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Beetlejuice

By Anthony King, Scott Brown & Eddie Perfect

Get ready for the time of your afterlife with the supernaturally hilarious hit musical BEETLEJUICE! The spectacular Broadway sensation has crossed over to the Prince Edward Theatre – for a limited haunting only. Based on Tim Burton's beloved movie classic, this wildly funny — and weirdly life-affirming — musical tells the tale...

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Black Comedy

By Peter Shaffer

Young sculptor Brindsley Miller is on the brink of success. He is expecting a visit from an influential art collector, whose approval could secure his future, and he is determined to present himself as sophisticated and successful. The problem? His flat is sparsely furnished, most of the contents borrowed without...

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The Tempest

By William Shakespeare

On a remote island, an exiled Duke prepares to perform his swansong, his great act of revenge. Kenneth Branagh takes the role of Prospero in Shakespeare's final play, a meditation on art, power and freedom, directed by Richard Eyre. Prospero summons his magical gifts into a devastating sea storm...

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Recent Openings

Educating Rita

By Willy Russell

Dundee Repertory and Scottish Dance Theatre, Dundee

Previews26 May 2026
Opens/Press Night28 May 2026
Closes13 June 2026
Running Time2 hours 20 minutes
First PerformedWarehouse Theatre (Donmar) London, 1980
Presented ByDundee Rep Theatre

Rita (Grace Galloway) is a spirited hairdresser hungry for change. Frank (Richard Conlon) is a disillusioned university lecturer who has lost faith in his work and in himself. When their worlds collide, an unexpected friendship sparks that will change them both. First performed in 1980 and later adapted into the beloved film starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine, which earned three BAFTA Awards and three Oscar nominations, Educating Rita remains a warm, witty and deeply human celebration of growth, connection and the transformative joy of education.

See cast, creatives, and 4 reviews

Once

By Enda Walsh

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry

Previews23 May 2026
Opens/Press Night28 May 2026
Closes27 June 2026
Running Time2 hours 25 minutes
First PerformedNew York Theatre Workshop 2011
UK premiere Phoenix Theatre London, 2013
Presented ByPitlochry Festival Theatre by arrangement with Music Theatre International

Set in Dublin, the story follows Guy, a disillusioned street musician ready to leave his songs behind, and Girl, a spirited Czech immigrant who challenges him to believe in his talent. With the support of an unconventional group of friends and fellow musicians, they embark on creating an album together. This achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go.

See cast, creatives, and 6 reviews

Annie

By Thomas Meehan, Martin Charnin & Charles Strouse

New Wimbledon Theatre, London
& touring

Previews23 May 2026
Opens/Press Night27 May 2026
Closes30 May 2026
Running Time2 hours 20 minutes
First PerformedGoodspeed Opera House Connecticut, USA 1976
UK premiere Victoria Palace Theatre London, 1978
Presented ByCrossroads Live, David Ian & Michael Harrison

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…

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