Adam Penford News

Nottingham Playhouse's building may be temporarily closed due to the pandemic, but it hasn't stopped the theatre commissioning and producing new work. Launched today and written and created especially for Zoom by Jeff James, Noah and the Peacock is a brand new form of live, at-home theatre.

Alan Bennett's epic multi award winning drama The Madness of George III, will be streamed on 11 June via the National Theatre's YouTube channel as part of National Theatre at Home.

The stars of Piaf - which should have been performed at Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse this spring - have come together for an exclusive performance of Hymne a L'Amour. The piece, initiated by Director Adam Penford and Musical Director Alex Parker, gives audiences an exclusive taste of what to expect from the postponed production.

Nottingham Playhouse has released the first three episodes of a new podcast series that will explore the careers, processes and lockdown experiences of nationally and internationally renowned artists.

Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse have announced more of the casting for their upcoming co-production, Piaf. It includes the news that Sally Ann Triplett is set to reunite with friend Jenna Russell for their first performance together since 1987, in the West End premiere of Sondheim's seminal musical, Follies.

The 24 Hour Plays will be hosted by three of the industry's leading voices as they return to the Lawrence Batley Theatre this May.

Tony nominee and Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell will play French singer Edith Piaf, in a new play, Piaf, at Nottingham Playhouse. 

Alexandra Palace's restored Victorian Theatre will present the London premieres of two new productions later this year; Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (30 September a?" 11 October) and a new adaption of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol by Mark Gatiss (27 November a?" 10 January). Tickets for both productions are on sale at www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/

Producer Eleanor Lloyd and Nottingham Playhouse have announced that a brand-new adaptation of Dickens' classic Christmas tale written by Mark Gatiss and directed by Adam Penford will premiere at the Playhouse, prior to a Christmas run at London's Alexandra Palace.

Nottingham Playhouse has revealed a brand new set of shows for Autumn 2020 and Spring 2021 - including a chilling retelling of a classic ghost story, a Broadway hit making its way to Nottingham, exciting changes to the Playhouse's quintessential pantomime, and a political juggernaut brought to life.

Something strange appears to be happening in Coventry City Centre this week, with reports of 'holes' opening up at the Belgrade Theatre.

The Children's Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast of the Nottingham Playhouse production of a?oeHOLESa??, written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford.

Louis Sachar's award-winning children's novel Holes is coming to the Belgrade Theatre in February when Nottingham Playhouse's critically acclaimed production heads out on its first UK tour.

Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning actress Jenna Russell (EastEnders and Sunday in the Park with George) will be taking to the stage in Piaf in May 2020. She will bring to life the sensational, world-renowned Edith Piaf, whose most famous songs include La Vie en Rose and Je Ne Regrette Rien. Pam Gems' play explores the extraordinary life led by Piaf a?" from singing in the streets to becoming one of France's biggest international stars.

Nottingham Playhouse is taking over the city's esteemed Albert Hall with a company of over 100 local performers and creatives in its biggest-ever live community production.

The Children's Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton present a UK Tour of the Nottingham Playhouse production of "HOLES", written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford.

Armed with just a chair, Lewis Doherty uses physical theatre to embark on an epic quest immersing the audience in a larger than life,Game of Thrones-style adventure. With the King's daughter captured by the legendary Gorn the Dragon, Lewis' latest character Boar sets out on a heroic journey to collect the biggest bounty in the land and save Skadi from destruction. Prepare for arrows to roll and heads to fly in this action-packed hour of swords, sorcery and swill.

Nottingham Playhouse has announced full casting for its regional premiere of Kemp Power's award-winning play One Night in Miami…

The Children's Theatre Partnership (CTP) has announced the support of Arts Council England (ACE) over a three-year period from 2020 to 2022 to continue producing exciting new productions especially created for young and diverse audiences throughout the UK.

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the full cast list for hilarious and heart-breaking drama, The Memory of Water.