Victoria Wood News

Murder at Midnight, the brand-new stage thriller from acclaimed writer Torben Betts following Murder in the Dark, will embark on a UK tour this Autumn.

Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.

Hope Mill Theatre have announced that ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL will return to the stage for one night only at Manchester Opera House in November. Learn more about the show here!

Leeds Playhouse has announced a ‘Premiership' line up for the world premiere of Leeds playwright Chris O'Connor's Through it All Together, a love letter to Marcelo Bielsa.

Full casting has been announced for the world première of Daisy Goodwin's By Royal Appointment directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Learn more about the show here!

Seven Dials Playhouse is launching its inaugural Pride Season which will open this June; a programme of new work and returning hits, led by LGBTQIA+ artists. See full programming and learn more!

The Bush Theatre has revealed its programme until early 2026 which includes some of the country’s most exciting new writing. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cult comedy classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too is set to end its nationwide tour with a four-night residency at the Liverpool Olympia next month. The production is headed by X Factor, I’m a Celebrity and Dancing on Ice star Jake Quickenden.

Hope Mill Theatre has announced that Ted Lasso alum Charlie Hiscock will be making his stage debut as Cosme McMoon, alongside Wendi Peters, in the first major UK revival of hit comedy GLORIOUS! The True Story of The Worst Singer in the World.

Daniel Schumann and Lee Dean have announced the world première of By Royal Appointment – the debut play of Daisy Goodwin, creator of hit ITV historical drama Victoria – directed by Dominic Dromgoole.

And so yet another Fascinating Aïda tour comes to a close. Having already dipped into their latest extended jaunt around the UK a couple of times already, one thing has become abundantly clear: the second best thing about going to see this celebrated cabaret outfit has been experiencing the reactions of those around the room. Whether it’s a furiously fast number about dogging, a song about plastic surgery sung through barely-open lips or a gentle refrain about encouraging your aging mother to take a one-way trip to Switzerland, the responses are as enjoyable as anything coming off the stage.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has confirmed full casting for John Patrick Shanley’s drama DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the cast here!

The Bush Theatre has announced An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry, a fundraiser for the theatre which will take place at the west London venue for one night only in January

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe latest joint venture, an album titled, 'Together At Home', has hit the #1 spot on the official UK Albums Chart, making it their fourth album to do so. 

Maxine Peake will star in this brand-new production of John Patrick Shanley's award-winning drama. DOUBT a parable will be at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

The cast has been announced for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO, opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October 2024.

As Week 3 arrives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, an array of talented artists at theSpaceUK are just embarking on their Fringe journey. See the lineup here!

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus, has announced further tour dates for 2024/25.

HFH Productions and Bethany Cooper Productions have announced the cast for Gabriella Foley’s Flicker. Zoë Templeman-Young directs Gabriella Foley, Kasper Hilton-Hille and Olivia Michi Shrenzel. The creative team is completed by Sound Designer Beth Lewis.

The smash hit stage version of cult classic comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! is set to embark on a new 10-week nationwide tour next spring. View the full tour schedule.