Gyles Brandreth

ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.

Orange Tree Fundraiser Will Be Hosted By Gyles Brandreth For Primary Shakespeare Project
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

With Tom Littler's production of Twelfth Night currently in performances, Orange Tree Theatre has announced a special Shakespearean Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.

Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Pantomime Comes to Campus West
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Campus West has announced the return of its beloved annual  pantomime, this year it’s Sleeping Beauty, crafted by the dynamic duo Jonas Cemm and Joe Sargent  from JoJo Panto Scripts.

Video: Dame Maggie Smith Discusses Career with Kathleen Turner in Final Recorded Interview
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Watch a conversation between Maggie Smith, Kathleen Turner, and host Gyles Brandreth, recorded in April of 2021, which is believed to be Smith's final recorded interview. The pair discussed their stage and film work.

Judi Dench, Giles Terera and More Join A MARVELLOUS PARTY, a Celebration of Noel Coward's Life & Work
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Stars will gather in a charity gala performance at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024, to celebrate the enduring legacy of the internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, Sir Noël Coward.

Full Cast Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Pantomime ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2024

Full casting has been set for the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s 2024/2025 pantomime, Aladdin.

Two Dames Come to The Mill At Sonning in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Two of Britain's best-loved theatrical Dames are heading to The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the performances here!

MAGGIE & TED - ON AIR Comes to the Sarah Thorne Theatre This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

'Maggie & Ted - on Air' is one of three charity events being staged in Broadstairs this weekend. Star performers and writers are set to take the Sarah Thorne Theatre by storm on Saturday 13th July at 5:00pm.

Miriam Margolyes and Dame Judi Dench to Appear on Gyles Brandreth's New Podcast, ROSEBUD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 16, 2023

Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth launches his new podcast Rosebud on September 1 – St Giles’s Day. In this new series, Gyles will talk to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences.

Dame Judi Dench Comes to Edinburgh Playhouse This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Dame Judi Dench 'I Remember It Well' will provide a rare opportunity to see one of the world's best-loved actresses back on stage. Following multiple sell-out performances in London's West End, this one-off special live show comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse on 8th August and will see Dame Judi look back at a career spanning almost six decades.

Gyles Brandreth Announces National Tour with CAN'T STOP TALKING
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2023

Novelist, actor, ex MP, podcaster and best-selling biographer Gyles Brandreth just can’t stop talking as he returns to the stage this summer.

GOSH! IT'S GYLES & JUDI & ALL THE DAMES is Now Available to Stream
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

To celebrate his 75th birthday, and as a fun fundraiser for Great Ormond Street Hospital, Gyles Brandreth, with his friend Dame Judi Dench, has put together an event, with a potentially record-breaking number of theatrical Dames simultaneously on stage on Sunday 05 March.

Cast Announced For Gilbert & Sullivan's RUDDIGORE At Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2023

Victorian ghosts and a sensational cast are set to raise the roof of Wilton's Music Hall from 14th - 25th March in Peter Benedict's unmissable production of Gilbert & Sullivan's RUDDIGORE or The Witch's Curse.

Acting For Others Announces ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, Featuring Adjoa Andoh, Annette Badland, Jim Carter, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

Theatrical charity Acting for Others and The Ivy has announced the return of One Night Only at The Ivy on London Theatreland's West Street, on Sunday 4 December 2022.

Judi Dench Brings I REMEMBER IT WELL - THE CHRISTMAS EDITION to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

A special Christmas treat: Dame Judi Dench is back in the West End - on stage - in person for three shows only celebrating her incredible career - and Christmas!

Barry Cryer: A Celebration Comes to the Lyric Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022

Glittering array of stars gather to remember iconic talent in special one-off show on 13th June including Stephen Fry, Judi Dench, Bill Bailey, Harry Hill, Maureen Lipman, Barry Humphries and Stewart Lee, plus recorded tributes from the likes of Stephen Merchant, Sandi Toksvig, Emma Thompson & Lee Mack…

New Date and Final Casting Announced For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 2 At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

By popular demand an extra date has been added to the run of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2 at Park Theatre. A 3pm matinee on Tuesday 8th March was put on sale this morning and is the only date now available in the otherwise sold out run (except for £10 day seats released at 10am on show days).

Guests For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 2 Include Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Simon Callow, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

Park Theatre has today announced the full line up of almost 40 celebrities who will take to the Park200 stage this February and March – completely unrehearsed – to play the Inspector in a farcical whodunnit.

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 2, CLYBOURNE PARK, and More Set For Park Theatre's Spring 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2021

Almost 40 celebrities will take to the Park200 stage completely unrehearsed to play the Inspector in a brand new farcical whodunnit as part of a vital fundraiser for Park Theatre in February and March 2022.