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Aylesbury audiences will be the very first in the world to be a part of the pioneering production that’s unlike anything performed before. The new staging experience will feature a stunningly talented cast performing several all-new routines with new musical numbers and choreography, new costumes, and a monumental venue design that will transform a traditional theatre space into an unforgettable immersive experience from the stalls and circle levels to new onstage seating, putting each guest at the epicentre of the action. While the show will feature many new elements, tried and true Magic Mike Live fans will still enjoy the show’s thrilling and inspiring storyline and fan-favourite moments. The production team will also partner with the theatre to bring beverage service, including the show’s famous cocktail program, straight to your seat so no one has to miss a moment of the action. And after each show, fans will have the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with members of the cast, with a limited number of VIP Meet & Greet add-on tickets available.

 

Magic Mike Live has thrilled nearly two million guests around the world with long-running residencies in Las Vegas and London, and previous engagements in Berlin, Australia, Miami, and Dallas. Prior to the international tour launch, an all-new flagship production of Magic Mike Live will open in New York City in January 2027 in a newly-renovated, multi-function and custom-built venue with an accompanying hospitality lounge in the heart of Times Square.

 

Magic Mike Live will play six shows only at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from Thu 27- Sat 29 Aug 2026. All guests must be 18 years of age or older.

The multi award-winning musical SIX, written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, announces a new cast for 2026-2027 UK and international tour. The new company will take over on in September this year, coming to Milton Keynes Theatre Tue 24 – Sat 28 Nov 2026.

The new Queens are Sedona Sky (Catherine of Aragon), Eve Humphrey (Anne Bolyn), Billie Kerr (Jane Seymour), Tia Antoine-Charles (Anne of Cleves), Lea Desjacques (Katherine Howard) and Amena El-kindy (Catherine Parr). Joining the cast as Alternates are Rosie Itzel, Eve Parsons and Charlotte Anne Steen, with Super Swings Eve Knagg and Lara Vina Uzcatia. The cast is backed by the show's all-female band, The Ladies in Waiting, led by Musical Director Sara De Sanctis.

SIX follows the six wives of Henry VIII as they take to the mic to tell their own personal tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. On the international stage, SIX continues its reign on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre and is now booking into its fifth year. The show has toured the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, The Philippines, South Korea, China, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, and enjoyed a seven-week season at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

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Its my top joint favourite show and I am booked to see this twice at Milton Keynes Theatre in November so hopefully see you there. 

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Casting for the major UK and Ireland tour of the smash-hit, Paranormal Activity has been announced. The spine-chilling theatrical experience coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Tue 12 - Sat 16 Jan 2027  and Milton Keynes Theatre from 15-19 September 2026.  The show will star James Bye (2:22, UK Tour, BBC 1’s EastEnders) as ‘James’, Hannah Sinclair Robinson (The Play That Goes Wrong, West End, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, National Theatre, UK and Ireland Tour) as ‘Lou’, Jo Castleton (War Horse at the National Theatre, National and International Tour;) as ‘Etheline Cotgrave’ and Caroline Faber (Network and The Heiress, National Theatre) as ‘Carolanne.’ 

 

The supernatural smash will visit towns and cities nationwide until May 2027, giving audiences across the country a chance to witness the haunting phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm.

 

Praised for its inventive storytelling and terrifying atmosphere, Paranormal Activity is a must-see event for thrill-seekers and theatre lovers alike.  

 

A new story inspired by the worldwide horror phenomenon, Paranormal Activity, is directed by immersive theatre pioneer and Punchdrunk’s Founder and Artistic Director, Felix Barrett and written by playwright Levi Holloway, whose pulse-pounding theatrical thriller Grey House chilled Broadway audiences.

 

James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are...This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, Paranormal Activity, with a brand-new story live on stage. Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sell-out, extended run in London, this chilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Hold your nerve...

 

Blurring the line between cinema and live theatre, Paranormal Activity has been hailed as a ‘relentlessly frightening – arm-clutchingly, stranger-embracingly so’ (Metro) theatrical experience — leaving audiences jumping out of their seats and questioning what’s lurking in the dark long after the curtain falls.

 

‘A night that leaves you spellbound. Jaw-clenchingly, arm-clutchingly thrilling’

The Guardian

 

Paranormal Activity reimagines the modern ghost story with an unsettling intimacy only theatre can provide. Immersing audiences in an atmosphere of creeping dread, unseen forces, and psychological tension, Levi Holloway’s script offers a bold reinterpretation of the original, blending domestic horror with mind-bending theatricality. Felix Barrett, known for breaking boundaries between audience and performer, brings his signature visionary style to the production. With innovative staging and chilling soundscapes, Paranormal Activity invites audiences to witness the inexplicable up close—and feel the fear in real time.

 

Released by Paramount Pictures in 2009, the original Paranormal Activity is a master class in psychological terror.  Reimagining the found footage genre for a new generation, the film became a global sensation, grossing nearly $200 million worldwide and kicking off a blockbuster franchise spanning seven feature films.  Now, the legacy of fear comes to the intimate world of the theatre. Get ready to experience Paranormal Activity in real life.

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The producers of THE CHOIR OF MAN, the Olivier award-nominated international smash hit musical that thrills audiences night after night in London’s West End, are delighted to announce the show’s inaugural UK Tour for 2026. Embarking on a major 38-week tour, the production will come to Waterside Aylesbury 1-5 September and Derngate Theatre, Northampton 6-10 October.

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THE CHOIR OF MAN is the best trip to your local you'll ever have. Here, a cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys combine beautiful harmonies and foot-stomping sing-alongs with world-class tap dance and soulful storytelling.

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Featuring hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry, to name but a few, this uplifting celebration of community and friendship offers something for everyone - including free beer! This is feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again.

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Nic Doodson, Creator and Director, says: “It’s a huge moment for us to launch THE CHOIR OF MAN’s very first UK national tour. It’s incredible to see how far the show has come from our start at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017 and now, after four years in London’s West End, Olivier Award recognition, and multiple tours across Europe, Australia, and our fourth U.S. national tour in 2026, it feels incredibly special to finally be taking the show on the road at home. Bringing our pub to audiences across the UK has always been a dream.”

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THE CHOIR OF MAN is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay and has previously played three sold-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and multiple sold-out US and European tours. THE CHOIR OF MAN’s West End journey at the Arts Theatre began in 2021, where it has enjoyed over 1000 performances with many sold-out shows and an Olivier award nomination for ‘Best Entertainment or Comedy Play’.

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now… Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as it makes its world stageplay premiere in 2026.

 

Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in Milton Keynes Theatre from 28 September.

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When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview the psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter, it’s hoped his brilliant mind will help catch sadistic new serial killer, Buffalo Bill. Another girl is missing, and time is running out. But Dr Lecter has questions of his own, and now Clarice must decide: keep a safe distance, or let Hannibal ‘The Cannibal’ into her head?

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Written by the award-winning Gina Gionfriddo and directed by the acclaimed Nikolai Foster, THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS drips with tension and gets you closer than ever to the iconic thrills and terrifyingly memorable characters of the landmark novel.

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THE CLOCK IS TICKING. HUNT DOWN A TICKET AND BOOK NOW… BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.

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Please note this production contains scenes of threat, violence and murder, strong language, sexual references and harassment, mutilation and body horror, psychological intensity, childhood trauma and onstage prosthetic human remains.

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Tickets here.

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Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage. The highly acclaimed musical,  based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre from Wed 28 Oct 2026.

 

Madison Davis, Mollie Hutton, Olivia Ironmonger and Sanna Kurihara will share the title role of Matilda.  Richard Hurst will play Miss Trunchbull, Tessa Kadler will play Miss Honey, Adam Stafford will play Mr Wormwood, and Rebecca Thornhill will play Mrs Wormwood.

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The internationally renowned musical continues to play to packed houses in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre and has been seen by 12 million people across 100 cities around the world.

 

This anarchic production, about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination, has won over 100 global awards, including 24 for Best Musical.  A film adaptation made by the core creative team received its World Premiere at the London Film Festival in October 2022 and can now be watched on Netflix.

 

Written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and developed and directed by Matthew Warchus, the production is designed by Rob Howell, with choreography by Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker and special effects and illusions by Paul Kieve.

 

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Producers of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical Hadestown, currently playing its third smash-hit year in London’s West End, today announce the first-ever UK & Ireland tour beginning February 2027, including Milton Keynes Theatre and playing from Tue 20 – Sat 24 Apr. Casting and full creative team to be announced.

Tickets go on sale for ATG+ members on Mon 15 Jun at 10am and general on sale from Wed 17 Jun at 10am.

Blending American songwriting traditions, from indie folk, to pop, blues, and New Orleans-inspired jazz, Hadestown has music, lyrics, and book by acclaimed Tony and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winner Anaïs Mitchell who originated Hadestown as an indie theatre project and acclaimed album, before transforming the show into a genre-defying new musical alongside artistic collaborator and Tony Award-winning director Rachel Chavkin.

This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from ‘It Girl’ fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’

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Amber Davies said, “I'm absolutely thrilled to be playing the iconic role of Elle Woods in ROYO and Curve's new production of Legally Blonde. As a huge fan of the film and the musical, this part is the role of a lifetime, and I am honoured to be stepping into Elle’s perfect heels. I have always wanted to work with the incredible theatrical mind that is Nikolai Foster, and I am so excited to hit the road again and bring Laurence O'Keefe's incredible score back to the UK! Get ready, Harvard... This is gonna be just like senior year, except for funner!”

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A new production of the smash-hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical comes to Waterside Theatre Aylesbury from 6-10 October. 

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Tickets are available here. 

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Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep today announce first casting for their new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed novel. EastEnders’ favourite Charlie Brooks and  Joe McFadden play protagonist Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy.

Opening at Birmingham Rep in September before coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 6 Oct, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel by acclaimed Playwright Simon Stephens and will be directed by Ned Bennett.

Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, Chris comes under suspicion. Determined to prove their innocence, Chris becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue uncovered.

What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing Chris to confront truths that will test their courage, family, and understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world. Inventive, gripping, and moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story in an unforgettable theatrical event.

Of her casting, Charlie Brooks says, “I am thrilled to be part of this new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, having been a huge fan of the book and Simon Stephens’ previous adaptation. Working alongside such a talented cast and creative team has been both inspiring and rewarding, and I cannot wait for audiences to experience the heart, humour, and humanity at the centre of this remarkable play.”

Joe McFadden continues, “I loved The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time when I first read it, and I was completely blown away by the stage production in the West End so I’m absolutely thrilled to be playing Ed in this new tour and can’t wait to bring this brilliant, moving and uplifting story to audiences across the UK alongside such a fantastic cast.”xtraordinary cast and creative team - and to be working with the brilliant teams at Melting Pot and the Birmingham Rep.”

One of the most talked about shows of the decade is coming to Aylesbury Tue 17 – Sat 21 Nov 2026!

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Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will make its Aylesbury Waterside Theatre debut later this year from Tue 17 – Sat 21 Nov ’26.

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Written by Steven Antin, Burlesque the Musical is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles with songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Jess Folley and Todrick Hall.

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Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie that reminds us…Life Isn’t Fair...It’s Fabulous!

Discover a club like no other... a place beneath the city lights where the sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers, and a life can change in the flick of a feather boa.

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When Ali heads to New York in search of her mother, she finds herself drawn into a dazzling underground world where the beat of the music and the heat of the dance moves will change her life forever. Ali will unwittingly find her extraordinary voice and a most unlikely family of misfits, dreamers, and schemers.

Tickets here. 

The smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS will return to tour the UK and Ireland, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 22 – Sat 26 Sep 2026. 

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WAITRESS is based on the 2007 movie written by Adrienne Shelly. Music and lyrics are written by GRAMMY award-winning, singer-songwriter sensation Sara Bareilles. With a book by Jessie Nelson, direction by Tony-award winner Diane Paulus and choreography by Lorin Latarro, Waitress has garnered multiple awards and nominations in both America and the UK, receiving acclaim from both audiences and critics alike.

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WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker in a small town, who dreams of a way out of her loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a new life, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes to happiness. But Jenna must find the courage and strength within herself to rebuild her life. This beautiful musical celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

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Music and Lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles

Tickets available now. 

The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! embarks on a new UK tour visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 13 - Sat 24 Oct 2026. ​From West End to global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with a sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads unfolding on a Greek island idyll.

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This irresistibly funny show has thrilled audiences all around the world, and now there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA!

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Now in its 27th year, MAMMA MIA! has been seen by over 11 million people and has played over 10,000 performances in London’s West End. The MAMMA MIA! International Tour has visited 42 countries in the past 20 years, performed more than 3,900 shows and has been seen by over 7.7 million people.

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MAMMA MIA! became the 9th longest-running show in Broadway history, where it played a record-breaking run for 14 years and recently returned to Broadway this summer, playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. In 2011, it became the first Western musical ever to be staged in Mandarin in the People’s Republic of China. MAMMA MIA! has been seen live on stage by over 70 million people across the world and has been turned into two record-breaking movies.

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Produced by Judy Craymer, MAMMA MIA! The Movie became the highest-grossing live-action musical film of all time upon its release in 2008.  A second film, MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN, opened in July 2018 and became the most successful live musical movie sequel of all time.

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With music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus, 

 

​The MAMMA MIA! UK Tour tickets are available now. 

Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium. Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of Jesus to theatres across the UK for the first time, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre Tue 27 – Sat 31 Jul 2027.

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Producer Michael Harrison said: “We are absolutely delighted that Jesus Christ Superstar will embark on a major UK tour following the phenomenal response to this extraordinary new production. The tremendous buzz generated by Saturday night’s first performance at The London Palladium underlines just how special this iconic musical remains, and we are thrilled that audiences across the country will now have the opportunity to experience Tim Sheader’s visionary staging, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary score, and Sam Ryder’s electrifying performance.”

 

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic global phenomenon is directed by Tim Sheader with choreography by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie and design by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Tom Scutt. Reuniting the creative team of the 2016 production to create a unique staging of their Olivier award-winning, worldwide smash-hit production. The production, which was originally created and produced at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, heads out on a tour of the UK following an 11-week season at The London Palladium and a 12-week season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

 

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and the iconic title number ‘Superstar’.

 

Originally released as an album, Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971, at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, where it was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Original Score. The original London production ran for over eight years. By the time it closed, after 3,358 performances, it had become the longest-running musical in West End history at that time. 

Big night out. Big. HUGE. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL returns for a major UK Tour, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 6 – Sat 17 April 2027. It’s time to head to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood’s most iconic romantic comedies of all time as the production takes to the road again in 2027 following a record-breaking run in the West End and a sell-out first UK tour in 2023.

Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie - and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way - in this dazzlingly joyous love story for the ages.

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