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Photos: BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal

Photos: BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
The world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL will open at Lowry, Salford and 20 May at Curve, Leicester.
Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV

Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Natasha MacAller, Wife of Michael Crawford, Releases New Book 'The Apothecary Chef'

Natasha MacAller, Wife of Michael Crawford, Releases New Book 'The Apothecary Chef'

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Former ballerina and acclaimed author Natasha MacAller, wife of Michael Crawford, has released her third culinary work, The Apothecary Chef.
Applications Open For Inaugural Great British Theatres Awards

Applications Open For Inaugural Great British Theatres Awards

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Theatres Trust launched submissions for its inaugural Great British Theatres Awards, celebrating venues that support performing arts and communities.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday in Stratford-upon-Av

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday in Stratford-upon-Avon

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will join local schools and organizations for a birthday parade through Stratford-upon-Avon, plus scenes from ROMEO & JULIET, guided tours, and free access to New Place Gardens.
Sadler's Wells Will Host Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance This May

Sadler's Wells Will Host Hip-Hop, Ballet, and Contemporary Dance This May

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Sadler's Wells will present a packed season including the Breakin' Convention Festival, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Northern Ballet's GENTLEMAN JACK, and Dada Masilo's HAMLET across its London venues.
MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, and More Set For Birmingham Hippodrome's

MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, and More Set For Birmingham Hippodrome's 2026-27 Season

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Birmingham Hippodrome announced a new lineup including MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLA, THE FULL MONTY, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, MRS.
Helen Shute Appointed CEO of English National Opera and London Coliseum

Helen Shute Appointed CEO of English National Opera and London Coliseum

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
English National Opera announced Helen Shute, current CEO of Rambert, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Maria Friedman Will Lead KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at Hampstead Theatre

Maria Friedman Will Lead KIMBERLY AKIMBO European Premiere at Hampstead Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Three-time Olivier Award winner Maria Friedman will star as Kimberly in the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Michael Longhurst.
SLIDESHOW Will Come to London's Etcetera Theatre

SLIDESHOW Will Come to London's Etcetera Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2026
Steve Silverman's SLIDESHOW, a monthly show featuring rotating guest performers sharing personal slides, is coming to Etcetera Theatre in Camden after years of success in Los Angeles.
Michael Rosen Celebrates 80th Birthday With NICE! National Tour

Michael Rosen Celebrates 80th Birthday With NICE! National Tour

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Michael Rosen will launch his Nice! national tour in the UK.
Guest Blog: Ben Pettitt Wade on Ten Years of MEET FRED: Puppetry, Inclusivity and Neu

Guest Blog: Ben Pettitt Wade on Ten Years of MEET FRED: Puppetry, Inclusivity and Neurodiversity

by Guest Author — April 15, 2026
Ten years ago, we introduced the world to a two-foot puppet made of cloth at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe.
DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES Will Embark on UK Tour

DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES Will Embark on UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES: LILY'S STORY will embark on its first UK nationwide tour, with Benidorm star Crissy Rock heading the all-female cast across 18 venues.
Noël Coward's Own Piano Will Be Featured in Reading Rep's PRIVATE LIVES

Noël Coward's Own Piano Will Be Featured in Reading Rep's PRIVATE LIVES

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
A Bluthner baby grand once owned by theatre producer Binkie Beaumont and played by Noël Coward and Ivor Novello features in Reading Rep Theatre's production of PRIVATE LIVES, on loan from the family of composer Ted Dicks.
ALBATROSS Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in April

ALBATROSS Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in April

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Menagerie Theatre's ALBATROSS, written by Bruntwood Prize winner Martha Loader, will tour the UK before a London run at Omnibus Theatre, following a glaciologist and her mother navigating secrets against a climate crisis backdrop.
Headfirst Acrobats Will Perform Two Shows at Brighton Fringe

Headfirst Acrobats Will Perform Two Shows at Brighton Fringe

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Australian acrobatic company Headfirst Acrobats will present GODZ and ALL STAR CIRCUS at Brighton Fringe's Spiegelgardens, ahead of a return engagement at London's Sadler's Wells.
Claybody Theatre Awarded £150k For The Dipping House Improvements

Claybody Theatre Awarded £150k For The Dipping House Improvements

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Claybody Theatre received £150,000 from Arts Council England's Creative Foundations Fund for upgrades to The Dipping House, a found space venue on Stoke-on-Trent's former Spode Factory Site.
Cast Set For THE RAPPING PRINCESS World Premiere at the Polka Theatre

Cast Set For THE RAPPING PRINCESS World Premiere at the Polka Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Polka Theatre announced casting for THE RAPPING PRINCESS, a world premiere stage adaptation of Hannah Lee and Allen Fatimaharan's book, with Anu Akinseye leading as Shiloh, alongside a May Half-Term programme of workshops.
Phoenix Dance Theatre Returns This June With A New Mixed Bill INTERPLAY at Sadler’s

Phoenix Dance Theatre Returns This June With A New Mixed Bill INTERPLAY at Sadler’s Wells East

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
This June, Phoenix Dance Theatre will return following their sell-out 2025 production Inside Giovanni's Room, presenting a new mixed bill, Interplay, running at Sadler's Wells East.
Joe Pasquale Will Lead CINDERELLA at Orchard Theatre in Dartford

Joe Pasquale Will Lead CINDERELLA at Orchard Theatre in Dartford

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Joe Pasquale will return to Dartford's newly refurbished Orchard Theatre to star in CINDERELLA, produced by Imagine Theatre.
Full Cast Set for World Premiere of THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE at Buxton Opera House

Full Cast Set for World Premiere of THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE at Buxton Opera House

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2026
Cahoots NI and Buxton Opera House announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE, a family production blending live magic, puppetry, and original music, with a New York engagement to follow.
EDEN 2.0 / AFTER MY BREATH, COSÌ FAN TUTTE?!, DIDO AND AENEAS & More Set For Grimebo

EDEN 2.0 / AFTER MY BREATH, COSÌ FAN TUTTE?!, DIDO AND AENEAS & More Set For Grimeborn Opera Festival 2026

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
London's Arcola Theatre will present the GRIMEBORN OPERA FESTIVAL, featuring productions exploring migrant worker exploitation, climate activism, and political violence alongside new stagings of Handel's GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO and RINALDO.
IT COMES IN WAVES Will Come to Eastern Angles Theatre Company

IT COMES IN WAVES Will Come to Eastern Angles Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Eastern Angles Theatre Company announced the cast for IT COMES IN WAVES, a new comedy drama by James McDermott exploring grief and loss, starring Ben Nealon, Meg Artherton, and Erin Geraghty.
Nabihah Iqbal's IMAGINED, ETERNAL. Will Premiere at Goodwood Art Foundation in May

Nabihah Iqbal's IMAGINED, ETERNAL. Will Premiere at Goodwood Art Foundation in May

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
Goodwood Art Foundation has announced the world premiere of Imagined, Eternal.
World Premiere of MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG Will Come to the Watermill Theatre

World Premiere of MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG Will Come to the Watermill Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 14, 2026
The Watermill Theatre announced a world premiere stage adaptation of Reverend Richard Coles' mystery novel MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG, adapted by Paul Hart and Shaun McKenna.

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