Brian Gleeson

Cast Set For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

The Old Vic has announced the full cast of Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out more about the cast here!

Save Up To 46% on THE CRUCIBLE in the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 9, 2023

Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner directs this electrifying new production with set design by Es Devlin in a ‘magnificent restaging’ (The Telegraph) of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece, a gripping parable of power and its abuse. 

Tickets from £35 for THE CRUCIBLE in the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 2, 2023

The National Theatre’s acclaimed new production of The Crucible transferred to the West End this June for a strictly limited season, featuring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Abigail Williams, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex) as Elizabeth Proctor, and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters) as John Proctor. 

Video: First Look at an All-New Trailer For THE CRUCIBLE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2023

An all new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s production of The Crucible. Check out the video here!

Amando Iannucci and Sean Foley Seek Shape-Shifting Comic Actor for DR. STRANGELOVE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023

In an interview with BBC News, Sean Foley said: “They’ve got to be a great comic actor, of which we have very many. They’ve got to be of that shape-shifting kind of quality.'

Stage Production of Stanley Kubrick's DR. STRANGELOVE to Open in London in Autumn 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

Stanley Kubrick's iconic work will be adapted for the first time ever, when a world premiere stage production of his timeless classic Dr. Strangelove opens in the West End in Autumn 2024.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of THE CRUCIBLE, Starring Milly Alcock?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 16, 2023

The National Theatre’s acclaimed new production of The Crucible has now opened in the West End for a strictly limited season. Featuring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Abigail Williams, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex) as Elizabeth Proctor, and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters) as John Proctor.

Review: THE CRUCIBLE, Gielgud Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - Jun 16, 2023

Brian Gleeson and House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock shine in this revival.

Photos: First Look at the National Theatre's West End Transfer of THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

New production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s highly anticipated West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s acclaimed production of The Crucible. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE CRUCIBLE Transferring From the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023

The National Theatre has released rehearsal photos for the highly anticipated West End transfer of director Lyndsey Turner’s acclaimed production of The Crucible.

Full Cast Revealed For The National Theatre's THE CRUCIBLE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

The National Theatre announced full casting for the highly anticipated West End transfer of director Lyndsey Turner's acclaimed production of The Crucible.  With set designed by Es Devlin, this contemporary new staging of Arthur Miller's gripping parable of power and its abuse will play at the Gielgud Theatre from 7 June until 2 September, with a press night on 15 June 2023. 

Apple TV+ Renews BAD SISTERS For Season Two
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2022

The 'Bad Sisters” ensemble cast is led by Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene and Eve Hewson as the Garvey sisters. Claes Bang, Brian Gleeson, Daryl McCormack, Assaad Bouab and newcomer Saise Quinn round out the ensemble cast. The series series is from BAFTA Award-winning executive producer and star Sharon Horgan.

Tom Murphy's A WHISTLE IN THE DARK Will Return to the Abbey Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022

One of Ireland's greatest playwrights, Tom Murphy's A Whistle in the Dark will be staged on the Peacock stage this Autumn as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. A powerful portrayal of tribal violence and the devastation it brings in its wake, it remains Murphy's best known and most performed play to this day. 

Apple TV+ Sets BAD SISTERS & FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL Premieres
by Michael Major - Jun 15, 2022

Apple TV+ today announced the premiere dates for “Five Days at Memorial,” a new limited series from Academy Award winner John Ridley and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse; and, “Bad Sisters,” the witty and emotional darkly comedic murder mystery from Emmy Award-nominee and BAFTA Award-winning star and creator Sharon Horgan.

Autumn Productions Announced At The Abbey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2022

Ireland owes a great debt to Edna O'Brien and Tom Murphy.  These two exceptional Irish writers have led the way in bringing the untold, unexamined stories of Ireland to the world, with a vital influence on the generation that followed. Two extraordinary new productions of their work will be seen at the Abbey Theatre this Autumn, as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.

Apple TV+ Announces Ensemble Cast and Unveils First-Look at BAD SISTERS
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2022

 In addition to Sharon Horgan (“Catastrophe,” “Shining Vale”), the series will star Anne-Marie Duff (“Suffragette,” “The Salisbury Poisonings”), Eva Birthistle (“Brooklyn,” “The Last Kingdom”), Sarah Greene (“Frank of Ireland,” “Dublin Murders”) and Eve Hewson (“Behind her Eyes,” “The Luminaries”) as the Garvey sisters. 

Assembly Festival Has A New Online Venue, Assembly Showcatcher
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2021

Assembly Festival will welcome back international performance to Edinburgh with a hand-picked selection of curated seasons to be streamed on its new online venue, Assembly Showcatcher. 

VIDEO: Domhnall & Brian Gleeson Talk FRANK OF IRELAND on LATE NIGHT
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 16, 2021

Domhnall and Brian Gleeson explain the process of making the show Frank of Ireland together and reveal how they got their father and brother to participate in the project.

Channel 4 Comedy and Amazon Studios Announce FRANK OF IRELAND with the Gleeson Brothers
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 28, 2020

Channel 4 and Amazon Studios are frankly gleeful to announce the commission of Frank of Ireland, a brand-new series from Sharon Horgan and Clelia Mountford's Merman starring Brian Gleeson. A co-production between Channel 4 and Amazon Studios, the 6x30 series is the first comic vision penned by brothers Brian and Domhnall Gleeson and Michael Moloney.

Domhnall & Brian Gleeson Will Produce FRANK OF IRELAND
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 27, 2020

Variety reports that Domhnall and Brian Gleeson will produce and co-write 'Frank of Ireland,' a new comedy series meant for Amazon and Channel 4.