The latest theatre news, West End reviews, show guides, and behind-the-scenes features from British Theatre's editorial team.
Full cast and creatives are announced for Beauty and the Beast, the Liverpool Everyman rock 'n' roll panto, running from 14 November 2026 to 6 January 2027.
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See the first photos of Roger Bart as Doc Brown and Axel Duffy as Marty McFly in the Back to the Future musical UK tour, now in Bristol until 21 November.
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Dan and Jeff return to the Apollo Theatre in Potted Panto from 6 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, joined by Joseph Maudsley, Georgia Corrigan and Sammy Johnson.
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Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is on a 75th anniversary tour of the UK and Ireland until July 2027, including Manchester Opera House from 26 to 31 October 2…
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From Paranormal Activity to Beetlejuice, the best Halloween theatre shows for 2026 in London and on tour this autumn. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now booking to 5 September 2027 at the Palace Theatre, with over 110,000 new tickets and new stage photos of the latest …
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Miriam Margolyes makes her panto debut as the voice of the Giant in Jack and the Beanstalk at Lighthouse Poole, from 10 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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A new stage version of the classic BBC sitcom Porridge tours the UK from September to November 2027, opening in Bath and finishing at BEAM in Hertford.
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Heathers The Musical has released a new trailer with its UK and Ireland touring cast, led by Gerardine Sacdalan and Louis Hearsey, ahead of dates into 2027.
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Judith Kerr's Mog the Forgetful Cat becomes a new musical play, opening at the Rose Theatre Kingston in February 2027 before a UK tour to September 2027.
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See the first production photos from the CATS UK and Ireland tour, with Louise Dearman as Grizabella, after the tour opened in Plymouth on 6 October 2026.
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Bristol Old Vic's 2027 season brings the world premiere of Disco Dracula, a 40th anniversary Leave Taking and a new Uncle Vanya. Here is what is coming.
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The Popinjay Cavalier, Quentin Tarantino’s stage debut, stars Sacha Baron Cohen at the Phoenix Theatre from 23 February 2027, with opening night on 18 March.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at the Mercury Theatre Colchester: Kemi Clarke leads the full panto cast, with Antony Stuart-Hicks as the Dame, from 21 November 2026.
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Falsettos reunion concerts come to the London Palladium on 23 and 24 February 2027, as the 2016 Broadway revival cast reunites for three performances only.
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UK Theatre Awards 2026 winners: acting prizes for Adrian Lester, Julianne Pundan and Gloria Obianyo, an award for Jodie Comer and 2 wins for Theatr Clwyd.
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The Hunger Games: On Stage has a new cast at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre from 23 October 2026, led by Elizabeth Anderson as Katniss and Neil McDermott.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now one show at the Palace Theatre. Meet the new cast, led by Ethan Rouse and Bill Stanley, with booking to June 2027.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at the Arts Theatre in Cambridge features Ian McKellen as the voice of The Giant. Dates, cast and accessible performances for 2026.
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Ballet Black at 25 brings the Olivier-winning Ingoma and a new Hope Boykin commission to Sadler’s Wells, 14 to 17 October 2026. Dates, times and age guidance.
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Hay Fever with Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant will be screened by NT Live from 14 January 2027. See it live at Wyndham’s Theatre until 12 December.
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From The Heart, Don Black’s celebration in song, plays its final week at the Garrick Theatre until 18 October. See new photos and the last dates to book.
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Tristan & Yseult, Emma Rice’s acclaimed original production, comes to Alexandra Palace Theatre from 11 to 27 March 2027 for its first London run in ten years.
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Not a panto person? Christmas musicals 2026 on tour, from Mamma Mia! in Liverpool to Billy Elliot in Manchester. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Rent reviews: what critics say about Gaten Matarazzo and Luke Sheppard’s revival at the Tom Stoppard Theatre, booking until 29 May 2027. See dates and tickets.
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