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Review Roundup: A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES at National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2024

Meera Syal will perform in the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre through mid November. See what the critics are saying about the production and read the reviews !

A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.

Rose Theatre Reveals Spring 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Rose Theatre has announced their Spring 2024 season continuing their commitment to international collaboration and supporting artist development. Learn more about the upcoming show lineup here!

New Cast Announced For MY BROTHER'S KEEPER at Theatre503
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The new cast taking My Brother’s Keeper to Theatre503’s stage this winter has been announced.  A hard-hitting and passionate production that tells a story of love, pain and learning, My Brother’s Keeper explores the journey of two refugee brothers in search for their place within a small British town resistant to change. 

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER Comes to Theatre503 in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022

Embarking on a story of intricate relationships within a community on the brink of great change, Relentless Productions and Theatre503 present My Brother’s Keeper. 

Theatre503 Announces Six World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

Theatre503 has announced its programme until June 2023, featuring six world premieres by outstanding debut playwrights. Two brand new Theatre503 productions open alongside co-productions with emerging and established theatre companies and producers, including plays by writers discovered through the Theatre503 International Playwriting Award and 503Five alumni, plus 503Studio Masterclasses.

Cast Announced Joining Carrie Hope Fletcher in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE at the Rose
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

The full cast for has been announced for the new production of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, which will run at the Rose from 1 to 22 October, with a press night on Thursday 6 October 2022.

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Anton Lesser, and Nicholas Woodeson Are Part Of Rose Theatre's 2022/2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

Rose Theatre's Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon, has announced the first Rose Productions in the 2022/23 Season, beginning on 9 September with the London premiere of Anthony McCarten's The Two Popes starring Anton Lesser and Nicholas Woodeson.

Photos: First Look at PERSUASION at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

All new production images have been released for Jeff James and James Yeatman's adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, which opens tonight, Thursday 3 March, at Rose Theatre, Kingston and runs until 19 March.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PERSUASION at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022

All new rehearsal images have been released for James Yeatman’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, opening at Rose Theatre on 3 March 2022, with previews from 26 February and running until 19 March 2022. This production will then run at Alexandra Palace from 7 to 30 April 2022, followed by Oxford Playhouse from 4 to 14 May 2022. 

Cast Announced For PERSUASION at Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2022

Sasha Frost and Fred Fergus will star as Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth respectively in Jeff James and James Yeatman's adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion, opening at Rose Theatre on 3 March 2022, with previews from 26 February and running until 19 March 2022. 

Rose Theatre Creates Its First Ever Young People's Board
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2021

Rose Theatre's Artistic Director, Christopher Haydon, is delighted to announce the theatre's first ever Young People's Board during his inaugural season. 

Final Casting Announced For THE SEVEN POMEGRANATE SEEDS at Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2021

Shannon Hayes will join the previously announced Niamh Cusack in the world premiere of Colin Teevan's The Seven Pomegranate Seeds directed by Melly Still.  This will be the second Rose Original production in Christopher Haydon's inaugural season as Rose Theatre's Artistic Director.

Saffron Coomber & Niamh Cusack Will Lead LEOPARDS and THE SEVEN POMEGRANATE SEEDS as Part of Rose Theatre's New Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2021

In Leopards, by rising playwright Alys Metcalf, Niala will be played by Saffron Coomber. Niamh Cusack will be reuniting with director Melly Still in the world premiere of Colin Teevan’s The Seven Pomegranate Seeds.

Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Under Haydon's stewardship, the Rose's own work will be the priority, as demonstrated by the five Rose Originals in this upcoming season, but there will always be room on the theatre's stage for the country's leading touring shows as well.  This season's Rose Originals are a blend of new plays tackling significant contemporary issues and well-known titles reinvented for today.

Jane Austen's PERSUASION Will Be Performed in Spring 2022 as a Co-Production With Alexandra Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Jeff James (La Musica at Young Vic) and James Yeatman's bold and brilliant adaptation, first seen at the Royal Exchange Theatre in 2017, brings all the sharp observation and quick wit of Jane Austen's novel to the stage, without a bonnet in sight.