The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Culture Minister Ian Murray said that the UK government was fully committed to removing the barriers to EU touring that are making theatre touring across the EU challenging for UK theatre companies.
Bluey's Big Play will return to London for a limited engagement at Wimbledon New Theatre from 30 July to 2 August 2026.
Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete will bring one of the most beloved fairytale stories back to life: Sleeping Beauty.
On 20 November, Irish singer and actress, Camille O'Sullivan will return to Union Chapel following her acclaimed sell-out shows at Soho Theatre Dean Street and Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
After more than ten years of anticipation, The Black Cap, has officially reopened, and Camden High Street has welcomed back one of its most iconic LGBTQ+ cabaret venues.
VANGELINE has been appointed as an Associate Fellow at Wadham College, University of Oxford, joining the academic and artistic community for the 2026-2027 term.
Matt Forde will come to Storyhouse this May with his acclaimed new touring show Defying Calamity.
Dystopia 26: The Rock Opera will tour Scotland this April ahead of its London debut and Edinburgh Festival Fringe run.
Rory Bremner will continue his MAKING AN IMPRESSION live tour across the UK in 2026.
LATITUDE FESTIVAL will present its 20th anniversary literary programme from 23-26 July 2026 at Henham Park, Suffolk, featuring poets including INUA ELLAMS, DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE, and COURTTIA NEWLAND.
Rabbits Out of the Hat, created and performed by Magic Circle magicians, Christopher Howell and Desireé Kongerød, also known as Norvil & Josephine, is embarking on its 2026 UK tour.
The Free Association will host The Big Scene Improv Festival from 13th to 17th May 2026, featuring performances by AMBIKA MOD and EDI PATTERSON among others.
Carrie Hope Fletcher has extended her run as Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, which will open at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 28 March 2026.
Written by acclaimed playwright Hannah Khalil, Love Omar is a love letter to theatre set backstage at Chichester Festival Theatre in 1983 when Omar Sharif starred in Terence Rattigan's The Sleeping Prince.
Portuguese choreographer MARCO DA SILVA FERREIRA will present the UK premiere of his new work at Sadler’s Wells East in June, focusing on themes of over-militarism and toxic masculinity.
Rufus Norris will return to directing this evening as his production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman premieres at Zorlu PAC in Istanbul.
China Plate and Fuel announced a new touring initiative, 'Touring Together,' featuring INUA ELLAMS' ONCE UPON A TIME IN SOKOTO as the inaugural production in collaboration with various UK venues.
Neal Street Productions has announced the creation of two new development roles, to grow the award-winning indie's slate across in theatre and TV.
Elysium will mark the 70th Anniversary of Eugine O'Neill's seminal autobiographical masterpiece – Long Days Journey Into Night – with a three-week northern kicking off in Hexham on May 12th.
Sunny Side, an exploration of young men's struggles through dance, theatre, and spoken word, will come to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.
After its London premiere and a series of sold-out Australian seasons — including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House – producers have announced a one-off performance of Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's Yentl.
Stage One has announced the selected mentees and mentors for its 5 at 50 initiative.
THIS IS NOT ABOUT ME.
Following overwhelming demand, What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook has announced an additional run of eight UK dates in October 2026.
Kathy Kiera Clarke stars alongside Aden Gillett, Vikash Bhai, and Megan Marszal in the new medical comedy HEARTSINK, directed by Sean Turner.
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Hull New Theatre (11/16-11/21) |
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Reuben Solo Wardrobe (9/15-9/15) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Theatre Royal Glasgow (3/15-3/20) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Lawrence Batley Theatre (5/22-5/22) |
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The Dance Plague of 1518 Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/11-8/13) |
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Sins Experience O2 Guildhall Southampton (11/13-11/13) |
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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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What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas Royal & Derngate (11/28-12/31) |
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in Concert (12A) The Royal Albert Hall (12/29-12/29) |
