Review: SHAKESPEARE'S R&J, Reading Rep
by Jess Ashley - Oct 17, 2023
Joe Calarco’s electrifying interpretation of the legendary star-crossed lovers is nothing short of excellence. While mainly recited in its original Shakespearean form, Calarco brings a fresh take on the tragedy, through a modern setting and intertwining of a queer narrative.
Photos: First Look At SHAKESPEARE'S R&J At Reading Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco’s queer play Shakespeare’s R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Reading Rep Theatre
by Imogen Usherwood - Dec 6, 2022
This small-scale production chimes with the spirit of Christmas in the Cratchit house by making the most of everything it has to create plenty of good cheer.
'This is only the beginning!' West End Winners Announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2022
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 20, 2022
After a virtual ceremony in 2020 and a pandemic-induced silence in 2021, The Stage Debut Awards have finally returned in all their glitz and glamour the day before the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Stage veterans and shooting starlets gathered to celebrate their debuts and, after a nationwide minute of silence at eight sharp, Susan Wokoma kicked off the festivities.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For HELP! WE ARE STILL ALIVE at Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
Following their sold-out smash-hit with Sondheim’s ‘Anyone Can Whistle’ at Southwark Playhouse earlier this year, The Grey Area Theatre Company in association with Seven Dials Playhouse presents the world premiere of the musical Help! We Are Still Alive at Seven Dials Playhouse. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Photos: In Rehearsal for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Starring DRAG RACE Star Divina De Campo
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2022
Leeds Playhouse and HOME Manchester have today shared exclusive behind the scenes pictures of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK icon Divina De Campo and South African actor, musician and physical performer Elijah Ferreira in rehearsals for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, opening in Leeds on 2 April before transferring to Manchester on 27 April.
SAFE Streams Online From the Hackney Empire Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2021
A thrilling new filmed production of ‘Safe’ performed by an out-LGBTQ cast, created and directed by Alexis Gregory, is being made available free-to-watch online from Monday April 19.
Full Casting Announced For Reading Rep's Double Bill Of LOCKER ROOM TALK and SAFE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2019
Reading Rep Theatre and A Girl Called Stephen today announce the full casts for their double bill coproduction of verbatim plays Locker Room Talk by Gary McNair, and Safe by Alexis Gregory. For Locker Room Talk, Christie O'Carroll directs Sasha Clarke (Actor 1), Emily Joh Miller (Actor 2), Sivan Raphaelly (Actor 3), and Tilda Wickham (Actor 4). Annie Kershaw directs Joshua Asare (Samuel), Sasha Clarke (Alecia), Elijah Ferreira (Jack), and Emily Joh Miller (Tami) in Safe.