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REVIEW: Emma Rice’s adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS Is A Clear And Captivating Expression of Emily Brontë’s Gothic Novel.
by Jade Kops - Feb 4, 2025

Told as a mythic legend, Emma Rice’s (adaptor and director) adaptation of Emily Brontë’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS is captivating combination of storytelling, music and movement.  Following on from UK and US seasons, this co-production from A National Theatre, Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic an York Theatre Royal, has its Australian Premiere. 

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Opens in Sydney This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Emma Rice's critically acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights has arrived in Sydney, playing an exclusive and limited season. Learn more about the show here!

Photos: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Production photos have been released for Bristol Old Vic's Christmas spectacular, The Little Mermaid. Check out the new photos and learn more about this production here!

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Comes to Sydney in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Emma Rice's critically acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights will play an exclusive and limited season in Sydney in 2025.Learn more about the show here!

Bristol Old Vic Reveals Casts For Two Productions This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

Bristol Old Vic has announced the casts for not one, but two productions for the festive season. Learn more about the two shows here!

Full Cast Set For the Royal Shakespeare Company's THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of The School for Scandal.  Directed by Tinuke Craig, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between Saturday 2 July – Friday 6 September. 

Full Cast Set For the RSC'S THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 5 June – 7 September.  

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2023

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!

Wise Children Presents WUTHERING HEIGHTS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's WorldStage Series returns with groundbreaking theatermaker Emma Rice's exuberant reimagining of Emily Brontë's gothic masterpiece, Wuthering Heights. 

Review: WUTHERING HEIGHTS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by Steve Murray - Nov 24, 2022

What did our critic think of WUTHERING HEIGHTS at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?

VIDEO: First Look at Wise Children's WUTHERING HEIGHTS at Berkeley Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2022

Watch a sneak peek at Wise Children's WUTHERING HEIGHTS playing Nov 18, 2022-Jan 1, 2023 at Berkeley Rep.

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for WUTHERING HEIGHTS West Coast Premiere at Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the West Coast premiere of Emma Rice’s critically acclaimed Wuthering Heights, a reimagined version of Emily Brontë’s gothic masterpiece. Performances begin Friday, November 18 and continue through Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Central School of Ballet Announces Naming of New Southwark Building in Honour of Patron HRH The Countess of Wessex
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Central School of Ballet, the world-leading professional dance training organisation and part of the renowned Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, announced today, 27th February 2020, that its new bespoke premises in Paris Garden in the London Borough of Southwark, part of the South Bank arts community, will be named after the school's Royal Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex. The Countess visited Paris Garden during the morning of 27th February, met students, staff and supporters, and unveiled a plaque for the new building which will now be known as a?oeThe Countess of Wessex Studiosa??. This reflects Central's sincere gratitude for the continued interest and support provided by Her Royal Highness for the project and its broad objectives for exemplary dance industry training and benefit to the local community.

Central School Of Ballet Announces Naming Of New Southwark Building In Honour Of Royal Patron HRH The Countess Of Wessex
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Central School of Ballet, the world-leading professional dance training organisation and part of the renowned Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, will announce on 27th February 2020 that its new bespoke premises in Paris Garden in the London Borough of Southwark, part of the South Bank arts community, will be named after the school's Royal Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex. The Countess will visit Paris Garden during the morning of 27th February, meet with students, staff and supporters, and unveil a plaque for the new building which will now be known as a?oeThe Countess of Wessex Studiosa??. This reflects Central's sincere gratitude for the continued interest and support provided by Her Royal Highness for the project and its broad objectives for exemplary dance industry training and benefit to the local community.

Review Roundup: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2019

Based on the novel by C. S. Lewis and directed by Sally Cookson, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is now playing at the Bridge Theatre running to 2 February 2020.

BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, Bridge Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - Nov 26, 2019

Copies of C. S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe have decorated children's bookshelves since its publication in 1950, and the image of a solitary gas lamppost amidst a blanket of white snow has become iconic. Following a successful run at the Leeds Playhouse in 2017, Sally Cookson's adaptation of Lewis's novel is now at the Bridge Theatre, and proves a perfect tonic to the theatrical soul, with impeccable design and innovative scenic effects.

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Photos From THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDOBE at the Bridge Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019

Based on the novel by C. S. Lewis and directed by Sally Cookson, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is now playing at the Bridge Theatre running to 2 February 2020.  Full details of the performance schedule, including Sunday matinees, are available on the Bridge website. 

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019

Based on the novel by C. S. Lewis and directed by Sally Cookson, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will have its first performance at the Bridge Theatre on 9 November 2019. Today (16 October 2019) rehearsal images are released on the 69th anniversary of the publication of the novel. Opening night is on 18 November and the production runs until 2 February 2020. Full details of the performance schedule, including Sunday matinees, are available on the Bridge website.

Casting Announced For THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE At The Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019

The London Theatre Company by special arrangement with Elliott & Harper Productions and Catherine Schreiber, presents the much-celebrated Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe over the 2019/20 festive season at the Bridge.