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National Theatre of Scotland to Present FIFTH STEP, DEAR BILLY, and More at Edinburgh Festival

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

DEAR BILLY, A LOVE LETTER TO BIG YIN Will Embark on Tour

Billy Connolly needs no introduction. He is a national treasure. From the shipyards of the Clydeside to his trailblazing and extraordinary stage and movie exploits, he is woven into Scottish culture.  

Rock 'n' Roll City Exhibition Kicks Off At Her Majesty's Theatre This Weekend

Audiences will get a front row look into some of Australia's greatest rock music moments when the latest exhibition, Rock 'n' Roll City opens at the Ian and Pamela Wall Gallery on the rooftop of Her Majesty's Theatre this weekend. 

Gareth Nicholls Appointed Interim Artistic Director Of The Traverse Theatre

The Board of the Traverse Theatre has today announced that it has appointed Gareth Nicholls, previously the organisation's Associate Director, to the position of Interim Artistic Director. He will assume the role, working with Executive Producer Linda Crooks, from 5th December, the date on which Outgoing Artistic Director Orla O'Loughlin departs from the organisation to take up the post of Vice Principal and Director of Drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama full time from the beginning of 2019.

LETTERS TO MORRISSEY to Receive World Premiere at Traverse Festival 2017

Award-winning playwright Gary McNair returns to the Traverse Theatre after his sell-out hit A Gambler's Guide to Dying, and pioneering verbatim work Locker Room Talk, with the World Premiere of Letters to Morrissey, presented by the Traverse Theatre Company in association with Tron Theatre, as part of Traverse Festival 2017.

Traverse Theatre Announces Associate Director Gareth Nicholls

The Traverse Theatre is delighted to announce that award-winning theatre director Gareth Nicholls will be joining the Company's artistic team as Associate Director from 8 May.

A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING Launches 2017 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to launch the 2017 Brits Off Broadway festival during Scotland Week with A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING, written and performed by Gary McNair and directed by Gareth Nicholls. Produced by Show And Tell, with support from Creative Scotland, Made In Scotland, and the Traverse Theatre, A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING begins performances on Tuesday, April 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 23.  Press Opening is Sunday, April 9 at 3:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Please note there is an added performance on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59thStreet, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 - $35 ($20 - $24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org. 

Traverse Announces New Associate Artist Gary McNair and Locker Room Talk Cast

The Traverse Theatre is delighted to announce that award-winning playwright Gary McNair will be joining the Company as a Traverse Associate Artist. Gary joins the Company's family of Associate Artists - a group of writers and directors who work closely with the theatre, sharing and supporting its commitment to new writing and talent development.

Traverse Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2017 Programme

Traverse Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2017 Programme

Traverse Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2017 Season

The Traverse announces its Spring/Summer 2017 season today, December 12. The work presented has been selected to directly address a mix of both long-existent and emergent social, political and technological challenges, and comes from some of the most exciting companies in the UK.

A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING Tours the UK and Comes to the Southwark Playhouse - Sunday 2 & Sunday 9 October

This monologue from the enigmatic Scottish performer tells the story of one boy's grandad who won a fortune betting on the 1966 football World Cup and, when diagnosed with cancer, gambled it all on living to see the year 2000. The performance, a story of what we live for and what we leave behind, was a sell-out success at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2015 delighting audiences of all generations with this extraordinary tale. The show has since enjoyed sell-out runs at the Adelaide Fringe in Australia and the prestigious Spoleto Festival in Charleston, USA. Following this UK tour, Gary will perform the show in New York in 2017.

Ruskin Group Theatre to Stage Los Angeles Premiere of A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING

Ruskin Group Theatre presents the Los Angeles Premiere of A GAMBLER'S GUIDE TO DYING, written by Gary McNair and directed by Paul Linke, opening March 4, 2016, and running Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm through April 29, 2016 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Traverse Theatre Sets Spring Season 2016

The Traverse announces its Spring season today (7 December 2015), featuring new work from Scotland and beyond. The Traverse is delighted to welcome back Michael Boyd to direct Right Now by Quebecois playwright, Catherine-Anne Toupin, in a translation by Chris Campbell.

Shoreditch Town Hall Adds Further Shows to Autumn Programme

Shoreditch Town Hall today announces further shows to its 2015 artistic programme, furthering its reputation as a venue for high quality, original theatre, performance, music and comedy. The announcement comes with the venue currently five weeks into a nine week run of ABSENT, a acclaimed commission from the internationally renowned pioneers of site responsive theatre, dreamthinkspeak. 

Sheffield Theatres Adds New Shows to Upcoming Season

A host of exciting new shows have been added to Sheffield Theatres' forthcoming season, including a special fundraising event with one of the country's most respected and recognised actors, Richard Wilson, a brand new musical about Tom Jones and a spectacular trilogy of plays on tour for the first time.  The new shows, already on sale to Centre Stage Members, go on sale to the general public on Saturday 12 September.

Shoreditch Town Hall Sets New Artistic Programme

Shoreditch Town Hall is proud to announce its most ambitious artistic programme yet, with a major commission from dreamthinkspeak, an exciting London Premiere from Kneehigh and the unveiling of its new 750-capacity Assembly Hall that is central to future programming at the Town Hall.

Porchlight's 2015 ICONS Gala to Tribute Elaine Stritch This Spring

Porchlight Music Theatre and Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the 2015 ICONS Gala will celebrate the legendary career of Elaine Stritch, Sunday, April 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, 505 N. Michigan Ave. The Gala will include performances from Chicago's leading divas in a tribute to one of Broadway's leading divas, Ms. Stritch, the presentation of the 2015 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago to director and teacher Dominic Missimi, and silent and live auctions. The fundraising gala will kick off Porchlight's 21st Anniversary of creating 'American Musicals. Chicago Style.' Proceeds from the event and its accompanying auction benefit Porchlight's educational programs and productions.

Traverse Theatre to Mark Referendum Week with Series of Plays and Events, Sept 16-20

The Traverse Theatre will mark Referendum Week (16-20 Sept) with a series of plays and events reflecting the spirit of the Referendum debate and offering a place for discussion and reflection.

Glasgow's First Annual Pun Contest Comes to the 02 ABC

Theatre-maker and pun lover Gary McNair is bringing Glasgow's first annual pun contest to the O2 ABC on Sunday 29 June at 7pm.

The Arches Kicks Off BEHAVIOUR 2013 Program Today

Collaborations with The National Theatre of Scotland and Tramway, as well as Arches Brick Award and Platform 18 winners, together with some of the very best interNational Theatre companies, will all feature as part of the 2013 BEHAVIOUR festival at the Arches, today, 3rd April - 11th May 2013.