The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Peter Hinwood, who played 'Rocky' in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, will make a rare public appearance on April 19 at London's Dominion Theatre, joining co-stars Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn for the film's 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour.
Bristol Community College's Theatre program will present Moliere's comedy Tartuffe in a new hybrid production featuring professional artists, students and community performers.
Production photos have been released for the world premiere and national tour of Party Season ahead of its opening night at Royal & Derngate, Northampton.
Cabaret singer Hersh Dagmarr will present Dagmarr's Cabaret at the Circle & Star Theatre in Hampstead, featuring songs by Edith Piaf, Kurt Weill, Marlene Dietrich, Iggy Pop, and Kylie Minogue.
The Irish Cultural Centre in London revealed its Spring 2026 season, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, traditional singer Seán Keane, rock band The 4 of Us, and new Irish musical RISING.
Core Values, written and directed by Alice Dempsey, runs in May at The Hen & Chicken Theatre Bar in Islington, exploring memories, confessions, and human relationships.
Get a first look at production photos for the UK and Ireland tour of the romantic musical comedy Waitress, touring until Saturday 31 October 2026.
Natey Jones and Madeline Charlemagne are set to reprise their roles in the reggae musical THE HARDER THEY COME, returning to Stratford East from 16 May to 4 July 2026, with Chanice Alexander-Burnett joining as Elsa from 8 June.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the full cast for ONCE, directed by John Tiffany, starring Dylan Wood and Lydia White alongside nine additional cast members.
Lead casting has been announced for the return of THE HARDER THEY COME at Stratford East, running May 16 through July 4, 2026.
Hoopla's 20th Anniversary Improv Festival announced its full lineup, featuring Dylan Emery, Athena Kugblenu, Ruth Bratt, Lee Simpson, and Lauren Shearing, running through July 18, 2026 at The Miller in London Bridge.
Birmingham Hippodrome announced ONE TINY PENGUIN, the third show in its My First Musical series, written by Jordan Li-Smith and Julie Tsang and directed by Laura Ryder, running December 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has moved its London performances to Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Production photos have been released for the new UK revival of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN.
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Anna Jordan, known for Yen and Succession, releases her debut poetry collection Decade, exploring motherhood, love and survival, online April 29 and in person May 5.
David Shields, known for his Olivier-nominated role in PUNCH, has joined Go Live Theatre as a patron, supporting the charity's mission to bring live theatre to disadvantaged young people across the UK.
British Youth Music Theatre will present the world premiere of THE CLOCKMAKER'S CITY at Z-arts in Manchester, running July 31 to August 2, featuring 38 young performers in a new musical about productivity, community, and change.
MyAnna Buring and Patrick Kennedy lead the UK premiere of Sarah Ruhl's romantic comedy STAGE KISS at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Blanche McIntyre, running May 8 to June 13.
Tall Stories' musical adaptation of THE GRUFFALO, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will run at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on May 8, 9, and 10, with multiple performances across the three days.
Audiences are invited to look up and experience The Night Sky Show – A Sky Full of Hope on Saturday 24 April 2027 at Bradford Live, where astronomer and author Adrian West will bring the cosmos to life.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will run at Milton Keynes Theatre from May 19-23, bringing Harper Lee's classic story to the stage for a limited engagement.
EastEnders star Shaun Williamson will appear as the Toymaker and Lord Scrumptious in selected performances of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Kings Theatre Portsmouth, running Tuesday 14th through Friday 17th.
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Rother Street Arts House and Tread The Boards will present PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Jonas Cemm, staged in the round August 3–15 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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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) |
