UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 107

Check out all-new photos from SCISSORHANDZ: A Musical Reinvented, now playing at Southwark Playhouse for an exclusive 10-week engagement closing on 29 March.

Toucan Theatre will present two immersive, multisensory productions—The Naughty Fox and The Noisy Dinosaur.

Marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks's international best-selling novel, the new touring production of Birdsong will play a limited run this Spring at London's Alexandra Palace Theatre from Thursday 27 February to Saturday 8 March 2025.

BlackPen Productions has announced the upcoming premiere of The Midnight Caller, a suspenseful one-act play that plunges audiences into the eerie world of late-night solitude and psychological tension.

In celebration of two major milestones in the West End next month, Disney's THE LION KING has announced a free, pop-up exhibition at the iconic Battersea Power Station.

DocDoc has announced a new partnership with the national anxiety charity No Panic, ahead of the show's UK premiere engagements at Churchill Theatre Bromley (5-15 February) and Palace Theatre Southend (18-23 February).

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will embark on a mini tour.

Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name.

First programming has been announced for Soho Theatre Walthamstow, a major new 960-seat venue opening in May 2025 that will house the very best UK and international comedy, theatre, cabaret and panto, alongside a creative engagement programme.

Director James Dacre presents these two short dramas by Terence Rattigan under the banner title Summer 1954, the date when the action is set.

World famous magician Steven Frayne (formerly known as Dynamo) has announced a 47-show residency for Spring 2025 in the heart of London's Soho.

Riccardo Massi has withdrawn from the performance of Aida on Tuesday 28 January due to illness.

Fishamble will bring HEAVEN to Southwark Playhouse Borough for its London premiere next year.

Lowry, Salford has announced Sixth House, a new performance company founded through Lowry's nationally recognised Artist Development programme, which presents its debut production LIVES at the venue next month.

Agatha Christie Ltd and Fiery Angel will bring Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic to the stage, visiting Milton Keynes Theatre in February.

The critically acclaimed anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will be brought to life at Barbican Hall in April with ‘Demon Slayer in Concert’.

Titled Lay Down Your Burdens, the show is set in a friendly and welcoming British working class pub, hosted by charismatic landlady Sara who welcomes the same regulars each night, listening to their stories and woes.

Award-winning comedian, writer and actor Harriet Dyer has announced a brand-new live tour for 2025, Easily Distra… kicking off in September.

Actors Touring Company has announced casting for their acclaimed production of Dave Harris' Tambo & Bones which will return for a national tour beginning in March.

Fresh from West End starring roles in Why Am I Still Single? and Mamma, Mia!, Collette Guitart and Tobias Turley have been announced to head the cast for the UK premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, White Rose: The Musical.

Around 70 young actors from tinies to teens will come together on stage in a Youth Arts Festival at the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

A new musical celebration of human achievement, oddity, and ambition taking the stage this February has unveiled its  company of leading musical theatre artists.

The Bowie Show, which opens tonight at Golders Green Hippodrome, has announced its cast of singers, dancers and musicians for its West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre on Monday 10 February, and UK tour.

Theatre Uncut and Grace Dickson Productions will present Playfight, Julia Grogan’s exploration of sexuality, female adolescence, and identity in a three-city tour.

KAREN will return to The Other Palace in March 2025, following an incredible reception with sell-out runs across the country including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London.