Theatre Spotlight
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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.
The BFG opens Chichester Festival Theatre’s 2026 season
Group tickets are now available for Chichester Festival Theatre’s spectacular new production of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, opening in March.
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.
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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.
Immersive Faulty Towers dining show offers perfect group night out
The award-winning show based on the iconic BBC series combines comedy with a three-course meal, creating a memorable group entertainment experience this festive season!
The Hunger Games: On Stage booking until October
Wicked becomes ninth longest-running West End show in history
Immersive Faulty Towers dining show offers perfect group night out
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.
West End hit SIX the Musical offers group discounts
Watch the video and find out about a show that sees the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities out of the shadow of their infamous spouse.
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.
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