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World Premiere of New Musical STILETTO Comes to Charing Cross Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Discover the world premiere of the new musical STILETTO, a captivating production set to debut with an original score and compelling storyline. Don't miss this exciting addition to the theater scene.

Review: THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN, Marylebone Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 29, 2024

A tale for our time - a thought that brings both a disillusioned sense that little has changed in 150 years but also a sense that things can

Shortlists for 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 17, 2023

Enough of Him - May Sumbwanyambe’s harrowing, but uplifting drama about the Joseph Knight, who freed himself from slavery through the Scottish courts, and Ramesh Meyyappan’s Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance), a poignant exploration of dementia in the deaf community - top the nominations lists.

Review: WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Royal & Derngate
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - May 2, 2023

For what it's worth, I think Emily Brontë would probably love this new production of her then controversial 19th century novel, Wuthering Heights.

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

All new production photos have been released from Wuthering Heights. The show opens at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, from 24 April, before touring to Oxford, London, Coventry and Newcastle.

Cast Announced For The World Premiere Of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO At Gaiety Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2023

Nottingham Playhouse, in association with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and UK Productions Ltd, has announced the full cast of the world premiere of Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler's stage adaptation of Christy Lefteri's gripping best selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo. 

Review: FARM HALL, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 15, 2023

After Hitler’s death and the German defeat, the Führer’s top nuclear scientists are being held in the English countryside while the Pacific continues. With nothing to do but read redacted newspapers, skim through familiar books, and write censored letters, the six men wallow in their boredom, unaware that they’re being recorded.

Full Casting And Creative Team Announced For Tour of WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Full casting and creative team have been announced for WUTHERING HEIGHTS the brand-new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel, opening at Royal & Derngate, Northampton from 24 April - 6 May, with a national press night on Friday 28 April ahead of a UK tour, playing Oxford, London, Coventry and Newcastle.

Review: THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, Nottingham Playhouse
by Laura Lott - Feb 13, 2023

Directed by Miranda Cromwell and adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler, The Beekeeper of Aleppo tells the story of Syrian refugees Nuri (Alfred Clay) and Afra (Roxy Faridany) as they flee their homeland. Lefteri based the original story on her experiences of meeting people in a refuge centre in Athens, and while Beekeeper is not a true tale, 'all stories are true in their own way', as Nuri reminds us.

The Nottingham Playhouse Announces Casting For The World Premiere Of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2023

Nottingham Playhouse, in association with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and UK Productions Ltd, announced the full cast of the world premiere of Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler's stage adapation of Christy Lefteri's gripping best selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo. 

Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Announce 2023 Season and New Associate Companies
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse has announced a 2023 season that boasts four re-imagined classics on stage and the introduction of six new Associate Companies.

Photos: First Look at Timothy Hutton, Lisa Dwan & More in THE SEX PARTY at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory is presenting the world première of Terry Johnson's The Sex Party. Four couples gather in a suburban London home for an evening of wine, cheese, and more intimate pleasures. Some are curious, some are more familiar, and one is rather unexpected. Get a first look at photos here!

Amanda Ryan Joins The Company Of The World Première Of Terry Johnson's THE SEX PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Amanda Ryan joins the company as Magdalena for the world première of Terry Johnson's The Sex Party – joining the previously announced Will Barton (Tim), Lisa Dwan (Gilly), John Hopkins (Jake), Timothy Hutton (Jeff), Jason Merrells (Alex), Pooya Mohseni (Lucy), Molly Osborne (Hetty) and Kelly Price (Camilla). Amanda Donohoe has had to withdraw for personal reasons.

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Full Cast For The World Première of Terry Johnson's THE SEX PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full casting for the world première of Terry Johnson's The Sex Party – Johnson directs Will Barton (Tim), Amanda Donohoe (Magdalena), Lisa Dwan (Gilly), John Hopkins (Jake), Timothy Hutton (Jeff), Jason Merrells (Alex), Pooya Mohseni (Lucy), Molly Osborne (Hetty) and Kelly Price (Camilla).

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Reopening with New Season For 2022/2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced programming for its Autumn 2022/Spring 2023 season. Learn more about the full season here!

Mercury Theatre Announces Season For 2022-23 Led By Summer Production Of ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

Mercury Theatre, led by Executive Director, Steve Mannix and Executive Producer, Tracey Childs, today announce their forthcoming season into 2023.

Natalia Osipova Will Lead CARMEN at the Southbank Centre in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022

Global superstar Natalia Osipova, Principal of the Royal Ballet, is to star in a brand new, contemporary dance production of 'CARMEN' on May 27th and 28th at London's Southbank Centre.  Multi award-winning Osipova will perform the title role in an imaginative new version of the classic tale devised by internationally renowned choreographer and director Didy Veldman.   

BWW Review: FOOTFALLS & ROCKABY, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 6, 2021

Samuel Beckett is no stranger to Jermyn Street Theatre. In 2012, Trevor Nunn’s All That Falls went on to become an international hit and in 2020 it saw Beckett Triple Bill with Nunn at the helm again. But times have changed and post-pandemic theatre (although one could say we’re not there yet) - as much as it strives to be the same as before - is different. And Beckett can be very dark. There’s something almost morbid in doing two of his lesser known short plays at the moment, but it works so well.

BWW Review: THE DRESSER, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2021

In the right hands, Ronald Harwood’s Olivier award-nominated tragicomedy The Dresser is poignant, hilarious and also heart-breaking. Terry Johnson’s new touring version captures the undercurrent of deep sorrow of the play in a this rather meta production about a touring theatre company.

Sian Phillips Will Lead Beckett Double Bill FOOTFALLS & ROCKABY at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2021

This November, Jermyn Street Theatre continues its association with the work of Samuel Beckett with the 45th anniversary staging of his play Footfalls and the 40th of Rockaby.