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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.

Tall Stories has announced the cast of the company’s Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book, directed by Olivia Jacobs, the show will be flying into the West End this Christmas as part of a major UK tour this autumn enchanting everyone aged 3 and upwards.

Tall Stories has revealed the cast and creatives who will bring to life Elmer, the glorious vibrant patchwork elephant, in the much-anticipated world premiere of their latest theatrical extravaganza, The Elmer Adventure. 

Kids Week is running throughout the summer holidays with tickets available for selected performances from now until Friday 6 September.

Tall Stories' Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic picture book, Room on the Broom, directed by Olivia Jacobs, will be flying into the West End this Christmas as part of a major UK tour this autumn.

The new season at Perth Theatre and Concert Hall has something for everyone to discover.

Zog and the Flying Doctors, based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will fly into London this summer, playing at Cadogan Hall from 1 – 31 August 2024 with a press performance on Friday 2 August 1pm.

Discover the exciting lineup for the Living Arts Centre's 2024/2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrating 25 years in 2024 since The Gruffalo was first published, Tall Stories will bring their magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book, The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, back to the West End this summer!

The Lowry, Salford has announced its Contemporary Dance and Circus Seasons for Autumn 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Punchdrunk has announced Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator for the world premiere of new production, Viola's Room, at the company's home in Woolwich this May for a limited run.