The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Jack Roden, known for his role as Frankie Epps in the national tour of PARADE, will make his solo concert debuts in New York City at 54 Below and in London at Crazy Coqs with MY DAYS.
A music-drama about Tchaikovsky's life and homosexuality will make its UK premiere at Opera Holland Park, featuring Royal Ballet dancer Téo Dubreuil, pianist Jayson Gillham, and RPS-nominated playwright Tama Matheson.
Woolwich Works will present a summer programme of free community events, family shows, music, and workshops at the Royal Arsenal venue in South East London, with activities for all ages.
Even These Things, written by Rory Mullarkey, recently had its world premiere at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
Wigan theatre company ThickSkin announced a new participation programme at its development venue, The Engine Room, including free Creative Movement Workshops for over-60s and a monthly Play Reading Group.
Ransack Theatre announced the first performance dates for LIFE OUT THERE, a new sci-fi drama by Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Tim Foley, including a one-night-only production at Jodrell Bank Observatory.
Su Pollard, known for Hi-de-Hi! and over 40 pantomimes, will join Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston in SLEEPING BEAUTY at Crewe Lyceum, produced by Imagine Theatre.
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning HADESTOWN, currently in its third year at London's Lyric Theatre, announced its first-ever UK & Ireland tour, opening at Curve Theatre, Leicester, before visiting more than 20 cities.
Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions announced the full cast for the first UK non-replica production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, starring Jason Donovan, Harry Judd, and Disney icon KayCee Stroh, at Lowry, Salford before transferring to London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
The stage production of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY has announced its cast ahead of a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, with tickets now on sale through ATG Entertainment.
Nottingham Playhouse has appointed Graeme Thompson as Director of Producing.
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.
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Hit Machine Soho Theatre (7/08-8/15) |
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Your Favourite American Woman Canal Cafe Theatre (8/11-8/16) |
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Count Arthur Strong: And It''s Goodnight From Me! Whitby Pavilion Theatre (4/16-4/16) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Alexandra (5/23-5/23) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! New Theatre Cardiff (4/30-4/30) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Bradford Live (2/08-2/13) |
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First Five: Jamelia Donaldson First Five: Jamelia Donaldson (10/03-10/03) |
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The War of the Worlds - Live the Concert Experience Waterfront Hall Auditorium (10/06-10/07) |
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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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Beauty & The Beast Royal & Derngate (12/04-12/28) |
