Gregory Doran

Northern Ballet's ROMEO & JULIET Resumes UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

After delighting audiences in Leeds, Nottingham, Norwich, Sheffield and London in spring, Northern Ballets landmark revival of Romeo & Juliet embarks on the second leg of its UK tour this September.  

Construction Begins Next Week on The RSC's Holloway Garden Theatre; Cast Set For AS YOU LIKE IT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2024

Work on the construction of the RSC’s outdoor theatre, The Holloway Garden Theatre will commence on Monday 1 July.  Plus, casting has been announced for Shakespeare's As You Like It.

Northern Ballet's ROMEO & JULIET Comes to Sadler's Wells This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

Northern Ballet’s iconic revival of Romeo & Juliet comes to Sadler’s Wells this month! The production will open on Tuesday 28 May and run until Saturday 1 June. 

Northern Ballet's ROMEO & JULIET Comes to London Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Northern Ballet's revival of Romeo & Juliet comes to Sadler's Wells this May.   With glorious dancing and Prokofiev's timeless music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, audiences will be invited to rediscover the iconic love story like it's the very first time. 

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne, playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

2024 New Year Honours List Includes Emilia Clarke, Gregory Doran, Don Clark, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 30, 2023

King Charles has released the annual New Year Honours List, which features many notable members of the theatre community.

Northern Ballet's ROMEO AND JULIET Will Tour UK in 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 1, 2023

Northern Ballet will bring their award-winning Romeo & Juliet back to the stage in spring 2024 after an absence of over 16 years. 

RSC to Mark 400th First Folio Anniversary With New Podcast
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 8, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio with the launch of a new five-part podcast series hosted by Gregory Doran (RSC Artistic Director Emeritus).

BBC to Run Extensive Shakespeare Season to Celebrate 400th Anniversary of First Folio
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 11, 2023

The BBC is celebrating this extraordinary anniversary with an ambitious season of content across TV, Radio, BBC iPlayer & BBC Sounds exploring why, 400 years on, Shakespeare's relevance and influence is as strong as ever. A wealth of programming featuring major actors and leading experts, including new documentaries, performance, music, drama, comedy, news coverage and the best of the BBC archive, as well as special items on flagship BBC shows, will celebrate the man, his world and his timeless writing.

Catherine Mallyon to Step Down as RSC Executive Director
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 12, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that Catherine Mallyon will step down as Executive Director, leaving the Company at Christmas 2023, after eleven years in post. Catherine’s final day will be Friday 22 December. 

Theatre Director and Former RSC Artistic Director Michael Boyd Dies
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn that theatre director Michael Boyd has died from cancer. His career took him from training in Moscow to artistic directorships at the Tron Theatre Glasgow [1985-96] and the Royal Shakespeare Company, after joining as an Associate Director in 1996.

Review: CYMBELINE, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 12, 2023

Entertaining from first to last, this less well-known play sparkles for three hours and finishes with a heartfelt plea for harmony

Full Casts & Complete Lineup Set for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival has announced the complete principal casts, creative teams, and events planned for the previously announced summer season.

Photos: World Stage Premiere Of HAMNET Opens In The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023

Last night (Wednesday 12 April), the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions, in association with Hera Pictures, welcomed special guests to the world stage premiere of Hamnet, which opened its sold-out run in the newly restored Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. See photos from inside opening night!

Book Review: MY SHAKESPEARE - A DIRECTOR'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE FIRST FOLIO by Greg Doran
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 4, 2023

Doran’s latest book gives a revelatory and revolutionary breakdown of the canon in a way that works for both the professional and uninitiated.

RSC Announce Full Casting for Gregory Doran's CYMBELINE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 6, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced full casting for the upcoming production of Cymbeline, directed by RSC Artistic Director Emeritus Gregory Doran, which will run in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 22 April to Saturday 27 May 2023.

RSC Partners With TikTok For £10 Tickets to MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2022

Over 400 state school pupils from Barking and Dagenham have enjoyed an exclusive insight into the making-of the landmark theatrical adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. A targeted programme of insight sessions, in-school workshops and subsidized theatre tickets has been made possible through the RSC's partnership with TikTok.

Jennifer Kirby Will Lead THE MASSIVE TRAGEDY OF MADAME BOVARY at Jermyn Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced that Call The Midwife star, Jennifer Kirby will star in their forthcoming production of The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary! by Peepolykus co-artistic director John Nicholson - an irreverent and uproarious take on Gustave Flaubert's celebrated 1856 novel. 

A New Season of Shakespeare is Coming to the RSC In 2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

Erica Whyman, Acting Artistic Director, has announced details of the Royal Shakespeare Company's artistic programme for 2023.

Royal Shakespeare Company Appoints Daniel Evans And Tamara Harvey As Co-Artistic Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022

The RSC has announced that Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, will be the Co-Artistic Directors of the Royal Shakespeare Company taking up the post from June 2023.