The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, which opened at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026 and is touring until January 2027.
In 2026 Sadler's Wells continues its year-round Ballet with attitude programme, showcasing the range of the genre from beloved classics to contemporary works.
Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast and creative team for Party Season, The Wardrobe Ensemble's newest play.
Initial casting has been announced for the world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL which will open in May 2026 at Lowry and Curve respectively.
BRAINIAC LIVE, the Olivier Award-winning show, will tour the UK this spring, offering a dynamic blend of science and entertainment.
Then Jerico will return to PizzaExpress Live Holborn for an acoustic performance on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Equity, the union for performing arts and entertainment, has expressed support for the BBC's proposed 'radical reforms' in response to a government consultation aimed at shaping the future of the corporation.
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced the final two additions to the 2026 Built by Barn season, with Million Dollar Quartet and a Built By Barn revival of The King's Speech.
Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is continuing its journey across the UK, bringing its unique blend of glam, glitter and outrageous fun to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Monday 13 – Saturday 18 April 2026.
The nominations are in for the 2026 Olivier Awards.
This spring, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will embark on a 14-venue tour of the UK and Ireland presented by Dance Consortium.
SISTERS360, penned by Asif Khan and produced by Turtle Key Arts, showcases the journey of sisters Fatima and Salima as they aspire to win the Tiny is Mighty competition.
Check out our exclusive production photos of The Ballad of Johnny & June, starring Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco.
Golden Goose Theatre will present the political satire double-bill CHARLIE & STRIPTEASE, written by renowned Polish playwright Sławomir Mrożek, from April 21 to May 9, 2026.
The cast has been announced for NewsRevue at Canal Café Theatre.
Local audiences are invited to experience an evening of choral and orchestral splendour as Guildford Choral returns to Holy Trinity Church in Guildford on Saturday 14th March 2026.
Newbury's Watermill Theatre will be offering their first Dementia Friendly performance for the award-winning venue's 2026 summer musical and family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, on Thursday 16 July at 2.
Join Women & Theatre for The Brummie Ensemble's first public performance on Saturday 14 March at Birmingham Rep.
The Beekeeper of Aleppo will come to Storyhouse next month in a new stage production from the team behind the West End and Broadway sensation The Kite Runner.
All new footage has been released for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Kiln Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Please Please Me, written by Tom Wright and directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma.
Two one-act plays presented as a double-bill, each centring on an act of knife violence, He Said/She Said revives Dom Riley's Misconduct and Madeline Gould's Ladykiller.
Based on the well-loved book by renowned author Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, perennial festive favourite Stick Man will simultaneously play in two UK cities this winter season.
Embark on a giant adventure when Jack and the Beanstalk comes to the Gladstone Theatre this Easter.
Comedian Paul Smith is bringing his hit show Paul Smith: Pablo Live to cinemas nationwide this year from CinemaLive.
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Steve Steinman''s Bat! Bat Out of Hell 50th Anniversary Tour The SSE Arena, Belfast (10/22-10/22) |
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Christmas In Ireland Scarborough Spa Grand Hall (12/17-12/17) |
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Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition] Brighton Komedia (9/06-9/06) |
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Anywhere You Go Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/28-8/29) |
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Matilda in Concert (PG) Hosted and narrated live by Danny DeVito The Royal Albert Hall (10/30-10/30) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family Vaillant Live, Derby (2/06-2/06) |
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Blue | Glas Pontio (11/10-11/11) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
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Jamie Cullum: The Pianoman at Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/10-12/11) |
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David Moore Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall (10/17-10/17) |
