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Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford. 

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which begins its major UK and Ireland tour on 5 September 2024 at the New Wimbledon Theatre. 

WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.

National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024

The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

London Classic Theatre Extends UK and Ireland Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2023

London Classic Theatre has announced fourteen further venues for its smash-hit UK and Ireland tour. Abigail's Party extends its run for three months until 7 October.

ABIGAIL'S PARTY Comes to The Everyman This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

It was 1977, the year of skin-tight polyester, the Queen's Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze and Angela Rippon danced with Morecambe & Wise.

Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Theatre Royal Winchester
by Imogen Usherwood - Mar 3, 2023

This new production proves that Mike Leigh's classic black comedy is still as sharp and devastating as ever

Full Cast Announced for ABIGAIL'S PARTY UK & Ireland Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2023

The renowned London Classic Theatre have announced the full cast for their UK and Ireland tour of Mike Leigh’s classic comedy, Abigail’s Party. 

London Classic Theatre Announce Cast For UK Tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2023

London Classic Theatre has announced the full cast for their UK tour of Mike Leigh's classic comedy, Abigail's Party. Michael Cabot, the founder and artistic director of London Classic Theatre, directs Rebecca Birch (Beverly), Jo Castleton (Susan), Alice De-Warrenne (Angela), George Readshaw (Tony) and Tom Richardson (Laurence). 

Photos: London Classic Theatre Presents A New UK Tour of BOEING, BOEING
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022

London Classic Theatre presents a new UK tour of Marc Camoletti’s BOEING BOEING. Michael Cabot directs Nathalie Barclay (Gabriella), Jo Castleton (Bertha), Isabel Della-Porta (Gloria), Jessica Dennis (Gretchen), John Dorney (Bernard) and Paul Sandys (Robert) in a translation by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for the UK Tour of BOEING BOEING
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022

All new rehearsal images have been released for Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing. The production opens at Lighthouse Poole on 19 May, before touring to Mold, Bath, Eastbourne, Bury St Edmunds, Derby, Guildford, Malvern, Cambridge and Winchester, with press night 25th May at Theatre Clewyd, concluding at Darlington from 26-30 July 2022.

UK Tour and Full Cast Announced for BOEING BOEING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

Get all the information, tour dates and ticket info on the new UK tour of Marc Camoletti’s BOEING BOEING. Michael Cabot directs Nathalie Barclay (Gabriella), Jo Castleton (Bertha), Isabel Della-Porta (Gloria), Jessica Dennis (Gretchen), John Dorney (Bernard) and Paul Sandys (Robert) in a translation by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans.

WAR HORSE--An Unmissable Theatrical Feat--Must Close in Hong Kong Today, June 2
by Oliver Oliveros - Jun 1, 2019

After a week of extended performances, the second UK and international touring company of the Tony-Award winning play WAR HORSE must close its Hong Kong leg today, June 2, 2019, at the Lyric Theatre of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts--the venue was packed to the rafters when we watched it last Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

BWW Review: WAR HORSE at HKAPA
by Rachel Wong - May 14, 2019

Seen by over 8 million people worldwide, in 97 towns and cities across 11 countries, the National Theatre production of War Horse has finally arrived in Hong Kong on 10th May!

WAR HORSE Gallops Into Hong Kong--The Only Asian Stop in Its First International Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 17, 2019

The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically-acclaimed 2007 stage production of 'War Horse,' which inspired Steven Spielberg's 2011 war drama film of the same name, extends its limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai). Tickets to the performances from May 10 to June 2, 2019, are now on sale at HKTicketing.com.

The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2018

The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

War Horse Returns to the National Theatre Marking the Centenary of Armistice Day
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018

War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel, a remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship, will return to the National Theatre 11 years after its NT debut for a limited run in November 2018. War Horse at the NT marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought World War I to an end.

National Theatre Announces New Casting for Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018

New casting announced for the new National Theatre season. Full cast has been announced for Brian Friel's Translations including Colin Morgan and Ciaran Hinds, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Eric Kofi Abrefa and Thalissa Teixeira join Vanessa Kirby in the cast of Julie, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Sam Mendes directs The Lehman Trilogy, a co-production with Neal Street Productions, cast includes Adam Godley, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale. Full casting is announced for the award winning An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, transferring to the National Theatre in a co-production with the Orange Tree Theatre. The NT will tour to 30 venues in 27 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, for a total of 83 playing weeks over the next year. Rufus Norris' Macbeth to tour to 18 venues across the UK and Ireland from autumn 2018. War Horse returns to the National Theatre marking the centenary of Armistice Day.

National Theatre's WAR HORSE UK Tour Launches Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017

Rehearsals began this week for the 34-strong cast of a major tour UK tour of the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, which begins performances on 15 September 2017 (with press night on 3 October) at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and continues on a 15 city tour until February 2019.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Touring Company of WAR HORSE
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017

Rehearsals began this week for the 34-strong cast of a major tour UK tour of the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, which begins performances on 15 September 2017 (with press night on 3 October) at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and continues on a 15 city tour until February 2019. Scroll down for photos of the cast at their first day of rehearsals!