Ronald Harwood News

Inspired by memories of working as Donald Wolfit's dresser as a young man, Ronald Harwood's evocative, affectionate and hilarious portrait of backstage life is regarded as one of the most acclaimed dramas of modern theatre.

Directed by Jacob Turner, The Dresser is set in England against the backdrop of World War II as a group of Shakespearean actors tour a seaside town and perform in a shabby provincial theatre. 

'Howerd's End' will get its world premiere at the new Golden Goose Theatre. This brand new play by Mark Farrelly ('Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope') takes you to the heart of Frankie and Dennis' clandestine relationship, which lasted from the 1950s until Frankie's death in 1992. It also affords a glorious opportunity to encounter Frankie in full-flight stand up mode.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report on the passing of Tony-nominated, Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter Ronald Harwood.

Written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Gwen Browning at Limelight Theatre, Quartet is set in an aged care home with Cecily, Reggie and Wilfred ready to celebrate Verdi's birthday with an annual concert. 

Get ready to laugh, sigh and cry a little as four retired opera singers take you into the bittersweet world of facing up to age and mortality.

KCAT has announced its 16th Season of productions, showcasing the leading professional theater talent in Kansas City.

Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twentieth anniversary season by paying tribute to its past and stepping in to the future.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) announces its 58th season lineup a?" an electrifying selection of plays in celebration of Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte's 30th anniversary with STNJ. The company will return to a six-show format on its Main Stage at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre and one summer production on the Outdoor Stage - the Greek amphitheater on the campus of the College of Saint Elizabeth in Florham Park. The 2020 season will include quite a few works by Shakespeare, but will also include several modern classics never before seen on the STNJ stage.

Wendy Gadian is a musical director and musical arranger. She has been Principal Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Acting Musical Theatre Course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London since 2008.

Colin Callender's Tony and Golden Globe award-winning production company Playground (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Lucky Guy) today announces its expansion into immersive theatre with its support of WITNESS, a new theatre company created and led by Artistic Director Michael Bontatibus, former creative executive at Playground. WITNESS's recent sold-out productions include Noirtown which premiered at the Rave Theatre Festival and was hailed by The New York Times as a?oeelectrifying,a?? Found Footage at Colonels Row on Governors Island, and The Visitation at the Wyckoff House, the oldest building in New York.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Everyman Theatre Cheltenham today announce a brand new production and UK tour of Ronald Harwood's highly acclaimed drama The Dresser starring the much loved UK entertainer Julian Clary as Norman and Olivier Award winner Matthew Kelly as 'Sir'. Directed by Terry Johnson, The Dresser will run at Cheltenham Everyman Theatre from 10 to 19 September 2020 followed by Theatre Royal Bath from 21 to 26 September where it will have its opening night for press on 23 September 2020. The production will continue to tour until Spring 2021 with further dates and venues to be announced in due course. Tickets for Cheltenham and Bath go on sale tomorrow.

La lectura de algunos fragmentos de la obra teatral Melville en Mazatlán, del escritor Vicente Quirarte, en las voces del primer actor Ignacio López Tarso y su hijo, Juan Ignacio Aranda, se realizará en el marco del programa ¡Leo… luego existo!, el domingo 28 de julio en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes, a las 12:00 horas.

On Friday, April 26th, TheatreWorks New Milford will premiere Ronald Harwood's charming English comedy, Quartet. 

On Friday April 26, TheatreWorks New Milford will open Ronald Harwood's poignant comedy, Quartet.

Repertory Philippines (REP) presents the 1981 Broadway play 'The Dresser,' written by Ronald Harwood, at the Onstage Theatre in Makati City from May 3 to 26, 2019. Directed by Loy Arcenas, his REP debut, 'The Dresser' stars theater veterans Audie Gemora and Teroy Guzman.

On April 26th, TheatreWorks New Milford will open Ronald Harwood's delightfully charming comedy, Quartet.

TheatreWorks New Milford is seeking 2 males and 2 females ages 60+ for Ronald Harwood's comedy, 'Quartet.' Auditions will be held today February 23rd from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday February 24th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Avenue (20 Elm St Extension for GPS), New Milford, CT.

TheatreWorks New Milford is seeking 2 males and 2 females ages 60+ for Ronald Harwood's comedy, 'Quartet.' Auditions will be held on Saturday February 23rd from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Sunday February 24th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at TheatreWorks, 5 Brookside Avenue (20 Elm St Extension for GPS), New Milford, CT.

Con la presencia del Ministro de Cultura de la Ciudad, Enrique Avogadro, ademas de varios funcionarios, actores, directores y medios de prensa, Jorge Telerman presento oficialmente en la Sala Casacuberta del Teatro San Martin la Temporada 2019 del Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires.