UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1201

Below, check out a short trailer of Smoking Apples Theatre Company's latest show, THE WORDCATCHER, coming to Brighton Fringe 2013.

Following its production of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya in 2011, Coventry's Belgrade Theatre is teaming up with director Helena Kaut-Howson and London's Arcola Theatre once again to produce a brand new adaptation of Chekhov's first full length play.

Critically acclaimed Smoking Apples bring their flagship show The Wordcatcher to the Brighton Fringe this May.

HighTide Festival Theatre will announce full casting for its 2013 season (see below for full details).

The norfox Young People's Theatre Company, the Library Theatre's resident company which gives young people aged between 15-18 the chance to gain valuable experience in developing their skills in a professional theatre environment, returns to Manchester Metropolitan University's Capitol Theatre in Ap

Gary Naylor sees a musical that pushes the nostalgia buttons, but doesn't do a lot more.

Following a successful UK tour last year Less Than Kind will be at the Oxford Playhouse from Tuesday May 14 for one week and will tour the UK for a further 7 weeks to Saturday 29 June 2013.

Pocket Merchant, a 60-minute version of The Merchant of Venice, will be based on Propeller's acclaimed 2008/09 production.

Mention Jane Austen or period drama and many will think of lavish costumes adorned with frills, National Trust properties and sedate Sunday evening telly.

Rose Theatre Kingston has announced its upcoming shows and events for May-July 2013.

Sheffield Theatres celebrate their city with a cast of 60 local performers.

The Black Coffee Theatre Company asks you to leave your preconceptions at the door as they place one of Chekhov's most known dramas in the roaring twenties.

Following a sell-out success as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham 2010 and after five years touring the globe, the highly acclaimed Sutra returns to the city for two performances only; Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 May at 7:30 p.

Carnaby Street The Musical is currently running at The Hackney Empire, with Bob Tomson directing, through 14 April 2013 before embarking on a full UK tour.

THE GOLDEN VOICE, a new British musical by singer-songwriter Nick Fogarty, will premiere at the Arts Theatre from Wednesday 19 June until Saturday 31 August, previewing from 12 June.

Based on the well-loved book by Michael Rosen, this adaptation by Barb Jungr and Peter is brought to life in a brand new puppetry production with extraordinary music and lyrics by renowned singer/songwriter Barb Jungr and puppet design by Lyndie Wright.

OutFox Productions presents Rope by PatRick Hamilton, running tonight, 9 April to Saturday 27 April 2013.

Oliver Meech brings his unique magic-meets-science show back to the Brighton Fringe, following sell-out performances at Brighton Fringe 2012, Oxford Fringe and Green Man Festival.

Joining the previously announced Damian Williams as 'Tommy Cooper' are Morgan Deare as 'Billy Glason', Halcro Johnston as 'Miff Ferrie' and Rebecca Thorn as 'Mary Kay'.

After the success of their inaugural production in 2011, Sheffield People's Theatre, with an ensemble of local people, present 20 Tiny Plays about Sheffield from today 8 - Saturday 13 April in the Studio Theatre.

Gary Naylor sees a slice of old Naples brought to London.

Sell A Door Theatre Company has announced the final casting for their Spring production of Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, adapted from William Archer's Translation by Alfred Enoch.

KPS Productions and HP Productions in association with Pleasance and Theatre503, with the support of the Jersey Arts Trust, present the World Premiere of PLAYING WITH GROWNUPS by Hannah Patterson, directed by Hannah Eidinow, at Theatre503 in London, 14 May - 8 June 2013.

Theatre Rheo will present AJAX, by Sophocles, translated by Peter Meineck and Paul Woodruff and devised by the Company, at Brighton Festival Fringe 2013.

Tonight 7 April 2013, Amused Moose Laugh Off 2013 will host its Quarterfinals 6 and 7 (in association with 2entertain).