UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1062

Gary Naylor sees a play full of innovation, one that could only have been written in the last year or two - a rare example of truly contemporary theatre staged in 2015.

A Little Angel Theatre and Polka Theatre co-production THE PAPER DOLLS runs at Little Angel Theatre, today 18 April - 28 June 2015.

Gary Naylor sees a visually stunning and powerful version of one of Shakespeare's problem plays, stripped back to its moral dilemmas

Gary Naylor enjoys an unorthodox version of one of British Theatre's most performed shows - and finds it as modern and majorly entertaining as ever!

The sun rises in the East and the Lady Boys of Bangkok are coming with it! The hottest funniest production this side of Thailand is back at Brighton Fringe from the 1st - 30th May with their brand new show 'Beauties and the Beats'.

International ice dance sensation, The Imperial Ice Stars, return for a third season at the iconic Royal Albert Hall with their dazzling production of The Nutcracker on Ice for Christmas 2015, as part of their 10th anniversary world tour.

Bouncers remains a timeless piece and one of John Godber's most popular plays.

Critically acclaimed theatre company Arrows & Traps, formerly known as The Shakespeare Sessions, are proud to announce the The Taming of the Shrew, the first in their Love in a Time of War season of Shakespeare plays at the New Wimbledon Studio this summer.

Holt Festival has announced the first highlights for the 2015 Festival.

One of the most famous shows of the last century, Joan Littlewood's legendary musical Oh What A Lovely War is to come to Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage - the critically-acclaimed play about Gareth Thomas, the first professional rugby player to come out while still playing - comes to Arcola Theatre this spring (20 May - 20 June 2015) following its current tour.

The Olivier Award-winning English Touring Opera (ETO) is performing a new season of fully-staged Italian opera at Exeter Northcott Theatre this April and May.

Central Youth Theatre (CYT) unveils the latest big name to join its fundraising line up for the 2015 Hilarity Charity Gala on Monday 8 June at the Grand Theatre.

The world premiere of F*CK THE POLAR BEARS by Tanya Ronder, and the European premiere of FORGET ME NOT by Tom Holloway will follow the previously announced play THE INVISIBLE by Rebecca Lenkiewicz in the Bush Theatre's autumn season.

Royal Exchange Theatre and Told by an Idiot continue their collaboration with a new production of Arnold Ridley's The Ghost Train - they previously worked together on You Can't Take It With You and Too Clever By Half.

On Saturday 5th September 2015 at 10:30am, the performance of Dr Seuss's THE CAT IN THE HAT will be tailored to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment, such as those on the Autistic Spectrum and/or with Additional Needs.

After two brilliant years, and more than 20 performances since its 2013 premiere, Will Todd's much-loved ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND is back this summer bigger and better than ever before as part of the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

KiteHigh would like to announce the full cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Baby, a new show by Effie Samara exploring the emotional and political struggles behind artificial insemination, which will debut at the Hope Theatre, Islington.

Following the success of their UK tours in 2013 and 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company are pleased to announce a further 19 dates this Summer by popular demand.

Unexpected Opera returns to St James Studio this summer with more of its popular singing chat shows.

Society loves an expert and with poor mental health affecting 25% of the population during their lifetime it is clear that specialist knowledge, understanding and 'expert' care are needed.

The fourth Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, Happy Days, will take place over two long weekends, between 23 July and 3 August 2015.

Gary Naylor sees a debut musical that has great songs and an important message, but needs to get more from its cast in order to reach its potential.

Robert Gould reports for BWW on the final of the 2015 Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer Of The Year at the Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea.

Beleza Brighton Samba Social Enterprise presents From Brazil to Brighton! at Pavilion Gardens Cafe.