{"id":1976,"date":"2023-11-01T10:02:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=1976"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:37:17","slug":"theatre-and-musical-theatre-shows-touring-the-uk-winter-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-industry\/theatre-and-musical-theatre-shows-touring-the-uk-winter-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage Shows Touring the UK in Autumn and Winter 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>A look at eight must-see theatre shows and West End musicals touring the UK and Ireland this autumn and winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the early nights draw in and Christmas waits just around the corner, what better excuse is there for a trip to the theatre? Here are some of the many exciting shows touring around the UK this autumn and winter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018That\u2019ll Be the Day\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exciting and energetic rock\u2019n\u2019roll variety show is travelling up and down the country. Milton Keynes, Yeovil, Llandudno, York and Glasgow are just a few of the towns they\u2019ll be swinging into this winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The show features songs from the 1960s to the 1980s, including music from the likes of Whitney Houston, Elvis, Tina Turner and Cliff Richard. Audiences are encouraged to sing along, have a dance and join in with the fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if that isn\u2019t enough, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019ll Be the Day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be doing a special Christmas edition from 7 November 2023 in High Wycombe to 17 December 2023 in Bournemouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thatllbetheday.com\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019ll Be the Day<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tour dates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Aladdin the Musical\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After its hugely successful run on both the West End and Broadway, Disney\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aladdin the Musical<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is hitting the road on a UK and Ireland tour. The spectacular musical features classic songs from the beloved Disney film, as well as several new additions for the stage \u2013 and breathtaking on-stage magic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotlight members Gavin Adams and Desmonda Cathabel will lead as Disney royalty \u2018Aladdin\u2019 and \u2018Jasmine\u2019 \u2013 while being supported by a hugely talented cast, including Spotlight member Yeukayi Ushe as \u2018Genie\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour kicks off in Edinburgh on 24 October 2023 and will be flying its magic carpet into theatres up and down the country, including Dublin, Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham before finishing up in Liverpool in January 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneytickets.co.uk\/aladdin-musical-tour-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney\u2019s<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aladdin the Musical<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tour dates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Calendar Girls: The Musical\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stage adaptation of the beloved 2003 film of the same name features songs written by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take That\u2019s <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gary Barlow and is jam-packed with comedy, cakes and calendars! <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calendar Girls<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tells the story of the Women&#8217;s Institute which set out to make and sell a comical calendar to raise funds for a local hospice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently on at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alexandra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Birmingham with stops in Wimbledon, Peterborough, Darlington and Hull, among others, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calendar Girls: The Musical<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is travelling up and down the country until the first week of December 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Jesus Christ Superstar\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrew Lloyd Webber\u2019s ground-breaking rock opera <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jesus Christ Superstar<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has gone on the road with the reimagined version of the production that was so successful at London\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regent\u2019s Park Open Air Theatre <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">last summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telling the famous story of Jesus and his disciples in the days leading up to his crucifixion, the powerful music of Lloyd Webber drives the dramatic storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exciting new production will travel around the country until August 2024, with stops in Aberdeen, Bradford, Inverness and Truro, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Edward Scissorhands\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matthew Bourne\u2019s ballet adaptation of the beloved 1990 Tim Burton hit film is setting out on a nationwide tour this November 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loved by audiences around the world since its premiere in 2005, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edward Scissorhands<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stuns all who witness it with its breathtaking choreography from Bourne and beautiful original music from Danny Elfman.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour will stop off at Woking, Bristol, Cardiff, Norwich and Edinburgh, with a pit-stop at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadler\u2019s Wells<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in London in December.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atgtickets.com\/shows\/edward-scissorhands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Edward Scissorhands<\/em> tour dates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Giovanni Pernice: Let Me Entertain You\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In light of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> return to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BBC<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, professional dancer and Spotlight member Giovanni Pernice is going on tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a stage show packed with dance, music and pure entertainment, Pernice will be joined by an ensemble of professional dancers and West End performers for a night like no other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After his previous sell-out tour and rave reviews, Pernice will be travelling up and down the country, stopping at more than 50 locations, including Oxford, Durham, Southend, Chester and Ipswich.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Cluedo 2 &#8211; The Next Chapter\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the huge success of the first tour, Cluedo is going nationwide again with a sequel, preparing to thrill and entertain audiences around the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set in the 1960s, this original story features all the favourite characters of the timeless board game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cluedo 2 &#8211; The Next Chapter<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be kicking off its tour in Richmond in February 2024, stopping at Bath, Sheffield and Salford, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atgtickets.com\/shows\/cluedo-2-the-next-chapter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Cluedo 2 &#8211; The Next Chapter<\/em> tour dates<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Everybody\u2019s Talking About Jamie\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After its phenomenal success on the West End, the story of Jamie New and his debut into the drag world is now on tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featuring a star-studded cast, including Spotlight members Giovanna Fletcher, John Partridge,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sam Bailey, Kevin Clifton,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Darren Day and stepping into the red heels, West End star Ivano Turco leads the cast as Jamie himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everybody will have the opportunity to talk about Jamie as it\u2019s stopping at over 20 locations between now and the end of July 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch Jamie and his friends in Northampton, Plymouth, Blackpool, Jamie\u2019s hometown Sheffield and many 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With a wide variety of dance, musicals, plays and comedy, there\u2019s sure to be something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join Spotlight to see castings for stage shows, musical theatre and more. Find out more about <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/join-us\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our membership options<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and start looking for auditions today!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A look at eight must-see theatre shows and West End musicals touring the UK and Ireland this autumn and winter As the early nights draw in and Christmas waits just around the corner, what better excuse is there for a trip to the theatre? 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