Palace theatre, ManchesterThe new tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster is delivered by an outstanding ensemble As this UK and Ireland tour is launched, it's tempting to say that Hamilton…
The show must go on for the trio of hapless performers in Parolin's new production Zonder, which finds the funny side in failure Contemporary dance and comedy don't exactly go hand in hand b…
Half Moon theatre, LondonAmal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai's touring play for over-13s evokes two friends' passions and pressures 'Hot orange" is the name given to a basketball in this …
Ivo van Hove will direct the West End production based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film about theatre Sheridan Smith is to star in a musical by Rufus Wainwright based on John Cassavetes' 1977 f…
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis is a well-crafted, brilliantly acted version of John Masefield's novel about an orphan who travels through time Going small and swift are t…
McOnie " who choreographed Jesus Christ Superstar, On the Town and Carousel " takes over from Tim Sheader Regent's Park Open Air theatre in London has appointed Drew McOnie as its new artist…
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonStrong voices, polished direction and pop choreography boost this uneven account of Lizzie Borden, accused of killing her father and stepmother Reclaiming…
The Taiwanese group's compelling dance and William F Buckley Jr and Gore Vidal's heated debates are among November's offerings " plus an interactive theatrical quest Cloud Gate Dance Theatre…
Hope Mill theatre, ManchesterAdapted from the 1995 film, this musical about three drag queens stuck in a US small town is low on tension but has plenty of heart " and wigs Manchester's mini …
Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterNicholai La Barrie's production edits out some of Shakespeare's characters, but amps up the modern-day relevance of this play about a divided community Rel…
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonOften outrageously funny, Churchill's play grimly reveals the costs and risks involved in private renting This revival of Caryl Churchill's pungent 1972 comedy a…
The playwright and actor's debut drama about life on an eating disorder unit will have its world premiere at the Arcola theatre in London next summer The Papatango new writing prize has been…
The Arts Council of Wales has withdrawn its long-term financial support of the English-language theatre company National Theatre Wales (NTW) has warned that it will be forced to close in six…
The Broadway hit, written by Tina Fey and now on its second North American tour, will open at the Savoy in June For Mean Girls fans, this is so fetch: the film's musical adaptation, which ra…
The Hollywood star will appear alongside Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland in David Ireland's black comedy Woody Harrelson is to return to the London stage in a new production of David Ireland'…
Our roundup of stage shows to watch at home includes a revival of Polly Stenham's debut play, London's international dance festival and Patrick Stewart suffering toil and trouble The first m…
The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died ' 'An actor who let his heart and soul crack open': David Jays on Micha…
Coronet theatre, LondonAurélia Thierrée narrates the tale of a confined 'hysterical' woman while Fukiko Takase dances on a screen behind her The putrid wallpaper in Charlotte Perkins Gilma…
Coogan will follow in Peter Sellers' footsteps to play multiple roles in stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satirical war film Steve Coogan is to star in Armando Iannucci's stage ada…
Choreographer Drew McOnie's version of the festive sweet-treat ballet will have a male hero and aims to 'represent those who felt it wasn't for them' It is a sweet treat of a ballet that enc…
Summerhall, EdinburghLekan Lawal's one-man multimedia performance mashes storytelling, comedy and dance into a richly stimulating hour This knotty and stimulating multimedia show created and…
Roundabout @ Summerhall, EdinburghIn sync with beatboxer Grace Savage, Jade Anouka performs a fleet-footed and clear-sighted debut play Actor Jade Anouka's debut play, Heart, has been kept t…
Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows, EdinburghThe US company Aloft invite audiences to assist them in an intimate and astonishing acrobatic show You have heard how it takes a village to r…
Summerhall, EdinburghBritt Plummer is waiting to get married to fellow clown Otto in this playful and wistful comedy Clowns at the Edinburgh fringe are proving that banana gags are far from…
Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows, EdinburghThe enthralling Canadian company offer up a fast-paced but often jarring show that treats Shakespeare like the Super Bowl Here is a twist on …