Theatre News
From London’s West End to the best national touring productions, find out what to see on your next group theatre visit.
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.
Cynthia Erivo to lead new adaptation of Dracula in the West End
Kip Williams’ one actor adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula will begin performances at London’s Noël Coward Theatre in February 2026.
The Talented Mr. Ripley set for first UK tour
The stage adaptation of the 1955 novel and hit film will tour UK theatres from 4th September, 70 years after the novel’s publication.
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana announces second UK tour
Nutcracker in Havana, choreographed and directed by Carlos Acosta CBE, will embark on its second UK tour from the end of October 2025.
Legally Blonde to tour UK in 2026
A new production of Legally Blonde The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026, opening at Leicester’s Curve Theatre in February.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical to finish West End run
After seven years Tina, the stage show based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, will conclude its run in London’s West End.
Toby Jones and David Harewood to star in Othello
A new West End production of Shakespeare’s Othello will open in October, at Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE and Caitlin FitzGerald.
The Hunger Games stage show to launch at new Canary Wharf theatre
The first-ever live stage adaptation of the The Hunger Games will begin performances in October at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, a brand new venue in Canary Wharf, London.
Wicked extends group bookings to December 2026
Groups can continue to save on tickets for midweek and weekend performances as the West End show extends its groups and trade booking to December 2026.
The Play That Goes Wrong announces extension and new cast
More mischief is guaranteed as The Play That Goes Wrong at London’s Duchess Theatre announces a new cast and extends its run until August 2026.
Disney’s The Lion King extends West End stay again
More tickets have been released through to December 2026 for the multi-award-winning production, with discounted rates available for group bookings.
Bridgerton’s Hannah Dodd leads new cast of Cabaret in London
Hannah Dodd, known for her role in Netflix’s Bridgerton, is set to star as Sally Bowles in the West End production of Cabaret, joining a newly announced cast at London’s Kit Kat Club.
Helloooo, Poppets! Mrs Doubtfire musical to tour
Beloved Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire will be packing up her suitcase and hitting the road as musical Mrs Doubtfire tours the UK and Ireland.
KC and the Sunshine Band musical set for London debut
Get Down Tonight, a musical inspired by the early years of Harry Wayne Casey (of KC and the Sunshine Band), arrives at London’s Charing Cross Theatre this September.
Marmalade anyone? Paddington The Musical to receive world premiere
The much-loved bear from Peru will find a new home at the Savoy Theatre, London with music and lyrics by McFly front-man and best-selling children’s author, Tom Fletcher.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton starring in 2:22 A Ghost Story tour
The full cast for the 2025 leg of the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story has been announced and includes Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley who will star as couple, Sam and Jenny.
TV presenter and singer Fleur East joining Tina Turner musical
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has announced that Fleur East will make her theatrical debut in the lead role of Tina, and that the show has extended its booking period.
Alexandra Burke to transform into Morticia for The Addams Family tour
The singer-songwriter and winner of series five of The X Factor will star alongside Lesley Joseph, best known for popular comedy, Birds of a Feather.
The Kinks musical returns for another UK Tour
Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits.
Watch: The Muses perform Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules
Groups can get a taster of the new musical coming to the West End, with the release of Zero to Hero by The Muses, one of the many hits in the hotly-anticipated show.
Expect festive mayhem from Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Mischief will be bringing a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show, after celebrating ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong.
The Producers heading back to the West End stage
Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is returning to the West End after a sold-out run at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.
Much-loved Greatest Showman to be transformed into a stage show
A stage adaptation will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film.
Popular Midsomer Murders will make stage debut
For the first time, Inspector Barnaby and his sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will take to the stage in Guy Unsworth’s adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
Nationwide tour of Dear England: football, identity and masculinity
The National Theatre has revealed that Olivier-award winning play, Dear England will tour UK theatres, telling the story of Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England football manager.
More UK tour dates include new firsts for Miss Saigon
Set during the 1970s, during the last days of the Vietnam War, the show tells the story of 17-year-old Kim who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer.
From page to stage: Death on the Nile touring theatres nationwide
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile will begin a UK and Ireland tour on 26th September, opening at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
Additional dates for Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Groups can make use of further dates to the 2025/2026 tour of the double Olivier award-winning production of The Red Shoes, including a short festive run at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
To Kill a Mockingbird set for debut UK and Ireland tour
The show based on the acclaimed novel is touring the UK following sell-out runs on Broadway and at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
Fiddler on the Roof transfers to London ahead of UK tour
Fiddler on the Roof will open at London’s Barbican Theatre this summer, followed by a major UK and Ireland tour after a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Full casting announced for West End debut of Disney’s Hercules
Disney Theatrical Group has announced full casting for Hercules which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 24th June, with previews from 6th June.
Evita heading to the West End this summer
The show returns to the capital in 2025 and will run at the London Palladium for 12 weeks, telling the story of the ambitious Eva Perón.
LW Theatres announces groups department to help with booking West End shows
GTOs now have the added benefit of a dedicated groups department with LW Theatres, offering coach parking advice, dining options and more.
Capital Theatre to open in Shepherd’s Bush with Dirty Dancing
A new theatre is set to open its doors in west London, with Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage confirmed as its first production.
The Bodyguard to open in Birmingham ahead of European tour
The show has previously had three sell-out UK and Ireland tours and will visit venues including Blackpool Opera House and Milton Keynes Theatre.
Singer Joe McElderry to appear as Pharaoh in Joseph tour
Former X-Factor winner, Joe McElderry is joining the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical, taking on the role of Pharaoh for the first time.
Huge surge on group visits to see Wicked after film release
Ticket agency, Group Line has reported a massive surge in requests to see Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London, following the release of the movie in cinemas.
Fawlty Towers stage show to tour UK and Ireland
Fawlty Towers – The Play will open at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley ahead of a UK tour, following a sold-out West End season.
Steps musical set for UK and Ireland tour
Here & Now is preparing for a tour of the UK and Ireland after becoming the fastest selling show in The Alexandra Theatre’s history in Birmingham.
Broadway’s The Great Gatsby coming to London
The Tony Award-winning musical is on its way to the West End one year on from opening on Broadway, bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s best-selling novel to life.
Matilda the Musical to go back on the road
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025.
Group tickets on sale for Disney’s Hercules
There are discounted rates for groups that want to see the hotly-anticipated West End opening of Disney’s Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End
Groups of ten or more can book tickets for Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which broke the Barbican’s single day sales record.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody set for UK and Ireland tour
Tickets are on sale for the UK tour of the musical based on the hit sitcom, with the show set to feature some of the most iconic moments from the lives of the much-loved characters.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express extends again
The hit show has extended for a fourth time due to phenomenal demand, playing at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Oliver extends West End run ahead of launch
The London adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic will now play at the Gielgud Theatre until September 2025.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe show announces venues
The special tour, which comes 75 years after C.S. Lewis first published his iconic tale, has revealed a limited run of London dates and its cast.
Cast announced for Mary Poppins 20th anniversary tour
Mary Poppins will open at Bristol Hippodrome - the same venue in which the show marked its world premiere 20 years ago.
First-look at award-winning UK and Ireland tour of War Horse
The new production images show colourful backdrops, incredible animal puppetry and gritty World War One scenes.