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Roger Bart (as Doc Brown) and Axel Duffy (as Marty McFly)

It’s time: Back to the Future The Musical set for debut tour

Tony Award-winning actor Roger Bart will reprise his role as the eccentric scientist Doc Brown for a limited run of the nationwide UK tour, which opens in Bristol in October. 

A creative image illustrating The Traitors - Acts of Betrayal play

Group rates and bookings for The Traitors stage show

The West End stage adaptation of the global phenomenon is now offering group rates and bookings with The Traitors - Acts of Betrayal set to open in London in May 2027. 

The previous touring company of Chicago the musical.

All that jazz: dates for 2027 Chicago musical tour

A new UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning musical Chicago will open at the New Wimbledon Theatre in February 2027. 

A close up of Little Red Ridinghood in Into The Woods

Into The West End: Sondheim’s fairytale favourite returns

For the first time since 1991, Into The Woods will be staged in the West End following a transfer from the Bridge Theatre in October.

Russell T Davies and Beniot Swan Pouffer

Bold reimagining of It’s a Sin coming to the stage

Based on the Channel 4 series by Russell T Davies, the bold new touring adaptation will tell the story through dance when it opens in Manchester in February 2027.

Dancers from Ballet Black

Sadler’s Wells announces autumn/winter programme

The 2026 season at Sadler’s Wells Theatre features big names and new productions, including BalletBoyz and the return of Matthew Bourne’s Christmas residency. 

Heathers The Musical to open The Arts at Marble Arch

Big fun! The award-winning production will have a limited 52-show summer run at the new temporary home of The Arts Theatre, followed by a UK tour beginning in September.

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Whodunit? Midsomer Murders back on stage for 2027 tour

Daniel Casey will be reprising the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby for the return tour of The Killings at Badger’s Drift, which opens in April 2027.

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The company in Hadestown

“An evening in theatre like no other” - Hadestown tour to open in 2027

The award-winning musical Hadestown, currently playing its third hit year in the West End, will embark on its first-ever UK & Ireland tour in 2027. 

The cast of Matilda The Musical

15 years: the enduring appeal of Matilda The Musical

As it enters its 15th year in the West End, we look back on the record-breaking success of Matilda The Musical and explore what it is that continues to appeal to audiences year on year. 

Company of Paddington The Musical

Encore! Theatre shows extending in the West End

It’s always sad to see a good thing go, which is why we’re thrilled that these major productions are extending their run in London, one until 2028.

Beetlejuice The Musical

London Theatre Review: Beetlejuice The Musical

The much-anticipated West End debut of Beetlejuice The Musical delivers a spectacularly chaotic show, with 200+ special effects and David Fynn’s outlandish performance. 

Singin' In The Rain

Making a splash… Singin’ In The Rain tour set to dazzle audiences

The hit show returns for a major new UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley from 28th January, and including a summer season at Sadler’s Wells. 

Headshot of Gaten Matarazzo

30 years of RENT: the groundbreaking musical returns to the West End

Celebrating three decades since its debut on Broadway, Jonathan Larson’s hit musical returns to London in October led by Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo.

My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro extends West End run until 2027

The award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved animation has extended at Gillian Lynne Theatre, with group tickets available. 

Trainspotting The Musical

Choose life, choose the stage: Trainspotting musical UK tour

Three decades after the cult film, Trainspotting The Musical will premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket in July before touring the UK. 

A cast poster with Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden

Holby City favourite to star in tour of The Curious Incident

EastEnders’ Charlie Brooks will perform alongside Holby City’s Joe McFadden in a new UK tour of the hit play, opening in Birmingham in September with dates into 2027.

The cast of Starlight Express

All aboard! World tour announced for Starlight Express

The world tour of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Starlight Express, will start in the UK, opening in Leicester in May 2027.

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