UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 719

Stand-up veteran Simon Evans, known for his thought-provoking, riveting and ever-so-clever performances, is bringing his wit and wisdom to Swindon Arts Centre today, 3rd November, as part of his Genius 2.

A hilarious, award-winning, joyful, buoyant, gleeful, slightly silly, sugar-coated, unrelenting and completely super happy musical.

Professional theatre is coming to Exeter's city centre in spectacular style in the new year!

New young writer/director AJ presents his one woman play, AISHA, which through rhythmic verse, heavily influenced by contemporary spoken word, discusses the practice and repercussions of child marriage; a practice still perpetrated in the UK, with the Home Office estimating that between 5,000 and 8,

The third workshop in The Dare Tactics 4th Season, Wonder Boi, book, music, and lyrics by J.

St Luke's "Bombed-Out" Church will be turned into a Winter Wonderland this festive season - and organisers have today revealed the artists who will transform the much-loved Liverpool landmark and its grounds in a way which has never been seen before.

Excitement is steadily gathering for Cheshire Fest 2019, and organisers have today announced a new wave of incredible acts added to the Summer line-up.

The first images from the 42nd annual Thursford Christmas Spectacular have today been released showing the 130-strong cast in full swing.

50 years after designing his very first pantomime at the Belgrade Theatre in 1968, acclaimed designer Terry Parsons is back in Coventry this year to work on Sleeping Beauty, his own 50th anniversary coinciding with the Belgrade's 60th.

A 1930s comedy for Christmas, Jeannie by rediscovered female playwright Aimee Stuart will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four-week limited season on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 29 November and Friday, 30 November 2018 at 7.

Selladoor Worldwide has announced the launch of Selladoor Creation - a brand new platform for new writers to showcase and develop their work with the backing of one of the UK's leading theatre producers.

Badac Theatre's The Journey is a compelling, fearless, intense and immersive slice of drama that is true to the experiences of refugees from across the globe fleeing conflict and, sometimes, certain death.

Badac Theatre's The Journey is a compelling, fearless, intense and immersive slice of drama that is true to the experiences of refugees from across the globe fleeing conflict and, sometimes, certain death.

Homotopia 2018 is just a fortnight away and final preparations are being made for this year's fabulous festival.

Based on a true story from World War Two, 'Star Of Strait Street' takes us back to the wild days of Valletta's notorious red-light district.

Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml, a poignant and hilarious look at the up and downs of love, marriage and the bedroom, has been a smash hit in the US, Canada, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovenia, Germany, Mexico, and Iceland, and in Poland it continues to run in rep with over 300 performances.

Broadcasting legend and certified national treasure Sir Michael Parkinson is celebrating some of the defining moments of his stellar interviewing career with a UK tour which comes to St Helens Theatre Royal next summer, and tickets go on-sale Friday 2 November.

Cast announced for triple Oliver Award-winner Mike Bartlett's brand new play SNOWFLAKE this Christmas at Oxford's Old Fire Station, featuring:

It is nothing short of a global phenomenon.

Improbable's 14th annual unconventional convention for performing arts people, Devoted & Disgruntled will take place on Saturday 26, Sunday 27 and Monday 28 January 2019 at Royal & Derngate, Northampton.

Michael Grandage today announces the recipients of the third annual MGCfutures Bursaries awarded across a range of theatrical disciplines including directing, writing, producing, designing, composing, choreography and performance makers.

Having been working together for the past four years, two of Wolverhampton's highest profile venues, the Grand Theatre and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC have agreed to further strengthen their link for a fifth season.

Comedy, circus and music are on the programme as St Helens Theatre Royal as the venue gears up for a November to remember.

Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester presents the musical revue Putting it Together.

Nightlab: Volume 2 will provide an intimate insight into the past, present and future of UK club culture, with a double bill of discussions featuring dance music royalty - DJ Greg Wilson and A Guy Called Gerald - as well as the individuals and collectives shaping nightlife today - from Pxssy Palace