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From London’s West End to the best national touring productions, find out what to see on your next group theatre visit.
Big fun! Heathers The Musical to open The Arts at Marble Arch
The award-winning production will have a limited 52-show summer run at the new temporary home of The Arts Theatre, followed by a UK tour beginning in September.
Whodunit? Midsomer Murders back on stage for 2027 tour
Daniel Casey will be reprising the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby for the return tour of The Killings at Badger’s Drift, which opens at The Alexandra Birmingham on 23rd April 2027.
“An evening in theatre like no other” - Hadestown tour to open in 2027
The award-winning musical Hadestown, currently playing its third hit year in the West End, will embark on its first-ever UK & Ireland tour in 2027.
English National Opera announces 2026/27 season in London
This season will feature nine operas, including classics such as Puccini’s Tosca and Verdi’s La traviata plus new productions, performed at London Coliseum.
McFly’s Harry Judd to star in Disney’s High School Musical
Group rates are now available for the London transfer of Disney’s High School Musical which opens at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in October.
Making a splash… Singin’ In The Rain tour set to dazzle audiences
The hit show returns for a major new UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley from 28th January, and including a summer season at Sadler’s Wells.
30 years of RENT: the groundbreaking musical returns to the West End
Celebrating three decades since its debut on Broadway, Jonathan Larson’s hit musical returns to London in October led by Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo.
My Neighbour Totoro extends West End run until 2027
The award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animation has extended at Gillian Lynne Theatre, with group tickets available.
Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical UK tour
Three decades after the cult film, Trainspotting The Musical will premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket in July before touring the UK.
Holby City favourite to star in tour of The Curious Incident
EastEnders’ Charlie Brooks will perform alongside Holby City’s Joe McFadden in a new UK tour of the hit play, opening in Birmingham in September with dates into 2027.
All aboard! World tour announced for Starlight Express
The world tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Starlight Express, will start in the UK, opening in Leicester in May 2027.
Pretty Woman: The Musical returns for UK tour
The musical production based on the classic Hollywood rom-com is set to perform around the UK again in 2027 after a record-breaking run in the West End.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre unveils full 2026 season
Actor Alan Cumming joins as artistic director as the Scottish theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary with a season of world premieres and much-loved revivals.
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Silence of the Lambs casting
EastEnders star and theatre veteran cast as the notorious character for the world stage premiere of The Silence of the Lambs which opens in August, touring various UK theatres.
Derren Brown brings sold-out show to the West End
Following his current UK tour, the renowned illusionist will begin a three-month residency at the Apollo Theatre in October with his mysterious new show, Only Human.
Electrifying! Grease The Musical returns for UK tour in 2027
Grease The Musical will embark on a new UK tour, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth from Friday 23rd April 2027.
West End role for Richard E. Grant after 20 years
The actor will star alongside Christine Baranski in a new production of Hay Fever, directed by Emily Burns and opening for a limited run in the autumn.
Bold new twist on Agatha Christie’s The Hollow for the stage
A new production of the author’s thriller The Hollow, featuring Hercule Poirot, will perform at theatres including Richmond, Birmingham and Milton Keynes.
Paddington The Musical wins seven Olivier Awards
Paddington The Musical dominated the 2026 Olivier Awards, winning seven accolades including Best New Musical, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor/Actress in a Musical at the ceremony held at the Royal Albert Hall.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre unveils 2026 season
The season features the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes, a new production of CATS, and the return of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Latest cast news for Frank Sinatra musical
Olivier Award winner Jenna Russell is the latest cast member to be revealed for Sinatra The Musical, which opens in the West End in June.
Dates for 30th anniversary tour of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Dates and venues have been announced for the tour of Matthew Bourne’s take on the classic fairytale, marking 30 years since the production began.
Say his name three times… first Beetlejuice casting
Olivier Award nominee David Fynn will take on the lead role in the West End production of Beetlejuice The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre.
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
The production will now visit Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Plymouth and Cardiff with additional venues still to be announced.
RSC’s 2026 highlights: star debuts and a landmark revival
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.
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.
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.
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