Award-winning musical SOMETHING ROTTEN! to make UK premiere in 2026

It has been announced that a fully staged production of the ten-time Tony Award nominated comedy musical Something Rotten! will make its UK premiere in 2026.

The production follows the acclaimed, sold-out concert performances of the show at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2024, which last month won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Concert Event.

This weekend, renowned performer Jason Manford will perform one of the show’s most popular numbers ‘It’s A Musical’ when he presents BBC’s Big Night of Musicals, which broadcasts on 22 March on BBC1.

Something Rotten! is the hilarious musical comedy with a book by John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick, and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary, William Shakespeare. In desperation to finally win one over on their rival, they come up with the novel idea to write the world’s first ever musical!

Producers Kevin McCollum and Joshua Andrews said: “After the success of the Broadway run and American tour and the incredible response to the Drury Lane concerts, we are excited to bring the show to the land of Shakespeare!"

All production information, including dates and cast, will be announced in due course.