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Under 26? Love theatre? Or do you just want to see what all the fuss is about? Don't miss your chance to see an outstanding production of HEDDA GABLER at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre next week, brought to bold new life by an award-winning creative team.

Polka Theatre today announces that its Stage Two application to the Arts Council for 2.

Ncuti Gatwa (Romeo and Juliet, Home Theatre; Shakespeare in Love, Duke of York Theatre; 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, Globe Theatre), Yusra Warsama (The Huntsman: Winter's War, Universal Pictures; Sonnet Sunday, The Globe; Our Girl, BBC1) and Nick Blakeley (Theresa Vs Boris, BBC2; Twelfth

Parenthood, grief and personal-identity are among the themes explored from different viewpoints in an exciting new collaboration between one of the UK's most prolific female playwrights, Sabrina Mahfouz, and Giants Theatre Company's Artistic Director and established playwright, Jennie Buckman.

On Friday 2nd February Circomedia, the country's leading provider of circus-based training, presents Cut the Mustard at The Point, Eastleigh.

Continuing to bring new and adapted dance work to village halls and other small rural venues across the UK often unreached by touring arts companies, the Rural Touring Dance Initiative (RTDI) is serving up a feast of performances with ten dance companies in Spring 2018.

Sweet Dukebox (at The Southern Belle, 3 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AQ) has announced its upcoming lineup for February.

Contact and Jamie Fletcher & Company present the Manchester premiere of the brand new musical Dancing Bear at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th February as part of Queer Contact Festival 2018.

This spring sees the world premiere of a dynamic new adaptation of TURN OF THE SCREW embark on a UK tour, starring Carli Norris (Pygmalion, Albery Theatre; EastEnders, BBC; Hollyoaks, Channel 4) as The Governess and Maggie McCarthy (Children of the Sun, Cocktail Sticks and Mother Clap's Molly House,

Fe-fi-fo-fum - get ready for some panto fun! As LHK Productions announce that leading the all-star cast for their Easter panto, Jack and The Beanstalk, will be Liverpool's own Ray Quinn.

'MEIWES/BRANDES' is a daring, raw and original piece of music theatre created by four RADA graduates, which chronicles the true story of a dark and disturbing relationship.

HOT LIPS AND COLD WAR is a brand new sophisticated musical play set in the White House during the 1960s a time of the Cold War, civil rights, protest movements, social and class unrest and the evolving musical revolution.

For one-night-only, on SATURDAY 27TH January 2018 at 7pm, Emcee Jake Hellier and the Royal Surrey Choir return to the stage for their 2018 Winter Charity Concert, performing at the historic Holy Trinity Church (Guildford, GU1 3RR) to raise funds for The Fountain Centre, Surrey's leading charitable o

After a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of Northern Stage's programme at Summerhall in 2016 and a UK tour in Autumn 2017 visiting venues including Battersea Arts Centre London, Old Fire Station Oxford and Attenborough Arts Centre Leicester, The DH (Deaf & Hearing) Ensemble are taking

West-End smash Jersey Boys has become the biggest selling show ever at the New Alexandra Theatre, it was revealed today.

Set in the Great Depression of the 1930s, when millions were forced to travel in search of a job and their dreams, Of Mice and Men is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heart-breaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

2018 will be an exciting year for theatre-goers in Exeter.

Piu Entertainment (Istanbul and London) stage rock, classical, indie, jazz and world music concerts by internationally renowned performers at high profile venues globally.

East London's dynamic duo Ashley J and Tee J present their hit show - ACTing Up at Dugdale, Enfield on Friday 2 February at 7.

In an exciting new revival from the winners of the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award 2016 (Life According to Saki), Steven Berkoff's masterpiece East opens 2018 at the King's Head Theatre, where it made its London debut in 1975.

Work-in-progress festival Ferment Fortnight sees the welcome return of some of the South West's finest artists to a process which helps them light the spark of an idea.

LoveFit - the UK's first music, food and fitness festival - is returning to the stunning grounds of the St Clere Estate, Kent in July.

Based on the iconic 1960s film starring Cliff Richard and The Shadows, this brand new stage musical of Summer Holiday includes all of the number one hits from the movie, plus some additional Cliff Richard classics.

The rich variety of activities that take place in village halls and the volunteers that support them are to be celebrated this January in the first ever #VillageHallsWeek.

One of the great novels of the twentieth century, E.