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New Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.

Video: First Look at Clips From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

An all new trailer has been released, giving fans a first look at the critically acclaimed world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Check out the video here!

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Extends in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed hit, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, extends its run. Experience the thrilling adventure that has captivated audiences worldwide.

Photos: First Look at All New Photos From STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

All new production photos have been released for Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which opened at the Phoenix Theatre on 14 December 2023 and is currently booking until August 2024. Check out the photos here!

Photo: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW; First Act Title Revealed
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023

Netflix has revealed the first official look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, along with the first act title: “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry is an original stage play that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a new way – live on stage. Check out the photo now!

Video: Behind the Scenes of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2023

In honour of Stranger Things Day, an all new video has been released about the stage production Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The video features the cast and creative team talking about the creation of this Stranger Things origin story for the stage. Check it out here!

Winners Announced For Critics Awards For Theatre In Scotland
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 11, 2023

Winners Announced For Critics Awards For Theatre In Scotland

Shortlists for 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 17, 2023

Enough of Him - May Sumbwanyambe’s harrowing, but uplifting drama about the Joseph Knight, who freed himself from slavery through the Scottish courts, and Ramesh Meyyappan’s Love Beyond (Act of Remembrance), a poignant exploration of dementia in the deaf community - top the nominations lists.

Review: ENOUGH OF HIM, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Oct 22, 2022

Based on a true story, Enough of Him explores the life of Joseph Knight, an African man enslaved by plantation owner Sir John Wedderburn and brought to Scotland to serve in his Perthshire mansion.

THE WHITE CARD By Claudia Rankine Announces UK Premiere and Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022

The UK and European premiere of Claudia Rankine's The White Card will open at Northern Stage in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in May before a three-month UK tour.

Cast Revealed For the European Premiere of THE WHITE CARD at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

Casting has been announced for the European premiere of Claudia Rankine's first published play, The White Card. This is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse, Northern Stage, Birmingham Repertory Theatre & Soho Theatre, in association with HOME Manchester directed by Northern Stage's Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu and opens in Leeds from 24 May – 4 June.

VIDEO: John Malkovich Talks BITTER WHEAT, His Career, and More With Neil Sean
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2019

John Malkovich recently sat down with Neil Sean at the Garrick Theatre. The actor talked about his career, his new play 'Bitter Wheat,' and much more.

Photo Flash: First Look at BITTER WHEAT Starring John Malkovich
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019

David Mamet's new play Bitter Wheat is in previews at the Garrick Theatre in London with a press night on Wednesday 19 June 2019.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With John Malkovich and the Cast of BITTER WHEAT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2019

David Mamet's new play Bitter Wheat begins previews at the Garrick Theatre in London this Friday 7 June 2019, with a press night on Wednesday 19 June 2019.

Full Cast Announced For David Mamet's BITTER WHEAT Starring John Malkovich
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2019

Rehearsals have begun for David Mamet's new play Bitter Wheat which opens at the Garrick Theatre in London on Friday 7 June 2019, with a press night on Wednesday 19 June 2019. The run, which was originally scheduled to finish on 14 September, now finishes on Saturday 21 September 2019.

BWW Review: THIS HOUSE, Theatre Royal Bath
by Tim Wright - Mar 20, 2018

A looming European referendum, a Labour party internally divided and drastic spending cuts. You could be forgiven for thinking that James Graham's This House is set just a few years ago. In fact, we're back in 1974 with a hung parliament and another election seemingly imminent.

The Festival Theatre Presents Exclusive Scottish Dates Of Explosive Political Drama THIS HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2018

The Festival Theatre is delighted to present the exclusive Scottish dates of James Graham's critically acclaimed and prescient political drama THIS HOUSE.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of THIS HOUSE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018

James Graham's critically acclaimed and prescient political drama takes on a new importance in the current political climate. Are we in the midst of a political revolution? Can the country stay united? Roll back to 1974... The corridors of Westminster ring with the sound of infighting and back biting as Britain's political parties' battle to change the future of the nation, whatever it takes.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the UK Tour of THIS HOUSE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2018

Rehearsals have begun for the first UK tour of This House, which opens at West Yorkshire Playhouse on 23 February (national press night 28 February).

Casting Announced for the UK Tour of James Graham's THIS HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2018

The cast who play a colourful host of MPs and Whips - is Ian Barritt (Batley & Morley/Woolwich West/Belfast North/Western Isles & Ensemble), William Chubb (Humphrey Atkins), Giles Cooper (Fred Silvester), Stephen Critchlow (Bromsgrove/Abingdon/Liverpool Edge Hill/Paisley/Fermanagh & Ensemble), James Gaddas (Walter Harrison), Natalie Grady (Ann Taylor), Ian Houghton (Armagh, Ambulance Man, Ensemble), David Hounslow (Joe Harper), Marcus Hutton (Ensemble), Harry Kershaw (Paddington South/Chelmsford/South Ayrshire/Henley/Marioneth /Coventry North West/Rushcliffe/Perry Barr & Ensemble), Louise Ludgate (Rochester & Chatham/Welwyn & Hatfield/Coventry South West/Ilford North/Lady Batley & Ensemble), Geoffrey Lumb (Clockmaker/Peebles/Redditch/Stirlingshire West/Clerk & Ensemble), Nicholas Lumley (Oxshott/Belfast West/St Helens & Ensemble), Martin Marquez (Bob Mellish), Matthew Pidgeon (Jack Weatherill), Miles Richardson (Speaker Act I/Mansfield/Sergeant at Arms Act II/West Lothian & Ensemble), Tony Turner (Michael c*cks), Orlando Wells (Walsall North/Plymouth Sutton/Serjeant at Arms Act I/Speaker Act II/Caernarfon/Clerk & Ensemble) and Charlotte Worthing (Ensemble). Ian Houghton, David Hounslow, Matthew Pidgeon, Tony Turner and Orlando Wells return to This House having previously appeared in the West End production.