Grand Theatre

FUN HOME Regional Premiere Finds Full Cast at Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Jodie McNee and Olivier Award-winning Nigel Harman lead the cast of FUN HOME, the Tony Award-winning musical, in its Northern premiere at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre, directed by Sarah Frankcom.

John Partridge Will Star as Hannibal Lecter in World Premiere UK Tour of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

John Partridge, known for EastEnders and West End roles, will star as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, adapted by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster.

GREASE THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

GREASE THE MUSICAL announced a new UK tour, directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Arlene Phillips, visiting Plymouth, Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham and more.

PRIMARY TRUST To Close Crow’s Theatre Season With Toronto Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026

Crow's Theatre and the Grand Theatre co-produce Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, directed by Cherissa Richards and starring Durae McFarlane, at Toronto's Guloien Theatre.

COME FROM AWAY London-Made Production To Close Grand Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

The Grand Theatre will present a new London Made production of COME FROM AWAY, directed by Julie Tomaino, on the Spriet Stage in London, Ontario, marking the venue's 2025/26 season finale.

Live Score Screening of THE SARAGOSSA MANUSCRIPT Will Close Timeless Film Festival Warsaw
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The third edition of the Timeless Film Festival Warsaw will conclude with a special screening of The Saragossa Manuscript, directed by Wojciech Jerzy Has, accompanied by a live performance of its score by Krzysztof Penderecki.

CICADAS Will Have Toronto Premiere At Tarragon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Tarragon Theatre will stage the world premiere of CICADAS, a co-production with NAC English Theatre and fu-GEN, written by David Yee and composed by Chris Thornborrow, directed by Nina Lee Aquino.

Photos: Inside THE UK PANTOMIME AWARDS 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026

On Sunday 19 April, the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, staged in partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment (ATGE), were announced by the UK Pantomime Association at a star-studded ceremony at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, presented by Vernon Kay. Check out photos of th event.

CAROLINE, THE DISAPPEARING MAN, and More Set For Titilola Dawudu's Inaugural Season as Artistic Director Of Hightide
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Titilola Dawudu, Artistic Director and CEO of HighTide, has announced her inaugural season, including Caroline: The Musical, The Disappearing Man, and more.

Simon Brodkin Will Embark on UNLEASHED International Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Simon Brodkin, known for pranking FIFA's Sepp Blatter and creating Lee Nelson's Well Good Show, announced a 56-date international tour, UNLEASHED, spanning Australia, Sweden, Greece, Cyprus, and the UK and Ireland.

Brian Conley, Lesley Joseph, Gary Wilmot, and More Take Home 2026 Pantomime Awards; Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The UK Pantomime Association announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, with Brian Conley and Lesley Joseph receiving the inaugural Panto Icon Awards and designer Terry Parsons honored for Outstanding Achievement.

Tickets Now on Sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026 at Wycombe Swan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Pantomime Awards, which will be held at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, featuring guest performances from Steve Royle, Michael J Bachelor, and Wendi Harriott.

BORED TEACHERS 'IS IT FRIDAY YET?!' Comedy Tour is Coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

The Bored Teachers 'Is It Friday Yet?!' Comedy Tour will present a show at Shea's Buffalo Theatre in Buffalo, NY, as part of a 90-city run across the U.S. and Canada.

DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES: LILY'S STORY will embark on its first UK nationwide tour, with Benidorm star Crissy Rock heading the all-female cast across 18 venues.

Eastern Grace on a Western Stage: Lily’s Poetic Resonance in Angela Fantine Wan’s The Garden
by Team BWW - Apr 13, 2026

In 2025, London welcomed a new musical, The Garden, created by Angela Fantine Wan, offering theatre lovers a deeply evocative reimagining of a timeless story. Adapted from the classic children’s novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the production invites audiences into a poetic landscape where memory, loss, and renewal intertwine.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC to Close Citadel Theatre 60th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Edmonton's Citadel Theatre will present Cyrano De Bergerac, adapted by Jessy Ardern, in the Shoctor Theatre, closing its 60th Anniversary Season with Scott Shpeley in the title role.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Will Return to Edinburgh Fringe With THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced a return to Edinburgh Fringe with THE SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT FLAT EARTH, playing Pleasance Queen Dome August 5–30, with a prior run at Birmingham's Old Joint Stock July 29–August 1.

Public Tickets On Sale For The Pantomime Awards 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Tickets are now on general sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026, which will take place on Sunday 19 April at 5pm at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe. Learn more here!

Lenny Henry Will Embark on First UK Tour Since 2010
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Comedian LENNY HENRY will embark on his first live UK tour in over a decade with 'Still At Large,' beginning on 5 May. The tour marks a significant return for the performer.

Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music is Set For September
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

One of Europe’s most important contemporary music events, the Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music will take place in Warsaw, Poland in September 2026.