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Hairspray The Musical UK Tour has confirmed Katie Brace and Neil Hurst will return as Tracy and Edna Turnblad for 2027–2028, with new dates announced across the UK and Ireland.

The Notebook Musical West End premiere has been announced for March 2027 at London's newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre. Discover the story, creative team, performance dates and ticket prices.

The Pretty Woman The Musical UK Tour has announced its 2027 cast, with Molly Rainford making her stage debut alongside Danny Walters and Bernadette Bangura. Discover the cast and full tour dates.

The Sister Act The Musical UK Tour will star Craig Revel Horwood, Paul Chuckle and Zoe Birkett. Discover the cast, dates and venues for the new 2027–2028 tour.

Full casting has been announced for the Billy Elliot The Musical UK Tour and limited West End season, with Annette McLaughlin, Deka Walmsley, Jack Bandeira and Lesley Joseph joining the award-winning musical for its 2026/27 dates.

The award-winning musical Hadestown is heading out on its first ever UK & Ireland tour in 2027, including a stop at The Lowry in Salford. Here are the full tour dates and ticket details.

Trainspotting The Musical UK Tour Announced for Manchester Palace Theatre Trainspotting The Musical will head out on a major UK tour in 2026, with the production visiting the Manchester Palace Theatre from 2nd November 2026. Direct from London’s West End and marking 30 years since the release of the iconic film, the new stage adaptation is written by Irvine Welsh, based on his bestselling debut novel, and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger. First released in 1996,

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL UK Tour has been announced for 2027, with the hit production returning to Manchester Palace Theatre in March as part of a major UK tour.

Bank of Dave The Musical has revealed its full cast ahead of its 2026 world premiere at The Lowry and Curve. Here’s everything you need to know about the new British musical.

The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol comes to The Lowry in Salford for Christmas 2026. Find out dates, ticket info, and everything you need to know about this festive theatre event.

Billy Elliot The Musical UK Tour 2026–2027 is officially announced, with a Christmas season at Manchester’s Palace Theatre and a limited West End run at the Adelphi Theatre. Tickets go on sale 9 March 2026.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is back for its 10th Anniversary UK Tour in 2027, featuring a brand new song and dates across Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham and more.

Burlesque The Musical has officially announced a major West End return and extensive UK tour, bringing the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun musical back to audiences across the country in 2026 and 2027. Based on the iconic Golden Globe–nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, Burlesque The Musical is written and directed by Steven Antin and will return to London following its 100% sold-out, critically acclaimed limited season at the Savoy Theatre. West End R

The Waitress UK and Ireland Tour 2026 has revealed its full leading cast, with Carrie Hope Fletcher joined by Les Dennis, Sandra Marvin and Evelyn Hoskins.

Full casting has now been revealed for the upcoming Legally Blonde The Musical UK tour, with Amber Davies set to lead the company as Elle Woods. Joining Davies is musical theatre and TikTok star Hannah Lowther , who will play Margot and serve as alternate Elle Woods in this brand-new Made at Curve production from Curve and ROYO. Hannah will step into the role of Elle Woods on selected performances when Amber Davies is not appearing. The tour will open at Leicester’s Curve T

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical has announced a major UK and Ireland tour , bringing the powerful story behind the iconic Live Aid concerts to theatres across the country in 2027 , including a stop at Manchester Opera House . The production, produced by Jamie Wilson Productions in association with Curve , will open at Curve in Leicester in March 2027 before touring to cities including Cardiff, Canterbury, Manchester, Oxford, Edinburgh, Plymouth, Sunderland, Birming

Richard Fleeshman to Play Shakespeare in Something Rotten UK Premiere at Manchester Opera House Acclaimed stage and screen star Richard Fleeshman has been confirmed to join the cast of the award-winning comedy musical Something Rotten! for its highly anticipated UK premiere at the Manchester Opera House from 16 June to 19 July 2026, ahead of a West End run. This Something Rotten UK premiere marks the first full-scale production of the show in the UK, and promises audiences a

Kimberly Akimbo Hampstead Theatre: European Premiere Announced for Autumn 2026 The award-winning Broadway musical Kimberly Akimbo is officially heading to London, with Hampstead Theatre confirming that the show will receive its European premiere in autumn 2026. After taking the United States by storm and winning five Tony Awards in 2023, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, the arrival of Kimberly Akimbo at Hampstead Theatre is one of the biggest musical theatre

La Voix to Star As Miss Hannigan in Annie Musical UK & Ireland Tour 2026–2027 The hit West End musical Annie is heading back on the road, with producers announcing initial casting for the brand-new Annie UK & Ireland Tour 2026–2027 . Leading the company, La Voix – known for Strictly Come Dancing and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK – will take on the iconic role of Miss Hannigan in Wimbledon, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth and Canterbury . Joining La Voix is musical theatre favou

A Month of Family Fun at Z-arts Looking for something magical to do with the kids this November?Z-arts in Hulme, Manchester’s much-loved family arts centre, is celebrating 25 years of creativity, imagination, and fun with a packed programme of shows and activities for all ages! From hilarious fairytale flips to immersive story worlds, Z-arts is turning up the indoor magic this autumn — perfect for those cosy family days when the weather turns chilly. Here are five fantastic f

✨ A BRAND-NEW LANDMARK PRODUCTION Landmark Theatres has announced that a dazzling new production of 9 to 5 The Musical will burst onto stages across the UK next summer – marking the organisation’s first-ever in-house production to tour nationally. The show opens at Peterborough New Theatre on 4 July 2026, before visiting Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple, Blackpool Grand, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, and Darlington Hippodrome. Packed with sass, style, and a healthy dose of D

The legendary story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons comes alive on stages across the UK and Ireland, celebrating 20 years of music, drama, and unforgettable hits. The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS is back! To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the iconic musical will embark on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour from June 2026, bringing the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to stages across the country – including the Manchester Palace Theatre

The hilarious Broadway smash Something Rotten hits the Manchester Opera House next summer before heading to the West End! Comedy favourite, TV personality, and stage star Jason Manford is set to make a triumphant return to musical theatre next summer, donning pantaloons and Elizabethan flair in the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway comedy musical Something Rotten! The show will debut at the Manchester Opera House from 16 June to 19 July 2026, before transferring to

Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose Lead Sylvia UK Tour The Olivier-nominated musical Sylvia is set to tour the UK in Autumn 2026, starring Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst and Sharon Rose as Sylvia Pankhurst. The production will visit Salford’s Lowry in October 2026, ahead of a short residency at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall in November. Celebrating Sylvia Pankhurst: Activist, Rebel, Icon Sylvia ia a musical tells the untold story of Sylvia Pankhurst, the rebellious

The Iconic 80s Movie Comes to the Stage Wax on, wax off — The Karate Kid is kicking its way onto the British stage! Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax have officially announced the UK premiere of The Karate Kid – The Musical , launching a major UK Tour in 2026 ahead of planned West End and Broadway runs. The musical opens at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 28 April 2026, before touring nationwide to Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford, Milton Key

Rebecca Lock and Jena Pandya Lead the UK Premiere of Freaky Friday The Musical at HOME Manchester Get ready to swap bodies, swap shoes, and swap perspectives — because Freaky Friday The Musical is heading to Manchester! The UK premiere of the hit Disney stage adaptation will open at HOME Manchester from 27th November 2025 to 10th January 2026 , bringing music, mayhem, and heartfelt mother-daughter magic to the festive season. Directed by Andy Fickman ( Heathers The Musica

From Screen to Stage: The Greatest Showman The Musical Set to Dazzle Audiences in 2026 Disney Theatrical Group has today revealed the official cast and performance schedule for its eagerly anticipated stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman . Set to premiere at the Bristol Hippodrome in spring 2026, the production will feature a star-studded company led by Samantha Barks and Oliver Tompsett. 📅 Dates & Ticketing The show will run at Bristol Hippodrome from 15 March to 10 May

A brand-new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time To Tour UK In 2026 -2027 A brand-new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is set to open at Birmingham Rep in September 2026 before embarking on a major UK tour. Adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, this much-loved story will be directed by Ned Bennett and co-produced by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep. A Fresh Take on a Modern Classic The original

A fresh take on the iconic musical CATS heads to Manchester Palace Theatre in November 2026 A major theatrical event is pouncing onto the stage! Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals have announced a brand-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS , directed and choreographed by the award-winning Drew McOnie . The reimagined version of the beloved musical will premiere at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in summer 2026 before

The Mean Girls UK Tour will bring the smash-hit Broadway and West End musical across the UK and Ireland in 2026–2027, with the first cast...

Leeds Playhouse is set to host the award-winning, powerful drama Punch for spring 2026, marking the only Northern venue to stage this...

Exciting news for theatre fans: the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit The Choir of Man is bringing its infectious energy from...

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage Announces UK & Ireland Tour 2026–2027 The worldwide smash hit Dirty Dancing – The Classic...

Sheridan Smith returns to the West End in Alan Ayckbourn’s darkly comic masterpiece Double Olivier Award-winning actress Sheridan Smith...

Amber Davies will officially be stepping into Elle Woods’ iconic pink heels when Legally Blonde The Musical hits the road for its 2026...

💷 FROM BURNLEY TO THE BIG STAGE: BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL From a Burnley building site to spotlight dreams, the remarkable story of Dave...

Acorn Antiques The Musical: Full Cast Revealed for Hope Mill Theatre Fundraising Concert Hope Mill Theatre has revealed the full cast for...

A Sweet Return for Waitress Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live have announced that the smash hit romantic...

🌟 Mamma Mia! UK Tour 2025–2026 – Full Cast Revealed The wait is over! The worldwide smash-hit musical Mamma Mia! has announced its...

The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester has revealed its highly anticipated 50th anniversary season. Under the leadership of new...

🎢 Ride the Cyclone – How It Became a Cult Hit Darkly funny, wildly imaginative, and surprisingly heartfelt, Ride the Cyclone has been...

The mystery deepens! The full company for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile has been revealed....

Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that their smash hit production of ANNIE will embark on a UK and Ireland tour, with...

Full Casting Revealed for the Multi-Olivier Award Winning Musical Sunny Afternoon UK Tour 2025/2026 Exciting news for theatre fans and...

Back to the Future The Musical to Tour the UK from October 2026, Bringing the DeLorean to Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool and More Exciting...

Cult-Favourite Musical Heathers the Musical Returns to the UK for Another Record-Breaking Tour The cult-favourite Heathers the Musical...

A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse Promises a Magical Festive Treat in 2025 Leeds Playhouse is set to bring festive cheer with a...

Royal Exchange Theatre reveals the cast for its festive 2025 production of Singin’ In The Rain The Royal Exchange Theatre has unveiled...

The hit musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch is back with brand-new set, costumes and a fabulous cast for...

A new co-production of Dancing at Lughnasa brings Brian Friel’s award-winning play to Sheffield and Manchester in autumn 2025. Sheffield...