Rose Theatre to Reopen in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2021
Rose Theatre has announced it is reopening its doors once again on 27 June 2021. Following three national lockdowns, the Rose is reopening to the public with a series of summer shows and events, including The International Youth Arts Festival by Creative Youth from 1 July 2021 and more.
New Summer Tour Dates Announced For EDUCATING RITA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2021
EDUCATING RITA tells the story of married hairdresser Rita, who enrols on an Open University course to expand her horizons, and her encounters with university tutor Frank. Frank is a frustrated poet, brilliant academic and dedicated drinker, who is less than enthusiastic about teaching Rita.
BWW Review: EDUCATING RITA, Rose Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 30, 2020
After a curtailed tour and a sold-out run at Cornwall’s Minack Theatre, Willy Russell’s beautifully poignant Educating Rita now comes to the Rose Theatre for its first performances inside a theatre in a Covid-restricted world. A bittersweet and very funny production; it has been worth the wait.
EDUCATING RITA 2020 Tour Recommences in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2020
Following the huge success of the run in August at the Minack Open Air Theatre, the acclaimed 40th anniversary production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA is coming back from Wednesday 28 October.
Photo Flash: First Look at the 40th Anniversary UK Tour of EDUCATING RITA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020
Production images have been released for the 40th Anniversary UK tour of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA, starring Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson as Frank and Rita. The play opened at the Oxford Playhouse on 4 February, and will continue to tour until 23 May.
EDUCATING RITA Will Come to Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2019
David Pugh and Theatre by the Lake have announced that their highly acclaimed production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA will run at Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2020 as part of 40th anniversary UK tour.
Stephen Tompkinson To Star In UK Tour of EDUCATING RITA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2019
David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and Theatre by the Lake have announced that a major new stage production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA will tour the UK in 2019. Starring Stephen Tompkinson as Frank, and introducing Jessica Johnson as Rita, the play will be directed by Max Roberts.
Guest Blog: Director Joe Douglas On CLEAR WHITE LIGHT
by Marianka Swain - Oct 5, 2018
I wanted to come to Live Theatre because they do things differently. Paul Sirett's play is a great example. Part socio-political commentary, part Gothic thriller, part musical celebration, all the seemingly conflicting elements coalesce and create a whole.
Photo Flash: First Look at SOMEWHERE A GUNNER FIRES
by Julie Musbach - Feb 16, 2018
Cavalry Theatre's today announce the world premiere of Tom Stuchfield's play Somewhere a Gunner Fires. The play marks the 100th anniversary of the ceasefire of the First World War in 1918 and is set in its final months. Tom Stuchfield directs Chris Born (Volker) Guy Clark (Dixon), Olivia Hanrahan-Barnes (Isabella), Julia Kass (Mathilde) and Max Roberts (Wilkinson). Stuchfield also performs in the piece as Spencer. The production opens at King's Head Theatre, on 9 February 2018, with previews from 6 February, and runs until 24 February.
Photo Flash: Cavalry Theatre presents The World Première of SOMEWHERE A GUNNER FIRES
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2018
Cavalry Theatre's today announce full casting for the world premiere of Tom Stuchfield's play Somewhere a Gunner Fires. The play marks the 100th anniversary of the ceasefire of the First World War in 1918 and is set in its final months. Tom Stuchfield directs Chris Born (Volker) Guy Clark (Dixon), Olivia Hanrahan-Barnes (Isabella), Julia Kass (Mathilde) and Max Roberts (Wilkinson). Stuchfield also performs in the piece as Spencer. The production opens at King's Head Theatre, on 9 February 2018, with previews from 6 February, and runs until 24 February.
Cavalry Theatre Announces Full Casting for Inaugural Production SOMEWHERE A GUNNER FIRES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2018
Cavalry Theatre has announced full casting for the world premi re of Tom Stuchfield's play Somewhere a Gunner Fires. The play marks the 100th anniversary of the ceasefire of the First World War in 1918 and is set in its final months. Tom Stuchfield directs Chris Born (Volker) Guy Clark (Dixon), Olivia Hanrahan-Barnes (Isabella), Julia Kass (Mathilde) and Max Roberts (Wilkinson). Stuchfield also performs in the piece as Spencer. The production opens at King's Head Theatre, on 9 February 2018, with previews from 6 February, and runs until 24 February.
BWW Review: THE RED LION, Trafalgar Studios
by Nicky Sweetland - Nov 7, 2017
Patrick Marber was inspired to write The Red Lion following his own experiences in non-league football club ownership. And the play - which was first performed in 2015 at the National Theatre has been revised (by Marber) to make it a much slicker and darker insight into male relationships and the tricky juxtaposition between the roles of big business and community spirit in our grassroots game.
Photo Flash: THE RED LION Opens Tonight at Trafalgar Studios
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017
The Red Lion is a powerful, funny and touching locker room drama that reaches beyond the beautiful game, exploring contrasting ideas about loyalty, ambition and what it takes to win, from the perspectives of three different generations.
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Nov 3, 2017
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new British musical to starry Mamet and cheeky burlesque, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews