The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
The UK premiere of Beyond Illusion: The Making of a Magician will screen at Lumiere Cinema in Romford, followed by a Q&A with magician Dean James and director Matt Routledge.
HER Productions will present an all-female and non-binary cast adaptation of Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT at The Dukes Lancaster, featuring Coronation Street actors Channique Sterling Brown, Hannah Ellis-Ryan, and Beth Vyse.
TV presenter and former motorbike racer Guy Martin will bring his first-ever stage tour to Parr Hall in Warrington, sharing stories from his record-breaking, death-defying career.
OVO's Roman Theatre Open Air Festival will kick off its 12th season with a new adaptation of SHERLOCK HOLMES, directed by RTS award-winner Mark O'Sullivan, featuring four actors playing 25 characters.
Dublin-born TV and film songwriter Annmarie Cullen brings her award-winning one-woman musical to London's Queer Fringe Festival, following Best Performance honors at the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival and an Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award.
Kevin Clifton leads the initial cast announced for the major national tour of THE FULL MONTY, marking the film's 30th anniversary.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough announced the cast for Moira Buffini's Olivier Award-winning comedy HANDBAGGED, featuring Pandora Clifford, Alexandra Mathie, and Deven Modha among six performers.
Emmy nominee Michelle Wolf announced a UK tour and Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, BEST JOB IN THE WORLD, covering modern masculinity, parenting, women's health, and political absurdity across multiple cities.
Theatre Re's award-winning production THE NATURE OF FORGETTING will visit Storyhouse in Chester as part of a major UK and international tour marking the show's 10th anniversary.
Greenwich Theatre Productions announced casting for its inaugural season, featuring rep productions of ROMEO & JULIET and THE LITTLE MERMAID: SONG OF THE SEA, starring Ava Honey, Blossom Timothy, Nikita Johal, and Charlotte Harwood.
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The first UK tour of Desperate Scousewives: Lily's Story, led by Benidorm star Crissy Rock, is set to play four Merseyside venues, including the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, with some performances already sold out.
Theatre by the Lake will present the world premiere of THE FARMER'S WIFE, a new play by Hannah Khalil inspired by Helen Rebanks' best-selling memoir, directed by Artistic Director Liz Stevenson at the Keswick venue.
Daniel Casey will return as Inspector Tom Barnaby in a second UK & Ireland tour of MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT, produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, following a record-breaking 2025/26 run.
SIX announced a new cast of Queens for its upcoming UK and China tour, with Madison Swan, Izi Maxwell, Laura Dawkes, Hannah Victoria, Lizzie Emery, and Eloise Lord leading the company.
LegalAliens Theatre's ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND, performed by 16 refugees and migrants, returns to Jacksons Lane with a revised version reflecting new participants and a changed British society.
Dog Man: The Musical has announced its cast.
Why bother doing another Marriage of Figaro? There are four more happening in 2026, from traditional powerhouse companies Royal Ballet and Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North and Scottish Opera.
Rosie Holt returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with THE ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE LANDED!, blending political satire and sci-fi absurdity at Pleasance Courtyard, before a UK tour.
André Rieu will bring his 2026 Maastricht Concert, Viva Maastricht!, to UK cinemas this summer.
Tom Fletcher’s much loved Who’s in Your Book? series makes a joyful leap from page to stage in There’s a Monster in Your Show, a lively and engaging family musical which celebrates imagination, friendship and the importance of working together.
Storyhouse Cinema in Chester will host a special director's screening of Welsh historical drama MADFABULOUS, with director Celyn Jones appearing for a Q&A hosted by Empire's Jordan King.
Rambert's stage adaptation of IT'S A SIN, with Russell T Davies, Pet Shop Boys, and Glyn Fussell as executive producers, is set to tour the UK, premiering in Manchester before visiting venues nationwide.
Cirque Enchantment announced a 10th anniversary UK tour, blending circus artistry, live vocals, and choreography set to pop hits by Queen, Beyoncé, and more, visiting venues across England.
The Dukes in Lancaster announced BLAST FEST, an upcoming festival featuring a lineup of performances and events at the venue.
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The Go-Between Stamford Arts Centre (9/12-9/12) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Gordon Craig Theatre (6/04-6/04) |
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Back to the Future The Musical Liverpool Empire Theatre (1/12-2/06) |
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3.2.1. Hold Me on Stage theSpaceUK@Surgeons' Hall (8/17-8/23) |
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The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Bath Forum (12/11-12/11) |
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The Go-Between St George’s Theatre (8/20-8/20) |
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Your Favourite American Woman Canal Cafe Theatre (8/11-8/16) |
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Here’s to the Ladies! Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/14-8/16) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Stables - Milton Keynes (5/14-5/14) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Crewe Lyceum Theatre (3/04-3/04) |
