UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 143

Red Ladder Theatre Company will present Sanctuary, a compelling new musical written by Boff Whalley (We’re Not Going Back) and award-winning playwright Sarah Woods, charting one man’s plea for help and refuge at a time when not all strangers are welcomed.

On Thursday 19 September, Richard Jones will come to the Corn Exchange Newbury with his new show Soldier of Illusion.

Building on the legacy of Futures, Exeter Northcott has announced the details of its revamped artist development programme.

A brand new theatre show exploring self-discovery, belonging and the 'hidden homeless' is embarking on a UK tour this autumn.

A new project to empower residents to lead creative events in their own communities and neighbourhoods has been launched by Culture Warrington.

Adapted from The New York Times Best Selling Memoir, The Happiest Man on Earth is an incredible one-man play about the power of gratitude, tolerance, and kindness.

Seán Aydon's acclaimed adaption of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein will begin a second UK theatre tour this autumn, opening at Portsmouth New Theatre Royal on 3 October.

As part of Black History Month celebrations at the Royal Ballet and Opera, dancers from The Royal Ballet will be joined by dancers from national and international companies in Legacy.

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director.

Theatres Trust, the national public advisory and advocacy body for theatres, has announced the appointment of Joshua McTaggart as its new Director.

Star of United 93, The Kite Runner and The Crown, Khalid Abdalla, in his writing debut, has created an intricate and playful solo show, inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, and his experiences of the counter-revolution that followed.

Hope Mill Theatre has announced the full casting and a week’s extension for the return of its hit production of rock musical LIZZIE in Manchester this October, which due to popular demand, will now run until Sunday 17th November 2024.

Sedos will present Neil LaBute’s Autobahn at the Bridewell Theatre from 17-21 September 2024.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has been awarded grants from the Theatres Trust, the national advisory and advocacy body for theatres, through its Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust, as well as the Perth based Jimmie Cairncross Trust and Misses Barrie Charitable Trust.

Feelgood Theatre has announced the return of Slave: A Question of Freedom for a national tour that will be starting on the 9 October running until the 9 November showing at the Lowry, Bristol Tobacco Factory, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Riverside Studios London with the backdrop of civil war a

This spring school holidays, Riverside Theatres will once again host the annual Spot On Children’s Festival, offering an expanded and thrilling program of children’s entertainment and activities.

What happens when the scientist “star of the show” doesn’t show up for a gig? Find out during “Crash into Science” at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Sunday, Sept.

Belgrade Theatre Coventry has announced the cast for their new in-house produced show, Revealed, premiering at The Belgrade from Friday 18 October and running until Saturday 2 November, with a press night on Tuesday 22 October.

PlayWell Productions has announced the full cast and creative team for the upcoming London run of the new British folk musical With Courage, running at The Other Palace from 17-22 September.

The Barn Theatre has  announced casting for the world premiere of Room 13, a brand-new play by Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff, inspired by the ghost stories of M.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester will welcome two acclaimed plays this month after successful runs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Fringe First award-winning My Mother’s Funeral: The Show and the return of I Really Do Think This Will Change Your Life.

Sleeping Beauty is enchanting October half term entertainment.

Full casting has been announced for the Gate theatre’s UK premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, which opens at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale on Thursday 24 October to Saturday 23 November with press night on Tuesday 29 October.

The cast has been set for One of the Boys at the Playground Theatre.

Greenwich Theatre will present a new production of Jez Butterworth’s The River in its first major London revival since its world premiere at the Royal Court in 2012.