This is your UK Theatre News Round-up, covering the biggest theatre news from 15th February to 22nd February 2026. From major announcements by the Royal Shakespeare Company to exciting new musicals, touring productions, and major extensions in the West End, it’s been another busy week across the UK. Watch the UK Theatre News Round-up Game of Thrones: The Mad King The biggest announcement this week is that the Royal Shakespeare Company will stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King

This is your weekly UK theatre round-up, covering everything that’s been happening on and off stages across the country from 8th to 14th of February. From casting announcements and new adaptations to returning musicals and some wonderfully chaotic productions, it’s been another packed week for UK theatre lovers.

This is your weekly UK theatre news round-up, covering all the biggest casting announcements, tour news, premieres and industry updates from 1st February to 7th February. It’s been another busy week across the West End and beyond, with major musical announcements, new tours confirmed, and some exciting developments for the future of theatre production in the UK.

Konstantin Stanislavski changed the way actors approach their craft. His ideas reshaped theatre by focusing on truthful, human performances rather than exaggerated or artificial acting. For acting students and theatre makers interested in realism, understanding Stanislavski’s methods provides practical tools for bringing characters to life with honesty and depth. This post explores who Stanislavski was, his key techniques, and why his approach still resonates with audiences t

This is your weekly UK theatre news round-up. This article covers everything that’s been happening on and around UK stages between 25 January and 1 February, from West End shake-ups and major casting announcements to new musicals, regional premieres, and slightly unhinged future projects. Whether you’re booking ahead or just like to know what’s going on, here’s what you need to know.

Find out about Derby Theatre's Community Celebration Day with live music, performances, and more. The best 50th party a theatre could have!

If you’re hunting for Christmas present ideas for theatre lovers, gifts for writers, or something genuinely useful for the future Olivier-winner in your life, then look no further. Books are the unsung heroes of gift-giving: thoughtful, personal, and guaranteed to outlast the novelty socks sitting in your Amazon basket.

When you’re drawn to the world of theatre, film, or television, and comedy lies at your heart, you’re driven by a single question: what will equip you with the tools to make people laugh? Aspiring writers want to learn their craft—but is Writing Comedy by Ronald Wolfe a must-read?

SIX the musical has undeniably transformed the landscape of British musical theatre, but do we really need a cinema screening? Find out!

This guide will help you navigate the essential elements of writing for theatre.

Buckle up for some historical sleuthing, because we’re diving into the fabulous world of Shakespeare’s sexuality.

In theatre, getting into character is more than just remembering lines; it’s about what makes your character tick.

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Never before did I think that Pythagorus would be of use in my adult life, let alone in the theatre!

In ETC’s latest show, ‘Door 2 Door: 1994’, playing at Create Theatre in Mansfield on 29th and 30th April, we take the audience back to...

Across 2021, I’ve been to the theatre 14 times, which isn’t bad going considering that theatres weren’t open for the first half of the...

2021 is coming to an end. As with previous years, this article will cast a critical eye over the last year of ETC, looking at what we did...

Cultural, gender and sexual diversity is liberating art forms across the world, and finally black, women and queer voices are finally...