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[West End, 2023]
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Floella Benjamin's COMING TO ENGLAND Stage Adaptation Kicks Off UK Tour In September

Floella Benjamin's autobiographical story COMING TO ENGLAND has been adapted for the stage, offering a poignant and inspiring tale of her journey and experiences.
Stratford East Reveals Lineup Of New Shows And Events For 2024

STRATFORD EAST has announced a lineup of new shows and events for 2024, including Lanre Malaolu's 'Now, I See,' a powerful exploration of the Black male experience in contemporary Britain. Don't miss this thought-provoking production.
Nathan Kiley Joins JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Stratford East

Stratford East has announced Nathan Kiley (he/him) as the dame, Milky Linda, completing the cast for this year's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. Learn more about the show here!
Theatre Royal Stratford East Reveals Cast and Creative Team For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for this year's pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, with book and lyrics by Succession/Killing Eve writer Anna Jordan (she/her) and music and lyrics by Stratford East pantomime veteran Robert Hyman (he/him). Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!
English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Rose Theatre

Like Wilde, Denzel Westley-Sanderson, winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Award for young directors, pushes boundaries and brings fresh ideas to the social comedy: an all-black cast, a drag queen as Lady Bracknell and a lesbian twist.
Steven Kavuma Appointed as Head of Programming at Seven Dials Playhouse

Seven Dials Playhouse has appointed Steven Kavuma as Head of Programming. Kavuma will work in collaboration with artists and creatives to curate and deliver Seven Dials Playhouse’s artistic programmes and alongside the senior management team, help to deliver the creative and strategic vision for the organisation.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Award-winning Director Denzel Westley-Sanderson's vibrant retelling of Oscar Wilde’s sharpest and most outrageous comedy, premieres at Leeds Playhouse from 5-17 September before heading out on a UK tour. Check out all new photos!
Full Cast Announced For Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Leeds Playhouse

The cast includes Phoebe Campbell (Cecily), Valentine Hanson (Merriman/Lane), Joanne Henry (Miss Prism), Daniel Jacob (Lady Bracknell), Adele James (Gwendolen), Abiola Owokoniran (Algernon Moncrieff), Anita Reynolds (Dr. Chasuble) and Justice Ritchie (John Worthing).
Carrie Hope Fletcher, Anton Lesser, and Nicholas Woodeson Are Part Of Rose Theatre's 2022/2023 Season

Rose Theatre's Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon, has announced the first Rose Productions in the 2022/23 Season, beginning on 9 September with the London premiere of Anthony McCarten's The Two Popes starring Anton Lesser and Nicholas Woodeson.
Leeds Playhouse Announces Autumn/Winter 2022 Season

Leeds Playhouse has revealed today the full range of ambitious productions that make up its exciting Autumn/Winter 2022 Season, showcasing creative collaboration, deep-rooted partnerships, and exciting and diverse voices from across the UK.
New Version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Comes to Leeds Playhouse

Award-winning director Denzel Westley-Sanderson's vibrant retelling of Oscar Wilde's sharpest and most outrageous comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is to premiere at Leeds Playhouse in September.
Autumn 2022 Lineup Announced at Northern Stage

Powerful new dramas explore race, the climate crisis, disability, queer politics and the experience of refugees, alongside family shows and great nights out for fans of dance, comedy and cabaret.
Denzel Westley-Sanderson Will Direct THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

It was announced yesterday at a special Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) ceremony that the winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2021, Denzel Westley-Sanderson, will direct a new production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest – in a co-production between English Touring Theatre (ETT), Leeds Playhouse and Rose Theatre.
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust and Nottingham Playhouse Invite Entries For The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2022

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Nottingham Playhouse have announced that the 2022 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre

Rehearsal images for the critically acclaimed production of Small Island are released today. Adapted by Helen Edmundson from Andrea Levy’s prize-winning novel and directed by Rufus Norris, the production will open on 24 February in the Olivier theatre.  
Denzel Westley-Sanderson Wins The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2021

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and English Touring Theatre (ETT) have announced Denzel Westley-Sanderson as the winner of the 2021 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award and Nathan Crossan-Smith as the runner-up.
Casting Announced For DICK WHITTINGTON At National Theatre

For one year only, pantomime comes to the National Theatre, and the full company of Dick Whittington have begun rehearsals this week. This is further to confirmation from the government that rehearsals can continue in a socially distanced environment during this period of national Coronavirus measures.  
National Theatre Announces THE NORMAL HEART and DICK WHITTINGTON On Sale For Olivier In-the-Round Season

For one year only, pantomime comes to the National Theatre. Jude Christian and Cariad Lloyd's hilarious and heartfelt version of Dick Whittington, first staged at Lyric Hammersmith in 2018 and freshly updated for 2020, will open in the socially distanced Olivier theatre on the 11 December.  
Photo Flash: First Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: THE CONCERT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Performances are underway for the concert staging of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.

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