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Offies Finalists Revealed as Awards Mark 15 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The finalists for the OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have been announced, as the UK’s foremost awards for independent theatre mark their 15th anniversary. Learn more here!

Mischief's MIND MANGLER Will Embark on UK Tour Following West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and BBC TV’s The Goes Wrong Show, are heading back out on tour with Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle. Learn more about when and where to catch the show here!

West End Premiere Of Mischief's MIND MANGLER Opens in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Get ready for the West End premiere of Mischief's Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle, a mind-bending new comedy starring Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. Don't miss this six-week season at the Apollo Theatre from March 14 to April 28, 2024.

MIND MANGLER to Play Final NYC Performance in January Before West End Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2023

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will play its final performance on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7PM.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIND MANGLER at New World Stages
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 20, 2023

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited 16-week engagement through March 3, 2024. Check out opening night photos from Mind Mangler here!

MIND MANGLER: A NIGHT OF TRAGIC ILLUSION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery & Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will launch digital lottery and rush policies. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: MIND MANGLER Company Is Getting Ready to Hit the Stage
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 7, 2023

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion is getting ready for the start of previews, which begin this Friday, November 10. Check out pics ad the company meets the press!

MIND MANGLER Releases $30 Tickets For First Few Preview Performances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2023

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion has released a limited number of $30 tickets for performances from November 10 – November 13.

Mischief's MIND MANGLER: A NIGHT OF TRAGIC ILLUSION Will Open Off-Broadway in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Following Mischief’s critically acclaimed Broadway run of Peter Pan Goes Wrong and the ongoing production of The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway, Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will begin performances on Friday, November 10 at New World Stages. Learn more about the play here!

Photos: First Look at Frantic Assembly's Production of Franz Kafka's METAMORPHOSIS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 14, 2023

Frantic Assembly is delighted to share production images for its electrifying new adaptation of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, a collaboration between BAFTA-nominated poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE (author of bestselling book My Name Is Why and soon to be published new poetry collection Let the Light Pour In – published by Canongate on 21 September) and Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director Scott Graham (Othello, Lovesong, Beautiful Burnout). 

Cast and Creative Team Revealed For METAMORPHOSIS at Theatre Royal Plymouth
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2023

Frantic Assembly has announced casting and the full creative team for its new adaptation of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, a collaboration between BAFTA nominated poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE  and Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director Scott Graham. 

Tour Dates Announced For Frantic Assembly's Adaptation of Franz Kafka's METAMORPHOSIS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Full tour dates have been announced for Frantic Assembly’s new adaptation of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, a collaboration between internationally celebrated poet, playwright and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE and Frantic Assembly’s Artistic Director Scott Graham (Othello, Lovesong, Beautiful Burnout).  

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For MEPHISTO (A RHAPSODY) at the Gate Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2019

Kirsty Housley directs MEPHISTO [A RHAPSODY], a searing contemporary response to the cult Klaus Mann novel, based on the real life story of Gustaf Gründgens whose dreams of fame led him to betray everything, and at the peak of his career, perform Faust for Hitler. Translated by Chris Campbell, Samuel Gallet's urgent new play asks, what would you sacrifice to do the right thing?

Gate Theatre Announces Casting for MEPHISTO and LAND WITHOUT DREAMS
by Marianka Swain - Sep 2, 2019

Casting is announced for two upcoming Gate Theatre productions: MEPHISTO [A RHAPSODY] and LAND WITHOUT DREAMS (LANDET UDEN DRØMME)

Photo Flash: Inside Orange Tree Theatre's New Play OUT OF WATER
by Julie Musbach - Apr 30, 2019

Lucy Briggs-Owen, Zoe West and Tilda Wickham appear in the new play Out of Water, about a lesbian couple expecting a baby, written by Zoe Cooper. It follows her hit play Jess and Joe Forever, which played at the Orange Tree in 2016 and Traverse in 2017 in a co-production with Farnham Maltings.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For OUT OF WATER at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2019

Lucy Briggs-Owen, Zoe West and Tilda Wickham lead the new play Out of Water, about a lesbian couple expecting a baby, written by Zoe Cooper. It follows her hit play Jess and Joe Forever, which played at the Orange Tree in 2016 and Traverse in 2017 in a co-production with Farnham Maltings. Guy Jones (Joe White's Mayfly) directs this joint commission between the OT and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The production is designed by Camilla Clarke, the lighting designer is Jess Bernberg, the Sound Designer & Composer is Helen Skiera and Casting Director is Matthew Dewsberry. There are over 900 £12.50 Under 30s tickets available throughout the run.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For The World Premiere Of THE LOVELY BONES at Royal & Derngate
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2018

The full cast and creative team have been confirmed for the world premiere of The Lovely Bones, one of the best-selling novels of the 21st century. Adapted for the stage by Bryony Lavery from Alice Sebold's story and directed by Melly Still, it will open at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 1 September 2018 before transferring to partner theatres Everyman Liverpool, Northern Stage, Newcastle and Birmingham Repertory Theatre. The show will also tour to The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

Royal Court Theatre Announces BODIES Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017

Lorna Brown, Brian Ferguson, Philip Goldacre, Salma Hoque, Justine Mitchell and Hannah Rae have been cast in Vivienne Franzmann's Bodies directed by Jude Christian.

Cast Announced for Alan Ayckbourn's HOUSE and GARDEN at The Watermill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2017

The Watermill Theatre announces the cast of Alan Ayckbourn's duo of comedies, House and Garden, two major productions at the heart of the theatre's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Tim Crouch Joins American Premiere of ADLER & GIBB at the Douglas
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017

Playwright, actor and director Tim Crouch will join the cast of the American premiere of "Adler & Gibb," a co-commission by Center Theatre Group with the Royal Court Theatre in London.