The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Joss Arnott Dance announced a UK and international tour for MEET THE HATTER, a dance and multimedia production inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with stops including London's Sadler's Wells and venues across the US and Canada.
The Victoria Wood sitcom dinnerladies will return more than a quarter of a century after it was first screened on BBC One.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough is staging the first-ever in-the-round production of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL, directed by Artistic Director Paul Robinson, with a cast of twelve actors plus local young performers.
Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd announced further casting for THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, Torben Betts' new comedy thriller starring Rufus Hound as a TV medium and Susie Blake, set for a UK and Ireland tour.
The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles will present LOVE ACROSS THE POND, a series of benefit concerts at The Actors' Church in London's Covent Garden, marking the chorus's first-ever UK performances in its 47-year history.
It is 75 years since Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd first appeared on stage: a collaboration between himself and novelist EM Forster to adapt Herman Melville’s novella.
Victoria Wood's sitcom DINNERLADIES is set for a brand-new stage adaptation touring the UK, commissioned by the Wood estate.
Mollie Gallagher, Oliver Farnworth, and Sam Jackson join John Partridge in the world stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, touring the UK and Ireland.
Drag Race UK star Bimini is set to host ACID'S REIGN AFTER DARK, a one-night-only late-night event at Pleasance London, as part of London Pride celebrations.
Comedian Joe Lycett will perform his new stand-up tour, DO YOU REALLY LYCETT? IS IT, IS IT WICKED? WE'RE LOVIN' IT, LOVIN' IT, LOVIN' IT, WE'RE LOVIN' IT LYCETT, at Bradford Live for two nights.
New rehearsal photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as the company prepare to embark on a major UK tour.
PIA, choreographed by Katya Bourvis and produced by Tala Lee-Turton, will receive its world premiere at Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican, featuring a 17-piece brass band performing Hannah Peel's Mary Casio: Journey To Cassiopeia.
Recently, we had the chance to speak with both Karimloo and Meow Meow about bringing Sweeney Todd to Birmingham Rep.
Punchdrunk Enrichment announced the appointment of Randel Bryan as its new Chair, marking a leadership transition for the education and community arm of the immersive theatre company.
DIASPORA CALLING! has completed its UK debut lineup, adding Erykah Badu, Giggs, Fireboy DML, and Dave Chappelle as host alongside headliner Ms.
The Traverse Theatre, Paines Plough, and the Belgrade Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for AFTER PARTY, Morna Young's new play directed by Katie Posner, featuring a nine-member cast.
Iain Heggie's Fringe First-winning play WIPING MY MOTHER'S ARSE is set for its first revival in 25 years at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, with a cast including Johnny McKnight, Anne Kidd, Lisa Livingstone, and David Rankine.
English Touring Opera's Music Director, Gerry Cornelius, will step down from his position in October 2026 after five years in the role during which time he has overseen a period of significant artistic development for the company.
The Entertainment Providers will return for 2026 with a brand-new production of Jack OFF The Beanstalk at the prestigious Scala in the heart of London’s West End.
Darren Atkins, Co-CEO of LW Theatres, has been elected as the next President of the Society of London Theatre, with a three-year term set to begin at the 2027 SOLT AGM.
Unity Arts Collective, a resident theatre company of the University of Kent, will present FREEDOM, a participatory visual arts exhibition and live performance exploring refugee journeys, at Chisenhale Dance Space as part of Camden Fringe 2026.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
The UK tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus, will visit Birmingham Hippodrome following West End runs at The London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Belgrade Theatre Coventry has revealed details of See It First 2026, its annual programme of new work in development, workshops, and artist-audience conversations, featuring works by Coventry-based artists and regional freelancers.
All new production photos have been released from the 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour of the original Tony and Olivier award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS which opened at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
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Trainspotting The Musical Blackpool Opera House (12/14-12/19) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Hull New Theatre (11/16-11/21) |
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Disney Princess - The Concert Opera House, Manchester (4/04-4/04) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Wales Millennium Centre (1/25-1/30) |
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Paul Merton & Suki Webster''s Improv Show Chelmsford Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
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Summer Season 2026 Programme Thorington Theatre, Suffolk (5/22-8/31) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And it''s Goodnight from Me! BEAM (5/15-5/15) |
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The Scarlet Pimpernel - Stokenham/ Kingsbridge - theatre period drama Stokenham Village Hall (7/11-10/11) |
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We Will Rock You the Musical O2 City Hall Newcastle (10/19-10/20) |
