Review: BILLY BUDD, Glyndebourne
It is 75 years since Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd first appeared on stage: a collaboration between himself and novelist EM Forster to adapt Herman Melville’s novella.
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DINNERLADIES Stage Adaptation to Tour the UK After More Than 25 Years
Victoria Wood's sitcom DINNERLADIES is set for a brand-new stage adaptation touring the UK, commissioned by the Wood estate.
Full Cast Set For THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS UK and Ireland Tour
Mollie Gallagher, Oliver Farnworth, and Sam Jackson join John Partridge in the world stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, touring the UK and Ireland.
Bimini Will Host ACID'S REIGN AFTER DARK at Pleasance London for Pride
Drag Race UK star Bimini is set to host ACID'S REIGN AFTER DARK, a one-night-only late-night event at Pleasance London, as part of London Pride celebrations.
Joe Lycett Will Bring DO YOU REALLY LYCETT? to Bradford Live
Comedian Joe Lycett will perform his new stand-up tour, DO YOU REALLY LYCETT? IS IT, IS IT WICKED? WE'RE LOVIN' IT, LOVIN' IT, LOVIN' IT, WE'RE LOVIN' IT LYCETT, at Bradford Live for two nights.
Photos: DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour
New rehearsal photos have been released from the European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as the company prepare to embark on a major UK tour.
PIA to Make World Premiere at Barbican's Milton Court Concert Hall
PIA, choreographed by Katya Bourvis and produced by Tala Lee-Turton, will receive its world premiere at Milton Court Concert Hall, Barbican, featuring a 17-piece brass band performing Hannah Peel's Mary Casio: Journey To Cassiopeia.
Interview: Meow Meow And Ramin Karimloo on SWEENEY TODD at Birmingham Rep
Recently, we had the chance to speak with both Karimloo and Meow Meow about bringing Sweeney Todd to Birmingham Rep.
Punchdrunk Enrichment Appoints Randel Bryan as New Chair
Punchdrunk Enrichment announced the appointment of Randel Bryan as its new Chair, marking a leadership transition for the education and community arm of the immersive theatre company.
DIASPORA CALLING! UK Debut to Feature Erykah Badu, Dave Chappelle, Giggs, and More
DIASPORA CALLING! has completed its UK debut lineup, adding Erykah Badu, Giggs, Fireboy DML, and Dave Chappelle as host alongside headliner Ms.
Cast And Creative Team Set For AFTER PARTY at Traverse Theatre
The Traverse Theatre, Paines Plough, and the Belgrade Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for AFTER PARTY, Morna Young's new play directed by Katie Posner, featuring a nine-member cast.
WIPING MY MOTHER'S ARSE to Make First Revival in 25 Years at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Iain Heggie's Fringe First-winning play WIPING MY MOTHER'S ARSE is set for its first revival in 25 years at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, with a cast including Johnny McKnight, Anne Kidd, Lisa Livingstone, and David Rankine.
Gerry Cornelius To Step Down As Music Director Of English Touring Opera In October 2026
English Touring Opera's Music Director, Gerry Cornelius, will step down from his position in October 2026 after five years in the role during which time he has overseen a period of significant artistic development for the company.
JACK OFF THE BEANSTALK to Open at Scala London as Adults-Only Pantomime
The Entertainment Providers will return for 2026 with a brand-new production of Jack OFF The Beanstalk at the prestigious Scala in the heart of London’s West End.
Darren Atkins Elected President of the Society of London Theatre; Becky Barber and Patrick Murphy Join Board
Darren Atkins, Co-CEO of LW Theatres, has been elected as the next President of the Society of London Theatre, with a three-year term set to begin at the 2027 SOLT AGM.
FREEDOM to Make Camden Fringe Debut at Chisenhale Dance Space
Unity Arts Collective, a resident theatre company of the University of Kent, will present FREEDOM, a participatory visual arts exhibition and live performance exploring refugee journeys, at Chisenhale Dance Space as part of Camden Fringe 2026.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Starring Sam Ryder to Visit Birmingham Hippodrome
The UK tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus, will visit Birmingham Hippodrome following West End runs at The London Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Belgrade Theatre Coventry to Launch SEE IT FIRST 2026 Programme of New Work
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.
Photos: JERSEY BOYS Kicks Off 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
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 Theatre Festival to Return With 40+ Productions at Leeds Conservatoire
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.
TWELFTH NIGHT, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS & JACK AND THE BEANSTALK to Return to Kew Gardens
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.
HIDE to Tour London Schools as Donmar Warehouse Marks Fifth Annual Schools' Tour
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.
Faye Brookes Will Lead BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL UK Tour; Initial Cast and Creatives Revealed
The lead cast and creative team have been announced for the first UK tour production of Burlesque the Musical, based on the hit movie.
HOW SOON IS NOW? to Make World Premiere at Lowry Before UK Tour
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.
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Two MR P''s In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson... Wycombe Swan Theatre (10/31-10/31) |
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Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live - Let That Be A Lesson... Epic Studios (10/25-10/25) |
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Trainspotting the Musical Bradford Live (2/08-2/13) |
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Drag Bingo UK: '80s Edition Venue16 (10/24-10/24) |
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First Five: Jamelia Donaldson First Five: Jamelia Donaldson (10/03-10/03) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Hazlitt Theatre (4/07-4/07) |
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The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Bath Forum (12/11-12/11) |
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Your Favourite American Woman Canal Cafe Theatre (8/11-8/16) |
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Future Makers The Royal Albert Hall (11/04-11/04) |
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Orchestral Qawwali Project The Royal Albert Hall (10/24-10/24) |