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All new rehearsal photos have been released for Beauty and the Beast, which opens on Saturday 3 December at the Mercury Theatre, with previews from Saturday 26 November 2022, and runs until Sunday 15 January 2023.

With only a few weeks to go before previews begin for Bristol Old Vic's The Nutcracker, take a look inside rehearsals with photos from Geraint Lewis.

European Arts Company are touring to some historic UK venues with their authentic adaptation of A Christmas Carol, starring John O’Connor (Before We Die, Channel 4), as Charles Dickens.

Birmingham Hippodrome have announced that opera superstar Lesley Garrett will be playing the role of Mrs Pearce in Lerner & Loewe’s critically acclaimed My Fair Lady when it comes to the city next year (Wed 8 Mar – Sun 19 Mar 2023) .

Wiltshire Creative presents a CINDERELLA holiday pantomime by Plested, Brown & Wilsher, running 26 November – 8 January, directed by Gareth Machin.

Tilted Wig has announced the cast of their tour of Around the World in 80 Days, in collaboration with York Theatre Royal, adapted and directed by Juliet Forster.

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the casting for its brand new adaptation of the classic children’s story Goldilocks And The Three Bears.

Bristol Old Vic’s Ferment programme has announced the artists who will be part of the theatre’s new commissioning initiative, launched in June this year, with the announcement that the theatre would be more than tripling Ferment’s commissioning budget.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced a series of Relaxed Performances for the 2023 season.

The winners of the 2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, were announced last night at a special ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall, presented by philanthropist and long-standing Symphony Hall donor, Peter How.

Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Polka Theatre are collaborating once again to present The Night Before Christmas.

Northern Ballet's Royal Patron, Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, visited the Company on the eve of opening night at Woking's New Victoria Theatre.

The leading company for site-specific and digital theatre has announced their brand-new Rep Company.

As part of a UK-wide tour Bombay Superstar, the dazzling new Bollywood musical set in the sizzling disco era of the 1970s, from the award-winning Phizzical Productions will open at The Lowry in Manchester tonight.

Nouveau Riche and Paines Plough have announced We Rise, a free five-part series of short films shining a light on how to manoeuvre, cope and self-care against racism in the theatre sector.

As part of his world tour, “Weird Al” will be returning to the UK for a highly anticipated limited run.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the new production of Annie Siddon’s adaptation of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, directed by Lucy Betts, which will play at The Watermill from Friday 18 November to Sunday 1 January.

Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Emmanuel Sonubi is preparing to embark on his debut live tour in 2023 with his hit show, Emancipated.

The annual family-run Thursford Christmas Spectacular, a glittering rhinestone and tinsel-packed variety show which takes place in the tiny village of Thursford in Norfolk, opens today, 8 November.

The Genesis Foundation today announced the full list of panellists taking part in the second of their Genesis Conversations, in partnership with Bristol Old Vic at the theatre's historic venue on 15 November.

Mercury Theatre has announced their Playwrights, Producers and Directors cohort for their 2022/23 programme.

Storyhouse has announced FAUSTUS: That Damned Woman a new play from award-winning playwright Chris Bush (Standing at the Sky's Edge) will be staged at the award-winning Hunter Street venue from 3 - 18 February 2023.

Based on the iconic movie, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.

The biennial celebration of the most talented up-and-coming musicians on the British jazz scene, BBC Young Jazz Musician 2022 reaches its climax with a live final at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre on Saturday 19 November, when the five shortlisted finalists – aged 20 to 23 - showc

St Helens-born actor Michael Parr – best known for his role as an Emmerdale bad boy – came home to perform in his hometown last night in the raucous comedy Rita, Sue & Bob Too! receiving a rapturous welcome.