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Review: THE SCORE, Starring Brian Cox
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 28, 2025

Transferring from a successful run in Bath a few years ago, Oliver Cotton wants to marry politics and art to work his way up to the encounter between an ageing Johann Sebastian Bach and Frederick II of Prussia. The marketing makes it out to be an explosive meeting between church and state, between a god-fearing, scripture-quoting composer and an atheist, belligerent, ruthless monarch. That’s not exactly how it goes and the theatricality of the event is rather underwhelming. Trevor Nunn directs Brian Cox in a lengthy and inconsistent script that swiftly turns into a vehicle for anecdotal politics and bite-size philosophy. Too long into the action, we discover that the catalyst is Bach’s indomitable rage. He found out that a blind young girl was brutally raped by the military and he chooses to hold the king accountable.

Photos: Brian Cox and More In Rehearsal for THE SCORE At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

See brand new rehearsal photos of the cast of Oliver Cotton’s play THE SCORE starring legendary stage and screen actor Brian Cox (HBO’s multi-award-winning Succession) as Johann Sebastian Bach and Nicole Ansari-Cox as Bach’s wife Anna.

THE SCORE At The Theatre Royal Haymarket Full Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Further cast members joining legendary stage and screen actor Brian Cox (HBO's multi-award-winning Succession) as Johann Sebastian Bach and Nicole Ansari-Cox as Bach's wife Anna in Oliver Cotton's play THE SCORE have been announced.

Review Roundup: THE GRAPES OF WRATH Opens at the National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

See what the critics are saying about The Grapes of Wrath at the National Theatre. Read the reviews and see more!

Photos: Cherry Jones, Harry Treadaway & More in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at the National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 1, 2024

Now onstage at The National Theatre is a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, based on the novel by John Steinbeck, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Check out photos of the cast in action!

Video: Watch Cherry Jones and Harry Treadaway in THE GRAPES OF WRATH Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2024

The National Theatre will soon present a new production of Frank Galati’s Tony Award-winning adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath. In this video, watch a trailer for the new production.

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.

Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Talawa Theatre Company's RECOGNITION
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

All new rehearsal images have been released for Talawa Theatre Company’s major new production, Recognition, which is premiering at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, from 1st – 24th June as part of London Borough of Culture 2023 - This Is Croydon.

Photos: First Look at THE MOZART QUESTION at the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022

All new photos have been released for The Barn Theatre's world premiere production of The Mozart Question! Vicki Berwick’s theatrical adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel The Mozart Question debuts at the Cirencester theatre from 21 March – 30 April.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE MOZART QUESTION at the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for The Mozart Question at The Barn Theatre. Vicki Berwick’s theatrical adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel The Mozart Question will debut at the Cirencester theatre from 21 March – 30 April.

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of THE MOZART QUESTION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2022

The Barn Theatre, in association with Bob & Marianne Benton for Anthology Theatre and The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, have today announced the full cast and creative team of the world premiere production of The Mozart Question, which began rehearsals this week.

Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For the Premiere of THE BROTHERS GRIMM PRESENT: CINDERELLA at The Barn Theatre in Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today announced the full cast and creative team for the premiere of the musical play The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella, which will run at the Cotswold venue from 16 November 2021 – 2 January 2022.

Louis Sachar's HOLES is Opening at the Belgrade Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020

Something strange appears to be happening in Coventry City Centre this week, with reports of 'holes' opening up at the Belgrade Theatre.

Casting Announced For New UK Tour Of HOLES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019

The Children's Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast of the Nottingham Playhouse production of a?oeHOLESa??, written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford.

BWW Feature: Photos of PERICLES PRINCE OF TYRE at Gamut Theatre Group
by Andrea Stephenson - Nov 16, 2018

Gamut Theatre Group's performance of Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a show you won't want to miss. It will be in production for two more weekends, running through November 25th. Pericles, directed by Thomas Weaver, is a beautiful production that draws you in from the first moment with wonderfully crafted sound, lights, props, costumes, and movement.

Gretna Theatre And Hershey Offer An Unforgettable Kids Series
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2018

Watch your favorite stories come to life onstage through Gretna Theatre Kids Series. Plus, every kid who attends a kids series show will receive a sweet treat provided by The Hershey Company! Celebrated for its commitment to encouraging parents (and grandparents) to read and learn with their kids, the season features three great musicals based on popular children's stories. These hour-long musicals deliver real-life lessons in a welcoming, kid-friendly environment that's both creative and affordable. They're written especially for kids in grades K-6 and their grown-up friends.

Photo Flash: Get a Look at Phil Daniels in DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE at King's Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2018

Phil Daniels will lead the company in the titular role of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde at the King's Theatre Edinburgh, Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 April 2018, in this new production, adapted by David Edgar and directed by Kate Saxon.

Casting Announced For UK Tour of DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2018

Touring Consortium Theatre Company and Rose Theatre Kingston today announce the full company for Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde adapted for the stage by David Edgar. Joining the previously announced Phil Daniels as Jekyll/Hyde are Rosie Abraham (Lucy/Maid/Singer), Sam Cox (Poole), Polly Frame (Katherine Urquart), Anyebe Godwin (Charles), Ben Jones (Lanyon/Carew), Robin Kingsland (Gabriel John Utterson), Grace Hogg-Robinson (Annie Loder) and Matthew Romain (Enfield/Parson).

Anna Fordham, Frazer Hadfield, and More to Star in The Watermill's Christmas Show THE BORROWERS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2017

The Watermill Theatre's Christmas show, The Borrowers, Mary Norton's classic adventure story, runs from 16 November to 31 December.