The National Theatre

DIDO & AENEAS, TOSCA, and More Set for English Touring Opera's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

English Touring Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring new productions of Dido & Aenas, Tosca and more, touring cities across England including Durham for the first time.

Review: SUFFS at The National Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - Jun 17, 2026

The women’s suffrage movement in the United States spanned 72 years, finally concluding in 1920 when women gained the right to vote. Thousands of women lended their lives to the cause with a hope for the future, that subsequent generations would be inspired by the suffragists. Yet, their names were consistently left out of history books. Until Shaina Taub’s Suffs. Suffs at The National Theatre revives the legacy of luminaries like Alice Paul and Ida B. Wells through a musical journey that cements the suffragists’ rightful place in history.

Video: Aidan Turner and Monica Barbaro in LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES on National Theatre Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

Les Liaisons Dangereuses is currently streaming on National Theatre Live. Watch a clip of the production featuring Aidan Turner and Monica Barbaro! Directed by Marianne Elliott, the production was filmed live at The National Theatre.

PAPER STORY Will Come to the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Paper Story will come to the National Theatre in Prague this month. The production combines mime, contemporary dance with elements of acrobatics, puppetry and animation.

Kaiqi Zhang’s New Book The Art of Kaiqi Zhang to Be Released Soon
by Team BWW - Jun 15, 2026

Costume designer, artist, and scholar Kaiqi Zhang will present the book launch of The Art of Kaiqi Zhang in Los Angeles, showcasing a comprehensive overview of her artistic practice in recent years. Officially published in 2026, the book features nine representative creative chapters, each dedicated to a distinct project. Spanning fashion art, character construction, body studies, conceptual creation, and interdisciplinary visual practice, the publication offers a systematic presentation of Zhang’s artistic research and creative development. 

Reimagined JEKYLL AND HYDE to Open at Liverpool Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Young Everyman Playhouse will present a contemporary reimagining of JEKYLL AND HYDE, written by Evan Placey and directed by Jen Tan, at the Liverpool Everyman, featuring a cast of emerging young talents.

Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova Will Lead THE STANDARD OF LIVING West End World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Rory Kinnear and Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova will star in the world premiere of James Graham's THE STANDARD OF LIVING, directed by Nicholas Hytner at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Drew Dillon to Release First TAKE ME HOME Remix EP
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Actor and composer Drew Dillon announced a remix EP reimagining music from his one-man musical TAKE ME HOME, blending dance-pop and electronic sounds with the original score's contemporary pop and folk influences.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maya Keleher
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 11, 2026

Today’s subject Maya Keleher is currently living her theatre life onstage touring the country as suffragette Alice Paul in the Tony Award winning Suffs. The show begins a two week engagement at the National Theatre on June 16th and will play through June 28th.

Janie Dee Named New Patron of Buxton Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026

Olivier Award-winning actress Janie Dee has been appointed patron of Buxton Opera House, joining Lady Jasmine Cavendish in the role. Dee's ties to the venue began when she starred in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC there.

Video: Michaela Coel Performs Opening Monologue From MEDEA on National Theatre at Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

In 2014, the National Theatre presented Euripides' Greek tragedy MEDEA, in a new version by Ben Power, now streaming on National Theatre at Home. Get a sneak peek at the opening monologue of the production, performed by Michaela Coel.

Sophia Anne Caruso Addresses ‘Surprising’ Online Rumors Surrounding Her Abrupt BEETLEJUICE Exit
by Michael Gioia - Jun 10, 2026

When Sophia Anne Caruso suddenly departed the Broadway production of 'Beetlejuice' in February 2020, it left many fans wondering why.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 13, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

ALIENS to Make Edinburgh Fringe Debut from Curious Industries & Dumbworld
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

ALIENS, produced by Curious Industries and Dumbworld, follows a real-life mother and daughter on a road trip from Donegal to southern Italy, exploring migration, identity, and a forgotten WWII tragedy through performance, video, and live music.

EMPTY by Robert Nurden to Make World Premiere at Drayton Arms Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026

Journalist and author Robert Nurden's debut play EMPTY, based on his book about men without children, will have its world premiere at London's Drayton Arms Theatre, directed by OFFIE-nominated David Furlong.

Cast Set for NORTH BY NORTHWEST North American Premiere at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team of the North American premiere of North by Northwest. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, Hitchcock’s classic thriller is transformed.

Video: Patrick Page Explores Shakespeare's Greatest Villains in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Jun 9, 2026

Tony Award nominee and Grammy winner Patrick Page embodies Macbeth, Iago, Richard III, and more in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE, a solo performance examining Shakespeare's evolving conception of evil at McCarter Theatre Center.

THE MISANTHROPE With Sandra Oh Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

National Theatre Live announced the cinema release of THE MISANTHROPE, starring Sandra Oh in her National Theatre debut. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, the production is adapted by Martin Crimp from Molière's classic satire.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

Video: HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL Debuts Trailer for New Film Version
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2026

​​Following its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on Monday, the official trailer is here for the live theater capture of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Hadestown. Check it out now.