UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 126

Critically acclaimed storyteller James Rowland will return to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month with his captivating mix of theatre, comedy and music.

The cast has been announced for Scar Theatre’s exciting adaptation of The Great Gatsby, which will be staged in the round at The Cockpit this winter.

Pentabus Artistic Director Elle While and book writer Jeanie O’Hare discuss the creation of Make Good: The Post Office Scandal, a new musical that is currently on a 25-venue tour of the UK, produced by Pentabus and New Perspectives.

After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.

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Leeds Playhouse announced a new opportunity for a West Yorkshire-based scenic workshop artist trainee, supported by the Jerwood Foundation, aimed at boosting careers in the arts sector.

More than 70 volunteers have begun a Harry Potter read-a-thon to raise £10,000 for The Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk.

Latitude Festival 2025 at Henham Park, Suffolk, announced Sting, Snow Patrol, and Fatboy Slim as headliners.

This November, The Royal Ballet presents the European premiere of Royal Ballet Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s MADDADDAM, a new three-act ballet inspired by Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed trilogy of novels: Oryx and Crake, The Year of the Flood and MaddAddam.

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the full cast for their 2024 winter offering, a new production of The Snow Queen by Anna Wheatley, which will run at the Berkshire venue from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 31 December.

Theatre Peckham has announced casting for the world premiere of PAN! Peter's Come Out To Play, a brand new festive show for 2024 conceived by actor and writer Geoff Aymer and Suzann McLean MBE, CEO/Artistic Director of Theatre Peckham.

The heart of Walsall town centre is set to come alive from the 1st to 3rd of November 2024 with PULSE Festival, a dynamic, youth-driven celebration that explores the experiences of young people in today's world.

Jules Buckley returns to the Royal Albert Hall, for a festive tribute to Aretha Franklin.

Alexandra Palace is all set for a fun-filled festive season kicking off this November with activities on offer for all ages including ice skating, theatre, pantomime and Santa's Grotto, plus the world famous darts!

The cast of The Other Palace Studio's Christmas show, Homo Alone has been announced! Leading this parody in the role of the one and only Kevin McCallister is Elliott Evans, who wowed audiences last year at the Turbine Theatre as the starring role in the superhero musical Eugenius!

Discover the latest production of PETER PAN, announced by ATG Entertainment, set to captivate audiences with its timeless story and enchanting performances.

A new full-length work by Eva Recacha, The Picnic will come to the Lilian Baylis Studio from Wednesday 27 – Friday 29 November.

This December, thanks to alternative comedian Benjamin Alborough, Sir Terry Wogan is back from the dead and making his Soho Theatre debut in Late Night with Terry Wogan as part of his ongoing attempts to return to light entertainment no matter the cost.

Kiln Theatre, Amit Sharma has released rehearsal photos for the European première of The Purists by Dan McCabe - Sharma directs Jasper Britton, Tiffany Gray, Emma Kingston, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi.

KING'S HEAD THEATRE has announced the full cast for its first family pantomime, featuring the voice of Judi Dench and starring Ella Vaday.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour in May and June 2025.

Bush Theatre has announced that Tom Moutchi and Jamael Westman will appear as guest actors in the world premiere of Wolves On Road, a fast, funny, and furious new play from Beru Tessema (House of Ife), directed by Bush Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director, Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch, Aug

Chickenshed has announced a unique international theatre collaboration next week, from 28 October to 1 November 2024.

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Blending traditional pantomime with modern pop music and a headstrong Cinderella, Centenary Theatre's first professional pantomime hones in on the Berkhamsted community and is bursting with talented actors from the area and local banter.