Milton Keynes’ theatre scene is constantly evolving, with new productions announced, casting confirmed, accessible performances scheduled and homegrown talent making waves on stages across the city. From the West End hits arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre to grassroots gigs at MK11 and the latest from The Stables in Wavendon, there is always something fresh to report. This is your home for the latest theatre news in Milton Keynes — keeping audiences, performers and arts lovers up to date with everything happening across the city’s vibrant performing arts community.
New Adventures has announced the full cast for the 2026-27 UK tour of Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA as it returns for its 30th anniversary, visiting 17 venues across 24 weeks. The role of Cinderella will be performed by Hannah Kremer and
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Joining the previously announced Peter Polycarpou as Hercule Poirot in Lucy Bailey’s UK and Ireland tour of Agatha Christie’s The Hollow are Luke Allen-Gale as John Cristow/Inspector Colquhoun, Victoria Blunt as Henrietta Angkatell, James Clyde as Gudgeon, Grace Darling as
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Full Casting Announced for Agatha Christie’s The Hollow Read More »
Lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, are delighted to announce the full casting for the UK tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical, which
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Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Layton Williams is taking LAYTON LIVE on a major UK tour in 2027, marking 20 years since he made his professional stage debut aged just 12. Touring from 23 February – 4 April
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Olivier Award Winner Layton Williams Announces LAYTON LIVE Read More »
Producer Brian Fenty is delighted to announce the principal cast of the 75th Anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest-running play, The Mousetrap. The tour will begin in Birmingham on 3 September 2026, running through
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Milton Keynes Theatre opened in 1999 and showcases some of the best West End and touring productions from across the UK. It offers a wide and varied programme, including first-class dance, drama, musicals, opera, comedy and children’s shows. Productions in
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Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep today announce full casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed novel. This century’s most popular murder, the company of The Curious
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Producer, Brian Fenty, is delighted to announce that Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon will star as Major Metcalf and Mrs Boyle respectively in the 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest-running play, The Mousetrap.
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Nicholas Bailey & Susan Penhaligon to star in The Mousetrap Read More »
Two-time Olivier Award nominee Peter Polycarpou will play Agatha Christie’s legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in the UK & Ireland tour of The Hollow. Peter Polycarpou’s recent stage credits include Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of
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Producers Mark Goucher, Matthew Gale and Laurence Myers are delighted to announce the return of Brenda Edwards (Loose Women, ITV; Paddington The Musical, Savoy) and Paul Kerryson’s production of Hairspray, which will embark on its second major national UK and
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Hairspray the Musical UK & Ireland Tour 2027-2028 Read More »
Milton Keynes Theatre has curated a diverse programme for the remainder of the summer season. Here is a detailed look at the productions arriving in the city, offering a blend of West End-calibre musicals, thought-provoking drama, and live concert events.
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Summer at Milton Keynes Theatre: July & August 2026 Read More »
The lead cast and full creative team of the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical has been announced – led by Faye Brookes as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner played by the legendary Cher in the iconic Golden
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Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals has today announced Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (now playing until Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR starring Sam Ryder to open UK Tour in 2027 Read More »
David Ian for Crossroads Live in association with Barry and Fran Weissler announced today the 2027 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-award-winning musical CHICAGO. The tour will open at New Wimbledon Theatre on 5 February 2027. Initial tour schedule
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Producers of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown, currently enjoying its third successful year in London’s West End, are pleased to announce the inaugural UK & Ireland tour, commencing in February 2027. The highly anticipated tour of Hadestown
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Following the Record-Breaking Success of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift, a Second UK & Ireland Tour Will Open in April 2027 Daniel Casey Returns as Inspector Tom Barnaby Following a hugely successful UK & Ireland tour in 2025/26,
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Following a record-breaking West End run and a sell-out first UK tour in 2023, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is returning to stages across the UK and Ireland from March 2027. Audiences are invited to head back to Beverly Hills and
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Jonathan Church Theatre Productions has announced that the Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres smash-hit production of SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour. The tour opens at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley
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Singin’ in the Rain UK & Ireland Tour 2026/2027 Announcement Read More »
New Adventures is delighted to announce the full tour dates for Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA as it returns for an extensive 2026-2027 UK tour in celebration of its 30th anniversary, visiting 16 venues across 23 weeks. New production artwork and trailer
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Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella returns for 2026-2027 UK tour Read More »
Just over 50 years after it first galloped onto cinema screens, Monty Python and the Holy Grail remains one of the most beloved and quotable comedy films ever made. Now, audiences have the chance to relive the magic and celebrate
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John Cleese announces Holy Grail UK Tour | September2026 Read More »