Bernard Cribbins

Joanna Lumley Joins RADIO LIVE at Chichester Festival Theatre in January 2024

They're back! Five years after two sell-out shows, “RADIO LIVE” returns to Chichester Festival Theatre on Saturday 20 January 2024 for another two irresistible performances.

BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio

The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.

Perform Reveals Celebrity Lineup For PERFORM IN THE PARK: EVENINGS IN THE PARK WITH…

Acclaimed children’s drama school Perform has announced the initial celebrity guest line up for Perform in The Park’s: Evenings in The Park With… produced specially for the festival by Green Room Ents and Lambert Jackson.

Actor Bernard Cribbins Dies At The Age of 93

Actor, singer and entertainer Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93. The news was announced this morning (28 July)

BWW Review: DRAMA OUT OF A CRISIS: A CELEBRATION OF PLAY FOR TODAY, BBC iPlayer

A very different world (and a very different BBC) emerges from that most impenetrable of dark places - the recent past.

BWW Review: NOT I, CATASTROPHE AND ROCKABY, Brockley Jack Theatre

Angel Theatre Company bring Beckett to Brockley and leave this first time viewer looking forward to more.

Bernard Cribbins Joins The Philharmonia Orchestra At Royal Festival Hall

As part of Raymond Gubbay's Christmas Festivals 2019, the Philharmonia Orchestra will be joined by special guest, the much loved actor Bernard Cribbins, for seasonal classics, carols and festive readings at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday 15 December at 7.30pm. Pieces performed include Franck's Panis Angelicus, Handel's Zadok the Priest, Goodall's The Lord is my Shepherd, Rutter's Candlelight Carol, Willc*cks's Ding, dong merrily on high! plus all carols for all God rest ye merry gentlemen, Hark! The herald angels sing, Once in Royal David's City and O come, all ye faithful.

New Album 'Lost West End Revues' Celebrates London's Forgotten Revues

Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.

Action for Children's Arts present Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with Lifetime Achievement Award

On 11 October 2018, the charity Action for Children's Arts (ACA) presented Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award, recognising a lifetime's achievement in children's arts. ACA decided to honour Stuart and Kadie in recognition of all parents who selflessly dedicate themselves to their children's artistic education; in this case Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 'cellist at the Royal Wedding, and his six talented brothers and sisters.

Guest Blog: Vicky Ireland On Action for Children's Arts Award Winners

Today, the charity Action for Children's Arts (ACA) will present Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award, recognising a lifetime's achievement in children's arts. ACA has decided to honour Stuart and Kadie in recognition of all parents who selflessly dedicate themselves to their children's artistic education.

Action For Children's Arts To Present Stuart And Kadie Kanneh-Mason With Lifetime Achievement Award

On 11 October 2018, the charity Action for Children's Arts (ACA) will present Stuart and Kadie Kanneh-Mason with the 2018 JM Barrie Award, recognising a lifetime's achievement in children's arts. ACA has decided to honour Stuart and Kadie in recognition of all parents who selflessly dedicate themselves to their children's artistic education; in this case Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 'cellist at the Royal Wedding, and his six talented brothers and sisters.

BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Richmond Theatre

The Railway Children holds a special place in Britain's heart; E Nesbit's well-loved tale was first published in 1905, but most of us know it from Lionel Jeffries' iconic 1970 film, which also made a star of the teenage Jenny Agutter. This new production, faithfully adapted by Dave Simpson, has given a wider national audience the chance to see this classic tale brought to the stage.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN is Brought to Life Next Month at Marlowe Theatre

Classic novel The Railway Children is brought to life on The Marlowe Theatre stage in Canterbury next month (August).

Final Perks Boards Train at King's Cross Theatre

Paul Hawkyard will have the onerous duty of making sure the last train leaves King's Cross Theatre on time.

Justin Fletcher Extends Run in THE RAILWAY CHILDREN at King's Cross

BAFTA award-winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher, who joined the cast of the Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage on 31 August, has now confirmed he will be playing an extra two weeks, now finishing on 19 November.

Justin Fletcher Joins THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Aug. 31 - Oct. 30

BAFTA award-winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher will transform from the much-loved children's character Mr Tumble into the equally loved Mr Perks for two months only, from 31 August to 30 October 2016. The Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage must end on 8 January 2017, following more than two glorious years at King's Cross Theatre, where it opened to critical and public acclaim on 14 January 2015, following previews from 16 December 2014.  

Justin Fletcher Joins THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Aug. 31 - Oct. 30

BAFTA award-winning presenter, actor and voice-over artist, Justin Fletcher will transform from the much-loved children's character Mr Tumble into the equally loved Mr Perks for two months only, from 31 August to 30 October 2016. The Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage must end on 8 January 2017, following more than two glorious years at King's Cross Theatre, where it opened to critical and public acclaim on 14 January 2015, following previews from 16 December 2014.  

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN to Offer Relaxed Performance

?At 2.30pm on Wednesday 22 June, there will be a 'relaxed performance' of the Olivier Award-winning The Railway Children - Live on Stage at London's King's Cross Theatre. Relaxed performances are designed to benefit those with autism, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. 

Martin Barrass and Suzy Cooper Join THE RAILWAY CHILDREN - LIVE ON STAGE Tonight

From tonight 27 April, Martin Barrass will return to the role of Mr Perks and Suzy Cooper has joined the cast as Mother in the Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN Announces Extension, Thru Jan. 8

Due to popular demand, the Olivier Award-winning production of Mike Kenny's stage adaptation of E. Nesbit's novel The Railway Children - Live on Stage will be extending its run at King's Cross Theatre until 8 January 2017, with tickets for the new booking period going on sale on Wednesday 20 April. To celebrate the extension, the producers are offering 5,000 seats at £10 for select performances, available in person at the Box Office or via the website.