The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Belgrade Theatre Coventry has revealed details of See It First 2026, its annual programme of new work in development, workshops, and artist-audience conversations, featuring works by Coventry-based artists and regional freelancers.
All new production photos have been released from the 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour of the original Tony and Olivier award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS which opened at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
Leeds Conservatoire announced the return of Leeds Theatre Festival, a two-week program featuring over 40 productions, including original theatre, new musicals, comedy, and dance works by emerging artists and students.
The Australian Shakespeare Company will present three outdoor productions at Kew Gardens this summer, including TWELFTH NIGHT, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, and the UK debut of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.
The Donmar Warehouse launched its fifth annual Schools' Tour with HIDE, a new play by Stewart Pringle inspired by Jekyll and Hyde, directed by Jack Bradfield and featuring the voice of Paterson Joseph, offered free to Camden and Westminster schools.
The lead cast and creative team have been announced for the first UK tour production of Burlesque the Musical, based on the hit movie.
Box of Tricks announced the world premiere of HOW SOON IS NOW?, a new indie musical by playwright Siân Owen, set on New Year's Eve 1997 in Manchester and featuring live performances of songs by The Stone Roses, Radiohead, and The Smiths.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, humanitarian Dame Tessy de Nassau, and entrepreneur Kate Roberts were among the leaders honored at the Creative Women Forum's 10th anniversary awards in London, welcoming delegates from over 60 countries.
A one-off in-concert performance of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE has been announced at London's Eventim Apollo, featuring a full orchestra, scratch DJ, and live electronics performing Daniel Pemberton's score alongside the film.
ARIA award-winning writer Bridie Connell's comedy boyband show FUCCBOIS: LIVE IN CONCERT will run at Assembly George Square Studios during Edinburgh Fringe, then transfer to Soho Theatre London, skewering toxic dating culture through original music and parody.
JW3, the UK's leading Jewish cultural venue, will mark its 13th anniversary with a B'Mitzvah Party featuring the premiere of Barmy Mitzvah, a new circus show, plus dance workshops and its summer beach launch.
The Royal Academy of Dance's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition will return to London, with over 80 candidates from 20 countries competing, and the grand final set for the London Coliseum.
New Earth Theatre awarded the 2026 Constellation Creatives Drama Student Bursary to Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama graduate Ashleigh Lai, now in its fourteenth year supporting BESEA actors.
Watermill Theatre announced a fundraising gala for its summer musical CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, plus an intimate conversation with Tony-winning director John Doyle about his career and memoir.
Northern Broadsides and Victoria Theatre Halifax collaborated to convert the theatre's stage into a 92-seat studio space for a touring production of CRIME AND PUNISHMENT, with 45% of bookers being first-time visitors.
Strictly Come Dancing host and dancer Johannes Radebe will tour the UK with FINALLY HOME, featuring ballroom, South African rhythms, and pop anthems, culminating in a gala performance at the London Palladium.
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.
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Black Panther (12A) The Royal Albert Hall (10/09-10/09) |
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Kick the Door Down Theatreship (9/25-9/25) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Harrogate Theatre (2/27-2/27) |
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Cyrano de Bergerac Norden Farm Centre (6/13-9/05) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! The Alexandra (5/23-5/23) |
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Trainspotting The Musical The Alexandra (11/30-12/05) |
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Paul Merton & Suki Webster''s Improv Show Chelmsford Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Tivoli Theatre (3/10-3/10) |
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Disney Princess The Concert Bradford Live (4/03-4/03) |
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Disneys Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Film with Live Orchestra Symphony Hall (12/09-12/09) |
