Anthony Shaffer

Review: SLEUTH at The Granite Theatre

“Let the games begin” is a phrase most often associated with an Olympic event, but it also holds true for the characters in ‘Sleuth,’ Anthony Shaffer’s engrossing thriller, now at Granite Theatre, where two adult men play a cunning, intriguing game of cat-and-mouse, each ready to strike and unable to hide, with no clear victor worthy of commendation.

Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season

Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.

SLEUTH Debuts at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Next Month

An elaborate game of cat and mouse is set to open on the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) mainstage with the February 8 premiere of Sleuth.

Larah Simpson Joins Music Theatre International as Head Of Plays

Larah Simpson has joined Music Theatre International's London office as Head of Plays, Managing Director Seán Gray announced. In this role, Larah will be responsible for all aspects of licensing plays from the Josef Weinberger Ltd. and MTI catalogues, engaging with current and new authors, and leading on the acquisition of new titles.

Details Revealed For Upcoming Tours of BLOOD BROTHERS, CALENDAR GIRLS, and More in 2024

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced their upcoming Spring 2024 touring productions, which include Blood Brothers, Calendar Girls the Musical, Twelve Angry men, and Sleuth. Casting and tour dates have been revealed for all four touring productions. Learn more about the full lineup below!

Vertigo Theatre to Present SLEUTH By Anthony Shaffer

Vertigo Theatre presents SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer, a thrilling game of cat and mouse. Famed mystery novelist Andrew Wyke lures his wife's lover into a robbery scheme, setting off a chain of events that keeps audiences guessing. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning play filled with fun, humor, and mystery.

Review: Classic Theatre Festival's Production of SLEUTH in Ottawa

What did our critic think of SLEUTH at Arts Court Theatre? Ottawa’s Classic Theatre Festival’s second show of the summer is currently underway with its production of Sleuth. Written by Anthony Shaffer, Sleuth was first presented in Britain in early 1970 before transferring to the U.S. later that year.

Classic Theatre Festival Reveals 2023 Season

Following its award-winning 2022 season re-launch, the Classic Theatre Festival - which produces hits from the golden age of Broadway and the London Stage - has announced a summer season in downtown Ottawa.

Review: SLEUTH at LaComedia Dinner Theatre

What did our critic think of SLEUTH at LaComedia Dinner Theatre? SLEUTH, written by Anthony Shaffer, won the Tony Award for best play in 1971. Many may remember the movie adaptations, in 1972 and 2007, both of which incidentally starred Michael Caine. It begins with an evening at the home of Andrew Wyke as he plays host to his wife's lover, Milo Tindle. What follows are many twists and turns as Andrew and Milo try to outwit and outmaneuver each other to see who will come out on top. A few incidental characters round out the action and you will never know where the next turn will take you.

Special Offer: SLEUTH at Garland Civic Theatre

Garland Civic Theatre is presenting the classic suspense thriller 'SLEUTH' by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Aimee Thibodeaux, onstage now running through November 6, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 p.m.

Photos: First Look at SLEUTH, Now Playing at Ensemble Theatre Company

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fifth and final show of its 2021-2022 Season, one of the most iconic and celebrated thrillers ever written, SLEUTH, by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Jenny Sullivan.

SLEUTH Comes To The New Vic In Santa Barbara In June

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the fifth and final show of its 2021-2022 Season, one of the most iconic and celebrated thrillers ever written, SLEUTH, by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Jenny Sullivan. SLEUTH begins previews on Thursday, June 9 at 7:30pm, opens on Saturday, June 11 at 8:00pm and runs through Sunday, June 26, 2022 at The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street in Santa Barbara. 

Sherman Players Open Anthony Shaffer's WHODUNNIT This Weekend

On Friday, April 29, The Sherman Players will open Anthony Shaffer's comedy-thriller, WHODUNNIT as its first mainstage show for 2022. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a four week run.

Anthony Shaffer's Comedy-thriller WHODUNNIT Opens The Sherman Players 2022 Mainstage Season

On Friday April 29th, the Sherman Playhouse will open the 2022 mainstage season with WHODUNNIT, a comedy-thriller written by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Alexis M. Vournazos of Danbury.

Sherman Players Announce 2022 Mainstage Season

The Sherman Players return for their first full theatrical season in nearly two years. The 2022 mainstage season was announced at the close of the final production of the 2021 season, WRECK THE HALLS by Sherman Players President, Steve Stott.

The Sherman Playhouse Holds Auditions for WHODUNNIT, January 10-11

The Sherman Playhouse is seeking to fill four roles to complete the cast for its first show of the 2022 season, WHODUNNIT by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Alexis M. Vournazos of Danbury.

Photos: SLEUTH to be Presented at Idaho Shakespeare Festival

Sleuth, by Anthony Shaffer, will be presented at Idaho Shakespeare Festival July 8 through August 1. The production will be directed by Charles Fee.

Idaho Shakespeare Festival Will Present A Full Capacity Season in 2021

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival will resumed performances with Anthony Shaffer's SLEUTH on July 8th, with some changes related to COVID-19 concerns.

Ensemble Theatre Company Announces Its Reopening 2021-2022 Season Of Shows

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced the reopening of its theater to in-person audiences! ETC is planning a new season of five adventurous productions beginning in October 2021.

VIDEO: Darryl Maximilian Robinson Shares A KING LEAR Speech At LA's Historic Lincoln Heights Library

It was exactly one year ago at this time that a lone, veteran Shakespearean actor, ventured out into the streets of the Lincoln Heights neighborhood to present a speech from the works of the immortal bard that he believed reflected the times we were living through.