Full Cast Revealed For English Touring Theatre's MACBETH
ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced full casting for their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a co-production with Northern Stage, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
Sheffield Theatres Announces Casting For THE GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN
Sheffield Theatres has announced the full cast for their new production of The Good Person of Szechwan, marking the 80th anniversary of Bertolt Brecht's popular play. Commissioned by ETT and co-produced by Sheffield Theatres, ETT and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, this new version by Nina Segal is directed by Sheffield Theatres' RTYDS Associate Artistic Director Anthony Lau (Anna Karenina).
THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT Enters Final Weeks of Performances
The Mirror and the Light, currently running at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End, has entered its final four weeks with its last performance on Sunday 28th November 2021. The production has been a flagship theatrical event for the reopening of London's West End, delighting audiences since it opened earlier this year.
BWW Review: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT, Gielgud Theatre
Many people got through the first lockdown engrossed in the final part of Hilary Mantel’s literary trilogy following the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell. After the successful stage adaptations of the first two books, fans have waited seven years to see The Mirror And The Light; the concluding part of Mantel’s epic work. Whether it was worth the wait is not entirely clear.
Extension Announced For THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT at the Gielgud Theatre
The third and final novel in the Wolf Hall trilogy has been adapted for the West End stage by Dame Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles. Jeremy Herrin, who was nominated for an Olivier Award, a Tony Award and won the Evening Standard Award for the first two productions, returns to direct. Nathaniel Parker resumes his Olivier Award winning portrayal of Henry VIII.
Final Casting Announced For THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT
New names added to the cast are: Melissa Allan (Princess Mary), Samuel Awoyo (Ensemble), Ian Drysdale (French Ambassador), Jo Herbert (Lady Rochford), Andrew Hodges (Ensemble), Niamh James (Ensemble), Umi Myers (Helen Sadler / Dorothea Wolsey), Liam Smith (Walter Cromwell) and Nicholas Tizzard (Ensemble).
Casting Announced For THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT at the Gielgud Theatre
As previously announced Ben Miles will return to his role as Cromwell to complete the trilogy. Nathaniel Parker joins him, resuming his Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award nominated role as Henry VIII. The full cast of 23 will be the biggest yet in the series, with 13 actors announced today, five of whom - Miles, Parker, Nicholas Boulton (Duke of Suffolk), Matt Pidgeon (Stephen Gardiner) and Giles Taylor (Archbishop Cranmer) - return to their roles in the earlier plays.
UK Tour Dates and Full Cast Announced For MISS JULIE
Following its acclaimed run last year, New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse today announce new UK tour dates for the Storyhouse production of August Strindberg's Miss Julie adapted by Amy Ng and directed by Dadiow Lin.
Storyhouse Announces Livestream of MISS JULIE
Storyhouse today has announced a NEW LIVE streamed run of the production of Strindberg’s Miss Julie will take place 9 – 17 April. Lockdown restrictions halted Storyhouse’s and New Earth Theatre’s plans to welcome a live audience to the show that was due to open in March.
Royal Shakespeare Company Returns To Chicago For First Time In 25 Years
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is proud to welcome the return of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to Chicago for the first time in nearly 25 years. Chicago Shakespeare will present the company's acclaimed gender-swapped production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Justin Audibert, in a special limited engagement April 15a?"May 2, 2020 in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare.