The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
The Lowry in Salford has promoted Matt Eames, formerly Head of Theatre (Contemporary & Commissioning), to the newly created role of Director of Theatre & Performance, where he will lead long-term strategy for the venue's theatres.
Theatre by the Lake announced the cast for THE FARMER'S WIFE, based on Helen Rebanks' best-selling memoir.
Peter Polycarpou will play Agatha Christie's Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in the UK & Ireland tour of The Hollow.
Sunflowers grown from seeds planted on stage during CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL will be sold at the Stephen Joseph Theatre box office for £5, with proceeds split between the SJT and Blood Cancer UK.
Thunder Road and Watford Palace Theatre announced the return of THE VOID, a sci-fi horror production visiting 16 venues across England and Scotland, with nine stops new to the company's touring history.
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Sophie Duker, Taskmaster champion and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, announced a UK and international tour for her new show, HOT BEEF INJECTION, following a sold-out Melbourne International Comedy Festival run.
DarlingtonOS announced the full cast for its upcoming production of WE WILL ROCK YOU at Darlington Hippodrome, with principal cast details now confirmed for the rock musical.
This autumn, Sadler's Wells International Associate Company Acosta Danza will return with Cuban Baroque, a new double bill under the artistic direction of dance legend Carlos Acosta.
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of HIGH SOCIETY, the musical comedy based on the classic film featuring Cole Porter's iconic score.
The cast announced for the international touring production of MAGIC MIKE LIVE, led by Kalon Badenhorst and Julie Yammanee, will make its world debut at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre before a New York City flagship opening.
Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson will star as Prince George in SLEEPING BEAUTY at the Oak Theatre near Ormskirk, joining panto veterans David Foster, Mary Shanker, Suzanne Fulton, and Danny Childs in Anton Benson Productions' festive show.
Producer Mark Robert Petty will bring his West End concert series to Derbyshire for the first time, with West End performers starring in an Elvis Presley tribute at Repton School's 400 Hall Theatre.
Lowry will present a curated programme of theatre, dance, comedy and circus by England-based artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with the British Council sharing the lineup with international performing arts delegates.
Following its 2025 debut, the GLADIATORS LIVE TOUR will return to UK arenas, hitting cities including Aberdeen, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Birmingham.
LAMDA and RADA will host 'The Intelligent Stage,' a one-day colloquium examining AI's impact on actor training, casting, and performance, featuring problem-based labs with partners including Imperial College London.
Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing the story of the iconic 1985 charity concert to the stage.
Thick & Tight will present Camp as Christmas at the Southbank Centre's Purcell Room, blending dance, drag, mime and satire in a queer, irreverent take on the festive season featuring Judy Garland, the Virgin Mary, Reform UK and more.
Portsmouth drag performer Cherry Liquor, known for TV appearances on Britain's Got Talent and Comedy Central, will headline Theatre Royal Portsmouth's community pantomime production of MOTHER GOOSE, directed by Jack Edwards and Julia Worsley.
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival announced its full programme, featuring 3 world premieres, 5 UK premieres and 10 London premieres from over 25 companies across free outdoor theatre, circus, dance and installations themed WE MOVE.
Cyril Nri will take on the role of Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Liverpool Everyman, directed by Olivier Award-winning Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu.
Harriet Walter leads a full cast including returning and new performers in the RSC and KPPL Productions touring revival of JULIUS CAESAR, directed by Phyllida Lloyd, visiting schools across England.
Senbla will present The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III across 16 UK venues, led by long-term Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith, featuring Tubular Bells I in full plus Moonlight Shadow.
Dance Umbrella announced that Eshu at the Crossroads, a family show blending dance, puppetry, and Yorubic storytelling, will tour across London venues as part of its annual international dance festival.
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Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition] Manchester Fairfield Social Club (9/10-9/11) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Bristol Beacon (3/19-3/19) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Sunderland Empire (2/22-2/27) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Floral Pavilion Theatre (5/21-5/21) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Palace Theatre, Southend (4/08-4/08) |
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BAT! The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/06-10/06) |
