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The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association Announces Their Ninth Annual Meeting
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

The TSDCA Annual Meeting 2024 will gather sound designers and composers for a series of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and innovation in the industry.

John Carroll Lynch Will Lead Reading of New Play BULLETHEAD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2023

BULLETHEAD, a new play by Peter Macklin (Dinner At 40) will receive an industry reading on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 1:00pm and 4:30pm at the Marjorie Deane Little Theater. Learn more about the reading here!

Alun Armstrong and Marlene Sidaway Will Lead TO HAVE AND TO HOLD at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast for Richard Bean’s uproarious new comedy, To Have and To Hold. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!

Rupert Everett Will Lead UK Tour of A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023

BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Rupert Everett will star in John Mortimer's celebrated autobiographical play A Voyage Round My Father, which will open at Theatre Royal Bath, with performances from 28 September, before embarking on a UK tour. Learn more about the full cast here!

Review: THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY, Finborough Theatre
by Louise Penn - Jun 16, 2023

A pub theatre in Earl's Court turns into a Quaker Meeting House for Naomi Wallace and Marcus Rediker's intriguing play The Return of Benjamin Lay, which takes the true story of a farmer, sailor, and abolitionist who stands just 4 feet tall and makes his passion for equality universal.

Mark Povinelli Will Star In THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY at the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

The world premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay will bring to life the revolutionary mind and the remarkable tale of an utterly impossible man, for a limited four-week run at the Finborough Theatre this summer. 

Robin Aren Productions Presents VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE By Christopher Durang
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced the Robin Aren Productions presentation of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, staged Thursday, March 16, thru Sunday, March 19, at Bay Street Theater.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN Extended Through December 29 At Palm Beach Dramaworks
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

On the strength of rave reviews and nightly standing ovations, Palm Beach Dramaworks is extending the run of Reginald Rose's classic Twelve Angry Men. Three performances have been added, with the possibility of more.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN Opens At Palm Beach Dramaworks On December 9
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022

The strengths and flaws of the American jury system are laid bare – as are the prejudices and social attitudes of those standing in judgment – in Reginald Rose's classic Twelve Angry Men, which opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on December 9 (8pm). Performances continue through December 24, with specially priced previews on December 7 and 8 (7:30pm). J. Barry Lewis directs.  

Photos: First Look at Timothy Hutton, Lisa Dwan & More in THE SEX PARTY at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory is presenting the world première of Terry Johnson's The Sex Party. Four couples gather in a suburban London home for an evening of wine, cheese, and more intimate pleasures. Some are curious, some are more familiar, and one is rather unexpected. Get a first look at photos here!

Amanda Ryan Joins The Company Of The World Première Of Terry Johnson's THE SEX PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Amanda Ryan joins the company as Magdalena for the world première of Terry Johnson's The Sex Party – joining the previously announced Will Barton (Tim), Lisa Dwan (Gilly), John Hopkins (Jake), Timothy Hutton (Jeff), Jason Merrells (Alex), Pooya Mohseni (Lucy), Molly Osborne (Hetty) and Kelly Price (Camilla). Amanda Donohoe has had to withdraw for personal reasons.

Leah Harvey, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Alfred Enoch & Martha Plimpton to Star in AS YOU LIKE IT @sohoplace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2022

Nica Burns has announced a new production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, directed by Josie Rourke, starring Leah Harvey as Rosalind, Rose Ayling-Ellis as Celia, Alfred Enoch as Orlando and with Martha Plimpton in the role of Jaques.

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Full Cast For The World Première of Terry Johnson's THE SEX PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full casting for the world première of Terry Johnson's The Sex Party – Johnson directs Will Barton (Tim), Amanda Donohoe (Magdalena), Lisa Dwan (Gilly), John Hopkins (Jake), Timothy Hutton (Jeff), Jason Merrells (Alex), Pooya Mohseni (Lucy), Molly Osborne (Hetty) and Kelly Price (Camilla).

Menier Chocolate Factory Announces Reopening with New Season For 2022/2023
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced programming for its Autumn 2022/Spring 2023 season. Learn more about the full season here!

Photos: First Look at THE SNAIL HOUSE at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

Production photos are released for the world premiere of The Snail House.  Written and directed by Richard Eyre, The Snail House officially opens on 14 September and runs until 15 October.  

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE SNAIL HOUSE at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022

Rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of The Snail House.  Written and directed by Richard Eyre, this new production will run from 7 September until 15 October.  

Hampstead Theatre Announces the Full Cast and Creative Teams for THE SNAIL HOUSE and RAVENSCOURT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 15, 2022

Hampstead Theatre ihas just announced the full cast and creative teams for The Snail House and Ravenscourt which open this September.

BLOODY DIFFICULT WOMEN Announces Edinburgh Festival Run
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022

Wind of Change, in association with Cahoots Theatre Company, today announce the run of Tim Walker's Bloody Difficult Women at the Assembly Rooms for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022. Bloody Difficult Women will be running at the Ballroom at the Assembly Rooms from 3 to 28 August 2022, following an extended run at Riverside Studios this Spring.

Cast and Creative Announced For WOLF CUB At Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022

Hampstead Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the UK premiere of Wolf Cub, running at Hampstead Downstairs from 8 April until 7 May. 

Tim Walker's New Play BLOODY DIFFICULT WOMEN At Riverside Studios Extends Until April 2
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

Wind of Change, in association with Cahoots Theatre Company, today announces an extension of the world première run of Tim Walker's Bloody Difficult Women. The production, which charts the events behind the court case Gina Miller brought against Theresa May in 2016 and what has ensued, will extend for one week only and now run until April 2.