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Polly (The Heartbreak Opera)

A riotous and radical adaptation of John Gay’s banned sequel to The Beggar’s Opera

Robin/Red/Breast

An intimate, immersive and voyeuristic take on a folk horror classic

Coram Boy

Full cast announced for this moving and richly colourful tale

Museum of Austerity

Witness the human stories of Austerity Britain in this arresting mixed reality installation

Grease

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before!

The Glass Menagerie

A poetic and harsh portrayal of a family on the brink of change.

London City Ballet

London City Ballet announces its new company and details of its first season

‘STRAIGHT EXPECTATIONS’ TOUR 2024

Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Season 4, Danny Beard has a brand-new tour for 2024!

DALISO CHAPONDA

Feed This Black Man Again - UK tour!

Meet The Boy at The Back of the Class

For an unforgettable lesson in the power of friendship and kindness

The Grand Theatre Blackpool

Bring the family together with fabulous family shows & make magical memories to last a lifetime!

Rothko Chapel

What does a painting sound like?

FADE

A tale of sibling allyship and how far we are willing to go to protect each other

The Power Plays Festival

Top creatives join The POWER PLAYS Writing Festival in Blackpool this Spring

The Promise

Inspired by the extraordinary experiences of deaf people living with dementia

What the Butler Saw

Full cast for UK tour announced

Ghost the Musical

The Oscar-winning love story live on stage!

Spring Season at Octagon Theatre

Experience the magic of live theatre this spring at the Octagon

Liberation Squares

Three British Muslim teenage girls discover the real-life consequences of the world of social media activism

Northern Soul Orchestrated

Get ready to move! Northern Soul BBC Prom hits the road!

Silence

A remarkable play inspired by the people who lived through the last days of the British Raj

The Last Word Festival is Back!

The Roundhouse reveals their initial slate of programming for their flagship spoken word festival

Le Gateau Chocolat’s I Wish

A fantastical, playful one-person show, filled with song, tells a new fable for our times

Testmatch

Full cast announced for new play TESTMATCH by Kate Attwell

Frankie Goes to Bollywood

Get ready to be swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood!

Skydiver

Fly high with this captivating family dance encounter in the skies

Work begins on the Science and Industry Museum

Work begins to replace the Museum’s Grade II listed roof - the size of two Olympic swimming pools!

Open Call for Artists!

Free Open Call for major project: The Gallery Season 4 exhibition!

The Laing Art Gallery

Announces its 2024 exhibition programme

Spot’s Birthday Party

Join Steve the monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT!

PEPPA PIG LIVE! IS BACK

Peppa & friends will tour the UK and Ireland in oink–tastic new show!

Madagascar The Musical UK Tour

UK & Ireland Tour re-opens for 2024 on 08 Feb for the most amazing musical adventure of a lifetime!

Michelle Brasier: Reform

Have you ever ended up being the emergency contact for a stranger who tried to scam you out of your money? No? Michelle Brasier has....

Wonder Boy

PW Productions announces UK Tour of award-winning play Wonder Boy

Ricky Tomlinson in Irish Annie’s

A celebration of the best of Irish culture