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Lachlan Werner, a rising LGBT+ comedian, will be performing a totally new spin on ventriloquism at London Horror Festival 2021.

DIRT is the fresh, grimy, youthful energy of London, exploring the climate emergency from the point of view of Lewisham's diverse communities, a choir of voices jostling to tell their story, fusing tales from the past with plans and hopes for the future.

Storyhouse have announced that a stage packed with kids, dogs and feelgood songs is going be the main feature of Christmas this year in Chester.

A wildly funny new musical is taking a peek through the bushes to discover and celebrate Vauxhall's history as a hedonistic playground.

Steve Mannix, Executive Director and Tracey Childs, Executive Producer of the Mercury Theatre, which reopened this summer, following an £11.

Gillian Dean (Crystal Clear, Old Red Lion; Home Fires, ITV) and Robin Paley Yorke (My Darling Christopher, Hot Coals) have been cast in the premiere of States of Mind, which penetrates the dark heart of Shakespeare's sensationally successful poem, Venus and Adonis.

A host of West End musical performers are set to descend on Grangemouth for the sixth annual concert A West End Christmas In Falkirk! 

A panto streamed online earlier this year is being brought to life to entertain families this October half-term – with hundreds of tickets also being donated to frontline NHS workers in St Helens.

From Freedom Studios, the producers of the acclaimed Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile and Brief Encounters at Bradford Interchange and CARBON: Imagineering, comes Aaliyah: After Antigone, the premiere of Kamal Kaan's new contemporary adaptation of Sophocles' Greek tale, examining the fragile nature

Celebrating its 30th Birthday and a return to live performances, Kali Theatre presents HOME - a week of script-in-hand productions of six cutting-edge new plays commissioned by the company to explore, challenge, and reimagine ideas of 'home'.

Creative Learning at Theatre Royal Brighton runs an exciting programme of  workshops, performances, talks, tours and events alongside the fabulous shows on Theatre Royal Brighton's stage.

Reading Rep Opening Gala marked the official opening of Reading’s new cultural arts hub, following a two-year build and fundraising campaign which raised over £1 million to build the new theatre.

As the world première production of Kaite O'Reilly's Missing Julie opens at Theatr Clwyd, Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and Executive Director Liam Evans-Ford today announce the cast for the world première production of Tim Price's Isla.

Chief Executive, Sarah Holmes, and Artistic Director, Peter Rowe, have announced that they will be stepping down from the leadership of the New Wolsey Theatre at the end of March next year after 21 years in charge.

The mini big band, Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, return to Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 9 October with their new show - Legends of Swing.

Kattam Katti is a new dance/theatre performance from Pagrav Dance Company created by Urja Desai Thakore (recently a BBC Young Dancer choreographer) that transports its audience to Uttarayan, the world-famous kite festival that takes place in Gujarat, North India.

As part of The Theatre on the Downs, The Wardrobe Ensemble have announced the winners of their  brand-new commission of for artists based in South West England to develop two new pieces of  theatre via an open call.

Comedian Gary Delaney has announced a second Warrington show as part of his new tour due to popular demand.

Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated stand-up Olga Koch has kicked off her UK wide tour Homecoming.

The Donmar Warehouse is presenting Cordelia Lynn’s Love and Other Acts of Violence¸ which marks the venue’s reopening following its completion of essential building works.

Swipe Right Theatre today announce the UK tour of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 musical hit Scream Phone written and performed by Natasha Granger (Melody) and Kerrie Thomason (Janice) with further cast to be announced.

Today, Nottingham Playhouse continues its first full season since the start of the pandemic with three announcements - the award of Theatre of Sanctuary Status, the extension of its digital programme and an addition to its ongoing production work.

Mercury Theatre today announces full cast for Sirens by award-winning playwright Kenny Emson, which launches the Mercury Originals programme showcasing ground-breaking new plays by local writers.

Alexandra Palace has confirmed that its much-loved annual Fireworks Festival will be returning this winter, following an enforced year off in 2020.

Circus 1903 has announced a world-class line-up of performers from across the globe who are limbering up for their anticipated third Christmas Season at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.