At UK Productions, Quality Production and Storytelling are never separate - they are woven together with care, ambition and precision, combining striking design, powerful performances and meticulous craftsmanship to create theatrical experiences that captivate your audiences and elevate your stage.
Theatre Productions
From critically acclaimed drama praised by The Telegraph and The Scotsman to award-winning pantomimes recognised at the UK Pantomime Awards - including Best Lighting, Best Sound and Best Comic - our work reflects a consistent commitment to excellence in storytelling, performance and production.
PantomimesExtraordinary people are the soul of our work - our directors, creatives, makers and technical teams bringing warmth, experience and unwavering passion to every detail, shaping bold ideas with care and quality into unforgettable live moments on your stage.
About us
Some of the most powerful storytelling happens in the detail, the texture of a set wall, the weight of a prop in an actorβs hand, the way a space transforms in front of an audience. Our workshops and production teams build sets and props with precision, pride and a deep understanding of what theatre demands.
Whether weβre producing for our own shows or supporting partner organisations, we create work thatβs designed to be used, toured, handled, struck, rebuilt and still look exceptional under stage lighting.
Alongside our in-house builds, UK Productions offers prop and set hire for theatres, touring companies and events across the UK. Our hire stock is curated with quality in mind, pieces that look the part on stage, work practically in real-world performance, and arrive ready to support your story.
Production Hire
From the first draft to the final curtain, our work is defined by meticulous craft, exceptional scripts, standout casting, dynamic choreography, striking design, and technical excellence throughout. Itβs this consistency, ambition and attention to detail that has earned the trust of leading venues across the UK, and why UK Productions creativity doesnβt just fill seats: it elevates the season.
Production Hire
We work in partnership with theatres, producers, creative teams, and venues nationwide and worldwide, bringing experience, scale, and a calm, professional approach to every production. Whether weβre touring drama, delivering pantomime, or supporting with set and prop services, weβre proud to be known for quality, reliability, and the kind of collaboration that makes work feel possible.
Production Hire
Whether youβre looking for a production partner, planning a pantomime season, or sourcing sets and props with real craft behind them, weβd love to hear from you.
Production HireUK Productions has built an international reputation for quality theatre, staging and touring logistics.
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Bringing powerful drama and acclaimed stories vividly to life on stage with breathtaking beauty.
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How Audience Development Helps Touring Productions Reach the Right People - That first moment matters.
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Supporting companies, schools and community groups with professional sets, costumes, clothes, and scenic resources.
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Why Pantomime Matters to UK Theatres - On Stage, Backstage and Behind the Scenes
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βThis production is essentialβ¦ transforming a global crisis into a deeply personal human experience.... βThis production is essentialβ¦ transforming a global crisis into a deeply personal human experience.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
elementaltheatre.com
βThe story of Syrian refugeesβ¦ is both moving and eye-openingβ¦ The Beekeeper of Aleppo succeeds in p... βThe story of Syrian refugeesβ¦ is both moving and eye-openingβ¦ The Beekeeper of Aleppo succeeds in placing characters at the centre of the story.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
eastmidlandstheatre.com
βThis wonderful tale of love, loss and belonging had me entranced from the get-go.β - The Beekeeper... βThis wonderful tale of love, loss and belonging had me entranced from the get-go.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
Theatre and Tonic
βThis is grown-up, serious theatre that absolutely has something to say, examining the themes of war... βThis is grown-up, serious theatre that absolutely has something to say, examining the themes of war, displacement and loss.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
leftlion.co.uk
"an insight into the heartbreakingly impossible choices made by someone fleeing their home, the trau... "an insight into the heartbreakingly impossible choices made by someone fleeing their home, the traumas they experience and the challenges they face." - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
thereviewshub.com
"Itβs thoughtful and contemplative, completely character driven and genuinely gripping." - The Beeke... "Itβs thoughtful and contemplative, completely character driven and genuinely gripping." - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
leftlion.co.uk
βThe Beekeeper of Aleppoβ¦ tackles one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time through int... βThe Beekeeper of Aleppoβ¦ tackles one of the most urgent humanitarian issues of our time through intimate, character-driven storytelling.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
elementaltheatre.com
"After its 2023 world premiere and a successful sell-out tour, The Beekeeper of Aleppo returns⦠and... "After its 2023 world premiere and a successful sell-out tour, The Beekeeper of Aleppo returns⦠and it is just as captivating as ever." - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
beyondthecurtain.co.uk
βBoth moving and eye-opening, The Beekeeper of Aleppo succeeds in placing characters at the centre o... βBoth moving and eye-opening, The Beekeeper of Aleppo succeeds in placing characters at the centre of the story.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
eastmidlandstheatre.com
βA profoundly moving triumph that I strongly recommend watching.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 To... βA profoundly moving triumph that I strongly recommend watching.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
Theatre and Tonic
βA thought-provoking eveningβ¦ a powerful and important story.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour) βA thought-provoking eveningβ¦ a powerful and important story.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
thereviewshub.com
βThe playβ¦ delves deep into the raw emotions of loss, danger, and the resilient human spirit.β - The... βThe playβ¦ delves deep into the raw emotions of loss, danger, and the resilient human spirit.β - The Beekeeper of Aleppo (2026 Tour)
beyondthecurtain.co.uk
Get ready Bournemouth, because the Pavilion has found its Princess Jasmine. We are thrilled to welcome the spectacular Kristel Herrera to the cast of Aladdin this Christmas! πͺ
You may recognise Kristel from her showstopping run on Britain`s Got Talent, where her incredible voice earned a standing ovation, four yeses and a place in the semi-finals. Now she`s bringing all that magic to the Bournemouth Pavilion stage, and trust us... her Jasmine is going to be unforgettable. π
From soaring whistle notes to genuine star quality, Kristel is everything this beloved princess deserves. Will she find her hero, outwit Abanazar and discover a world of adventure? There is only one way to find out this festive season. π§
Aladdin flies into the Bournemouth Pavilion from Sat 5 December. ποΈ
Tag someone who needs a night of panto magic this Christmas! ππ
Jul 1
Something wicked is sailing into the Sunderland Empire this Christmas... πͺ
A glint of steel. The swish of a crimson coat. A laugh that echoes through Neverland and makes your blood run cold...
A captain is coming. But this is no villain you`ve met before, and all is not quite as it seems. π
Press play. Watch closely. Some secrets are worth waiting for... and this one is worth every second. β³
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan | Sunderland Empire | Opens Fri 11 Dec π
Who do you think is hiding under that hat? Take your best guess below π
Jul 1
Something wicked is sailing into Sunderland this Christmas π΄ββ οΈ
Stay tuned this week to find out whoβs taking the helm...
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan splashes into the Sunderland Empire this December and weβre about to introduce you to the captain causing all the chaos.
Complete with a hook, a crew and a serious grudge against a certain boy who wonβt grow up. β
Keep your eyes peeled... all will be revealed very soon. π
β The Further Adventures of Peter Pan
π Sunderland Empire
ποΈ 11 December to 3 January
Jun 30
Wake up, Aylesbury... there`s a Prince on his way to the Waterside Theatre, and your little ones might just recognise him from their morning telly! βοΈβ¨
We are thrilled to announce that David Ribi will be charming his way onto the Aylesbury Waterside stage this Christmas as the dashing Prince in Sleeping Beauty. π
If your family has ever waved good morning to him on Channel 5`s Milkshake!, you are going to be over the moon to see their favourite presenter spring to life in a proper fairytale. From the small screen to the spotlight, David brings warmth, charm and bundles of energy... everything a Prince should be. πΉ
Will his kiss break the spell and wake the kingdom from its hundred-year sleep? There is only one way to find out this December.
Get ready, Aylesbury. Christmas at the Waterside is going to be pure magic. β¨
Sleeping Beauty | Aylesbury Waterside Theatre | Opens Friday 4th December π
Seen David on Milkshake!? Tell us your little one`s favourite moment in the comments π
Jun 30
Blackpool, a familiar face is heading back to the Grand... π Oh yes he is! We are thrilled to welcome the brilliant Ben Harlow back to the Blackpool Grand stage this Christmas, this time taking on the legendary role of Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk! π«β¨
Blackpool already knows exactly what he can do. Ben lit up the Grand as Widow Twankey in Aladdin and now heβs returning to the seaside he clearly loves to lead the laughs all the way up the beanstalk. π±
With Steve Royleβs Silly Simon and Lisa George as the Spirit alongside him, this is shaping up to be a giant of a Christmas. Expect huge heart, even bigger laughs and a Dame with all the warmth Blackpool fell for the first time round. π
Welcome home, Ben. Blackpool has missed you!
Seen Ben on the Grand stage before? Tell us your favourite moment below π¬π
Jun 29
Blackpool, you know this face... and you know exactly what you`re in for! π Oh yes you do!
We are thrilled to announce that the one and only Ben Harlow is returning to the Blackpool Grand Theatre stage as Dame Trott in this year`s giant of a panto, Jack and the Beanstalk! π±β¨
Blackpool audiences will remember Ben as the LEGENDARY Widow Twankey in Aladdin, where he had the Grand in stitches night after night with his outrageous frocks, towering wigs and quick-as-a-flash wit. He`s a Grand favourite for good reason, and now he`s back where he belongs... bigger, bolder and battier than ever! ππ
And here`s the cherry on top: he`ll be reunited with Blackpool`s own Steve Royle, so expect double the chaos, double the silliness and a whole lot of trouble up that beanstalk. π«π
So get ready Blackpool. Dame Trott is coming home, and Christmas at the Grand just got a whole lot funnier.
Seen Ben work his magic before? Tell us your favourite Grand panto moment below! ππ
Jun 26
Someone new is joining the Blackpool panto chat! π But who could it be?
All will be revealed tomorrow!
Jun 25
York, get ready to believe in fairies... because a little bit of magic is gliding into the Grand Opera House this Christmas! β¨
We are thrilled to announce that the wonderful Holly Atterton will be flying, and skating, into York as the one and only Tinker Bell in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan! βΈοΈπ§
No stranger to Neverland, Holly has dazzled audiences as Tink before, and her fearless skating, mischievous sparkle and bags of heart make her the perfect fairy to light up the York stage. With Tom Lister scheming as Captain Hook and Jimmy Bryant causing chaos as Smee, this is one adventure you won`t want to miss.
Will Tinker Bell help save the day, or will Hook finally get his revenge? There`s only one way to find out this Christmas. πͺπ
Clap if you believe, York... Holly`s coming home to Neverland!
Seen Holly sparkle on stage before? Tell us your favourite moment below π
Jun 25
Something is stirring backstage... πβ¨
We have not one but TWO casting announcements heading your way this week, and trust us, these are names worth waiting for. π
Our lips are firmly sealed at the moment, but we will say is this: Christmas just got a whole lot more exciting. π
Keep those notifications on. You really won`t want to miss who`s joining the UK Productions family this year. π
Any guesses? Drop them in the comments and we`ll see who calls it π
Jun 24
How much do you actually know about the world of theatre? π
We`ve put together five of our favourite facts β from the surprisingly bizarre origin of a word you use every day, to the reason a single bulb is always left burning on an empty stage at night.
Swipe through and see how many you already knew πβ¨
Drop your favourite theatre fact in the comments β we`d love to hear what you know π
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