The Archers Live at 75 has added an extra date at the New Wimbledon Theatre on Thursday, September 3, 2026, as the tour's second leg approaches. The UK-wide tour celebrates 75 years of the BBC radio drama, featuring live performances, behind-the-scenes insights, and appearances by cast members.
New London Date Announced
The newly confirmed London show will present a "playful reimagining" of the Ambridge Flower & Produce Show on stage. The evening combines behind-the-scenes insight, archive material, quizzes, and a look at how the programme's distinctive sound world is created, accompanied by specially written episodes acted out on stage.
Cast and Special Guests
The tour features several well-known actors from the show, including Tim Bentinck (David Archer), Annabelle Dowler, Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter), and Ben Norris. Sound effects specialist Vanessa Nuttall will appear live on stage at the Wimbledon date. The performers are collectively known as The Flower Cast and The Produce Cast.
Charlotte Martin expressed her excitement: "I'm so thrilled to be part of The Archers tour - bringing 75 magical years of Ambridge to the stage is an absolute dream come true! Can't wait to share the laughter, tears and heart of Ambridge with fans everywhere!"
Timothy Bentinck added: "I'm so excited to be part of the upcoming The Archers national tour of the UK. We'll be on stage but the show will be very interactive, and Archers listeners and fans will be just as much a part of it as us. So come and join us at the Flower and Produce Show, and as an added treat get to see how the clever sound effects are achieved. Hint, it's all done with yoghurt and ironing boards!"
Tour Dates and Ticket Information
The tour runs from September to November 2026. Tickets are available now from ATG Tickets and Fane. The full list of dates includes:
- September 2026: 3rd - New Wimbledon Theatre, LONDON (Flower Cast); 4th - New Theatre, OXFORD (Flower Cast); 5th - G Live, GUILDFORD (Flower Cast); 6th - New Victoria Theatre, WOKING (Flower Cast); 9th - Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM (Produce Cast); 10th - Cliffs Pavilion, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA (Produce Cast); 11th - De La Warr Pavilion, BEXHILL-ON-SEA (Produce Cast); 27th - Convention Centre, HARROGATE (Produce Cast); 28th - Royal Philharmonic, LIVERPOOL (Produce Cast)
- October 2026: 4th - King's Theatre, GLASGOW (Flower Cast); 5th - Playhouse, EDINBURGH (Flower Cast); 6th - Tyne Theatre & Opera House, NEWCASTLE (Flower Cast); 8th – The Forum, BATH (EXTRA DATE ADDED) (Flower Cast); 31st – Festival Theatre, CHICHESTER (Flower Cast)
- November 2026: 3rd - Great Hall (University of Exeter), EXETER (Produce Cast); 4th - Swansea Arena, SWANSEA (Produce Cast); 5th - Bath Forum, BATH (Produce Cast); 19th – BIC Windsor Hall, BOURNEMOUTH (Produce Cast); 24th - Waterside Theatre, AYLESBURY (Flower Cast); 25th - Warwick Arts Centre, WARWICK (Flower Cast); 26th - Civic Hall, WOLVERHAMPTON (Flower Cast)
