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Get a first look at the new Queens of Six in the West End.

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a new season of shows for 2024.

Two very different performances, Cerberus and Goat, from Rambert, deliver a meta dance comedy exploring life, death and performance.

Baker Mukasa gives an insight into preparing for the role of this iconic story which has been re-imagined as a musical at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre this Christmas.

The National Theatre has released the production images for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions.

Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays (Henry IV, parts 1 and 2) into the theatrical event of the season, Player Kings will reign over London’s West End for twelve weeks only – playing at the Noël Coward Theatre from April 2024.

The Realness, directed by Maggie Norris, is “an urban musical” that tells the story of Jay Johnson, a man who has been released from prison.

Hampstead Theatre has launched the #HampsteadAhead campaign, a £1.

Rhiannon Faith Company premieres Lay Down Your Burdens at the Barbican Centre, another “socially conscious” work to add to their ever-growing portfolio

Spring 2024 will see four world premieres, one UK premiere, and one English language premiere by acclaimed writers including April De Angelis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Hampton and Richard Nelson alongside rising playwrights Sarah Power and Richard Molloy.

The producers of the first ever stage adaptation of Burlesque the Musical  which opens at the Manchester Opera House in June have announced open auditions in London in December 2023.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will host the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.

Acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc is to join the cast of Starter For Ten, the musical based on David Nicholls’ book and cult film which will run at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March.

If the idea of spending time with your family over the festive season is one that makes you queasy, spare a thought for the Alvings.

The Old Vic has established Matthew Warchus' version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as one of London's must-see festive shows.

Check out photos from the opening night of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Tuesday 21 November 2023!

SOLT and UK Theatre provide insights on how the Autumn Statement affects the entertainment industry, including shows, productions, and theaters.

BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio.

Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci returns to the Royal Opera House.

Read the reviews for The Witches at The National Theatre.

Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash and West End favourite The Choir of Man, is releasing a six track Christmas EP, Christmas with The Choir of Man on Friday 1 December.

DESERT POET travels from the urban to the ancient desert in dramatic form.

Adolphe Adam’s lush score, performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, sets the scene for an atmospheric and ultimately heartbreaking performance.

Tife Kusoro has been announced as the recipient of the 54th George Devine Award for her debut full length play G.

Letters Live is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall next year for a special one-off event on Wednesday 6 March, in aid of the Women’s Prize Trust.