UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 154

Casting has been announced for GOLDIE FROCKS AND THE BEAR MITZVAH pantomime, set for open this December.

A stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1930’s spy film (which was in turn was an adaptation of John Buchans novel), The 39 Steps is a madcap dramedy set in 1935 but many of its themes feel relevant today, despite the wacky premise of just four actors playing 139 characters.

All new production photos have been released for Red Speedo at Orange Tree Theatre ahead of its opening night tomorrow.

Bill Kenwright Ltd's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates and venues announced for Autumn 2024, opening on 20 August at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.

King’s Head Theatre will present its first ever family pantomime in its new and flexible 250-seat auditorium this Christmas.

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cast and creative team for their 2024/5 pantomime, The New Adventures of Peter Pan, which will run from 23 November 2024 – 19 January 2025.

Alison Larkin, celebrated for her multifaceted career spanning writing, comedy, acting, and narration, is set to embark on a UK tour with her poignant and uproarious show, Grief …A Comedy.

The RSC has announced the appointment of Bailey Lock as the Company’s new Executive Producer (Stratford), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to lead the producing team at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon.

David McVicar will return to direct his glorious 2006 production of The Marriage of Figaro at The Royal Opera from 2-15 September, with a live broadcast to cinemas on 10 September and encore screenings on 15 September.

Innovative choreographer, director and flamenco dancer, Manuel Liñán will bring his Oliver Award-nominated show ¡VIVA! to Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells Home of Entertainment in the West End, from Thursday 17 – Saturday 19 October.

Claybody Theatre has announced that this September it will be presenting the universal premiere of Deborah McAndrew’s (The Card, Claybody Theatre, and A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse) new stage play Bright Lights Over Bentilee.

Sandi Toksvig, the internationally renowned and much-loved comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner, has announced One Night Only, a new live theatrical comedy extravaganza, for two nights only on Wednesday 13 and and Thursday 14 November 2024 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London’s West E

Olivier award nominated director Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy; Rumble in the Jungle; 2022 Black British Theatre Award for Best Director) will lead a company of young artists aged 18-25 and amazing professional creatives in HEAVY.

Kaci Kerwick will bring her debut solo comedy show CONFESSIONS OF AN USHER to Camden Fringe, sharing her experiences as a West End usher.

Josh Glanc's critically acclaimed comedy special VROOOM VROOOM, featuring music, character, and stand-up, is now available to stream.

The Hon Anna Sabine, newly elected Liberal Democrat MP for Frome and East Somerset is to visit the Frome-based, award-winning dance company, Mark Bruce Company at their BlackBird RedRose Studios on Saturday July 20th at 2pm.

POLICE COPS IN SPACE returns to London at Underbelly Festival Cavendish Square, bringing their award-winning 80s space age comedy blockbuster after a successful run of POLICE COPS: THE MUSICAL.

The world premiere of The Fabulist, with Music by Giovanni Paisiello, Book and Lyrics by James P.

The UK premiere of BECOMING NANCY at Birmingham Rep announces its cast.

Dartford's Orchard West has announced that the award-winning pantomime producer Imagine Theatre will present a brand-new production of Sleeping Beauty this Christmas from 14 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Michael Maloney will star as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.

Bristol Old Vic launches a summer project inspired by THE LITTLE MERMAID, focusing on ocean sustainability and environmental awareness through creative performances and educational activities.

A late-night comedy parodying Ed Sheeran’s rise to stardom returns to the Canal Cafe Theatre in July.

Leeds Playhouse and Tutti Frutti welcome their new Jerwood Resident Designer, bringing fresh talent and innovative design to their upcoming productions.

Funnelwick Limb will launch a UK tour for their family show THE CHRONICLES OF ATOM AND LUNA, supported by Theatre Porto and Eastern Angles.