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Original Theatre will launch THE UNQUIET: STORIES FOR DARK NIGHTS, a new podcast adapting historical ghost stories for audio theatre, beginning December 1, 2025.

Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and his partner Rachael Hewer eschewed making banana bread during the Covid lockdown and decided to write an opera. After the pandemic, they went on to work on other projects, but unexpectedly Glyndebourne agreed to stage their new work, which made its world premiere last week.

From the award-winning creative team behind the Tabard Theatre’s beloved festive productions Five Children and It, The Secret Garden and The Snow Queen comes a brand-new stage adaptation of E. Nesbit’s much-loved classic, The Railway Children.

The first events in the programme for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture were announced. Taking place across the district throughout 2025, the programme will celebrate contemporary culture in all forms and showcase the rich history and heritage of the area. Events, performances and activities will spread from the city to the towns, villages and green spaces across the district, running from January to December 2025.

Delightful new musical (based on the much loved novel and film) that deserves a wider audience than its short run affords

Theatre at the Tabard presents Five Children and It as their Christmas production, adapted from the novel by E. Nesbit. Tabard Artistic Director Simon Reilly directs an ensemble cast in this magical family adventure story featuring the mysterious Psammead, a sand fairy whose wish-granting doesn’t always turn out as intended.

Sheffield Theatres today launches The Together Season Festival, a programme of work from local artists; curated by a panel of artists, audience members and theatre representatives. The Festival of thirteen works takes place from Monday 24 May – Saturday 5 June at the Crucible Theatre.

On Monday, The Shows Must Go On will present a matinee performance of the timeless classic 'The Railway Children.' The production will be available for 48 hours. 

As the women's rights movement pushes forward, internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer and Human Rights activist Annie Lennox and the NGO she founded, The Circle, have partnered with Apple Music for a Global International Women's Day initiative launched today. 

Norwich-based Baroque Theatre Company, one of the UK's most established professional independent theatre companies, bring a festive ghostly feel to the Wells Malting, Norfolk with the play EDITH IN THE DARK on Friday 23 November 7.30pm.

As the darker nights approach, Baroque Theatre Company, one of the UK's most established professional independent theatre companies, will be kicking off their autumn/winter theatre season with the first ever national tour of EDITH IN THE DARK, an evening of chilling ghost stories by playwright Philip Meeks.

Rose Theatre Kingston announces its summer school programme for young people, offering a variety of courses.

The Railway Children is a delightful show with beautiful music and a wonderful message about the importance of kindness. The concert staged at Cadogan Hall featured lyrics and a book by Katie Lam and music by Alex Parker, who also conducted.

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

York Theatre Royal presents E.Nesbit's THE BOOK OF DRAGONS, adapted and Directed by Juliet Forster. Set and costumes designed by Bethany Wells. Lighting designer Simon Bedwell. Sound designer Jonathan Eato. York Theatre Royal Studio, Tue 12 Dec - Sat 6 Jan, Press performance Wed 13 Dec, 1pm

E. Nesbit's classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production.

A brand new stage production of E. Nesbitt's The Railway Children premiered at the Exeter Northcott Theatre last week with an impressive set that was built in Coventry by Belgrade Production Services (BPS).

Director Paul Jepson expressed in an interview in the show's programme that he was not at all daunted by the technical challenges of staging an adaptation of E. Nesbit's The Railway Children.

At the Annual General Meeting earlier today, Andrew M. Pringle fulfilled his duties as the Shaw Festival's Chair of the Board of Governors. During his remarks, Mr. Pringle passed the torch to Chair Designate Peter Jewett and announced new Board members Ian Joseph, Kevin Patterson and Julian Rance.