In 1984 smash-hit blockbuster Footloose introduced the world to Kevin Bacon, punch dancing and a whole lot of teen spirit. Over three decades later the enduring story is set to light up the regional theatre scene once more during the hotly anticipated return of the UK musical tour, starring none other than Pop-Idol-turned-national-treasure Gareth Gates and helmed by original director Racky Plews (American Idiot, Thoroughly Modern Millie).

Hailing from South Shields, Tyne and Wear, critically acclaimed comic Chris Ramsey parlayed success on the stage into TV stardom during his over a decade long career in showbusiness. Beginning as the host of a New Castle upon Tyne open-mic night in 2007, he took his first solo show to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2010 and hasn't looked back ever since. You may have seen him in shows like Live at The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Strictly Come Dancing, as well as his very own comedy production The Chris Ramsey Show.

Calling all SMA's and DA's! Funny married couple, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, are heading out on tour with their hugely popular podcast, Shagged, Married, Annoyed this year! Bringing their hilarious podcast to a live audience for the first time, expect to hear their latest ramblings about life as a married couple and parents, intriguing questions from the public (public, public, public), and many stories about faecal matter...

It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour in 2020! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meatloaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action!

Broadway's sweetest treat has arrived, bringing its delicious confection of peppy songs, romance, and dramedy to the UK! Adapted by Jessie Nelson from the beloved 2007 indie film by Adrienne Shelly and with an all-female creative team led by a swelling score from singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, it's a life-affirming feel-good hit - the perfect thing to chase the cobwebs away!