A brand-new production of the smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026

Based on the novel LEGALLY BLONDE by Amanda Browning and the iconic 2001 film of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge, the multi-award winning LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL features a book by Heather Hach and original music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, A Chorus Line) and comes hot off the heels of the sell-out tour of KINKY BOOTS, also directed by Foster and co-produced by Curve and ROYO.

Casting and further creatives to be announced.

Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said: “LEGALLY BLONDE is firmly established in the musical theatre repertoire as a contemporary classic and it’s a pleasure to be reunited with “Little Miss Woods – comma – Elle” in the 2020s. Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach’s electrifying musical about empowerment, equality and the folly of judging a book by its cover remains pitch perfect and as relevant as ever. We have assembled a “mad props” creative team and together we are looking forward to creating a fresh, fun and sunny SoCal production of this great musical. And following the incredible success of KINKY BOOTS, it’s a thrill to collaborate again with our friends at ROYO. We can’t wait to share the show with audiences across the UK and Europe after Elle takes over Curve early 2026.”

“Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed”

This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from ‘It Girl’ fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’

Legally Blonde the Musical 2026 UK & Ireland Tour schedule

7 – 21 February Leicester, Curve

24 – 28 February Southampton, Mayflower Theatre

3 – 7 March Sheffield, Lyceum

10 – 14 March Milton Keynes Theatre

16 – 21 March Southend, Cliffs Pavillion

24 – 28 March Canterbury, Marlowe

31 March – 4 April Birmingham, The Alexandra

6 – 11 April Glasgow, King’s Theatre

13 – 18 April Liverpool, Empire Theatre

21 – 25 April York, Grand Opera House

4 – 9 May Truro, Hall for Cornwall

12 – 17 May Newcastle, Theatre Royal

19 – 23 May Nottingham, Theatre Royal

26 – 30 May Oxford, New Theatre

1 – 6 June Plymouth, Theatre Royal

8 – 13 June Leeds, Grand Theatre 0113 243 0808

16 – 20 June Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre

22 – 27 June Aberdeen, His Majesty’s Theatre

30 June – 4 July Bristol, Hippodrome

6 – 18 July Dublin, Bord Gais Energy Theatre

21 – 25 July Belfast, Grand Opera House

21 – 26 September Norwich, Theatre Royal 01603 630 000

28 September – 3 October Edinburgh Playhouse

6 – 10 October Aylesbury, Waterside

13 – 17 October Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre

19 – 24 October Wimbledon, New Theatre

27 – 31 October Hull, New Theatre 01482 300 306

3 – 14 November Manchester, Opera House

17 – 21 November Stoke, Regents Theatre

23 – 28 November Woking, New Victoria Theatre

30 November – 5 December Sunderland, Empire

14 December – 2 January 2027 Brighton, Theatre Royal