The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
UK Theatre Award-winner Jenna Augen joins Robert Hazle's THE SHOWS WE USED TO KNOW at The Crazy Coqs, bringing a Broadway perspective to the series celebrating forgotten West End favourites and flops.
Comedian and illustrator Henry Paker announced a UK tour for his new show PENCIL CASE, combining stand-up comedy with live drawing.
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester's new production of The King’s Speech, directed by Loveday Ingram, will hit the road on a UK tour beginning in January 2027 in Oxford.
Multi-award-winning company Alleyne Dance will present Far From Home at Sadler's Wells East, a narrative dance production that explores immigration and the consequences that the search for “a better life” can have.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced that Andrew Logan's Alternative Miss World 2026: Gaia will have its open air debut later this year.
Headlong has announced further casting for their brand new production of August Wilson's Fences, touring the UK this autumn.
Tron Theatre has announced its new season of work for Autumn/Winter 2026, including Antigone, The Snaw Queen, It Walks Around the House at Night, The Big Comedy Roadshow, and Thanks For Being Here.
WOW - Women of the World has announced the initial line up for the WOW London Festival; the world's biggest festival celebrating women, girls and non-binary people which will return to London in March.
Buxton Opera House has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board: senior construction lawyer Dr.
The cast has been revealed for the Beauty and the Beast Pantomime at The Maltings in Ely, led by returning panto dame Rob Stevens alongside Samantha Richards, Harry Rodgman, and Kieran Capaldi.
Richard Strauss's opera within an opera, Ariadne aux Naxos, is a curious beast: a hybrid of spoken word and singing, a mix of musical influences and themes which ask whether high art can ever mix with popular entertainment.
Unicorn Theatre released its Creative Schools Programme Impact Report, showing the effect of arts education partnerships on children and teachers, amid data showing only 9% of primary schools have dedicated drama teachers.
Firebird Theatre will present a Learning Disabled-led production of Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST at Bristol Old Vic, narrated by BAFTA winner George Webster, featuring a cast of eleven performers spanning three decades of the company's history.
Kettering's Lighthouse Theatre announced the cast for its festive pantomime PETER PAN, featuring Samuel Wright of the Wicked! movie as Captain Hook and Evan Taylor Benyacar of Starlight Express in the title role.
Talawa Theatre Company appointed six new trustees as it marks its 40th anniversary, bringing expertise in technology, accessibility, communications, and the arts to help shape the future of Black British theatre.
Carla Mendonça, known for Coronation Street and My Parents are Aliens, will join Rufus Hound and Susie Blake in the UK and Ireland tour of Torben Betts' comedy thriller THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER.
Bristol Old Vic announced the full cast for its Christmas production CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, led by Joëlle Brabban alongside Joseph Langdon and Bristol performer Dionne Draper, with local and UK-wide talent.
BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay will return to pantomime in SLEEPING BEAUTY at Churchill Theatre Bromley, reprising his comedy role of Billy after winning Best Newcomer at the UK Pantomime Awards on his 2023 debut.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough will host a free screening of THE PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY BRIEFING, backed by Chris Packham, followed by a community discussion on climate and nature risks.
Acclaimed solo playwright and performer Liz Richardson brings her new play Local to London, opening at the Finborough Theatre for a strictly limited three week run.
New production photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical.
Greenwich Theatre announced a revival of MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE starring Cassie Bradley, known for her upcoming role in Practical Magic 2.
Slaget Theatre's KATHARINE uses binaural audio and live dance to retell Katharine of Aragon's story from her own perspective, touring historic UK cathedrals to mark the 500th anniversary of the King's Great Matter.
Royal Albert Hall announced Future Focus, a 5-month mentorship programme for London-based photographers aged 18–25, offering workshops, real-world shooting experience, and a final exhibition in the Elgar Room.
Hot Water's Liverpool Comedy Festival will bring over 70 comedy shows, live music, street food, and festival activities to Blackstock Market, featuring Ricky Tomlinson, Crissy Rock, Rachel Fairburn, and more.
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Blue | Glas The Roses Theatre (11/05-11/05) |
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David Moore Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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The Go-Between New Wolsey Theatre (9/04-9/05) |
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Cyrano de Bergerac Norden Farm Centre (6/13-9/05) |
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Steve Steinman''s BAT - Bat Out of Hell 50th Anniversary Tour Vaillant Live, Derby (11/04-11/04) |
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London Community Gospel Choir at Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/16-12/16) |
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Trainspotting The Musical The Alexandra (11/30-12/05) |
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The Extraordinary Life of a Rat Racer theSpace on the Mile (8/07-8/15) |
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Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/17-12/18) |
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The Go-Between Sheringham Little Theatre (9/14-9/14) |
