Gaiety Theatre

Johannes Radebe Will Embark on UK Tour With FINALLY HOME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing host and dancer Johannes Radebe will tour the UK with FINALLY HOME, featuring ballroom, South African rhythms, and pop anthems, culminating in a gala performance at the London Palladium.

BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Will Make World Premiere UK Tour Starring Giovanna Fletcher
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Giovanna Fletcher is set to return to the stage in the world premiere UK tour of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, based on S.J. Watson's bestselling novel previously adapted into a film starring Nicole Kidman.

Jason Fox Extends EMBRACE THE CHAOS Tour Into 2027
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Jason Fox announced a 2027 UK extension of his live tour EMBRACE THE CHAOS, adding 28 dates across the country due to demand, following the show's earlier run this year.

Rufus Hound and Susie Blake Will Lead THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Rufus Hound and Susie Blake will star in the world premiere of Torben Betts' THE OTHER SIDE OF MURDER, a new thriller presented by Original Theatre and Theatr Clwyd on a UK and Ireland tour.

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at The Warwick Theater
by Alan Portner - Apr 28, 2026

A full auditorium of just over a hundred patrons filed into the newly renovated Warwick Theater for a re-imagination of Stephen King’s “The Shawshank Redemption.” This theatrical adaptation is written by Irish playwrights Owen O’Neill and Dave Johns, an unlikely yet inspired pairing. Both men came to prominence as stand-up comedians before turning their attention to drama. Owen O’Neil is present for this Saturday evening performance.  

Derren Brown's ONLY HUMAN Will Transfer to West End's Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Derren Brown's ONLY HUMAN, following a sell-out UK and Ireland tour, will run at London's Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. It marks Brown's 11th West End show.

Tickets Now on Sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026 at Wycombe Swan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Pantomime Awards, which will be held at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, featuring guest performances from Steve Royle, Michael J Bachelor, and Wendi Harriott.

Short Attention Span Theatre to Present Six New Plays at Ayr Gaiety
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

Short Attention Span Theatre will return to The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr this spring, with six world premiere plays spanning comedy, horror, and the supernatural, featuring a Carnegie-nominated author and award-winning directors.

Review: THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS at Abbey Theatre
by Adi Ajzenstadt - Mar 16, 2026

As an expat in Dublin, it is easy to inhabit a 'Future Ready' version of the city. The tech hubs, the digital trends, and the fast-paced day-to-day consume us. We often walk these streets without digging into the history of the ground we stand on, treating the past as a distant backdrop rather than a foundation.

Ayr Gaiety appoints Laila Noble as Creative Director
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 29, 2026

Laila Noble is a Queer Director and Playwright from Wales, based in Scotland. She holds a BA Hons in Drama and Performance from Queen Margaret University, and a Masters in Playwriting and Dramaturgy from Glasgow University. Prior to her appointment as Creative Director for Ayr Gaiety, she has been Associate Artistic Director at A Play, A Pie and A Pint.

A GIANT ON THE BRIDGE Will Tour Scotland in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

A GIANT ON THE BRIDGE, a gig-theatre production, will tour Scotland in early 2026, featuring original Scottish hip-hop and storytelling that delves into the lives of individuals returning from prison.

Jordan Matthew Brown, Caroline Festa and More to Star in ZACK at Mint Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Mint Theater Company has revealed the complete cast of Zack, led by Jordan Matthew Brown in the title role of Zack by Harold Brighouse, Caroline Festa and more.

Short Attention Span Theatre Returns to Ayr Gaiety for Third Year
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 11, 2026

The pioneering company is back at The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr for a third consecutive year – presenting half a dozen specially-commissioned short productions.

THAT'LL BE THE DAY Will Embark on Spring UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

Trevor Payne and Prestige Productions are back on the road as That’ll Be The Day embarks on its 40th anniversary spring tour. Learn more about the tour here!

Lisa Faulkner Will Lead UK Tour of SINGLE WHITE FEMALE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025

Actor, TV presenter and chef Lisa Faulkner is to star in the world premiere stage production of Single White Female – based on the iconic 90s psychological thriller – set to embark on a major UK and Ireland theatre tour from January 2026.

Ayr Gaiety Will Perform 2025 Pantomime ALADDIE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Ayr Gaiety Theatre's 2025 pantomime, Aladdie - a Scottish spin on the traditional Aladdin story, rooted very much in Ayrshire - will feature a host of both new talent and returning favourites.

FASCINATING AIDA 40th Anniversary Show to Tour UK and Ireland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Due to popular demand, the Fascinating Aida 40th Anniversary Show is being trotted out once again for a very limited tour of the UK and Ireland, even though Fascinating Aïda is actually over 42 years old. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Glynis Barber & Bob Barrett Join DEATH ON THE NILE European Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the UK & Ireland Tour of DEATH ON THE NILE. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the tour here!

THE SECRETS OF PRIMROSE SQUARE Comes to the Everyman in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

Pat Moylan has announced the cast for the upcoming production of best-selling author Claudia Carroll’s novel The Secrets of Primrose Square. Learn more here!

COMMON TONGUE Returns to Scottish Stages With Autumn Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2025

Common Tongue by Fraser Scott will tour Scotland this autumn with a fourteen date tour in September and October. Presented by JGProducing in association with Ayr Gaiety, the play aboot imperfect Scots will open at Ayr Gaiety.