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Though the world-famous 35-year-old Montreal-based entertainment troupe Cirque du Soleil has never been known for making political statements with their extravaganzas of culture and athleticism - and while the timing is undoubtedly just coincidental - one can't help at least a passing thought of how appropriate it is to have their glorious new showpiece, LUZIA: A WAKING DREAM OF MEXICO, on tour during a time when America's president continually attempts to villainize our southern neighbor.

Following the roaring success of last year's national tour, the spectacular Dinosaur World Live is back by popular demand, heading to the Belgrade Theatre Coventry on 28 and 29 May.

Direct from the West End, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the interactive children's theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, today announces a seven-week summer season at the brand-new Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE will be one of the first productions to run at the new fully-flexible performance space located in North West London's newest cultural neighbourhood, playing from Thursday 18 July to Sunday 1 September 2019, tickets go on sale today.

Direct from the West End, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, the interactive children's theatre show that brings dinosaurs to life on stage, today announces a brand new cast for its 2019 UK Tour.

Madagascar - The Musical has confirmed that X Factor Winner Matt Terry will continue in the role of Alex the Lion on the critically acclaimed UK tour for 2019.

Madagascar - The Musical has confirmed that X Factor Winner Matt Terry will continue in the role of Alex the Lion on the critically acclaimed UK tour for 2019.

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE where dinosaurs come to life on stage in an interactive show for all the family (ages 3+). Offering great days out for the kids this summer, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE roars into The Bristol Hippodrome from 28th June (4 performances only), as part of a major UK Tour. 

DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE brings dinosaurs to life on stage in an interactive show for all the family (ages 3+). Following a hugely successful UK tour last year, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE returns due to popular demand, now featuring a brand new Triceratops. The 2018 UK tour opens on 30 March at The Broadway, Peterborough, visiting a further 30 venues nationwide, followed by a 4-week summer season at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in London (14 August - 9 September 2018). The 2018 cast includes: Elizabeth Mary Williams (Miranda), Alexandra Harman (Understudy Miranda/ Puppeteer), Darcy Collins (Puppeteer), Liam Wright (Puppeteer), Samantha Arends (Puppeteer), Chris Milford (Puppet Technician/Puppeteer).

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced details of their 2018 season, which includes Peter Pan, As You Like It, Dinosaur World Live, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Turn of the Screw, a co-production with English National Opera.

The Belgrade Theatre is offering families the chance to meet an incredible life-size Triceratops at Coventry's Lower Precinct this October half-term. Young adventurers and passing shoppers can catch a glimpse of this amazing creature in its (un)natural habitat on Sat 21 Oct.

The Belgrade Theatre is offering families the chance to meet an incredible life-size Triceratops at Coventry's Lower Precinct this October half-term. Young adventurers and passing shoppers can catch a glimpse of this amazing creature in its (un)natural habitat on Sat 21 Oct.

Meet the little pig with big dreams in Polka's new stage adaptation of Dick King-Smith's much loved novel Babe, The Sheep-Pig. Featuring stunning puppetry, original music and a charming 'baa-ber sheep' quartet, Babe, the Sheep-Pig runs on Polka's Main Stage from 25 Nov 2016 - 5 Feb 2017 for the whole family ages 5 and up. With a subsequent national tour throughout 2017, this is Polka's biggest ever production.

Following a highly successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016, Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs 2: The Magic Cutlass sets sail on a UK tour.

Adapted from Dick King-Smith's much-loved children's novel which inspired the Oscar-winning 1995 film, Babe, The Sheep-Pig will be brought to life on stage in an enchanting new production, embarking on a major UK Tour in 2017 following a Christmas season at Polka Theatre. Featuring stunning puppetry, an original score and an utterly charming 'baa-ber sheep' quartet, the tour will launch from West Yorkshire Playhouse on Monday 13 February and run until September 2017. Full tour schedule attached; further dates to be announced.  

Following a highly successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016, Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs 2: The Magic Cutlass sets sail on a UK tour.

Arion Productions has announced West End leading lady, Anna Jane Casey, as the latest artist to join the line-up of extraordinary performers and industry professionals providing expert 'one day only' training in much-sought-after specialist fields.  These masterclasses take place at Diorama Arts Studios on various Sunday afternoons throughout 2016.

Arion Productions Ltd has launched a new series of masterclasses to provide expert 'one day only' training in much-sought-after specialist fields with some of the country's finest theatre, film, television and radio professionals at the Diorama Arts Studios. Masterclasses include, two time Oliver Award winner, Jenny Galloway (Acting Through Song Masterclass), long standing War Horse, Citizen Squid and Goodnight Mr Tom puppeteer, Abigail Matthews (West End Puppetry Masterclass) and Olivier and Actor's Screen Guild Award nominated actress Annette Badland (Acting for Stage and Screen Masterclass) who is currently appearing in EastEnders.

This winter the Lyric Hammersmith will stage two delightful productions that are sure to add some sparkle to the festive season. This year's Lyric pantomime, CINDERELLA, will dazzle audiences in the Main House while the charming and lovable Raymond Briggs' FATHER CHRISTMAS returns to enchant under 6s in the Lyric Studio.

Following two sold-out runs at Battersea Arts Centre and at the world-renowned Salzburg Festival, Little Bulb Theatre's critically-acclaimed production of Orpheus will play Birmingham Repertory Theatre (28-31 Oct) on its first-ever UK tour.

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces its programme from September 2015. Laura Wade and Lyndsey Turner reunite after the success of Posh, to bring a new adaptation of Sarah Waters' Tipping the Velvet to the Lyric's main stage in September.