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Donmar Warehouse Announces 2018 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2018

Artistic Director Josie Rourke said, "I'm delighted to announce two new productions at the Donmar, joining the previously announced THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE, for my penultimate season, with all three directed by women.

London Stage and Film Actor Alex Beckett Dies
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2018

Donmar Warehouse has released a statement regarding the death of London actor Alex Beckett.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Donmar's THE WAY OF THE WORLD
by Julie Musbach - Apr 5, 2018

The Way of the World opens tonight at the Donmar Warehouse (Thursday 5 April), get a first look at the show below!

Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting for THE WAY OF THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2018

The Donmar Warehouse today announces full casting for James Macdonald's new revival of William Congreve's Restoration comedy masterpiece The Way of The World. Haydn Gwynne will be playing the role of Lady Wishfort, replacing Linda Bassett who has sadly had to withdraw from the production before the start of rehearsals for personal reasons.

BWW Review: GRIMLY HANDSOME, Royal Court
by Charlie Wilks - Dec 9, 2017

Chloe Lamford and Sam Pritchard have collaborated on a piece that perplexes and entices. This was my first visit to The Site, (the exterior space located across from the stage door), and I was amazed by its capability to totally transport you from the streets of Sloane Square, into the world of an unnamed American city, where strange things are occurring.

BWW Review: BLUE HEART, Orange Tree Theatre, 18 October 2016
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 19, 2016

Carol Churchill is one of our greatest playwrights; gems such as Top Girls and Far Away have challenged the concepts of theatrical writing in wonderful and exciting ways. Blue Heart at Orange Tree Theatre is a different animal. It is both clever and absurd, and Churchill tests many traditions of theatrical form, yet feels a little empty at its core.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Caryl Churchill's BLUE HEART at Tobacco Factory & Orange Tree
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2016

Tobacco Factory Theatres and the Orange Tree Theatre are embarking on a new co-producing partnership to stage the first major revival of Caryl Churchill's Blue Heart. Gillian Axtell, Alex Beckett, Amanda Boxer, Amelda Brown, Andy de la Tour, Maroussia Frank, Mona Goodwin, Janet Henfrey and Tracey Lee Sharples will appear in Caryl Churchill's two exhilarating one act plays, which have not been seen for nearly twenty years. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Caryl Churchill's BLUE HEART at Tobacco Factory & Orange Tree
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016

Tobacco Factory Theatres and the Orange Tree Theatre are embarking on a new co-producing partnership to stage the first major revival of Caryl Churchill's Blue Heart. Gillian Axtell, Alex Beckett, Amanda Boxer, Amelda Brown, Andy de la Tour, Maroussia Frank, Mona Goodwin, Janet Henfrey and Tracey Lee Sharples will appear in Caryl Churchill's two exhilarating one act plays, which have not been seen for nearly twenty years. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal!

Cast Announced For Revival of Caryl Churchill's BLUE HEART
by Marianka Swain - Aug 16, 2016

Casting has been announced for first major revival of Caryl Churchill's BLUE HEART, nearly 20 years after its Royal Court premiere, co-produced by Tobacco Factory Theatres and the Orange Tree Theatre. Blue Heart brings them together to work again with key creatives David Mercatali and Angela Davies, who have worked on previous projects with both organisations. The play runs at Tobacco Factory Theatres 22 September-1 October, and at the Orange Tree Theatre 13 October-19 November.

Nicole Kidman to Bring Off-Broadway Vampire Drama CUDDLES to Big Screen
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2016

Nicole Kidman has optioned the film rights to playwright Joseph Wilde's off-Broadway vampire-themed drama CUDDLES via her shingle Blossom Films.

John Heffernan to Lead National Theatre's EDWARD II; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2013

John Heffernan will soon lead the National Theatre's production of Christopher Marlowe's EDWARD II, which is set to run at the NT Olivier beginning August 28- with opening night set for September 4. Joining him will be Ben Addis, Alex Beckett, Paul Bentall, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Bettrys Jones, Vanessa Kirby, Nathaniel Martello-White, Matthew Pidgeon and Kyle Soller as Gaveston.

BWW Reviews: CUDDLES, Ovalhouse, May 15 2013
by Gary Naylor - May 16, 2013

Gary Naylor sees a hard-hitting play about control and freedom

Photo Flash: Opening Night Party of Michael Frayn's HERE at Rose Theatre Kingston
by James T Harding - Apr 26, 2012

Last night was the first night party for Michael Frayn's Here at Rose Theatre Kingston. In attendance were the cast (Alison Steadman, Zawe Ashton and Alex Beckett) and guests including Philip Glenister, Michael Frayn and Jacqueline Wilson. Check out the photographs below.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rose Theatre's HERE
by Max Schwager - Apr 4, 2012

Zawe Ashton and Alex Beckett join Alison Steadman in Rose Theatre Kingston's revival of Michael Frayn's HERE from 19 April to 12 May. In an exciting change at the Rose, HERE will be performed on a new stage built out into the auditorium bringing the intimacy of Here even closer to the audience.

Alison Steadman to Lead Rose Theatre's HERE; Cast Announced
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 19, 2012

Rose Theatre Kingston today announced the full cast for its revival of Michael Frayn's Here for a limited run, Thursday 19 April - Saturday 12 May, starring Alison Steadman, Zawe Ashton and Alex Beckett.

Jessica Raine and Daniel Cerqueira Lead THE CHANGELING at Young Vic this Winter
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2012

Casting is announced for The Changeling with rising star Jessica Raine (Earthquakes in London, NT; Punk Rock, Lyric) to play Beatrice Joanna and Young Vic regular Daniel Cerqueira (Vernon God Little, Joe Turner's Come and Gone) as De Flores.

Jessica Raine and Daniel Cerqueira Lead THE CHANGELING at Young Vic this Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2012

Casting is announced for The Changeling with rising star Jessica Raine (Earthquakes in London, NT; Punk Rock, Lyric) to play Beatrice Joanna and Young Vic regular Daniel Cerqueira (Vernon God Little, Joe Turner's Come and Gone) as De Flores.

Jessica Raine and Daniel Cerqueira Lead THE CHANGELING at Young Vic this Winter
by Max Schwager - Jan 9, 2012

Casting is announced for The Changeling with rising star Jessica Raine (Earthquakes in London, NT; Punk Rock, Lyric) to play Beatrice Joanna and Young Vic regular Daniel Cerqueira (Vernon God Little, Joe Turner's Come and Gone) as De Flores.

Digital Theatre Presents Tennant, Tate in Much Ado About Nothing
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 13, 2011

Digital Theatre announces William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing as its latest release available to watch online or download to the desktop, with pre-order available from today (13 December 2011) at www.digitaltheatre.com and release on 13 December 2011.

Tennant/Tate MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Available For Digital Theatre Download
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 13, 2011

Digital Theatre announces William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing as its latest release available to watch online or download to the desktop, available from today (13 December 2011) at www.digitaltheatre.com.