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DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES UK Tour to Hit Four Merseyside Venues
The first UK tour of Desperate Scousewives: Lily's Story, led by Benidorm star Crissy Rock, is set to play four Merseyside venues, including the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, with some performances already sold out.
THE FARMER'S WIFE World Premiere to Open at Theatre by the Lake This Autumn
Theatre by the Lake will present the world premiere of THE FARMER'S WIFE, a new play by Hannah Khalil inspired by Helen Rebanks' best-selling memoir, directed by Artistic Director Liz Stevenson at the Keswick venue.
MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT to Launch 2027 UK & Ireland Tour
Daniel Casey will return as Inspector Tom Barnaby in a second UK & Ireland tour of MIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT, produced by Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd, following a record-breaking 2025/26 run.
SIX to Welcome New Cast for UK and China Tour
SIX announced a new cast of Queens for its upcoming UK and China tour, with Madison Swan, Izi Maxwell, Laura Dawkes, Hannah Victoria, Lizzie Emery, and Eloise Lord leading the company.
ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND to Return to Jacksons Lane With Revised Production
LegalAliens Theatre's ALI IN WONDER(ENG)LAND, performed by 16 refugees and migrants, returns to Jacksons Lane with a revised version reflecting new participants and a changed British society.
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour Cast Announced
Dog Man: The Musical has announced its cast.
Guest Post: 'It's Hard To Imagine A Higher Level of Genius!': Soprano Ellie Neate On Mozart, Danielle de Niese And Wild Arts' THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Why bother doing another Marriage of Figaro? There are four more happening in 2026, from traditional powerhouse companies Royal Ballet and Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North and Scottish Opera.
THE ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE LANDED! to Open at Edinburgh Fringe Before UK Tour
Rosie Holt returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with THE ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE LANDED!, blending political satire and sci-fi absurdity at Pleasance Courtyard, before a UK tour.
André Rieu's 2026 Maastricht Concert Coming to UK Cinemas
André Rieu will bring his 2026 Maastricht Concert, Viva Maastricht!, to UK cinemas this summer.
Review: THERE’S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW, artsdepot
Tom Fletcher’s much loved Who’s in Your Book? series makes a joyful leap from page to stage in There’s a Monster in Your Show, a lively and engaging family musical which celebrates imagination, friendship and the importance of working together.
MADFABULOUS Director Q&A Screening to Take Place at Storyhouse Chester
Storyhouse Cinema in Chester will host a special director's screening of Welsh historical drama MADFABULOUS, with director Celyn Jones appearing for a Q&A hosted by Empire's Jordan King.
Tickets on Sale For IT'S A SIN Live UK Tour
Rambert's stage adaptation of IT'S A SIN, with Russell T Davies, Pet Shop Boys, and Glyn Fussell as executive producers, is set to tour the UK, premiering in Manchester before visiting venues nationwide.
CIRQUE ENCHANTMENT to Launch 10th Anniversary UK Tour in 2027
Cirque Enchantment announced a 10th anniversary UK tour, blending circus artistry, live vocals, and choreography set to pop hits by Queen, Beyoncé, and more, visiting venues across England.
BLAST FEST Will Come to The Dukes Lancaster
The Dukes in Lancaster announced BLAST FEST, an upcoming festival featuring a lineup of performances and events at the venue.
Cast Set For PARANORMAL ACTIVITY UK and Ireland Tour
Melting Pot announced casting for the UK and Ireland tour of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, starring James Bye, Hannah Sinclair Robinson, Jo Castleton, and Caroline Faber, with the production set to visit towns and cities nationwide.
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour in 2027
DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT, produced by Disney Concerts, Broadway Princess Party, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, announced its first-ever UK and Ireland tour, including five performances at London's Royal Festival Hall.
HAM by Hotter Project to Preview at Soho Theatre Before Edinburgh Fringe Run
Speakerphone Productions and Soho Theatre will present HAM, a new work by Hotter Project that reimagines Shakespeare's Hamlet through a vegan lens, previewing at Soho Theatre before its run at Summerhall Arts during Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to Be Livestreamed to Children in UK Hospitals
Lowry, Tall Stories, and Read for Good have partnered to bring livestreamed performances of THE GRUFFALO LIVE ON STAGE to thousands of children in hospitals across the UK, expanding a programme that has reached over 2,000 families since 2022.
Interview: 'It's Utterly Thrilling': Jo Parsons On Creating and Directing Edinburgh Fringe Hit, SHANTIFY, In The West End
After two successful sailings of the sea of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Shantify is docking in London for a run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho.
ASIAN PIRATE MUSICAL To Play The Gatehouse
ASIAN PIRATE MUSICAL is set to play Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London.
Review: THE TEMPEST, Starring Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to tread the boards of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where we last saw him 33 years ago as the Prince of Denmark directed by Adrian Noble.
KEVIN!!!!! To Be Presented By Recent Cutbacks
In an inventively accurate live puppet parody of the quintessential 90s classic about leaving your kid alone at home, a five-person ensemble works in tandem to condense the full film into a high-energy hour of theatrical ingenuity in KEVIN!!!!!
WHAT IS THIS HUBBUB? to Open at Warrington Museum, Examining Social Media and News
Artist Mark Bradley's exhibition at Warrington Museum features nearly 70 oil paintings inspired by news cycles and social media algorithms, inviting viewers to question divisive narratives.
Review: FISH IN A KETTLE, Fabric Studios
Walking into the Fabric Studios, Liverpool for innovative new theatre production Fish in a Kettle, I was intrigued to discover what was behind the layers of fabric curtains in front of me.
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Pinocchio: The Pantomime Whitby Pavilion Theatre (12/04-12/05) |
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The Beast The Great Hall - Cardiff University Students' Union (9/11-9/11) |
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The Final Exam: Gao Kao The Whisper Current Productions (8/23-8/24) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Theatre Royal Nottingham (1/18-1/23) |
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Two MR P''s In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson... Devonshire Park Theatre (10/28-10/28) |
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Killing Swine Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/07-8/08) |
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Trainspotting The Musical: Arches Bar Champagne Experience Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/30-10/31) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (12/10-12/10) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Royal Spa Centre (3/06-3/06) |
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We Will Rock You the Musical O2 City Hall Newcastle (10/19-10/20) |