The latest news on live theatre in UK Regional from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.
Conductor Lorenzo Passerini makes his Royal Opera House debut leading Richard Jones' staging of Puccini's LA BOHÈME, featuring two casts including Freddie De Tommaso, Juliana Grigoryan, and several artists making their Royal Opera debuts.
THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75, a stage show marking 75 years of the BBC Radio 4 drama, will play New Wimbledon Theatre as part of a UK tour, featuring cast members Timothy Bentinck, Charlotte Martin, and others.
Olivier Award-winning choreographer and theatre director, Dame Arlene Phillips, received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of her outstanding contribution to dance and support for charitable causes.
Nick Bagnall, an Associate Artist at Shakespeare's Globe with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed Creative Director at Oldham Coliseum Theatre, joining Guest Curator Julie Hesmondhalgh as the theatre plans its reopening.
One of the UK’s most exciting and innovative theatre-makers, Luke Sheppard received the 2026 Olivier Award for Best Director for the celebrated Paddington the Musical and has been announced at the Patron for BYMT, celebrating both his achievements and his longstanding connection to the organizat
After playing to sold out houses and critical acclaim in New York, Stephen Cole’s one-man musical comic odyssey Camelton - telling the true story of his experience writing a musical for the Emir of Qatar - will plays its UK premiere run at the Gilded Balloon Teviot.
Channing and Westhead have created an artistic collaboration and a unique legacy for themselves, exploring the intricate layers of Samuel Beckett's 50-minute masterpiece and Krapp's solitary world
Following its award-winning New York run, Jerry Topitzer brings his acclaimed one-man show Once Upon a Wall Street to the UK, with a special London performance at the Drayton Arms Theatre and a month-long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
Original Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre will present Micheál Mac Liammóir's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Darlington Hippodrome for a limited three-night run.
John Godber's award-nominated THE HIGHWAYMAN embarks on a UK autumn tour, bringing its 4-star Yorkshire-set adventure to Lancaster's The Dukes, with original music by Ruby Macintosh and nominations from the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards.
Joe Tracini will be playing the role of Smee, and joining him will be Karl Queensborough, taking on the role of Captain Hook in this year's pantomime, The All New Adventures of Peter Pan at Norwich Theatre.
Celebrated organist, conductor, broadcaster and social media phenomenon Anna Lapwood has announced her first-ever UK arena tour, taking place in November 2026, with dates at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Tuula Costelloe's thriller PREY FOR ME, inspired by miscarriages of justice, will make its world premiere at the Union Theatre in Southwark, following her script's top 1% placement in the BBC Writersroom Open Call.
SAVAGE, a brand-new comedy and drag extravaganza, about Lily Savage, will make its world premiere next year.
Young Everyman Playhouse will present a contemporary reimagining of JEKYLL AND HYDE, written by Evan Placey and directed by Jen Tan, at the Liverpool Everyman, featuring a cast of emerging young talents.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announced Nicola Mac and Taylor Walker as the choreographers for its 2026 THEATRE DANCE LAB programme, with a public showcase featuring six performance pieces and conversations with Artistic Director Drew McOnie.
DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY, the hockey-themed panto parody written by Olivier nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott, has extended its run at The Other Palace Studio in London.
Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING IN CONCERT will tour Dublin, London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, featuring over 200 musicians performing Howard Shore's Oscar-winning score live to picture on a 60ft HD screen.
Martha Godber's one-woman show JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN, about a 25-year-old carer from Hull, will play The Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe following a critically acclaimed world premiere at York Theatre Royal.
Producer Tegan Summer's new concert series SIRENS: THE CONCERT SERIES will bring five female vocalists to The Emerald Theatre in London, performing songs by artists including Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Alanis Morissette.
F**KING SWANS, written by Eugene O'Neill Semi-Finalist Elise Marra, is running at Omnibus Theatre as part of the 96' Festival, starring Siubhan Harrison, Kelly Lamor Wilson, and Emma Wilkinson Wright.
John Godber's THE HIGHWAYMAN, nominated for Best Lead and Supporting Actor at the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, will tour across nine UK cities in autumn 2026.
Tigerslane Studios will present Murder Trial Tonight – Death in the Family at Parr Hall in Warrington, transforming the historic venue into a courtroom where audience members serve as the jury in a case based on a true story.
Casting has been announced for the return of ALICE IN WONDERLAND to London, with Ailsa Erskine as Alice and Kate Malyon as Cheshire Cat joining returning cast members at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced EDINLOCHRY, a new festival bringing Edinburgh Festival Fringe performances to the Scottish Highlands, featuring comedy, drama, music, and magic from Fringe artists.
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Trainspotting The Musical Palace Theatre Manchester (11/02-11/07) |
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It Comes in Waves Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery (6/23-6/23) |
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Claudia Buckley Tour 2026 - Aberdeen Tivoli Theatre Company Ltd (11/14-11/14) |
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VIO-LENCE at The Underworld - London The Underworld (7/30-7/30) |
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Claudia Buckley Tour 2026 - Inverness Eden Court Inverness (11/19-11/19) |
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Funhouse Comedy Club – Comedy Night in Towcester June 2026 Towcester Mill Brewery (6/25-6/25) |
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Thursday Comedy Club London | Covent Garden, June 2026 Comedy Carnival Covent Garden (6/25-6/25) |
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G4 Christmas 2026 - Christchurch Priory Christchurch Priory (11/07-11/07) |
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Scrooge Cirque Extravaganza Vaillant Live, Derby (12/15-12/15) |
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L.A. GUNS at O2 Academy Islington - London O2 Academy Islington (10/30-10/30) |
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