Steps Musical Here and Now Set for Major UK and Ireland Tour in 2025-2026
Iconic Pop Group Steps Brings Their Hits to the Stage
Pop sensations Steps have announced an extensive UK and Ireland tour for their musical Here and Now, set to run from August 2025 to May 2026. Following its current stint at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre, where it plays until 30th November 2024, the production will travel to major cities, including Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, and London, beginning with its launch at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in August 2025.
Set in a seaside superstore, Here and Now delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and betrayal, all underscored by Steps’ iconic pop hits. Fans can expect to hear classics like "Tragedy," "Stomp," "5,6,7,8," and "One for Sorrow." Written by Shaun Kitchener, the musical is directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, with choreography by Matt Cole, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience that blends drama, humour, and nostalgia.
The cast of Here and Now by Pamela Raith
Tour Dates and Venues
The tour kicks off at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (29-30 August 2025) and continues across the UK and Ireland, visiting a total of 32 venues.
Key Dates
Manchester Opera House: 2-13 September 2025
Glasgow King’s Theatre: 16-20 September 2025
Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre: 23 September-4 October 2025
London New Wimbledon Theatre: 4-9 November 2025
Edinburgh Playhouse: 24 February-1 March 2026
Leeds Grand Theatre: 5-10 May 2026
For the full schedule, see below:
August - December 2025
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre: 29-30 August
Manchester Opera House: 2-13 September
Glasgow King’s Theatre: 16-20 September
Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre: 23 September-4 October
Southend Cliffs Pavilion: 7-11 October
Woking New Victoria Theatre: 14-19 October
Aberdeen His Majesty’s Theatre: 21-26 October
Newcastle Theatre Royal: 28 October-2 November
London New Wimbledon Theatre: 4-9 November
Nottingham Theatre Royal: 11-16 November
Sheffield Lyceum: 18-22 November
Liverpool Empire Theatre: 25-29 November
Theatre Royal Brighton: 2-13 December
Stockton Globe: 15-28 December
January - May 2026
Southampton Mayflower Theatre: 20-24 January
Belfast Grand Opera House: 27-31 January
Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre: 3-7 February
York Grand Opera House: 10-15 February
Oxford New Theatre: 17-22 February
Edinburgh Playhouse: 24 February-1 March
Wolverhampton Grand: 10-15 March
Theatre Royal Plymouth: 24-28 March
Milton Keynes Theatre: 31 March-4 April
Blackpool Opera House: 8-12 April
Norwich Theatre Royal: 14-19 April
Hull New Theatre: 21-26 April
Leicester Curve: 28 April-3 May
Leeds Grand Theatre: 5-10 May
Are Steps touring in 2025?
The Steps musical will be touring in 2025, which includes plenty of songs from their most popular albums.
