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14 May
2020

Craig Revel Horwood's new production of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM only announced its big-name star, Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton, in mid-March, just as theatres were locking down. It's now postponed its tour, which was due to launch in late September, by a full year...

26 Apr
2019

London's West End may still have a host of strong leading ladies, but we would be lying if we said we didn't miss Carole King's story BEAUTIFUL in the capital. Lucky for us (and the rest of the UK), dates have now been announced for a UK tour which starts next January. Check out all the venues here, including the show's return to London...

15 Feb
2019

Where the drinks are free, there's fun and sunshine...enough for everyone. Yup, CLUB TROPICANA has arrived! This fun-packed trip back in time to the electric 80’s stars Joe McElderry and tours into the summer (where there might be some ACTUAL sunshine around, if we're lucky). If the winter blues are winning, remind yourself of better weather with the new trailer for this fun-loving show...

29 Oct
2018

Newbury’s Watermill Theatre will host Amélie The Musical, an adaptation of the much-loved 2001 French movie hit, from 11 April to 18 May 2019 before the production embarks on a major UK tour from 20 May. So who do you see playing the title role?

04 Sep
2018

The cult hit may have had its regional professional debut earlier this year in Hornchurch but it seems UK audiences can't get enough of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!! The fabulous jukebox musical will head off on tour from September 2019 hitting venues all over the UK. We wonder what they'll name the tour bus...

20 Jun
2018

Get ready for an 80s injection! CLUB TROPICANA THE MUSICAL is heading to a theatre near you! The World Premier of this new Jukebox musical begins touring in January 2018, ready to bring a taste of Summer to our Winter months...

07 Jun
2018

It's a big year for stage adaptations of cartoons! With FROZEN and SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS setting Broadway alight, it's time for the UK to show its hand. A tour of MADAGASCAR has now been announced and 2016 X Factor winner Matt Terry will play the lead...

25 May
2018

Bring on the summer because FAME is back! Jorgie Porter, Mica Paris and Keith Jack will lead the newly announced cast in the UK tour celebrating the musical's 30th anniversary. Full casting below...

21 Mar
2018

The classic film that has stolen hearts onstage for years has announced an extension to its tour. DIRTY DANCING will now run into 2019 with tickets on sale from 23 March...

25 Feb
2018

We're all going on a summer holiday... starting in May. Singer-songwriter and X Factor favourite Ray Quinn takes on the lead role of Don, made famous onscreen by Cliff Richard, in the new stage musical version of 1963 classic film SUMMER HOLIDAY.

22 Jun
2017

Proving that there's life beyond Strictly, reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton has been announced as Alex Owens in a new production of Flashdance – The Musical, co-starring singer-songwriter Ben Adams, which will tour the UK in 2017 and 2018.

05 Jun
2017

SON OF A PREACHE MAN is the heart-warming new musical featuring the soulful music of Dusty Springfield. They have announced that X-factor finalist Diana Vickers will create the role of Kat for the 2017 tour. With a book by Warner Brown and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, SON OF A PREACHER MAN embarks on a national tour starting at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre from Monday 4 September 2017.

02 Jun
2017

It's been a rough couple of years for the music industry. We've lost some of our most iconic legends who left us far too soon. But consolation comes from many angles and the theatre scene has been rife with shows celebrating their achievements and keeping their music alive! The next exciting addition to the list of these shows is PURPLE RAIN, a spectacular new theatrical event celebrating the music of one of the world’s greatest pop artists, Prince...