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To ask what theatre productions you’re attending or wish to attend?

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AllaMova · 07/03/2026 12:45

I have Phantom of the Opera and Pride: The Musical booked, which are within the next few weeks.

I’ll also buy tickets for Operation Mincemeat and Owain and Henry soon, which are later on in the year.

What about you?

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Seventyandlovingit · 07/03/2026 18:26

I've just finished directing an amateur panto of Cinderella which was brilliant fun! We're doing Hound of the Baskervilles in October, panto of Wind in the Willows next February and It's A Wonderful Life next October. Professional theatre wise, I'm going to Harold Fry later this month. I was lucky enough to be at one of the dress rehearsals and it really is amazing. Katy Rudd has such a vision (she directed Ballet Shoes as well). Also going to Cabaret in May for my daughter's 40th, and I'm really looking forward to it!

Porkpieandmustard · 07/03/2026 18:12

Beebopwasthebest · 07/03/2026 13:17

I really want to see Moulin Rouge and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Such a faff getting to and staying in London though

Moulin Rouge will be touring the UK this year.

somanychristmaslights · 07/03/2026 18:07

Stranger things first shadow is absolutely amazing!! I’m not a big theatre goer but never seen special effects like it.

Vgbeat · 07/03/2026 18:06

We've got Something Rotten, Beetlejuice and Witness for the Prosecution booked for the summer.

tinyspiny · 07/03/2026 18:03

StillFeelingTired · 07/03/2026 16:51

I have just come out of Fawlty Towers in Southampton. It was great and the actors playing basil, Sybil and manuel were fantastic. Basil in particular. He had the physical comedic abilities of John Cleese down to a t. I want to see Annie and Operation Mincemeat also. I don’t go to the theatre very often but feel like I have to go more often.

We went to the Fawlty Towers show last year and thought it was dire , we left at the interval .

Otins · 07/03/2026 18:02

Wipeywipey · 07/03/2026 14:18

I really wanted to see Prima Facie as the book was amazing and I love Jodie Comer. Tickets on the only day we could go were £95 each though and all booked out way in advance. We've been to the West End cheaper!

I found the total opposite. West End prices for Prima Facie were all £100+ once reviews were out, which couldn’t justify - and it soon sold out via word of mouth.

Having seen the NT Live cinema broadcast, and it being one of the best things I have ever seen (I work in the industry and I see around 40 shows a year), when the regional tour was announced I knew I had to throw what ever money I had at it to see it in person… I got excellent stalls seats for Birminigham £49.50 so a total bargain.

A few tickets are coming up on Twickets , but they go quickly.

domenica1 · 07/03/2026 17:54

Lorrymum · 07/03/2026 17:07

Thanks, I've read all his books.

Do you remember the old mumsnet thread where a poster asked for an autograph and he wrote whore or suchlike in the book 😧was a while ago now!

domenica1 · 07/03/2026 17:51

follygirl · 07/03/2026 13:59

We saw ‘Into the Woods’ last weekend which was brilliant. I think we’re seeing ‘Inter Alia’ next. We live just outside London and are newly empty nesters so enjoying the freedom of seeing shows.

Loved both of these! Good tips.

JustMeHello · 07/03/2026 17:49

I saw an NT screening of Prima Facie too. It's fantastic, and very very good and powerful, but not something I'd feel up to seeing a second time.

I love cinema screenings though, I see lots of them as I don't live in London and it does make it so accessible. There havr been some fabulous ones.

Beebopwasthebest · 07/03/2026 17:29

Wipeywipey · 07/03/2026 14:18

I really wanted to see Prima Facie as the book was amazing and I love Jodie Comer. Tickets on the only day we could go were £95 each though and all booked out way in advance. We've been to the West End cheaper!

I saw this in Leeds (City Varieties) via the National Theatre screening thing....it worked quite well actually

Timeforatincture · 07/03/2026 17:28

Went to American Psycho at the Almeida last weekend. Superb. Think it is sold out though. Got tickets for touring productions of Hamlet and Operation Mincemeat later this spring.

badgersbadgerseverywhere · 07/03/2026 17:28

We’ve got The Mousetrap in September and Back To The Future in March next year, both in Birmingham.

Toddlerteaplease · 07/03/2026 17:18

I want to see Shadowlands as I love the fil. And Hugh Bonneville. But it’s expensive and saw a clip of it and it doesn’t look that good. So not sure now.

craigth162 · 07/03/2026 17:16

Saw priscilla queen of desert few days ago. Booked for morse, back to the future, jersey boys so far. Limited to Glasgow and Edinburgh as youngest son can't be left with anyone for long. Wanting to book legally blonde and miss saigon (again).

PoppyPopPop · 07/03/2026 17:13

Literally just booked Billy Elliot. Not for another year but excited already.

craigth162 · 07/03/2026 17:11

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 07/03/2026 13:31

I'm going to see Tom Chambers in Morse - House of Ghosts. It is touring. I'm seeing it at The Lowry in Salford.

I've booked to see it in Glasgow

AquariunLady · 07/03/2026 17:08

StillFeelingTired · 07/03/2026 16:51

I have just come out of Fawlty Towers in Southampton. It was great and the actors playing basil, Sybil and manuel were fantastic. Basil in particular. He had the physical comedic abilities of John Cleese down to a t. I want to see Annie and Operation Mincemeat also. I don’t go to the theatre very often but feel like I have to go more often.

Hi, remember to look at MAST/the Mayflower Studios (opposite The Guildhall Square). A lot smaller/intimate and cheaper than The Mayflower. All on the same website. X

Lorrymum · 07/03/2026 17:07

Thanks, I've read all his books.

Miranda65 · 07/03/2026 17:00

Lorrymum · 07/03/2026 13:44

Booked tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar with Sam Ryder in July. Also seeing my favourite writer, David Sedaris reading at Royal Festival Hall the following day.

David Sedaris is very good live, but be aware that his material is very much "darker " than the stuff that is aired on Radio 4!

Belfastgirl0 · 07/03/2026 17:00

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 07/03/2026 16:58

Jesus Christ Superstar, Midsummer Night’s Dream and War Horse 🐴,
on consecutive days in July..Can’t wait.

Saw Warhorse last May...incredible

Belfastgirl0 · 07/03/2026 16:59

Oh! And Christmas carol goes wrong in January, too...absolutely fantastic 👏

FormerlySpeckledyHen · 07/03/2026 16:58

Jesus Christ Superstar, Midsummer Night’s Dream and War Horse 🐴,
on consecutive days in July..Can’t wait.

Belfastgirl0 · 07/03/2026 16:58

Saw hadestown in January, also the Nutcracker.
Couple of local am dram group productions last month and Miss Saigon next month.
I'm contemplating Priscilla QOTD in May

REP22 · 07/03/2026 16:57

Just booked to see Shadowlands with Hugh Bonneville and Jeff Rawle in April. Can't wait. Saw a song from Paddington on The One Show last night (the 500 Words piece) - it was very impressive.

katiemarnie · 07/03/2026 16:54

Going to see Romeo and Juliet with Sadie Sink in June and
To Kill a Mockingbird in August.
Saw Cabaret about two years ago - completely brilliant.