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After successful runs in Sheffield and London, Kenrex is arriving at The Other Palace in December.

The Reduced Shakespeare Company will launch a newly reimagined 2026 version of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) on a major UK tour beginning February 18.

Henry Naylor’s Fringe First Award–winning solo play MONSTERING THE ROCKETMAN will make its London premiere at Arcola Theatre from February 3–21, 2026.

The National Theatre has released first look photos of Clive Owen (Closer) and Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) in the world premiere of End.

The Young Entertainers Academy Awards has announced the winners of the 5th Young Entertainers in the Community Awards, recognizing excellence in youth and community performance across the UK.

The Bush Theatre will transfer Alaa Shehada’s The Horse of Jenin to its main space, the Holloway Theatre, for a limited run in January 2026 following a sold-out Studio engagement.

Anna Ziegler's new play Evening All Afternoon will make its world première at the Donmar Warehouse next year.

With PADDINGTON The Musical now in previews at the Savoy Theatre, get a look at a new behind-the-scenes extract, featuring a brand-new song from the musical, 'Rhythm of London.

Ardent Theatre Company focuses on Britain's forgotten twentysomethings - and not just for the plot

La bohème.

Sheffield Theatres will present A CHRISTMAS CAROL in a new adaptation by Aisha Khan, directed by Elin Schofield, running November 29 through January 10 at the Crucible.

Menier Chocolate Factory has released new rehearsal photos for FALLEN ANGELS, Noël Coward’s comedy directed by Christopher Luscombe.

English National Opera has released new production photos for PARTENOPE, returning to the London Coliseum from 20 November to 6 December 2025.

First-look production photos have been released for FIRESIDE TALES, the world premiere interactive adventure from Punchdrunk Enrichment, running 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 in Wembley Park.

The George Devine Award has revealed its 2025 Shortlist of four playwrights.

Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser - two of musical theatre's most celebrated vocalists - are expanding From the Rehearsal Room into an international tour next month.

Arcola Theatre has announced its 2026 Spring Season, with 8 productions including five in-house, with tickets on sale from 19 November.

All new photos have been released for Arthur Miller’s ALL MY SONS, directed by Ivo Van Hove, currently playing at Wyndham’s Theatre until Saturday 7 March 2026.

Following a sell-out extended run at the Arts Theatre, the critically acclaimed hit show Garry Starr: Classic Penguins will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, seating over 700 audience members a night.

The UK government will ban ticket resales above face value in a move to curb touting.

Last month, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed new cast members, including Karis Anderson as Satine and Alistair Brammer as Christian, the two leads of the show.

Actor, TV presenter and chef Lisa Faulkner is to star in the world premiere stage production of Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – set to embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026.

Jenny Mollica, Chief Executive of English National Opera (ENO), has been appointed the new CEO of the Roundhouse.

In celebration of World Theatre Day, schools will take centre stage at the Olivier Award-winning London production of Starlight Express.

What do we do when the world is falling apart around us? We sing.