The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will embark on a national tour, opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 before ts first return to the West End in over 10 years.
As part of their research and development programme VX Labs, disabled-led theatre company Vital Xposure, in partnership with Z-arts, the UK's only arts centre dedicated to children and families, have released findings from their most recent lab.
York Theatre Royal has announced Frances Barber will star as Rosa in the world premiere of The Psychic, a new play by writing duo Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman.
Comedian Jimmy Carr will bring his brand-new show ‘Laughs Funny' to Bradford Live.
TuckShop, the UK's only specialist production company devoted to all things drag, are taking a step in a new direction with CATEGORY IS: MACBETH, an all-drag hard-hitting, fierce, and gritty take on Shakespeare's Macbeth, in its original text.
EGGS AREN'T THAT EASY TO MAKE, a queer rom-com about a lesbian couple's journey through IVF, will run at Riverside Studios from March 30 to April 12.
Production photography is released for the highly anticipated West End production of William Nicholson’s beloved and deeply moving play SHADOWLANDS, directed by Rachel Kavanaugh at London’s Aldwych Theatre until Saturday 9 May 2026.
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has revealed two more additions to the 2026 Built by Barn season, starting with the Built By Barn Revival of Rick Elice and Roger Rees’ Double Double and Yes, Prime Minister.
New Wolsey Theatre has added four new Associate Artists, Josh Overton, Ellie Isherwood, Amy Wragg, and James McDermott, joining an existing group to foster artistic and community projects in Ipswich.
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Summer is nearly here, and Pleasance Theatre Trust will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe following a record-breaking year of award wins.
All new photos have been released from The Women's Prize for Playwriting at @sohoplacetheatre which took place on 9th February.
The acclaimed adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's PRIVATE PEACEFUL, directed by Simon Reade, will tour this autumn, featuring a powerful one-person performance.
Riverside Studios will present RON, a solo show by Ted Walliker, in their main house, Studio 2, this March, showcasing a blend of absurdity, violence, and comedy.
A new Gothic Drama, A Body Possessed, previews at the Etcetera Theatre for a one-night performance on 22nd of February, exploring grief, truth, and the human need to control the body.
The London Soundtrack Festival (LSF) – London's first dedicated annual Festival celebrating the music of film, TV and games – has announced an exclusive line-up of screenings, masterclasses and talks for this year's edition.
The world's biggest festival for hip hop theatre, Breakin' Convention will return to Sadler's Wells Theatre in Angel this May bank holiday (Friday 1–Monday 4 May 2026).
On Saturday 28 February, to coincide with the opening weekend of The Base Greenham's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 Exhibition, Corn Exchange Newbury and The Base, Greenham will host their Sustainability Fair.
Wilton's Music Hall announces casting for RUTH, a musical exploring the life of Ruth Ellis, set to open in March 2026, marking the centenary of her birth.
Summerhall Arts has announced writer and director Amber Charlie Conroy as the recipient of the Summerhall Arts and Hugo Burge Foundation New Theatre Writing Residency for 2026.
Tron Theatre Company will present the climate emergency play The Trials, written by award winning writer, Dawn King.
Cahoots NI and Buxton Opera House, in association with New 42 and the New Victory Theater, will present The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a visually spectacular family theatre experience blending live magic, original music, and imaginative storytelling.
Returning to The Place for its ninth year, A Festival of Korean Dance brings a selection of Korea’s premier dance companies to the UK, including returning favourites Korea National Contemporary Dance Company (KNCDC).
Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Wendi Peters), dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who staged and starred in classical recitals in major venues including Carnegie Hall.
Award winning director and dramaturgist John R.
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La La Land in Concert (12A) The Royal Albert Hall (12/31-12/31) |
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Meet the Kids Greenwich Theatre (8/21-8/22) |
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert (PG) Royal Albert Hall (9/25-9/27) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Gordon Craig Theatre (6/04-6/04) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Castle Theatre (5/28-5/28) |
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The Scarlet Pimpernel - Stokenham/ Kingsbridge - theatre period drama Stokenham Village Hall (7/11-10/11) |
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Disney Princess: the Concert Waterfront Hall Auditorium (4/20-4/20) |
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New Love Madlenianum (12/16-12/01) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family Scarborough Spa Grand Hall (4/23-4/23) |
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The Little Mermaid Greenwich Theatre (8/07-8/23) |
