The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre will present Moira Buffini's Olivier Award-winning comedy HANDBAGGED, imagining the private meetings between Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher, before the production tours to Theatr Clwyd.
Jamie Wilson Productions announced additional venues for the JUST FOR ONE DAY UK tour, which opens at Curve in Leicester before visiting cities including Belfast, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Wolverhampton.
Pam Tanowitz Dance returns to the Barbican Theatre for the UK premiere of PASTORAL, a collaboration with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and visual artist Sarah Crowner, reimagining Beethoven's Symphony No.
The Matchbox Company announced SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, writer-director Elise Simond's second play, will run at The Hope Theatre in London.
Tom Wentworth and Stephanie Kempson’s new reimagining of the beloved novel The Secret Garden has inclusivity and accessibility fused into its core from the ground up, and the result is an adaptation that boasts charm by the bucketload.
Soprano Anush Hovhannisyan and pianist Sam Jewison will headline BROADWAY RHAPSODY, a one-night-only open-air concert at Opera Holland Park, backed by a 40-piece orchestra.
Sheffield Hallam University in association with Sheffield Theatres have launched a new BA Musical Theatre degree programme, to develop emerging talent in the region.
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of The Silence of the Lambs, as the production prepares to make its world stage play premiere.
Figs in Wigs will bring LITTLE WIMMIN, their live art adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, to Soho Theatre Walthamstow for two BSL-interpreted performances.
Eastern Angles announced the cast for its touring stage adaptation of L.
The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland tour announced new young performers joining the company at Birmingham Hippodrome, with three new actresses set to share the title role.
SPACE HAMLET, a glam rock musical reimagining of Shakespeare's tragedy featuring an original score and puppet cast, is set to make its London debut at The Cockpit Theatre.
Direct from the Edinburgh Fringe, audiences are invited to an audience with Dame Elizabeth Taylor! Call Me Elizabeth, written and performed by American actor Kayla Boye giving her London debut as she portrays Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Taylor.
Silent Disco Global will bring its wireless LED headphone experience to Woolwich Works in South East London, with a family afternoon session and an adults-only evening party featuring three live DJs across three music channels.
Storyhouse will present MOONLIGHT FLICKS, an open-air cinema series at Chester's Grosvenor Park, screening titles including MAMMA MIA!, MOULIN ROUGE!, LEGALLY BLONDE, and WICKED FOR GOOD this summer.
Stockard Channing makes her directorial debut with Samuel Beckett's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Latitude Festival's 20th edition, starring David Westhead, before the production heads to Edinburgh Fringe.
The full company for FIREBRAND: A NEW QUEER MUSICAL has been announced, with a new trailer released.
Hundreds of secondary school students from across Greater London performed at Step Live 2026 at Cadogan Hall, showcasing styles including Afro, contemporary, street, and hip-hop through the Step into Dance programme.
The Jewish Literary Foundation's Jewish Playwrights Programme has opened applications to playwrights across the UK for the first time, led by playwright and director Julia Pascal, supporting eight emerging writers over six months.
The new Scottish musical CEILIDH will transform Shoreditch Town Hall, followed by a UK tour, taking this new work to High Wycombe Town Hall, Eastbourne Winter Gardens, Guildford G Live, Fareham Live and Bradford Live, with more to be announced.
The Young Playwrights Award is a free, open-access competition for any teenager in the UK interested in writing a play, spearheaded by Beth Flintoff (Associate Playwright & Young Writers Associate at the Royal Court Theatre).
Brian Conley will reprise his West End role as Doc Brown in the UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, joining Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly at Milton Keynes Theatre.
Tilda Swinton returns to the stage in MAN TO MAN, reuniting with the original creative team for a run at the Royal Court Theatre before transferring to Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre and later the Berliner Ensemble.
Tom Fletcher's THERE'S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW, presented by MEI Theatrical, is set to head out on its sixth UK tour, visiting 17 venues before a seasonal Christmas edition takes over.
Forced Entertainment announced a return to UK stages with two works: the UK premiere of COLD SWEAT, featuring AI-generated voices and live lip-syncing, and a northern England tour of SELECTED WORKS: TABLE TOP SHAKESPEARE.
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Black Panther (12A) The Royal Albert Hall (10/09-10/09) |
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Kick the Door Down Theatreship (9/25-9/25) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Harrogate Theatre (2/27-2/27) |
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Cyrano de Bergerac Norden Farm Centre (6/13-9/05) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Alexandra (5/23-5/23) |
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Trainspotting The Musical The Alexandra (11/30-12/05) |
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Paul Merton & Suki Webster''s Improv Show Chelmsford Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Tivoli Theatre (3/10-3/10) |
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Disney Princess The Concert Bradford Live (4/03-4/03) |
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Disneys Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra Symphony Hall (12/09-12/09) |
