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Full Cast Set for Amy Leach's BRASSED OFF at Leeds Playhouse

Full Cast Set for Amy Leach's BRASSED OFF at Leeds Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Olivier Award‑nominated and UK Theatre Awards winner Amy Leach.
Review: BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: THE SHAPE OF THINGS UNDONE (an audio-only piece)

Review: BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: THE SHAPE OF THINGS UNDONE (an audio-only piece)

by Caroline Cronin — May 8, 2026
The concept of an audio-only theatrical experience is an intriguing one.
THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC Will Come to Cornwall's United Downs Raceway

THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC Will Come to Cornwall's United Downs Raceway

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Wildworks announced the return of THE KNEEBONE CADILLAC, written by Carl Grose and directed by Kyla Goodey, at United Downs Raceway in Cornwall following its sold-out 2024 run.
Counterminers' AS YET UNSCENE Writing Programme Returns With Funding

Counterminers' AS YET UNSCENE Writing Programme Returns With Funding

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Counterminers CIC and King's Head Theatre announced the return of AS YET UNSCENE, a writing programme now backed by Arts Council England funding, making workshops free and expanding to two showcases.
Durham Pride Signs Equity Agreement Setting Pay Minimums for Performers

Durham Pride Signs Equity Agreement Setting Pay Minimums for Performers

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Durham Pride has signed a collective agreement with Equity, the trade union representing 50,000 performers, establishing minimum standards for pay, terms, and conditions — one of the first such Pride agreements brokered by the union in the UK.
TWELVE ANGRY MEN Will Embark on UK Tour

TWELVE ANGRY MEN Will Embark on UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2026
Bill Kenwright Ltd's acclaimed West End production of TWELVE ANGRY MEN will tour the UK this autumn, led by Gray O'Brien, Bill Ward, Ricky Norwood, Tristan Gemmill, and Ben Nealon in Reginald Rose's classic courtroom drama.
ALTERNATE VERSES Showcase Curated by Hackney Empire Young Producers Set for SXSW Lond

ALTERNATE VERSES Showcase Curated by Hackney Empire Young Producers Set for SXSW London 2026

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Hackney Empire's Young Producers, aged 14–21, will co-curate ALTERNATE VERSES, an official SXSW London music showcase featuring artists including Alana Bubba, V.
FRANKENSTEIN to be Presented at Greenwich Theatre With Cast of 38

FRANKENSTEIN to be Presented at Greenwich Theatre With Cast of 38

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
A reimagined production of Frankenstein is coming to Greenwich Theatre, performed by 38 young actors and musicians.
Circus Abyssinia and More to Headline Woolwich Works New Circus & Cabaret Season

Circus Abyssinia and More to Headline Woolwich Works New Circus & Cabaret Season

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Woolwich Works will present a new circus and cabaret programme for its Royal Arsenal venue in South East London, led by programmer Ade Berry, formerly of Jacksons Lane.
CAMDENWALLA Will Bring Real Stories of Camden's Bangladeshi Community to the Stage

CAMDENWALLA Will Bring Real Stories of Camden's Bangladeshi Community to the Stage

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
CAMDENWALLA, a new play based on real testimony from Camden's Bangladeshi community, will run at Camden People's Theatre, following volunteers of the Camden Monitoring Project who organized against racist violence in 1990s North London.
ZOG Stage Adaptation Will Come to London's Cadogan Hall for Summer Run

ZOG Stage Adaptation Will Come to London's Cadogan Hall for Summer Run

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Freckle Productions will present ZOG at London's Cadogan Hall, marking the company's sixth summer residency at the venue.
Full Cast Set for ATLANTIS at Theatr Clwyd and Chichester’s Minerva Theatre

Full Cast Set for ATLANTIS at Theatr Clwyd and Chichester’s Minerva Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Full casting is announced for ATLANTIS, Emily White's George Devine Award-winning play about a Welsh coastal community facing climate displacement, co-produced by Theatr Clwyd and Chichester Festival Theatre.
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE Adds New UK Tour Dates

CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE Adds New UK Tour Dates

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE has confirmed additional UK tour dates, expanding its run to include Aberdeen, Sheffield, Bristol, London, and Stockton, alongside previously announced cities.
SURINDERELLA Pantomime Will Come to Stratford East

SURINDERELLA Pantomime Will Come to Stratford East

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Rifco Theatre Company's SURINDERELLA, a British South Asian retelling of Cinderella written by Pravesh Kumar MBE with music by PBN, will run at Stratford East, directed by Ameet Chana.
Comedy Duo Amy Nic & Lulu Simons Will Bring WORK IN PROGRESS (AND OTHER LIES) to Parr

Comedy Duo Amy Nic & Lulu Simons Will Bring WORK IN PROGRESS (AND OTHER LIES) to Parr Hall

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
North west comics Amy Nic and Lulu Simons will present a double-bill stand-up show at Parr Hall in Warrington, blending caravan park tales and Spice Girls-inspired material as both performers test out new work.
RIVALS Star Victoria Smurfit Named New President of UK Sight Loss Charity RNIB

RIVALS Star Victoria Smurfit Named New President of UK Sight Loss Charity RNIB

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Actor Victoria Smurfit, known for her role in RIVALS, has been appointed President of the Royal National Institute of Blind People, succeeding Dame Gail Ronson DBE after 14 years of service.
Full Cast Set for 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL UK Tour

Full Cast Set for 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, led by Jessica Martin as Roz and Tim Rogers as Hart, with the production marking Landmark Theatres' first in-house national tour.
Cast Set for NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Cast Set for NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Rose Shalloo will lead the cast of the Olivier Award-winning play NELL GWYNN at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, in a co-production from Storyhouse, Shakespeare North Playhouse, and Theatre by the Lake.
Elmhurst Ballet School Will Host BREAKING BARRES Gala

Elmhurst Ballet School Will Host BREAKING BARRES Gala

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Elmhurst Ballet School will host its Summer Gala in partnership with Birmingham restaurant Cylla, launching Breaking Barres, an initiative addressing barriers faced by Black and global majority dancers in the professional ballet industry.
Without Walls Will Present Ten New Outdoor Arts Commissions Across England

Without Walls Will Present Ten New Outdoor Arts Commissions Across England

by BWW News Desk — May 7, 2026
Without Walls is bringing ten new free outdoor commissions to festivals across England, covering theatre, dance, music, and wire walking, with themes ranging from female empowerment to the climate emergency.
Mary Kate O'Flanagan to Bring MAKING A SHOW OF MYSELF To London For UK Debut

Mary Kate O'Flanagan to Bring MAKING A SHOW OF MYSELF To London For UK Debut

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
Mary Kate O'Flanagan's solo show Making a Show of Myself will make its UK debut at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, following a sold-out Off-Broadway run at Irish Repertory Theatre and an Outer Critics Circle nomination.
Mischief's THESPIANS Will Embark on UK Tour

Mischief's THESPIANS Will Embark on UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2026
HOME Manchester, JPT Productions, and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present THESPIANS, a new production from Mischief, the company behind the hit comedy franchise.
Pleasance Theatre Trust Expands 2026 Fringe Programme With 95 New Shows

Pleasance Theatre Trust Expands 2026 Fringe Programme With 95 New Shows

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Pleasance Theatre Trust has added 95 new shows to its Edinburgh Fringe programme, featuring Tim Vine, Alex Edelman, and Flo & Joan among the highlights spanning comedy, theatre, and new writing.
Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Will Come to London's Bridewell Theatre

Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Will Come to London's Bridewell Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Sedos will stage Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY at the Bridewell Theatre, transforming the venue into Bobby's apartment for an immersive production directed by Emily Phillips.
Ruby Hughes and Ian Shaw Will Lead Newbury Spring Festival Highlights

Ruby Hughes and Ian Shaw Will Lead Newbury Spring Festival Highlights

by BWW News Desk — May 5, 2026
Newbury Spring Festival, now in its 47th year, will present over 45 events across West Berkshire, featuring soprano Ruby Hughes and jazz artist Ian Shaw among its chamber and intimate concert highlights.

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