UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1039

In July 1995, alone in his cramped study, among thousands of showbusiness artefacts, film stock and memories the comic legend Bob Monkhouse realises his treasured joke books have been stolen.

Young people aged 16-26 have an unique opportunity to see Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Romeo & Juliet, for only £5 this autumn.

From the writer and composer of Rent, Jonathan Larson's autobiographical tale of a young composer is a musical about the courage it takes to follow your dreams in tick, tick.

English Touring Theatre and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse today announce the full cast for the world premiere of their co-production of The Odyssey: Missing Presumed Dead.

A cast of ten will play the Greeks and Trojans, alongside local Llanelli teenagers as the unruly Greek gods - impulsive, vengeful, sex-mad and status-obsessed.

Full casting is announced for the first major London revival of The Cocktail Party in over 25 years, which will be staged in the main auditorium at the iconic Coronet, and marks a transitional moment in the building's redevelopment as the larger space becomes home to the Print Room's eclectic progra

Funny Business is Jimmy's brand new stand up show.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, one of the most lethal conflicts in American history but also an event that was pivotal in shaping the identity and future of the United States.

Following last season's five-star hit Stick Man, Scamp Theatre return to the Exeter Northcott Theatre to present a truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's new bestselling book The Scarecrows' Wedding.

Following a critically-acclaimed West End run, classic British comedy East is East comes to the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 7 - Saturday 12 September, as part of a limited UK tour, starring Father Ted actress Pauline McLynn.

The cast of the Edinburgh Fringe production of Edith in the Dark will be celebrating today the 157th anniversary of the birth of Edith Nesbit, the author of much cherished children's books The Railway Children and Five Children and It.

There's a Hero's Welcome for Alan Ayckbourn's latest play which premieres at the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

A DARKLY comic piece inspired by a Chekhov classic comes to The Marlowe Studio, Canterbury, next month (September).

Since its launch in 2013 Leicester's City Festival has grown into an 11-day spectacular, with much of the activity taking place in Leicester's pedestrianised streets and open spaces.

Matthew Warchus, Artistic Director of the Old Vic, has announced that John Richardson is to step down as Producer at the end of the month.

Fresh from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance 'Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most poignant production yet as they prepare to dance in their final ever theatre show.

UK promoters ExhibiTours have brought an adaptation of The American Museum of Natural History's entertaining and illuminating exhibition The Power of Poison to East London's Truman Brewery through 6 September, revealing the strange and intriguing things that happen when humans and toxic substances

Exploring the relationship between The Queen and Margaret Thatcher, the production opens in Canterbury on Wednesday 9 September - the day Queen Elizabeth II becomes our longest-serving monarch.

Global club force Sankeys have teamed up with Victoria Warehouse to deliver a very sp­ecial series of Sankeys Warehouse events this autumn and winter.

A father and son pairing started this week in The Woman In Black, one of the most exciting, gripping and successful theatre events ever performed, now in its 26th year in the West End in a production revisited by original director Robin Herford.

A company of more than 60 artists will bring The Iliad to life in a durational reading on Friday 14 August.

The Regent Theatre is happy to announce that Stoke-on-Trent's favourite pantomime duo Jonathan Wilkes and Christian Patterson will return in Peter Pan for another season of festive fun.

Showbiz legends Des O'Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck will perform together on stage for the first time ever on Sunday 4th October at The London Palladium.

Everyone's favourite mischief making feline comes to Sheffield in September when Dr Seuss's The Cat In The Hat bounds onto the Lyceum stage from Tue 1 - Thu 3 September.

The Ministry of Entertainment Limited is thrilled to announce the world stage premiere of Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker's legendary comedy, The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.