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Review: THE FORSYTE SAGA, PARTS 1 & 2, Park Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Oct 21, 2024

The world premiere of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 'Irene' and Part 2 'Fleur' has been devised by Ashley Cook for Troupe Theatre, in association with Park Theatre, featuring a superbly talented cast of nine in a genuinely epic and stylish period production. Read our review!

Guest Blog: Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan on Adapting THE FORSYTE SAGA at the Park Theatre
by Guest Author - Oct 3, 2024

John Galsworthy’s classic story The Forsyte Saga has been newly dramatised for the stage in two parts for the Park Theatre, bringing the unheard female voices to the fore for the first time. Spanning 40 years from the last gasp of the Victorian age to the beginning of the roaring 1920s, this is an epic tale of sex, money and power.

Photos: THE FORSYTE SAGA in Rehearsal at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, will present the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

Fiona Hampton, Joseph Millson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst Will Lead THE FORSYTE SAGA World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Troupe and Park Theatre have announced initial casting for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy's seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

BWW Review: METAMORPHOSES, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Oct 7, 2021

Ambitious and never less than interesting, the 90 minutes all-through running time turns already gruesome material into a tougher watch that it need be.

Review Roundup: TOUCHING THE VOID in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019

Following critically acclaimed runs at the Bristol Old Vic, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Hong Kong Festival and on Tour in the UK Tom Morris' production of Touching the Void opened in the West End last night at the Duke of York's Theatre.

BWW Review: TOUCHING THE VOID, Duke of York's Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Nov 15, 2019

How can you possibly put Joe Simpson's account of his hellish mountaineering accident on stage? Curiosity alone might well draw in viewers for this new adaptation, which premiered last year at Bristol Old Vic a?' swiftly followed by awe as they see just how inventively writer David Greig and director Tom Morris have engineered the translation.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For TOUCHING THE VOID at the Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2019

Rehearsal images have today been released for the West End production Touching the Void. War Horse co-director Tom Morris' production of Touching the Void will open in the West End at the Duke of York's Theatre previewing from November 9th for a strictly limited season with an opening night of November 14th.

& JULIET Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Oct 28, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From highly anticipated musicals to mountaineering and Welsh apocalypse, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: Actors Prep for TOUCHING THE VOID
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2019

Get a peek at the cast in training on an ice wall ahead of the West End production Touching The Void.

Casting Announced For The West End Transfer Of Bristol Old Vic's TOUCHING THE VOID
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2019

Casting has today been announced for Touching The Void. Following critically acclaimed runs at the Bristol Old Vic, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Hong Kong Festival and on Tour in the UK Tom Morris' production of Touching the Void will see original cast members Fiona Hampton, Patrick McNamee and Josh Williams return to the show, joined by Angus Yellowlees. The show will open in the West End at the Duke of York's Theatre previewing from November 9th for a strictly limited season with an opening night of November 14th.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For Oliver Chris's RALEGH: THE TREASON TRIAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast of Ralegh: The Treason Trial, compiled, edited, dramatized and directed by Oliver Chris. A verbatim account of what played out on that extraordinary November morning in 1603, the production has been compiled and edited from sources present at the trial itself. It will premiere in Winchester Great Hall from Friday 16 November, the location of the original trial 415 years ago, before opening in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on Saturday 24 November for a limited one week run.

BWW Review: TOUCHING THE VOID, Bristol Old Vic
by Kerrie Nicholson - Sep 19, 2018

Continuing their thrilling Year Of Change, Bristol Old Vic brings an epic tale of survival to the stage for the first time as Tom Morris directs a breathtakingly inventive adaptation of Touching the Void.

Bristol Old Vic And Lyceum Edinburgh Announce Casts For Double Co-Productions TWELFTH NIGHT and TOUCHING THE VOID
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2018

Casting for both Touching the Void and Twelfth Night was announced today, heralding the first two-production partnership between leading regional theatrical powerhouses, Bristol Old Vic and The Lyceum, Edinburgh.

BWW Interview: John Hopkins Talks MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Rona Kelly - Mar 29, 2018

2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the Rose Theatre Kingston. Part of the celebrations sees Much Ado About Nothing take centre stage, directed by Simon Dormandy. Having played the role of Claudio early in his career, John Hopkins returns to the play to take on the role of Benedick. With rehearsals underway, John spoke to us about the darkness of the play, dream jobs and dancing.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals for WINTER HILL at Octagon Theatre Bolton
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2017

Octagon Theatre Bolton have released rehearsal images for the forthcoming World Premiere of Winter Hill, the new play from internationally acclaimed playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, author of the Olivier award winning Our Country's Good and most recently Jefferson's Garden.

Full Cast Announced for Timberlake Wertenbaker's WINTER HILL at the Octagon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017

Octagon Theatre Bolton has announced full casting for their forthcoming world premiere production of Timberlake Wertenbaker's new play Winter Hill.

Octagon Theatre Bolton to Stage Premiere of WINTER HILL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017

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THE PLAGUE, RICHARD III, and More Announced for Arcola Theatre's 2017 Spring/Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017

Arcola Theatre has just announced their 2017 spring/summer season.