The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Henry Patterson announced a one-night-only concert at PizzaExpress Live Soho, performing songs from his debut album BROADWAY MAYBE with guest vocalist Roxy Yarnold and the Sam Every Big Band.
Ryan Calais Cameron and Monique Touko announced as co-directors of THE AFRONAUTS, a world premiere play about the Zambian Space Program, closing the Royal Court Theatre's 70th anniversary season.
Written by BAFTA-winner David Watson and directed by Maggie Norris, A DOL HOUSE examines the rise of Deprivation of Liberty orders in the UK, drawn from real interviews with High Court judges and care-leavers.
Latitude Festival's 20th anniversary arts programme will feature BalletBoyz's 25th anniversary production, the UK debut of Circus Zambia's AFRONAUTS, and new works from The Place and more at Henham Park.
Seven actors aged 16 to 19 from Scarborough, Eastfield, Bridlington, and Malton will join the cast of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, playing the teenage children of three of the Calendar Girls.
Elmhurst Ballet School announced it will present ORPHEUS, a programme inspired by classical and modern myths and legends, running for one week at the school's venue in Birmingham.
Maureen Beattie, Forbes Masson, and Reuben Joseph will lead Finn den Hertog’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
Hay Festival, the world-renowned literature festival, will host a star-studded celebration of the spoken word with Speaking Up for Success: A Spoken Word Gala on the main Global Stage
The BBC New Comedy Awards are back and heading to Coventry, where the first rounds of the competition will be filmed this September.
New Wolsey Theatre revealed its autumn season, headlined by a co-production of Calendar Girls The Musical, alongside gig-theatre, new drama adaptations, and the return of its Rock'n'Roll Panto with Cinderella.
The Legend of Korra in Concert, a new live-to-picture orchestral experience that brings the animated series to life on stage, is coming to the UK in 2027.
Ahead of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2026, Artistic Director Aaron S.
Darlington Hippodrome announced its upcoming summer season brochure, featuring theatre, live entertainment, family shows, and star appearances at the North East venue.
Red is a dazzling and richly entertaining musical revue which celebrates the flame haired icons who have shaped stage and screen history, whilst simultaneously showcasing the extraordinary talents of its creator and performer, Amber Topaz.
The full cast for the UK and Ireland tour of MRS.
Strictly alumni Janette Manrara announced as a guest star on Nikita Kuzmin's UK tour SUPERNOVA, joining Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova for select dates at venues across England.
Tales From Acorn Wood at artsdepot is a warm, engaging and visually playful introduction to theatre for young audiences, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much loved stories delightfully to life through puppetry, songs and audience participation.
Richard O'Brien's cult classic musical will play Storyhouse in Chester as part of a national tour, with Stephen Webb leading the cast as Dr Frank-N-Furter alongside Jackie Clune, James Bisp, and Haley Flaherty.
The Mill At Sonning announced the cast for SHEAR MADNESS, Paul Portner's record-breaking comedy whodunit directed by Sally Hughes, featuring Rosaleen Burton, Daniel Cane, Gwithian Evans, Jonathan Markwood, Natalie Ogle, and Paul O'Neill.
Black Bat Productions announced the world premiere of ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK, a new play by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller exploring medically assisted dying, directed by Mimi Harlow Robinson at The Glitch in Waterloo.
Former Prime Minister Jim Hacker and former Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey are reunited in poignant and nostalgic fashion in Jonathan Lynn's I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter for two characters so beloved from the TV series that made them British institutions.
Emma Tadmor's PLASTERS, described as 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf for the new-text generation,' will run at Theatre503 in London, directed by and starring Max Schmitt, with support from LAMDA.
Historian Jack Jewers' debut novel Seething Lane follows Samuel Pepys through a murder mystery set in Restoration London, weaving in the history of Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the influence of King Charles II's mistresses on the city.
Stage One announced partners for its 2026/27 Producer Placement Scheme, offering emerging producers paid year-long placements at London and regional theatres, including Sonia Friedman Productions and Sheffield Theatres.
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Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live - Let That Be A Lesson... Epic Studios (10/25-10/25) |
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The Go-Between The Food Museum (8/13-8/15) |
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Two Halves of Guinness Reading Rep Theatre (10/29-10/31) |
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Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition] Manchester Fairfield Social Club (9/10-9/11) |
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Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - The Film With Live Orchestra Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (12/02-12/02) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Bristol Beacon (3/19-3/19) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Sunderland Empire (2/22-2/27) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Floral Pavilion Theatre (5/21-5/21) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Palace Theatre, Southend (4/08-4/08) |
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BAT! The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/06-10/06) |
