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My Neighbour Totoro extends with group discounts
Totoro and Catbus will continue their tale at the Gillian Lynne Theatre until 30th August 2026, after the production extended its booking.
SIX the Musical offers group discounts at London’s Vaudeville Theatre
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse in this original musical sensation.
Wax on, wax off: Karate Kid musical offers group rates
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 to 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.
Group rates available for The Curious Incident UK tour
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.
Read moreTop Hat the Musical returns to London for limited festive season run
The Olivier Award-winning musical adaptation returns to London this Christmas with Irving Berlin’s immortal songs including Cheek to Cheek and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
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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.
London Theatre Review: The Producers
Mel Brooks’ laugh-a-minute production, The Producers has returned to the West End and is sure to have you in stitches as it takes no prisoners.
New theatre planned for Greenwich
Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre is expected to open in autumn 2026 and will feature two 1,500-seat auditoriums.
Annie UK tour opening in May
London Theatre Review: The Producers
New theatre planned for Greenwich
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.
Regional Theatre Review: Blood Brothers
Class, friendship and superstition are up for discussion in the touring production of Bill Kenwright’s classic production, with passionate performances from the entire cast.
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.
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