The latest news on live theatre across the UK — regional productions, touring shows, and local openings.
Jamie Kenna, known for HBO's House of the Dragon, will lead Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Brighton Open Air Theatre in a co-production with The Conor Baum Company, with Sharon Drain making history as Alfieri.
Simon Callow will perform as the Oracle in the closing ceremony of CENTRE STAGE: RICHMOND MYTHS, a free multi-arts festival co-produced by Orange Tree Theatre and Hemingway Design in Richmond.
Jack Tarlton and Jessica Hardwick lead the cast of 1984, a new adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, in a co-production from Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre, and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh touring Scotland.
HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL is set to play Milton Keynes Theatre for a limited run, with tickets now on sale through ATG Tickets.
Theatres Trust announced its 2026 Theatres at Risk Register, listing 39 UK venues threatened by closure, redevelopment, or decay.
The Jette Parker Artists will close the 2025/26 Season with their annual summer performance on the Royal Opera House Main Stage, featuring scenes from works by Stravinsky, Leoncavallo, Bellini, Léhar, and Bizet.
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.
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York The Royal Albert Hall (12/12-12/12) |
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David Moore Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall (10/17-10/17) |
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London Community Gospel Choir at Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/16-12/16) |
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Count Arthur Strong: And It''s Goodnight From Me! Whitby Pavilion Theatre (4/16-4/16) |
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The Go-Between Seckford Theatre (8/26-8/26) |
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Disney''s Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall (12/10-12/10) |
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Meet the Kids Greenwich Theatre (8/21-8/22) |
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Blue | Glas The Courtyard (9/29-9/29) |
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Fuel Injected Magic! 50th Anniversary - Live Lounge Premium Package Vaillant Live, Derby (11/04-11/04) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Derby Theatre (5/05-5/05) |
