Unicorn Theatre Announces Bold New Season Focused on Accessibility, Sustainability and National Reach.
The Unicorn Theatre is proud to unveil the Spring and Summer instalment of its 2025/26 season, featuring a world premiere, exciting new productions, landmark partnerships with major UK theatres, and a reinforced commitment to accessibility, affordability and environmental sustainability.
Highlights Include
- A landmark partnership with the National Theatre for 2027 to widen access and supercharge primary school engagement across the country.
- 2025/26 season highlights include a major new co-production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Focus on climate awareness and action in new devised piece by Jo Tyabji, Creatures, alongside newly launched series of events, Critical Conversations.
- International work from award-winning French Company Le Cirque Content Pour Peu.
- A new £10 ticket initiative paired with a deepened commitment to access, with relaxed performances across the season, creative captioning, and more.
The new season kicks off with a delightful tale for the very youngest theatregoers. Squirrel (17th January – 22nd February), a story of new growth and beginnings told through music and puppetry. Swooping in from France, By Trial and Error (Entre le Zist et le Geste, 11th – 22nd February) by acclaimed company Le Cirque Content Pour Peu, brings a duo of disoriented acrobats to the Weston stage. From 6th March – 12th April, audiences will embark on an eco-adventure with Creatures, created and directed by Jo Tyabji. In a major new co-production with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Unicorn presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream (21st March – 3rd May), Shakespeare’s most loved comedy reimagined for ages 7 and up.
A further partnership of the season sees the Unicorn working with Theatre Hullabaloo to create a brand new immersive playscape experience. Inspired by ideas from local children, Whatever the Weather (3rd July – 16th August) is an artist-designed space that celebrates the different ways children naturally play. Rounding off the season with a roar is the return of a beloved story. The Lion Inside (14th July – 2nd August), with humour, heart, and toe-tapping songs, this uplifting family show is perfect for ages 3 to 7.
Previously announced titles returning to the Unicorn this year include The Three Little Pigs (27 September to 2 November). Also returning is Anansi the Spider (3 October to 16 November), presented in collaboration with Birmingham Rep and newly directed by Belfield. November will see the premiere of How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? (15 November to 3 January), based on the book by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. The season will conclude with Scrunch (30 November to 4 January), a sensory piece for babies aged six to 18 months, created by Sarah Argent and Kevin Lewis.
With its mix of bold storytelling, cross-industry collaboration and essential values at its core, the Unicorn’s new season invites audiences of all ages to experience the wonder of theatre — whether it’s their first time or their fiftieth.