BWW Review: PERSUASION, Rose Theatre
First seen back in 2017 at Manchester’s Royal Exchange, Jeff James and James Yeatman’s boldly modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s last novel Persuasion now makes a triumphant entrance at the Rose Theatre. It is often cited that Austen was ahead of her time and this adaptation throws away the concept of bonnets and breeches, to sweep the action firmly into the present day.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PERSUASION at Rose Theatre Kingston
All new rehearsal images have been released for James Yeatman’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, opening at Rose Theatre on 3 March 2022, with previews from 26 February and running until 19 March 2022. This production will then run at Alexandra Palace from 7 to 30 April 2022, followed by Oxford Playhouse from 4 to 14 May 2022.
Cast Announced For PERSUASION at Rose Theatre
Sasha Frost and Fred Fergus will star as Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth respectively in Jeff James and James Yeatman's adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, opening at Rose Theatre on 3 March 2022, with previews from 26 February and running until 19 March 2022.
Full Cast Announced For Bristol Old Vic's New Christmas Show ROBIN HOOD: THE LEGEND OF THE FORGOTTEN FOREST
Cast announced for Bristol Old Vic's new Christmas show with The Wardrobe Ensemble Bristol Old Vic today announced the cast for its brand-new Christmas production, teaming up with one of the city's most celebrated companies; multi-award-winning The Wardrobe Ensemble. Robin Hood: The Legend of the Forgotten Forest is a fresh spin on the legendary Christmas favourite and will be the next chapter in Bristol Old Vic's long-running and hugely popular series of blockbuster Christmas family shows.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Royal Court Theatre Announces Casting For PITY By Rory Mullarkey
Paul Bentall, Sandy Grierson, Helena Lymbery, Sophia Di Martino, Siobhan McSweeney, Francesca Mills, Abraham Popoola, Paul G Raymond and Dorian Simpson have been cast in the world premiere of Pity, by Rory Mullarkey. It is directed by Royal Court Associate Director (International) Sam Pritchard and will feature members of Fulham Brass Band.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Company of BRIGHTON ROCK
Rehearsals are well under way for the premiere of the Pilot Theatre and York Theatre Royal premiere of Tony-Award Nominee Bryony Lavery's(Frozen and Beautiful Burnout) new adaptation of Graham Greene's iconic 1938 novel of sin and redemption Brighton Rock.