The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Patron of Northern Ballet, attended the London opening night of GENTLEMAN JACK at Sadler's Wells Theatre, meeting dancers, creative staff, and BBC/HBO series creator Sally Wainwright OBE.
Miss Frisky and her live band return with FRISKY'S REMIX ROULETTE, an audience-driven show where crowds choose songs and genres each night, touring the UK before a full run at Edinburgh Fringe's Assembly George Square.
The world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL began previews on 2 May at Lowry, Salford and continues performances at Curve, Leicester 20 - 30 May.
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre just published new official 2025 box office figures showing what audiences actually paid for West End theatre across the year, not just the highest prices advertised.
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will bring her sold-out solo comedy Nobody Cares to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for a limited run, blending stand-up, storytelling, and original songs on modern womanhood.
Southbank Centre will present the UK premiere of Playing With Fire: An Immersive Odyssey with Yuja Wang, a mixed-reality experience placing audiences inside a live piano recital at Royal Festival Hall.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Northern Ballet and Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux announced a co-production of a new SWAN LAKE, choreographed by Rachel Beaujean, with dramaturg Uzma Hameed, set to tour the UK.
Regal Entertainments Ltd will present ACHY BREAKY BRIDE at St Helens Theatre Royal, with Leanne Campbell reprising her acclaimed role as Jolene alongside X Factor star David Heath and a full ensemble cast.
Southbank Centre announced STEEL SCENES, a weekend festival uniting over 500 musicians and 25 steel bands to mark 75 years since steel pan was first heard live in the UK at the South Bank.
The LONDON CLOWN FESTIVAL marks its 10th anniversary with performers from Poland, Mexico, Venezuela, Australia, Italy, the USA, and the UK, appearing at Soho Theatre and Jacksons Lane.
Production photos have been released for BLACK COMEDY at Orange Tree Theatre.
The Off West End Award-winning GRINDR: THE OPERA announced its cast of seven for its return to London's Union Theatre, followed by a UK tour to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Nottingham.
Perform Productions will present Mermaids & Pirates at St Martin's Theatre in London's West End, following sold-out runs of its previous family musicals at the same venue.
You can now get a first look at the UK premiere production of The Karate Kid - The Musical in a new trailer here! The musical is based on the Columbia Pictures motion picture
This October will see a brand-new live on-stage celebration of Agatha Christie, as Between The Covers Live! tours the UK, bringing together a line-up of authors and performers to celebrate Christie’s legacy 50 years after her death.
New Adventures announced full tour dates for Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA, with the Olivier Award-winning production set to visit 16 UK venues across 23 weeks, opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth before a Christmas season at Sadler's Wells.
Dance Umbrella announced major funding from Arts Council England and the British Council for its Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship programme, a multi-year initiative to widen curatorial leadership pathways for underrepresented practitioners in UK and international dance.
Giovanna Fletcher is set to return to the stage in the world premiere UK tour of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, based on S.
10CCLO, the only tribute band covering both ELO and 10cc, will perform at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre for one night only, featuring hits like Mr Blue Sky and I'm Not In Love with video projections.
National Youth Theatre announced a second wave of 70th anniversary projects, including THE BIG PLAY with playwright Chris Bush, STORYFEST 2026 supported by StudioCanal, and LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER FUTURE SELF at the Royal Festival Hall, backed by Netflix.
More than 700 students from London boroughs and Essex performed in STEP AROUND TOWN, part of the Royal Academy of Dance's Step into Dance programme, the UK's largest inclusive dance programme for secondary school students.
Author John Le Carré famously banned stage versions of his work, and he may well have felt quietly vindicated with his decision having seen David Eldridge's adaptation of his third book, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.
All new production photos have been released for Dash Arts' new show OUR PUBLIC HOUSE, which will open at Leeds Playhouse ahead of a UK tour.
THE CHASE star Anne Hegerty and panto dame Josiah Eloi are set to appear in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Fareham Live, produced by Imagine Theatre.
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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) |
