Milton Keynes Theatre is a theatre and entertainment centre in the heart of Milton Keynes. The 1400 seat auditorium with its fully retracting ceiling provides a more intimate viewing experience making every visit memorable. They offer a wide and varied programme of first class dance, drama, musicals, opera, comedy and children’s shows – perfect for all ages to enjoy.


Upcoming events at the Milton Keynes Theatre
Operation Mincemeat
The hilarious and sharp-witted musical that tells the story of a real-life - and extremely bizarre - WWII operation.
8 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.
The Flying Dutchman Wagner
Welsh National Opera
Friends the Musical
Friends the Musical - brand new show on tour
Peter Grimes
Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him.
Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
Dear England
The smash-hit production of Dear England from the National Theatre.
20 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026
The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?
Taylormania
Taylormania. An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time.
Here & Now Musical
Here and Now the Steps Musical
Fawlty Towers The Play
Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.
28 Apr 2026 - 2 May 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.
Blood Brothers
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.
2:22 A Ghost Story
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?
Mary Poppins
Reach for a spoonful of sugar and prepare for the spectacular Mary Poppins
Derren Brown – Only Human Live
The master of mind control and psychological illusion on tour in 2025.
15 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, on tour 2025.
Bat Out of Hell The Musical
BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025
Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Starring the legendary Donny Osmond as the roof-raising Pharaoh and Joe McElderry
6 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2025
Starring the legendary Donny Osmond as the roof-raising Pharaoh.
Calamity Jane
the whip crackin’ musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin’ on over the plains on tour
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Direct from London’s West End, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller.
Riverdance – 30 The New Generation
Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
30 Sep 2025 - 2 Oct 2025
Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical tours the UK for the first time.
27 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical on its first ever UK & Ireland tour.
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