UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 33

Multi-award winning comedian Phil Ellis has added extra dates to his biggest tour ever with his brand new show, 'Bath Mat'.

An all-day celebration of grassroots talent will return to Parr Hall in the New Year when Warrington Music Festival's popular ‘Winter Showcase' takes to the stage.

The new cast members for the 2026 UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 A GHOST STORY have been announced, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in 2026.

Award-winning disability arts charity DaDa have announced the launch of DDFI Extra – a new winter arts programme running throughout Disability History Month 2025 and into the New Year.

Hackney Empire has released the first rehearsal images from its 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe.

TuckShop will present the fifth anniversary edition of its all-drag pantomime SNOW WHITE in London’s West End from 15 December 2025 through 4 January 2026.

With just two weeks to curtain up, final touches are being made to the beautifully reimagined auditorium, and anticipation is building across the city for the return of one of Cambridge's most cherished cultural landmarks.

Rowan Armitt-Brewster, Adam Norton, Liam Bradbury, Max Rizzo and Tish Weinman will be performing in the musical comedy BOYS IN THE BUFF.

The Gardening Club will return to London this month following its sold-out September debut.

Stone Roses bassist Mani will be heading to Parr Hall next year to share behind-the-scenes stories of his time with one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years.

OffWestEnd Award nominated Darkie Armo Girl, written and performed by Karine Bedrossian, will return to the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season.

Birmingham Hippodrome's New Work & Artist Development Department has announced Origins Festival: Celebrating New Work, a week-long festival taking place in May 2026.

Starring Wallis Currie-Wood, a new dramatisation of the life of Kate Chase will draw parallels between 19th and 21st century America, and the glass ceiling that's yet to be smashed in American politics.

Glyndebourne will launch a new apprenticeship programme designed to expand pathways into technical and production roles within the performing arts.

Polka Theatre has announced new programming for Spring/Summer 2026, including premieres of THE RAPPING PRINCESS and TORTOISE AND THE HARE.

The Society for Theatre Research has announced that Gary Naylor and Kevin Wilson will serve as joint administrators of the 2026 STR Theatre Book Prize, taking over from longtime administrator Howard Loxton.

Half Moon has revealed that actor Hammed Animashaun has become an official Patron of the organisation.

Pentabus has named writer and performer Sid Sagar as the new 2025 Jerwood Writer in Residence at Pentabus.

An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming production of The Red Shoes.

Born from the need for a welcoming venue dedicated to developing new work in the North West, The Engine Room transforms an industrial landmark into a hub of imagination and expression.

Hofesh Shechter Company has announced the eight dancers selected to join the prestigious company, Shechter II, performing Shechter’s compelling new work IN THE BRAIN.

The Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced the rest of its in-house productions for 2026.

Patricia Highsmith's psychological thriller The Talented Mr Ripley was published 70 years ago, but remains fascinating due to her brilliant writing, but also movie and Netflix versions that have kept the story alive.

Bristol Riverside Theatre will present the world premiere of The Nice List, a new musical featuring a book and lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz and music by Gary Adler.

This year, The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath marks its 20th anniversary with an ambitious year-long arts programme inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless The Secret Garden.