The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson and Britain's Got Talent finalist Jamie Leahey will headline JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre, joining panto dame David Ashley.
A new trailer has arrived for I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER, the political comedy heading to Theatre Royal Brighton.
A new trailer has arrived for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE, the musical adaptation heading to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
Following its 2025 Olivier Award win for Best Family Show, Brainiac Live will come to the Belgrade Theatre on June 20.
American musical theatre performer Jack Roden, known for his role in the national tour of Parade, will make his London concert debut with MY DAYS at Crazy Coqs, presented by Lambert Jackson Productions.
Rose Bruford College will present two Greek theatre-inspired productions at Bridewell Theatre: a Punchdrunk associate-led promenade show and the English language premiere of a Martin Crimp play, with tickets at £5.
Second Stage Theatre charity launched the Bay Arts Academy at HMP Hollesley in partnership with Regeneration Theatre, then raised nearly £30k at its Mad About Shakespeare fundraising weekend in Aldeburgh.
Sounds from a Safe Harbour will present SIRENS, a live music experience hosted by Lisa Hannigan featuring an ensemble of female voices including The Staves, Angie McMahon, and Loah, with performances in Inis Oírr, Dublin, Cork, and London.
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.
|
Trainspotting The Musical Blackpool Opera House (12/14-12/19) |
|
Trainspotting the Musical Hull New Theatre (11/16-11/21) |
|
Disney Princess - The Concert Opera House, Manchester (4/04-4/04) |
|
|
Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
|
|
Trainspotting the Musical Wales Millennium Centre (1/25-1/30) |
|
Paul Merton & Suki Webster''s Improv Show Chelmsford Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
|
Summer Season 2026 Programme Thorington Theatre, Suffolk (5/22-8/31) |
|
|
Count Arthur Strong - And it''s Goodnight from Me! BEAM (5/15-5/15) |
|
The Scarlet Pimpernel - Stokenham/ Kingsbridge - theatre period drama Stokenham Village Hall (7/11-10/11) |
|
We Will Rock You the Musical O2 City Hall Newcastle (10/19-10/20) |
