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26 shows for 2026

Happy new year! Wondering what theatre there is to look forward to in 2026? Then read on to find out… Let’s start with some new West End musicals: 1. Avenue Q (Shaftesbury Theatre, Mar…

Remembering 2025: Pygmalion, rehearsed reading

After “Hamlet – The Rest is Silence”, Nottingham Theatre Royal were keen to keep the collaboration with community actors going, forming the Theatre Royal Players. There have been several different projects undertaken by the…

Remembering 2025: Love’s Labour’s Lost

Derby Shakespeare Company’s summer production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” reimagined the original play, setting the story amidst a music festival and turning the Princess and her friends into a girl band. Even before the…

Remembering 2025: Hamlet – The Rest is Silence

“Hamlet: The Rest is Silence” was a huge project that began in 2024, with two performances in Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall in June 2025. As such, this article is a follow-up to an article…

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The RSC's Hamlet on the Titanic is now touring the UK - but does this bizarre adaptation make any more sense now that it is being brought to regional theatres? Or is this a sinking ship that cannot be saved? Check out the review on Broken Legs Blog What's on this week across the East Midlands 16th - 22nd Mar: What's on this week across the East Midlands 9th - 15th Mar: What's on this week across the East Midlands 2nd - 8th Mar: Jim Cartwright's "Road" is revived as part of Manchester Royal Exchange's 50th anniversary celebrations. Johnny Vegas' Scullery leads us through the various characters and stories of a Northern backstreet, whilst all corners of the Royal Exchange are brought to life and audience members are invited to explore the world of "Road" at their own pace. Check out the review on Broken Legs Blog! Emotional and inspiring, "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" tells the true story of William Kamkwamba, a 13 year old who builds a windmill to save his village in Malawi from a deadly drought. This uplifting musical is currently playing at The Swan Theatre in Stratford before transferring to the West End in April. Check out the review on Broken Legs Blog! Telling the story of "the world's worst singer", 'Glorious!' is a light-hearted, breezy comedy that feels like a missed opportunity. Read the full review on Broken Legs Blog What's on this week across the East Midlands 23rd - 1st Mar: Telling the true story of Nottingham-born actress Phoebe Frances Brown, this autobiographical piece sees the 28 year old come to terms with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Presented by the Lace Market Theatre, this sad yet hopeful tale still manages to make us smile in the darkest of situations. Featuring the music of The Kinks and telling the story of the rock'n'roll band's rise to global fame, "Sunny Afternoon" is lively, vibrant and incredibly loud. A slice of sunshine to warm up these cold February nights. It plays this week at Nottingham Theatre Royal - check out the review on Broken Legs Blog! What's on this week across the East Midlands 16th - 22nd Feb: Omigod you guys! Legally Blonde is back at Curve Theatre, is this new production which receives a thorough update with a Gen Z twist. Starring Amber Davies and Hannah Lowther, stop whatever you're doing and bend and snap your way over to Broken Legs Blog to read our 5* review!