Laurence Pears

Review: HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS, Arcola Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 16, 2024

Created by Recent Cutbacks, Hold On To Your Butts is a “shot for shot” parody of the iconic Jurassic Park film, with three actors taking on the movie in only seventy minutes (the original film has a runtime of two hours and seven minutes). Jack Baldwin and Laurence Pears take on nearly all of the characters (yes, even Mr. D.N.A makes an appearance!) through simple costume and prop changes.

Photos: HOLD ONTO YOUR BUTTS At Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

Production photos been released for Recent Cutbacks’ Hold On To Your Butts, a live shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time performed by just two actors and a live Foley artist, at the Arcola Theatre this Christmas for a limited run until Saturday 11 January 2025 prior to a UK Tour.

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS Extends London Run at the Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

​​​​​​​Hold On To Your Butts has announced a one week extension at the Arcola Theatre, with performances on sale now. Following the London run, the show tours the UK, starting at Curve Theatre in Leicester.

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS Will Make London Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Following a smash-hit run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer and multiple sold out seasons in New York, Sally Cade Holmes and Heather Shields have announced the London premiere and cast for Recent Cutbacks’ Hold On To Your Butts, a live shot-for-shot parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time.

Review, THE MOUSETRAP, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Fiona Scott - May 3, 2023

After nearly 30,000 performances at the St Martins Theatre, Agatha Christie’s play, The Mousetrap is also playing to theatres around the UK as part of a 70th anniversary tour. This week, the classic whodunnit comes to the Glasgow King’s Theatre.

THE MOUSETRAP to Play The Belgrade as Part of its 70th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

The world’s longest-running play, The Mousetrap, will play at The Belgrade from Monday 13 – Saturday 18 February.

John Altman Joins THE MOUSETRAP 70th Anniversary Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2022

Full casting is announced for the 70th Anniversary tour of The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, which will visit over 70 venues throughout the UK and Ireland from this September.

NOT: LADY CHATTERLY'S LOVER Announces UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2021

Happy Idiot Production’s subversive parody Not: Lady Chatterley’s Lover will bring a fresh twist to DH Lawrence’s classic story this autumn. Writer Lawrence Russell, has given this scandalous story the Mel Brooks treatment, with the help of acclaimed artists Simon Godwin, Stephen Harper and Laurence Pears.

BWW Interview: Bryony Corrigan Chats MAGIC GOES WRONG at the Vaudeville Theatre
by Fiona Scott - Feb 12, 2020

Bryony Corrigan is part of Mischief Theatre and has been seen both on stage in The Play That Goes Wrong and Groan Ups, and also recently on our TV screens in The Goes Wrong Show on BBC1. She spoke to BroadwayWorld about her career and her current role in Magic Goes Wrong at the Vaudeville Theatre.

MAGIC GOES WRONG At The Vaudeville Theatre Announces New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020

Magic Goes Wrong, the box office hit created by Mischief Theatre with magic legends Penn & Teller, today announces a magical cast transformation at the Vaudeville Theatre, from March 2020.

MAGIC GOES WRONG Extends Until August 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2020

Mischief Theatre, the Olivier award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, has announced a new booking period for Magic Goes Wrong, with tickets now on sale until 30th August 2020. Created with magic legends Penn & Teller, this is the second production as part of Mischief Theatre's residency at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Photo Flash: Mischief Theatre Presents MAGIC GOES WRONG
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2019

Created with magic legends Penn & Teller, Mischief Theatre conjure up an evening of grand illusion in Magic Goes Wrong. In the next 'Goes Wrong' comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event.

Full Casting Announced For Mischief Theatre's MAGIC GOES WRONG at The Vaudeville Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2019

Mischief Theatre, the Olivier award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, has today announced the full cast for Magic Goes Wrong, created with magic legends Penn & Teller. This will be the second production as part of Mischief Theatre's residency at the Vaudeville Theatre, which opens with their new comedy Groan Ups in September 2019.

BETTER OFF DEAD By Alan Ayckbourn Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2018

Alan Ayckbourn's 82nd play Better Off Dead completes the summer season at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, in a production directed by the author.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with BETTER OFF DEAD
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2018

Alan Ayckbourn's 82nd play Better Off Dead completes the summer season at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre, in a production directed by the author.

Alan Ayckbourn's 40th Anniversary Production Of JOKING APART Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2018

A classic play by Alan Ayckbourn receives its 40th anniversary production at the Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Alan Ayckbourn's JOKING APART at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2018

A classic play by Alan Ayckbourn receives its 40th anniversary production at the Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer.

Alan Ayckbourn's A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN Triumphs In New York
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2018

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre company has returned from New York after a triumphant and record-breaking run with Alan Ayckbourn's A Brief History of Women, which wowed audiences and critics alike.

BWW Review: A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN by Alan Ayckbourn at 59E59 Theaters is a Gem
by Marina Kennedy - May 7, 2018

The stage is set and the time is now to get tickets for A Brief History of Women. It is being performed as part of the Brits Off-Broadway 2018 at 59E59 Theaters. This production is brilliantly written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn and features a superb cast.

Alan Ayckbourn's A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN Makes US Premiere At Brits Off Broadway At 59E59 Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2018

Brits Off Broadway continues at 59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) with the US premiere of A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN, written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn. Produced by the Stephen Joseph Theatre, A BRIEF HISTORY OF WOMEN begins performances on Thursday, April 26 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 27. Press Opening is Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Friday at 7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). The single ticket prices range from $25 - $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). Tickets are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org.