more here!

Meow Meow Joins Ramin Karimloo in SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Sweeney Todd has found its Mrs. Lovett! Actress, dancer, and cabaret performer Meow Meow will star alongside Ramin Karimloo, who takes on the role of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

CATEGORY IS: MACBETH Comes to The Emerald Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

TuckShop, the UK's only specialist production company devoted to all things drag, are taking a step in a new direction with CATEGORY IS: MACBETH, an all-drag hard-hitting, fierce, and gritty take on Shakespeare's Macbeth, in its original text.

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4 Returns with Celebrity Sheriffs at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2026

Artistic Director Jez Bond, Executive Director Catherine McKinney, and the whole team at Park Theatre have announced further details of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4, the next instalment of its hugely popular fundraising comedy spectacular.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 9, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Sets Final Broadway Bow and More
by - Feb 9, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Review: CLASSICAL MIXTAPE: A LIVE TAKEOVER, Southbank Centre
by Louise Penn - Feb 6, 2026

Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover is part of the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary programme. Aimed at the under-30s audience, who are underrepresented at the venue, the event offered a casual, relaxed and social approach to classical music. However, a brilliant concept sadly fell short in organisation and execution.

TikTok and Southbank Centre Launch New Classical Music Creator Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

TikTok collaborates with Southbank Centre to introduce a new cohort of classical music content creators, aiming to innovate the genre's digital presence.

National Youth Theatre to Stage LET THE RIGHT ONE IN in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The National Youth Theatre will present Jack Thorne's adaptation of Let the Right One In at Underbelly Boulevard Soho in 2026, showcasing emerging talent in a compelling production.

OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.

Lowry Appoints Eva Martinez As Associate Programmer For Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

The Lowry has announced the appointment of Eva Martinez as its new Associate Programmer for Dance, effective February 2026. Martinez will oversee the development and curation of dance programs, aiming to enhance the venue's reputation as a leader in the performing arts.

Olivier Awards Reveals Eligibility for 2026 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Olivier Awards has revealed eligibility for the 2026 Awards.  The 50th anniversary Olivier Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall, with highlights to be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.

WICKED: FOR GOOD, HAMNET & More Nominated For 2026 BAFTA Awards - Full List of Nominees
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and more have been nominated at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Other notable nominations include Ethan Hawke for Richard Linklater's Blue Moon and Kate Hudson for the musical Song Sung Blue. Check out the full list!

AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT Comes to Queen Elizabeth Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

FUEL will present 'AN EVENING WITH AN IMMIGRANT', a compelling performance by Inua Ellams with a live score by Laura Mvula and the Chineke! Orchestra. Learn more here!

Southbank Centre Honours Alexander McQueen at Multitudes Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

The Southbank Centre has announced the full line-up for the return of Multitudes, its multi-arts festival powered by orchestral music, running from 16-30 April 2026 as part of the centre's 75th anniversary year.

Roger McGough Named Ambassador for A POET IN EVERY PORT, Announces UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

The Southbank Centre has announced poet Roger McGough as the celebrity ambassador for A Poet In Every Port, alongside the full touring route for the project bringing the National Poetry Library to 11 coastal towns.