Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne. It is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded new play in theatre history, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has won 24 major theatre awards in the UK and is the most awarded play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play. The production has also won 25 major US awards with six Tony Awards including Best Play.

It's official! Playwright Kimberly Belflower's show, John Proctor is the Villain, is transferring to the West End following a sell-out season at The Royal Court. Known for her relatable themes of growing up in the modern age, Belflower brings the same concept to John Proctor is the Villain, and will be joined by the Tony Award-winning Danya Taynour as director. A stunning work depicting the youth of the modern age, you won't want to miss it!

Nikolai Foster directs the world's first live staging of Thomas Harris' masterfully monstrous novel, coming to theatres across the UK on tour next year. Re-telling the thrilling tale of an FBI agent who enlists the help of an imprisoned serial killer to catch another monster, The Silence Of The Lambs is one of the most chilling detective stories of the 20th century.

Iowa Stage Theatre Company heads to a country retreat for Anton Chekov's 1895 masterpiece. Featuring an ensemble cast of characters falling in and out of love at over a country house break, this new adaptation by Alex Wendel lends some urgency to the tale where, despite being set in the late 19th century, you'll find that secrets and desires have not changed much in this iconic melodrama.

Following last year's colossal success staging the War Of The Roses plays at the Rose Theatre, Sir Trevor Nunn is back once again to tackle another of Shakespeare's "King" plays. This time, King John takes centre stage as the ruthless and politically savvy Plantagenet king. Determined to hold the throne for himself despite France demanding he abdicate in favour of his nephew, Prince Arthur, John devises a stunningly cruel plan to thwart their plans. But he hasn't counted on his rivals to put Arthur on the throne.

The UK premiere of Joanna Murray-Smith (Bombshell)'s compelling thriller arrives at the Kiln Theatre, following a highly celebrated Australian debut. Directed by Lucy Bailey, Berlin marks the latest in the catalogue of one of Australia's most celebrated contemporary playwrights, decorated with awards and recently bestowed the honour of Member of the Order of Australia. An intense work that begins as a romance but becomes something much darker, don't miss the edge-of-your-seat production.

Head into the surrounds of the Grand Chamber of London County Hall for this innovative staging of Agatha Christie's dazzling play that casts you as the jury in the case of the Crown versus Leonard Vole. Directed by Lucy Bailey with design by William Dudley, follow the evidence as Vole attempts to prove his innocence and avoid a date with the hangman.

Now eyeing up a decade in the West End, Mischief Theatre's bonkers theatrical farce is one of the capital's most consistent audience favourites. The original production from the company, discover where it all began, and get ready to ache from laughing as anything that can go wrong, will!

Classic British sitcom Dinnerladies gets an all new stage adaptation commissioned by the estate of original creator and star Victoria Wood, the first time it has directly commissioned a piece of the comedy icon's work. Inspired by episodes from the original series, comedy writers Beth and Emma Kilcoyne, the pair behind Roger And Val Have Just Got In starring Dawn French, take charge of the adaptation, with Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Play What I Wrote) directing. British TV mainstay Les Dennis is set to appear in the role of Stan, with details of further cast to be announced.