ANNIE to embark on new UK and Ireland tour in 2026

Directed by Curve's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, Annie is a beloved musical which last toured the UK in 2023.

The musical first premiered on Broadway in 1977 before transferring to the West End a year later in 1978. Multiple tours and revivals have made it to the stage since the third West End revival in 2017.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, Annie follows a brave young girl who is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search for her true family...

The musical has Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin, and a Book by Thomas Meehan. It will feature set and costume design by Colin Richmond, choreography by Nick Winston, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Richard Brooker.

Annie will play at the New Wimbledon Theatre from 23 - 30 May 2026.