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Welcome to Artspod, your go-to independent guide for all things theatre, the best musicals and powerful plays to stand-up comedy and live concerts.

Whether you’re after a classic London production or a touring show near you, we’ve got your next night out covered.

Browse what’s on across the country, explore Shows by town or city, check our news and reviews, read our interviews or book your tickets direct with the venue!

➤ News

First ever UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley

First ever UK tour of The Talented Mr Ripley

Casting Announced For The Smash Hit Romantic Musical Comedy Waitress

Broadway’s smash hit musical Waitress is touring the UK.

Matthew Bourne’s Double Olivier Award-Winning The Red Shoes Returns for 2026 UK Tour

Matthew Bourne’s Double Olivier Award-Winning The Red Shoes Returns for 2026 UK Tour

Three-time Oscar® nominee and Tony®, Emmy® and Grammy® winner Cynthia Erivo is Dracula.

Experience the paragon of horror stories unlike ever before in this unmissable theatre show.

➤ Musicals

Heathers The Musical

WAITRESS the Musical

WAITRESS The Musical

WAITRESS the Musical

MATILDA The Musical Tour

Matilda the Musical

Six – The Smash Hit Musical

Six the Musical

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➤ Videos of upcoming shows in the UK

Double Indemnity

Mischa Barton UK stage debut

Theatre Royal & Concert Hall, Nottingham

10 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2026

Misch Barton in Double indemnity

Heathers the Musical

High School Musical’s darker, dirtier cousin

Lighthouse Poole

29 Sep 2026 - 3 Oct 2026

heathers the Musical

Our Town

Starring Michael Sheen

Rose Theatre, Kingston

26 Feb 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Our Town starring Michael Sheen

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

Winter Gardens Blackpool

31 Mar 2026 - 4 Apr 2026

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Little Red Riding Hood

Northern Ballet

Oxford Playhouse

7 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2026

Northern Ballet - Red Riding Hood

That’ll Be The Day

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll...

Fawlty Towers The Play

Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

Ipswich Regent Theatre & Corn Exchange

10 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

Matthew Bourne’s triumphant adaptation of the legendary film

Theatre Royal & Concert Hall, Nottingham

3 Feb 2026 - 7 Feb 2026

The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Dirty Dancing

The Classic Story on Stage

New Theatre Oxford

6 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Dirty Dancing

Sara Pascoe

I Am A Strange Gloop

Dorking Halls

28 Feb 2026

Sara Pascoe says Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so...