Theatre News
From London’s West End to the best national touring productions, find out what to see on your next group theatre visit.
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 2026.
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 2026 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 2026.
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.
Group rates for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats musical
A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical Cats is visiting UK theatres in 2026, opening in Plymouth in October.
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.
Love Island winner starring as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde musical
Winner of Love Island, Amber Davies will take on the lead role in the UK tour of Legally Blonde The Musical which opens in February.
More Greek sunshine: new Mamma Mia! cast as bookings extend
New cast members have joined the hit ABBA musical, with booking now extended until September 2026 at the Novello Theatre.
Annie UK tour opening in May
The UK and Ireland tour of Annie will open at New Wimbledon Theatre, before visiting venues across the UK into 2027.
New theatre planned for Greenwich
Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre is expected to open in autumn 2026 and will feature two 1,500-seat auditoriums.
Great Scott! Back to the Future Musical announces UK tour
The time-travelling DeLorean is hitting the road as Back to the Future The Musical announces its first UK tour, beginning at Bristol Hippodrome in October 2026
Full cast announced for UK tour of The Bodyguard musical
Producers have revealed the complete company for the upcoming tour of The Bodyguard opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre this month.
More time to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
There is also a new cast for the two-part London production which is now booking into next year, with group rates available for ten or more people.
New cast announced as Stranger Things stage show extends booking
A new cast has been announced for the West End production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, with the prequel to the Netflix series extending bookings until April 2026.
Familiar names included as casting announced for Paddington musical
The principal cast for the world premiere of Paddington The Musical has been revealed, with performances beginning in November in London.
Stephen Fry and Hugh Dennis join cast for Oscar Wilde Classic
The National Theatre has announced the full cast for its West End production of The Importance of Being Earnest, featuring Stephen Fry and Olly Alexander.
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts joins Hadestown cast
Former Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts will join the cast of Hadestown at London’s Lyric Theatre, playing Persephone from September until January 2026.
Game of Thrones and The Full Monty actor to star in West End musical
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is transferring to the West End following a sold-out run at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
Full cast announced for Dear England tour
David Sturzaker will take on the role of Gareth Southgate alongside EastEnders actress Samantha Womack as team psychologist Pippa Grange.
Mia Carragher Leads The Hunger Games Stage Adaptation
Mia Carragher will take on the lead role of Katniss Everdeen in the first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s acclaimed book The Hunger Games.
Tim Minchin meets young cast of Matilda The Musical tour
Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of Matilda The Musical, which begins at the Curve in Leicester on 6th October 2025 and runs through into 2027.
Inspector Morse brought to the stage for the first time
The full casting has been announced for the tour of Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, with Tom Chambers playing the lead role and theatres across the country set to welcome the famous detective.
Ed McVey and Maisie Smith to star in The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Crown’s Ed McVey and former EastEnders cast member and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will take on the roles of Ripley and Marge in the show’s first ever UK tour.
Modern retelling of Single White Female to premiere on the stage
The world premiere production of Single White Female starring Kym Marsh is set to hit the stage on its UK and Ireland tour, with dates starting from January 2026.
Elf The Musical returning for Christmas
The hit musical based on the much-loved Christmas film is returning to the West End for a strictly limited ten-week run until the new year.
Strictly’s Johannes to strut into the West End with Kinky Boots
Following a record-breaking tour, Strictly Come Dancing star, Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut in the new production of Kinky Boots The Musical opening in March 2026.
Further venues announced for Mamma Mia! UK tour
Mamma Mia! will head out on a UK tour from October 2025, and additional dates include runs at theatres nationwide through to August 2026.
Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy live show coming to London
The interactive show will open at Riverside Studios in November, with visitors able to explore the world based on Douglas Adams’ novels and the 2005 film.
Mean Girls The Musical touring UK theatres in 2026
Lorne Michaels, Crossroads Live and Sonia Friedman Productions have announced the UK and Ireland tour of Mean Girls The Musical will open at Manchester Opera House on 23rd February 2026.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button closing in October
The award winning musical has announced its final extension at The Ambassadors Theatre, with its last West End performance taking place on 11th October 2025.
RSC announces 2025/26 programme starring Outlander’s Sam Heughan
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced its 2025/26 programme of shows, including a new production of Shakespeare’s Henry V and a West End run of Born With Teeth.
Special anniversary cast announced for Les Misérables, London
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the West End musical, producers of Les Misérables have announced a new cast including Killian Donnelly as Jean Valjean and Bradley Jaden as Javert.
Olly Alexander starring in The Importance of Being Earnest
The actor and singer-songwriter will take on the role of Algernon Moncrieff when the National Theatre production transfers to the West End.
Brian Conley to join the cast of Back to the Future The Musical
The stage and screen star will play Doctor Emmett Brown in Back to the Future The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre.