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Hairspray the Musical Previous Production Cast - Photo credit Pamela Raith (2)

Hairspray returns to UK stages on major 2027 tour

The beloved musical Hairspray is heading back out on the road across the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Neil Hurst reprising the role of Edna Turnblad and Brenda Edwards co-directing.

Tim Mahendran and the cast of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

Extra tour dates announced for Live Aid musical

Group tickets are now on sale for additional venues confirmed for the UK tour of Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical which opens in March 2027. 

Artwork for Brock's Mill

World premieres and a spring tour added to RSC 2026-2028 calendar

New productions of Othello, The Bear and the Piano, and a tour of The Merry Wives of Windsor are among the announcements made by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Cast of The Play That Goes Wrong

Mischief offers great group rates on two West End hits

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Andre Portasio, Jonathan Harvey & Danny Beard outside the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to promote the new Lily Savage play.

Savage: original play brings story of Paul O’Grady’s ‘blonde bombsite’ to life

A new touring production, inspired by the life of the late Paul O’Grady, will tell the story of Lily Savage in what is being described as a “deeply moving new play”.

Poster for One Day: The Musical

One Day: The Musical to transfer to the West End

Get your tissues ready - the musical adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling novel will open at London’s Garrick Theatre on 17th November following its hit debut in Edinburgh.

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 time during the nationwide UK tour, which opens in Bristol in October. 

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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. 

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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. 

The cast of Matilda The Musical

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. 

A cast of performers on stage in front of a red curtain.

English National Opera announces 2026/27 season in London

This season will feature nine operas, including classics such as Puccini’s Tosca and Verdi’s La traviata plus new productions, performed at London Coliseum.

The Choir of Man

Regional Theatre Review: The Choir of Man

Taking you through the doors of the on-stage pub called The Jungle, The Choir of Man invites audiences to join the cast for two hours of foot-stomping, hand-clapping fun.

Harry Judd in High School Musical

McFly’s Harry Judd to star in Disney’s High School Musical

Group rates are now available for the London transfer of Disney’s High School Musical which opens at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre in October. 

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