Ambassadors Theatre

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Opens Custom-Built Pub at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

The Ambassadors Theatre, home of THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, launched a new custom-built pub at the venue, ‘The Pickled Crab', based on the fictional drinking house on the North Cornish Coast.

Sarah Gregson Appointed as Take Part Director of Wiltshire Creative
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced that Sarah Gregson has been appointed as Take Part Director. Gregson joins Wiltshire Creative from Salisbury City Council where she is Head of Community Services.

Cast Set For RADIANT BOY at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough, written by Nancy Netherwood. Joining the previously announced Renée Lamb and Stuart Thompson are Ben Allen and Wendy Nottingham. 

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Extends Run at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

To celebrate its four Olivier nominations, new British musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON has extended booking at the Ambassadors Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Abingdon Theatre Company Reveals Lineup for RAISE THE PAGE, UPLIFT THE WORD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the lineup for Raise the Page, Uplift the Word: A BIPOC Festival of Short Plays in collaboration with AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Extends Run at The Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The producers of the new British musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON have announced that booking has now extended until Saturday 26 April 2025 at The Ambassadors Theatre.

Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.

Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024

Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.

THE MOUSETRAP to Open Way Off Broadway 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Following its 30th Anniversary Season in 2024, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will open its new 2025 Season with one of the most iconic murder mysteries of all time, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: IndieSpace Announces Recipients Of 2024 Pay Your People Grants
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2024

On Monday, December 2nd IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, hosted The Big Give at Chelsea Factory (547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001) and handed out $1000 grant checks to 69 recipients of their annual Pay Your People Grants. See photos from production.

Tickets From £35 For THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024

Tickets are available from £35 for The Curious Cast of Benjamin Button at the Ambassador's Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to this upcoming show here!

Cast Set For THE SHARK IS BROKEN UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of The Shark Is Broken, the behind- the-scenes West End and Broadway hit comedy about the making of the movie Jaws.

Interview: 'It Has Been Overwhelmingly Wonderful': Actors Clare Foster and John Dagleish on THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 22, 2024

Recently, we spoke with John Dagleish, who plays the titular Benjamin Button, and Clare Foster, who plays his love interest, Elowen Keene. We discussed what it has been like to be joining the show for its West End run, playing for the stage versus the screen and even the impact they hope the show has on audiences.

Video: Watch Scenes from THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2024

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON is now open at the Ambassadors Theatre. The production stars Olivier Award winner John Dagleish as Benjamin Button. Watch video highlights of the cast in action!

Cast Set For THE MAIDS at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre announced the casting of Martin Kemp's glittering translation of Jean Genet's classic masterpiece The Maids. 

Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review Roundup: Did THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Impress the Critics?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 7, 2024

And finally, the wait is over. The foot-stomping and award-winning musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, has arrived in London’s West End after capturing hearts and selling out at Southwark Playhouse.

Review: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, Ambassadors Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 7, 2024

I’m not sure F Scott Fitzgerald would recognise what Jethro Compton and Darren Clark have done with his intriguing short story about a man living his life, while aging in reverse.

Cast Set For NAPOLEON: UN PETIT PANTOMIME at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for their Christmas show, Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime.  Running from 21 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, this world premiere co-production reunites the theatre with Charles Court Opera following their award-winning collaboration on Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime last Christmas.