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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...

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

The West End is about to get a ghoulishly hilarious treat as Beetlejuice The Musical  makes its long-awaited debut at London’s Prince...

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...

A Magical Return: Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre The Bridge Theatre has announced the complete casting for its upcoming revival of...

🌟 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....

Christmas is coming early to London’s West End as Elf The Musical  reveals its spectacular cast for a strictly limited 10-week season at...

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

Paddington The Musical cast revealed ahead of world premiere at the Savoy Theatre The world’s most famous marmalade-loving bear is...

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...

As Jamie Lloyd’s Critically Acclaimed Production of Evita Concludes at The London Palladium, New Evita Cast Album Set for Release Fans of...

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

Starlight Express continues to thrill audiences at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre with a refreshed cast, immersive staging, and iconic...

The Olivier Award-winning West End production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow welcomes a thrilling new company from 12 November 2025...

The Devil Wears Prada Musical Original West End cast album featuring Elton John music and Shaina Taub lyrics set to launch on CD,...

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...

Kinky Boots Struts Back into the West End with Johannes Radebe at the Helm! Everybody say yeah!  Get ready to sashay into a new era of...

🎉 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...