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JOY: A New Musical will make its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 20 February to 10 April 2027. Discover Joy Mangano's inspiring true story, the creative team and tickets.

Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! extends its West End run and announces new tour dates, including Christmas at The Lowry.

The Actors House Christmas Songbook brings Matt Henry, Beverley Knight, Kerry Ellis and more West End stars to London for a festive fundraising concert.

Take a first look inside rehearsals for Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Leeds Playhouse, starring Joel Montague as the Grinch.

Sam Bailey and Anthony Spargo lead the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Greenwich Theatre, opening this November with an award-winning creative team.

Coronation Street stars Mollie Gallagher and Beth Nixon play the Wicked Stepsisters in Cinderella at The Loom, Oldham, from 11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

New Old Friends return to Frome’s Merlin Theatre from 17–28 December 2026 with Crimes on the Christmas Express, a brand-new festive murder mystery comedy.

Snow White Northwich brings Chris Gascoyne and a talented cast to Memorial Court from 6 to 31 December 2026. Discover who's starring and how to book.

Dick Whittington Manchester stars Jason Manford and Ben Nickless at Opera House Manchester from 5 December 2026. Meet the cast and discover ticket details.

Aladdin Rhyl Pavilion Theatre celebrates 35 years of pantomime in 2026, starring Kelle Bryan, Peter Ash and Ashleigh Butler. See cast and ticket details.

Full cast announced for the Chicago 2027 UK Tour, starring Lauren Oakley, Adam Garcia, Charlotte Gooch, Mica Paris and Sam Bailey. See all 34 tour dates.

The PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite UK Tour visits six cities this December and January. Discover the storyline, UK dates, VIP packages and ticket information.

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.

Lowry will host its first venue-wide Relaxed Day for Families on 13 August 2026, bringing together relaxed performances, accessible gallery experiences, Wild Things, LOWRY 360 and family activities in a more comfortable environment.

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

American Psycho Musical London Returns to Almeida Theatre with Full Cast Revealed The cult hit American Psycho musical London revival is set to return to the Almeida Theatre, running from 22 January to 14 March 2026. Following its critically acclaimed 2013 debut, the production will mark the final show under Rupert Goold’s tenure as Almeida Artistic Director. Based on Bret Easton Ellis’ infamous novel, American Psycho follows Wall Street trader Patrick Bateman, a man living

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

Jesus Christ Superstar to Rock The London Palladium in 2026 Palladium audiences are in for a heavenly treat this summer! Jesus Christ Superstar , the legendary rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be staged at The London Palladium for a limited 11-week season from 20 June to 5 September 2026. The show, which features iconic numbers like Gethsemane , Heaven on Their Minds , and I Don’t Know How To Love Him , explores the final weeks of Jesus’s life, highlightin

✨ 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

Paranormal Activity: West End Cast and Christmas 2025 Opening Announced The highly anticipated stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity has revealed its cast for a thrilling West End run at London’s Ambassadors Theatre this Christmas. The show opens on Friday 5 December 2025 and will play a strictly limited season until 28 March 2026. Following a successful try-out at Leeds Playhouse and an acclaimed North American tour that included stops in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington

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 internet is for exciting theatre news — and this one’s a biggie! The legendary, laugh-out-loud musical Avenue Q is officially heading back to London’s West End to celebrate its 20th anniversary, opening at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 20 March 2026 to 29 August 2026 . Background: The Story Behind Avenue Q ’s West End Success When Avenue Q first burst onto the West End stage in 2006, it quickly became one of the most talked-about and daring musicals of its time. Mixing

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 complete casting has now been announced for To Sir, With Love – A New Musical , set to bring E.R. Braithwaite’s iconic story to the...

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...