UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 117

All new production photos have been released for Aladdin which opened yesterday evening at York Theatre Royal.

Robert Bathurst will once again star in the immersive production of Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, performed in his favourite Soho haunt, the legendary Coach and Horses pub.

With Tom Littler's production of Twelfth Night currently in performances, Orange Tree Theatre has announced a special Shakespearean Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.

Westway Music has partnered with Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre Department to release the original cast EP for The Jingleclaw, the festive family musical tailored for children aged 3 and above.

Traverse Theatre has announced four talents set to join the team as it enters 2025 to develop and broaden its creative work.

As Long As We Are Breathing combines physical theatre and music with audio and video to depict the extraordinary journey of Miriam Freedman who, after surviving the Holocaust, managed to find her way to forgiveness.

This year, Crossroads Live, one of the largest producers of commercial theatre worldwide, presented over 800 weeks of theatre (almost double last year's number) with 39 standalone productions, in addition to 23 pantomimes.

One of the most exciting, enthralling and exceptional theatre shows of all time.

Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his band are returning with the sensational award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook.

The Royal Ballet and Opera and The Metropolitan Opera are joining forces for their cinema seasons on their respective home turfs, giving more audiences in both the UK and US the opportunity to see opera and ballet productions.

The National Theatre has released production photos for the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes.

The Corn Exchange Newbury is set to light up the streets of the town once more, as their annual Festival of Light returns for another year to unite local people in an illuminated procession.

All new production photos have been released of The Egg's Robin Hood, written by Daniel Bye and directed by Jenni Jackson.

Globally recognized Ballet Icons Gala will return once again at the London Coliseum in March.

The Women’s Prize for Playwriting, produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, today announces its return for 2025.

Juan Solo’s Excellent Adventures in Space! is the family friendly, hilariously funny stand up and  interactive sci-fi adventure show recommended for ages 5+ and touring the UK beginning in December.

The Holly King and The Oak King.

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard (Chasing Magic, Funny Girl) return to A.

Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical will make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House next year.

Further dates have been set for The Vivienne and Charlie Brooks as The Childcatcher in the new production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, currently touring the UK.

Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated play 10 Nights will embark on tour, which will open at Riverside Studios in January.

Casting has been announced for Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s worldwide cult phenomenon Ghost Stories, which is set to embark on its first full UK national tour opening at Churchill Theatre, Bromley.

The Royal Court has announced the brand-new Young Playwrights Award, a call-out for all 13 - 18 year olds living or studying in London, culminating in a festival of professional performances of the winning plays at the Royal Court in July 2025.

The Sound of Music will return to Pitlochry Festival Theatre in 2025, following its run during the 2024 holiday season.

Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will return to the UK following a debut tour in 2023.