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Theatre News
From London’s West End to the best national touring productions, find out what to see on your next group theatre visit.
Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical hits the West End
Three decades after the cult film, Trainspotting The Musical will make its world premiere at Theatre Royal Haymarket this July bringing Irvine Welsh’s iconic characters back to life on stage.
Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical
Group tickets are now on sale for additional venues confirmed for the UK tour of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical which opens in March 2027.
Group bookings for the one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
After ten years in the West End as a two-part production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be presented as a single performance from 6th October at the Palace Theatre.
Great Scott! More venues for Back to the Future Musical tour
More venues have been announced for the first ever UK tour of Back to the Future The Musical which opens in Bristol this October.
RSC’s 2026 season: star debuts, revivals and a world premiere
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s season features Broadway star Jonathan Groff’s RSC debut in As You Like It, an all-female Julius Caesar and a mischievous take on The Three Musketeers.
More chance for groups to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical
Extra tour dates have been released for the new tour of the iconic production which opens in Plymouth in October.
Major West End productions extend into 2027
Three long-running Cameron Mackintosh productions are extending their stay in London’s West End into 2027.
Strictly’s Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton reunite ten years on
The pair are back together for a showcase of song and dance in August, ten years after lifting the glitterball trophy on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
Paranormal Activity haunting UK theatres
Hit West End production, Paranormal Activity takes psychological tension to venues in the UK and Ireland from September, coinciding with a West End run.
The Full Monty returns 30 years after film release
The Full Monty will celebrate 30 years since the release of the original film with a UK tour opening in January and visiting 24 venues.
To Kill a Mockingbird transferring to West End
Richard Coyle stars in the summer season of the stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s hit novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence.
Catherine Tate starring in West End production of Oh, Mary!
Known for her work on stage and screen, Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln as the show extends in the West End.
Operation Mincemeat announces biggest ever extension and UK tour
The West End production has announced its 18th extension, running until February 2027, coinciding with the start of a 40-week UK tour.
Billy Elliot musical is returning to the stage
The award-winning musical based on the hit film returns for a UK tour from November, followed by a limited West End season at the Adelphi Theatre.
Watch farcical retelling of ancient Greek legends
Oh Zeus! is the latest three-man theatre production created by Le Navet Bete, a comedy theatre production company that retells classic stories.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie set for anniversary return in 2027
The production returns for a tenth anniversary tour in 2027, following a three-year West End residency and two sold-out UK & Ireland tours.
Miss Saigon returns to the West End in 2027
The production will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in May 2027, where it will play an eight-month season, ten years after first performing at the venue.
Burlesque returning for London run and UK tour
The production of Burlesque the Musical will play at the new venue, The Arts at Marble Arch, whilst the touring show will visit 26 venues across the UK.
Shakespeare classics reimagined for Globe summer season
The Globe Theatre’s summer season will open on 23rd April with a new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
30 years of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella ballet
The interpretation of the classic fairytale will begin performances in November, before a 2027 tour marking 30 years since performances began.
Les Dennis to star in Waitress UK tour as Old Joe
Les Dennis, Sandra Mavin and Evelyn Hoskins will join Carrie Hope Fletcher in the UK and Ireland tour of Waitress opening in March.
Start spreading the news! Frank Sinatra musical hitting West End
Sinatra The Musical will begin performances in June, charting the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.
Musical set during miners strike to play the National Theatre
Based on the award-winning film, Pride tells the story of a group of friends that formed Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) in 1984.
West End hit The Choir of Man launches UK and Ireland tour
The debut UK & Ireland tour of the Olivier Award-nominated musical will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on 14th March.
The Ballad of Johnny & June touring UK theatres
The new musical telling the story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash is set to open in March, with casting for the title roles announced.
Group rates for Jesus Christ Superstar featuring Sam Ryder
Groups can now book tickets for the limited run of the production at the London Palladium which sees the Eurovision star making his West End debut.
Coyote Ugly to make London debut in 2027
The production, based on the hit film about a songwriter trying to survive in New York, will feature music from the film and original music and lyrics written for the show.
Busted’s Matt Willis joins Cabaret cast
The multi-platinum musician and I’m a Celebrity winner joins the record-breaking production that has surpassed 1,500 performances and won seven Olivier Awards.
Watch The Tempest in the intimate Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Shakespeare’s tale of power and freedom, directed by and starring Tim Crouch, is performing in the candlelit theatre until April.
Faye Tozer joining Mean Girls The Musical tour
The full cast has been announced for the UK tour which is set to open at Manchester Opera House in February.
Paddington takes to the stage as production extends to February 2027
Fans of the beloved bear from Peru can now see the production for longer, after it was announced that Paddington, the Brown family and co extended their stay at the Savoy Theatre.
Capital Theatre to open in autumn with Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage will be the first production at the new theatre in Shepherd’s Bush, which opens in October.
Disney’s The Lion King & Hercules extend West End stays
The hit productions will now run until May 2027 and October 2026 respectively, giving more time for Disney fans to enjoy the shows in London.
Contemporary dance and ‘ballet with attitude’ at Sadler’s Wells
The new season will feature a wide range of dance styles, work by some of dance’s most renowned female choreographers and interpretations of some of Shakespeare’s works.
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap set for 75th anniversary tour
The world’s longest running play will embark on a major UK tour from September 2026, running through to 2027 as part of the production’s 75th anniversary year.
RSC’s The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind to transfer to West End
Following a six-week run in Stratford-upon-Avon, the production will transfer to @sohoplace, London for a further 12-weeks.
Dance thriller The Car Man touring UK theatres
Groups can experience Matthew Bourne’s dance thriller 25 years on from its first performance when it begins touring UK theatres in June 2026, visiting 16 venues over 22 weeks.
Avenue Q musical returns to London’s West End in 2026
The irreverent puppet musical is set to return to London’s West End in March 2026, with the original Broadway director Jason Moore at the helm of this highly anticipated revival.
Oh What a Night! Jersey Boys returning for 20th anniversary tour
The production telling the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will head out on tour from June 2026, booking through 2027.
The Hunger Games: On Stage booking until October
Following demand, the first ever stage adaptation of the acclaimed book and blockbuster film has already extended its stay at the purpose-built Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
Wicked becomes ninth longest-running West End show in history
Hit musical Wicked has achieved a major milestone, becoming the ninth longest-running production in West End history and the longest-running show ever at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Beetlejuice welcoming groups for first ever West End run
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Say his name three times and he will appear. The Broadway hit is set to open at the Prince Edward Theatre in May 2026.
More time to see My Neighbour Totoro
Totoro and Catbus will continue their tale at the Gillian Lynne Theatre until 30th August 2026, after the production extended its booking.
Wax on, wax off: Karate Kid heads to stage
Groups can take advantage of exclusive off-peak rates for the musical adaptation of the 1984 blockbuster, which tours UK venues from April 2026.
Jason Donovan returns for Rocky Horror Show 2026 UK tour
The Australian star will reprise his role as Frank ‘n’ Furter alongside Stephen Webb for selected dates on the 2026 UK tour, which opens in January.
The Curious Incident hitting the road
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel, will begin touring UK theatres next September.
Cambridge theatre reopening with pantomime and touring shows
The Arts Theatre Cambridge has announced its upcoming spring 2026 season as the theatre prepares to reopen following a nine-month closure for redevelopment.
The Last Laugh brings comedy legends to UK stages in 2026
The comedy production featuring Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse is set for a major UK and Ireland tour, opening at Malvern Theatres in April 2026.
Wicked extends group bookings to May 2027 for 20th anniversary
The hit West End musical Wicked has extended group bookings until May 2027 to mark its 20th anniversary.
Dirty Dancing touring UK theatres next year and beyond
Groups can see the story of ‘Baby’ and Johnny play out on stage when the classic story featuring the iconic soundtrack begins touring in August 2026.