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Stag rises above the ashes

15 August 2022

Above the Stag Theatre’s renowned panto lives on whilst the search for new premises begins.

Brassed Off in Durham

15 August 2022

A story of love, tragedy and brass takes centre stage at Gala Durham.

Week of Baddiel at Lowry

15 August 2022

Comedian and writer David Baddiel is coming to The Lowry in Salford.

Less is Moor for Lancaster

15 August 2022

Moor Space, just up the road from the Dukes Theatre in Lancaster, has been transformed into an intimate 100-seat venue.

Peppa Pig pops back

15 August 2022

Peppa Pig is back at the Lowry in Salford.

Dylan musical for Salford

15 August 2022

Girl From The North Country, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is visiting The Lowry in Salford next month.

Dream staging for new Cockpit

15 August 2022

A riotous production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be the first Shakespearean-inspired production to be staged on the Cockpit stage at new venue Shakespeare North Playhouse.

caTaPult aimed at new artists

15 August 2022

Performance showcase caTaPult will return for its second year September 22 at the Main Theatre of City Campus Manchester.

Sheffield tribute to Tanya

15 August 2022

Sheffield Theatres has revealed that the venue previously known as the Studio theatre will now be named the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse.

Gone fishing in Salford

15 August 2022

Fisherman’s Friends The Musical comes to the Lowry, Salford.

Swansong for some

15 August 2022

The Swansong Cabaret is a show for performers who have decided to “give-up” on their careers . . .

Ursula reaches new depths

15 August 2022

Things can only get wetter when parody musical Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch visits The Lowry, Salford.

Khushi time in Oldham

15 August 2022

Khushi is set to take over the Coliseum and spaces across Oldham town centre for three days.

What's on in the Midlands

13 August 2022

Theatre productions in the Midlands for the week beginning Monday 15 August.

Cast revealed for first tour of The Color Purple

12 August 2022

Leicester’s Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced the cast for the musical The Color Purple which is to tour England and Wales.

Two Christmas shows at Birmingham Rep

12 August 2022

Birmingham Rep is to stage a new production for three- to six-year-olds at Christmas 2022, Jack and the Magic Beanstalk.

Australian-Pacific artists in free Birmingham shows

11 August 2022

Young Brummies will join with artists from the other side of the world for creative activities across Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games Festival.

Maliphant tours new Vortex

11 August 2022

Russell Maliphant Dance Company will begin a UK tour of its new project Vortex at DanceEast Ipswich, where the company is in residence.

Lords look at impact of new tech on creative industries

7 August 2022

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee's inquiry—A Creative Future—looks at effects on creative industries from technologies like machine learning and virtual reality.

Titchfield Festival Theatre New Playwright Competition

7 August 2022

Titchfield Festival Theatre’s new writing competition provides a cash prize and a studio production of the winning play.