Mark Smith News

This holiday season, Legacy Theatre invites audiences to step into a winter wonderland with its spectacular production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, opening Friday, November 14th and running until December 20th.

Portsmouth Theatres has announced a world-class creative team for its 2025 pantomime season at the Theatre Royal and Kings Theatre, featuring two major new appointments: multi-award-winning director Michael Strassen and Olivier Award-nominated choreographer Mark Smith.

You can now get a first look at production images and post-show shots of the cast and creative team of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME in Concert. See the photos here! 

Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, Dex Lee and Adam Strong will lead an onstage company of over 50 in the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre. Learn more!

The Legacy Theatre is producing the family hit, Mary Poppins, set to open this week. This tale has been adapted into a Broadway musical featuring classic songs like 'Spoonful of Sugar' and 'Step in Time' alongside new musical numbers.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced details of the Dance Takeover as part of its Open Air Theatre Festival series set for next month. Learn more about the event here!

The Play That Goes Wrong will open at Legacy Theatre! The Play That Goes Wrong premiered at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London in 2012, where it continues to be their longest running play. Learn more about how to see the show.

An additional performance has been added for the professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre. Learn more here!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The fresh new reimagining of the Roald Dahl classic Charlie & the Chocolate Factory plays at Legacy November 8th-December 15th. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory transports audiences to a world of 'pure imagination'. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's factory.

Expect all the dance at Birmingham Weekender 2024 (23 – 26 August) including all styles – street, inclusive, classical as well as circus performances and flashmobs throughout the weekend.

Westport Country Playhouse to present THEY MADE IT A MUSICAL!, showcasing the creative journey of turning stories into musicals.

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, London's award-winning annual outdoor festival of free theatre and performing arts taking place from 23 August to 8 September 2024, has revealed its full programme and an opening night event.

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Blanche McIntyre (Twelfth Night: For One Night Only, Globe), with Nadia Nadarajah and John Hollingworth as Cleopatra and Mark Antony.

Run of the Mill will present Real Life, a new contemporary theatre production that explores fantasy, reality and the art of facilitation.

National Theatre at Home has announced it will host its first live streamed premiere of the new musical The Little Big Things, a production from Michael Harrison, at 7pm BST on 9 May 2024.