UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 335

In March 2020, theatres, community centres and arts venues across the UK went dark, disconnecting audiences and theatre artists.

Olivier Award-nominee Maiya Quansah-Breed (Six, Rent) and Billy Luke Nevers (& Juliet, Jesus Christ Superstar) will star in the world premiere of Dominic Powell's musical revue The Love Revue at London's Phoenix Arts Club.

In a new translation by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, this witty and enchanting edition of the medieval debate poem will be directed by John Tiffany and read by Maxine Peake and Meera Syal with Simon Armitage.

Novak spins her material on the femininity of the penis and the stoicism of the vulva into an unexpectedly philosophical show that's part feminist outcry, part coming-of-age tale of triumph.

South Korean theatre-maker and composer Jaha Koo's intelligent and visually arresting documentary theatre performance — The History of Korean Western Theatre — seamlessly interweaves the personal and the political to shed new light on self-censorship and authenticity.

Acclaimed writer and director Cal McCrystal, returns to the helm for the eleventh year following the success of last year's The Hooley, along with veteran Giffords  musical director James Keay and award winning set and costume designer takis, to faithfully continue circus co-founder and producer Ne

Brand new images have been released of the iconic Hackney Empire Auditorium, as part of the venue's 120th birthday celebrations.

One of the UK’s finest comedy duos, they now gear up to bring you encore performances of all six of their critically-acclaimed hour-long shows (in chronological order) featuring support from some of the best stand-ups in the country (to be announced).

The incredible full programme has been announced for Back to Live, a unique children’s festival from four Sussex seaside venues - Komedia, Ropetackle, Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) and The Old Market (TOM).

The Gaiety Musical Theatre Festival has announced the full main stage line up for this year's festival at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire.

Who is Junk? Is he a salesman? Addict? High-flyer? ‘786’? ‘Little divie’? At this moment he faces the alluring promise of a 48-storey plummet from the balcony of a glittering hotel.

This March, join The Royal Opera for Rigoletto, broadcast from London to 779 cinemas in 17 countries across the world.

A unique performance which takes Muhammad Ali's incredible life story and translates it through movement and performance art is to make its debut in Warrington.

Rehearsals are well underway at Staffordshire's New Vic Theatre for the much-anticipated stage production of Marvellous - the remarkable story of Stoke City FC kit man, clown and all-round hero, Neil 'Nello' Baldwin.

Today Wilton’s Music Hall announces a spectacular new season for April-August 2022, with an impressive array of world-class theatre, music and opera shows in collaboration with a variety of distinguished production companies and talent.

This February, EastEnders legends Adam Woodyatt and Laurie Brett (better known on screen as Ian and Jane Beale) reunite at the Belgrade Theatre for Peter James' Looking Good Dead.

Strange Fish Theatre Company will present Dev's Army by Stuart D.

A coming of age tale navigating class, friendship and new surroundings, SORRY, YOU’RE NOT A WINNER will debut at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 24 February for a limited 2 week run before touring around the UK, including Bristol and Newcastle with further dates to be announced.

This internationally acclaimed performance event - already performed over 40 times in six countries, and featuring more than 400 participants, many of whom have never been on stage before - is coming to Rotherham (24 & 25 February), Huddersfield (19 March) and South Norwood in London (March 27).

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch announce casting for the 10th anniversary production of Tom Wells award- winning, irresistibly funny and tender play, The Kitchen Sink (17 Mar - 2 Apr 2022).

Liverpool's North Docks will play host to a brand new immersive, satirical theatre production inspired by the peep shows of Amsterdam this February.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for The Merchant of Venice, performed in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, directed by Abigail Graham and designed by Sarah Beaton.

The undisputable icon of the avant-garde, David Hoyle stars in the world premiere, cinematic theatrical reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler.

From Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 March Leicester's Curve theatre will present its annual New Work Festival, celebrating talent from across the Midlands.

Pleasance is kicking 2022 off as they mean to go on with ten amazing shows going on sale for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme for those keen to start their planning.