UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 170

In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy.

The King’s Head Theatre has announced the shows that will be playing at the theatre this June during Pride month 2024, both at the venue’s new purpose built 200-seat Main House, and the intimate and versatile 50-seat 4Below space.

Experience LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE IN CONCERT with a full orchestra on a UK-wide 13-date tour this Christmas season.

The Everyman will present the premiere of The Summer I Robbed The Bank as part of Cork Midsummer Festival.

Discover the vibrant Ensemble Festival 2024 at Royal Docks, featuring dynamic performances from East London's Certain Blacks on July 20 and 21.

Experience Graeae's ROMEO AND JULIET with an all Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent cast, bringing Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers to life in a unique and inclusive production.

Internationally renowned conductor Gemma New will return to the United Kingdom this summer for two significant musical events.

The Barbican Theatre Plymouth has announced its Autumn programme of theatre, comedy, music and the world premiere of the theatre's Christmas show The Plymuff Players Present: Ciderella with local comedians Suzy Bennett, Edward Trip and actor Sam Crawley.

The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind will return with another anarchic masterclass in Garry Starr: Classic Penguins.

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.

The Board of English National Opera has announced the appointment of Jenny Mollica as Chief Executive of ENO and the London Coliseum.

The Barbican has announced the winner of the 2024 Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award, Finn Beames & Company.

The West End’s longest running pantomime will return to the East End this Christmas for the second year running due to popular demand.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s outdoor Amphitheatre will once again to be the location for the return of Elizabeth Newman’s acclaimed 2023 adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden.

Hirondelle Productions will present MARRIAGE WITH BENEFITS at Barons Court Theatre.

The critically acclaimed show BANGERS is set to hit the Arcola Theatre this summer.

From 7 - 23 June, Wandsworth Arts Fringe will include brand-new theatre, experimental dance and music, works-in-progress from the next big names in comedy, and nights of cabaret.

Creation Theatre will present George Orwell’s classic political fable in an adaptation bristling with satire.

The cast has been announced for the London production of Tony-nominated Broadway hit [title of show] by Hunter Bell and Jeff Bowen.

The acclaimed musical clowns Släpstick are bringing their hit show Släpstick: Schërzo to London for the first time.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024.

Since September 2023, Sadler's Wells' Making Moves programme has engaged nearly 800 young people from 48 youth and school groups across the country, inspiring them to develop their own choreographic works.

All new rehearsal photos have been released from MARIE CURIE the Musical, featuring the cast and creative team.

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the world premiere production of Martha Loader’s award-winning play Bindweed.

Stand-up comic Ria Lina will bring her highly anticipated debut tour, Riawakening, to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.