The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
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Tony Hadley will embark on a brand new UK tour for 2026, which will see him perform classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits alongside some Christmas favourites.
Korn will make a return to the UK, as they are set to play across the UK in October/ November 2026, marking their first UK & Ireland Tour in over a decade.
Join National Poetry Day Ambassador and acclaimed children's author Simon Mole and musician and TikTok sensation Gecko this May half term holiday, for their brand new family show The Great Big Bug Show at Stanley Arts.
The upcoming tour of CAROLINE: A NEW MUSICAL has announced its cast, set to open at the New Wolsey Theatre on April 17, 2026.
Marlowe Theatre has announced its upcoming productions for 2026, featuring Charles Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES in September and Kenneth Grahame's THE RELUCTANT DRAGON for the Christmas season.
Producers Fiery Angel and director Lucy Bailey partner once again to bring one of Agatha Christie's most psychologically charged mysteries to the stage.
A weekend of performances, talks and film exploring madness in Shakespeare's plays will take place in the Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh this May.
North-West based theatre company Yarnbird Arts have announced a tour of Footy Fairy Tales, a family performance aimed at children aged 5-11 which asks: what happens when football and fairy tales collide?
Peacock Theatre will present YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan, a dynamic performance showcasing powerful traditional drumming, on May 12, 2026.
In partnership with the Adelaide Fringe, House of Oz has revealed the five exceptional productions shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 House of Oz Purse Prize.
Marking a decade of championing female leadership and creative excellence, the Creative Women Forum will return to London this June 2026.
Wigan Borough Dance Festival has announced its 2026 line-up, bringing together schools, youth groups, local dance schools and arts organisations from across the borough to celebrate dance.
The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger has announced more programming for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest (Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sep 2026), a highlight of the centre's 75th anniversary celebrations.
This spring, The Fellowship Inn in Lewisham will host the site-specific play DANCING IN THE MIRROR, celebrating the life of boxing legend Sir Henry Cooper.
Rock and heavy metal will collide with the force of a full symphony orchestra when Eurovision winner Mr Lordi, Suzi Quatro and Alison Mosshart join the Philharmonia Orchestra for a one-night performance.
No Art Open Air will stage its biggest UK edition yet south of Manchester at Bolesworth Castle on Saturday 30th May 2026, launching with an expanded festival format.
Acting for Others has announced the return of its much-loved fundraising event, One Night Only, to the newly reopened Simpson’s on the Strand.
Nick Hern Books has launched 'Playground', a new initiative aimed at providing financial and practical support to UK playwrights.
An all new trailer has been released for the UK tour of Barnum, the classic Broadway musical that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.
Due to public demand, INALA, the Grammy-nominated Zulu dance musical which opened at a new purpose-built venue, House of Sisters Grimm on 28 November 2025, has announced a second booking extension.
Returning to tour further across the UK, the moving solo show RUM is inspired by playwright and plasterer Joe Mallalieu's real-life experiences of the building trade.
Angela Barnes, renowned comedian and 'Mock The Week' star, will conclude her ANGST tour this spring.
The Gate revealed hat Executive Director & CEO Nicola Clements will be stepping down after over three years of pivotal leadership.
Comedian, podcaster and star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo, Angela Barnes is adding further dates to her hit tour Angst for Spring 2026 due to demand.
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (4/03-4/03) |
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Helsinki Leaks ´25: An Inconvenient Peace Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/19-8/23) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Castle Theatre (5/28-5/28) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family O2 Guildhall Southampton (6/04-6/04) |
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The War of the Worlds - Live the Concert Experience Waterfront Hall Auditorium (10/06-10/07) |
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The Wasp Greenwich Theatre (9/04-9/12) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And it''s Goodnight from Me! Scarborough Spa Suncourt (4/18-4/18) |
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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family Scarborough Spa Grand Hall (4/23-4/23) |
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New Love Madlenianum (12/16-12/01) |
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David Moore Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall (10/17-10/17) |
