The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Mercury Theatre Colchester announced the inaugural Mercury Essex Playwrights Award, supported by GreyFriars Hotel, to champion emerging and established Essex writers with a full Studio production in 2027.
Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK starring Sam Ryder, following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, visiting over 20 cities.
Tara Theatre announced a new Board leadership ahead of its 50th year, with Sandeep Mahal MBE of the Royal Shakespeare Company joining as Chair and Bhuvan Sharma of WAC Arts as Deputy Chair Designate.
The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.
Noël Coward's STILL LIFE, the play behind the classic film 'Brief Encounter,' will be staged as an immersive dining experience in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar, presented by Bob and Co.
Writer Tom Wentworth sat down with BroadwayWorld to discuss his new disability-led adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, coming to the Egg Theatre at Theatre Royal Bath in July.
Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett will perform in RED SKY AT SUNRISE: LAURIE LEE IN WORDS AND MUSIC at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, alongside Orchestra of the Swan, tracing Lee's journey from rural England to the Spanish Civil War.
Theatre Royal Bath Productions has released a first look at production photography for the UK tour and West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party.
King’s Head Theatre, Islington has announced that Sofi Berenger is stepping down from her role as Executive Producer and CEO.
Woolwich Works announced the return of Brassworks, its annual celebration of brass music, street performance and community involvement.
CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation has announced that they will be making their debut at Underbelly Boulevard Soho as part of the Fringe Fix Festival, celebrating the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the heart of London.
Award-winning performer Shanay Holmes takes center stage for her first-ever solo concert in a special one-night-only performance at Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and conducted by Chris Poon.
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE has announced that Ashcon Rahmani and Rebecca Trehearn will be playing the roles of Jamie and Margaret New for the 10th Anniversary tour commencing in January 2027, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Two young dancers from Liverpool have secured their place in the history book after winning national titles at one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler has announced the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO.
Lionsgate, in collaboration with Tim Lawson & Simon Painter (The Illusionists) have announced that 17-year-old musical magician and 2026 Britain’s Got Talent finalist Rafferty Coope completes the cast of the stage illusion spectacular NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE as special guest act.
Megan Tomei's one-woman show SPINQUEEN, set entirely on a stationary spin bike, will have its World Premiere at Brooklyn Art Haus before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's Greenside @ Jade Studio.
The Roald Dahl Story Company has arrived in Wolverhampton for the wickedly funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile playing at the Grand Theatre.
English Touring Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring new productions of Dido & Aenas, Tosca and more, touring cities across England including Durham for the first time.
Pentabus and Rural Media opened applications for National Young Writers 2026, a free online course for writers aged 18-30 to create micro plays for digital platforms, with finished films released across both organisations' channels.
CHICAGO the musical is set to embark on a 2027 UK and Ireland tour.
Corn Exchange Newbury's newly restored Old Library will open its doors to live performance for the first time, with a season featuring Seann Walsh, Ruby Wax, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE, and Adam Garcia's EMERALD STORM.
Milk + Mallet Theatre Company will present I DREAMT YOU DIFFERENTLY, a two-hander about ambition and father-daughter relationships, featuring original music, at Camden People's Theatre in London.
Buxton Opera House and Buxton Civic Association will present OUTDOOR OPERA HOUSE, a free, pay-what-you-can open-air festival at Grin Low Woods and Poole's Cavern featuring workshops, performances, and a new piece by the BOH Creates Senior Young Company.
Sadler's Wells announced a world premiere of THE LOVE BOOK, choreographed by Jade Hackett and set to the music of Omar Lyefook, alongside Martha Graham Dance Company's centenary return and Rambert's IT'S A SIN London premiere.
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The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer theSpace on the Mile (8/07-8/15) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Ipswich Regent Theatre (11/25-11/28) |
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Summer Season 2026 Programme Thorington Theatre, Suffolk (5/22-8/31) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family Vaillant Live, Derby (2/06-2/06) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Lawrence Batley Theatre (5/22-5/22) |
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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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Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra The Royal Albert Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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Trainspotting The Musical New Theatre Oxford (2/15-2/20) |
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Title Goes Here Gazelle Theatre (8/17-8/30) PHOTOS |
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The Go-Between Sheringham Little Theatre (9/14-9/14) |
