The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Marlowe Theatre has announced its upcoming productions for 2026, featuring Charles Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES in September and Kenneth Grahame's THE RELUCTANT DRAGON for the Christmas season.
Producers Fiery Angel and director Lucy Bailey partner once again to bring one of Agatha Christie's most psychologically charged mysteries to the stage.
A weekend of performances, talks and film exploring madness in Shakespeare's plays will take place in the Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh this May.
North-West based theatre company Yarnbird Arts have announced a tour of Footy Fairy Tales, a family performance aimed at children aged 5-11 which asks: what happens when football and fairy tales collide?
Peacock Theatre will present YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan, a dynamic performance showcasing powerful traditional drumming, on May 12, 2026.
In partnership with the Adelaide Fringe, House of Oz has revealed the five exceptional productions shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 House of Oz Purse Prize.
Marking a decade of championing female leadership and creative excellence, the Creative Women Forum will return to London this June 2026.
Wigan Borough Dance Festival has announced its 2026 line-up, bringing together schools, youth groups, local dance schools and arts organisations from across the borough to celebrate dance.
The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger has announced more programming for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest (Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sep 2026), a highlight of the centre's 75th anniversary celebrations.
This spring, The Fellowship Inn in Lewisham will host the site-specific play DANCING IN THE MIRROR, celebrating the life of boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper.
Rock and heavy metal will collide with the force of a full symphony orchestra when Eurovision winner Mr Lordi, Suzi Quatro and Alison Mosshart join the Philharmonia Orchestra for a one-night performance.
No Art Open Air will stage its biggest UK edition yet south of Manchester at Bolesworth Castle on Saturday 30th May 2026, launching with an expanded festival format.
Acting for Others has announced the return of its much-loved fundraising event, One Night Only, to the newly reopened Simpson’s on the Strand.
Nick Hern Books has launched 'Playground', a new initiative aimed at providing financial and practical support to UK playwrights.
An all new trailer has been released for the UK tour of Barnum, the classic Broadway musical that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.
Due to public demand, INALA, the Grammy-nominated Zulu dance musical which opened at a new purpose-built venue, House of Sisters Grimm on 28 November 2025, has announced a second booking extension.
Returning to tour further across the UK, the moving solo show RUM is inspired by playwright and plasterer Joe Mallalieu's real-life experiences of the building trade.
Angela Barnes, renowned comedian and 'Mock The Week' star, will conclude her ANGST tour this spring.
The Gate revealed hat Executive Director & CEO Nicola Clements will be stepping down after over three years of pivotal leadership.
Comedian, podcaster and star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, Angela Barnes is adding further dates to her hit tour Angst for Spring 2026 due to demand.
BBC Radio 4's The Archers will mark its 75th anniversary this summer with a major live stage tour and Fane Productions have announced which members of the Radio 4 cast will be appearing live on stage.
On the eve of its return to Nottingham Playhouse, following its West End and Broadway success in 2025, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Punch will go on tour across the UK in 2027.
Rhys James, known for his role on the reboot of 'Mock The Week,' will embark on a 40-date UK tour titled CHOP LOGIC, starting September 10, 2026.
The Mercury Theatre Colchester have announced their 2026 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk! Colchester panto legends Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville are back and ready to cause more mischief and mayhem.
Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh, one of the most distinctive forces in UK dance, brings her latest dance work We Caliban to Sadler's Wells East for its London premiere from 21 to 23 April.
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Pinocchio: The Pantomime Whitby Pavilion Theatre (12/04-12/05) |
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The Beast The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union (9/11-9/11) |
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The Final Exam: Gao Kao The Whisper Current Productions (8/23-8/24) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Theatre Royal Nottingham (1/18-1/23) |
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Two MR P''s In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson... Devonshire Park Theatre (10/28-10/28) |
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Killing Swine Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/07-8/08) |
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Trainspotting The Musical: Arches Bar Champagne Experience Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/30-10/31) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (12/10-12/10) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Royal Spa Centre (3/06-3/06) |
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We Will Rock You the Musical O2 City Hall Newcastle (10/19-10/20) |
