Exciting news for theatre lovers! Here & Now will be lighting up the stage at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from 29–30 August 2025, kicking off its massive UK and Ireland tour. This brand-new musical, presented by UK pop legends Steps, promises a high-energy night packed with hits, heart, and humour.
This dazzling musical adaptation features Steps’ biggest bangers, including Tragedy, One For Sorrow, 5,6,7,8, Stomp, Better Best Forgotten and more, all wrapped up in a feel-good storyline set in a chaotic seaside superstore.
What to Expect from Here & Now
⭐ A starry cast of fan favourites
The principal cast includes returning stars Rebecca Lock (ELF), Finty Williams (The Baker’s Wife), and Blake Patrick Anderson (RENT), joined by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK icon River Medway and Edward Baker Duly. New additions to the cast include Jacqui Dubois, Chris Grahamson, and Rosie Singha.
Note: Rebecca Lock and Finty Williams will appear until November 2025 only.
🎵 Iconic soundtrack by Steps
With a score made up of Steps’ chart-topping hits and an original book by Shaun Kitchener, the show promises 90s nostalgia and a banging pop soundtrack that’ll have you dancing in your seat.
🎭 A creative team stacked with award-winning talent
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh with choreography by Matt Cole (Olivier Award-winner), and musical supervision by Matt Spencer-Smith, this show’s production value will blow you away.
How to Get Tickets for Here & Now
Tickets are now available for Here & Now at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, running from 29 to 30 August 2025. Secure your seats before they sell out!
Full UK & Ireland Tour Info
for all venues and dates.
UK Tour (12 venues)
Fri 29 Aug 2025 – Sat 4 Apr 2026
2 hours 27 minutes incl. interval
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Fri 29 Aug – Sat 30 Aug 2025
Opera House Manchester, Tue 2 Sep – Sat 13 Sep 2025
King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Tue 16 Sep – Sat 20 Sep 2025
New Victoria Theatre, Woking, Tue 14 Oct – Sun 19 Oct 2025
New Wimbledon Theatre, Tue 4 Nov – Sun 9 Nov 2025
Liverpool Empire, Tue 25 Nov – Sat 29 Nov 2025
Theatre Royal Brighton, Tue 2 Dec – Sat 13 Dec 2025
Stockton Globe, Mon 15 Dec – Sun 28 Dec 2025
Grand Opera House York, Tue 10 Feb – Sun 15 Feb 2026
New Theatre Oxford, Tue 17 Feb – Sun 22 Feb 2026
Edinburgh Playhouse, Tue 24 Feb – Sun 1 Mar 2026
Milton Keynes Theatre, Tue 31 Mar – Sat 4 Apr 2026
Press & Reviews
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