Roustabout Theatre's adaptation of Not Now, Bernard will visit The Hullabaloo in Darlington on October 29 and 30 before travelling to ARC in Stockton on February 20, 2027. Toby Hulse, director of the stage adaptation, said: "Not Now, Bernard by David McKee is an absolute classic picture book, by a true master of the form. Roustabout Theatre’s adaptation is aimed at young audiences but promises laughs and nostalgia for parents who grew up with McKee’s work. Emma Barclay, Fionn Gill and Shaelee Rooke bring the characters to life, while Robin Hemmings creates a live score using traditional instruments and everyday objects. Not Now, Bernard opens its UK tour in Bath on September 26 and will travel to venues across England and Wales until February 2027.