The Gruffalo

New visiting shows for 2026 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre have been revealed! The lineup includes The Gruffalo, the much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and more.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a line-up of new productions on sale for 2026.  New shows include Miss Saigon, Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, Sylvia, Cats and Blood Brothers.

Bristol Old Vic has outlined a season of partnerships and visiting work for Spring 2026 with productions on general sale from 10am Fri 24 Oct. Learn more about this lineup here!

Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Orchestra and Conductor Monica Chen! Based on the beloved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child tell the tales of a clever little mouse and his encounters with a fearsome monster.

The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 2025–26 season on September 5 with a six-concert September lineup that showcases the breadth of its 70th anniversary programming.

Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book, Tall Stories’ much loved ‘The Gruffalo’s Child’ has been busy preparing for her next adventure in the West End with an all-new cast.

Bristol Old Vic has announced a flurry of extra shows for Winter/Spring alongside classic summer family work – now on sale. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of The Smeds and The Smoos, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, is set to return to the West End this summer. Produced by Tall Stories Theatre Company, the show will run at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue from 18 July to 7 September 2025.

Belgrade Theatre Coventry has released details of its upcoming family programming for spring and summer 2025, featuring a range of productions aimed at young audiences from babies to pre-teens.

The Calgary Philharmonic revealed its 2025/2026 Season, featuring a stellar array of concerts running the gamut from classical to country, EDM to Baroque, don’t-miss dance parties, and moe.

Created in partnership with the Scouts, multi-award winning Gigglemug Theatre (A Jaffa Cake Musical, RuneSical, Timpson: The Musical) are taking their smash hit, actor-musician led musical comedy on tour throughout June.

A stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's best-selling children's book The Detective Dog, using creative captions and British Sign Language to make the show accessible to deaf children and their families, heads to the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. 

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the virtuosity and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Holst’s The Planets, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.

The Sydney Premiere of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown comes to Hayes Theatre Co for a strictly limited season from 9 May, featuring a cast that has now been announced!

Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this March, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more. 

Production photos have been released of The Parent Agency – The Musical, a brand new musical adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book,

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Out of the Box festival will return to take over the entire venue in June. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Full casting has been announced for the UK tour of Spitfire Girls, a new play by Katherine Senior which will premiere at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton in March.

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical. This brand new musical is adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book.

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

Tiny and Tall Productions are heading on a UK tour with a stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's best-selling children's book The Detective Dog.

Tall Stories has announced that their Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book will come to the West End this summer. 

Artsdepot in Barnet will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a festive lineup featuring THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, THE FIR TREE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Enjoy accessible shows, music, and workshops this winter.

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre’s musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town, is returning this Christmas at the St Martin’s Theatre from 29 November 2024 – 05 January 2025 where it will once again play in tandem with The Mousetrap which has run at the theatre since 1974, which marks its record-breaking 50 year run at the venue.

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play at it's new home in the Bloomsbury Theatre from 4 December to 5 January with a press performance on Thursday 5 December at 1pm.