Cynthia Erivo is Dracula, Gentleman Jack does ballet and Phil Wang’s mega-tour: theatre, dance and comedy in 2026

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner unite for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Michael Sheen launches Welsh National Theatre and Bridget Christie revs up for a return to the stage

The inaugural outing for Welsh National Theatre relocates Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer prize-winning classic about everyday lives in a fictional American town to Wales. This touring production stars Michael Sheen as the drama’s central character, the Stage Manager, with Russell T Davies contributing as creative associate.

Swansea Grand theatre, 16-31 January. Then touring

This one-woman production, performed by Sarah Agha, reflects on war from a child’s-eye perspective, blending Palestinian folklore with real testimonies from children living in Gaza today. Written by Elias Matar and produced by Good Chance, it was commissioned to open the 2024 London Palestine film festival.

Arcola theatre, London, 21-31 January. Then touring