WOW - Women of the World has announced the return of its flagship London Festival for 2027, which will take place at Southbank Centre between 5-7 March.
Crescendorious, a punk and joyous children’s theatre company founded by Brigitte Aphrodite & Quiet Boy, announces a UK tour of their beloved multi-sensory art installation and gig-theatre experience, A Message for the Future.
The Southbank Centre's longest-running festival Poetry International Festival returns (Friday 10 – Sunday 12 July) and includes a celebration of the life and work of the trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
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.
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!
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.
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, 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 return in 2026 for its biggest performances yet, heading to Salford, Brighton and Blackpool on a UK tour. Learn more here!
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.
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.
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.
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 collaborates with Southbank Centre to introduce a new cohort of classical music content creators, aiming to innovate the genre's digital presence.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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!
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!