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Corn Exchange Newbury Announces Spring Music Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
This spring, the Corn Exchange Newbury is set to come alive with an unmissable season of live music, celebrating legendary artists, iconic bands and the very best tribute and concert-style shows.
Mercury Theatre Colchester Reveals Full Cast for THE MANNINGTREE WITCHES
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced the full casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett's new play The Manningtree Witches.
Cast Set For LIVING At Sheffield Theatres
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast for the upcoming world premiere of LIVING, set to debut in January 2026. The production will feature a dynamic ensemble of actors. Learn ore here!
SPIN CYCLES Comes to Camden People’s Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Following runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Cape Town, satirical one-woman show Spin Cycles is picking up the pace for their run at Camden People’s Theatre in February. Learn more here!
Roger McGough Named Ambassador for A POET IN EVERY PORT, Announces UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
The Southbank Centre has announced poet Roger McGough as the celebrity ambassador for A Poet In Every Port, alongside the full touring route for the project bringing the National Poetry Library to 11 coastal towns.
TWEEDY’S MASSIVE CIRCUS: THE BIG NUMBER 2 Will Embark on UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
The comedy legend and star of Giffords Circus, Tweedy The Clown will be embarking on his second headline tour with his brand new show, Tweedy's Massive Circus: The Big Number 2.
Paines Plough Reveals Details For Tour The Writer Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
Taking place on Saturday 7 March 2026 at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, the one-day event is a celebration of new writing, and an exploration of its future, with writers across the country. 
Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA Returns For Its 30th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
New Adventures has announced that Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA will return for an extensive 2026-2027 UK tour in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Learn more here!
ENO to Stage Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE in Concert at Bridgewater Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
English National Opera will continue its partnership with Greater Manchester with two semi-staged concert performances of Mozart's comic masterpiece Così fan tutte at The Bridgewater Hall on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February 2026.
British Youth Music Theatre Reveals Its 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
BYMT has announced its 2026 season lineup, which includes several new productions set to captivate audiences. The season promises a diverse range of shows catering to various tastes and interests.
Full Cast Set For UK Tour of THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY & JUNE
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2026
The full cast has been announced for the major new musical of The Ballad of Johnny & June. Learn more about the upcoming touring production and the cast here!
Midgitte Bardot To Present SHOOTING FROM BELOW At Southbank Centre
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Midgitte Bardot will present Shooting From Below at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room in April. Written and performed by Tamm Reynolds, the live art and performance work examines power, representation, and performance culture.
Photos: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
All new photos have been released of Amber Davies and the cast of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL in rehearsals for the upcoming UK & Ireland tour, which kicks off at Curve, Leicester. Check out the photos here!
The Free Association to Launch UK Improv Festival and New Show in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
The Free Association, a premier hub for improv comedy in the UK, will present two significant events in 2026: The Big Scene Improv Festival and a new, yet-to-be-named show. These events are set to enhance the UK's improv scene from May 13-17, 2026.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals More Events For 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre will present an expanded lineup for 2026, featuring Scotland's top creative talents under Artistic Director Alan Cumming. Learn more here!
Tim Peake Will Return To Parr Hall To Share Stories From The Space Age
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
British astronaut Tim Peake will return to Parr Hall this September to discuss historic and current achievements in space exploration, reflecting on the human drive to understand the universe.
Chinese New Year Celebrations Return To Birmingham’s Southside Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Birmingham Chinese Festival Committee and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the city's annual Chinese New Year celebrations return to Southside next month, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate.  
Photos: Meet the Cast of STRICTLY COME DANCING Live UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, kicking off in Birmingham on Friday, all new photos have been released of the celebs and pros. Check out the photos here!
HOW TO MAKE A MESS Comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Audiences are set to be whisked away by a theatrical recipe like no other with How To Make a Mess: A Totally Unauthorised Love Letter to Nigella Lawson, the new musical making its full-length debut this summer at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. 
FENCES and More Set For Headlong 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2026
Headlong has announced details for their 2026 season including a brand-new production of August Wilson's Fences directed by Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch) in a co-production with Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and HOME Manchester.
Holly Johnson, Tony Hadley, & Heaven 17 Join Live At Chelsea 2026 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Holly Johnson, Tony Hadley, and Heaven 17 will all take part in an open-air concert as part of the Live At Chelsea concert series, which returns in 2026 for the first time in four years.
Gloria Gaynor Coming to Bradford Live for Special Show in July
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Global music icon Gloria Gaynor is coming to Bradford Live on 10 July 2026 with an exclusive northern show for UK fans. The venue Pre-Sale is on Wednesday, 21 January at 10 am, followed by General On Sale on Friday, 23 January at 10 am.
SHOOTING FROM BELOW Comes to Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room,
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
This April in London, Shooting From Below comes to the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room courtesy of Midgitte Bardot AKA artist Tamm Reynolds, who explores just who is really dwarfing who. 
FIREBIRD, UK Premieres and More Set for London City Ballet 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
London City Ballet, under the direction of Christopher Marney, unveiled its 2026 season repertoire and initial tour dates, featuring classic and contemporary performances.
RAPUNZEL Panto to be Presented at the Chester Cultural Centre in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2026
Storyhouse is inviting family audiences to let down their hair at a magical new version of Rapunzel this Christmas, set to be presented at the Chester Cultural Centre in 2026.

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