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Following the success of last year’s glitterfest, Olivier Award-winning improvisers The Showstoppers are presenting the ‘Alternative Eurovision Song Contest’ for a second year on Saturday 15 May.

THE TURNIP FIELD is a perfect piece of heartrending, funny theatre just right as we emerge from lockdown and theatres are able to welcome audiences once again.

As lockdown begins to ease, David Baddiel and a host of the UK’s best comedians have opted to share some of the NHS’ important public health messaging via the medium of… a spoken-word-poetry adaptation of Bohemian Rhapsody, filmed in black and white, over some piano music.

The acclaimed Judy & Liza will bring the real-life story of mother and daughter stars Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli to audiences at the famous Brighton Fringe this summer.

Giffords Circus returns to London this summer with its long-awaited production The Hooley, playing at Chiswick House and Gardens from Thursday 24th June – Sunday 11th July.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today confirmed initial principal casting for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, which plays 31 July – 25 September.

For the first time in its 120-year history, Wigmore Hall will take music out into the open air by staging three free ticketed concerts for families on bank holiday Sunday 30th May, launching the four-day celebration of the hall's 120th anniversary.

The Royal Opera House announces that David Ross has stepped down as Chair of the Royal Opera House's Board of Trustees, effective from today.

This summer, Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery presents a new body of work by contemporary British artist Julian Opie.

From the team behind The Great Gatsby, the UK’s longest running immersive show, Doctor Who Time Fracture will preview from 26 May.

Festivals are back this summer after the Government gave live entertainment the green light to go ahead – and the Bowdonbury Festival will be one of the first in the country to welcome visitors.

Now at an intimate event in the West End she promises to share her biggest secrets and lift the lid on what it was really like working withthe biggest pop and movie stars in 'An Evening with Arlene Phillips' at the Duchess Theatre on Monday 7 June.

In May 2020, when Tron Theatre Company postponed their beloved pantomime, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the company did not envisage being in the same position in 2021.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie's UK tour will recommence in September 2021.

The beloved Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will once again tour the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on 25 November 2021 booking through to 12 November 2022, with further dates to be announced.

A captivating celebration of the life and music of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon will return to the British stage this summer for a series of UK tour dates including the prestigious Brighton Fringe.

My Night with Reg will run from 7 July – 21 August 2021, with opening night on Tuesday 13 July.

British Comedy Award winning star of The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner Simon Bird has unveiled his debut stand-up special, ‘Debrief’, which is available to watch exclusively on Channel 4’s streaming service All 4 from 00:01am on Friday 14th May.

With the final audio play of season one, CUNCH, to be released on 20 May, 45North today announces the second season of the audio play series Written on the Waves.

The enchanting world of CBeebies' hit animated series Sarah & Duck returns to theatres this month!

The English National Opera has extended its free ticket scheme to anyone under 21, beginning next season.

Under The Mask is the extraordinary debut play by Shaan Sahota, inspired by her experiences as a frontline doctor during the Covid pandemic in 2020.

Up until spring 2020, Stephanou was the Producer at Paines Plough where she was responsible for the organisation's festivals and touring work.

Watford Palace Theatre is about to reopen and has used the lockdown as an opportunity to build exciting new collaborations and fresh thinking, bringing the company back bigger and better than ever.

Brand new family theatre show, Dragons and Mythical Beasts, written by Derek Bond, today announces casting for its forthcoming UK Tour and summer season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London.