Nottingham Playhouse News

The Beekeeper of Aleppo will come to Storyhouse next month in a new stage production from the team behind the West End and Broadway sensation The Kite Runner.

First rehearsal photos have been released for WELCOME TO PEMFORT, written by Sarah Power (Grud) and directed by Ed Madden (The Habits). The production will be staged in the Main House at Soho Theatre from Friday 13 March through Saturday 18 April.

Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.

EGGS AREN'T THAT EASY TO MAKE, a queer rom-com about a lesbian couple's journey through IVF, will run at Riverside Studios from March 30 to April 12. Learn more here!

Nottingham Playhouse has announced a new cast for PUNCH by James Graham. The production will return to Nottingham before touring to Leeds Playhouse and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Following a successful London run, Bryony Kimmings will present her acclaimed show Bog Witch on a comprehensive tour across the UK and Ireland from March to October 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.

25 years after Michael Nunn and William Trevitt's debut performance Pointless at the Roundhouse, pioneering dance company BalletBoyz will return to the stage. Learn mroe here!

Critically acclaimed theatre-maker Alexis Gregory will return to the stage with SMOKE, his most daring and uncompromising work to date, confronting the hardest issues currently facing the queer community, head-on.

This summer, join Shakespeare's Globe for a season bursting with world-class artists, lesser-known classics, and much-loved plays, in two of the most iconic theatres in the world.

Headlong has announced details for their 2026 season including a brand-new production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch) in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and HOME Manchester.

The cast and creative team have been announced who will be joining director Matthew Xia on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.

Chester Storyhouse has announced the complete cast for its upcoming production of MACBETH, set to open in January 2026. The classic Shakespearean tragedy will feature a blend of seasoned actors and fresh talent, promising a compelling interpretation of the timeless play.

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for its upcoming revival of Ryan Craig's THE HOLY ROSENBERGS, directed by Lindsay Posner.

All new photos have been released for the world premiere of  ALREADY PERFECT, a searing and uplifting new musical telling the story of a man’s last shot at salvation before self-destruction.

Troupe has announced the full cast and creative team for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Learn more here!

The first-ever UK and Ireland tour of the West End musical TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 27 Jan - Sat 7 Feb 2026.  Learn more here!

Darkie Armo Girl, written and performed by Karine Bedrossian, has extended its run for an additional three weeks beginning on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at the Finborough Theatre.

Theatro Technis and London Play Productions will present the world premiere of The Ophiolite by Philip de Voni, which is set to be performed at Theatro Technis.

Nominations have been announced for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. The announcement of the nominations marks the opening of the final voting stage. Learn more and check out the full list here!