SURINDERELLA Pantomime Will Embark on UK Tour
Rifco Theatre Company announced a nationwide UK tour of SURINDERELLA, a British South Asian pantomime blending Bhangra, Bollywood and classic panto traditions.
UK Regional Newsroom
The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Polka Theatre Names Kalee Talvitie-Brown as New Board Chair
Polka Theatre announced Kalee Talvitie-Brown, a former PwC strategy partner and arts patron, as its new Chair of the Board, as the Wimbledon children's theatre looks ahead to its 50th anniversary.
2026 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Nine Drama School Students
SOLT and the Theatre Development Trust awarded Laurence Olivier Bursaries to nine drama school students across the UK, now in its 39th year.
DOORSTEP DUETS to Return With New Piece THE BENCH From Matthew Bourne's New Adventures
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, in partnership with Farnham Maltings, announced the return of DOORSTEP DUETS, bringing free dance performances to communities across South-East England with a new work, THE BENCH, choreographed by Glenn Graham.
San Francisco Ballet to Make London Return With MERE MORTALS at Sadler's Wells
San Francisco Ballet will bring MERE MORTALS to Sadler's Wells Theatre for its first London visit since 2019, featuring choreography by Aszure Barton and a live performance by composer Floating Points.
CLUB NVRLND Immersive Nightclub Musical to Transfer to The Vaults, Waterloo
CLUB NVRLND, the immersive Peter Pan-inspired nightclub musical featuring 2000s anthems by Britney Spears, Rihanna, and more, will transfer to The Vaults in Waterloo following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
Natalie Casey Joins ROMEO & JULIET at the New Vic Alongside Russell Kane
Natalie Casey, known for 2.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE PANTOMIME to Feature Terence Frisch in His 14th Panto at Watford Palace
Terence Frisch returns to Watford Palace Theatre for his 14th pantomime season as Dame Christmas, joined by Michael Lambourne as Ebenezer Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE PANTOMIME.
Conductor Lorenzo Passerini Will Make Royal Opera Debut In Puccini’s LA BOHEME
Conductor Lorenzo Passerini makes his Royal Opera House debut leading Richard Jones' staging of Puccini's LA BOHÈME, featuring two casts including Freddie De Tommaso, Juliana Grigoryan, and several artists making their Royal Opera debuts.
THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75 to Make London Debut at New Wimbledon Theatre
THE ARCHERS: LIVE AT 75, a stage show marking 75 years of the BBC Radio 4 drama, will play New Wimbledon Theatre as part of a UK tour, featuring cast members Timothy Bentinck, Charlotte Martin, and others.
Nick Bagnall Named Creative Director at Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Nick Bagnall, an Associate Artist at Shakespeare's Globe with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed Creative Director at Oldham Coliseum Theatre, joining Guest Curator Julie Hesmondhalgh as the theatre plans its reopening.
British Youth Music Theatre Announces Luke Sheppard As Patron
One of the UK’s most exciting and innovative theatre-makers, Luke Sheppard received the 2026 Olivier Award for Best Director for the celebrated Paddington the Musical and has been announced at the Patron for BYMT, celebrating both his achievements and his longstanding connection to the organizat
CAMELTON Set To Perform At Edinburgh Fringe
After playing to sold out houses and critical acclaim in New York, Stephen Cole’s one-man musical comic odyssey Camelton - telling the true story of his experience writing a musical for the Emir of Qatar - will plays its UK premiere run at the Gilded Balloon Teviot.
Stockard Channing To Make Directorial Debut With KRAPP'S LAST TAPE At Edinburgh Fringe
Channing and Westhead have created an artistic collaboration and a unique legacy for themselves, exploring the intricate layers of Samuel Beckett's 50-minute masterpiece and Krapp's solitary world
ONCE UPON A WALL STREET Set To Perform At Edinburgh Fringe
Following its award-winning New York run, Jerry Topitzer brings his acclaimed one-man show Once Upon a Wall Street to the UK, with a special London performance at the Drayton Arms Theatre and a month-long run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Will Come to Darlington Hippodrome
Original Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre will present Micheál Mac Liammóir's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Darlington Hippodrome for a limited three-night run.
THE HIGHWAYMAN to Tour the UK This Autumn, Stopping at Lancaster's The Dukes
John Godber's award-nominated THE HIGHWAYMAN embarks on a UK autumn tour, bringing its 4-star Yorkshire-set adventure to Lancaster's The Dukes, with original music by Ruby Macintosh and nominations from the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards.
ALADDIN at Parr Hall to Star CORONATION STREET's Steven Arnold and Helen Flanagan
Coronation Street actors Steven Arnold and Helen Flanagan will lead the cast of ALADDIN at Warrington's Parr Hall, joined by returning entertainer Daniel Dean, this time playing villain Abanazar.
Joe Tracini and Karl Queensborough to Join THE ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN
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.
Anna Lapwood Brings the Organ to UK Arenas for the First Time with New Tour
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.
PREY FOR ME World Premiere to Open at Union Theatre in Southwark
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 Will Embark on UK Tour Ahead of West End Run
SAVAGE, a brand-new comedy and drag extravaganza, about Lily Savage, will make its world premiere next year.
Reimagined JEKYLL AND HYDE to Open at Liverpool Everyman
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 Reveals 2026 Theatre Dance Lab Choreographers and Showcase
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 to Extend Run at The Other Palace Studio
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.
|
Blue | Glas The Roses Theatre (11/05-11/05) |
|
The Wasp Greenwich Theatre (9/04-9/12) |
|
|
Count Arthur Strong - And it''s Goodnight from Me! Scarborough Spa Suncourt (4/18-4/18) |
|
Reuben Solo - Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me The Limelight 2 (9/04-9/04) |
|
The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra Bridgewater Hall (12/07-12/17) |
|
The Signalman The valley of Rocks (7/17-9/04) |
|
New Love Madlenianum (12/16-12/01) |
|
Your Favourite American Woman Canal Cafe Theatre (8/11-8/16) |
|
The Go-Between Seckford Theatre (8/26-8/26) |
|
Summer Season 2026 Programme Thorington Theatre, Suffolk (5/22-8/31) |