The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Radouan Mriziga / Rosas, A7LA5 will present the UK premiere of Il Cimento dell'Armonia e dell'Inventione at Sadler's Wells Theatre from Friday 8 May to Saturday 9 May.
The Lost Estate have announced the full cast of performers who will conjure the world of Montmartre in 1896 into reality, bringing the world's first cabaret club to life in the company's most ambitious project to date – ‘CHAT NOIR!'
In a significant move during its 40th anniversary, Talawa Theatre Company appoints Shonagh Reid as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees.
The Southbank Centre's longest-running festival Poetry International Festival returns (Friday 10 – Sunday 12 July) and includes a celebration of the life and work of the trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
Rehearsals are well under way for the Stephen Joseph Theatre's first production of 2026, Murder for Two.
Birmingham Hippodrome is participating in The Big Give Arts for Impact campaign, seeking to raise £36,000 to enable more people from underserved communities to access cultural experiences.
Check out production photos from the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet — Gentleman Jack — which is set to captivate audiences as part of a nationwide tour.
Reverie will return with Fragments - a visceral, genre-defying theatrical experience that fractures time, language, and identity at The Space Theatre, London.
Dame Siân Phillips and Alex Jennings will bring ancient Greek stories to life at Haverhill Arts Centre on March 28.
Latitude Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a robust family program, featuring theatre, comedy, and more at Henham Park this July.
Well known for playing Mr Wickham in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation on screen, Adrian Lukis will reprise the role in the West End when his one-man play Being Mr Wickham plays the Garrick Theatre.
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.
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Come from Away Marriott Theater - Lincolnshire IL (8/26-10/18) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Ipswich Regent Theatre (4/28-4/28) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Floral Pavilion Theatre (5/21-5/21) |
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Steve Steinman''s BAT - Bat Out of Hell - Live Lounge Premium Package Vaillant Live, Derby (11/04-11/04) |
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert (PG) The Royal Albert Hall (12/28-12/28) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Loughborough Town Hall (5/07-5/07) |
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Drag Bingo UK: '80s Edition Venue16 (10/24-10/24) |
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Romeo and Juliet Greenwich Theatre (7/03-8/02) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family Connexin Live (4/24-4/24) |
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The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer theSpace @ Niddry St. (8/17-8/22) |
