The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Northern Ballet and Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux announced a co-production of a new SWAN LAKE, choreographed by Rachel Beaujean, with dramaturg Uzma Hameed, set to tour the UK.
Regal Entertainments Ltd will present ACHY BREAKY BRIDE at St Helens Theatre Royal, with Leanne Campbell reprising her acclaimed role as Jolene alongside X Factor star David Heath and a full ensemble cast.
Southbank Centre announced STEEL SCENES, a weekend festival uniting over 500 musicians and 25 steel bands to mark 75 years since steel pan was first heard live in the UK at the South Bank.
The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.
Production photos have been released for BLACK COMEDY at Orange Tree Theatre.
The Off West End Award-winning GRINDR: THE OPERA announced its cast of seven for its return to London's Union Theatre, followed by a UK tour to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham.
Perform Productions will present Mermaids & Pirates at St Martin's Theatre in London's West End, following sold-out runs of its previous family musicals at the same venue.
You can now get a first look at the UK premiere production of The Karate Kid - The Musical in a new trailer here! The musical is based on the Columbia Pictures motion picture
This October will see a brand-new live on-stage celebration of Agatha Christie, as Between The Covers Live! tours the UK, bringing together a line-up of authors and performers to celebrate Christie’s legacy 50 years after her death.
New Adventures announced full tour dates for Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA, with the Olivier Award-winning production set to visit 16 UK venues across 23 weeks, opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth before a Christmas season at Sadler's Wells.
Dance Umbrella announced major funding from Arts Council England and the British Council for its Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship programme, a multi-year initiative to widen curatorial leadership pathways for underrepresented practitioners in UK and international dance.
Giovanna Fletcher is set to return to the stage in the world premiere UK tour of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, based on S.
10CCLO, the only tribute band covering both ELO and 10cc, will perform at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre for one night only, featuring hits like Mr Blue Sky and I'm Not In Love with video projections.
National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
More than 700 students from London boroughs and Essex performed in STEP AROUND TOWN, part of the Royal Academy of Dance's Step into Dance programme, the UK's largest inclusive dance programme for secondary school students.
Author John Le Carré famously banned stage versions of his work, and he may well have felt quietly vindicated with his decision having seen David Eldridge's adaptation of his third book, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.
All new production photos have been released for Dash Arts' new show OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, which will open at Leeds Playhouse ahead of a UK tour.
THE CHASE star Anne Hegerty and panto dame Josiah Eloi are set to appear in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Fareham Live, produced by Imagine Theatre.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced Henry Filloux-Bennett as Chief Executive and Sam Hardie as Deputy Artistic Director, joining Artistic Director Alan Cumming.
Dance Consortium announced a 13-venue Ireland and UK tour of SÃO PAULO DANCE COMPANY, opening at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
CSI: CRIME SCENE IMPROVISATION announced performances at Wilton's Music Hall and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a 10-person cast performing a fully improvised murder mystery where the audience creates the crime.
East London Shakespeare Festival announced the cast for its outdoor touring production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, featuring Doctor Who's Kareem Alexander Yousri and Off West End Award-nominee Kalifa Taylor, performing across east London and Kent parks.
It is now a few days since I left Treowen, a gorgeous 17th century Manor House set in the even-more-gorgeous Welsh countryside and I am still processing the experience.
New musical REDCLIFFE will receive its premiere production at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026.
Nine Sixtheenths, Paula Varjack's show examining the fallout from the Janet Jackson 'nipplegate' incident, returns for a second London run at Brixton House, performed by four 40+ women with integrated BSL.
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The Little Mermaid Greenwich Theatre (8/07-8/23) |
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Nerve Centre (8/15-8/15) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra Symphony Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family O2 City Hall Newcastle (3/27-3/27) |
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What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas Royal & Derngate (11/28-12/31) |
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The Dance Plague of 1518 Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/11-8/13) |
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Pinocchio: The Pantomime Whitby Pavilion Theatre (12/04-12/05) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Loughborough Town Hall (5/07-5/07) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
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Summer Season 2026 Programme Thorington Theatre, Suffolk (5/22-8/31) |
