The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Alternative rock band Black Country, New Road will perform new orchestral arrangements of songs from their album Forever Howlong at the London Coliseum, joined by the Orchestra of English National Opera and conducted by André de Ridder.
Warrington Arts Festival will present UNDER MARS, a series of events beneath Luke Jerram's 7m Mars sculpture at Parr Hall, featuring gigs, a club night with Dave Haslam and New Order's Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, yoga, and an astronomy talk.
Production images have been released for the World Premiere of Sting at the Young Vic, written by multi-award-winning playwright and screenwriter Sophie Swithinbank (Bacon, Surrender) directed by Nancy Medina (Choir Boy, The Darkest Part of the Night).
Phil McIntyre Live has announced Tom Read Wilson’s debut UK tour with his new show, The A-Z of Me.
This autumn, The Royal Opera launches Dark Nights, a new Linbury Theatre series showcasing one‑off performances by leading vocal innovators and experimental composers.
Wildworks, the UK’s leading landscape theatre company, has announced the full cast for comedy-drama The Kneebone Cadillac.
Mercury Theatre Colchester announced the inaugural Mercury Essex Playwrights Award, supported by GreyFriars Hotel, to champion emerging and established Essex writers with a full Studio production in 2027.
Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK starring Sam Ryder, following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, visiting over 20 cities.
Tara Theatre announced a new Board leadership ahead of its 50th year, with Sandeep Mahal MBE of the Royal Shakespeare Company joining as Chair and Bhuvan Sharma of WAC Arts as Deputy Chair Designate.
The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.
Noël Coward's STILL LIFE, the play behind the classic film 'Brief Encounter,' will be staged as an immersive dining experience in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar, presented by Bob and Co.
Writer Tom Wentworth sat down with BroadwayWorld to discuss his new disability-led adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, coming to the Egg Theatre at Theatre Royal Bath in July.
Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett will perform in RED SKY AT SUNRISE: LAURIE LEE IN WORDS AND MUSIC at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, alongside Orchestra of the Swan, tracing Lee's journey from rural England to the Spanish Civil War.
Theatre Royal Bath Productions has released a first look at production photography for the UK tour and West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party.
King’s Head Theatre, Islington has announced that Sofi Berenger is stepping down from her role as Executive Producer and CEO.
Woolwich Works announced the return of Brassworks, its annual celebration of brass music, street performance and community involvement.
CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation has announced that they will be making their debut at Underbelly Boulevard Soho as part of the Fringe Fix Festival, celebrating the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the heart of London.
Award-winning performer Shanay Holmes takes center stage for her first-ever solo concert in a special one-night-only performance at Cadogan Hall, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and conducted by Chris Poon.
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE has announced that Ashcon Rahmani and Rebecca Trehearn will be playing the roles of Jamie and Margaret New for the 10th Anniversary tour commencing in January 2027, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Two young dancers from Liverpool have secured their place in the history book after winning national titles at one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler has announced the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning musical CHICAGO.
Lionsgate, in collaboration with Tim Lawson & Simon Painter (The Illusionists) have announced that 17-year-old musical magician and 2026 Britain’s Got Talent finalist Rafferty Coope completes the cast of the stage illusion spectacular NOW YOU SEE ME LIVE as special guest act.
Megan Tomei's one-woman show SPINQUEEN, set entirely on a stationary spin bike, will have its World Premiere at Brooklyn Art Haus before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival's Greenside @ Jade Studio.
The Roald Dahl Story Company has arrived in Wolverhampton for the wickedly funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile playing at the Grand Theatre.
English Touring Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring new productions of Dido & Aenas, Tosca and more, touring cities across England including Durham for the first time.
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The Little Mermaid Greenwich Theatre (8/07-8/23) |
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United We Stand Live - Andy Cole & Andy Mitten Nerve Centre (8/15-8/15) |
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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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Murder Trial Tonight V - Death in the Family O2 City Hall Newcastle (3/27-3/27) |
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What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas Royal & Derngate (11/28-12/31) |
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The Dance Plague of 1518 Upstairs at the Gatehouse (8/11-8/13) |
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Pinocchio: The Pantomime Whitby Pavilion Theatre (12/04-12/05) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Loughborough Town Hall (5/07-5/07) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! King's Hall (4/21-4/21) |
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Summer Season 2026 Programme Thorington Theatre, Suffolk (5/22-8/31) |
