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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...

🎭 Announce For Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour “Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty...” – and sometimes, a little bit...

Clueless The Musical to Close in London Ahead of 2026 UK TourAfter winning over West End audiences with its big heart, bold fashion, and...

🎉 Get’cha head in the game – because something big  is coming to Salford!  Hope Mill Theatre and The Lowry have just announced that...

Get in, loser — Mean Girls The Musical is going on tour ! It’s official: Mean Girls The Musical  is hitting the road for a huge 2026–2027...

A Pop-Powered Royal Rave Like No Other Clear your calendars and polish your tiaras – The Diana Mixtape  is heading to Salford this...

Celebrating 30 Years of Frantic Assembly With a Bold New Play Frantic Assembly, renowned for their electrifying physical theatre, have...

🧒 From Page to Stage: A Bestselling Book Brought to Life The Children's Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre have announced the return...

From Page to Stage – A Classic Comes to Life! Before The Gruffalo  roared into our lives, A Squash and a Squeeze  was the very first...

The legendary musical Miss Saigon  is returning to the stage in a spectacular new production — and the full principal cast has now been...

🎪 Barnum The Musical Comes to Manchester – Lee Mead Stars in Dazzling 2026 UK Tour Step right up! The incredible Broadway musical Barnum...

Ahoy, mateys!  Get ready to set sail on a PAWsome pirate adventure with your favourite heroic pups – and for a limited time only, you can...

The Sea Witch is Back—and She's More Fabulous Than Ever Get ready, Salford! Everyone’s favourite villainess is swimming her way back to...

The Plastics Are Coming to a Stage Near You! You can sit with us!  After its fabulous West End run, Mean Girls the Musical  is packing up...

🎭 Full Cast Announced for 13 Going on 30 the Musical  Ahead of Manchester Premiere The wait is over! The full cast has been revealed for...

🎭Little Shop of Horrors to Premiere in Manchester in 2026 in Major New Revival 🎭 Feed the plants – and feed your excitement! A major...

All Paws on Deck – PAW Patrol Live is Back! Ahoy there, PAW Patrol fans! We’ve got an exciting opportunity that will have your little...

The Origins of Operation Mincemeat From humble beginnings at a scratch night in Manchester back in 2017 to taking Broadway by storm and...

OMG you guys!  Get ready to bend and snap your way into the fabulous world of Elle Woods because Legally Blonde The Musical  is back –...

What better way to celebrate the festive season than with a classic musical? The Royal Exchange is bringing Singin’ in the Rain  to...