Helen Eastman

ANIMAL FARM Comes to the Greenwich Theatre in June

Creation Theatre will present George Orwell’s classic political fable in an adaptation bristling with satire. The animals have thrown off their human oppressors, but a new political elite are rising, and want to make Animal Farm ‘great again’. But at what cost?

English Touring Opera Performs Two New Productions This Autumn

English Touring Opera (ETO) explores themes of love, power and how the two interact for its Autumn tour, presenting two brand-new productions of Monteverdi’s The Coronation of Poppea and Rossini’s Cinderella. 

Reading Rep Theatre Reveals Details of 2023/24 Season

Reading Rep Theatre has today announced details of their 2023/24 Season, which will go on sale on Monday 19 June at 12pm.

Reading Rep Celebrates Success Of Schools and Libraries Tour of THE RUMBLE UNDER THE RUG

Reading Rep Theatre has celebrated the success of the libraries and schools tour of their new production of The Rumble Under the Rug, which has been created in partnership with Reading Libraries and is directed and written by Helen Eastman, after sell-out successes at Reading Rep with Alby the Penguin Saves Christmas, and Alby the Penguin Saves the World.

Cast & Creatives Revealed For the World Premiere of THE RUMBLE UNDER THE RUG

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of The Rumble Under the Rug, which is in partnership with Reading Libraries and will be directed and written by Helen Eastman after sell-out successes at Reading Rep with Alby the Penguin Saves Christmas, and Alby the Penguin Saves the World.

Reading Rep Theatre Announces ALBY THE PENGUIN SAVES THE WORLD

Reading Rep Theatre today announces the return of Reading's favourite penguin Alby the Penguin Saves the World written and directed by Helen Eastman. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ALBY THE PENGUIN SAVES THE WORLD

All new rehearsal photos were released for the return of Reading’s favourite penguin Alby the Penguin Saves the World written and directed by Helen Eastman, following the sell-out success of Alby the Penguin saves Christmas, in partnership with Reading Libraries, which runs at Reading Rep Theatre from 6 April until 18 April. It’s a magical and meaningful adventure for kids aged 3-6.

Reading Rep Theatre Launches With Reading Rep: Reborn - An Opening Night Gala Celebrating Reading And Its Cultural Future

The event will       mark the official opening of Reading Rep's new cultural arts hub, following a two-year build and fundraising campaign which raised over £1 million to build the new theatre.

Reading Rep Theatre Announces Reading Rep: Reborn Season in New Theatre

Reading Rep Theatre, led by Founding Artistic Director Paul Stacey and Executive Director Nick Thompson, today announces its opening season Reading Rep: Reborn in the company's new permanent home in Reading - classic stories reimagined, a company rejuvenated, and a cultural hub revitalised

United Players Presents SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS

United Players will present the North American première of She Sells Sea Shells by Helen Eastman and directed by Sarah Rodgers.

Reading Fringe Festival Goes Digital

Reading Fringe Festival will return this summer in a new digital format after it received vital funding.

CBeebies Favourite IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE Celebrates Its 10th Birthday With Second UK Theatre Tour In 2020

Celebrating its 10th Birthday, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live will be back on stage in 2020, with a second major tour of UK theatres, opening at the Ashcroft Theatre in Croydon on 8 April. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage.

Reading Rep Theatre Announces World Premiere Of Helen Eastman's THE NUTCRACKER

Reading Rep Theatre today announces the world première of Helen Eastman's The Nutcracker, a brand-new musical adaption of the classic tale for all the family. The production opens at Reading Studio from 20 December, with previews from 17 December, and runs until 23 December 2019.

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW REVIEW: SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS, Underbelly Cowgate

Mary Anning is just 12 years old when she finds an ichthyosaur skeleton on a Lyme Regis beach. It's the first find of its kind in the 1800s. Helen Eastman tells this forgotten story:

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Announces First London Dates At The Hackney Empire

This Spring 2019, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live begins a first ever tour of UK theatres with a brand-new show and will play at the Hackney Empire on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2019. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage.

BING LIVE Comes To The Epstein Theatre This March

Calling all "Bingsters"! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show!

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE to Embark on First Major UK Theatre Tour

This February 2019, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live begins a first ever tour of UK theatres with a brand-new show. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage. Tickets go on sale on 17 October.

BING LIVE! Comes To The Epstein Theatre In March

Calling all "Bingsters"! Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Bing Live! will visit Liverpool's Epstein Theatre on Tue 19 - Wed 20 March as part of a major UK tour through to April 2019, and tickets are on-sale now!

BING LIVE Comes To London As Part Of Major UK Tour

Calling all "Bingsters"! Bing and his friends are on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Bing Live! premiered at the Alban Arena in June to critical and public acclaim and will play its first London dates at Greenwich Theatre on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 October.

The BAFTA Award-Winning CBeebies Children's TV Show Returns to the Stage with a New Show and its First Major UK Theatre Tour IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

This February 2019, the smash-hit In the Night Garden Live begins a first ever tour of UK theatres with a brand-new show. Take a spectacular journey into the magical world of In the Night Garden and experience the UK's favourite family show with all the enchanting characters magically brought to life on stage. Tickets go on sale on 17 October with the opportunity to register for presale from today.