UK Regional Theatre Newsroom

The Bowie Show, which opens tonight at Golders Green Hippodrome, has announced its cast of singers, dancers and musicians for its West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre on Monday 10 February, and UK tour.

Theatre Uncut and Grace Dickson Productions will present Playfight, Julia Grogan’s exploration of sexuality, female adolescence, and identity in a three-city tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

KAREN will return to The Other Palace in March 2025, following an incredible reception with sell-out runs across the country including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London. 

Young people across Wolverhampton will have the opportunity to watch a new theatre production in their school hall as the National Theatre brings a nationwide school touring production of THE LEFTBEHINDS directly into local schools.

Theatre Royal Brighton will welcome Jamie Wilson Productions' revival of The Watermill Theatre's whip-crackin' production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane, based on the much-loved Doris Day movie.

A new celebration of the life and music of legendary Liverpool icon John Lennon is set to embark on a major UK tour in 2025. The show will embark on its inaugural tour from May to July 2025, visiting 26 locations across the country.

Lise Davidsen has announced that due to her pregnancy she will be withdrawing from her scheduled performances in Die Walküre. The rest of the cast remains unchanged. 

BOOK Music & Lyrics, the UK's only professional development programme for musical theatre composers, lyricists and librettists, is at risk of closure after 15 years and is appealing to musical theatre fans and funders across the UK to help secure its future.

As Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert celebrates its 50th anniversary, internationally acclaimed choreographer Trajal Harrell brings to life the best-selling solo piano recording of all time in collaboration with Zürich Dance Ensemble.

Phantom Peak, London's critically acclaimed open-world adventure destination, is welcoming visitors back for its most sensational season yet—JonaCon. Adventurers can look forward to exploring a dynamic series of trails, meeting the eccentric residents of Phantom Peak, and uncovering secret plots of rebellion.

Charles Court Opera has announced the casting of their forthcoming gloriously magical take on Mozart’s popular comic masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Opening at Wilton’s Music Hall this February, the production launches the company’s 20th anniversary year.

Creative Crawley has announced their Spring 2025 programme of theatre, dance, exhibitions and workshops - completely free for the people of Crawley, West Sussex and beyond to explore and expand their creativity.

Chump's comedy night is heading to Underbelly Boulevard Soho with a line-up of comics including Taskmaster star Phil Wang, recently announced Taskmaster contestant Fatiha El-Gorri, BAFTA-winner Michael Odewale and critically acclaimed Lou Wall.

After captivating audiences at Brighton Spiegeltent and Cardiff Christmas Festival, Revudeville is coming to London with a one-night-only Valentine's extravaganza at the intimate Underbelly Boulevard in Soho.

SH Productions has announced the world premiere of All The Happy Things, the debut full-length play by playwright and actor Naomi Denny. Learn more here!

DARKFIELD - pioneering producers of innovative, immersive experiences at the forefront of technology - have announced DARKFIELD AT THE DITCH - Shoreditch Town Hall's basement venue.

Il trovatore, Verdi's opera of obsession, superstition and ancient rivalry returns to the Main Stage this February, with a summer run in July. Learn more here!

Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES will return for the annual Christmas season at Sadler's Wells as part of a 2025/26 tour.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional and TV Presenter Janette Manrara will join the UK and Ireland tour of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut.

Full casting has been announced for the first ever UK concert of Polly: A 21st Century Love Story at Phoenix Arts Club. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The producers of new musical Stalled donate £35,000 to totally transform King’s Head Theatre’s auditorium with luxury seating. The new raked seats will be in place in February for the world premiere of the new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, and to celebrate the theatre’s first birthday in its new home.

Birmingham Hippodrome has released exclusive backstage photos of this year’s pantomime Peter Pan, giving audiences an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the swashbuckling panto adventure.

Coming to London's King's Head Theatre in 2025, Posh Girls exposes the secret side of Britain's  elite private schools, behind the clichéd tuck boxes, tartan kilts and jovial escapades.

Art of London’s free late-night programme, Art After Dark, will return this March, transforming the West End into a cosmic playground with surrealist public art and space science.

Former Principal dancer of The Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta will bring his acclaimed Cuban company Acosta Danza back to the Linbury Theatre this February with Folclor, a programme of London premieres celebrating the company's Cuban roots.