Maureen Beattie

King's Theatre, Glasgow Honours Longest-Serving Employee's 50 Years of Service

Glasgow's iconic King's Theatre is celebrating a very special individual: Joan Neil, Head Stage Door Keeper, who is celebrating an extraordinary 50 years of service at the theatre.

Arts Council England Invites Leading Women In Theatre To Historic Meeting

Arts Council England has invited the attendees of a historic Women in Theatre research project meeting in March back to the Arts Council to hear what actions it has decided it is possible for ACE to take to address the under-representation of and discrimination against women in the arts.

Review: THE LIGHTEST ELEMENT, Hampstead Theatre

Stella Feehily's new play examines the life of pioneering astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

Photos: Go Inside Press Night for RED SPEEDO At Orange Tree Theatre

See photos from inside press night of Red Speedo at Orange Tree Theatre. The cast including Finn Cole, Ciarán Owens, Parker Lapaine and Fraser James.

Guest Blog: 'It Is Not Depressing But Uplifting': Translator John Farndon on New Ukrainian Play THE TRUMPETER

Back in February, I witnessed something I've never seen in theatre before, even though I've seen many hundreds of shows. It was in the Wiesbaden Staatstheater in Germany, and the play was Ukrainian playwright Inna Goncharova's The Trumpeter performed in English by actress Kristin Milward. At the end of the performance, the mixed audience of Ukrainians and Germans rose slowly to their feet, weeping and cheering at the same time, and stayed like this for a very long time. It was extremely moving to witness.

CLASS ACT: UKRAINE IN SCOTLAND Comes to the Traverse Theatre This Month

This April the Traverse, together with partners the University of Edinburgh, is hosting a special and intensive, week-long version of its flagship education project Class Act, working with Ukrainian young people living in Scotland.

Leading Women in Theatre Meet with Arts Council England to Mark End of Research Project

Leading women in theatre, including Jude Kelly and Lesley Gannon, met with Arts Council England to conclude a five-year research project on gender equality.

Review: DISFUNCTION, Ã'ran Mór, Glasgow

Two sisters have been playing and perfecting their secret sibling game for decades. Now in their sixties, and about to lose their home, it’s time to unleash the family fun on the world.

Maureen Beattie to Become Patron of The Gaiety

The Gaiety has announced Maureen Beattie OBE as their newest patron. An official announcement of the news was made at a ceremony on Sunday 22nd October, 3.00pm, held at The Stage Door café in The Gaiety.

Review: AS YOU LIKE IT, RSC Stratford Upon Avon

Old actors play young characters and find new nuances in familiar speeches

RSC Releases New Artwork for AS YOU LIKE IT

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released new artwork for its forthcoming production of As You Like It, directed by Omar Elerian, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August 2023. 

Review: DUET FOR ONE, Orange Tree Theatre

First seen in 1980, Tom Kempinski's powerful two-hander about a famous violinist stricken with multiple sclerosis and her therapist is a perfect choice for the intimacy of the Orange Tree Theatre.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads our Top Ten Shows for February

February is the shortest month and there's an awful lot of amazing theatre to be fitted in. Head off the winter blues with some fantastic theatrical treats including the return of Sam Mendes' The Lehman Trilogy, the West End transfer of OKLAHOMA! and the very first show at Southwark Playhouse's new venue.

DUET FOR ONE Starring Tara Fitzgerald Joins Orange Tree Theatre's 2023 Season

The Orange Tree Theatre has announced their production of Tom Kempinski’s 1980 drama Duet For One. Richard Beecham makes his OT debut directing Tara Fitzgerald (Stephanie Abrahams) and Maureen Beattie (Dr Feldmann) in this new adaptation accompanied by live music.

Vanessa Redgrave Departs MY FAIR LADY Following a 'Stretch of COVID'

Vanessa Redgrave has played her final performance in the West End production of My Fair Lady. The actress, who played Mrs. Higgins in the limited engagement, writes that she 'needs a rest following a stretch of Covid.' Heather Jackson takes over the role in the production's final weeks.

Lynda Rooke Elected New President of Equity

Equity, the performing arts and entertainment trade union, has elected its President, Council (the union’s main policy forming body), Appeals Committee and Standing Orders Committee for the 2022-2024 term, with Lynda Rooke elected to serve as Equity's President for the first time.

Wake Up With BWW 5/19: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Announces Broadway Transfer, and More!

Today's top stories include the Broadway transfer of A  Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. The musical will open on Broadway this fall, playing at the Broadhurst Theatre. Plus, Fran Drescher dishes on The Nanny musical, first look at Skylar Astin in Little Shop of Horrors, and more!

VIDEO: First Look at MY FAIR LADY in the West End

New production footage has been released today of the company of My Fair Lady. The company features Harry Hadden-Paton as Henry Higgins, Amara Okereke as Eliza Doolittle, Stephen K Amos as Alfred P Doolittle, Dame Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs Higgins, Malcolm Sinclair as Colonel Pickering, Maureen Beattie as Mrs Pearce, and Sharif Afifi as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.

BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY, London Coliseum

Expectations have been high for My Fair Lady. It is easy to see why it was such a hit on Broadway; brimming with English period tropes of top hats, Ascot races, lovable cockneys and snobbish toffs. Bartlett Sher's revival now comes to the West End. It looks stunning, but does not always hit the high notes.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of MY FAIR LADY at the London Coliseum

Bartlett Sher’s glorious multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe’s much loved My Fair Lady which will transfer to the London Coliseum for a limited summer engagement in what will be the first major West End revival of the show for 21 years.