UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 1217

Gary Naylor sees a extraordinary space used for an occasionally extraordinary piece of theatre

Rock guitarist Michael Schenker has added a London o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire concert on Friday May 31st to his 2013 Temple of Rock UK Tour.

Slightly west of the West End, a noisy, vibrant gang has set up home in the Hammersmith Apollo and is demanding to be noticed - make no mistake, the American Idiot Tour of the US, Ireland and the UK has landed in London.

I DO! I DO! A Musical About Marriage.

Tara Arts presents DICK WHITTINGTON GOES BOLLYWOOD, written by Harvey Virdi, directed by Jatinder Verma and designed by Claudia Mayer, tonight, December 5th 2012 to January 5 2013.

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS written by Mary Zimmerman and Directed by Lu Kemp, adapted from the Book of The Thousand Nights and One Night, is now showing at the Tricycle Theatre, from 30 November to 12 January.

The Wyvern Theatre is thrilled to announce that Keith Chegwin will headline, for the third year running, Swindon's 2013 pantomime production.

Gary Naylor enjoys a charming revival of a gentle musical.

Ever wondered what happen to Sinderella after she married Prince Charming? Did they really live happily ever after? With audience participation, sing-a-longs and risqué humour, prepare for a brand new big adult panto! Venture Wolf productions returns to the Etcetera Theatre with their rude and wild

Peter French will present A YEAR TO CHRISTMAS at The Pheasantry tonight, 3rd December 2012; with Leon Charles - Musical Director / Arrangements.

Gary Naylor sees a traditional panto in a traditional home of panto

Birmingham Hippodrome prides itself on providing the ultimate overall theatre experience for its patrons and this Christmas will be no different as the UK's most popular theatre raises the curtain on a host of additional performers, sculptures and spectacles for the entire family.

"Times is 'ard…Spare a copper for the poor" Scrooge, London's most notorious miser is having none of it, a man so mean he begrudges his only staff member Bob Cratchit a day off, even at Christmas.

ow in its seventh year, TheatreCraft is a fun and unique glimpse into the 'behind the scenes' world of theatre.

David Hutchinson, Artistic Director of West End and Regional Touring Company Sell a Door Theatre is to direct their February 2013 London revival of Journey's End at the Greenwich Theatre.

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the UK's largest theatre owner/operator and producing group, has today announced that Tim McFarlane has agreed to join ATG in the newly created role of CEO for ATG Asia/Pacific.

The untold story of 'The Princess and the Pea', ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, will play today, 29th November 2012 - 5th January 2013 at the Union Theatre, featuring music by MARY RODGERS, lyrics by MARSHALL BARER and book by JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER and MARSHALL BARER.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced the successful completion of its Stage Appeal having raised the target of £1m towards extensive refurbishments costing over £2m.

Birmingham Hippodrome prides itself on providing the ultimate overall theatre experience for its patrons and this Christmas will be no different as the UK's most popular theatre raises the curtain on a host of additional performers, sculptures and spectacles for the entire family.

BBC Newsreader Simon McCoy is destined for a life on the stage, or at least his voice is.

This Christmas, the Tabard Theatre presents a brand new production of Stiles and Drewe's Olivier award winning show Honk! As 'Ugly' is hatched under the adoring gaze of his proud mum, Ida, his musical adventures begin.

ASIA, featuring the original line-up of Geoff Downes (keyboards), Steve Howe (guitar), Carl Palmer (drums) and John Wetton (bass, lead vocals) start their 30th Anniversary UK Tour on December 15.

BBC Newsreader Simon McCoy is destined for a life on the stage, or at least his voice is.

Bettye LaVette, the legendary American soul singer-songwriter, celebrates 50 years in music by performing a rare one-off UK concert at the London JazzCafe on Tuesday December 11.

The Finborough Theatre has just been announced the winner of the Peter Brook Empty Space Award for the second time.