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All the latest news from across the UK arts and culture scene.

Seven Dials Playhouse

Seven Dials Playhouse announces Associate Artists alongside an updated Artistic Policy.

Shakespeare’s Globe Spring Preview

Take delight in Shakespeare’s deliciously disruptive comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream this April.

The Dry House

An incredible all-female cast announced for Eugene O’Hare’s play The Dry House at Marylebone Theatre.

The Gilbert & George Centre

New gallery and exhibitions devoted to Gilbert & George opens to the public.

THE VERY BEST & WORST OF MR. SWALLOW

Nick Mohammed’s beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is getting set to tour the UK for the first time!

THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

“Me and my sisters We hold this house together Hurt just one, you hurt us all”

Anna Karenina

“Love robs you of your sanity mauls your heart will probably kill you, But without love there is no point in living”

What’s on at Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery has some fantastic exhibitions the whole family can enjoy!

The Tempest

The PERFECT introduction to Shakespeare for everyone this Easter!

The Red House, Aldeburgh.

Now is the perfect time to book a visit to our historic site - The Red House in Aldeburgh.

Yevonde: Life and Colour

An exploration of the ground-breaking work of 20th century British photographer, Yevonde.

BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE 2023

First wave of speakers, artists and pod parties announced for the 10th edition of Brighton Music Conference.

Live Music in Manchester from the RNCM

As a powerhouse of innovation and creativity, the Royal Northern College of Music is marking 50 years with a vibrant performance programme offering something for everyone.

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know our story of Diana? We very much doubt it.

Family Fun at the Gallery!

Get the kids inspired by art this Easter, as they explore and learn the fun way!

TROLLS OnLINE.

Epoch-making, mould-breaking, taboo-busting – Trolls are on the RAMPAGE!

QUALITY STREET

Cast announced for the tour of J.M. Barrie’s delicious, regency comedy Quality Street.

AN AUDIENCE WITH MILLY-LIU

François Pandolfo's one-man-cat-drag-late-night comedy show!

HAMLET LIVE IN CINEMAS

Stage to screen release of John Haidar’s acclaimed production Hamlet starring Billy Howle

The Last Word Festival

Experience the power of spoken word, workshops, soul-stirring music and thought-provoking films.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GALLERY

A Brief Revolution: photography, architecture and social space in the Manplan project

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS

FIVE MEN. ONE DREAM. A SOUND THAT WOULD LAST A LIFETIME.

We Need New Names

A defiant and exuberant coming-of-age story full of humour and humanity.

marcchagall.com

The official website dedicated to the artist Marc Chagall is online now.

THE LOST SPELLS

A vibrant and charming family show, full of music and dancing, celebrating the magic of nature.

FURTHER THAN THE FURTHEST THING

Inspired by real events, a community is haunted by its past and under threat from a modern world in crisis.

Super Power Panto!

An exciting, interactive show that takes you on an amazing adventure to find your superpowers!

When We Died

A captivating and intimate tale of overcoming the past and fighting for control.

MAY AT THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM AND QUEEN’S HOUSE

Highlights of events and exhibitions for visitors this May to the museums.

Fragments

A new play exploring how we create our own ‘truth’ from scraps of information.

Camden Art Centre

Visit Camden Art Centre, a place for art and artists, the curious, the novice and the expert alike.

WORTH

The full cast has been announced for a new darkly comic drama exploring immigration and family secrets.

Dia-Beat-Es

A live DJ set interspersed with personal experiences of a lifetime spent managing type 1 diabetes.

Nothing Happens (Twice)

Slapstick humour meets Beckett head on in a quest for life’s meaning.

DAYLIGHT MUSIC

Everyone is welcome this Spring for a series of magical afternoon concerts.

Spring at the Zabludowicz Collection

The Zabludowicz Collection is delighted to announce an exciting programme of exhibitions and events for Spring/Summer 2023.

Around the World in 80 Days!

Get ready for a rip-roaring caper as circus meets theatre in this dazzling and delightful family fun show!

Chaillot –Corps extremes Sadler’s Wells

Corps extrêmes is a visually stunning exploration of flight and freedom with an ensemble of athletes and artists, defying belief.

WIGAN PRIDE

Retrieve your rainbows, raid your closet for something pink, white or blue, and get ready to have your say in style: Wigan Pride is BACK!

WatchAUT AUSTRIAN FILM FESTIVAL

WatchAUT Austrian Film Festival returns for a second edition featuring the best new films to emerge from Austria.

Snape Maltings Spring Events

Book now for Spring events at Snape Maltings, Music you love with a refreshing twist.

I Hate It Here

An interactive devised play about zero hours contracts and instability.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)

New production images released of the unique, multi award winning Pride & Prejudice*(*sort of).

THE WOMAN WHO TURNED INTO A TREE

A world premiere about isolation, identity and destructive obsession with the opinions of others.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

First look at photos released of SHERIDAN SMITH in Willy Russell’s SHIRLEY VALENTINE.

New Classical and Jazz Streaming Service

Presto Music launches a brand-new streaming service dedicated to classical and jazz music.

GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE - PRODUCTION IMAGES

PRODUCTION IMAGES RELEASED for Grenfell System Failure, scenes from the inquiry.

Treasures from Faraway

Strawberry Hill House presents 'Treasures from Faraway: Medieval and Renaissance Objects from the Schroder collection'.

HAMILTON Announces First Ever UK Tour

The multi award-winning musical HAMILTON will tour the UK for the very first time opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre in November.

Jitish Kallat’s “Whorled (Here After Here After Here)”

A striking outdoor installation of two intersecting spirals that echo the signage of UK roads and connect Somerset House Courtyard to locations across the planet and universe.

The One Fest Exhibition

The One Fest Exhibition will be displayed in the foyer of Old Diorama Arts Centre until mid-March, and visitors are welcome to enjoy this beautiful and unique exhibition anytime during our opening hours, and support more projects like this going forward.

Headlong New Season of Work for 2023

Headlong brings an exciting programme of innovative new writing and reimagined classics with award-winning artists and bold new voices.

ANIMAL UK Tour

A heart- warming exploration of how disability, sexuality and lust co-exist for people who require round-the-clock assistance.

March Events at The Royal Observatory Greenwich

Visit the Royal Observatory this March, Home of GMT, the Prime Meridian of the world and London’s Planetarium.

National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House Greenwich

A full programme of events for visitors this March to the historic Greenwich National Maritime Museum and Queen’s House.

March Events at CUTTY SARK

Visit Cutty Sark this March, the celebrated historic sailing ship and fastest of its time.

Summer Season at Wigmore Hall

Wigmore Hall is livelier than ever this year with a packed summer season of concerts and events.

Aged 16-22? Write? Then why not join the Writing Squad?

Free workshops and mentoring tailored for you.

Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance

First major UK exhibition to explore the work of the Renaissance master Donatello, arguably the greatest sculptor of all time.

FOX - Spring Tour 2023

Inspired by true events, Fox is a brutally honest and insightful exploration of new motherhood in an increasingly isolating society.

Seascapes & Chalk Caves

“On the beach at low tide, under a full moon, every stone is a work of art.”

A HARD MAN IS GOOD TO FIND!

The Photographers’ Gallery presents a bold new exhibition charting over 60 years of queer photography of the male physique.

Brilliant Jerks Cast Announced

Killing Eve's Sean Delaney, Shantaram's Shubham Saraf and The Nevers' Kiran Sonia Sawar to star in Brilliant Jerks.

SAP

Award-winning cast of Fringe favourite SAP returns to Soho Theatre and a UK tour.

Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum

One of Manchester's best-loved attractions has unveiled highlights of its packed 2023 programme including a new world-premiere exhibition!

Action, Gesture, Paint and Lunch at Townsend

Whitechapel Gallery presents a major exhibition of 150 paintings that can now be enjoyed alongside a set lunch.

Full Cast Announced for Annie Get Your Gun

AWARD-WINNING KINKY BOOTS STAR JOINS RACHEL TUCKER & JULIAN OVENDEN FOR ANNIE GET YOUR GUN CONCERT!

BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL

Full casting announced for Bonnie & Clyde The Musical at the Garrick Theatre.

THEY DON’T PAY? WE WON’T PAY!

Full cast announced for Mercury Theatre’s upcoming production They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay! A ferociously funny political farce.

Under the Black Rock

Harry Potter’s Evanna Lynch to star in Under the Black Rock, a darkly comic thriller set in Belfast during the Troubles.

National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery announces line up of major exhibitions to mark its reopening in June 2023.

DONMAR WAREHOUSE

Donmar Warehouse announces further shows including Noel Coward’s Private Lives, the new Jack Thorne play and Next to Normal.

Spain and the Hispanic World

A landmark exhibition that traces the rich story of Spanish and Hispanic art and culture from antiquity to the early 20th century.

OKLAHOMA!

Full casting announced for critically acclaimed smash -hit production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA!

ROCK OF AGES, THE FAREWELL TOUR

It’s the final countdown as the full cast is announced for Rock of Ages Farewell Tour.

HOME I’M DARLING

A sparkling, thought-provoking comedy about one woman’s quest to be the perfect 1950’s housewife

YOU BURY ME

“Only Cairo, eh? Only Cairo will push you to your absolute limits and then suddenly… you’re in love. You’re in love and you’re entangled and stuck. How does this city do that?”

Horace Walpole’s Strawberry Hill House

A generous loan of over fifty Old Masters has enabled experts to recreate the look and feel of Horace Walpole's Strawberry Hill House as it was in his lifetime.

New Diorama Theatre Spring 2023 Reopening Programme

New Diorama unveils a new programme of work over February-June 2023, featuring internationally celebrated artists and new work from long-time associates.

MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936

Full cast announced for the ground-breaking production of Shakespeare’s classic, The Merchant of Venice.

GRENFELL SYSTEM FAILURE

Cast announced for Nick of Time Productions and The Playground Theatre’s Production of Grenfell System Failure, scenes from the inquiry.

THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET

The Australian Ballet Returns to Royal Opera House, London After 35 years.

VINLAND

A family-friendly Viking saga adventure show that merges history and mythology with storytelling, animation, and live music.

BRIT Awards Face Backlash for Male-only Nominations

The BRIT Awards aim of inclusion through gender equality has ended in disaster, with zero female artists receiving nomination for the Best Artist category. A well-intended effort to remove arbitrary gender segregation has now resulted in complete gender exclusion. So, what happened?

JUNCTION 2 FESTIVAL

Junction 2 announces dates, location and line up for its boldest event yet.

WOMEN, BEWARE THE DEVIL

Full cast announced for the Almeida Theatre’s Women Beware The Devil

ABIGAIL’S PARTY

London Classic Theatre announces the full cast for their UK tour of Mike Leigh’s classic comedy, Abigail’s Party.

Wakehurst’s NEW Nature Heroes Programme

Every half term and school holiday, young adventurers will have the opportunity to become a planet-saving Nature Superhero.

What’s on at The Museum of London Docklands

The Museum of London has some fantastic FREE activities the whole family can enjoy this January from drop-in dragon dances to musical singalongs.

V&A to Open Phase Two of the Museum’s Photography Centre

V&A to open Phase Two of the museum’s Photography Centre in May 2023, creating largest permanent space dedicated to photography in the UK.

In PurSUEt heads to VAULT Festival 2023

A delusional Sue Perkins superfan is sent to a therapist to tackle her addictions in a solo queer tragi-comedy theatre show.

LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS

You’re going to speak more than 123 million words in your lifetime. What will you do when they run out?

Shakespeare’s Globe: Last Chance to See & New for 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe’s Winter Season continues with the last chance to see Henry V and Hakawatis & two new shows for 2023.

MOTHER GOOSE Announces Additional Venues!

The smash-hit production of MOTHER GOOSE, starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop has added additional venues to the UK & Ireland tour.

Full Cast Announced for ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’

The full cast is announced for the first major London revival of Dario Fo and Franco Rame’s riotous Accidental Death of an Anarchist in 20 years.

National Portrait Gallery Reopening

The National Portrait Gallery will reopen its doors for the first time since 2020, following the most extensive redevelopment of its building since 1896.

Aldeburgh Festival 2023 _ Tickets on Sale Now

Britten Pears Arts is delighted to announce the programme for the 2023 Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts.

Clive Anderson in Winner’s Curse

TV and radio personality Clive Anderson stars in an interactive theatrical look at the difficult world of international relations.

Estorick Collection London 2023

During 2023 the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art celebrates its 25th anniversary with events and exhibitions by Giorgio Morandi and Osvaldo Licini.