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Two Halves of Guinness


In an exceptional exploration of one of Britain’s greatest actors,  Zeb Soanes  brings the life of  Sir Alec Guinness  to stage across the UK, marking ...



Claybody Theatre to Present THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL 2026 Tour


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2025

Claybody Theatre will present their first ever tour with The Grand Babylon Hotel, Arnold Bennett's rollicking comedy thriller. The company will bring the show to audiences beyond Stoke-on-Trent for the first time in Spring 2026....

Initial Casting Set For THE MANNINGTREE WITCHES at Mercury Theatre Colchester


by Stephi Wild - November 24, 2025

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced initial casting for the world premiere production of award-winning Mercury Playwright Ava Pickett’s new play The Manningtree Witches....

OUR LITTLE HOUR Unveils Cast For 2026 UK Tour


by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2025

The 2026 revival of Our Little Hour, the musical inspired by the life of Walter Tull, will tour theatres across the UK from February to March. Leon Newman will return in the title role following acclaim for the 2024 tour, joined by Neil Reidman and Geebs Marie Williams in principal roles. ...

Mercury Theatre Reveals Full Cohort For 2025-2026 Mercury Creatives Programmes


by Stephi Wild - November 07, 2025

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the full cohort for their acclaimed Mercury Creatives programmes: Mercury Producers, Directors and Playwrights....

Frantic Assembly's Scott Graham Will Serve as Movement Director of THE MANNINGTREE WITCHES at Colchester Mercury Theatre


by Stephi Wild - October 30, 2025

This morning Mercury Theatre Colchester announced their season announcement that included The Manningtree Witches, which will have its world premiere on the Colchester theatre’s stage next year....

Mischief's THESPIANS, GREECE THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026


by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2025

Mischief's Thespians, Greece the Musical, takes the stage in 2026! Join the thrilling journey through ancient Greece and its comedic moments....

TOTO THE NINJA CAT AND THE GREAT SNAKE ESCAPE To Premiere As New Family Musical In Spring 2026


by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2025

Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape will be adapted into a brand-new family musical opening Spring 2026....

TOTO THE NINJA CAT AND THE GREAT SNAKE ESCAPE To Premiere As New Family Musical In Spring 2026


by A.A. Cristi - October 21, 2025

Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape will be adapted into a brand-new family musical opening Spring 2026....

CAROLINE: A NEW MUSICAL Will Tour to UK Theatres in 2026


by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2025

The East Anglian Touring Consortium have announced that its brand-new show Caroline: A New Musical will tour in 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production here!...

Alice d'Lumiere Will Bring THE TRANS LADY SINGS! to the Mercury Theatre Studio


by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2025

East Anglian gender-fluid spoken word artist Alice d'Lumiere will bring the show The Trans Lady Sings! to the Mercury Theatre Studio next month. Learn more here!...

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