The Big House Unveils 2026 Season Challenging State Censorship in the UK
The Big House revealed a 2026 season of three works exploring state censorship, created with care-affected young people.
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The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Woolwich Works Launches New Circus & Cabaret Programme For 2026
Woolwich Works has announced a new circus and cabaret programme for 2026, marking a major new chapter in the South East London venue's artistic development.
Review: CAROLINE, Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
Sixty years ago, pirate radio floated on a diet of great pop, but was sunk by a spoilsport government.
Photos: LOVE OMAR is Now Playing at Theatro Technis
Theatro Technis has shared photos ahead of its premiere of LOVE OMAR, a backstage-comedy drama and 'love letter to theatre' by Hannah Khalil.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on New UK Tour In 2027
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre before visiting over 20 cities.
BALLET CENTRAL Will Perform One Night Only at Darlington Hippodrome
Ballet Central, one of the UK's leading touring ballet companies, will make its Darlington Hippodrome debut with a single-night performance.
Photos: MALORY TOWERS Opens at Theatre Royal Bath Ahead of Tour
All new production photos have been released from The Emma Rice Company’s Malory Towers at Theatre Royal Bath.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
Interview: 'Adele Had Never Written a Song Before She Came To Us': Principal Stuart Worden On The BRIT School
Opened in 1991 with the support of the UK recorded music industry through The BRIT Trust and the BPI, The BRIT School is the leading Performing and Creative Arts school in the UK and is completely FREE to attend.
THE TIME HAS PASSED To Return To VAULT's The Glitch
Black Bat Productions brings back THE TIME HAS PASSED to The Glitch near Waterloo Station for three performances.
GILGAMESH - AN ANCIENT TALE A New Musical To Workshop In Liverpool
GILGAMESH, AN ANCIENT TALE, A NEW MUSICAL will be workshopped at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts by musical theatre students, following an earlier R&D at Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
FULLTONE '26 Festival To Return To Park Farm
Fulltone ’26 returns to Park Farm, promising a joy-filled weekend of live music that brings together orchestral power, iconic artists and a true summer festival atmosphere in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.
Brighton Fringe Review: HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD – WITH A PIANO!, Rotunda Theatre (Squeak)
How To Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World – with a piano! is billed as an “interactive wellbeing show” - a two-man musical about resilience.
artsdepot Opens Applications for Artist Residency Programme in London
artsdepot's open-call artist residency programme, now in its 11th year, is accepting applications from emerging and established UK artists, offering funding, rehearsal space, and mentorship with no pressure to produce a finished performance.
Video: First Look at THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK Tour
Watch a video preview of the UK Tour of The Rocky Horror Show.
Full Cast Set for Amy Leach's BRASSED OFF at Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Olivier Award‑nominated and UK Theatre Awards winner Amy Leach.
Review: BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: THE SHAPE OF THINGS UNDONE (an audio-only piece)
The concept of an audio-only theatrical experience is an intriguing one.
THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC Will Come to Cornwall's United Downs Raceway
Wildworks announced the return of THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC, written by Carl Grose and directed by Kyla Goodey, at United Downs Raceway in Cornwall following its sold-out 2024 run.
Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova Will Join Nikita Kuzmin on SUPERNOVA Tour
Strictly Come Dancing alumni Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova will join Nikita Kuzmin as special guest dancers on select dates of his headline SUPERNOVA tour, choreographed by Jason Gilkison.
Counterminers' AS YET UNSCENE Writing Programme Returns With Funding
Counterminers CIC and King's Head Theatre announced the return of AS YET UNSCENE, a writing programme now backed by Arts Council England funding, making workshops free and expanding to two showcases.
Durham Pride Signs Equity Agreement Setting Pay Minimums for Performers
Durham Pride has signed a collective agreement with Equity, the trade union representing 50,000 performers, establishing minimum standards for pay, terms, and conditions — one of the first such Pride agreements brokered by the union in the UK.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN Will Embark on UK Tour
Bill Kenwright Ltd's acclaimed West End production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN will tour the UK this autumn, led by Gray O'Brien, Bill Ward, Ricky Norwood, Tristan Gemmill, and Ben Nealon in Reginald Rose's classic courtroom drama.
ALTERNATE VERSES Showcase Curated by Hackney Empire Young Producers Set for SXSW London 2026
Hackney Empire's Young Producers, aged 14–21, will co-curate ALTERNATE VERSES, an official SXSW London music showcase featuring artists including Alana Bubba, V.
FRANKENSTEIN to be Presented at Greenwich Theatre With Cast of 38
A reimagined production of Frankenstein is coming to Greenwich Theatre, performed by 38 young actors and musicians.
Circus Abyssinia and More to Headline Woolwich Works New Circus & Cabaret Season
Woolwich Works will present a new circus and cabaret programme for its Royal Arsenal venue in South East London, led by programmer Ade Berry, formerly of Jacksons Lane.
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry (6/03-6/03) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Castle Theatre (5/28-5/28) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Y Theatre (5/27-5/27) |
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Fuel Injected Magic! 50th Anniversary Concert SEC Armadillo (10/14-10/14) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra Symphony Hall (12/08-12/08) |
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The Go-Between St George’s Theatre (8/20-8/20) |
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Blue | Glas Theatr Clwyd (10/06-10/07) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Palace Theatre Manchester (11/02-11/07) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film Bradford Live (12/01-12/01) |
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Beauty & The Beast Royal & Derngate (12/04-12/28) |