The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Following the end of the 2025/26 academic year, Guildhall School has revealed the winners of the School's most prestigious annual prize, the Gold Medal, in Acting and Production & Design.
BIFA-nominated actor Lauryn Ajufo will play Tracey Gordon in Theatre503 and tiata fahodzi's revival of Michaela Coel's debut play, stepping into the role Coel originally performed herself.
The award-winning Off-Broadway country rock musical OIL & WHISKEY will make its international debut at the Old Red Lion Pub & Playhouse in London, following performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Outlaws: A Robin Hood Story has launched the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre performance programme.
Comedian Rob Auton announced a 46-date UK tour for his new show JUPITER, about being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter, following an Edinburgh Fringe debut and culminating in a residency at London's Soho Theatre.
Papatango has announced the return of The Papatango Young Playwrights' Award, a celebration of the scriptwriting achievements of nine young people, shortlisted for their talent.
Denville Hall, a residential care home for performing arts professionals, announced Theatre Gives Day, with ambassadors including Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen making curtain call appearances across West End venues to support its £26 million Centenary Appeal.
Following a sold-out, successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company will return this autumn for a UK tour, visiting Bradford Live in November.
Legendary magician Penn Jillette (Penn & Teller) and America’s Got Talent fan favourite Piff The Magic Dragon will tour the UK for the very first time with a brand-new show Piff & Pop’s Magic Shoppe.
THE FORBIDDEN REALM OF CONSPIRACIES: UNCOVERED, an immersive live theatre experience blending cinematic projection, live polling, and audience participation, will visit 32 UK venues this autumn, opening at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre.
Coronation Street actor and Celebrity Big Brother winner Jack P Shepherd will make his pantomime debut in SLEEPING BEAUTY at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, joining returning cast members John Evans and Simon Neehan.
Love, jealousy, arrogance, death and rejection, Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin has all the trappings of a grand opera, but in essence is a simple story.
There's a cruise ship in the grounds of Kilworth House this summer.
Brenda Edwards and Paul Kerryson's production of Hairspray will embark on its second major national UK and Ireland tour in 2027.
Legendary Irish vocalist Mary Coughlan will embark on a 13-date UK headline tour this autumn, beginning at Old Woollen in Leeds.
Valentino Zucchetti, a First Soloist with The Royal Ballet for 16 years, is departing to pursue his choreographic and producing career.
Swansea Grand announced its pantomime cast for SNOW WHITE, featuring BBC Radio 2's Owain Wyn Evans, CBeebies presenter Rebecca Keatley, and Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw, with a special digital appearance by Kev Johns.
Stuart Goldsmith will perform CANARY, his second climate comedy stand-up show, at Edinburgh Fringe's Monkey Barrel before a UK tour, tackling climate dread with humor after performing at Netflix Is A Joke.
Coronation Street actor Ryan Mulvey, known for his role as Brody Michaelis, will make his stage debut as Prince Fredrick in SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre, with Leanne Campbell appearing as the Magic Mirror.
Humphrey Ker and David Reed's comedy SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, directed by Phillip Breen, will transfer from Birmingham Rep to Alexandra Palace Theatre for a Christmas season.
Lisa Allen of Shakespeare North Playhouse and Mark Da Vanzo of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse have been elected to the UK Theatre Board, joining re-elected members from Hall for Cornwall and Ambassador Theatre Group.
Jermyn Street Theatre and Mint Theater Company have released photos of Wife to James Whelan, Teresa Deevy's acclaimed drama directed by Jonathan Bank.
The Production Garden and HarperCollins have launched a competition offering one winner 50 Michael Morpurgo books, memorabilia, and four tickets to the upcoming UK tour of the one-person stage adaptation Private Peaceful.
Deafinitely Theatre announced the return of its Deaf Theatre Makers series with a new paid placement scheme for deaf adults, partnering with Birmingham Rep, Sheffield Theatres, Riverside Studios, and the Royal Ballet and Opera.
PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY ADVENTURE, produced by Fierylight in collaboration with Hasbro, will visit Storyhouse Chester, marking the first ever live stage appearance of baby Evie Pig.
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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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The Go-Between The Food Museum (8/13-8/15) |
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Two Halves of Guinness Reading Rep Theatre (10/29-10/31) |
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Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition] Manchester Fairfield Social Club (9/10-9/11) |
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Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - The Film With Live Orchestra Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (12/02-12/02) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Bristol Beacon (3/19-3/19) |
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Trainspotting The Musical Sunderland Empire (2/22-2/27) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Floral Pavilion Theatre (5/21-5/21) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Palace Theatre, Southend (4/08-4/08) |
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BAT! The Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (10/06-10/06) |
