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BRASSED OFF Comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

A new production of the much-loved modern classic Brassed Off opens at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre in August.

Cast Set For BRASSED OFF at The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and co-producers Theatre by the Lake in Keswick and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced the cast for this summer's production of the much-loved modern classic, Brassed Off. 

Review: THE REALNESS, The Big House
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 23, 2023

The Realness, directed by Maggie Norris, is “an urban musical” that tells the story of Jay Johnson, a man who has been released from prison. Determined to change for the better, Jay is working to try to stay straight, but soon finds himself being pulled back into the world that had sent him to prison in the first place.

The Big House Will Stage Reloaded Production of THE REALNESS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

The Big House will be producing the first remounting of the urban musical The Realness since its sold-out debut at Hackney Downs Studios in 2014.

MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT Will Have A Full Run At The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2023

The Wardrobe Ensemble, The Old Vic and Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced that their critically-acclaimed production of MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT will play Edinburgh's McEwan Hall from 3-27 August as part of the Underbelly programme at Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Cast Announced For UK Tour of MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

The Wardrobe Ensemble, The Old Vic and Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced full casting for MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT, which will play Bristol, Leicester, Cambridge, Salford, Birmingham, Worthing, Coventry, Exeter, Newbury and at The Old Vic, London from 14 February until 29 July 2023 as part of a UK tour, with further venues still to be announced.

Further Tour Dates Announced For 2023 UK Tour of MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2022

The Wardrobe Ensemble have today announced further tour dates for their stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's beloved stories about Mog the Forgetful Cat. In addition to the previously announced venues: The Old Vic, Bristol Old Vic, Curve Leicester, Lowry Salford, Belgrade Theatre Coventry and Exeter Northcott, the first ever stage adaptation of Mog will also play Birmingham Rep Theatre and Worthing Theatres in 2023, with further tour dates still to be announced.

Tobacco Factory Theatres Announce Cast for THE SNOW QUEEN This Christmas
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2022

Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol have announced their Christmas cast for The Snow Queen which runs at the venue from 1st of December 2022 to 15th of January 2023. The production is being co-produced with New International Encounter (NIE) and Cambridge Junction.

BRIEF ENCOUNTER Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

A new production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, has opened at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre – a co-production with Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BRIEF ENCOUNTER at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

Rehearsals are under way for a new production of Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer in a co-production with Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

Casting Announced For BRIEF ENCOUNTER at The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Casting has been announced for a new production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer in a co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Theatre by the Lake, Keswick.  

Photo Flash: London's Independent, Fringe & Alternative Theatres Celebrated at THE OFFIE AWARDS 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2020

Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held in the iconic Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre on Sunday 8 March 2020, the Off West End Awards once again celebrated the best of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London.

New Victory Theater Will Present the US Premiere of SNOW WHITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020

This is not your typical fairy tale. Making its U.S. Premiere at New Victory Theater from April 24 - May 3, 2020, Snow White is part play, part rollicking music-filled romp about the ridiculousness of vanity.

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Wilton's Music Hall
by Laura Fuller - Jan 31, 2020

Watermill Ensemble's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (directed by Paul Hart) offers up a wonderful reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most well-loved plays.

Casting Announced For ASSASSINS at the Watermill Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2019

Full casting has been announced for The Watermill Theatre's / Nottingham Playhouse forthcoming co-production of Assassins.

Alex Kingston to Star in Nottingham Playhouse's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE; Plus PINOCCHIO, HOLES, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 17, 2019

Nottingham Playhouse has unveiled the latest updates for its autumn/winter season, including the announcement of Pinocchio as the Neville Studio Christmas show.

BWW Review: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - May 18, 2019

F. Scott Fitzgerald was 26 years old when his short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was first published in Collier's Magazine. It tells the tale of Benjamin, a man born in unusual circumstances. Instead of growing old, he becomes younger, trapped into a body he doesn't recognise as his own and forced to experience his life backwards. 

Asolo Repertory Theatre and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory Announce 2019-20 Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2019

Asolo Repertory Theatre and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training have announced their 2019-20 seasons on March 25.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Musical Will Have World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2019

The world premiere of a new musical based on the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will play Southwark Playhouse this spring.

Casting Announced For World Premiere Of Musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2019

Casting announced for the world premiere of a brand new Celtic musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story.