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Maverick takes play back to Birmingham pub

13 May 2023

Maverick Theatre’s production of Jim Cartwright’s Two which finished a run at Theatre at the Tabard, Chiswick is to return to where Maverick started.

RSC casts two summer plays in Stratford’s Swan

13 May 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company is to stage The Empress by Tanika Gupta and Falkland Sound by Brad Birch in summer 2023.

Bigger casts at 2023 Buxton Fringe

12 May 2023

Around 190 events have been scheduled, with companies from the UK and beyond offering more than one show or productions with bigger casts.

Accessible: Nottingham venue awarded quality mark

12 May 2023

Nottingham’s Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall has been recognised for its commitment to making the venue accessible for everyone.

Buxton to preview 2023 shows

12 May 2023

A preview of the Buxton International Festival in the Derbyshire town will include extracts from a new musical based on the life of Vera Brittain.

Rakie Ayola makes Chichester debut

12 May 2023

Rakie Ayola will play Adrienne Kennedy in the UK première of Mom, How Did You Meet the Beatles? by Adrienne Kennedy and Adam P Kennedy.

RAD screens Frederick Ashton film

12 May 2023

The Royal Academy of Dance is to hold a special screening of a film celebrating choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton.

RSC comes of age with new As You Like It

12 May 2023

A company of actors aged mostly over 70 have been cast in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s next production of As You Like It.

Edinburgh Untapped Award winners

9 May 2023

Companies Side eYe, NO TABLE and FlawBored will take their shows to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Graeae’s BEYOND is open for applications

9 May 2023

Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists are invited to apply for the third BEYOND programme, starting in September.

The public’s 100 favourite musicals

9 May 2023

Theatre web site WhatsOnStage has taken a public vote and reveal the 100 favourite musicals.

Sensory Symposium marks 10 years of Frozen Light

7 May 2023

Newly appointed NPO Frozen Light holds symposium to share approach to sensory theatre as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize

7 May 2023

MMD Musical theatre writers are invited to make submissions for the Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize.

Hull Truck says be our guest

7 May 2023

Hull Truck Theatre has awarded three bursaries to local artists.

Tony Blair musical for Lowry

7 May 2023

A reckless reappraisal of the life of Tony Blair, that’s Tony! by Harry Hill and Steve Brown coming to The Lowry in Salford October 2–7.

Knight & days in Liverpool

7 May 2023

The next phase of shows for the fourth annual Liverpool Theatre Festival includes a tribute to music powerhouse Gladys Knight.

Sealskin launches Physical Fest

7 May 2023

Liverpool's international physical theatre festival—Physical Fest—returns this summer.

Arab arts festival on tour

7 May 2023

Shubbak Festival, the largest contemporary Arab arts festival, returns for performance across London and also in Kent, Manchester and Liverpool.

Tyne Theatre's heritage conference

7 May 2023

Tyne Theatre and Opera House will hold an international conference in September at the end of a year-long heritage project.

Blonde Bombshells lined up

7 May 2023

Three producing theatres are teaming up to present a new production of Alan Plater’s witty musical play Blonde Bombshells of 1943.