Wiltshire Creative is today announcing its full Spring 2027 season, starting the year with big laughs, big sounds, and big names.

The Spring season features stars from the comedy scene, with Mike Wozniak, Seann Walsh, Jack Skipper, Phil Wang and Jack Dee taking to the Salisbury Playhouse Main Stage. The line-up continues with stand-up performances from Andrew Bird, Dan Tiernan, Aurie Styla, Tom Stade, and Paul Foot at Salisbury Arts Centre, as well as regular comedy night Barnstormers.

And there's yet more comedy from two spontaneous shows inspired by audience suggestions: A Star Wars Improv Showand Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.

Big celebrations of era-defining music genres will whisk you back in time for a night: experience the Magic of Motown, go Swinging at the Cotton Club, and Rave On with a '50s and '60s rock and roll experience. More music acts pay homage to great names, from Dire Straits to Tom Waits, Carole King and Clara Schumann.

Other live music highlights include Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, folk stars Emily Portman and Cara Dillon, "rockgrass" originals Hayseed Dixie, and the vibrant Budapest Café Orchestra. There's plenty more folk, jazz and world music to look out for in the programme, too.

Local music makers will take centre stage for both a youth Band Night and the Salisbury Music Awards, and live music will also play a part in a new Craft Cider and Folk Weekender at Salisbury Arts Centre.

The theatre season opens with a brand-new play made in Salisbury. A Wiltshire Creative and New Wolsey Theatre production by BAFTA and Olivier award-winning playwright Tim Whitnall, Larry charts Larry Grayson’s showbiz odyssey from trailblazing drag artiste to host of the BBC’s The Generation Game.

Visiting shows in the Main House include The Other Side of Murder; La Navet Bete's Oh Zeus!; Albert’s Boystarring Griff Rhys Jones as Albert Einstein; The King’s Speech, an exciting new adaptation starring Stefan Dennis (Neighbours) and George Rainsford (Casualty); and we welcome Housemates - an exhilarating celebration of courage, community and ordinary people who changed history - as it embarks on its first tour outside of Wales.

Fringe theatre highlights in the Salberg Studio space and Salisbury Arts Centre include the hilarious Attention All Shippingand Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak, mixing storytelling and standup; and compelling narratives from Until I Find Youand Comb. And don't miss powerful dance performance TWAWSI: The World As We See It, exploring the African diaspora.

Families can enjoy a funk and jazz adventure with Grooving with Piratesand experience a favourite story live on stage with Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure.

New and returning courses at Salisbury Arts Centre offer opportunities to reflect, connect and create. Whether you’re drawn to performing arts, visual arts, writing or meditation, there's something for all ages to explore.

Gareth Machin, Artistic Director at Wiltshire Creative, said: "Theatre is lighting up our stages at the Playhouse. The newly reopened Salberg Studio is bringing new voices and energy into our offer, alongside some brilliant visiting drama on our Main Stage.

Meanwhile, Salisbury Arts Centre will brighten the New Year with a vibrant programme packed with joy, wonder and levity. The Arts Centre also offers an outstanding range of participatory opportunities curated by our Take Part team, making it a place to create, connect, find inspiration and belong.

With Salisbury International Arts Festival just around the corner, we are proud to be offering such a diverse programme of entertainment."

The spring theatre season opens for booking to Wiltshire Creative Supporters on Tuesday 10 November and on general sale Thursday 12 November. For more information and to book tickets, visit wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on or pick up a season brochure.