Danielle Bird

Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!

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.

Cast Revealed For the New Vic's Revival of ASTLEY'S ASTOUNDING ADVENTURES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

This autumn the New Vic brings its most spectacular show ever back to its in-the-round stage. New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins and Upswing Artistic Director Vicki Dela Amedume MBE will direct, following on from their successful collaboration on Olivier award-winning The Worst Witch.

Photos: First Look at the New Vic's ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre have today released a first look at the production photos for Theresa Heskins’ adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.

New Vic Theatre Will Stage ALICE IN WONDERLAND Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

As their production of the critically acclaimed Marvellous opens @sohoplace in the West End, the New Vic's festive show Alice in Wonderland begins to take shape at the Staffordshire-based theatre as the company prepares for the finale celebrations of their 60th anniversary year.

Theatr Clwyd Announces Cast For World Premiere of A PRETTY SH*TTY LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022

Theatr Clwyd today announces the cast for the world première production of acclaimed playwright Katherine Chandler's A Pretty Sh*tty Love. Inspired by true events of a woman buried alive by her abusive partner that shook Wales and reverberated around the world, Francesca Goodridge directs Danielle Bird as Hayley and Daniel Hawksford as Carl. In this dynamic new play, Hayley and Carl journey through complexities of love and life, dreaming of love, living in fear and finding the strength to pull yourself out.

Full Cast Announced For William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS At Mercury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2022

Mercury Theatre today announces the full cast for William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors in celebration of their 50th Anniversary.

Casting Announced for New Vic Theatre's Retelling of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2021

This Christmas, the New Vic Theatre takes the classic story of Beauty and the Beast back to its roots, for a magical retelling of the much-loved classic, from Friday 26 November 2021 to Saturday 29 January 2022.

BWW Review: CHARLIE AND STAN, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 21, 2021

At a time when we're getting too many words, words, words from a bumbling Prime Minister and his cronies, what a relief to discover a charming, kind and life-affirming silent movie-style production that harks back to simpler times. The enticing live piano score by composer Zoe Rahman, is the dialogue, aided by the odd ditty (song arrangements by Sophie Cotton) and clever projected captions taking you back to the heydays of Victorian music hall and Hollywood silent pictures.

Casting and Extra Tour Dates Announced For CHARLIE & STAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021

Charlie Chaplin will now be played by Danielle Bird, joining Jerone Marsh-Reid as Stan Laurel, Nick Haverson as Fred Karno and Sara Alexander playing all the other parts, including Chaplin's mother, and the piano! 

Photo Flash: First Look at THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER at the New Vic
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2019

Production images have been released for the New Vic Theatre's Christmas production of Theresa Heskins new adaptation of Mark Twain's enchanting tale The Prince and The Pauper.

Danielle Bird and Nichole Bird Will Lead THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER at the New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2019

Casting has been announced for the premiere of the New Vic Theatre's spectacular new Christmas adaptation of Mark Twain's enchanting tale The Prince and The Pauper.

THE WORST WITCH Ens Run at the Vaudeville Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2019

Casting a spell on the West End this summer, the critically acclaimed production of The Worst Witch must complete its run at the Vaudeville Theatre on 8 September 2019. Budding young witches and wizards have less than 3 weeks left to catch this hit production before it flies off into the night.

BWW Review: THE WORST WITCH, Vaudeville Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 29, 2019

Move over, Hogwarts a?' Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches is in town! Fresh from a UK tour, Emma Reeves' adaptation of Jill Murphy's The Worst Witch comes slipping and sliding into the West End for a summer residency at the Vaudeville Theatre. This musical stage version of the much-loved books is directed by Theresa Heskins and features an all-female cast.

THE DOCTOR Leads August's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jul 21, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Robert Icke's latest to Fleabag, Evita and witchy adventures, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For THE WORST WITCH; Plus Full Casting Announced!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2019

Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of The Worst Witch, adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves from Jill Murphy's original books. The Worst Witch opens at the Vaudeville Theatre from 24 July - 8 September 2019, following a hugely successful nationwide tour.

The Worst Witch Tumbles into the Belgrade Theatre this Easter
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 28, 2019

Long before Harry Potter or Hermione Grainger there was Mildred Hubble - an ordinary girl who found herself enrolled in a school for witches. Now audiences are invited to join her on her biggest and most important adventure yet when The Worst Witch comes to the Belgrade Theatre this Easter.

BWW Review: THE WORST WITCH, Royal and Derngate
by Verity Wilde - Dec 14, 2018

The world premiere of a stage version of Jill Murphy's The Worst Witch is the non-panto festive show at Northampton's Royal and Derngate this Christmas, ahead of a national tour in 2019.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For The World Premiere Of THE WORST WITCH
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2018

The all-female cast has been confirmed for the world premiere production of The Worst Witch which opens at Royal & Derngate this Christmas as part of the theatre's Made in Northampton season. An original story for the stage by Emma Reeves (Royal Television Society Award for Best Children's TV Programme and 2017 British Screenwriters Award for Best Children's Programme) based upon Jill Murphy's beloved series of classic novels The Worst Witch, the production will be directed by Theresa Heskins (2017 UK Theatre Award for Best Show for Children and Young People) and designed by Simon Daw, with music by Luke Potter.