UK Regional Theatre Newsroom

There's no doubt that 2025 will another fascinating year for immersive theatre, the fastest-growing art form around. There's more choice than ever to jump into a different world, whether it is diving into the Titanic, joining the crew of a spaceship, meeting the crazy characters of a cyberpunk Wild West town or solving a puzzling murder aboard a moving train.

Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman will embark on tour in a fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman. Learn more about the show here!

Daniel Schumann and Lee Dean have announced the world première of By Royal Appointment – the debut play of Daisy Goodwin, creator of hit ITV historical drama Victoria – directed by Dominic Dromgoole.

Theatre503 has announced Anthony Simpson-Pike as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Lisa Spirling who departs Theatre503 after eight years to join Stratford East as Artistic Director.

Theatre on the River will present the world premiere of Toy Soldier with Helen Goodman and Joseph Dewey making their writing collaboration debut, opening at the Waterloo East Theatre this month.

Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK until April 2025 and has announced the cast for Spring dates.

Following its premiere UK and international tour last year, the stage adaptation of Rachel Bright and Jim Field’s best-selling children’s book, The Lion Inside, will return to London in April, playing at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.

This March, East London’s Rich Mix will host Afro Futures, the latest edition of Certain Blacks’ annual indoor festival. Afro Futures is presented in the context of recent political unrest.

Graeae, the UK’s national theatre for Disabled people, is to host an inclusive New Writing Festival. The two day event will showcase the incredible diversity of storytelling within the Disabled writing community.

York Theatre Royal has announced the world premiere of Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s The Psychic opening at York Theatre Royal in 2026. Learn more here!

Joanna Vanderham will join the cast as Blanche DuBois in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire at Sheffield Theatres. Learn more about the show here!

Charlie McCullagh, Chelsea Halfpenny and Daniele Alan-Carter will lead the cast for two showcase performances of the new romantic comedy musical If I Had You at The Actors’ Church.

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the casting of its second production of 2025, David Greig’s tense and thought-provoking thriller Outlying Islands.

The full cast has been announced for The Parent Agency – The Musical. This brand new musical is adapted by comedian and author David Baddiel from his best-selling book.

A reimagined revival of Moira Buffini's comedy Handbagged will tour across England from February to May produced by Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in partnership with the National Theatre.

Royal Court Theatre and Kandinsky Theatre Company have announced the cast for Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. Learn more about the production here!

The Young Vic Theatre has today Lucy Pattison as its new Executive Director. Lucy, who is currently a freelance Producer and General Manager will join the organisation.

Inspired by the works and life of post-war American poet and novelist Charles Bukowski, Ordinary Madness digs into the depravity of urban life and American society in the 1950s-1970s.

Polka Theatre has announced details of the variety of activities available for families to enjoy this February Half Term in the Wimbledon venue. Learn more about the lineup here!

Casting has been announced for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Christopher Marlowe’s rarely performed tragedy, Edward II, which runs in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Perth Theatre’s Spring Season Subscription series will open with Nicola Werenowska’s reimagining of D.H. Lawrence’s novel, The Rainbow. The production gives voice to the three Polish women at the heart of the novel.

Written, directed & performed by Ian Pearce, Wonderin'y will be presented at Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, London in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the production.

This January, the award-winning documentary The Last Show will launch online as a free-to-view premiere. Learn more about the film and the Mime Festival here!

South Korean dance icon Eun-Me Ahn, fresh from posing for a Gucci exhibition about legendary Korean artists, brings her latest work, Dragons, to the UK for an 8-venue tour presented by Dance Consortium.

HighTide has announced the return of the Hightide Writers Group in 2025 following the success of the inaugural Writers Group in 2024. Learn more about the group here!