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THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE follows Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean, ordinary women with extraordinary ability to break codes, a skill honed during World War II when they worked undercover at Bletchley Park, site of the United Kingdom

Mercury Theatre Announces Full Cast For SIRENS Photo Mercury Theatre Announces Full Cast For SIRENS
by Stephi Wild - September 23, 2021

Mercury Theatre today announces full cast for Sirens by award-winning playwright Kenny Emson, which launches the Mercury Originals programme showcasing ground-breaking new plays by local writers. Bethany Pitts directs Jesse Akele (Isla), Simon Darwen (Rory) and Tanya-Loretta Dee (Gemma). ...


VIDEO: Sundance Releases Trailer for New HOLLINGTON DRIVE Series Photo VIDEO: Sundance Releases Trailer for New HOLLINGTON DRIVE Series
by Michael Major - November 01, 2021

The British crime thriller will debut on Sundance Now and AMC+. The critically hailed series that is described as “simply unmissable” by The Daily Mail focuses on the lives of two sisters, Theresa (Anna Maxwell Martin, Line of Duty, Motherland), and her older head teacher sibling, Helen (Rachael Sti...


PHOTO: First Look At The Cast Of Mike Bartlett's New Comedy SCANDALTOWN Photo PHOTO: First Look At The Cast Of Mike Bartlett's New Comedy SCANDALTOWN
by Stephi Wild - March 09, 2022

The first image has been released today of the full company of Scandaltown, a brand new comedy and irreverent satire by award-winning writer Mike Bartlett (BBC's Doctor Foster) directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan (Olivier Award winning Killology) who reunit...


Full Cast Announced for Manchester Dates of MATILDA THE MUSICAL Photo Full Cast Announced for Manchester Dates of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2018

Having opened to rave reviews at the beginning of this year, the UK and Ireland tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda the Musical has announced today that Craige Els will extend his contract and play Miss Trunchbull at Manchester's Palace Theatre from 18th September to 24th November 2018....


Acorn TV Expands Worldwide To 30 More Countries Photo Acorn TV Expands Worldwide To 30 More Countries
by Tori Hartshorn - December 11, 2018

Acorn TV, North America's most popular streaming service for British and international television, is now available in thirty new countries, including Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa, ten European countries, more South American countries, as well as ten Caribbean countries. Consumers can...


SCHISM, A Play From Leading Disabled Playwright, Athena Stevens, Comes To Park Theatr Photo SCHISM, A Play From Leading Disabled Playwright, Athena Stevens, Comes To Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2018

Aegis Productions in association with Park Theatre are proud to present Schism, a stunning play from disabled playwright, Athena Stevens. Questioning the power dynamics between male and female, and disabled and non-disabled, at its heart Schism is a play about two people finding each other, which qu...


Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Announces Cast For BEGINNING Photo Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Announces Cast For BEGINNING
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2021

This will be the second play of David Eldridge’s produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, with 2019’s homecoming revival of In Basildon playing to national critical acclaim. ...


Sexy British Psychological Thriller PENANCE Premieres This Week On Sundance Now Photo Sexy British Psychological Thriller PENANCE Premieres This Week On Sundance Now
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020

AMC Networks' streaming service Sundance Now features the Exclusive North American premiere of the sexy new psychological thriller PENANCE on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The three-part British miniseries stars Julie Graham (Queens of Mystery, The Bletchley Circle), Nico Mirallegro (My Mad Fat Diary, Ups...


Ovation's Summer Programming Is Scorching Hot! Photo Ovation's Summer Programming Is Scorching Hot!
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018

Ovation, America's only arts network, has an exciting programming lineup this summer. Exploring a wide range of artistic topics, the network will feature cooking with Jamie Oliver, beauty and culture with Rachel Hunter, drama with The Bletchley Circle and painting, photography and more with The Art ...


Cast Set for GHOSTS at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Cast Set for GHOSTS at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - October 02, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Ghosts, the opening show of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse 10th Anniversary Season. Find out who is starring in the production here!...


QUEENS OF MYSTERY Sets Season Two Return Date Photo QUEENS OF MYSTERY Sets Season Two Return Date
by Michael Major - December 02, 2021

Three two-part mysteries are set to debut weekly, as back-to-back episodes, with the final premiering on Monday, January 24. The series stars Sarah Woodward, Julie Graham, and Siobhan Redmond. Watch the trailer for the upcoming season now!...


Craige Els, Carly Thoms, Sebastien Torkia, and Rebecca Thornhill Join the Cast of MAT Photo Craige Els, Carly Thoms, Sebastien Torkia, and Rebecca Thornhill Join the Cast of MATILDA UK Tour
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2017

Today, the Royal Shakespeare Company announces the adult casting for the first five venues of the Matilda The Musical 2018/19 UK and Ireland Tour. Craige Els will reprise the role of Miss Trunchbull, having played her in the West End for three years between 2014 and 2017. He will be joined by Carly ...


Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice....


Cast Announced for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Cast Announced for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2023

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Elle While (The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2019; As You Like It, Hamlet, 2018)....


Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design Awards Winners Announced Photo Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design Awards Winners Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019

Joanna Syrokomla and Cynthia Amsden, Co-Chairs of the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) Awards are very pleased to announce the official winners of this evening's gala. The CAFTCAD Awards congratulate the nominees and the winners and thank the team who worked dil...


Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!...


Nathaniel Parker, Simon Chandler and Gyuri Sarossy Lead Cast for UK Première of OPERA Photo Nathaniel Parker, Simon Chandler and Gyuri Sarossy Lead Cast for UK Première of OPERATION EPSILON
by A.A. Cristi - August 21, 2023

Full casting is announced today for Alan Brody's award-winning play Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which opens on 20 September, with previews from 15 September and runs until 21 October 2023....


Sundance Now May Calendar Includes BAD MOTHERS, PENANCE, and More Photo Sundance Now May Calendar Includes BAD MOTHERS, PENANCE, and More
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2020

Psychological thriller SANCTUARY (Apr 23) starring Josefin Asplund (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Vikings) in a dual role and Matthew Modine (Stranger Things) as a manipulative doctor (Trailer), Sundance Now is excited to announce its May slate, which includes two Exclusive Premieres....


Hattie Morahan & Seth Numrich Will Lead Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory's O Photo Hattie Morahan & Seth Numrich Will Lead Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory's ORPHEUS DESCENDING
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2019

The full cast is announced for the Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory co-production of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending. Theatr Clwyd's Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Catrin Aaron (Beulah Binnings), Michael Geary (Pee Wee Binnings), Valentine Hanson (Uncle Pleasant), Jenny Livs...


Britbox, From BBC Studios And ITV Announces Next Original Series DARK HEART Photo Britbox, From BBC Studios And ITV Announces Next Original Series DARK HEART
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2018

BritBox, the streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British TV in the U.S., announced today during its TCA presentation an expanded commitment to delivering the best of British TV's past, present and future. Leading off the announcements was the reveal of the servi...


Cast Complete for THE HERE AND THIS AND NOW at Southwark Playhouse Photo Cast Complete for THE HERE AND THIS AND NOW at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2017

Simon Stokes directs Simon Darven as Niall, Becci Gemmell as Helen, Tala Gouveia as Gemma and Andy Rush as Robby in Glenn Waldron's dark and enigmatic comedy The Here and This and Now at Southwark Playhouse. The play takes an intriguing and intelligent look at the medical industry and asks in these ...


Photo Flash: Aegis Productions and Park Theatre Present SCHISM Photo Photo Flash: Aegis Productions and Park Theatre Present SCHISM
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2018

Aegis Productions in association with Park Theatre is proud to present Schism. This stunning play is from groundbreaking playwright Athena Stevens, whose mainstream cannon of work speaks to the experience of disability in the human condition. Questioning the power dynamics between genders and abilit...


Casting Announced For Mike Bartlett's Brand New Comedy SCANDALTOWN Photo Casting Announced For Mike Bartlett's Brand New Comedy SCANDALTOWN
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2022

Full casting is announced today for Scandaltown, a brand new comedy by Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, King Charles III) directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan....


Acorn TV Launches in the UK on April 29 Photo Acorn TV Launches in the UK on April 29
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2020

For the first time, North America's leading streaming service for television from Britain and beyond, AMC Networks' Acorn TV will be available in the UK starting Wednesday, April 29. With more than one million paid subscribers in the U.S., Acorn TV is the ultimate destination for high-quality, world...


FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES Acquired by Ovation in U.S. Photo FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES Acquired by Ovation in U.S.
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 11, 2018

Critically acclaimed detective drama Frankie Drake Mysteries continues to enthrall viewers worldwide as Ovation, America's only arts network, signs U.S. broadcast rights to two seasons (21 x 60'). Ovation joins a host of international broadcasters that have signed the brand new second season - which...







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