UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1035

Meera Syal's much-loved novel bursts onto the stage for the very first time this Autumn.

The Sessions - A live re-staging of the Beatles at Abbey Road Studios will embark on an eleven-date UK Arena Tour in spring 2016.

There was a curious incident at Sheffield Station on Tuesday when the lead actor from the National Theatres' The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time arrived on Platform 1 - with his very unusual co-star - a white rat called Toby.

Paines Plough have received a grant of £784,052 from the Arts Council's Strategic Touring Programme to enable the formation of partnerships inBarnsley,Margate, Lincoln, Kendal, Cornwall, Stoke-on-Trent and Salford to deliver annual festivals of new work in Roundabout from 2016 to 2018.

Gary Naylor sees a fine, if not quite perfect, stage adaptation of the famous 1973 film in a truly extraordinary location.

The UK premiere of MARTYR by Marius von Maybenburg will be directed by Ramin Gray at the Unicorn Theatre, tonight, September 16, to October 10.

Classical ballet with a twist comes to The Marlowe Theatre next month (October) in the form of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo.

Northern Ballet brings their latest production for children to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month (October).

Amused Moose Comedy presents outstanding comedians at Soho's swish Sanctum Hotel on Friday 9 October 2015, hosted by Alex Zane (Rude Tube, Balls of Steel and Sky Movies).

Sheffield Theatres has today announced a new strand to its charitable fundraising activity.

Full casting is announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) family winter production of Wendy & Peter Pan.

After an acclaimed public launch in May, And So Forth (ASF) is delighted to be premiering their inaugural show, DAMSEL/WIFE/WITCH, an interdisciplinary piece exploring issues of 21st Century gender expectation through fairy tale.

'I'm a sceptic.

Written by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard and directed by Howard Davies, Hampstead Theatre is delighted to present HAPGOOD, with previews commencing from Friday 4 December 2015 for an opening Wednesday 9 December at 7pm.

THE MARLOWE Theatre has added to its creative offering by starting dance classes for young people.

Deafinitely Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for their production of George Brant's Grounded at Park Theatre (PARK90) 27th October - 21st November, directed by Paula Garfield.

The cast has been announced today for Nicola Wilson's play Plaques and Tangles at the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court Theatre in London (14 October to 21 November).

Gary Naylor sees a revival of an old show that remains bang up to date due to its wonderful tunes and spectacular lyrics.

Join the Cat in the Hat as he takes you on a journey into the fantastical, bombastical and songtastical world of Dr Seuss.

Dinosaur Zoo helped announce the new partnership when children from both charities met the prehistoric puppets stomping down Buchanan Street before enjoying a live performance at the Theatre Royal.

New Adventures are delighted to announce the full cast and further tour dates for the first revival of Matthew Bourne's "SLEEPING BEAUTY" opening at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth on Saturday 17 October 2015 with an eight week Christmas season at Sadler's Wells from Tuesday 1 December 2015 to Saturday

Tony Peers Productions return to Parr Hall on Sunday 27 September with Thoroughly Modern Musicals.

Gary Naylor sees a play that asks many more questions than it answers but leaves those without a stake in church's battles wishing that there were a few more hymns.

This winter the Lyric Hammersmith will stage two delightful productions that are sure to add some sparkle to the festive season.

NORTHERN Ballet bring their dramatic adaptation of a classic novel to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month (October).