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Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - Nov 27, 2024

The Shakespeare North Playhouse are taking audiences on an adventure into a timeless classic, in their production of Alice In Wonderland. However, instead of re-telling the famous story, writer Nick Lane and director Nathan Powell have re-invented the tale and given it a modern day twist.

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Reveal New Shows For 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres have announcd new productions for 2025, the first season by new Creative Director Nathan Powell. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: ALICE IN WONDERLAND In Rehearsal At Shakespeare North Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse has released photos from inside rehearsal for Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Nick Lane.

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

​​​​​​​Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced the full cast for Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Nick Lane, opening Friday 22 November until Saturday 5 January, with a national press night on Tuesday 26 November at 7pm.  

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced the creative team and title role casting for Alice in Wonderland, playing this festive season, opening Friday 22 November until Saturday 5 January, with a national press night on Tuesday 26 November.

Photos: First Look at the West End Transfer of BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

All new production photos have been released from James Graham’s new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s seminal TV drama, Boys from the Blackstuff.

Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - Apr 25, 2024

Following its sold out run in 2023, Boys from the Blackstuff has returned to Liverpool’s Royal Court, before the show transfers to the National Theatre in London and Garrick Theatre in the West End.

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF Will Transfer to the West End This June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited eight-week season at the Garrick Theatre, following runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court and the National’s Olivier Theatre. 

Review: HAUNTED SCOUSE, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - Feb 19, 2024

Following the success of plays including Yellow Breck Road and Ellen and Rigby, writer Gerry Linford returns to Liverpool’s Royal Court with the heartwarming comedy-drama Haunted Scouse.

Cherry Jones Will Lead THE GRAPES OF WRATH at The National Theatre; Summer 2024 Line-Up Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 23, 2024

The National Theatre has announced new productions for all three South Bank stages this summer: Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff and Mnemonic in the Olivier theatre and The Grapes of Wrath in the Lyttelton theatre, alongside the previously announced The Hot Wing King in the Dorfman theatre. 

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF Returns To Liverpool Before National Theatre Run
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

Following its acclaimed run at Liverpool's Royal Court last year, James Graham's powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's seminal TV show Boys from the Blackstuff is back for 2024.

Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills Will Show a Special 60th Anniversary Screening of Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023

Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills will present a Special 60th Anniversary Screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary horror-thriller, THE BIRDS, starring Tippi Hedren, on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Learn more about the screening and how to attend here!

Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah O'Hara - Sep 22, 2023

Sat in Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre last night, I watched what can only be described as one of the most magnificent theatre shows I have ever seen in my life. Boys From The Blackstuff brings Alan Bleasdale’s 1982 TV series to the stage in a phenomenal adaptation by Sherwood writer James Graham.

Cast Revealed For BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF at Royal Court Liverpool
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2023

40 years after Alan Bleasdale's ground-breaking television series was essential viewing, Stockroom and Liverpool's Royal Court are delighted to present an unmissable, powerful new adaptation by James Graham, writer of the hit BBC series Sherwood.

Cast Announced for THE LAST TESTAMENT OF LILLIAN BILOCCA
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017

Hull Truck Theatre and Hull UK City of Culture 2017 today announce the cast for the world premi re of The Last Testament of Lillian Bilocca, a new production written by Maxine Peake, with an original live score by folk's finest The Unthanks - especially for season four of Hull 2017.

Michael Starke Stars in Michael Wynne's Music Hall Show Celebrating Playhouse's 150th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016

A new entertainment by Michael Wynne, The Star, will mark Liverpool Playhouse's 150th anniversary this Christmas in honour of its origins as a Music Hall venue.

The Everyman & Playhouse to Present THE STAR
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 6, 2016

A new entertainment by Michael Wynne, The Star, will mark Liverpool Playhouse's 150th anniversary this Christmas in honour of its origins as a Music Hall venue. Directed by Philip Wilson, the production will feature Michael Starke. At the Everyman Associate Director Nick Bagnall's effervescent take on The Two Gentlemen of Verona sets the action in a colourful and musical 1960s. Desmond Barrit will appear alongside Maggie Steed as Mrs Malaprop in Sheridan's elegant comedy of manners The Rivals at the Playhouse.