Wilmot and Buckfield in Bowl of Cherries
Gary Wilmot and Clare Buckfield will star in the musical Bowl of Cherries by Carolyn Pertwee and David Martin at the Charing Cross Theatre from 6 to 31 March.
Going Dark at the Young Vic
Sound&Fury returns to the Young Vic with Going Dark written by Hattie Naylor from 6 to 24 March.
Kneehigh brings Steptoe to the stage
Cornwall's Kneehigh Theatre Company will perform a stage version of classic sitcom Steptoe and Son adapted and directed by artistic director Emma Rice in a co-production with West Yorkshire Playhouse. Full details yet to be announced.
50 year anniversary of Clockwork Orange celebrated at Arcola
Volcano will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange with an adaptation of the novel at The Arcola Theatre from 21 March to 21 April.
Noises Off West End transfer
The acclaimed production of Michael Frayn's Noises Off at the Old Vic will transfer to the Novello Theatre for a limited season from 24 March to 30 June.
Steel Magnolias at Dundee Rep
The next production at Dundee Rep is Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling running from 22 February to 10 March.
Finborough's Gay's The Word extra performances
The Finborough Theatre's "Celebrating British Musical Theatre" series has extended its run of Ivor Novello's last musical Gay's The Word performed by Sophie-Louise Dann and Helena Blackman with Elizabeth Seal, Frank Barrie, Valerie Cutko, Doreen Hermitage, Eileen Page and Myra Sands. It will now run on Sundays and Mondays from 5 to 20 February.
Mwana at the Tron, Glasgow
The Tron in Glasgow is collaborating with Ankur Productions on Mwana, the first play by Glasgow-based Zimbabwean poet Tawona Sitholé, running at the Tron from 10 to 18 February and the Traverse in Edinburgh from 22 to 25 February.
Stewart is Shakespeare in Bingo
Patrick Stewart will play William Shakespeare in Edward Bond's Bingo at the Young Vic from 16 February to 31 March. The play is directed by Angus Jackson with music by Stephen Warbeck.
Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths in Neil Simon comedy
Thea Sharrock will direct Danny DeVito and Richard Griffiths in Neil Simon's comedy The Sunshine Boys for a strictly limited run at London's Savoy Theatre from 27 April to 28 July.
Dennis Potter Revival at the Arcola
Dalston's Arcola is to revive Dennis Potter's Brimstone and Treacle from 4th May (previews from 2nd) to 4th June. It will star Rupert Friend and is directed by Amelia Sears.
Rose to Revive Here
The Rose at Kingston is to revive Michael Frayn's 1993 play Here from 27th April (previews from 19th) to 17th May 2012. Lisa Spurling directs.
Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain
Birmingham Stage Company is to present the latest in the Horrible Histories series at the Garrick from 14th February (morning and matinee performances only), aimed at audiences of 6+.
Hytner to direct Lester and Kinnear Othello
Nicholas Hytner is to direct Adrian Lester as Othello opposite Rory Kinnear as Iago in spring 2013 at the National Theatre.
Bennett's People at the National
Nicholas Hytner is to direct the premiere of Alan Bennett's new play People at the National next autumn. No dates or casting have yet been announced.
Abigail's Party at the Menier
Lindsay Posner is to direct a revival of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 8th March (previews from 2nd) to 21st April. Jill Halfpenny stars.
Callow Being Shakespeare at Trafalgar Studios
Simon Callow will perform Being Shakespeare at Trafalgar Studios 1 from 7th to 31st March, then moving to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and then at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse.
Gould and Fentiman direct Lion, Witch and Wardrobe
Rupert Goold and Michael Fentiman direct Gould's adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in Kensington Gardens in the threesixty theatre tent from 8 May to 9 September. The full creative team and casting will be announced later.
Floyd Collins at Southwark Playhouse
The musical Floyd Collins is to be revived at Southwark Playhouse from 28th February (previews from from 22nd) until 31st March. Directed by Derek Bond, it will star Glenn Carter and Robyn North and the cast will also include Ryan Sampson and Jane Webster.
Connie Fisher in Wonderful Town
Connie Fisher stars in The Royal Exchange Theatre, Hallé Concert Society and The Lowry Production of Wonderful Town (music by Leonard Bernstein, book by Joseph Fields and Jerome Chodorov and lyrics By Betty Comden & Adolph Green) at The Lowry, Salford Quays, from 31st March to 14th April, followed by a national tour. It will be directed by Braham Murray.
Opera North Carousel
Opera North is to present a new production of Carousel at the Grand Theatre, Leeds, from 2nd to 19th May. It will then go to The Lowry, Salford, running from 23rd to 26th May before a five-week season at the Barbican (15th August to 15th September).
Print Room Vanya
The Print Room in Notting Hill is to present a new stage adaptation by Mike Poulton, directed by Lucy Bailey and designed by William Dudley, of Uncle Vanya. Running from 21st March to 28th April 2012, it stars Iain Glen and Charlotte Emmerson.
National Theatre Wales Radicalisation of Bradley Manning
National Theatre Wales is to present The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning (who was a teenager in Haverfordwest) at Tasker Milward V C School in Haverfordwest (12th - 14th April) and Cardiff High School (17th - 21st April). One more venue will be announced later.
London première of Victor Borge
The London premiere of Rainer Hersch’s Victor Borge comes to Jermyn Street from 6th to 31st March.
New Wind in the Willows musical
Julian Fellowes, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who worked together on Mary Poppins, are to collaborate on a new musical version of The Wind in the Willows. No dates or venue have yet been set.
Awkward Squad at the Arts
The Awkward Squad, written by Karin Young, produced by Fresh Glory Productions in association with The Guild of Lillians and the Customs House, South Shields, opens at the Arts Theatre on 8th March 2012 (previews from 6th), following a run at the Customs House from 28th February to 3rd March. After London it will go on to the York Theatre Royal. The cast includes NE actors Barbara Marten (Lorna), Charlie Hardwick (Sandy), Libby Davison (Pam) and Lisa McGrillis (Sarah).
Night of 1000 Voices
Annual fundraiser The Night Of 1000 Voices is to return to the Royal Albert Hall on 6th May, 2012, hosted by entertainer and panto star Christopher Biggins.
Shakespeare In Love comes to the stage
According to a report in Variety, Disney will be producing a stage version of Shakespeare in Love, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Jack O'Brien. Sonia Friedman will co-produce and Variety says the play will open in the West End, although no other details are available.
Singin' in the Rain transfers
The Chichester Festival production of Singin' in the Rain will transfer to the Palace on 16th February (previews from 4th).
Long Day's Journey at the Apollo
Eugene O’Neill’s A Long Day’s Journey Into Night will run at the Apollo theatre from 2nd April to 18th August, 2012. Directed by Anthony Page, it will star David Suchet.
Susan Boyle musical
I Dreamed a Dream, a musical based on the life of Susan Boyle, the runner-up in Britain's Got Talent, is to premiere at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle, on 23rd March 2012 , after which it will go on tour. It will be produced by Michael Harrison and stars Elaine C Smith.
Midnight Tango at the Aldwych
The touring dance show Midnight Tango will be at the Aldwych from 20th January to 31st March, 2012.
From Here To Eternity musical
A stage musical version of James Jones’ 1951 novel From Here To Eternity is being planned for 2012. It will be composed by young musician Stuart Brayson with additional lyrics by Tim Rice, who also co-produces. Tamara Harvey will direct. No dates or venue have been announcd but it is expected that it will play in London.