Maureen Lipman News

Review: ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal

by Natalie O'Donoghue — June 23, 2026

What did our critic Natalie O'Donoghue think of ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal?

WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I RUN ABOUT TALKING: John-Luke Roberts to Return to Edinburgh Fringe

by A.A. Cristi — June 16, 2026

John-Luke Roberts brings his first new solo show in four years to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, drawing on a pulmonary embolism and mental health crisis to blend stand-up, storytelling, and absurdist poetry.

ALLEGRA West End Trailer Arrives for Maureen Lipman Comedy from Peter Quilter

by Robert Diamond — June 7, 2026

Olivier Award-nominated playwright Peter Quilter brings a new comedy with music to the West End, starring Maureen Lipman.

Video: First Look at Dame Maureen Lipman in ALLEGRA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 26, 2026

Following a Tour across the UK, Dame Maureen Lipman will return to the West End in Allegra, the new comedy by two-time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter.

Dame Maureen Lipman Will Return to the West End in ALLEGRA

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2026

Dame Maureen Lipman is set to bring ALLEGRA, Peter Quilter's comedy directed by three-time Olivier winner Stephen Mear, to London's Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Photos: First Look at ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman Ahead of UK Tour

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2026

First-look production photos have been released for ALLEGRA, the new comedy starring Maureen Lipman.

Photos: ALLEGRA in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2026

The world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter, will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal and tours the UK prior to the West End.

Photos: ALLEGRA Begins Rehearsals Ahead Of UK Tour Starring Dame Maureen Lipman

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2026

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of ALLEGRA, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, starring Maureen Lipman in the title role.

Park Theatre Reveals HOLY FOOL World Premiere for Summer And Autumn Season Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — March 31, 2026

PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL.

Photos: Wendi Peters and More in GLORIOUS! on UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — February 24, 2026

All new photos have been released from Glorious!, the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins.

Photos: GLORIOUS! in Rehearsal For UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — February 10, 2026

Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Wendi Peters), dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who staged and starred in classical recitals in major venues including Carnegie Hall.

Stephen Mear, John Middleton and More Join the Company of ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 4, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed joining Dame Maureen Lipman DBE in the world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter.

Dame Maureen Lipman DBE Will Lead UK Tour of ALLEGRA

by Stephi Wild — December 18, 2025

Dame Maureen Lipman DBE will tour the UK for the first time in 20 years, opening at Theatre Royal Brighton in the week she celebrates her 80th birthday.

EASTENDERS’ Matthew James Morrison Joins Wendi Peters in 20th Anniversary Tour of GLORIOUS!

by A.A. Cristi — October 24, 2025

EastEnders actor Matthew James Morrison will star opposite Wendi Peters in the 20th anniversary UK tour of Peter Quilter’s Olivier-nominated comedy Glorious!, opening in February 2026.

Jewish Literary Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwrights Programme

by Stephi Wild — October 16, 2025

The Jewish Literary Foundation has launched its new Jewish Playwrights Programme, supporting emerging playwrights through the process of developing a full-length play, and helping to foster a strong presence of Jewish culture within the UK theatre industry.