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Review Roundup: MORE LIFE Opens at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Royal Court Theatre is presenting Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. The cast includes Marc Elliott, Alison Halstead, and more. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews for the production.

Photos: VANYA Starring Andrew Scott Begins Rehearsals and Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for the Off-Broadway production of Vanya starring Andrew Scott, which has also extended its run. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Additional Cast Set For Return of DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further casting for its highly anticipated return of James Graham's smash-hit production of Dear England as rehearsals begin on the South Bank.

Cast Set For More Life at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Royal Court Theatre and Kandinsky Theatre Company have announced the cast for Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. Learn more about the production here!

Gwilym Lee Joins Cast of DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

The National Theatre has announced that Gwilym Lee will play former England manager Gareth Southgate in the return of James Graham’s production of Dear England at the Olivier Theatre.

Andrew Scott Will Reprise Role in VANYA Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

Olivier Award®-winning actor Andrew Scott will reprise his wildly acclaimed performance in Vanya, a radical new adaptation of Chekhov’s masterwork, Uncle Vanya, which Mr. Scott co-created with adaptor Simon Stephens, designer Rosanna Vize and director Sam Yates, in its American Premiere.

Review: MY ENGLISH PERSIAN KITCHEN, Soho Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Sep 19, 2024

On the press night for My English Persian Kitchen, the smell of chopped onion, mint, and garlic wafts down the stairs of Soho Theatre. Hannah Khalil’s atmospheric play, combining true storytelling and live cooking, turns these scents into stories rooted in real life. Fresh from the Traverse programme at Edinburgh Fringe, the show comes to Soho for its London run.

Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2024

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Donmar Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024

Check out rehearsal photos of The Cherry Orchard at Donmar Warehouse. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 10, 2024

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Review: DEAR ENGLAND, Prince Edward Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 24, 2023

Relocating James Graham’s exhilarating Dear England after a successful run at its home at the National Theatre to the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre was a wise decision.

Photos: First Look at West End Transfer of the National Theatre's DEAR ENGLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!

VANYA at Duke of York's Theatre Adds Additional Performances
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

The critically acclaimed sell-out run of Chekhov’s VANYA with Andrew Scott, adapted by Simon Stephens, directed by Sam Yates and designed by Rosanna Vize, will add two additional performances to the run at the Duke of York’s Theatre due to public demand. Find out how to get tickets here!

Victoria Blunt Will Perform Additional VANYA Performance in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Victoria Blunt will perform a public understudy performance of Chekhov’s VANYA adapted by Simon Stephens at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 6 October at 3pm. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Video: Watch an All-New Trailer For DEAR ENGLAND at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023

A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!

Full Cast Announced for West End Transfer of James Graham's DEAR ENGLAND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 13, 2023

The National Theatre has announced full casting for its highly acclaimed production of Dear England, transferring to the West End this Autumn. This new smash-hit play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. It will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run.

James Graham's THIS ENGLAND to Transfer to West End, Starring Joseph Fiennes
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 7, 2023

The National Theatre has announced that its critically acclaimed, sold-out production of Dear England will transfer to the Prince Edward Theatre, in London’s West End, from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run. 

Review Roundup: DEAR ENGLAND, Starring Joseph Fiennes
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 21, 2023

The National Theatre is now presenting Dear England, a new play by James Graham, directed Rupert Goold, telling the story of the England men's football team under Gareth Southgate's management. Let's see what the critics had to say...