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Review: SUMMER 1954, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 28, 2025

Director James Dacre presents these two short dramas by Terence Rattigan under the banner title Summer 1954, the date when the action is set. An unusual pairing of these unshowy productions convey the intellectually astute and emotionally searing spirit of Rattigan’s writing.
Theatre503 Reveals New Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Theatre503 has announced Anthony Simpson-Pike as its new Artistic Director, succeeding Lisa Spirling who departs Theatre503 after eight years to join Stratford East as Artistic Director.
Review: SUMMER 1954, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Nov 1, 2024

Siân Phillips steals the evening in Theatre Royal Bath's twin-bill tribute to Terence Rattigan's one-act plays: lesser-known Table Number Seven, and The Browning Version ­– hailed by critics as 'a 70-minute masterpiece' when first performed at London's Phoenix Theatre in 1948.
Review Roundup: HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Here In America at Orange Tree Theatre. The play is written by David Edgar and directed by James Dacre. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the production.
Terence Rattigan's SUMMER 1954 Opens at Theatre Royal Bath in October Prior to a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Multiple award winners Siân Phillips, Nathaniel Parker and Lolita Chakrabarti lead an ensemble cast directed by James Dacre performing Terence Rattigan’s most personal one act masterpieces Table Number Seven (from Separate Tables) and The Browning Version, which are paired for the first time to capture one quietly momentous evening seventy years ago. Together, they present Rattigan as one of the great twentieth century chroniclers of the paradoxes of the human heart. 
Review: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre
by Louise Penn - Sep 24, 2024

David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the essentials - less Marilyn Monroe, more Marxism. See what our critic had to say.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY to Honor Inaugural Class of Nationals Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

The 24th Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway will honor the inaugural 2007 class of The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals. Learn more!
Cast Set For World Premiere of David Edgar's HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the world première of David Edgar's Here in America. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: Go Inside Press Night for RED SPEEDO At Orange Tree Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

See photos from inside press night of Red Speedo at Orange Tree Theatre. The cast including Finn Cole, Ciarán Owens, Parker Lapaine and Fraser James.
Nearly 12,000 People Attend Inaugural NEVILL HOLT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

Nearly 12,000 people attended the inaugural Nevill Holt Festival, celebrating a successful launch with 75% of attendees being first-timers.
Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Further Information For 2024 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced further information for its 2024 Autumn season. The season features world premières of David Edgar's Here in America and Hannah Khalil's adaptation of Treasure Island alongside a revival of Rajiv Joseph's Guards at the Taj and Jane Asher joining Oliver Ford Davies to star in Twelfth Night.
Nevill Holt Festival Will Launch in Summer 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2023

Nevill Holt has announced a new chapter in its award-winning history as it becomes Nevill Holt Festival, welcoming a lineup of internationally renowned artists to Leicestershire next June. Learn more about the festival here!
James Dacre Launches New Company - Living Productions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

Following a celebrated decade as Artistic Director at Royal & Derngate, James Dacre has announced the launch of a new production company – LIVING PRODUCTIONS – which will champion exceptional writers, composers, actors and creatives by developing and producing their work.
Arthur Miller's THE HOOK Comes to Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep. 
Arthur Miller's Unpublished Screenplay THE HOOK to be Presented at Brave New World Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present the American premiere of Arthur Miller’s unpublished screenplay, The Hook, adapted for the stage by Brooklyn-based writer Ron Hutchinson with UK director James Dacre, and directed by Claire Beckman, co-founder and producing artistic director of BNW Rep.
Musical Theatre Network, Mercury Musical Developments & Oxford Playhouse Announce BEAM2023 Participants
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Musical Theatre Network, Mercury Musical Developments and Oxford Playhouse has announced details of the 29 musicals that will be showcased in BEAM2023.  
Royal & Derngate, Northampton Announce New Artistic Director And Deputy CEO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2023

Royal & Derngate, Northampton, has just announced the appointment of Jesse Jones as its new Artistic Director. In an exciting period of renewal for the venue, the theatre has also appointed to a new role, Deputy CEO (Producing and Programming), which sees Holly Gladwell join Jesse and Chief Executive Jo Gordon, as part of the leadership team. 
Full Casting And Creative Team Announced For Tour of WUTHERING HEIGHTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

Full casting and creative team have been announced for WUTHERING HEIGHTS the brand-new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel, opening at Royal & Derngate, Northampton from 24 April - 6 May, with a national press night on Friday 28 April ahead of a UK tour, playing Oxford, London, Coventry and Newcastle.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of UNEXPECTED TWIST
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

Production photos have been released for The Children’s Theatre Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton’s co-production of Unexpected Twist. It will opened at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 11 February 2023 and will be embarking on a National Tour from 28 February 2023.
Full Cast Announced For UNEXPECTED TWIST UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Full casting has been announced for The Children's Theatre Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton's co-production of Unexpected Twist. It will open at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 11 February 2023 before embarking on a National Tour from 28 February 2023.

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