BBC Radio 4’s popular drama, The Archers, has announced the actors and dates for a special live tour celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Archers: Live at 75, a show taking the popular radio drama’s characters out of the studio and onto stages around the UK, is scheduled to run from June to November 2026.
Comedian Angela Barnes will host the show, which will star two different groups of four actors from the popular radio drama.
The cast will perform in two groups. Timothy Bentinck, Charlotte Martin, Ben Norris, and Annabelle Dowler will be in the first group, while Charles Collingwood, Ryan Kelly, Susie Riddell, and Sunny Ormonde will be in the second.
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The live shows will take place at a special version of the Ambridge Flower & Produce show, featuring interviews with the characters, behind-the-scenes stories and rumors, and live performances complete with sound effects.
Viewers can participate by submitting questions, joining a live pub quiz inspired by the show, and singing along to the theme song.
Martin expressed his excitement about joining The Archers tour, calling it a dream come true to celebrate 75 years of the beloved radio drama on stage. He’s looking forward to sharing the show’s heartwarming and emotional stories with fans across the country.
Bentinck shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming UK tour of The Archers. He described the show as highly interactive, emphasizing that the audience will play a significant role alongside the cast. He invited fans to attend the performance at the Flower and Produce Show, where they can also discover the secrets behind the show’s sound effects – which, he playfully revealed, involve yoghurt and ironing boards!
The full tour dates are as follows:
- Sunday 7 June 2026 – Palace Theatre, MANCHESTER (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Monday 8 June 2026 – Regent Theatre, STOKE ON TRENT (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny
- Tuesday 9 June 2026 – Royal Concert Hall, NOTTINGHAM (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Sunday 14 June 2026 – The Marlowe Theatre, CANTERBURY (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Monday 15 June 2026 – Corn Exchange, CAMBRIDGE (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Tuesday 16 June 2026 – Regent Theatre, IPSWICH (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Wednesday 17 June 2026 – Brighton Dome, BRIGHTON (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Saturday 20 June 2026 – Hall for Cornwall, TRURO (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Sunday 21 June 2026 – Guildhall, PORTSMOUTH (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Thursday 3 September 2026 – New Wimbledon Theatre, LONDON (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Friday 4 September 2026 – New Theatre, OXFORD (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Saturday 5 September 2026 – G Live, GUILDFORD (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Sunday 6 September 2026 – New Victoria Theatre, WOKING (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Wednesday 9 September 2026 – Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Thursday 10 September 2026 – Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Friday 11 September 2026 – De La Warr Pavilion, BEXHILL-ON-SEA (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Sunday 27 September 2026 – Convention Centre, HARROGATE (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Monday 28 September 2026 – Royal Philharmonic, LIVERPOOL (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Sunday 4 October 2026 – King’s Theatre, GLASGOW (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Monday 5 October 2026 – Playhouse, EDINBURGH (Timothy,Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Tuesday 6 October 2026 – Tyne Theatre & Opera House, NEWCASTLE (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Wednesday 7 October 2026 – The Globe Theatre, STOCKTON-ON-TEES (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Tuesday 3rd November 2026 – Great Hall (University of Exeter), EXETER (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Wednesday 4 November 2026 – Swansea Arena, SWANSEA (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)Thursday 5 November 2026 – Bath Forum, BATH (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Thursday 19 November 2026 – International Centre, BOURNEMOUTH (Ryan, Charles, Susie and Sunny)
- Tuesday 24 November 2026 – Waterside Theatre, AYLESBURY (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Wednesday 25 November 2026 – Warwick Arts Centre, WARWICK (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
- Thursday 26 November 2026 – Civic Hall, WOLVERHAMPTON (Timothy, Charlotte, Ben and Annabelle)
First broadcast in 1951, The Archers is the world’s longest-running daily radio drama. Created by Godfry Baseley, the show is set in the fictional village of Ambridge and follows the Archer family as they run their farm. Over the years, it has reflected many important changes in British society and culture.
As a huge fan of The Archers, I just wanted to let everyone know you can catch it on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC Sounds app. And great news – they’re doing a live tour now, and tickets are available, so you can see it in person!
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2026-03-12 19:07