Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the world premiere of The Book Thief (a brand-new musical based on Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel) at Bolton Octagon
Following a string of successful tours with Flavia Cacace, Vincent Simone is embarking on his first ever solo tour, Tango Passions – with a date at the Lowry
Fisherman’s Friends, a new musical based on the music group Fisherman’s Friends, and the film about them, is coming to the Lowry as part of its first-ever tour
The Mancunion reviews Giants of Soul, with sets from Tunde Baiyewu, Deniece Williams, Gwen Dickey, Alexander O’Neal, Jaki Graham, Janet Kay and Candace Woodson
Dreamgirls is coming to the Palace Theatre as part of its first ever UK tour, over four decades since it premiered on Broadway – starring Nicole Raquel Dennis
The Book Thief, a brand-new musical based on Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel, is having its world premiere at Bolton Octagon – and its writer, Jodi Picoult, recognises the task of adapting such an acclaimed story to the stage
We Will Rock You, the jukebox musical based on the songs of Queen, with a book by Ben Elton, is coming to the Palace Theatre – the last stop of its current UK tour
The Glass Menagerie, the semi-autobiographical play that catapulted Tennessee Williams to fame, is once again playing at the Royal Exchange Theatre – following their hugely successful adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire
Identical – a brand-new musical based on Erich Kästner’s novel, The Double Lottie (which was famously adapted into The Parent Trap films) – is playing at the Lowry, following its world premiere
Peaky Blinders: The Rise is an immersive theatrical experience, based on the hit TV series, playing at the Camden Garrison – a brand-new London theatre