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Video: DR. STRANGELOVE Trailer Ahead of Cinema Release Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live next month. Check out an all new trailer here!

ROBERT ICKE'S MANHUNT Full Cast Announced At Royal Court Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Casting has been announced for Robert Icke’s Manhunt. Written and directed by Icke, the world premiere marks his Royal Court debut and tells the story of Raoul Moat: the man at the heart of one of the most infamous manhunts of the century.

Full Cast Set for Robert Icke’s MANHUNT at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Robert Icke’s Manhunt at The Royal Court Theatre. The play tells the story of Raoul Moat: the man at the heart of one of the most infamous manhunts of the century. Learn more!

DR. STRANGELOVE Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live. Learn more about when to catch this show in theaters here!

OEDIPUS Adds Matinee For Under 30s With £10 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

An additional performance has been added specifically for under 30s with all tickets at £10 for the West End run of the critically acclaimed Oedipus. Learn more here!

Review: DR. STRANGELOVE, Noel Coward Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Oct 30, 2024

New stage version of Stanley Kubrick's black comedy lands with as much force today as it did in cinemas 60 years ago

Review: OEDIPUS, Wyndham's Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 16, 2024

Flashback to a dreary Thursday evening in mid-January. Not exactly prime time for prestigious announcements. We were at a show, relaxing on our sofa, or having one last drink before heading home when phones started vibrating left and right. Out of the blue, apparently randomly, two different productions of Sophocles’ most buzzy tragedy were announced.

Photos: Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, and More Star In OEDIPUS West End
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024

See first look photos of the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles including Mark Strong, Leslie Manville & More.

Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.

Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.

Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

As rehearsals began this  week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced. 

Full Cast Set For OEDIPUS Starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Ian McKellen in PLAYER KINGS?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 12, 2024

Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays, Player Kings is now open at the Noël Coward Theatre. Ian McKellen plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke. A divided country, leadership crumbling, corruption in the air. 

PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

Ian McKellen-led Player Kings, adapted and directed by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 is to go on a UK tour following its West End run.

Tickets On Sale This Week For OEDIPUS at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

New artwork has been released, and the ticket on-sale date has been announced for the strictly limited West End run of Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles.

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Toheeb Jimoh and Richard Coyle Join Ian McKellen in Robert Icke's Production of PLAYER KINGS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for Player Kings, adapted by Robert Icke from William Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.

Full Cast Set For Juliet Stevenson-Led THE DOCTOR at Park Ave Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2023

Park Avenue Armory has announced the full ensemble for the North American premiere of Robert Icke’s critically acclaimed production The Doctor. 

Review: PRIVATE LIVES, Donmar Warehouse
by Gary Naylor - Apr 14, 2023

Fine performances and a good helping of laughs, but the violence throws a wet blanket over the fun

THE DOCTOR Starring Juliet Stevenson to Begin Performances in June at Park Avenue Armory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

This summer, Park Avenue Armory will stage the North American premiere of Robert Icke's multi-award-winning West End hit, The Doctor. See how to purchse tickeets!