Barrie Rutter News

59E59 Theaters will present the NYC premiere of A REGULAR LITTLE HOUDINI, written and performed by Daniel LLewelyn-Williams and directed by Joshua Richards.

Shakespeare's Globe has just announced that Barrie Rutter will play the role of The Emperor in his forthcoming production of The Captive Queen, a Shakespeare's Globe and Northern Broadsides co-production in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

In a small town in Yorkshire, a beautiful widow is being wooed by two suitors. Fresh from the City and with endless money to dispose of, the older one showers her with gifts - which the younger (handsome, impecunious, an inveterate gambler) wants to put to better use.

Following their hugely successful co-production with Hull Truck Theatre of Richard III, Northern Broadsides are set to premiere For Love or Money, Blake Morrison's new adaptation of Alain-Rene Lesage's savage eighteenth-century French comedy Turcaret. The production will be the final touring production to be directed and featuring Northern Broadsides artistic director Barrie Rutter. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

UK Theatre has announced the nominations for the UK Theatre Awards 2017.

Following their hugely successful co-production with Hull Truck Theatre of Richard III, the acclaimed Halifax theatre company Northern Broadsides are set to premiere For Love or Money, Blake Morrison's new adaptation of Alain-Rene Lesage's savage eighteenth-century French comedy Turcaret.

There's something for everyone at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this autumn and winter with shows ranging from festive family entertainment to political drama, and including music and dance.

Northern Broadsides are delighted to announce full casting for the world premiere of For Love or Money, Blake Morrison's new adaptation of Alain-Rene Lesage's savage eighteenth-century comedy Turcaret. For Love or Money will be the final touring production to be directed and featuring Northern Broadsides artistic director Barrie Rutter.

Shakespeare's Globe has announced that Michelle Terry will be its Artistic Director from April 2018.

Northern Broadsides today announced that their founder and artistic director Barrie Rutter OBE will step down in April 2018 after leading the company for twenty-five years.

Northern Broadsides and the playwright, poet and novelist Blake Morrison are set to once again join forces, this time to stage the World premiere of For Love or Money, Morrison's new adaptation of Alain-Rene Lesage's rarely performed eighteenth-century comedy Turcaret. 

Hull Truck Theatre and Northern Broadsides are delighted to announce that Mat Fraser will play the iconic role ofRichard III in their forthcoming co-production at Hull Truck Theatre from 4-27 May as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017's second season - Roots & Routes.

In a new production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the rediscovery of Tony Harrison's The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus in its first London production for nearly 30 years opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season.

This autumn the highly acclaimed Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal join forces to stage a revival of JB Priestley's much-loved and rarely toured classic comedy When We Are Married in the Round at the SJT, Scarborough. 

Hull UK City of Culture 2017, details of which are announced today, is a 365 day programme of cultural events and creativity inspired by the city and told to the world. Divided into four seasons, this national celebration draws on the distinctive spirit of the city and the artists, writers, directors, musicians, revolutionaries and thinkers that have made such a significant contribution to the development of art and ideas.

The Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal production of J.B.Priestley's When We Are Married is currently playing York Theatre Royal before heading out on tour. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal production of J.B.Priestley's When We Are Married opens tonight at York Theatre Royal. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

There's a warming winter line-up at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this year, including a brand new play by Alan Ayckbourn and the Scarborough directorial debut of the theatre's new Artistic Director, Paul Robinson.

The Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal production of J.B.Priestley's When We Are Married will be opening next month at York Theatre Royal. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Northern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal are delighted to announce full casting for their forthcoming touring production of J.B. Priestley's When We Are Married.