UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 925

This season the popular Saturday Storytime series returns to the stage at The Berry Theatre, encouraging young people and their families to immerse themselves in exciting informal theatre.

Miguel de Cervantes says he is Christian, Zohra bint Ali is Muslim.

The next University Women in the Arts public event has been announced: 'In Conversation' with Suzie de Rohan Willner, CEO of lifestyle brand TOAST, on February 2nd at 6pm.

Revolving around a real political figure, Gianni Agnelli, this fictional plot mixes satire with a strong political message.

Night Express Live , under the direction of Raffaele Cericola, is pleased to announce the World Premiere ' To be or not to be Scarlett O'Hara' by Simone Leonardi, with adaptation and direction by Raffaele Cericola.

The use and effects of solitary confinement come under the spotlight in new play from acclaimed company specialising in confronting human rights issues.

Take a step back in time to the 60's when the wireless was the main source of entertainment for millions of families with Round the Horne: The 50th Anniversary Tour presented by Apollo Theatre.

Hosted by Alex Zane (Rude Tube, Sky Movies, past face-of-MTV), with Jon Long ('Memorable songs and great jokes'), Matt Richardson ('The next bright young sensation' Guardian) , Archie Maddocks ('Charming and absolutely hilarious') and Danny O'Brien.

The first season of plays in Greenwich Theatre's new studio space launches today (January 13) with the in-house production of Sian Rowland's Gazing At A Distant Star.

???????BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT's Lucy Kay will return as the Narrator in the upcoming 2017 touring production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, starring X FACTOR winner Joe McElderry, from 24th January.

On the back of a tranche of rave reviews for its autumn tour and Sadler's Wells run, award winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon's adaptation of the classic fairy tale, Pinocchio returns to the road in the spring of 2017.

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016, Hijinx (Cardiff) in association with Blind Summit (London) are launching Meet Fred on a 50+ date tour around the UK next Fri 20 January at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

A fleet of articulated lorries, harnessing the equivalent power of 4000 horses, is set to roll out of Birmingham this month as Birmingham Royal Ballet begins its UK tour of Cinderella on a scale comparable to any major rock band's road trip.

The use and effects of solitary confinement come under the spotlight in new play from the acclaimed Badac Theatre Company, specialising in confronting human rights issues.

Sonia Almeida's presentation at Condo 2017 combines a new tapestry installation along with works on paper and continues her exploration into the mechanics of communication, on view January 14 - February 12, 2017 at The Approach 1st Floor, 47 Approach Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9LY.

A moving gay love story set in World War Two is the latest collaboration between a leading London-based theatre production company and one of Manchester's newest arts venues.

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2016, Hijinx (Cardiff) in association with Blind Summit (London) are launching Meet Fred on a 50+ date tour around the UK next Fri 20 January at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

LIFT CEO and Artistic Director Mark Ball will become the Associate Artistic Director at Manchester International Festival, focusing on the creation and delivery of the artistic programme for Factory, Manchester's new flagship venue for large-scale performance and different art forms, on the former

The A-List queen of the skies, Pam Ann plans to land the Louboutin's on international turf and hit the tarmac running, with her celebratory 20th anniversary UK tour which touches down in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Salford, Jersey, Reading, St Albans, Brighton, Norwich, Cambridge, Newcastle & Glasgow

The world premiere of Abigail by Papatango award-winning playwright Fiona Doyle will close The Bunker's highly-acclaimed inaugural season.

Angel Comedy is now the official UK home of The Second City, the world's premier school of improv whose illustrious alumni include Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carrell and Mike Myers.

The A-List queen of the skies, Pam Ann plans to land the Louboutin's on international turf and hit the tarmac running, with her celebratory 20th anniversary UK tour which touches down in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Salford, Jersey, Reading, St Albans, Brighton, Norwich, Cambridge, Newcastle & Glasgow

Following critically acclaimed and record-breaking sold-out runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory and Savoy Theatre, Sheridan Smith will reprise her highly praised performance of Fanny Brice at selected venues for the UK tour of Funny Girl - she is set to perform in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Liverpo

???????New Adventures are delighted to announce further UK dates for the World Premiere tour of Matthew Bourne's production of THE RED SHOES.

Artistic director of Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey, today announces full casting for her major new revival of David Hare's Olivier award-winning drama, Skylight.