Griff Rhys Jones

Review: NINA CONTI: WHOSE FACE IS IT ANYWAY?, Apollo Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 4, 2025

If you wander down to the junction of ventriloquism and improv, there’s a chance you’ll meet Nina Conti standing there with her new show.

Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!

Amando Iannucci and Sean Foley Seek Shape-Shifting Comic Actor for DR. STRANGELOVE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 16, 2023

In an interview with BBC News, Sean Foley said: “They’ve got to be a great comic actor, of which we have very many. They’ve got to be of that shape-shifting kind of quality.'

Stage Production of Stanley Kubrick's DR. STRANGELOVE to Open in London in Autumn 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

Stanley Kubrick's iconic work will be adapted for the first time ever, when a world premiere stage production of his timeless classic Dr. Strangelove opens in the West End in Autumn 2024.

Griff Rhys Jones' THE CAT'S PYJAMAS Will Tour to Bradford Upon Avon
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2023

Multi award-winning comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter Griff Rhys Jones is set to embark on his next national stand-up tour this summer with his much-anticipated, brand-new show 'The Cat's Pyjamas'. 

Tour Announced For The Premiere of WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.  

BWW Review: AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 1, 2022

Retirement concerns and empty-nest syndrome will be familiar issues to many and are ripe for both exploration and satire. Despite these juicy subjects, Belinda Lang’s adaptation of Gérald Sibleyras and Jean Dell’s comedy An Hour And A Half Late, has amusing moments, but fails to make a lasting impression.

Photos: Check Out All New Photos of the Hackney Empire Auditorium as Part of its 120th Birthday Celebrations
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

Brand new images have been released of the iconic Hackney Empire Auditorium, as part of the venue's 120th birthday celebrations.

Griff Rhys Jones and Janie Dee to Star in AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE Coming to Theatre Royal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2022

Peter Wilson, Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Sam Julyan have announced that Olivier Award winners Griff Rhys Jones and Janie Dee will star in An Hour and a Half Late at Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 March 2022.

Theatre Royal Brighton New Season Has Been Announced
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 30, 2021

Theatre Royal Brighton’s new What’s On Guide is out now! The season goes on general sale on 30 November 2021. Packed with top quality entertainment, the line-up has a fabulous choice of shows from musicals to dramas and ballet to opera.

Hackney Empire Announces Celebrations for 120th Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2021

Hackney Empire has announced that the beginning of a year of special shows and events to mark the theatre’s 120th anniversary year will launch on Thursday 9 December 2021, with a celebration and birthday cake, cut on stage by the venue’s Patron and iconic Pantomime Dame Clive Rowe.

Griff Rhys Jones and Janie Dee Will Star In AN HOUR AND A HALF LATE At Theatre Royal Bath Next February
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021

The devastatingly funny portrait of a couple whose five minutes of candid conversation launches an outpouring of emotions, home truths, wine, nibbles and anarchy is by Gerald Sibleyras with Jean Dell and is adapted and directed by Belinda Lang.

WHAT A CARVE UP! Extends Until 2 December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have today announced that following overwhelming critical and public acclaim their digital co-production of Henry Filloux-Bennett's reimagining of Jonathan Coe's critically acclaimed satirical novel, What a Carve Up!, has been extended until 2 December.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For the Digital Production of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2020

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have today released the official trailer for the digital world premiere of Henry Filloux-Bennett’s online play What A Carve Up!, based on Jonathan Coe’s critically acclaimed satirical novel.

Celia Imrie, Jonathan Bailey, Samuel Barnett and More Join The Cast Of Digital Production Of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2020

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have today announced the full cast for the digital world premiere of Henry Filloux-Bennett's online play What A Carve Up!, based on Jonathan Coe's critically acclaimed satirical novel.

Alfred Enoch Joins The Cast Of Digital Production Of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2020

How To Get Away With Murder and Harry Potter star Alfred Enoch is the latest cast member to be announced for the digital world premiere of Henry Filloux-Bennett's online play What A Carve Up!, based on Jonathan Coe's critically acclaimed satirical novel.

Sir Derek Jacobi, Sharon D. Clarke, and Stephen Fry Lead Digital Production Of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2020

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have announced initial casting for the world premiere of Henry Filloux-Bennett's online play What A Carve Up!, based on Jonathan Coe's critically acclaimed satirical novel.

theSpaceUK Announces Virtual Festival, Online@theSpaceUK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2020

One festival, Three Weeks, Eighty Shows - driven by theSpaceUK's new writing ethos all shows are original work and have been written during lockdown.

Juliet Stevenson, Ruth Jones, Michael Palin, Gyles Brandreth & More to Take Part in the WONDERLAND CHALLENGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020

Brad Shaw today launched the Wonderland Challenge, in which 165 actors and voice artists have come together to record Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, with each performer reading one minute of the novel. Those involved include Gyles Brandreth, Ruth Jones, Juliet Stevenson, Michael Palin and Harriet Walter.

New Script-Reading Company RoughHewn to Provide Dramaturgical Support for Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019

A new script-reading service has been set up to offer dramaturgical support to playwrights of all experience levels, providing a resource in short supply. Founded in 2019 by two directors and dramaturgs, Tamar Saphra and Tommo Fowler, RoughHewn work with writers to shape, focus and develop their plays.