Former Prime Minister Jim Hacker and former Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey are reunited in poignant and nostalgic fashion in Jonathan Lynn's I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter for two characters so beloved from the TV series that made them British institutions.
Milton Keynes Theatre has announced its vibrant Summer Season for 2026, featuring a line-up of West End hits, concerts, drama, comedy, family favourites, dance, and opera.
The full cast has been announced for the major UK tour of I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the final chapter in the evergreen comedy series, which opens at Cambridge Arts Theatre on 19 May 2026, and tours until 1 August 2026.
The 20th Anniversary production of Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys will play at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre venue from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 12 October as part of its national tour.
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The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry revealed the cast for the 20th anniversary production of THE HISTORY BOYS by Alan Bennett. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The cast has been announced for the 20th Anniversary production of Alan Bennett’s modern classic The History Boys which will open at Theatre Royal Bath with performances from Thursday 22 August – Saturday 31 August prior to a national tou.
Straight White Men by Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee, opening at Southwark Playhouse on Wednesday 10th November, is a hilarious and revealing play about the most unoppressed of this world's peoples.
Sheer brilliance. Any lesser description wouldn't do justice to the new production of Noises Off that has come barreling into the West End on a wave of relentless belly laughs.
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Annie Baker's latest to Ealing comedy and a royal reunion, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Following a phenomenally successful extended run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, rehearsals begin this week for the West End transfer of Michael Frayn's side-splitting backstage comedy, Noises Off, as the company join the playwright in celebrating his 86th birthday on 8th September.
Michael Frayn's classic farce about a farce, Noises Off, which has played all over the world where theatre is done, returns to the West End for the fourth time as it heads to the Garrick Theatre from 27th September 2019 to 4th January 2020. a?oeIs this the funniest farce ever?a?? asked the Evening Standard when this production opened at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. And replied: a?oeYes. Yes it is.a??
It has been reported that the acclaimed revival of the hilarious slapstick classic, Noises Off! is aiming for a West End run.
Do not anger the theatre gods, for their vengeance is swift and mighty. On press night of Michael Frayn's peerless portrait of backstage disasters, the Lyric suffered its own "technical difficulties", adding a distinctly meta frisson to this already gloriously layered comedy.
Michael Frayn's award winning Noises Off makes a welcome return to the Lyric Hammersmith nearly forty years since it premiered to great acclaim at the theatre in 1982 and instantly became an iconic British comedy. The multi award winning backstage comedy, which runs from 27 June until 27 July, will be directed by Jeremy Herrin and designed by Max Jones in a new production.
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Jason Robert Brown and Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals to riotous comedy, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Michael Frayn's award winning Noises Off makes a welcome return to the Lyric Hammersmith nearly forty years since it premiered to great acclaim at the theatre in 1982 and instantly became an iconic British comedy. The multi award winning backstage comedy, which runs from 27 June until 27 July, will be directed by Jeremy Herrin and designed by Max Jones in a new production.
The Lyric Hammersmith today announces the cast for Michael Frayn's award winning Noises Off, which runs from 27 June - 27 July 2019. Returning to the Lyric for the first time since its triumphant premiere in 1982, Jeremy Herrin (All My Sons, Wolf Hall, This House), will direct a new production of this iconic British comedy for fans to enjoy and new audiences to discover.
A timely revival for Terry Johnson's play that delivers on its themes, but falls short on its drama.
The exciting cast have now been announced for the first London revival in over 20 years of Insignificance by two-time Olivier Award winner Terry Johnson.
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