THE HIGHWAYMAN Play Announces Nine-City UK Tour for Autumn 2026

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John Godber's production features original music by Ruby Macintosh and visits Harrogate, Bolton, and beyond.

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Following a critically acclaimed premiere and award nominations, John Godber 's thrilling theatrical adventure The Highwayman is set to ride again as it embarks on a major UK tour this autumn.

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Written and directed by one of the UK's most celebrated playwrights, The Highwayman transports audiences to Yorkshire in 1769 – a region booming with opportunity, social climbing, gambling and gin. But where there's wealth, temptation is never far behind, and one notorious outlaw is determined to take his share.

From the writer of Bouncers, Teechers and Do I Love You?, this fast-paced new production blends Godber's trademark humour, sharp social observation and larger-than-life characters into a hilarious and exhilarating theatrical adventure."

The production also received nominations for Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 Broadway World UK Awards.

Featuring original music by Ruby Macintosh and performed by a dynamic ensemble cast, The Highwayman tells the story of John Swift, an ambitious rogue attempting to make his fortune in a world where survival often means breaking the rules. Part romantic adventure, part farcical history lesson and entirely entertaining, the production proves that history has never felt so modern or theft so attractive.

John Godber said, "The Highwayman is packed with adventure, romance, danger and laughter. It's a story about ambition, survival and the lengths people will go to when the odds are stacked against them. We can't wait to bring it back to audiences across the country."

The Highwayman tours throughout September, October and November 2026, visiting Harrogate, Lancaster, Peterborough, Scarborough, Huddersfield, Pocklington, Hexham, Richmond and Bolton.

Harrogate Harrogate Theatre 16th - 19th September Get Tickets

Lancaster The Dukes 23rd-26th September Get Tickets

Peterborough Key Theatre 28th-30th Sept Get Tickets

Scarborough Stephen Joseph Theatre 7th-10th October Get Tickets

Huddersfield Lawrence Batley Theatre 13th-14th October Coming Soon!

Pocklington Pocklington Arts Centre 15th-17th October Get Tickets

Hexham Queens Hall 28th-29th October Get Tickets

Richmond Georgian Theatre Royal 30th-31st October Coming Soon!

Bolton Octagon Theatre 3rd-7th November Get Tickets

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/THE-HIGHWAYMAN-Will-Embark-on-UK-Tour-20260612)._