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With the world premiere double-bill of Nick Dear's Hogarth's Progress currently playing at Rose Theatre Kingston as part of its 10th anniversary season, the company today announces its Spring 2019 season. This will be the first season presented in the venue's newly reconfigured auditorium, with developments taking place in January 2019 following a capital fundraising programme.

Gruesome Playground Injuries, the dark comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, has its South African premiere at Alexander Bar from 5 to 17 November. Directed by multiple award-winner Tara Notcutt (The Taming of the Shrew, The Three Little Pigs, …miskien), the two hander stars Matt Newman as Doug, and introducing Candice Bernstein as Kayleen.

Rajiv Joseph's Gruesome Playground Injuries makes its South African debut!

TALL STORIES' hit family show "ROOM ON THE BROOM" will fly into the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE from 23 November 2018 to 13 January 2019.

Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, which will fly into Swindon at the Wyvern Theatre on Wed 10 - Thu 11 April on its first ever UK Tour.

Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston are delighted to announce the world premiere stage adaptation of Zog, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, premiering at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 to Saturday 23 February 2019 prior to a UK Tour.

Jules Verne's epic adventure story, Around the World in 80 Days, will come to life in a fun, farcical adaption suitable for the whole family at Riverside Theatres on 14th and 15th August.

Freckle Productions are delighted to announce that Stick Man, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will return to London in 2018 for its eighth annual West End season. Playing at Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 20 October 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019, the run will coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the book.

Full casting is today announced for Polka Theatre's production of The Everywhere Bear. Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, Peter Glanville, directs Amy Tweed and Daniel Harlock running until 26 July.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt announces full cast for the smash-hit production which returns to the West End at Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 4 July, ten years after its first UK tour. Benjamin Hills (Dog/Musician), Rebecca Newman (Girl) and Thos Wainwright (Dad) return to the cast and they will be joined by Joey Hickman (Boy).

Tall Stories returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with two Oscar Wilde adaptations, including the World Premiere of 'THE CANTERVILLE GHOST' and the Edinburgh premiere of 'WILDE CREATURES'. The shows play in rep at Pleasance Courtyard from 1-26 August 2018.

A lively autumn season at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre includes comedy, cabaret, drama and drag.

Olivier award nominated and Renowned Theatre Company Tall Stories Celebrates Its 21st Birthday in 2018 with a stellar year of productions including a brand new show for grown-ups. The 1997 Edinburgh Fringe saw the premiere of the company's first show, 'The Happy Prince and Other Stories', adapted from Oscar Wilde's fairy tales. 21 years later, the company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with two distinctive Wilde adaptations: the world premiere of 'THE CANTERVILLE GHOST' (definitely not suitable for under 12s) and the Edinburgh premiere of 'WILDE CREATURES' (for ages 5 and over) - straight from London's West End.

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which comes to Palace Theatre, Manchester from 3rd - 14th July 2018 as part of its international tour. Shona White (Donna Sheridan), Nicky Swift (Rosie), Helen Anker (Tanya), Tamlyn Henderson (Sam Carmichael), Daniel Crowder (Harry Bright), Matthew Rutherford (Bill Austin), Lucy May Barker (Sophie Sheridan), Phillip Ryan (Sky), Leisha Mollyneaux (Ali), Lottie Henshall (Lisa), Matt Jordan-Pidgeon (Pepper) and Michael Nelson (Eddie) will star in the production. At certain performances the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Natalie Langston.

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents the final event in the 2017-2018 Family Series Season: The Gruffalo: Live On Stage on Sunday, May 20 at 1:30PM. The Gruffalo is part of BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center's 2017-2018 Family Theater Season, featuring plays, musicals, puppetry, concerts and dance for all ages.

Laugh your pants off as children's classic ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS Returns To Underbelly Festival tomorrow (3 May) for a strictly limited run.

Freckle Productions are delighted to announce their latest production, a world premiere stage adaptation of Tabby McTat, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, playing at The Berry Theatre on Thursday 25th October as part of a UK Tour.

As the build up to this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe gathers pace, today Underbelly added an eye-watering 96 dazzling shows to what will be the most ambitious programme in the company's 19 year Fringe history. Celebrating the freshest new talent and the biggest acts from the world of theatre, comedy, dance, circus and cabaret, the 2018 programme will see hundreds of the most exciting performers tread the boards across 21 Underbelly venues including McEwan Hall, Cowgate, Circus Hub and of course, the iconic Udderbelly.

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents the next event in the 2017-2018 Family Series Season: Are You My Mother? on Sunday, April 8 at 1:30PM. Are You My Mother? is part of BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center's 2017-2018 Family Theater Season, featuring plays, musicals, puppetry, concerts and dance for all ages.  

After sold out performances in September 2017, Selwyn & Gabriel returns to the Alexander Bar.

After sold out performances in September 2017, Selwyn & Gabriel returns to the Alexander Bar.

One little ladybird will be embarking on a big adventure this Easter as Kenny Wax Family bring their colourful new production of What the Ladybird Heard to the Belgrade Theatre.

Ten years after its first UK tour, the smash-hit production of We're Going on a Bear Hunt returns to the West End at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 4 July. Music, laughter, rhymes, rhythms and repetitions together with puppetry, paint, water and mud... not to mention a bear - we're not scared! - make this fun-filled adventure the perfect theatrical outing for all young families.

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents the next event in the 2017-2018 Family Series Season: Mammoth Follies on Saturday, March 10 at 1:30PM. Mammoth Follies is part of BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center's 2017-2018 Family Theater Season, featuring plays, musicals, puppetry, concerts and dance for all ages.  

Two theatre companies that believe young children are more than ready to be entertained by shows that look at serious global issues are scheduled to appear at Greenwich Theatre this April.