Often referred to as the definitive staging of JB Priestley's drawing-room drama, this production from London's National Theatre is on tour this year - bringing the masterpiece to you. Debuting in 1992, this iteration has been seen all over the world, scooping awards with each revival. Original director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot) returns for this jaunt, showcasing his innate understanding of the literary classic. Now starring Tim Treloar as Inspector Goole and Jackie Morrison as Mrs Birling!

An Inspector Calls

Liverpool Empire

It's time to smarten up your spandex and polish those platforms for the biggest ABBA party as it heads out on a new UK tour this year. One of the world's most respected tributes, MANIA is the way to experience the hits of the chart-toppers - presented as a glorious concert that'll take you all the way down memory lane. So, get ready to thank them for the music and join fans old and young for this unforgettable celebration of the one and only ABBA!

MANIA - The Abba Tribute

After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of misunderstood youth and the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. The original version of this Tony-winning musical was a massive hit in the West End, earning a staggering seven Olivier nominations including Best New Musical!

Dear Evan Hansen

The world's official number one to the legendary West Coast rockers, The Illegal Eagles are back and bringing their stunning vocals and tight harmonies to stages across the UK this year for yet another brilliant tour.

The Illegal Eagles

These guys just can't stop entertaining! Having sold over three million tickets in concerts that have taken them to at least 35 countries worldwide, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as one of the most in-demand touring entities currently operating. The music press continually praises their innovations and dedication to paying tribute to the original Floyd; arguably the best tribute act in the world, these guys are so good that they were invited to perform at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebrations. How about that for a ringing endorsement?

The Australian Pink Floyd

If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! & Juliet is a musical about the untold story of everyone's favourite Shakespearean heroine and is now set to tour the country in Summer 2024 into 2025 after a successful run on the West End stage!

& Juliet

The latest venture from illustrious dance company Rambert sees everyone's favorite flat-capped Birmingham gangsters hitting the stage in an electrifying new production written by the show's creator Steven Knight.

Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything takes off on a UK Tour in 2024, bringing with it an incredible theatrical experience the whole family will love. Directed by Thom Southerland, with design by Morgan Large and choreography from Karen Bruce.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Get ready to swing like the King at the best Elvis Tribute Concert in the business! There'll be much shimmying and shaking as four revolving Elvis sound and lookalikes take to the stage to perform legendary songs like Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, A Little Less Conversation and Love Me Tender. If you closed your eyes, its the closest thing to an audience with the King!

The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

It's time to raise your voice as Sister Act returns to the UK! Based on the Golden Globe-nominated hit movie of the same name, Sister Act follows club singer Deloris as she takes refuge in a local convent and embarks on bringing the power of music to the local parish.

Sister Act

The rollicking animal adventure 101 Dalmatians is going on tour! Based on the classic children's story by English novelist Dodie Smith, the reimagined version of the 2022 Regent's Park production will feature book by Johnny McKnight, stage adapted by award-winning playwright Zinnie Harris and music is by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge.

101 Dalmatians

Across an incredible career, the much loved Luther Vandross soundtracked some of the most important moments in many lives around the world. Nicknamed 'The Velvet Voice,' there's no wonder he was named in Rolling Stone's 200 greatest singers of all time, with a seemingly endless list of hits including Never Too Much, Here and Now, Dance with My Father, Power of Love/Love Power and so many others, leading to 40 million records sold globally and 8 Grammy Awards.

Luther Live

Peppa Pig and pals are back and you're invited to join them on their newest adventure - Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out. Created by Ashley Baker Davies, Peppa, her mummy and daddy and little brother George and her pantheon of farmyard friends have been delighting pre-schoolers since 2004. In that time, Peppa evolved from the star of her own animated series to book character, theme park inspiration and much, much more!

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out

A haunting love story that made the world look at the pottery wheel in a whole new way, Ghost is now set to materialise in a theatre near you as this musical adaption of the 1990 film takes to the road on tour.

Ghost The Musical

The music of Fleetwood Mac needs absolutely no introduction. One of the defining acts of the past century, their phenomenal impact changed the face of music globally. Join a cast of top West End singers and a stellar live band touring the UK with a special show celebrating the iconic act, performing a set of their best loved songs including "The Chain", "Little Lies", "Don't Stop" and more.

Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

Sunderland Empire Theatre

Eight-time Tony and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical smash hit Hairspray spreads its toe-tapping magic across the UK once more during a hotly anticipated regional tour in 2024! Based on the 1988 feature film, the effervescent production first wowed audiences in Seattle in the early 2000s, with acclaimed Broadway and West End runs following soon after.

Hairspray

The enviably fresh-faced Jamie Cullum has navigated the jazz and pop landscape for the last two decades and still maintains his youthful persona and energy. Since the release of his self-funded Pointless Nostalgic, his Jazz credentials have morphed further than standards, seeing this singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist collaborate with diversely different artists, such as John Legend, Lady Gaga, Burt Bacharach, and more. In addition to performing, Cullum has hosted a radio show on BBC Radio 2 since 2010, which has become an institution for jazz fans.

Jamie Cullum

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Following a smash-hit debut tour in 2021, Fairytale of New York returns for 2023, offering another opportunity to indulge in an all-out, all-Irish Christmas extravaganza! Expect to hear some of the season's best-loved songs, including of course, the iconic Fairy Tale of New York, alongside some of the Emerald Isle's biggest hits, such as Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Wagon Wheel, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and many more.

Fairytale of New York

The songs, humour and heart of Saint Dolly Parton herself form the basis of this exciting new musical, kicking its boots across the UK on this exciting new tour following a tryout at Manchester's Lowry Theatre.

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

In an exotic, faraway land, one young pauper's life is about to change with the luck of an ancient lamp - and you're invited to join this magic carpet ride as it embarks on its first UK tour! Based on the hit Disney classic movie Aladdin, this Tony Award-winning musical features all your favourite songs from the film including 'A Whole New World, 'Friend Like me' and 'One Jump!'

Aladdin

Witness one of the most magnificent ballets of all time presented by Bulgaria's prestigious Varna International Ballet who return to the UK by popular demand in 2025! Set to Tchaikovsky's lush score, Swan Lake's story of supernatural romance never fails to delight, with unforgettable choreography, glittering costumes and breathtaking drama.

Swan Lake

As part of their 2025 UK season, Varna International Ballet is bringing back their wonderful imagining of The Nutcracker, offering a little bit of Christmas spirit in a sparkling and classic production that'll delight, even after the big day itself! Expect glittering sets, costumes and traditional ballet, wrapped up in Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score.

Varna International Ballet - Nutcracker

It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell" class="css-u850">Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!

Bat Out Of Hell

From the people that brought you Sing-a-long Sound of Music and Grease, The Greatest Showman to get the Sing-a-long-a treatment! With lyrics on screen and a live host to teach you extra special dance moves, it's your turn to be the star of the show. Oh, and don't forget your amazing Greatest Showman themed costume!

Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman

Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Back on tour in 2025 due to popular demand, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes including a breathtaking Japanese garden.  One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.

Madama Butterfly

Join Roxie Hart and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder and good old Razzle Dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

Chicago

After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

In 1995 Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures troupe took the Ballet world by storm when they debuted their all-male version of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Since then the production has become one of the world's most iconic pieces of dance and is now the proud owner of an Olivier and three Tony awards. Catch this unmissable production when its celebrates its 30th anniversary on tour in 2025!

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!

NOW That's What I Call a Musical

Surpassing over 10,000 performances on London's West End (that's an incredible 24 years of shows), Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is safely one of the UK's favourite musicals. Now, courtesy of Bill Kenwright Limited, the legendary hit takes to the road this year on tour, bringing the emotional tale of two brothers torn asunder by fate to you. Including modern classics such as 'Tell Me It's Not True', 'Marylin Monroe' and 'Bright New Day' among many more, discover once more (or for the first time) the heartwrenching yet uplifting journey that is this special show.

Blood Brothers

Playwright James Graham (Dear England) and director Kate Wasserberg present an incredibly powerful adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's seminal 80's TV series Boys From The Blackstuff, now embarking on a thrilling UK tour following a transfer to the Garrick Theatre after a run at the National Theatre. A gritty, funny, and arresting story, it focuses on the lives of a group of unemployed men in Liverpool in the 80s.

Boys From The Blackstuff

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

War Horse

Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand-new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!

Calamity Jane

It's the musical experience that bowled over Broadway, an all-out smash-hit epic that traverses the life of one Alexander Hamilton, one of America's Founding Fathers who took on the might of the British and won. Don't miss this musical behemoth as it comes to Manchester in November 2023!

Created by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner wunderkind Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights) this razor-sharp musical mixes classic theatre, spoken word, fresh hip-hop and whip-smart writing to build a picture of the incredible visionary and the tumultuous times in which he lived. In recognition of its landmark status, it was awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and scooped 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and many, many more.

SO, WHO IS HAMILTON?
Credited with being one of America's Founding Fathers and promoters of the U.S. Constitution, the extraordinary life of Alexander Hamilton saw the man rise from humble beginnings as an orphan in the West Indies to one of the most powerful men in George Washington's cabinet. But on the way, he had to contend with many obstacles, a career fraught with drama and intrigue, sex scandals, warring loyalists, and much more until finally meeting his end in a duel with one of his closest allies...

DID YOU KNOW?
Among his many achievements, Hamilton founded the New York Post, which would become the oldest newspaper in America to have been published continuously as a daily.

Hamilton

After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone, fortune hunters are back, but this time in a hilarious musical! Based on the hit TV show enjoy your favourite characters like never before in this unique and hilarious event.

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical

Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.

Kinky Boots

It's back! After sell-out runs in London's West End, Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is being donned once more for a fantastic jaunt around the country. Having now surpassed its 50th birthday musical theatre fans will be delighted that Joseph and his extravagant threads are back on stage where they belong once more.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Everyone loves a biographical musical, and this one really is better than all the rest! Tina!, the phenomenal extravaganza based on the life of iconic songstress Tina Turner is taking to the road! Directed by Mamma Mia!'s Phyllida Lloyd, with a book by Katori Hall, the Olivier Award-nominated spectacular is the perfect night out for fans of The Queen and Rock and Roll. Get ready for an electrifying journey through Tina's life, with dazzling choreography, blazing soul, and a whole lotta love!

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Three decades Riverdance first took the world's breath away, and this dance phenomenon returns to the stage for a special 30th-anniversary tour. With its explosive combination of traditional Irish music and dance, Riverdance's fine footwork continues to evolve, captivating audiences from East to West. Catch the iconic dance troupe on The New Generation Tour, featuring a cast of young performers who continue the Riverdance legacy with thrilling talent.

Liverpool Empire Theatre

19 - 23 Nov, 2024

An Inspector Calls

Nov 26, 2024

Jamie Cullum

Nov 28, 2024

Fairytale of New York

3 - 7 Dec, 2024

Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical

Dec 11, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Aladdin

19 - 23 Nov, 2024

An Inspector Calls

Nov 17, 2024

MANIA - The Abba Tribute

Liverpool Empire Theatre