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Hull New Theatre

This theatre opened in 1939, and is known for hosting everything from musicals and operas to pantomimes. It is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, and will be open again in September 2017 with a major backstage extension to allow for a much wider range of visiting productions. Laurel and Hardy performed in 1947. In its previous guise, as Hull's Assembly Rooms, Charles Dickens read from his work in 1859 and 1860 in the building.

What's On @ Hull New Theatre

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

Here & Now - The Steps Musical

31 Mar 2026 - 10 May 2026

Happiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Don’t miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it embarks on a UK & Ireland tour after its record-breaking world premiere! Welcome to seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, where it's Friday night, the vibe is right, and everyone's dancing in the aisles. But when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a 'happy ever after'? With Caz, Vel, Neeta and Robbie around, who knows what love has in store... Directed by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (Half a Sixpence, The Great British Bake Off Musical) and written by Shaun Kitchener (Hollyoaks), HERE & NOW features many of Steps’ iconic hits, including 5, 6, 7, 8, Better Best Forgotten, and Last Thing On My Mind. Laugh-out-loud, glorious fun! - BIRMINGHAM MAIL This brand new musical is produced by Steps themselves, ROYO and pop legend Pete Waterman.Returning from the critically acclaimed premiere in Birmingham are Rebecca Lock (Elf: The Musical, MAMMA MIA!), Blake Patrick Anderson (Be More Chill) and River Medway (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK). They are joined by Jacqui Dubois (Ghost, People Places & Things) and Rosie Singha (& Juliet) who will stomp across the UK & Ireland this year, with further casting to be announced! It deserves more than five stars - it deserves 5, 6, 7, 8 of them. - ALL THAT DAZZLES It’s a foot kickin’, finger clickin’, leather slapping, hand clappin’ hit! - WHATSONSTAGE AUDIO DESCRIBED: Wednesday, 5th November, 7:30pm
Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

12 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

The 'Greatest British Sitcom of All Time' (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show's unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It's a staycation you’ll never forget!
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

30 Mar 2026 - 20 Feb 2027

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and – of all people – Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

27 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Strictly Come Dancing Finalist, Pretty Woman, 9 to 5 The Musical) as Elle! This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that 'being true to yourself never goes out of style.' This must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster's phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. Bend and snap up your tickets today.
Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

7 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Recommended Age 5+ Extras Members presale - Thursday 19 June, 12pm On sale - Friday 20 June, 10am Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical in Hull New Theatre for two weeks only! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now there's never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical in Hull. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

25 May 2026 - 30 May 2026

Age guidance 10+ Get in loser, we're going on tour! Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps star Faye Tozer, alongside Emily Lane as Cady (Frozen, Starter for Ten) and Vivian Panka as Regina (Dear Evan Hansen, Heathers). Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch! ★★★★★ "The most fun you can have in the West End" - Metro ★★★★ "A party from beginning to end" - Digital Spy ★★★★ "A terrific tale filled with kick-ass characters" - Daily Mail "Tina Fey is a comic genius" - Time Out "You simply must go" - Glamour
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

31 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

Age guidance 12+ Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London's West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the 'Standing Ovation Musical', as inevitably it "brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval" (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes 'Bright New Day', 'Marilyn Monroe' and the emotionally charged hit 'Tell Me It's Not True'. "Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever written." - Sunday Times "A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable" - The Spectator "Bring the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval" - The Daily Mail ★★★★★ "Dazzling" - The Sunday Telegraph ★★★★★ "Terrific" - Sunday Express "Gritty, gripping, superb" - Mail on Sunday
Annie

Annie

8 Sept 2026 - 13 Sept 2026

The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE, the world's favourite family musical, returns to Hull starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search for her true family.. With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs 'It's The Hard-Knock Life', 'Easy Street', 'I Don't Need Anything But You' and 'Tomorrow', you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll love it! ★★★★ The Times, Daily Telegraph, OK! Magazine! 'Lavish escapism' (The Daily Telegraph) 'A glorious revival' (The Times) 'An all-singing, all-dancing triumph' (OK! Magazine 'Feel good escapist joy. Fun, riotous and heartfelt'. (Radio Times)
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

25 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! AWFUL EGYPTIANS: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife? It's the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in! Also showing: Terrible Tudors (www.hulltheatres.co.uk/theatre-events/horrible-histories-terrible-tudors)
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

25 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! TERRIBLE TUDORS: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience! It’s Tudor history with the nasty bits left in! Also showing: Awful Egyptians (www.hulltheatres.co.uk/theatre-events/horrible-histories-awful-egyptians)
Hull New Theatre Venue Tour

Hull New Theatre Venue Tour

4 Apr 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Join us for a tour behind the scenes of one of East Yorkshire's premier venues. With a dedicated guide you will experience the rich and varied history of Hull New Theatre. Discover the stars who have graced the stage, take a peek backstage, and enjoy coffee and cake at the end. Subject to show times and availability.
Waitress

Waitress

1 Sept 2026 - 5 Sept 2026

Age guidance 13+ "Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) with Les Dennis as Old Joe for one week only! Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.  Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this "warm, witty, wise and hilarious" (EXPRESS) hit features "one of the best scores in years" (THE STAGE) by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). Having received standing ovations night after night in London's West End and on Broadway, Waitress is "the real deal" (INDEPENDENT) musical comedy "made from the finest ingredients" (TIME OUT). Book now and get your tickets to this "joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship" (EXPRESS).
Barnum

Barnum

31 Mar 2026 - 3 Oct 2026

THE CIRCUS MUSICAL Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and Legally Blonde. This spectacular new staging will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for! Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope! Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

10 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Age guidance 14+ Dirty Dancing returns to Hull New Theatre as part of a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. 'The biggest live theatre sensation of all time' - The Observer Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show. 'The stage version is a phenomenon' - Sunday Mirror The iconic story features the hit songs 'Hungry Eyes', 'Hey! Baby', 'Do You Love Me?' and the heart stopping '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life', and an incredible cast of dancers.
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

30 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge. Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other. The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.
Dinosaur World Live

Dinosaur World Live

16 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!   Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing and remarkably life-like dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!   A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.   Winner of the prestigious 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment in London’s West End, don’t miss this fun and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.   Book now before tickets become extinct!   ★★★★★ "Great fun. Highly recommended for all ages" - What’s Good To Do ★★★★ "'A spectacular interactive show!" - OK! Magazine ★★★★ "The perfect family show. Educational and entertaining" - The Reviews Hub   Age guidance: 3+
Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

28 Sept 2026 - 3 Oct 2026

EXTRAS discounts available. Age guidance 12+ The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that's too good to be true. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard... and the radio just couldn't get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story - a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. The show features all their hits including 'Sherry', 'Big Girls Don't Cry', 'Walk Like A Man', 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You', 'Beggin', ' Oh What a Night' and more. Please note: JERSEY BOYS may be inappropriate for children aged 12 and under. Flashing strobe lights, loud gunfire, theatrical haze, herbal cigarette smoke and authentic, profane New Jersey vocabulary and special effects are used in this production.
The Ballad of Johnny and June

The Ballad of Johnny and June

14 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Age guidance 12+ Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era. From the stage to the road, through triumphs, heartbreak, and redemption this brand-new musical, created with the support of their family and told through the eyes of their son, John Carter Cash, shows why Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash remain one of the most influential couples of the 20th Century. American musical theatre star Christopher Ryan Grant, who originated the role of Johnny Cash in New York and Canada premiere, now brings his acclaimed portrayal to the UK stage for the first time, joined by award-nominated actress Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz). Packed with legendary hits from 'I Walk the Line', 'Ring of Fire', 'Hey Porter, Jackson', 'I've Been Everywhere' and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who's Tommy, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical) don't miss your chance to join music royalty for The Ballad of Johnny & June.
Steve Steinman's Anything For Love

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love

15 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2026

The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The show includes Steve’s very own No.1 single Everything They Said Was True, written by John Parr and Meat Loaf. For more than 30 years Steve has toured the world with his productions Anything For Love and Vampires Rock and is now also touring his own original music. With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome. This show will have you shouting out for more as Steve and his cast of amazing singers and musicians take you on a nostalgic trip back in time. Featuring the hit songs Anything For Love, Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, Total Eclipse Of The Heart and many more.
The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

2 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 2026

Age guidance 15+. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The iconic psychological thriller A world stage premiere The Silence of the Lambs Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon The Silence of the Lambs as it makes its world stage play premiere in 2026. Based on Thomas Harris's gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in a city near you from next July. When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview the psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter, it's hoped his brilliant mind will help catch sadistic new serial killer, Buffalo Bill. Another girl is missing, and time is running out. But Dr Lecter has questions of his own, and now Clarice must decide: keep a safe distance, or let Hannibal 'The Cannibal' into her head? Written by the award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by the acclaimed Nikolai Foster, The Silence of the Lambs drips with tension and gets you closer than ever to the iconic thrills and terrifyingly memorable characters of the landmark novel. The clock is ticking. Hunt down a ticket and book now... before it's too late. Please note this production contains scenes of threat, violence and murder, strong language, sexual references and harassment, mutilation and body horror, psychological intensity, childhood trauma and onstage prosthetic human remains.
The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

10 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

EXTRAS discounts available. Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new adventure next Christmas. In a year when Hull proudly celebrates its proud maritime links, The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan arrives in port with amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter. The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan will take your whole family on a swashbuckling trip to Neverland like never before. Be part of the panto magic and hook your tickets today!
ELO Experience: Back Into The Blue Tour
The Hull-based ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.
That'll Be The Day

That'll Be The Day

30 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027

Step into a night of pure entertainment with That'll Be The Day, as they return with a brand-new version of the beloved show. A feel-good experience unlike any other. Bursting with electrifying performances, laugh-out-loud comedy sketches, and chart-topping favourites, the show brings decades of music to life in a vibrant blend of rock 'n' roll, pop, and nostalgia. Featuring hits from the 50s through to the 80s, every moment is crafted to have you singing along, smiling, and tapping your feet. It's a joyful tribute to the songs and artistes that shaped generations and an uplifting celebration guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism. All deftly conjured up on the spot and based on suggestions by you: The Audience! These two masters of Comedy Improvisation are joined by two fabulous guests each week to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.
The Princess Proms

The Princess Proms

31 Mar 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land. Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconic, heartwarming and nostalgic songs from animations including; Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, Anastasia, Pocahontas, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and more! As well as a few from our favourite popstars like Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Rachel Platte. With an incredible response and sold-out shows across the country, we know this show will stay in your hearts forever. Creating magical memories, sharing stunning musical moments, and spreading joy is at the very heart of what we do. The stars of our show have performed on the West End, ITV, for Royalty, and more, but their dreams have truly come true touring this concert and performing for you. We’re absolutely enchanted to have you join us for this magical family show suitable for ages 3+. Runtime approx 1hr 40mins including interval.
Heathers

Heathers

16 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027

Age guidance 14+ ★★★★★ 'Heathers is High School Musical's darker, dirtier cousin' - Sunday Express Bill Kenwright Ltd & Paul Taylor-Mills present Heathers the Musical Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage 'Best New Musical' winner, Heathers the Musical is coming to Hull. Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she's unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD turns up, the mysterious teen rebel who teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but its murder being a somebody. Based on the iconic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical is wickedly funny, deliciously dark and full of big fun! 'An outrageous, irrepressible musical' - New York Times This production contains haze, loud noises including gunshots, flashing lights and strobe, strong language and mature themes including murder, suicide, sexual violence and references to eating disorders.
Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity

20 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2027

Age guidance 15+ EXTRAS discounts available THE SELL-OUT WEST END & INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON - 2026 OLIVIER AWARD NOMINEE: BEST ENTERTAINMENT ★★★★ 'A night that leaves you spellbound. Jaw-clenchingly, arm-clutchingly thrilling' - The Guardian James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren't haunted, people are... This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, Paranormal Activity, with a brand-new story live on stage. Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sell-out, extended run in London, this chilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Hold your nerve… ★★★★ 'A chilling evening: a cracking ghost story so skilfully delivered that it might follow you home.' - Financial Times
Cats

Cats

20 Oct 2026 - 19 Jun 2027

A new day has begun. A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to venues across the UK. From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be? Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and with a legendary score which inspired generations featuring, Old Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball and the chart-topping hit Memory, this brand-new production of CATS, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie (Brigadoon, Jesus Christ Superstar) has arrived!
The Full Monty

The Full Monty

22 Mar 2027 - 27 Mar 2027

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO BARE EVERYTHING! Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film, The EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM and BUXTON OPERA HOUSE in association with MARK GOUCHER and DAVID PUGH present The Full Monty. Back by popular demand, the boys are returning with a major national tour! There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy's heartfelt play, just a group of lads trying to regain their dignity and pride. This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost-of-living crisis. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have been thrown on the scrap heap, but they are determined to fight back and bare a little more than they ever thought they would have to. As in the 1997 smash hit film, this production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Book now to relive the music of the 90’s and have a great night out in the company of our group of lads as they work to put on the show of their lives. 'The classic British strip-com' - Rolling Stone 'A story of our times' - British Theatre 'Bursting with wit and deeply touching' - The Telegraph 'Chuffing Champion' - Mail on Sunday 'Deliciously enjoyable' - The Guardian
Ballet Nights

Ballet Nights

10 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Step into an evening where dance meets storytelling, as Ballet Nights brings together world stars, breath-taking premieres, and live music to your local theatre stage. From iconic classics to bold new creations, each performance is uniquely curated to feel intimate, exhilarating, and unforgettable. Nominated for Innovation at The Stage Awards, Ballet Nights redefines what dance can be as a vibrant, modern, and irresistibly alive experience. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or discovering dance for the first time, this is your invitation to witness world-class artistry up close.
Burlesque

Burlesque

2 Mar 2027 - 6 Mar 2027

After taking the West End by storm - where it became summer 2025's biggest hit, selling out night after night - Burlesque A BIG New Musical is coming to Hull. From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, based on the hit movie, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa. When Ali arrives in New York searching for the mother she never knew, she stumbles upon a dazzling underground scene alive with music, movement, and mystery. Drawn into this intoxicating world, she begins to uncover her extraordinary voice - and finds an unexpected family of dreamers, misfits and schemers who will change her life forever. Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside thrilling new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley. ★★★★★ 'Irresistible' - London Theatre ★★★★★ 'A must-see show' - London Theatre Reviews ★★★★★ 'A top notch romp' - Attitude ★★★★ 'Truly excellent' - Radio Times ★★★★ 'A hit' - The Telegraph ★★★★ 'A true spectacle' - City AM ★★★★ 'Fabulous' - Musical Theatre Review
Grease

Grease

1 Nov 2027 - 6 Nov 2027

GREASE The Musical Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey Directed by Nikolai Foster Choreography by Arlene Phillips The world's best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin', Hopelessly Devoted to You and You're the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic. Directed by Curve's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster reignite your passion and get ready for an explosion of summer loving. So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your Pink Ladies and re-discover why Grease really is the one that you want this term!
The Stars of Tomorrow

The Stars of Tomorrow

20 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2026

A spectacular showcase of youth performing arts celebrating local dance and drama groups, brought to life with dazzling West End lighting, immersive visual effects, vibrant costumes, and unforgettable performances.

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