Papatango Young Playwrights Award Returns For Fifth Year
Papatango has announced the return of The Papatango Young Playwrights' Award, a celebration of the scriptwriting achievements of nine young people, shortlisted for their talent.
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The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Denville Hall to Host Theatre Gives Day Across the West End for 100th Anniversary
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
STORIES to Bring Tap Dance Sensation to Bradford with RB Dance Company
Following a sold-out, successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company will return this autumn for a UK tour, visiting Bradford Live in November.
PIFF & POP'S MAGIC SHOPPE To Tour The UK
Legendary magician Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller) and America’s Got Talent fan favourite Piff The Magic Dragon will tour the UK for the very first time with a brand-new show Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe.
THE FORBIDDEN REALM OF CONSPIRACIES: UNCOVERED to Launch 32-Date UK Tour
THE FORBIDDEN REALM OF CONSPIRACIES: UNCOVERED, an immersive live theatre experience blending cinematic projection, live polling, and audience participation, will visit 32 UK venues this autumn, opening at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre.
SLEEPING BEAUTY to Star Jack P Shepherd in Venue Cymru Llandudno Panto
Coronation Street actor and Celebrity Big Brother winner Jack P Shepherd will make his pantomime debut in SLEEPING BEAUTY at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, joining returning cast members John Evans and Simon Neehan.
Review: EUGENE ONEGIN, The Grange Festival
Love, jealousy, arrogance, death and rejection, Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin has all the trappings of a grand opera, but in essence is a simple story.
Review: ANYTHING GOES, Kilworth House Theatre
There's a cruise ship in the grounds of Kilworth House this summer.
HAIRSPRAY Will Embark on a New UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027.
Mary Coughlan to Embark on Autumn 2026 UK Tour
Legendary Irish vocalist Mary Coughlan will embark on a 13-date UK headline tour this autumn, beginning at Old Woollen in Leeds.
Royal Ballet First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti to Leave Company After 16 Years
Valentino Zucchetti, a First Soloist with The Royal Ballet for 16 years, is departing to pursue his choreographic and producing career.
Owain Wyn Evans, Rebecca Keatley, and More Set For SNOW WHITE at Swansea Grand
Swansea Grand announced its pantomime cast for SNOW WHITE, featuring BBC Radio 2's Owain Wyn Evans, CBeebies presenter Rebecca Keatley, and Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw, with a special digital appearance by Kev Johns.
Edinburgh Fringe and UK Tour Dates Set For Stuart Goldsmith's CANARY
Stuart Goldsmith will perform CANARY, his second climate comedy stand-up show, at Edinburgh Fringe's Monkey Barrel before a UK tour, tackling climate dread with humor after performing at Netflix Is A Joke.
Ryan Mulvey Joins SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Epstein Theatre Liverpool
Coronation Street actor Ryan Mulvey, known for his role as Brody Michaelis, will make his stage debut as Prince Fredrick in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre, with Leanne Campbell appearing as the Magic Mirror.
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS to Open at Alexandra Palace
Humphrey Ker and David Reed's comedy SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, directed by Phillip Breen, will transfer from Birmingham Rep to Alexandra Palace Theatre for a Christmas season.
Shakespeare North Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse CEOs Elected to UK Theatre Board
Lisa Allen of Shakespeare North Playhouse and Mark Da Vanzo of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse have been elected to the UK Theatre Board, joining re-elected members from Hall for Cornwall and Ambassador Theatre Group.
Photos: WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN at Jermyn Street Theatre
Jermyn Street Theatre and Mint Theater Company have released photos of Wife to James Whelan, Teresa Deevy's acclaimed drama directed by Jonathan Bank.
PRIVATE PEACEFUL to Launch UK Autumn Tour With Book & Ticket Prize Competition
The Production Garden and HarperCollins have launched a competition offering one winner 50 Michael Morpurgo books, memorabilia, and four tickets to the upcoming UK tour of the one-person stage adaptation Private Peaceful.
Deaf Theatre Makers Series Will Return To Deafinitely Theatre
Deafinitely Theatre announced the return of its Deaf Theatre Makers series with a new paid placement scheme for deaf adults, partnering with Birmingham Rep, Sheffield Theatres, Riverside Studios, and the Royal Ballet and Opera.
PEPPA PIG’S BIG FAMILY SHOW Will Come to Chester
PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY ADVENTURE, produced by Fierylight in collaboration with Hasbro, will visit Storyhouse Chester, marking the first ever live stage appearance of baby Evie Pig.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN to Play Milton Keynes Theatre
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain announced a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing the popular stage production to Buckinghamshire for a limited engagement.
BASSLINE SYMPHONY to Return to Bradford Live with Opera North Orchestra
BASSLINE SYMPHONY®, the symphonic bassline event created by Bradford-born producer Tanya Vital, will return to Bradford Live featuring DJs TS7, DJ Q and Jamie Duggan performing alongside the Opera North Orchestra.
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Will Come to Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House has revealed its 2026 festive production for younger audiences will be a new staging of The Princess and The Frog, written by Robin Kingsland.
THE DORIS SHOW to Play Guildford Fringe Festival as Tribute to Doris Day
Jackie Mitchell stars as Doris Daydream in THE DORIS SHOW at Guildford Fringe Festival, tracing Doris Day's life, marriages, and music, including Que Sera Sera and Secret Love, with singalong opportunities.
Full Cast Set For New UK Tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
Jane Asher and Samantha Womack will lead the UK tour of BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, Daisy Goodwin's debut play, directed by Anthony Banks, visiting Cambridge Arts Theatre and several other venues.
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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) |