Katy Rudd

Photos: National Theatre's Adaptation of BALLET SHOES

The National Theatre has released production photos for the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. Check out the photos here!

Review: BALLET SHOES, National Theatre

Beloved by parents and children alike, the National Theatre has taken on the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes as their big ticket show this festive season. It is a brave move, as the book is so well known and hasn't been out of print since 1936. However, there's so need to fear, as Kendall Feaver's adaptation is a truly charming and heart-warming family show.

Emma Thompson-Penned NANNY MCPHEE Musical Eyes 2026 West End Run

The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.

Guest Blog: JMK Award Winner Adam Karim on GUARDS AT THE TAJ

'F**k the King. Beauty Shall Live.' Calm down, I'm not having a pop at Charlie boy. Well not yet anyway. Well, maybe a bit. More of that later. These aren't actually my words, they're the words of Babur in our production of Guards at The Taj at the Orange Tree Theatre.

Photos: Rehearsals for BALLET SHOES at the National Theatre

The National Theatre is presenting the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. Get a first look inside rehearsals!

Standing Ovations Live and Broadway Utica Will Present TWISTER Screening and Live Conversation with Helen Hunt

Join Helen Hunt for a special screening of TWISTER at the Broadway Theatre League of Utica on October 30, 2024. Enjoy an evening of cinematic excitement and behind-the-scenes insights.

Signature Theatre Names Julián Mesri As Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Resident

Signature Theatre has named Julián Mesri as the Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Resident.

National Theatre Will Adapt BALLET SHOES For the Stage This Autumn

The National Theatre will adapt the bestselling book Ballet Shoes for the stage. Learn more about the production here!

World Premiere Plays & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season

Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024/2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Isobel Thom and Elan Davies to Host The Stage Awards 2024

The Stage has revealed the hosts of The Stage Awards 2024, in association with Tysers Live.

Interview: Keir Ogilvy, Trevor Fox, and Laurie Ogden of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE on Bringing the Show to the Stage

Broadwayworld spoke with Trevor Fox (Dad), Laurie Ogden (Sis) and Keir Ogilvy (Boy) about the show coming to the West End. We discussed what it is like being in an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's work, how The Ocean at the End of the Lane is theatre for everyone, and how they each relate to their characters.

Review: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, Noël Coward Theatre

Based on Neil Gaiman’s short 2013 novel, this seemingly simple story is of a man who revisits his childhood where he discovers friendship for the first time and copes with the aftermath of his mother’s death. When his father takes in a terrifying lodger, a nightmarish fantasy world envelopes him as he struggles to distinguish between illusion and reality.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Leads Our Top Ten West End Shows for October

The West End is bursting with amazing shows this October. The stars are out: Nicole Scherzinger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Giles Terera and Joseph Fiennes are just some of the actors treading the boards of the capital this month.

London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets From Just £15 for THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE

London Theatre Week: Tickets From just £15 for The Ocean at the End of the Lane. From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production The Ocean at the End of the Lane returns to the West End this October for seven weeks only.

Review: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, King's Theatre

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman (now a major Netflix series), comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

Review: WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS, Donmar Warehouse

The personal and the political become one in this sweater vested whirlwind of a play

Photos: First Look at WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS at the Donmar Warehouse

All new production photos have been released from the upcoming new play by Jack Thorne, When Winston Went to War with the Wireless, directed by Katy Rudd. The production opens at the Donmar Warehouse tomorrow, 13 June and runs until 29 July.

Exclusive Presale for THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, Returning to the West End

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production The Ocean at the End of the Lane returns to the West End this October for seven weeks only.

THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE to Return to the West End This Autumn

Following a highly acclaimed tour across the UK and Ireland, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane will return to London’s West End for a strictly limited 7-week run this autumn. 

THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre

The National Theatre's critically acclaimed The Ocean at the End of the Lane a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 27 June – 01July.