The National Theatre News

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 Curtain has revealed the complete cast and creative team for their all-new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, directed by Producing Artistic Director Sean Hagerty.

The complete cast has been revealed joining Dame Maureen Lipman DBE in the world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter.

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.

Milton Keynes Theatre will present INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS, a thrilling stage adaptation, from March 17-21.

The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio will present a 2026-27 season with five culturally urgent productions, including the Tony-winning JAGGED LITTLE PILL, reflecting current societal questions.

Sheffield-based theatrical powerhouses Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres have released production photos from their major world premiere co-production, Crown of Blood.

Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.

SPITFIRE GIRLS, a new play by Katherine Senior, directed by Seán Aydon, will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on February 26, 2026. The production has announced its full cast for its second UK tour.

Tony Award-winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson has revealed that he will be performing in a production of Tru, the 1989 solo play about writer Truman Capote, in New York this Spring.

Miss Saigon will play a strictly limited West End season in 2027, more than a decade since Miss Saigon last performed in London, at that same theatre.

The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

The National Theatre will soon present Man and Boy, Terence Rattigan's tale of fatherhood and corruption, marking Director Anthony Lau’s National Theatre debut. Watch a sneak peek from inside rehearsals in this video.

Arthur Miller's searing family drama The Price comes to the Marylebone Theatre in a powerful new production starring double Olivier Award winning Henry Goodman. Learn more here!

National Theatre Live and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present a screening of the National Theatre Live Dr. Strangelove, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece.

BAM announced two additional programs for its Winter/Spring 2026 season, as well as programming details for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, DanceAfrica, and BAM's Fisher Takeovers.

The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!

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!

The American Theatre Wing revealed the recipients of ATW’s National Theatre Company Grants program. Five grants of $100,000 have been awarded to companies that have demonstrated innovative new strategies to present the work of American playwrights.

Hampstead Theatre has appointed Alice Hamilton as the new Head of Artistic Development and actor David Morrissey joins its board, enhancing the theatre's leadership.