Dan Parr

Review: CANNED GOODS, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 21, 2025

Erik Kahn’s play tested very positively in the States early last year and has gained even more resonance since then. Reviewing it on the day of the United States Presidential Inauguration, where Elon Musk gave a hasty Roman salute to Trump’s rapt audience, hit differently. In front of us, Charlotte Cohn impeccably directs a fish tank of cruelty from the past. On our screens, another one plays out.

Cast Set For MR SNOW at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

Leeds Playhouse has announced its cast for Mr Snow, its enchanting new show for young audiences in its Courtyard Theatre from 30 November to 4 January. T

New Production of THE COMPANY OF WOLVES Comes to The New Vic This September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

The New Vic will produce a brand-new stage production of Angela Carter’s The Company of Wolves this September.

Full Casting Announced For Deaf and Disabled Theatre Initiative's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022

Sheffield Theatres has announced the full cast for their production of William Shakespeare's well-loved comedy Much Ado About Nothing, co-produced with Ramps on the Moon. This will open at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield this September before embarking on a UK Tour.

BWW Review: LAVA, Soho Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Apr 8, 2022

When Lava was first staged, at the Nottingham Playhouse in 2018, its central plot point of an asteroid hitting North London and causing thousands of casualties may have seemed implausible - over-dramatic, even. Now remounted at the Soho Theatre as we move out of a global pandemic, these themes of loss, and of solidarity in the face of unprecedented tragedy, feel very different.

Traverse Theatre Announces Summer 2020, Including The Return Of HOT BROWN HONEY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

Traverse Theatre Company has announced its 2020 season, including Hot Brown Honey (3-6 Jun), presented by Quiet Riot and Traverse Theatre Company, returning to the capital for the first time since sell-outs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016, 2017 and 2018. This exclusive five performance run (four nights, plus matinee) will mark the only Scottish dates on its 2020 tour. Turning up the heat with their firecracker of a show, this posse of phenomenal women smash stereotypes as they celebrate our similarities and differences in an explosion of colour, culture and controversy. Set in a dazzling beehive and with striking lighting, music and costumes, it spins tradition on its head, going above and beyond to challenge boundaries and embrace resilience, taking in dance, poetry, comedy, circus, striptease, and song as it goes.

Kacey Ainsworth Leads Cast In James Fritz's LAVA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2020

Fifth Word has announced the full cast for their forthcoming UK tour of Lava, the bold new writing company's latest production with co-producer Nottingham Playhouse. Kacey Ainsworth is most well known as long-running character Little Mo in Eastenders. More recently, the award-winning actress has starred in ITV's Grantchester and on stage as Mrs Lovett in the Liverpool Everyman's production of Sweeney Todd where she received rave reviews for her performance. Dan Parr more recently performed in Road at the Royal Court Theatre, London and at Leeds Playhouse's pop-up theatre.

Art Of Time Marks 50th Anniversary Of The Beatles' ABBEY ROAD
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2019

To mark the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' Abbey Road, the Art of Time Ensemble, under the artistic direction of founder Andrew Burashko, presents the entire album - re-imagined, re-invented and performed by top Canadian artists from the worlds of pop, classical, and jazz. This very special concert runs September 26 - 28 nightly at Harbourfront Centre Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at John Tiffany-Helmed ROAD at the Royal Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017

Michelle Fairley, Mark Hadfield, Faye Marsay, Mike Noble, Dan Parr, Lemn Sissay, June Watson, Liz White and Shane Zaza star in Jim Cartwright's game-changing play Road, which opened at the Royal Court in 1986. It is directed in a new production by Royal Court Associate Director John Tiffany and returns to the Royal Court's Jerwood Theatre Downstairs now through 9 September 2017, opening tonight 28 July. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Royal Court Theatre Announces Cast for ROAD
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2017

Michelle Fairley, Mark Hadfield, Faye Marsay, Mike Noble, Dan Parr, Lemn Sissay, June Watson, Liz White and Shane Zaza have been cast in Jim Cartwright's game-changing play Road which opened at the Royal Court in 1986. 

First Rehearsal Images Released for AMADEUS at the National Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Sep 6, 2016

Rehearsals started this week for AMADEUS, which begins previews in the Olivier Theatre from 16 October (press night 26 October). This autumn, Peter Shaffer's classic play Amadeus makes a long-awaited return to the National Theatre after 37 years.

NT Live's Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET Broadcast Breaks Records
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015

Yesterday's October 15th live international broadcast of Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET was seen by more than 225,000 people, making it the largest global audience for a live broadcast day of any title in National Theatre Live history.

Barbican Theatre's Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET Hits Theaters Across the Globe Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2015

The National Theatre Live screens HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.

STAGE TUBE: Watch First Trailer for Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET, to be Released in Cinemas Worldwide
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 26, 2015

The National Theatre Live has released the first trailer for HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. The production started performances on 5 August and officially opened 25 August at the Barbican Theatre for an exclusive run through 31 October 2015. The play is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. Below, check out the trailer for the production, to be screened in cinemas worldwide starting 15 October through the National Theatre Live! Click here to find a screening near you.

Review Roundup: HAMLET, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Opens at the Barbican
by Review Roundups - Aug 25, 2015

HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, started performances on 5 August and officially opens tonight, 25 August at the Barbican Theatre for an exclusive run through 31 October 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...

HAMLET, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Opens Tonight at the Barbican
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2015

HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, started performances on 5 August and officially opens tonight, 25 August at the Barbican Theatre for an exclusive run through 31 October 2015. 

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Urges Fans to Not Record HAMLET Performances
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 9, 2015

Following a recent performance, the HAMLET star addressed the audience directly. "I can see cameras, I can see red lights in the auditorium," he told the crowd at the London stage door. "It's mortifying and there's nothing less supportive." Watch his full speech below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Benedict Cumberbatch & More in Barbican Theatre's HAMLET
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2015

Official production photos have just been released for Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet withBenedict Cumberbatch in the title role. Check them out below!

Broadway Theatre Owners Scout Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET
by Jessica Khan - Aug 6, 2015

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, is currently underway at the Barbican Theatre. As previously reported, the SHERLOCK star has a full schedule following his run in the play, but now the Daily Mail is reporting that Broadway theatre owners have begun scouting the show (a good sign!), which runs for just 12 weeks.

London Publications Under Heat for Publishing Early Review of Benedict Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2015

Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's HAMLET, starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, just began performances at the Barbican Theatre, and already a popular publication is under heat for their recent coverage of the production. The Times' Kate Matby released a negative review for the play, calling it 'Shakespeare for Kids,' after attending the first preview. The show doesn't officially open until August 25.