UK Regional Theatre Newsroom

Main Street Theater is producing the rollicking British farce, Taking Steps by internationally-acclaimed playwright, Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Get a first look at the cast in photos below.

Seven Dials Playhouse announces support for seven productions at the Edinburgh Fringe. The brand-new package aims to provide financial and promotional assistance, fostering growth in the theatre community.

Matthew Schmolle Productions have announced the 10 year anniversary production of Alistair McDowall's critically acclaimed Captain Amazing will open at Southwark Playhouse Borough this May. With previews from 1st May and press night on 2nd May.

FANTASIA ORCHESTRA will make their debut at the BBC Proms this summer, performing alongside renowned artists Sheku and Braimah Kanneh-Mason and Plínio Fernandes.

An all new trailer has been released for The Elvis Years at the Dominion Theatre. Check out the video here!

Lost Memories is a multi-screen video installation that draws on screenwriter Gary Thomas’ experience of being a carer to his mother, who had Alzheimer’s Disease.

Warrington Music Festival is back next month and this year it's even bigger with two stages in prime position in the town centre.

Poynton Party in the Park will return this summer. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, 8 June and will be headlined by disco superstars Odyssey.

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the world première of Brandon Lambert and Martin Landry’s Fun at the Beach Romp-Bomp-a-Lomp!!

A season shows has been announced for autumn 2024 at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!

Claire Gaydon will bring her new writing debut Piece of Me to Camden People’s Theatre. This darkly comic piece about the loss of innocence in a world of surveillance  will run from Tuesday 21st May - Saturday 1st June 2024.

Smash-hit show Sunny Side Up will return to London and is making an exciting transfer to Soho Theatre this summer. This honest and poetic sold-out hit encapsulates the essence of inner- city London life, following the story of Peckham-born David looking back at his early life.

Henrik Ibsen's sensation Hedda Gabler will begin performances at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Directed by Molly Atkinson, this show brings a complex portrait of female identity and independence, while gifting us with one of theatre's great tragic characters.

Sad Girl Productions is back after a packed out show at the New Wimbledon Theatre! This time they are celebrating the works of Olivia Rodrigo. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Camden People's Theatre with THE CAMDEN ROAR festival. See the full lineup of performances and learn how to purchase tickets.

Dave Hill (as seen on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Girls5eva, Joe Pera Talks with You, Inside Amy Schumer) is coming to London with his new stand-up show 'Caveman in a Spaceship' in May.

HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, will play an additional week at The Alexandra, Birmingham. HERE & NOW will now run in Birmingham from 9 – 30 November 2024. Tickets for the additional week will go on sale at 12noon on Monday 29 April.

DORIAN: The Musical will premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough (The Large) for a five-week run, from 4th July to 10th August 2024.

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.

B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival is back for its ninth year showcasing the very best Hip-Hop talent from across the pillars of Hip-Hop including Breakin’, Graffiti, DJing and MCing. The four-day festival will take place across Birmingham Hippodrome, Southside and Bullring & Grand Central. 

Tom Bailey - theatre maker and creative director of Herald Angel award-winning theatre company Mechanimal - will be touring on foot and ferry across Scotland, Norway and Denmark to perform new theatre show Crap At Animals at Passage Festival near Copenhagen.

Watford Palace Theatre has announced its new vision, ambition, and season of work for Watford's 115-year-old venue. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Based on several ghost stories by Charles Dickens, The Haunting by Hugh Janes combines the essential hallmarks of a great Victorian ghost story with a terrifying mystery and will be staged in-the-round at the New Vic.

Bing's Birthday will tour to theatres across the UK throughout 2025.  The show will open at The Lowry in Salford on 20 February 2025.

Bristol Old Vic has announced its Christmas programme for 2024 – two new productions inspired by classic fairy tales. Learn more about both shows here!