Theatre Royal, Plymouth News

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for the forthcoming tour of Natalie Ibu’s acclaimed production of Hannah Lavery’s new play Protest. Learn more here!

Frantic Assembly’s adaptation of Metamorphosis, in collaboration with BAFTA-nominated Poet, Playwright, and Broadcaster Lemn Sissay Obe, concludes its national tour at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, from 01 February – Saturday 02 March 2024.

Natalie Ibu's acclaimed production of Hannah Lavery's new play Protest will embark on an extensive tour in early 2024.

All new production photos have been released for the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin. Check out the photos here!

Fresh from appearing in ITV’s talent search Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, contestant Desmonda Cathabel (whose other credits include Miss Saigon, From Here to Eternity) is confirmed to play the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin.

An all new trailer has been released for Frantic Assembly's electrifying new adaptation of Metamorphosis. Check out the video here!

LIFE OF PI embarks on a worldwide tour after a successful UK and Ireland run. The production will visit four continents, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Stay tuned for further details.

Following the announcement in 2021 that Sam Mendes' Theatre Artists Fund would commence a two year pilot programme, investigating necessary support for mid-career artists by creating full time professional positions in arts organisations across the UK, the Fund has shared further details of the pilot programme.

The Almeida Theatre production of the Olivier-nominated musical, TAMMY FAYE, will premiere at a Nederlander Theatre on Broadway in the 2024-25 Season. Learn more about the production here!

Final casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of The Wizard of Oz which begins rehearsals today. The new musical, based on the iconic story by L. Frank Baum, opens its UK and Ireland tour following a celebrated run at the world-famous London Palladium.

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse have announced a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Directed by Nottingham Playhouse's Artistic Director Adam Penford, the show will open at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, ahead of a UK tour.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie as their new Artistic Director & Joint Chief Executive, joining Executive Director James Pidgeon.  

For many years, we have been enjoying adapting classic stories such as The Three Little Pigs.  Working in partnership with venues, we have sought ways to attract new families to the theatre, and have found these stories an accessible gateway for new parents to feel confident to come to the theatre for the first time.

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

Casting has been announced for the COME FROM AWAY UK and Ireland tour. Find out who will be joining the cast for this highly anticipated production.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents Islander, a new folk musical from Scotland, fresh off of a critically acclaimed off-Broadway run.

Following a sell-out success and one of the most talked about theatrical events of 2023 with Black Sabbath - The Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the beloved classics with a 2024 UK tour of Sir Peter Wright's sumptuous staging of The Sleeping Beauty in the production's 40th anniversary year.

All tickets are on sale today, Friday 20 October 2023, for The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the blockbuster film and bestselling novel, that will strut into London’s Dominion Theatre in October 2024.

Casting and creative team announced for Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas. Get all the details about the upcoming production at Lyric Hammersmith.

Kiln Theatre has announced the appointment of Amit Sharma as Artistic Director and CEO - he takes up the role on 1 December 2023. Sharma is currently Associate Director at Kiln Theatre, and also works as a freelance director. Learn more about Sharma here!