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Arnold Bennett

Date of Death: March 27, 1931 (63)

Birth Place: Hanley, Stratfordshire, ENGLAND

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Claybody Theatre To Stage The Premiere Of Deborah McAndrew's New Play SONG OF THE SYTCH This October

Claybody Theatre has announced that this October it will be presenting the world premiere of Song of the Sytch, Deborah McAndrew's new play about secrets and subversion in the dark heart of the Potteries during the Second World War.
THE CARD Will Be Revived at the New Vic Theatre Next Month

 New Vic and Claybody Theatre will collaborate on a production of The Card in-the-round at Staffordshire’s New Vic.
New Vic Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season; LADIES' DAY, THE CARD, and More!

As their production of Marvellous takes the West End by storm, Staffordshire's New Vic Theatre has announced a season of work that features an innovative theatrical experiment, a revival of a cult classic, a rare staging of a hit regency comedy and more, as they collaborate with partners across the country including Headlong Theatre and Told by an Idiot, for spring 2023.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Will Stage The World Premiere of UNDER ANOTHER SKY in August

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced that it will be staging this August the eagerly awaiting world prémiere of David Greig's adaptation of Charlotte Higgins critically acclaimed book Under Another Sky.
Cast Announced For The Premiere Of Deborah McAndrew's Adaptation Of Arnold Bennett's Novel THE CARD

Claybody Theatre have today announced the casting for the premiere of Deborah McAndrew's stage adaptation of Arnold Bennett's celebrated 1911 novel The Card.  which opens at Fenton Town Hall from 29 June – 9 July.
Claybody Theatre to Stage World Premiere of THE CARD

Claybody Theatre is delighted to announce that this summer it will be presenting the world premiere of Deborah McAndrew’s (A Christmas Carol, Leeds Playhouse and Pride and Prejudice, Grosvenor Open Air Theatre) new stage adaptation with music of Arnold Bennett’s celebrated 1911 novel The Card.  
Theater Stories: SUNDAY IN THE PARK, NEXT TO NORMAL, FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME & More About The Booth Theatre

Today's Theater Stories features the Booth Theatre! Learn about some of the theatre's best-known shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Next to Normal, Freestyle Love Supreme, and many more!
Talk Is Free Theatre Announces DARLING OF THE DAY Cast

Talk Is Free Theatre has announced today the cast for the final production of the season, the musical Darling of the Day. 
Jule Styne's DARLING OF THE DAY, Starring Katy Secombe and Rebecca Caine, Makes UK Premiere at Union Theatre Tonight

Jule Styne and EY Harburg's Darling of the Day premieres in the U.K. at London's Union Theatre, opening tonight, March 22, and starring Katy Secombe and Rebecca Caine.
DARLING OF THE DAY: Director's Blog - In Rehearsal

The final run-through in the rehearsal room is always a crucial moment in any rehearsal process. Devoid of set, lighting, costume and full band, it's an opportunity for the story (so far) to be told in its most unadorned and clutter-free form.
Jule Styne's DARLING OF THE DAY Starring Katy Secombe and Rebecca Caine Makes UK Premiere at Union Theatre, March 22

Jule Styne and EY Harburg's Darling of the Day premiere in the U.K. at London's Union Theatre, with previews March 20 and an official opening of March 22, starting Katy Secombe and Rebecca Caine.
Mint Theatre Presents WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS, Closes 3/13

The Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning Mint Theater Company invites you to the final performance of Arnold Bennett's comedy, WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS, on March 13th at the Mint's home in the heart of the theater district, at 311 West 43rd Street.
Can SPIDER-MAN Be Saved? BWW Looks Back at Famous Fix Efforts

Having a credited new bookwriter added to make wholesale changes while a show is previewing has been done before with mixed results.
Adair, Baird & More Lead Mint Theater's What the Public Wants, Opens 2/7/11

The Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning Mint Theater Company today announced the cast for Arnold Bennett's comedy, What the Public Wants, beginning January 13th through March 13th at the Mint's home in the heart of the theater district, at 311 West 43rd Street. Opening Night will be February 7th.
Review - What The Public Wants: Turn Off The Dark

Though I try to avoid pronouncing century-old plays as being as relevant today they were a hundred years ago, a little tweaking here and there - perhaps the mentioning of a critically acclaimed musical that fails at the box office while another that suffers from horrible pre-opening word of mouth nevertheless enjoys a healthy advance sale - would make Arnold Bennett's 1909 media satire, What The Public Wants, feel as though it were written last night.
Mint Theatre Presents WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS 1/27-3/13

The Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning Mint Theater Company invites you to Arnold Bennett's comedy, WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS, beginning January 14th through March 13th at the Mint's home in the heart of the theater district, at 311 West 43rd Street. Opening Night will be January 27th.
Mint Theatre Presents WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS 1/27-3/13

The Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning Mint Theater Company invites you to Arnold Bennett's comedy, WHAT THE PUBLIC WANTS, beginning January 14th through March 13th at the Mint's home in the heart of the theater district, at 311 West 43rd Street. Opening Night will be January 27th.
Lillian Gish Retrospective Closes at MoMA 12/13

MoMA- The Museum of Modern Art presents Lillian Gish November 26-December 13, 2010 at The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters
Adair, Baird & More Lead Mint Theater's What the Public Wants, Opens 2/7/11

The Drama Desk and OBIE Award-winning Mint Theater Company today announced the cast for Arnold Bennett's comedy, What the Public Wants, beginning January 13th through March 13th at the Mint's home in the heart of the theater district, at 311 West 43rd Street. Opening Night will be February 7th.
Lillian Gish Retrospective Opens at MoMA 11/26-12/13

MoMA- The Museum of Modern Art presents Lillian Gish November 26-December 13, 2010 at The Roy and Niuta Titus Theaters

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Arnold Bennett written?

Arnold Bennett has written 7 shows including The Honeymoon (Playwright), The Great Adventure (Playwright), Sacred and Profane Love (Playwright), The Title (Playwright), What the Public Wants (Playwright), Milestones (Playwright), Darling of the Day (Source Material).

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