Hoopla Celebrates 20 Years with Anniversary Improv Festival in London
Hoopla, the UK's pioneering improv theatre and school, marks its 20th anniversary with a special improv festival at their London Bridge venue from April 10 to May 21, 2026.
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The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Australian Guitar Legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP Comes To Parr Hall
Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will grace Parr Hall's stage on 29 July as part of the Living in the Light tour.
Go Live Theatre Will Host WEST END MEMORIES With Rosalyn Wilder and Patricia Hodge
Go Live Theatre announced a special event West End Memories - Rosalyn Wilder in conversation with Patricia Hodge taking place on Monday 9 March 2026 at 7pm at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino.
Richard Curtis and Esther Freud to Debut New Plays at INK Festival's 10th Anniversary
The UK's largest new short play festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary year in 2026, led by special short playwriting commissions from renowned writers Richard Curtis and Esther Freud.
WELCOME TO WANDSWORTH to Host Finale Event at Battersea Power Station
WELCOME TO WANDSWORTH will present its finale, THE BEAT GOES ON, at Battersea Power Station, offering a memorable evening of entertainment.
THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in March
A rollicking comedy thriller featuring an ensemble playing multiple flamboyant characters, rapid-fire character changes, sharp humour and theatrical fun will come to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.
Levellers to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of 'Levelling The Land' Album with Headline Tour
To mark the 35th anniversary of their second album Levelling The Land, Brighton folk-rockers Levellers will be heading out on the road later this year on a UK & European tour.
Full Cast And Creative Team Set For Michael Frayn's COPENHAGEN at Hampstead Theatre
Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Michael Frayn's acclaimed play Copenhagen.
Photos: DRACULA in Rehearsal at the National Youth Theatre
Rehearsal photos have been released for Dracula, a world premiere National Youth Theatre production performed by the NYT REP company.
Review: THE SINGING MERMAID, artsdepot
Set beneath a vibrant circus tent filled with sparkling multicoloured lights and fluttering flags, the production opens with a jovial instrumental atmosphere that immediately invites children into the world of the show.
Birmingham Hippodrome Reveals Origins Festival Programme
Birmingham Hippodrome's New Work & Artist Development department has announced the programme for Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work, taking place from Monday 11 to Saturday 16 May 2026.
Clinton Baptiste Comes to Parr Hall in 2026
Much-loved comedian, questionable clairvoyant and Phoenix Nights star Clinton Baptiste is preparing to shake all the spirits loose from Parr Hall's storied stage as he heads to Warrington with a new show.
JW3 Celebrates 13th Anniversary with B'Mitzvah Party and Vibrant Event Lineup
JW3, the unique Jewish community center in the UK, will celebrate its 13th anniversary with a B'Mitzvah Party on June 28, 2026, featuring a diverse range of cultural events.
Shakespeare's Globe Appoints First Ever Chief Impact Officer
Shakespeare's Globe has appointed Lottie Birdsall-Strong as its inaugural Chief Impact Officer, marking a significant addition to its leadership team.
Hofesh Shechter Company Appoints Andrew Hochhauser KC as Chair of the Board
Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that Andrew Hochhauser KC will succeed Lord Lemos CMG CBE as Chair of the Board with effect from 18 March 2026.
Northern Rascals Will Embark on Tour with SUNNY SIDE
Following their tour in 2025, Yorkshire-based dance-theatre company Northern Rascals return for their final tour of Sunny Side, tackling the UK's male mental health crisis head on.
Sadé and Kristina Alleyne's New Work For National Youth Dance Company Receives World Premiere
The National Youth Dance Company will present a new choreography by Sadé and Kristina Alleyne in Ipswich, marking its world premiere.
Robin Ince and Jen Gupta to Host THE EXOPLANETS at Hackney Empire
Join Robin Ince and Professor Jen Gupta for an evening of music and astrophysics with THE EXOPLANETS at Hackney Empire.
LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS Set for April-May Run in Leicester
Leicester's annual dance festival, LET'S DANCE INTERNATIONAL FRONTIERS, will feature performances from April 29 to May 9, including a closing act by SHAMEL PITTS/TRIBE.
Jack Whitehall to Embark on 'BAD INFLUENCE' UK Arena Tour in 2027
Comedian, actor and BRIT Awards 2026 host Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with Bad Influence, his brand-new national arena tour.
Photos: CASH ON DELIVERY at The Mill at Sonning
Check out production photos from Cash on Delivery at The Mill at Sonning, which runs through April 4 and stars James Bradshaw, Steven Pinder, Rachel Fielding, and Harry Gostelow, among others.
Stanley Tucci Withdraws from Directing SPRINGWOOD at Hampstead Theatre
Due to a scheduling conflict Stanley Tucci will no longer be directing Springwood at Hampstead Theatre.
John McCrea and Perry Williams Will Lead World Premiere of SLIPPERY at Omnibus Theatre
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Louis Emmitt-Stern's Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award Winning play, Slippery.
Clinton Baptiste Adds Extra Dates To UK Live Tour SPECTRAL INTERCOURSE
Much-loved clairvoyant comedian Clinton Baptiste is extending his brand-new tour Spectral Intercourse through to 2027 due to phenomenal demand.
PANACEA Comes to Riverside Studios in March
Bloodline Theatre Company’s latest production, Panacea, will return to London next month for a one-week run at Riverside Studios from 16th to 21st March 2026.
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry (6/03-6/03) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Castle Theatre (5/28-5/28) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Y Theatre (5/27-5/27) |
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Fuel Injected Magic! 50th Anniversary Concert SEC Armadillo (10/14-10/14) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra Symphony Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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The Go-Between St George’s Theatre (8/20-8/20) |
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Blue | Glas Theatr Clwyd (10/06-10/07) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Palace Theatre Manchester (11/02-11/07) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film Bradford Live (12/01-12/01) |
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Beauty & The Beast Royal & Derngate (12/04-12/28) |