UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 957

Race down to the all new look DISCOVER CHILDREN'S STORY CENTRE this Half Term (24-28 October 2016) and learn to drive in this immersive family theatre show READY STEADY GO! - grab your tool kit, choose your car colour and drive! Plus DISCOVER's STRATFORD LIBRARY TAKEOVER - a daily line-up of beloved

Over the past eleven years family-run pantomime producers, Evolution Productions have built up a reputation for being the UK's number-one creators of bespoke high-quality pantos.

It's 1955 and college sweethearts Rudy Brown and Lizzy Conlon embark on writing the ultimate award-winning musical.

Bilston Operatic Company return to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this November with OUR HOUSE following the huge success of last year's production of Hairspray.

'Defacing the past: damnation and desecration in imperial Rome' presents coins and other objects that were defaced, either to condemn the memory of deceased Roman emperors or to contest the power of living ones.

Two London boroughs both alike in poverty, south and east - she's from E8 and he's from southeast, where Intermission tell their tale.

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Shopping and Fucking.

There's a giant flesh-eating plant coming to Coventry in Little Shop of Horrors, which is set to visit the Belgrade Theatre on a UK tour this October! X Factor's Rhydian leads the cast in this '50s sci-fi spoof musical taking to the Belgrade's Main Stage.

Improbable today announces three new projects: a theatrical show - Lost Without Words; a participation project - Impro For Elders; and a move to Bristol for Devoted and Disgruntled 12.

Winds of Change (Ashita No Kaze) is a brand new monthly series of staged readings of Japanese plays to be presented at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Studio Theatre in London this winter.

Following an incredibly successful 25th anniversary worldwide tour, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is back touring UK in 2016.

Isley Lynn's Skin a Cat transfers to The Bunker following its sell-out award-winning run at the VAULT Festival.

Another prestigious award has been landed by Greenwich Theatre, but this time it's not linked to a show but rather acknowledges the theatre's offstage business acumen.

Following four sold out performances at Theatre Royal Stratford East and Greenwich Dance in 2015, Our Mighty Groove will stop at the Platform Theatre, Kings Cross this weekend (October 15) as part of its 2016 national tour.

There's a buzz of excitement in the air whenever Kneehigh Theatre are in town; their joyful, anarchic style combined with a strong emphasis on storytelling is popular with all ages.

Whitney Houston fans are in for a treat as the next best thing, Belinda Davids, is coming to Warrington's Parr Hall on Thursday 27 October.

The House of Usher, created by Luke Adamson & Dan Bottomley, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, will run at The Hope Theatre (207 Upper Street, Islington, N1 1RL) 18th Oct - 5th Nov 2016 with press night set for 20th October 2016.

The Acedian Pirates is the debut play from Jay Taylor (Nell Gwyn, Wolf Hall, Bring up the Bodies) which challenges our understanding of mythology and forces us to ask vital questions about military occupation.

This festive period The Point, Eastleigh has a fantastic programme of seasonal shows just perfect for the whole family.

Cambridge Arts Theatre is delighted to announce that Eastenders' bad boy, Paul Nicholas will lead the cast of its 2016 family pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat.

1920s London.

Shoreditch Town Hall today announces the first ever Town Hall Takeover, taking place on Saturday 29 October, featuring a packed programme of free theatre, dance, music and art activities happening throughout the building, aimed at families and young people up to the age of 14.

Society of London Theatre (SOLT), UK Theatre and Arts Council England (ACE) have published "From Live-To-Digital", the first authoritative piece of primary research into the impacts and opportunities of live to digital work on theatre audiences and organisations.

Hundreds of people came to the venue for exhibitions, performances, tours and workshops, and the gala, which featured some of the shows seen at the theatre in the last five years, and those to come.

Ever wondered if we're alone in the universe? And what our place in it means? Then this is the show for you.