Newcastle-under-Lyme’s New Vic Theatre will revive its production of Mary Norton’s The Borrowers at Christmas 2026 as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.

Derby Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its Christmas 2026 production of The Railway Children.

Theatre review of The End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland (Haruki Murakami and adapted by Ako Takahashi) from HoriPro Inc at Barbican Theatre - reviewer: Rebecca Clifton

We sometimes forget that the vast majority of theatregoers behave impeccably. That isn't always the case.

Theatre review of King Lear (William Shakespeare, adapted by Matthew Dunster) from Royal Exchange Theatre at Royal Exchange Theatre - reviewer: David Chadderton

Theatre review of Windows of Displacement (Akeim Toussaint Buck) from To Move Ltd at Northern Stage - reviewer: Dora Frankel

Theatre review of The Void (Ryan Simons) from Thunder Road Theatre in Association with Watford Palace Theatre at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh - reviewer: Graeme Strachan

Theatre review of Leonardo! A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster (Adapted by Sarah Fornace & Drew Dir from Leonardo, The Terrible Monster and Sam, The Most Scaredy-Cat Kid in the Whole World by M...

Theatre review of Cuban Baroque: Pearls / Chacona (Choreography by Andonis Foniadakis, Goyo Montero, music by Esteban Sallas / Julian Tarride, J S Bach) from Acosta Danza at Sadler’s Wells - reviewer:...

Theatre review of By Royal Appointment (Daisy Goodwin) from Daniel Schumann and Lee Dean at Theatre Royal Nottingham - reviewer: Steve Orme

Theatre review of Void (Cormac Keating) from Slade Productions at The Kings Arms, Salford - reviewer: David Cunningham

Theatre review of My Name Is Rachel Corrie (Rachel Corrie (original writings), edited by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner) at Greenwich Theatre Studio - reviewer: Keith Mckenna

Theatre review of Little Shop of Horrors (Book & lyrics by Howard Ashman, music by Alan Menken) from Thomas Hopkins & SAMS Entertainment at Hope Mill Theatre - reviewer: David Chadderton

Theatre review of Sylvia (Book by Kate Prince with Priya Parmar, music by Josh Cohen and D J Walde, lyrics by Kate Prince) from The Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company in association with S...

Theatre review of Annie (Book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin) from Michael Harrison and David Ian for Crossroads Live at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham - reviewer: ...

Theatre review of The Silence of the Lambs (Thomas Harris adapted by Gina Gionfriddo) from Indigo Productions, Crossroads Live and Curve theatre, Leicester at The Lowry, Salford - reviewer: David Cunn...

Theatre review of Eureka Day (Jonathan Spector) from Seattle Rep at Leo K. Theater - reviewer: Keith Dorwick

Theatre review of Toy Soldier (Helen Goodman and Joseph Dewey) from Theatre On The River in association with Stephen Leslie Productions at Union Theatre - reviewer: Rebecca Clifton

Theatre review of 2077 Who Wants To Survive (Bayan Shbib and Simon Eifeler) from Ashtar Theatre, Bridgeworks theatre and PALART Collective at Pleasance Theatre, London - reviewer: Keith Mckenna

Les Dennis, Sue Cleaver and Karen Henthorn have been cast in the new stage adaptation of the Victoria Wood sitcom dinnerladies.

Coventry panto veteran Iain Lauchlan will take the role of Dame Dorothy Do-It in the Belgrade’s 2026 panto Beauty and the Beast.

Culture Secretary / Prime Minister on theatre; AI again: scams and web site help; reviews of podcast guests' productions; interview with Birmingham Fierce Festival AD

Andrew Cowie talks to Clayton Lee, Artistic Director of Birmingham's festival of experimental performance.

Theatre review of Ham (Mary Higgins and Ell Potter) from Hotter Project at Soho Theatre, London - reviewer: Keith Mckenna

Theatre review of DAD (David Solomon) from Cellar Door Theatre Company at Golden Goose - reviewer: Rebecca Clifton

Theatre review of The Brown Suite (Choreography by Nahum McLean and Darius Drooh, music by James Brown, Etta James, Sam Cooke) from BlacBrik, produced by Fundamentally Dance at Richmond Theatre - revi...

Theatre review of Flock (Lin Coghlan) from PlayingON at Jack Studio Theatre - reviewer: Sandra Giorgetti

Theatre review of The 39 Steps (Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the film by Alfred Hitchcock) from Derby Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre at Derby Theatre - reviewer: Steve O...

Theatre review of How Soon is Now? (Siân Owen) from Box of Tricks at The Lowry, Salford - reviewer: David Cunningham

Theatre review of Hay Fever (Noel Coward) from Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions at Wyndham’s Theatre - reviewer: Vera Liber

Andy Burnham is a former culture secretary but will he remember the arts with so many other demands on funds?

South Asian dance and music company Sonia Sabri is to take its new family dance theatre production Noori to libraries across Birmingham.

Elli Mackenzie from Oddsocks Productions is taking her new, autobiographical play Motherhood on a UK tour.

Theatre review of Educating Rita (Willy Russell) from Curve at Curve, Leicester - reviewer: Sally Jack

Theatre review of Fences (August Wilson) from Headlong, Leeds Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and HOME Manchester at Oxford Playhouse - reviewer: David Woodward

Theatre review of Measure for Measure (William Shakespeare) from Flywheel Theatre at Riverside Studios - reviewer: Keith Mckenna

Theatre review of Three Short Ballets: Grandes Études / 5 Tangos / Fools (Choreography by Tiler Peck, Hans van Manen, Mthuthuzeli November, music by Liszt, Piazzolla, Alex Wilson, Mthuthuzeli November...

Theatre review of Othello (William Shakespeare) from Northern Stage, HOME Manchester and Citizens Theatre in association with Royal & Derngate at HOME Manchester - reviewer: David Chadderton

Charlotte McCurry’s award-winning play to visit nine cross-border venues.

Louise Dearman will play Grizabella in the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats when it goes on a major UK and Ireland tour.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has revealed details of its summer 2027 programme which features award-winning Elizabeth Debicki in her RSC debut as Richard II.

Theatre review of Two Names That Meet and Part (Tara Kelly) from Tara Kelly and PalArt Collective at Pleasance Theatre, London, Studio - reviewer: Keith Mckenna

Theatre review of Madonna On The Rocks (Marie Hamilton, music by Marie Hamilton, Ben Osborn and Madeline Shann) from Marie Hamilton at The Lowry, Salford - reviewer: David Cunningham

Theatre review of Murder Before Evensong (Reverend Richard Coles, adapted by Paul Hart and Shaun McKenna) from Watermill Theatre Company at Watermill Theatre,Newbury - reviewer: Robin Strapp

Theatre review of Paranormal Activity (Levi Holloway, based on the Paranormal Activity films) from Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska for Melting Pot, in association with Gavin Kalin, Ken Davenport, Patr...

Theatre review of Hanna Shammas Takes it to Heart (Hanna Shammas) from Hanna Shammas, Palestine Comedy Club and PalArt Collective at Pleasance Theatre, London, Studio - reviewer: Keith Mckenna

Theatre review of Natural Behaviour (Daniel Hay-Gordon and El Perry) from Thick & Tight at Dance City, Newcastle - reviewer: Dora Frankel

Theatre review of All At Sea (Alison Carr) from Live Theatre & Stephen Joseph Theatre in association with Laurels at Live Theatre - reviewer: Anna Ambelez

Theatre review of Dracula (Bram Stoker, adapted by Nick Lane) from Reading Rep in association with Blackeyed Theatre at Reading Rep Theatre - reviewer: David Woodward