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Express FM, in  partnership with The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, has announced the launch of The Spotlight Awards - a brand-new event shining a light on the incredible talent within Hampshire's amateur dramatics scene.

US comedian Caitlin Cook is bringing her musical comedy show 'The Writing On The Stall' to the UK with performances in Brighton and London.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is set to embark on a UK tour this autumn, bringing the hit stage adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel to audiences across the country.

After its hit 2018 UK premiere, the adaptation of the bestselling novel by Lola Shoneyin, a tale of marital power dynamics and sexual politics, will return to Arcola Theatre

Following their appointment in March as an Associate Company of The Hope Theatre, Springbok Production House is set to take over The Hope Theatre this June with BokFest — a celebration of queer voices in theatre.

Following its Fringe First award-winning debut run in 2023 and three Offies nominations in 2024, Club Life returns for a London residency at the renowned Soho Theatre in July, before making its Brighton debut at The Old Market later that month.

Created in partnership with the Scouts, multi-award winning Gigglemug Theatre (A Jaffa Cake Musical, RuneSical, Timpson: The Musical) are taking their smash hit, actor-musician led musical comedy on tour throughout June.

Two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, producer, director singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will present a series of cabarets at Crazy Coqs.

Wet Wet Wet will continue their 2025 UK tour this autumn and will be joined by special guest Heather Small, who will be opening all the shows.

For one night only, on Saturday, May 17th, cinemas up and down the UK will come together for the biggest night in the music calendar and the ultimate viewing party: The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.

In cinemas nationwide for a special one-night event on 11th June, the screening will include an exclusive recorded Q&A starring a dynamic ensemble of the film’s rising stars and industry veterans.

Rehearsal photos have been released for Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel’s stage adaptation of Dan Brown’s best-selling thriller novel The Da Vinci Code.

Hambletts and Wiltshire Creative, in association with English Heritage, today announce A Beautiful Thread – Thomas Hardy in Words and Music, performed by Anton Lesser, Lucia Bonbright and Orchestra of the Swan at Stonehenge.

Bridge Command, the immersive sci-fi experience that brings together the best of live theatre and gaming technology, has today announced its next season which will open in May.

At this year's Brighton Fringe Festival, Revel Puck Circus will bring a delightful family show in the form of a bold and imaginative reworking of The Ugly Duckling - a Circus Story to the stage; blending storytelling with acrobatics in a vibrant, family-friendly production.

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Carl Donnelly will return with a funny dive into a year like no other.

This Spring, Jermyn Street Theatre will present two highly acclaimed sell-out shows in rep.

Ahead of its World Premiere at London's Soho Theatre, SH Productions has released photos of ALL THE HAPPY THINGS in rehearsal.