Harrogate Theatre News

John Godber's THE HIGHWAYMAN, nominated for Best Lead and Supporting Actor at the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, will tour across nine UK cities in autumn 2026.

Phil&Ben Productions and PW Productions announced a UK tour of Frederick Knott's classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER, premiering in Eastbourne before visiting multiple cities as part of a collaboration to revitalise mid-scale touring drama.

Regal Entertainments Ltd announced a new UK tour of RITA, SUE & BOB TOO!, visiting 11 venues across Britain. Directed by Chantelle Joseph, the production is based on Andrea Dunbar's cult 1987 film. Casting is yet to be announced.

Tickets are now on sale for The Pantomime Awards, which will be held at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, featuring guest performances from Steve Royle, Michael J Bachelor, and Wendi Harriott.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW will extend its UK tour, bringing the beloved children's book to life on stage in additional cities across the country. Learn more here!

The acclaimed adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's PRIVATE PEACEFUL, directed by Simon Reade, will tour this autumn, featuring a powerful one-person performance.

Claybody Theatre have announced casting for their Spring tour of The Grand Babylon Hotel, Arnold Bennett's rollicking comedy thriller, including many original cast members.

York Theatre Royal, English Touring Theatre (ETT) and An Tobar and Mull Theatre have announced the full creative team and cast for The Last Picture. Learn more here!

Claybody Theatre will present their first ever tour with The Grand Babylon Hotel, Arnold Bennett's rollicking comedy thriller. The company will bring the show to audiences beyond Stoke-on-Trent for the first time in Spring 2026.

Family audiences are in for a swashbuckling adventure this Christmas when Peter Pan flies into Port Sunlight. The Dreamworld Entertainments pantomime comes to the Gladstone Theatre.

OUTLAWED, a drag and cabaret retelling of the story of Robin Hood, created by Nottingham-based independent theatre company and arts charity Nonsuch Studios, is embarking on its first ever national tour this October.

Nationally touring theatre company The John Godber Company has announced its autumn and winter lineup with a season of theatrical work, combining new writing with classics.

​​​​​​​Northern Ballet's enchanting ballets for children return with Little Red Riding Hood, a playful retelling of the much-loved fairy tale where fun, friendship, and the importance of kindness take centre stage. 

Following a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is coming to theatres all over the UK. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Colin Baker and Terry Molloy are back on stage together in another classic adventure featuring the world’s only consulting detective and his trusty sidekick - The Sign Of Four.

Touring theatre company The John Godber Company have announced that their autumn tour this year will be 'Black Tie Ball' written and directed by John Godber.

Following their production of Shock Horror: A Ghost Story, Thunder Road are back - this time in association with Watford Palace Theatre - for a UK Tour of The Void.

Full casting has been announced for the world première of Daisy Goodwin's By Royal Appointment directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Learn more about the show here!

Master satirist Rory Bremner is back with an intimate show  that combines his signature stand-up with candid conversation, accompanied by a rotating cast of special guest hosts. Learn more about the tour here!

Award-winning playwright and Fringe favourite Philip Stokes will bring his latest play Shellshocked to Holden Street Theatres.