The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
The UK Pantomime Association announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2026, with Brian Conley and Lesley Joseph receiving the inaugural Panto Icon Awards and designer Terry Parsons honored for Outstanding Achievement.
Following a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe and an Irish tour, Don’t Tell Dad About Diana will come to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only this May.
Rachel Bagshaw has joined the UK Theatre Board.
A Ukrainian-British immersive production inspired by Salvador Dalí's only novel will make its London debut this May.
Shaun Williamson will return to Portsmouth to star in Jack and the Beanstalk at Kings Theatre Portsmouth.
Darren Day, known for West End roles in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT and LES MISÉRABLES, will star as Sam Phillips in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester.
Arthur Hull's FLOP! THE BEST SONGS FROM THE WORST MUSICALS will present its London premiere at Wilton's Music Hall, featuring songs from notorious misfires including Carrie the Musical, Diana The Musical, and King Kong.
Verbatim theatre company LUNG announced a UK tour of WOODHILL, its play about HMP Woodhill made with bereaved families, as the Ministry of Justice released an action plan following the prison's second urgent notification in three years.
Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA will present at Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, bringing the acclaimed dance production to Buckinghamshire audiences.
Theatre Peckham and Words of Colour have announced the launch of Alex Wheatle Day on Monday 4 May 2026 at Peckham Fringe to celebrate the literary legacy of the multi-award-winning author who died on 16 March 2025.
Flashbang, a new play by James Lewis, will visit the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry as part of its UK tour.
A line-up of almost 20 bands and artists have been revealed as part of Warrington’s biggest annual showcase of emerging music talent, including Winachi who will headline.
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Bryony Kimmings will bring her new live autobiographical show Bog Witch to Storyhouse this summer as part of a major tour of UK and Ireland.
Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle and Olivier Award winner Stephen Ashfield will star in I CAN DIE TOO, a new play with music co-written by Ruffelle, Sally George, and Alan Cumming, at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
The world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL will open at Lowry, Salford and 20 May at Curve, Leicester.
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Former ballerina and acclaimed author Natasha MacAller, wife of Michael Crawford, has released her third culinary work, The Apothecary Chef.
Theatres Trust launched submissions for its inaugural Great British Theatres Awards, celebrating venues that support performing arts and communities.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will join local schools and organizations for a birthday parade through Stratford-upon-Avon, plus scenes from ROMEO & JULIET, guided tours, and free access to New Place Gardens.
ACID'S REIGN, a drag climate musical from Relish Theatre, will present at the Edinburgh Fringe and Pleasance London, starring RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Victoria Scone and Scarlett Harlett.
Sadler's Wells will present a packed season including the Breakin' Convention Festival, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Northern Ballet's GENTLEMAN JACK, and Dada Masilo's HAMLET across its London venues.
Birmingham Hippodrome announced a new lineup including MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MRS.
English National Opera announced Helen Shute, current CEO of Rambert, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Three-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will star as Kimberly in the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Michael Longhurst.
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Disney Princess - The Concert Wales Millennium Centre (4/18-4/18) |
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Sins Experience O2 Guildhall Southampton (11/13-11/13) |
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We'll Always Have Paris The White Bear (9/15-10/03) |
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The Go-Between Seckford Theatre (8/26-8/26) |
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Bring Your Own Baby Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall (9/30-9/30) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Ipswich Regent Theatre (4/28-4/28) |
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Love You to Amsemsam and Back Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/04-8/06) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Sunderland Empire (2/22-2/27) |
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Trainspotting The Musical: Arches Bar Champagne Experience Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/30-10/31) |
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Steve Steinman''s Bat! Bat Out of Hell 50th Anniversary Tour The SSE Arena, Belfast (10/22-10/22) |
