Kerry Frampton

David Hunter's New Musical STUCK Will Hold a Rehearsed at the Duchess Theatre

Be the first to hear the soundtrack and story of STUCK, a brand-new musical written and performed by David Hunter. Further casting for this concept show at the Duchess Theatre in London on Monday 2 December will be announced shortly.

Review Roundup: ROUGH MAGIC Opens at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Read the reviews for Rough Magic at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the show.

Guest Blog: Artistic Director Kerry Frampton on Clowning and Valuing The Audience in ROUGH MAGIC at Shakespeare's Globe

In our new production Rough Magic,  there’s a terrifying tentacular creature that lives under the stage. But as part of every performance there’s an even bigger monster present; one that’s even more terrifying and multi-limbed… the AUDIENCE!

Review: ROUGH MAGIC, Shakespeare's Globe

At Rough Magic prepare to enter Shakespeare’s wondrous world to become a Guardian of Destiny. The audience interaction is aimed at children in the audience, who choose which department they wish to join. Options include Fairy, Ghost, Spirit or Witch. The playful atmosphere is instantly set at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the beautiful Jacobean-styled candle-lit indoor small theatre, which is located within Shakespeare’s Globe.

RICHARD III, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer 2024 Season

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2024. Learn more about the full season here!

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COMEDY OF ERRORS, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe 2023 Summer Season

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the Summer Season, running from April – October 2023.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: MIDSUMMER MECHANICALS, Globe Theatre

Whether you’re bored by the Bard or a dedicated groundling, taking children to see Shakespeare is a daunting prospect. But be not afeard; for this summer the Globe premieres its first full-scale production for families. And it’s an absolute dream.

AS YOU LIKE IT WITH CBEEBIES Comes to Shakespeare's Globe Next Month

Back with a full programme of shows and activities for the first summer since 2019, Shakespeare's Globe will welcome families back to Bankside for a summer of theatrical fun.

Photos: First Look at Rehearsal For MIDSUMMER MECHANICALS at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has released photos of Midsummer Mechanicals in rehearsal, which opens in Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on 28 July, running until 21 August.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Cast Of MIDSUMMER MECHANICALS

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for Midsummer Mechanicals opening in Sam Wanamaker Playhouse 28 July – 21 August.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Summer Season 2022

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the Summer Season 2022 full of pomp, pageantry, politics, and power.

BWW Review: SLEEPING BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and PUSS IN MOON BOOTS, Battersea Arts Centre and On Demand

The Sleeping Trees are doing it all. After their phenomenal first online lockdown panto from last year, they’re back not only with an in-person takeover of Battersea Arts Centre, but with an incredible on-demand show too. Catering for all types of audiences and their needs, Sleeping Beauty and the Beast (at the theatre) and Puss in Moon Boots (in living rooms everywhere) couldn’t be more different, but they both share Sleeping Trees’ perfectly brilliant Christmas spirit. Unlikely heroes and evil villains lead to adventures like no others in their utterly unexpected and captivating mash-ups.

BWW Review: THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON, YouTube

Not even a pandemic could stop brilliant comedy trio Sleeping Trees to spread their customary Christmas cheer. In a year ridden with uncertainty and the subversion of habitual theatre conventions, the company have created a joyous, hilarious, heartwarming, and absolutely ingenious panto for the whole family to enjoy - preferably in their jammies.

BWW Review: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Battersea Arts Centre

Comedy trio Sleeping Trees bring Christmas to Battersea Arts Centre with their latest fairy-tale mash-up. After Cinderella and the Beanstalk and Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves, James Dunnell-Smith, Joshua George Smith, and John Woodburn venture into Wonderland in classic Sleeping Trees style. Goldilocks and the Three Musketeers is rambunctious and properly laugh-out-loud funny.

Photo Flash: RED RIDING HOOD VERSUS THE WOLF Opens in Milton Keynes

After a run of sold out previews, Stantonbury Theatre's second in-house pantomime opens for the festive season tonight. Directed by Stantonbury artistic director Lucy Cuthbertson and written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, the show takes a fresh look at the well-known tale of Red Riding Hood in what is becoming a recognisably Stantonbury style - rejecting expectations, challenging the stereotypes of classic fairy tales, foregrounding female protagonists and genuinely offering something for every generation.

Photo Flash: ROBIN HOOD Opens At Stantonbury Theatre

Noted theatrical idiots Splendid Productions team up with panto powerhouse Greenwich Theatre and the legendary performers of Stantonbury Campus to present the most swash-buckling pantomime in the land and put an arrow in your bow, a song in your heart and a smile on your face - an unmissable Christmas treat for all the family!