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Liverpool's Epstein Theatre reopens its doors next month – and the much-loved venue is promising audiences a season full of sparkling entertainment to mark its return.

Santa Must Die! is a raucous new gig theatre show for the gig economy at the most difficult time of the year!  This production by archipelago, written by Rosie MacPherson, with performers Rhian Liu and Robin Ravi is a different kind of festive story about when Christmas is all work and no play.

As the first statement from new Artistic Director Angharad Jones, New Perspectives in collaboration with Nottingham's Nonsuch Studios are presenting a script-in-hand reading of Lucy Kirkwood's Maryland, a 30-minute response to the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa that was written in just tw

Journey into Aladdin's Cave at the Civic Suite Wandsworth for the very first time this Christmas.

The cast is Keisher Downie (Tina The Musical West End), Emma Odell (Mamma Mia UK and International Tour, Kinky Boots West End), Jade Samuels (Doctors BBC), Emma Williams (four time Olivier Award nominee for Mrs Henderson Presents, Zorro, Love Story and Half A Sixpence) and Belinda Wollaston (Fla

Olivier Award winning star of the West End production of Hamilton Giles Terera brings his exciting song cycle to audiences around the world, streaming on demand on BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theatre.

From the maker of the smash hit We've Got Each Other comes an epic and personal spectacle made by six people of Coventry, a local creative team and Orchestra of the Swan.

In response to COVID cases within the cast, and to ensure cast, creative team and public are kept safe, Bristol Old Vic has delayed the start of previews for Robin Hood and postponed the Press Night for one week.

Over the course of the day, students from the seven schools of the organising committee will share interviews, discussions, rehearsal and performance footage to offer a unique insight into the world of professional ballet and dance training.

The Forest by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton, with direction by Jonathan Kent, will run from 4 February until 12 March.

This Christmas, award-winning family theatre-makers Wrongsemble present The Snow Queen, a co-production with the Albany and ARC Stockton Arts Centre.

Mary Chater, Alexander Knox, John McAndrew, Lena Robin, Peter Tate and Alex Wilson star in Shakespeare in Italy’s new six-character version of one of William Shakespeare’s most notable and controversial tales, The Merchant of Venice.

Julia, a dance and video artist at Liverpool Hope University, immersed herself in artistic projects as a way to make sense of what she had been going through.

Tom Brace will bring his unique blend of comedy and magic to the Underbelly Speigeltent, Leicester Square on 11 December at 2pm as part of Underbelly’s Christmas in Leicester Square festival.

The Royal Opera House has released a statement on the Inquest into the death of Liam Scarlett.

As COP26 draws to a close, Complicité, People's Palace Projects and IFAX (Indigenous Association of Upper Xingu) are calling an emergency gathering in response.

Artistic Director of Reading Rep Paul Stacey directs Beth Eyre, Dave Fishley, Samuel Kyi, Rose McPhilemy and Rick Romero in this family friendly production set on the cobbled streets of Reading.

New rehearsal images have been released from THE JUNGLE BOOK, the new musical version of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale adapted and directed by Tom Jackson Greaves.

The Kings Theatre Portsmouth is delighted to announce that its in-house team will be producing Titanic the Musical in 2022, showcasing the best local talent Portsmouth has to offer, with audition registration now open.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Mercury Theatre’s first pantomime in its newly refurbished building Aladdin, written by Andrew Pollard with direction from the Theatre’s Creative Director Ryan McBryde.

Armed with a state education, a karaoke machine and a dance mat, an unrehearsed guest performer takes a nostalgic romp through the last 20 years of education and pop music.

We all know Christmas is just around the corner when Centre:Mk heralds the festive season with the Santa's Parade and Grotto opening.

Karen from Finance – star of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under – and drag King Richard Energy –will complete the cast of DICK WHITTINGTON, the new all drag West End pantomime from TuckShop – the UK's only specialist production company devoted all things drag – playing at The Phoenix Theatre th

Maddie, which will debut at The Arcola's 'Today I Am Wiser Festival', tells the story of 'old soul' Maddie who, accompanied by memories of Abey-Baby the cat and irregular texts from her Mum, returns from the coast to London, searching for happiness and answers in places she has been trying to esca

The critically acclaimed, landmark Chichester Festival Theatre production of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S SOUTH PACIFIC will open at Manchester Opera House on 16 July 2022 ahead of a season at Sadler's Wells, London from 27 July to 28 August 2022 (with a press night on 4 August 2022), before embarking on