All Regional Theatre articles – Page 8
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NewsStage tour and casting announced for George Orwell’s Animal Farm
The tour schedule and full casting details have been confirmed for the upcoming production of George Orwell’s satirical novel Animal Farm which launches at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January.
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NewsWatch: Oxford New Theatre shares heartwarming video to celebrate reopening
The team at Oxford New Theatre has posted a feel-good video on its social media channel which shows staff and performers preparing to welcome back visitors having been shut for several months throughout the pandemic.
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NewsNew musical to celebrate The Osmonds to kick off tour in Leicester
The Osmonds: A New Musical will receive its world premiere at Leicester’s Curve Theatre as part of a UK & Ireland tour, telling the true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create many well-known hits.
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FeaturesCovid passports: how to prepare for visiting the theatre
Although plans to roll out a Covid passport programme for large events have now been put on hold, they are still required for entry into some theatres. What does it mean for group travel organisers and what do they need to make their members aware of?
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NewsDancing on Ice winner Jake Quickenden to join touring cast of Footloose
Former Dancing on Ice winner and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant Jake Quickenden is set to play Willard in the upcoming UK tour of Footloose The Musical.
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NewsGroups can book private virtual experiences with West End theatre stars
West End Your Way, set up by actor Alasdair Harvey and theatre director Hannah Chissick, allows groups to host private Q&A sessions as well as performances from their favourite stars.
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FeaturesThe theatre shows taking group bookings for future performances
With coronavirus restrictions gradually easing over the next few months, more theatre shows have been releasing group tickets for future performances. Here are some that we know about.
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FeaturesInspiring attractions for groups visiting the ‘Great Sussex Way’ area
Encompassing the roman city of Chichester, the expansive South Downs National Park and plenty more in-between, here are some attractions for group trips along the newly launched ‘Great Sussex Way’.
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NewsDisney’s classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks to make world stage premiere in UK
Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Bedknobs and Broomsticks will make its world premiere as a stage musical from the summer of 2021, featuring classic hits from the original 1971 motion picture.
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NewsNew star and dates revealed for Sister Act tour in 2021 & 2022
Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg have announced that Jennifer Saunders will reprise her role as Mother Superior in select performances for the UK tour of Sister Act the Musical, which also includes a range of new venues.
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NewsGroup organisers share the importance of the theatre as #SaveOurTheatres campaign launches
We’ve spoken to a number of group organisers about what theatre trips mean to them as the #SaveOurTheatres campaign launches to help save venues from closure.
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NewsGroup bookings now available for The Drifters Girl musical in 2021
The Drifters Girl will premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal on 9th October 2021, before transferring to the Garrick Theatre in London for a 20 week season.
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FeaturesGreat days out for groups: readers tell us where they love to go
We asked more readers to share some of their best group days out - and they did not disappoint. Have a look at these…
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News2021 UK tour of Chicago The Musical announced
The show is set to open in March 2021 at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre and will visit locations across the UK throughout the year.
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NewsCast announcement for first ever UK tour of Dreamgirls
The producers have revealed who will play the role of the Effie White in the tour which is due to open this autumn.
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FeaturesGet your theatre fix at home with these special online performances
All’s not lost for theatregoers - with the recent closures due to Coronavirus, a number of companies are releasing theatre recordings online.
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NewsThird tour planned for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
The National Theatre production will embark on its third tour in the autumn, and return to London for a limited run.
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NewsSchool of Rock set for major tour
The first batch of tickets are now on sale for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the Musical which takes to the road from February 2021.
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NewsOriginal production team reunites for Singin’ in the Rain tour
The iconic Singin’ in the Rain will embark on a UK and Ireland tour starting in January 2021, following its season at Sadler’s Wells.
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InterviewInterview: Eric Potts talks about hope and determination in By The Waters Of Liverpool
Eric Potts - who audiences might recognise from pantomime and Coronation Street, where he played Diggory Compton - chats to us about the play’s tour, its roots in reality and what audiences can expect from the moving production.