UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 80

Blood Wedding by Barney Norris opens this week, receiving its London Premiere at Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre from Wednesday 30 April – Saturday 24 May, presented by Two’s Company and Karl Sydow in association with Tilly Films.

the american vicarious will returns to London's Stone Nest with the world premiere of Fight for America (FFA!), a genre-defying wargaming event that explores the gamification of American politics and the legacy of the Capitol riot.

Following the success of its inaugural artist takeover in 2024, Shoreditch Town Hall will announce the return of Summer in The Ditch.

Following a 22-year tenure as Music Director, Antonio Pappano becomes the first Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, effective immediately.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Studio is set to stage the world première of This Is A Gift, a new play by Edinburgh-based Icelandic playwright and director Kolbrún Björt Sigfúsdóttir, set in Leith.

The life and work of legendary Liverpool musician and peace campaigner John Lennon is being celebrated in a new live stage show which embarks on a major UK tour this month.

Iona Bremner Productions and Theatre503 will present Derry Boys, a brand new play from emerging Irish writer Niall McCarthy, directed by Andy McLeod.

Actor and musician Max Runham has been cast in Kick It Anywhere’s upcoming production of Brixton Calling, the world premiere of an electric new play with a live soundtrack of reggae, punk, rock and rave.

Almost 30 new and emerging bands and artists will be in the spotlight when Warrington Music Festival returns at the end of May.

Prepare for a night of theatrical magic, outrageous characters, and twisted pop songs as the internationally acclaimed New Zealand theatre company Slightly Isolated Dog brings its riotous production, The Trojan War, to Riverside Theatres.

The internationally acclaimed show The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody has announced its full cast and hosts ahead of its highly-anticipated London premiere at Riverside Studios, opening on 2 May and with a gala night on May the Fourth.

Queer Theatre has announced Adèle Anderson as their newest patron.

In a historic move that honours the rich cultural heritage of the city, New Theatre Royal (NTR) has officially joined The Kings Theatre Portsmouth and will operate under a group leadership team led by CEO Richard Pearce, with Damon Repton.

Hundreds of young people who've been in care will be offered connection, community and life skills, through a drama programme expanding its reach thanks to new funding.

Cloudburst Productions has announced the London run of A Manchester Anthem at Riverside Studios (Studio 3), following its successful sell-out seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 and VAULT Festival 2023.

Award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye (The Price of Everything; Instructions for Border Crossing) will returns with his first solo show in seven years, Imaginary Friends.

The Big Free Fringe Weekend, a weekend of free, family-friendly events organised by Guildford Fringe, celebrating local community and culture, will return to Guildford High Street.

Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV's Midsomer Murders from 1997 to 2008, will now take on the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby in the world premiere of Guy Unsworth's stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders.

The Marlowe Theatre has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board.

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – 20th Anniversary Tour (www.

Icon Theatre has announced the world premiere of The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure, a magical Christmas co-production with the Albany.

Liberation, a new play by poet and playwright Ntombizodwa Nyoni, directed by Monique Touko, will receive its World Premiere as part of Manchester International Festival 2025.