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Final Cast Announced For NORTH BY NORTHWEST

The final role has been cast for the 2018/19 Australian seasons of the triumphant stage adaption of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest in Brisbane and Adelaide.

Casting Announced for NORTH BY NORTHWEST at QPAC

Queenslanders Christen O'Leary and Leon Cain will join a stellar line up of talent announced for the triumphant stage adaption of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, for the strictly limited season at the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 27 November to 9 December 2018.

BWW Review: Technical Wizardry Astounds in Mirvish's NORTH BY NORTHWEST

You've never seen anything like it! Mirvish's NORTH BY NORTHWEST, based on Alfred Hitchcock's famous film, fills the gorgeous Royal Alexandra Theatre with suspense and intrigue. Adapted by Carolyn Burns and directed by Simon Phillips, the new stage adaption thrills with witty, technical innovation.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST to Make Canadian Premiere This Autumn at the Royal Alexandra Theatre

 A stunning new stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's famous North By Northwest is set to receive its North American premiere at the Royal Alexandra Theatre as one of the most innovative productions ever to be staged when it appears from September 19 - October 29.

NORTH BY NORTHWEST to Make Canadian Premiere This Autumn at the Royal Alexandra Theatre

 A stunning new stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's famous North By Northwest is set to receive its North American premiere at the Royal Alexandra Theatre as one of the most innovative productions ever to be staged when it appears from September 19 - October 29.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST

The UK premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's supreme comedy of suspense North by Northwest, adapted by Carolyn Burns and directed by Simon Phillips, has just revealed a first look at the cast in action. Following its world premiere in Melbourne, the new stage adaptation of Hitchcock's film will run at Theatre Royal Bath until 12 August, with opening night for press on Monday 31 July. Scroll down for photos!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with UK Premiere of NORTH BY NORTHWEST

Rehearsals are underway for the UK premiere of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, directed bySimon Phillips as part of Artistic Director Jonathan Church's inaugural Summer Season of five plays for Theatre Royal Bath which runs from Friday 21 July - Saturday 12 August with opening night onMonday 31 July.

BWW Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, Theatr Clwyd, Feb 10 2016

Tamara Harvey begins her tenure as artistic director of Theatr Clwyd with Robert Hastie's delightful and thought-provoking production of Tennessee Williams's Southern plantation melodrama, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Theatr Clwyd Announces Full Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - BRAVE NEW WORLD Begins in Northampton Tonight

BRAVE NEW WORLD, widely considered to be one of the finest and most prophetic dystopian novels of the twentieth century, bursts into life on stage in an adaptation by award-winning playwright Dawn King, directed by James Dacre and designed by Naomi Dawson, with an original new music by the ground breaking British band These New Puritans. The first preview is slated for tonight 4 September in Northampton, with press night on Tuesday 8 September 2015, followed by a UK tour. Scroll down for a peek at the cast in rehearsal!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for BRAVE NEW WORLD, Opening in Northampton Next Week

BRAVE NEW WORLD, widely considered to be one of the finest and most prophetic dystopian novels of the twentieth century, bursts into life on stage in an adaptation by award-winning playwright Dawn King, directed by James Dacre and designed by Naomi Dawson, with an original new music by the ground breaking British band These New Puritans. The first preview is slated for Tuesday 4 September in Northampton, with press night on Tuesday 8 September 2015, followed by a UK tour. Scroll down for a peek at the cast in rehearsal!

UK Tour of BRAVE NEW WORLD Releases Full Cast & Dates

Further casting has been announced for Brave New World, a co-production by Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Touring Consortium Theatre Company, with Abigail McKern, William Postlethwaite,Gruffudd Glyn, Olivia Morgan and Scott Karim joining the previously announced Sophie Ward in the ensemble cast, and Frantic Assembly's Eddie Kay joining the creative team for this world premiere production. Aldous Huxley's ground-breaking novel, newly adapted for the stage by Dawn King with original music by These New Puritans, is opening in Northampton this September before a major national tour.

BWW Reviews: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, Crucible, Sheffield, May 19 2015

Sheffield Theatres' take on the Austen classic is well-staged and very funny, but perhaps lacks a slight sparkle of romance.

Photo Flash: First Look at Isabella Laughland, James Northcote and More in Sheffield's PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, dramatised by Simon Reade, will be directed by Tamara Harvey at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre this summer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Sheffield; Plus a Sneak Peek at Rehearsal!

Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, dramatised by Simon Reade, will be directed by Tamara Harvey at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre this summer. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!

Ronke Adekoluejo, James Northcote & More to Lead PRIDE & PREJUDICE at Sheffield Theatres

Artistic Director Daniel Evans today announces the cast for Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, dramatised by Simon Reade. Tamara Harvey directs Ronke Adekoluejo (Jane Bennet), Leona Allen (Kitty Bennet), Matthew Aubrey (Mr Collins), Michele Austin (Mrs Bennet), Adam Buchanan (Mr Bingley), Grace Chilton (Mary Bennet), Nell Hudson (Lydia Bennet), Isabella Laughland (Elizabeth Bennet), Emma McDonald (Georgiana Darcy),Abigail McKern (Lady Catherine de Bourgh), James Northcote (Mr Darcy), Sam Parks (Sir William Lucas / Mr Reynolds), Royce Pierreson (Mr Wickham), Corinna Powlesland (Mrs Gardiner), Ruby Thomas (Caroline Bingley), Howard Ward (Mr Bennet) and Eleanor Yates (Charlotte Lucas). They will be joined by members of the Sheffield Peoples' Theatre to complete the company.

West End's SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Extends Through January!

The critically acclaimed production of Shakespeare in Love announced today that it has extended its booking period to 10 January 2015. The production is extending its run due to popular demand, releasing almost 76,000 extra tickets. Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 1 September.

Review Roundup: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE in the West End

Shakespeare in Love is celebrating its world premiere at the Noel Coward Theatre tonight, 23 July 2014, bringing together one of the largest companies ever assembled -- 28 actors and musicians, plus two dogs -- for a play in the West End. Let's see what the critics had to say...

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Gala Performance Benefits Two Charities Tonight

The Walt Disney Company and Sonia Friedman Productions previously announced that a Gala Performance of the stage production of Shakespeare in Love would be held at the Noel Coward Theatre in aid of The Rose Theatre Trust and Chickenshed Theatre.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Premieres Tonight in the West End

Shakespeare in Love has its world premiere at the Noel Coward Theatre tonight, 23 July 2014, bringing together one of the largest companies ever assembled for a play in the West End. The 28-strong cast includes a number of young actors and actor-musicians who will be making their professional debuts.