UK Regional Theatre Newsroom

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical. This brand new musical is adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book.

A reimagined revival of Moira Buffini's comedy Handbagged will tour across England from February to May produced by Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in partnership with the National Theatre.

Royal Court Theatre and Kandinsky Theatre Company have announced the cast for Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. Learn more about the production here!

The Young Vic Theatre has today Lucy Pattison as its new Executive Director. Lucy, who is currently a freelance Producer and General Manager will join the organisation.

Inspired by the works and life of post-war American poet and novelist Charles Bukowski, Ordinary Madness digs into the depravity of urban life and American society in the 1950s-1970s.

Polka Theatre has announced details of the variety of activities available for families to enjoy this February Half Term in the Wimbledon venue. Learn more about the lineup here!

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Perth Theatre’s Spring Season Subscription series will open with Nicola Werenowska’s reimagining of D.H. Lawrence’s novel, The Rainbow. The production gives voice to the three Polish women at the heart of the novel.

Written, directed & performed by Ian Pearce, Wonderin'y will be presented at Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, London in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production.

This January, the award-winning documentary The Last Show will launch online as a free-to-view premiere. Learn more about the film and the Mime Festival here!

South Korean dance icon Eun-Me Ahn, fresh from posing for a Gucci exhibition about legendary Korean artists, brings her latest work, Dragons, to the UK for an 8-venue tour presented by Dance Consortium.

HighTide has announced the return of the Hightide Writers Group in 2025 following the success of the inaugural Writers Group in 2024. Learn more about the group here!

As New Earth Theatre celebrates their 30th anniversary, new Artistic Director Ailin Conant and Executive Director Lian Wilkinson has announced their 2025 season of work.

Bric à Brac Theatre and Told by an Idiot are joining forces to present dark comedy, The Intrusion. The newly announced cast is set to bring this Kafka-inspired tale on a UK tour.

A show which combines striking physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a soundtrack that can be felt and heard comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

This February, English National Opera will present the first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro.

Toby Moran Mylett's Missing Lane Markers on the A47 will open tonight at the Bread & Roses Theatre in South London. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

LAMDA has announced the appointment of Sir Nigel Carrington as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees, effective from February 2025. Learn more about him here!

Mariposa (‘butterfly' in Spanish) is choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra's queer reimagining of Puccini's seminal opera, Madame Butterfly. Learn more about the production here!

Joining the previously announced Jade Anouka, Jackie Clune, Fizz Sinclair and Amanda Wilkin in the world premiere of Chris Bush's new play are Danielle Fiamanya, Laura Hanna, Beth Hinton-Lever and Serena Manteghi.

Producers of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody will hold open auditions to discover new talent who might be able to play the iconic characters of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe and Gunther in this major UK and Ireland tour.

From Edinburgh Fringe success to London’s Theatre503, Looking for fun? is a bold,  unflinching exploration of queer identity and the pursuit of connection in a digital age.  Learn more about the show here!

A diverse selection of contemporary jazz artists, including Ego Ella May, the Gülseven Medar Quartet and Alina Bzhezhinska, will headline the Royal Albert Hall's popular Late Night Jazz series as it returns for its first season of 2025.

After an acclaimed premiere at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre in 2023, Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light is set to hit the road on a UK tour. Learn more about where you can catch the show here!

A photographer who has worked extensively all over the world for more than 30 years will be bringing some of his most powerful and thought-provoking images to Warrington Museum.