Storyhouse has now released its 2026 programme, with plans to stage its own Storyhouse Originals production of one of Shakespeare's most visceral and exciting tales.

Next year's line-up includes captivating and moving dramas, brilliant big musicals and hilarious comedy moments.

"I'm delighted that we're able to bring audiences such an exciting and diverse range of productions on our main stage in 2026," said Storyhouse creative director, Suzie Henderson.

"It's shaping up to be a brilliantly busy and memorable 12 months. And with announcements for our season in the Park, much more still to come too."

Early next year, guests can expect a new stage production of Dickens' 'The Signalman' from Middle Ground Theatre Company, which arrives at the Hunter Street venue from 3-7 February.

The enchanting and emotional The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes its Storyhouse debut (Image via: Storyhouse)

Set in 1880, it is the unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line.

On 11 February, Storyhouse will present an exclusive preview of Seirol Davies's rags-to-spandex story 'Babyface: The Fierce Wrestling Musical', receiving its premiere on the main stage as part of Storyhouse's Queer programme. 

News regarding Grosvenor Park's Open Air Theatre summer 2026 season of shows will also be released in February.

The following month, a compelling new version of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy Macbeth will arrive from 6-21 March.

An Storyhouse Originals production, the play promises to bring the original text to life with power, pace and atmosphere - complete with witches, prophecies and blood-soaked ambition.

Following its world premiere in 2023 and a sell-out UK tour, the enchanting and emotional The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes its Storyhouse debut from 21-25 April.

Nuri is a beekeeper and his wife Afra is an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo…until the unthinkable happens, and they find themselves forced to feel their home and embark on a dangerous search for safety. 

Next year's line-up includes captivating and moving dramas (Image via: The Other Richard)

Following that, West End smash hit Operation Mincemeat bursts on to the Storyhouse main stage from 4-9 May as part of an inaugural UK tour.

Winner of the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and with a record-breaking 88 five-star reviews, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission which helped the Allies win the Second World War.

Storyhouse will premiere a bold reimagining of Virginia Woolf's 1925 literary masterpiece Mrs Dalloway from 29 May to 6 June.

The immersive new stage adaptation is being co-created by director Jen Heyes and Olivier Award-winning writer and actor Kit Green, who also embodies the lead role along with a host of other characters. Funny and moving, Mrs Dalloway is a vibrant celebration of life, love, survival – and the moments that make us who we are.

Direct from an acclaimed run in the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated The Choir of Man is on tour and also comes to Chester from 18-22 August.

The foot-stomping, uplifting show is packed with hits from artists including Queen, Paul Simon, Guns 'n' Roses, Adele, Sia and Katy Perry to name just a few.

For more details on Storyhouse's list of upcoming shows, you can visit here.