Theatre News
From London’s West End to the best national touring productions, find out what to see on your next group theatre visit.
Alexandra Burke to transform into Morticia for The Addams Family tour
The singer-songwriter and winner of series five of The X Factor will star alongside Lesley Joseph, best known for popular comedy, Birds of a Feather.
The Kinks musical returns for another UK Tour
Multi Olivier Award-winning musical Sunny Afternoon, tells the story of The Kinks’ rise to stardom through their iconic hits.
Watch: The Muses perform Zero to Hero from Disney’s Hercules
Groups can get a taster of the new musical coming to the West End, with the release of Zero to Hero by The Muses, one of the many hits in the hotly-anticipated show.
Expect festive mayhem from Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Mischief will be bringing a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show, after celebrating ten years of The Play That Goes Wrong.
The Producers heading back to the West End stage
Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is returning to the West End after a sold-out run at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.
Much-loved Greatest Showman to be transformed into a stage show
A stage adaptation will open at the Bristol Hippodrome, featuring the award-winning soundtrack from the 2017 hit film.
Popular Midsomer Murders will make stage debut
For the first time, Inspector Barnaby and his sidekick, Sergeant Troy, will take to the stage in Guy Unsworth’s adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift.
Nationwide tour of Dear England: football, identity and masculinity
The National Theatre has revealed that Olivier-award winning play, Dear England will tour UK theatres, telling the story of Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England football manager.
More UK tour dates include new firsts for Miss Saigon
Set during the 1970s, during the last days of the Vietnam War, the show tells the story of 17-year-old Kim who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer.
From page to stage: Death on the Nile touring theatres nationwide
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile will begin a UK and Ireland tour on 26th September, opening at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
Additional dates for Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Groups can make use of further dates to the 2025/2026 tour of the double Olivier award-winning production of The Red Shoes, including a short festive run at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
To Kill a Mockingbird set for debut UK and Ireland tour
The show based on the acclaimed novel is touring the UK following sell-out runs on Broadway and at London’s Gielgud Theatre.
Fiddler on the Roof transfers to London ahead of UK tour
Fiddler on the Roof will open at London’s Barbican Theatre this summer, followed by a major UK and Ireland tour after a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Full casting announced for West End debut of Disney’s Hercules
Disney Theatrical Group has announced full casting for Hercules which opens at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 24th June, with previews from 6th June.
Evita heading to the West End this summer
The show returns to the capital in 2025 and will run at the London Palladium for 12 weeks, telling the story of the ambitious Eva Perón.
LW Theatres announces groups department to help with booking West End shows
GTOs now have the added benefit of a dedicated groups department with LW Theatres, offering coach parking advice, dining options and more.
Capital Theatre to open in Shepherd’s Bush with Dirty Dancing
A new theatre is set to open its doors in west London, with Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage confirmed as its first production.
The Bodyguard to open in Birmingham ahead of European tour
The show has previously had three sell-out UK and Ireland tours and will visit venues including Blackpool Opera House and Milton Keynes Theatre.
Singer Joe McElderry to appear as Pharaoh in Joseph tour
Former X-Factor winner, Joe McElderry is joining the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical, taking on the role of Pharaoh for the first time.
Huge surge on group visits to see Wicked after film release
Ticket agency, Group Line has reported a massive surge in requests to see Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London, following the release of the movie in cinemas.
Fawlty Towers stage show to tour UK and Ireland
Fawlty Towers – The Play will open at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley ahead of a UK tour, following a sold-out West End season.
Steps musical set for UK and Ireland tour
Here & Now is preparing for a tour of the UK and Ireland after becoming the fastest selling show in The Alexandra Theatre’s history in Birmingham.
Broadway’s The Great Gatsby coming to London
The Tony Award-winning musical is on its way to the West End one year on from opening on Broadway, bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald’s best-selling novel to life.
Matilda the Musical to go back on the road
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025.
Group tickets on sale for Disney’s Hercules
There are discounted rates for groups that want to see the hotly-anticipated West End opening of Disney’s Hercules at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End
Groups of ten or more can book tickets for Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro, which broke the Barbican’s single day sales record.
FRIENDS! The Musical Parody set for UK and Ireland tour
Tickets are on sale for the UK tour of the musical based on the hit sitcom, with the show set to feature some of the most iconic moments from the lives of the much-loved characters.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express extends again
The hit show has extended for a fourth time due to phenomenal demand, playing at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.
Oliver extends West End run ahead of launch
The London adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic will now play at the Gielgud Theatre until September 2025.
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe show announces venues
The special tour, which comes 75 years after C.S. Lewis first published his iconic tale, has revealed a limited run of London dates and its cast.
Cast announced for Mary Poppins 20th anniversary tour
Mary Poppins will open at Bristol Hippodrome - the same venue in which the show marked its world premiere 20 years ago.
First-look at award-winning UK and Ireland tour of War Horse
The new production images show colourful backdrops, incredible animal puppetry and gritty World War One scenes.
Tickets on sale for West End’s Clueless musical
Clueless, The Musical, based on the hit 90s film which tells a reimagined story of a Jane Austen classic, is heading to London with group tickets available.
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical coming to London
Groups of ten or more can now book tickets to see Just For One Day, which is transferring to the West End after becoming The Old Vic theatre’s fastest selling musical ever.
Kevin Clifton and Faye Brookes among cast for Chicago UK tour
Soap star Faye Brookes and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, will lead the cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Chicago.
Steve Coogan to star as Dr. Strangelove
Here is the first-look at Steve Coogan as Dr. Strangelove in the theatre adaption of the Stanley Kubrick classic.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends with new cast
Bookings for the original two-part multi-award-winning London production have extended at the Palace Theatre until 29th June 2025.
Benidorm’s Adam Gillen to star in Cabaret
Adam Gillen, who is best known for appearing as Liam Conroy in the hit ITV series Benidorm, will star in London’s Cabaret as The Emcee.
Tracy-Ann Oberman reprises her role for The Merchant of Venice
The actress, known for roles including Chrissie Watts in EastEnders, was the first British actress to play Shylock in the production.
Michael Maloney to star as Hercule Poirot on Orient Express tour
A new production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express will tour the UK, starring Maloney as the curious detective.
Casting announced for The Book of Mormon tour
The Mormons are back on the road across the UK, with a new cast and latest venues revealed for the show which begins on 11th September.
More stars announced for NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
X-Factor winner Sam Bailey and Melissa Jacques join Nina Wadia, Sonia, Carol Decker and Sinitta in the cast of the new touring musical.
More dates and venues for War Horse tour
The National Theatre production will bring the extraordinary story by Michael Morpurgo to life in a theatre near you.
More theatres announced for Mary Poppins tour
The latest venues to be named for the major tour of the musical include Milton Keynes and Birmingham.
Back to the Future extends in London with new cast
Groups have more time to catch the hit musical in London, with a new cast to bring the beloved story to life - great scott!
Giovanna Fletcher to star in The Girl on the Train tour
The winner of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here 2020 has said she is delighted to play the leading role in the new UK tour.
Spine-tingling Ghost Stories show to spook audiences on tour
The Olivier Award-nominated Ghost Stories will embark on a UK tour following a thrilling West End run and a smash-hit film.
Amazing news! Joseph musical returns for UK tour
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will embark on a huge new tour after playing to packed out venues across the country in 2022.
Les Dennis to play Bill Bryson in Notes From A Small Island
The stage adaptation of Bill Bryson’s memoir begins a major UK tour in January 2025.
Jodie Whittaker to take on iconic role in The Duchess
The Doctor Who and Broadchurch actress will return to the stage for the first time in more than a decade in the West End run.