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Henry V

By William Shakespeare

From a rebellious, carefree young man to the King of England. Overnight. And now this new king has an eye on the throne of France. A reckless insult from the French Dauphin offers the perfect excuse for Henry V to declare war. But there's a human price to pay...

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Vincent in Brixton

By Nicholas Wright

Before the sunflowers, before the madness, before the fame, there was a quiet kitchen in South London. It's 1873, when Ursula's modest boarding house is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a young lodger by the name of Vincent van Gogh. As the household is thrown into chaos, the intimacy of...

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Small Island

By Andrea Levy. Adapted by Helen Edmundson

A powerful and intimate portrayal of Andrea Levy's multi award-winning novel, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson. Directed by Matthew Xia, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope. Four unforgettable characters bring...

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Recent Openings

Good Golly Miss Molly

By Bob Eaton

New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Previews04 April 2026
Opens/Press Night08 April 2026
Closes02 May 2026
Running Time2 hours 30 minutes
First PerformedNew Vic Theatre Newcastle, 1989
Presented ByNew Vic Theatre

One of the biggest hits in New Vic history, Good Golly Miss Molly is a powerful, music-fuelled, feel-good drama that bursts back onto the stage this spring as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations At the frontline of a community fighting for survival, their vibrant street faces demolition. But Molly Gordon and her band of neighbours are refusing to go quietly. Gathered together in the local workingmen's club, Molly's even managed to reunite her former rock ‘n' roll band, Ronnie Angel and The Devils. As the fate of their homes is decided, the residents of Victoria Street relive the community's past, and the triumphs and tragedies of their daily lives. But is there a future for their street? Pulsing with energy, nostalgia and a foot-stomping soundtrack of rock ‘n' roll hits from an era gone by, Good Golly Miss Molly charts the history of one local community against a backdrop of social turmoil, societal changes and tumultuous friendships. A story of defiance, solidarity and unbreakable community spirit in the face of adversity, this feel-good show is as relevant as ever!

See cast, creatives, and 4 reviews

Kiss of the Spider Woman

By Manuel Puig. Adapted by Terrence McNally

Curve Theatre, Leicester
& touring

Previews03 April 2026
Opens/Press Night08 April 2026
Closes25 April 2026
Running Time2 hours 30 minutes
First PerformedState University of New York 1990
UK premiere Shaftesbury Theatre London 1992
Presented ByCurve, Bristol Old Vic & Mayflower Southampton by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd

In a brutal prison, Molina – condemned for his sexuality, and Valentin – a political prisoner, are forced into an unlikely friendship in the cell they share. To escape their harsh reality, Molina conjures dazzling fantasies of glamorous movies, spinning tales of the seductive and dangerous Spider Woman. As their conditions worsen and the line between truth and fiction blurs, the two men find a deeper connection – one that could cost them everything.

See cast, creatives, and 5 reviews

The Greatest Showman

Book by Tim Federle. Songs by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul — Adapted by Casey Nicholaw

Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol

Previews15 March 2026
Opens/Press Night07 April 2026
Closes10 May 2026
Running Time2 hours 40 minutes
First PerformedWorld premiere
Presented ByDisney Theatrical Group

See cast, creatives, and 1 review
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