UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 173

Pleasance Futures is the artist development strand of the Pleasance Theatre Trust, acting as an incubator for bold new theatre makers to make their mark.

Off the back of his documentary Me and the Voice in My Head which premiered on Channel 4 yesterday, beloved actor, comedian, award-winning child magician, Joe Tracini is presenting his one-man-show Ten Things I Hate About Me at the Apollo Theatre in London on Sunday 25 August.

The Royal Opera House has announced The Lady Sarah Chatto as President of The Royal Ballet.

Casting has been announced for East London Shakespeare Festival’s sparkling family-friendly production of the Bard’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing, touring parks and open-air spaces across east London from 7 June to 3 August.

Australian circus company Circa will bring their reimagining of Swan Lake to London this Christmas.

Battersea Park, along with Furzedown Rec and Shillington Gardens, is gearing up to welcome local families and fun-seekers for five weekends of community, entertainment, and outdoor delights, promising a summer to remember.

See first look photos of the London premiere of A Song of Songs, the award winning and critically acclaimed musical theatre experience opening Tuesday 14 May 2024.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Theresa Rebeck's SUNDAY ON THE ROCKS with a revival in London's pub theatre scene.

Experience the emotive world of dance visionaries Robert Cohan and Kenneth MacMillan in Yorke Dance Project's new film.

Join STRICTLY COME DANCING legends Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone, and Ian Waite as they reunite for an 18-date UK tour in October.

Gwithian Evans, Hugo Pilcher, Peter Rae, Shelley Rivers, Olivia Ruggerio and Dereck Walker  are starring in The Tailor-Made Man,  the inaugural play at the new Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane, the first pub theatre in the West End.

All new rehearsal photos have been released from Swim, Aunty, Swim!, a new play by Siana Bangura, directed by Madeleine Kludje, produced by The Belgrade in association with tiata fahodzi.

Music Patron, a new way of supporting UK composers which allows members of the public to connect directly with them and support their work, has been launched on 13 May 2024.

A dynamic new programme offering a new generation of artists, technicians and event organisers pathways into the competitive music industry is set to be unveiled later this month.

Crewe's Lyceum Theatre - part of the international live entertainment business, Trafalgar Entertainment - has announced the appointment of Graham McKnight to the position of Theatre Director.

With Now, I See currently in previews, Stratford East has announced a new production of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party, directed by Stratford East Artistic Director, Nadia Fall.

Discover the latest casting news for Park Theatre's production of THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY, featuring Declan Bennett and Susie Amy.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and co-producers Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced the cast for this summer's production of the much-loved modern classic, Brassed Off.

As part of Chickenshed's 50th year celebrations, the company will embark on a new heritage project, Echoes, which will keep alive the stories of those who have contributed to Chickenshed's past, and preserve Chickenshed's heritage for future generations to come.

At the first Comic Con Liverpool event of 2024, Pop Up Puppet Cinema delighted audiences with performances of two iconic films - Back to the Future and Jaws.

Explore the top picks of summer theatre at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival presented by OVO.

THE SUMMER I ROBBED A BANK is coming to The Everyman this summer.

An all new rehearsal video has been released from MARIE CURIE the Musical, featuring the cast and creative team.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced the cast for Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts’ I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, whichwill be created in house at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for eight exclusive performances between 16 – 20 July before playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

In their 50th year as a ew writing company, this summer Paines Plough's portable pop-up theatre venue Roundabout will return to Summerhall at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its tenth year as a touring venue.