UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 108

Theatre Royal Brighton will welcome Jamie Wilson Productions' revival of The Watermill Theatre's whip-crackin' production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane, based on the much-loved Doris Day movie.

A new celebration of the life and music of legendary Liverpool icon John Lennon is set to embark on a major UK tour in 2025.

Lise Davidsen has announced that due to her pregnancy she will be withdrawing from her scheduled performances in Die Walküre.

BOOK Music & Lyrics, the UK's only professional development programme for musical theatre composers, lyricists and librettists, is at risk of closure after 15 years and is appealing to musical theatre fans and funders across the UK to help secure its future.

As Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert celebrates its 50th anniversary, internationally acclaimed choreographer Trajal Harrell brings to life the best-selling solo piano recording of all time in collaboration with Zürich Dance Ensemble.

Phantom Peak, London's critically acclaimed open-world adventure destination, is welcoming visitors back for its most sensational season yet—JonaCon.

Charles Court Opera has announced the casting of their forthcoming gloriously magical take on Mozart’s popular comic masterpiece, The Magic Flute.

Creative Crawley has announced their Spring 2025 programme of theatre, dance, exhibitions and workshops - completely free for the people of Crawley, West Sussex and beyond to explore and expand their creativity.

Chump's comedy night is heading to Underbelly Boulevard Soho with a line-up of comics including Taskmaster star Phil Wang, recently announced Taskmaster contestant Fatiha El-Gorri, BAFTA-winner Michael Odewale and critically acclaimed Lou Wall.

After captivating audiences at Brighton Spiegeltent and Cardiff Christmas Festival, Revudeville is coming to London with a one-night-only Valentine's extravaganza at the intimate Underbelly Boulevard in Soho.

SH Productions has announced the world premiere of All The Happy Things, the debut full-length play by playwright and actor Naomi Denny.

DARKFIELD - pioneering producers of innovative, immersive experiences at the forefront of technology - have announced DARKFIELD AT THE DITCH - Shoreditch Town Hall's basement venue.

Il trovatore, Verdi's opera of obsession, superstition and ancient rivalry returns to the Main Stage this February, with a summer run in July.

Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES will return for the annual Christmas season at Sadler's Wells as part of a 2025/26 tour.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional and TV Presenter Janette Manrara will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut.

Full casting has been announced for the first ever UK concert of Polly: A 21st Century Love Story at Phoenix Arts Club.

The producers of new musical Stalled donate £35,000 to totally transform King’s Head Theatre’s auditorium with luxury seating.

Birmingham Hippodrome has released exclusive backstage photos of this year’s pantomime Peter Pan, giving audiences an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the swashbuckling panto adventure.

Coming to London's King's Head Theatre in 2025, Posh Girls exposes the secret side of Britain's  elite private schools, behind the clichéd tuck boxes, tartan kilts and jovial escapades.

Art of London’s free late-night programme, Art After Dark, will return this March, transforming the West End into a cosmic playground with surrealist public art and space science.

Former Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta will bring his acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza back to the Linbury Theatre this February with Folclor, a programme of London premieres celebrating the company's Cuban roots.

Stopping at Sadler’s Wells East as part of its UK tour, Jasmin Vardimon Company revisits iconic moments from its 25-year history with NOW.

The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Francesca Moody Productions will present Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, in association with the Young Vic in May.

London’s newest West End venue, the Emerald Theatre will opens its doors with the debut of DIAMONDS and DUST, directed by long-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese.

British astronaut Tim Peake will bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future when his latest tour blasts off across the country, flying into Wolverhampton.