Photos: Kenneth Branagh in Rehearsal for KING LEAR at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
Kenneth Branagh plays the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in the barbarous landscape of Ancient Britain. Check out rehearsal photos of the show preparing for The Shed's Griffin Theater!
MRS. ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON Comes to Northumberland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023
Performances are at The Witham in Barnard Castle on 27 September, The Playhouse in Alnwick on 28 September, Queen's Hall Arts Centre in Hexham on 29 September, and The Maltings in Berwick on 30 September.
Education Beyond the USA: Profiling The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
by Julie Musbach - Sep 23, 2019
We're reaching outside of the US to bring hopeful students a wider picture of where they can attain training in the theatre arts! First up, we're looking at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK. Get an idea of their degree programs, audition process and even hear from some of their faculty.
Casting Announced For Homecoming Revival of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 1, 2018
The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is bringing Mike Leigh's cult classic, Abigail's Party home to its Essex roots this autumn. Set in 'theoretical Romford', this delicious 70s comedy notorious for its references to cheesy-pineapple and Demis Roussos is co-produced with Derby Theatre, Wiltshire Creative and international partner Les Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg.
Casting Announced For Homecoming Revival of ABIGAIL'S PARTY
by Julie Musbach - Jul 23, 2018
The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch is bringing Mike Leigh's cult classic, Abigail's Party home to its Essex roots this autumn. Set in 'theoretical Romford', this delicious 70s comedy notorious for its references to cheesy-pineapple and Demis Roussos is co-produced with Derby Theatre, Wiltshire Creative and international partner Les Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg.
MRS. ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON to Launch Spring Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016
Critically acclaimed actress Alison Skilbeck kicks off a spring 2016 tour of her one-woman play Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London, at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on 5 February. The production continues on to The Mill Studio at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on 3 - 5 March, Omnibus Clapham on 7 April, and finally at Mercury Theatre, Colchester on the 6-7 May. With special permission from the Roosevelt Estate to use Eleanor's diary and writings, the play captures the spirit, humour, and passion of one of the most extraordinary women of the 20th century, on her daring visit to Britain in 1942.
MRS. ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON Begins April 15 at King's Head Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2015
HINT OF LIME PRODUCTIONS, in association with The King's Head Theatre, presents MRS ROOSEVELT FLIES TO LONDON. Written and performed by ALISON SKILBECK, directed by LUCY SKILBECK. The show runs April 14 to May 9 at The King's Head Theatre. Press night April 15 at 7.00pm.
Stage Premiere Of SHOCK TREATMENT At King's Head, 2015, Plus TRAINSPOTTING!
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 27, 2014
King's Head Theatre Artistic Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher announces the theatre's work for the first 6 months of 2015, including a new play directed by Mike Bradwell, and the 21st anniversary production of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting, with a 9-actor Edinburgh cast, plus, the long awaited stage premiere of Richard O'Brien's Shock Treatment, the equal/sequel to his cult hit The Rocky Horror Show.
Theatre503 Presents MAN IN THE MIDDLE, January 3
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 3, 2012
Theatre503, London's foremost new writer's theatre, has announced their new season of work starting from 3 January 2012. Highlights include: the European premiere of Man in the Middle, which caused a sensation when it premiered under the title Stainless Steel Rat in Sydney earlier this year about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange;Man in the Middle by Australian playwright Ron Elisha is a co-production between Theatre503 and Cheepuk, running from 10 January to 3 February. Looking at the many faces and fallouts of 'the most dangerous man in the world', Man in the Middle is a Wikiplay that has been sourced from the public domain, and then refracted, redacted and reimagined by the Playwright. Directed by Lucy Skilbeck and starring original Australian cast member Darren Weller as Julian Assange, it tells the story of a man who sought to out the truth at any cost.
Theatre503 Presents MAN IN THE MIDDLE, January 3
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 1, 2011
Theatre503, London's foremost new writer's theatre, has announced their new season of work starting from 3 January 2012. Highlights include: the European premiere of Man in the Middle, which caused a sensation when it premiered under the title Stainless Steel Rat in Sydney earlier this year about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange;Man in the Middle by Australian playwright Ron Elisha is a co-production between Theatre503 and Cheepuk, running from 10 January to 3 February. Looking at the many faces and fallouts of 'the most dangerous man in the world', Man in the Middle is a Wikiplay that has been sourced from the public domain, and then refracted, redacted and reimagined by the Playwright. Directed by Lucy Skilbeck and starring original Australian cast member Darren Weller as Julian Assange, it tells the story of a man who sought to out the truth at any cost.
SPRING AWAKENING Comes To Chicago 5/8, Tix Go On Sale 3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 4, 2011
The 2010 - 2011 National Tour of SPRING AWAKENING is coming to Chicago May 8-13, 2011. The 8-time Tony Award® winning Broadway musical featuring, "The most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," (Entertainment Weekly) will play at the Ford Center for Performing Arts Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) during this limited engagement.