The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Joe Tracini will be playing the role of Smee, and joining him will be Karl Queensborough, taking on the role of Captain Hook in this year's pantomime, The All New Adventures of Peter Pan at Norwich Theatre.
Celebrated organist, conductor, broadcaster and social media phenomenon Anna Lapwood has announced her first-ever UK arena tour, taking place in November 2026, with dates at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Tuula Costelloe's thriller PREY FOR ME, inspired by miscarriages of justice, will make its world premiere at the Union Theatre in Southwark, following her script's top 1% placement in the BBC Writersroom Open Call.
SAVAGE, a brand-new comedy and drag extravaganza, about Lily Savage, will make its world premiere next year.
Young Everyman Playhouse will present a contemporary reimagining of JEKYLL AND HYDE, written by Evan Placey and directed by Jen Tan, at the Liverpool Everyman, featuring a cast of emerging young talents.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announced Nicola Mac and Taylor Walker as the choreographers for its 2026 THEATRE DANCE LAB programme, with a public showcase featuring six performance pieces and conversations with Artistic Director Drew McOnie.
DEEP-HEAT RIVALRY, the hockey-themed panto parody written by Olivier nominee Trevor Ashley and Phil Scott, has extended its run at The Other Palace Studio in London.
Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING IN CONCERT will tour Dublin, London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, featuring over 200 musicians performing Howard Shore's Oscar-winning score live to picture on a 60ft HD screen.
Martha Godber's one-woman show JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN, about a 25-year-old carer from Hull, will play The Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe following a critically acclaimed world premiere at York Theatre Royal.
Anthony Negus, Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera since 2000, has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Honours List for his services to music.
Producer Tegan Summer's new concert series SIRENS: THE CONCERT SERIES will bring five female vocalists to The Emerald Theatre in London, performing songs by artists including Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Alanis Morissette.
F**KING SWANS, written by Eugene O'Neill Semi-Finalist Elise Marra, is running at Omnibus Theatre as part of the 96' Festival, starring Siubhan Harrison, Kelly Lamor Wilson, and Emma Wilkinson Wright.
The New York-based cabaret star reflects on her love of London and how the city shaped her career in musical theater.
John Godber's THE HIGHWAYMAN, nominated for Best Lead and Supporting Actor at the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, will tour across nine UK cities in autumn 2026.
Tigerslane Studios will present Murder Trial Tonight – Death in the Family at Parr Hall in Warrington, transforming the historic venue into a courtroom where audience members serve as the jury in a case based on a true story.
Puccini's tear-jerker La bohème is always a crowd-pleaser for any opera festival.
Casting has been announced for the return of ALICE IN WONDERLAND to London, with Ailsa Erskine as Alice and Kate Malyon as Cheshire Cat joining returning cast members at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced EDINLOCHRY, a new festival bringing Edinburgh Festival Fringe performances to the Scottish Highlands, featuring comedy, drama, music, and magic from Fringe artists.
Actor and composer Drew Dillon announced a remix EP reimagining music from his one-man musical TAKE ME HOME, blending dance-pop and electronic sounds with the original score's contemporary pop and folk influences.
Relish Theatre will present Acid's Reign After Dark, a one-night-only late-night event at Pleasance London hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Bimini, featuring cabaret, live performances, and more.
Hundreds of secondary school students from across Greater London will perform at Cadogan Hall for Step Live 2026, the annual dance event run by Step into Dance, a partnership between Royal Academy of Dance and Jack Petchey Foundation.
Bilston Operatic Company announced full casting for WE WILL ROCK YOU at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, marking the company's 99th year and 64th production at the venue, with Connor Welch as Galileo and Lara Pugh as Scaramouche.
West End star Lucie Jones will return to reprise the role of Jenna in the UK and Ireland tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS, playing King's Theatre, Glasgow, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield and Lowry, Salford.
Olivier Award-winning actress Janie Dee has been appointed patron of Buxton Opera House, joining Lady Jasmine Cavendish in the role.
Talawa, the UK's leading Black British theatre company, will mark its 40th anniversary with a black carpet showcase at Hackney Empire, featuring live music, performances, and excerpts spanning four decades.
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Trainspotting the Musical Southend Cliffs Pavilion (2/01-2/06) |
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Blue | Glas Pavillion Dance South West (11/13-11/13) |
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Disney Princess - The Concert Bradford Live (4/03-4/03) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Ipswich Regent Theatre (4/28-4/28) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Royal Spa Centre (3/06-3/06) |
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert (PG) The Royal Albert Hall (12/28-12/28) |
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When Saturday Comes: the Musical Scarborough Spa Theatre (7/31-7/31) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Leeds Grand Theatre (12/07-12/12) |
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Fuel Injected Magic! 50th Anniversary Concert Vaillant Live, Derby (11/04-11/04) |
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Carols at the Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall (12/19-12/24) |
