UK Regional Theatre Newsroom

Toby Moran Mylett's Missing Lane Markers on the A47 will open tonight at the Bread & Roses Theatre in South London. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

LAMDA has announced the appointment of Sir Nigel Carrington as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees, effective from February 2025. Learn more about him here!

Mariposa (‘butterfly' in Spanish) is choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra's queer reimagining of Puccini's seminal opera, Madame Butterfly. Learn more about the production here!

Joining the previously announced Jade Anouka, Jackie Clune, Fizz Sinclair and Amanda Wilkin in the world premiere of Chris Bush's new play are Danielle Fiamanya, Laura Hanna, Beth Hinton-Lever and Serena Manteghi.

Producers of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody will hold open auditions to discover new talent who might be able to play the iconic characters of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe and Gunther in this major UK and Ireland tour.

From Edinburgh Fringe success to London’s Theatre503, Looking for fun? is a bold,  unflinching exploration of queer identity and the pursuit of connection in a digital age.  Learn more about the show here!

A diverse selection of contemporary jazz artists, including Ego Ella May, the Gülseven Medar Quartet and Alina Bzhezhinska, will headline the Royal Albert Hall's popular Late Night Jazz series as it returns for its first season of 2025.

After an acclaimed premiere at Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre in 2023, Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light is set to hit the road on a UK tour. Learn more about where you can catch the show here!

A photographer who has worked extensively all over the world for more than 30 years will be bringing some of his most powerful and thought-provoking images to Warrington Museum.

Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated play 10 Nights is touring the UK and will come to Birmingham next month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the UK premiere of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. Greenberg also directs, returning to the Menier having previously directed The Baker’s Wife and Barnum.

Theatre503 and Pretenders Productions will present LOOKING FOR FUN? by Conor O'Cuinn and directed by Tazy Harrison-Moore, 22-24 January, 7:30pm.

Chief Executive and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis, Executive Director Liam McMullan, and the whole team at the Barn Theatre has announced the celebrity line up for their charity event, The Weakest Link with Anne Robinson, on Saturday 18 January. 

With this year's production of Peter Pan having come to an end, Milton Keynes Theatre have announced that their 2025 panto will be Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

The new year marks the start of a new tenure for Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree as they jointly take up the role of Co-CEOs/General Directors of Welsh National Opera.

Morris Gilbert and Óskar Eiriksson will present the UK premiere of Laurent Baffie’s outrageously hilarious worldwide hit comedy play DocDoc - which has played to over 4 million people in over 37 countries.

National Youth Theatre has announced dates for their biggest ever round of free nationwide auditions across 14 UK cities in 2025, as well as video and school auditions.

Bull, coming to the SJT next month, will offer ringside seats as three employees fight to keep their jobs. This new production from Mesh Theatre Company features Rob Ostlere, Rebecca Blackstone, Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran and Tim Frances.

Riverside Theatres will  present The Box Show by Junkyard Beats at the Riverside Theatres this month. Step into a world where household items become extraordinary instruments and discarded junk springs to life!

OLIVIA BLOOM will bring her solo cabaret SLOTTED SPOONS DON'T HOLD MUCH SOUP (& OTHER THINGS SONDHEIM TAUGHT ME) to The Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

All new rehearsal photos have been released for BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL, which starts its UK Tour at the Edinburgh Playhouse next week. Check out the photos here!

To celebrate the UK cinema premiere of MARIA starring Angelina Jolie on 10 January 2025, the Royal Ballet and Opera will be hosting an exclusive tour honouring Maria Callas' time in Covent Garden.

Heidi Vaughan has announced the cast and production team for Tobacco Factory Theatres' upcoming production of The Winter's Tale, featuring a 21-strong company, all based within 25-miles of Bristol,.

Anton Du Beke will embark on a brand-new nationwide tour in 2025, coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in April. He will be joined by Lauren Oakley. Learn more here!

The family pantomime Sleeping Beauty at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City, has been delighting audiences with its perfect mix of comedy, magic, and festive fun. You can now see the production for another few weeks. Learn more!