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Cast Set For Wise Children's Tour of NORTH BY NORTHWEST
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

Wise Children has announced the full cast for the world première of Emma Rice’s adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest. Learn more about the cast here!

NORTH BY NORTHWEST Comes To Alexandra Palace Theatre In June 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

Wise Children Artistic Director Emma Rice's brand-new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest will be visiting Alexandra Palace Theatre as part of its UK tour in 2025. 

Wise Children Reveals New Season Including Emma Rice's Adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

With their co-production with the RSC of The Buddha of Suburbia about to transfer to the Barbican, Wise Children has announced their forthcoming season of work, which includes Artistic Director Emma Rice's brand-new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, which she also directs. Learn more about the full season here!

York Theatre Royal Reveals Initial Programming For Their New Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

With their production of Little Women, adapted for the stage by Anne-Marie Casey, currently in rehearsals, York Theatre Royal has announced a brand-new collaboration with Wise Children on North by Northwest, adapted and directed by Wise Children's Artistic Director Emma Rice. Learn more about the full season here!

Full Cast Set For THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA at Swan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024

Wise Children have announced the full cast for the world première of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia – adapted by the company’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, with Kureishi.

Full Cast Set For Wise Children's New Co-Production of BLUE BEARD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR WISE CHILDREN’S NEW CO-PRODUCTION OF BLUE BEARD - WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY EMMA RICE. The full cast for the world premiere of Blue Beard, written and directed by Emma Rice, includes Isabel Adomakoh Young, Stu Barker, Mirabelle Gremaud, Stephanie Hockley, Patrycja Kujawska, Adam Mirsky, Katy Owen, and Tristan Sturrock. The production opens at Theatre Royal Bath on 8 February and embarks on a UK tour.

Jennifer Ellison Joins Cast Of GREATEST DAYS At The King's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023

The King's Theatre, Glasgow has announced that Jennifer Ellison is joining The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth and produced by Adam Kenwright for Kindred Partners. Jennifer will join the tour in the role of Rachel from Monday 21 August at The King's Theatre, Glasgow. GREATEST DAYS will run at The King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 August 2023.

Video: Get a First Look at Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023

Get a first look at the Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS UK Tour with this exciting video. Find out where the show is running and get a sneak peek of what to expect from this highly anticipated musical event.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The cast has been revealed for the new production of Calendar Girls the Musical, written by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth. Learn more about the cast, the tour, and how to get tickets, here!

Jennifer Ellison Joins the UK Tour of The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

 Jennifer Ellison is joining The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth. 

GREATEST DAYS Comes to the Milton Keynes Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

The Official Take That Musical Greatest Days, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth. will play at Milton Keynes Theatre from 03 – 08 July.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of GREATEST DAYS: THE MUSICAL At The Palace Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2023

Last night, Greatest Days: The Musical celebrated the beginning of the show’s Manchester dates at the Palace Theatre. Guests in attendance included Bianca Gascoigne alongside stars from Coronation Street and Waterloo Road. See photos from the event below. 

Wise Children Announces New Co-Production of BLUE BEARD, Adapted and Directed By Emma Rice
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Artistic Director of Wise Children, Emma Rice has announced the world première of her adaptation of Blue Beard, which she also directs. Blue Beard, a co-production with Birmingham Rep, HOME Manchester, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and York Theatre Royal opens at Theatre Royal Bath on 8 February, with previews from 2nd, and runs until 10 February.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of GREATEST DAYS The Official Take That Musical
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

The full cast has been announced for The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth.

Kym Marsh Will Star Alongside her Daughter Emilie Cunliffe in GREATEST DAYS - the Official Take That Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

English singer, actress and TV presenter Kym Marsh and her daughter Emilie Cunliffe will star as Rachel and Young Rachel respectively in The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award-winning playwright Tim Firth.

Cast and Creative Team Announced For UK Tour of Noël Coward's BRIEF ENCOUNTER
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

The full cast and creative team have been announced for Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice. Learn more about the show here!

New Vic Theatre and Bolton's Octagon Theatre Will Co-Produce Revised Production of LADIES' DAY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023

Staffordshire's New Vic and Bolton's Octagon Theatre will co-produce Amanda Whittington's life-affirming comedy Ladies' Day this spring.

The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS Will Visit Theatre Royal Brighton in October 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022

Adam Kenwright has announced new tour dates for The Official Take That Musical - GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award winning playwright Tim Firth. The musical will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from 5 May 2023 and will coincide with the summer 2023 release of the official movie version of this smash-hit musical, starring Aisling Bea and Jayde Adams.

New Dates Announced For UK and Ireland Tour Of GREATEST DAYS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022

New tour dates have been announced for The Official Take That Musical - GREATEST DAYS, with a book by award winning playwright Tim Firth. The musical will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from 5 May 2023 and will coincide with the summer 2023 release of the official movie version of this smash-hit musical, starring Aisling Bea and Jayde Adams. 

MILES and THE FALL Will Be Released by Original Theatre and Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

Original Theatre and Riverside Studios have announced the forthcoming release dates of Miles and The Fall - the next two play-readings in their Originals online on demand series, featuring the winners of Original Theatre Company's Originals Playwriting Award.