UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 803

Audience members at last night's performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at St Helens Theatre Royal got an extra special Christmas present when comedian Johnny Vegas walked on stage.

Artistic Director Helen Jamieson has announced that she is to step down from her role at Music at Paxton in September 2018, at the end of the Festival's 13th year.

Antic Face today announce that Johnnie Fiori will play Betty 4 alongside Sara Stewart (Betty 1), Lucy McCormick (Betty 2), Beatriz Romilly (Betty 3) and Genesis Lynea (Betty 5) in the UK premi re of Jen Silverman's Collective Rage.

Taking in an extensive tour of Scotland join Gary Lamont: Dropping the Soap! opening at Falkirk Town Hall 16 February.

New & emerging comedians from across the UK have been announced to take part in a series of prestigious comedy competitions and events at Leicester Comedy Festival 2018.

Following the successes of previous years' 'Avex Recital Series', Avex now launch their 2018 programme with a special Dai Fujikura Portrait concert featuring musicians from around the world, performing works for shamisen (a traditional Japanese instrument), toy piano, violin, saxophone, and a quinte

A comedy legend and national treasure will be heading to Warrington in the New Year with a hilarious show that will have you rolling in the aisles.

Production images are today released for Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol at Windsor Castle.

BEAM2018 is a two day biennial industry showcase of new British musical theatre.

The Lowry, which presents some of the UK's largest touring work has commissioned Salford based theatre company Colour the Clouds to produce a brand new Christmas show The Extraordinary Tale of Holly Christmas.

Leading contemporary arts and performance venue The Point theatre has received a cash boost thanks to a successful bid for support from Hampshire County Council's Culture & Recreation Investment Fund.

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces the live-streaming of their acclaimed pantomime Rapunzel to children at Newham University Hospital, St Francis Hospice and Richard House Children's Hospice on 28 December at 2pm.

Poet Simon Mole will be touring his interactive spoken word performance for families in Spring 2018.

Paul Kitson has been announced as the director of James & Ola Uncensored the first ever tour together by James & Ola Jordan, two of the biggest stars to emerge from the hit show Strictly Come Dancing.

Anton Chekhov's short story is adapted by Mark Giesser for the stage for a Jazz Age reimagining of this bittersweet romantic comedy, playing the White Bear Theatre in February-March 2018, starring Beth Burrows (Sirens of the Silver Screen, Upstairs at the Gatehouse) and Alan Turkington (RSC).

Cavalry Theatre today announces the world premi re of Tom Stuchfield's play Somewhere a Gunner Fires.

An international tribute band is heading to Warrington with a dazzling show of ABBA classics, in celebration of one of the world's most famous groups.

2018 brings the return of the SPECTRA Catalyst Conference.

Wu Promotion is China's leading performing arts promoter and event organiser with over 500 concerts and events presented every year, in China and around the world.

Sara Beer is back and ready to rule as she takes on the role of king in The Llanarth Group's reimagining of Richard III next spring.

New Old Friends present Home for Christmas, a mum's Christmas quest provides a festive adventure for younger audiences, written by New Old Friends and directed by Deb Pugh at the Lichfield Garrick.

A feature of London's comedy theatre scene since 2012, this fabulous show in London's Covent Garden is now booking six lunch and dinner performances ever week until mid-December 2017; tickets beyond that date will be on sale shortly.

Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One (eOne), Ramin Sabi and Belgrade Theatre Coventry are delighted to announce Louis Walsh in his stage debut as the 'Hollywood Producer' in Birmingham Repertory Theatre's production of 'NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL' at London's Eventim Apollo, from 13 to 17 December.

A spellbinding extravaganza will be heading to Warrington's Parr Hall next year to take audiences on a captivating journey in celebration of a true music legend.