Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON IN CONCERT Coming to the UK in 2027
The Twilight Saga: New Moon in Concert is the next installment in the live-to-film concert series.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
DOG MOM to Make UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Borough
EnActe Arts, America's largest South Asian theatre company, will bring Tate Elizabeth Hanyok's comedy DOG MOM to London's Southwark Playhouse Borough, following an Indian American divorcée who reluctantly takes in a stray dog.
Cast Set For A WORLD ELSEWHERE at Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for A WORLD ELSEWHERE, a new show inspired by Shakespeare's tales, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and co-written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, running at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Photos: In Rehearsal For LOVE YOU LONG TIME (ALREADY) at Theatre503
love you long time (already) is a funny and moving debut by Vietnamese American playwright Katie Đỗ.
WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK AND ROLL Will Embark on UK Tour
The biographical play with live music celebrating Dr Feelgood co-founder Wilko Johnson will tour 13 UK venues, with rock and roll guest performers joining the production that originated at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.
Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES
Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey.
LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT to Return to London for 40th Anniversary Show
Jim Henson's LABYRINTH: IN CONCERT announced a one-night show at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring David Bowie's isolated vocals and a live band performing Trevor Jones' score alongside the 1986 cult classic film.
Roger Bart and Axel Duffy Will Lead BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL UK Tour
Tony Award winner Roger Bart will reprise his role as Doc Brown alongside Australian actor Axel Duffy as Marty McFly in the first-ever UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL.
DISNEY WORLDS COLLIDE CONCERT TOUR to Make UK and European Debut in 2027
Disney Concerts, Disney+ and AEG Presents announced the UK and European tour dates for the DISNEY WORLDS COLLIDE CONCERT TOUR, uniting stars from Descendants, ZOMBIES and Camp Rock in a full-scale arena concert.
Ryan Calais Cameron Season to Launch at Broadway Theatre Catford
Olivier-nominated playwright Ryan Calais Cameron announced a new development and production season at Broadway Theatre, Catford, mentoring three early-career Black and Global Majority writers from Lewisham whose plays will receive full production runs.
SESTERCENTENNIAL to Open at Bread & Roses Theatre
Gnomon Theatre will present SESTERCENTENNIAL, a solo play written and performed by Arif Silverman, at The Bread & Roses Theatre in London.
ONE MAN MUSICAL to Return to Soho Theatre and Edinburgh Fringe With New Lead
Flo & Joan's ONE MAN MUSICAL, winner of Best Production at the Offies 2026, returns to Soho Theatre and Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Edward Easton stepping into the lead role, presented by Avalon.
Photos: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
Shakespeare in the Squares is presenting its tenth anniversary production, Love's Labour's Lost, Shakespeare's comedy of flirtation, foolishness and the irresistible pull of love.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Will Come to the Oak Theatre in December
Anton Benson Productions will return to the Oak Theatre with a festive production for family audiences this Christmas.
Review: GIULIO CESARE, The Grange Festival
A new version of Handel's 1724 opera Giulio Cesare is always an exciting prospect.
Ventnor Fringe to Return to Isle of Wight With Over 130 Shows
Ventnor Fringe will return to the Isle of Wight's south coast with over 130 performances spanning comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, music and family entertainment, including Edinburgh Fringe previews and live podcast recordings.
BBC Radio 2's Richie Anderson Will Lead JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime
BBC Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson and Britain's Got Talent finalist Jamie Leahey will headline JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre, joining panto dame David Ashley.
I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER Trailer Released for Theatre Royal Brighton Run
A new trailer has arrived for I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER, the political comedy heading to Theatre Royal Brighton.
THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Musical Trailer Released Ahead of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Run
A new trailer has arrived for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE, the musical adaptation heading to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
BRAINIAC LIVE! to Come to Belgrade Theatre Coventry With Science Experiments and Family Fun
Following its 2025 Olivier Award win for Best Family Show, Brainiac Live will come to the Belgrade Theatre on June 20.
Jack Roden to Make London Concert Debut With MY DAYS at Crazy Coqs
American musical theatre performer Jack Roden, known for his role in the national tour of Parade, will make his London concert debut with MY DAYS at Crazy Coqs, presented by Lambert Jackson Productions.
AFTER THE FALL and THE REST WILL BE FAMILIAR TO YOU FROM CINEMA to Open at Bridewell Theatre
Rose Bruford College will present two Greek theatre-inspired productions at Bridewell Theatre: a Punchdrunk associate-led promenade show and the English language premiere of a Martin Crimp play, with tickets at £5.
Second Stage Theatre Charity Launches Bay Arts Academy and Raises £30k
Second Stage Theatre charity launched the Bay Arts Academy at HMP Hollesley in partnership with Regeneration Theatre, then raised nearly £30k at its Mad About Shakespeare fundraising weekend in Aldeburgh.
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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) |