Michael John McCarthy

PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Extends For One More Week At The CAA Theatre

Toronto Has Fallen In Love With 'Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)' - One More Week Added! Now On Stage Until January 21, 2024. Due to popular demand, the show is being extended for a second time. Catch it at CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge (South of Bloor). Get your tickets at Mirvish.com or call 1-800-461-3333.

VIDEO: Watch a Teaser Trailer for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF), Beginning This Month at CAA Theatre

Watch a teaser trailer for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (SORT OF) at CAA Theatre in Toronto running from December 14 through January 14 2024 below!

Shortlists for 2023 Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland Announced

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.

TravFest 2023 to Feature World Premiere of New Comedy by Isobel McArthur

TravFest 2203 will feature the world premiere of Traverse Theatre Company production The Grand Old Opera House Hotel by Isobel McArthur, with Dundee Rep Theatre.

Photos: First Look At National Theatre Of Scotland's KIDNAPPED

Get a first look at photos of National Theatre of Scotland's Kidnapped.

Review: KIDNAPPED, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

This riotous re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s adventure novella is jam-packed with 20th century pop music and 18th century romance. Performed by a dynamic ensemble of actor-musicians, Kidnapped is a colourful coming-of-age story - shot-through with Stevenson’s trademark blend of poetry, humour and heart.

Photos: First Look At National Theatre Of Scotland's KIDNAPPED In Rehearsals

First look photos! This swashbuckling new production from the National Theatre of Scotland, adapted by Isobel McArthur with Michael John McCarthy, co-directed by Isobel McArthur and Gareth Nicholls, premieres at the Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock in March 2023 before touring to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Perth, Newcastle and Brighton.   

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (SORT OF) Comes To The Belgrade In February

The multi-award-winning Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen will play at The Belgrade as part of the 2023 UK tour from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 February, with a press performance on Tuesday 7 February.

Cast Announced for PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) 2023 Tour

The multi-award-winning PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen has announced casting for its 2023 world tour, opening at The Lowry, Salford on 19 January 2023.

Cast Announced For New Musical Adaptation Of CINDERELLA At Dundee Rep

Continuing its season theme of Titles & Revivals, Dundee Rep has announced the cast for its new musical re-telling of Cinderella, a bold new adaptation premiering on 26 November.

Lung Ha Theatre Company and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Present The World Premiere Of CASTLE LENNOX

Award-winning Lung Ha Theatre Company are finally bringing Linda McLean's Castle Lennox to the stage. Originally due to premiere in May 2020, the play features songs by Michael John McCarthy and is co-produced with Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.

KIDNAPPED To Tour The UK in 2023

Kidnapped is a colourful new take on Stevenson’s historical adventure story about David Balfour who leaves home for the first time and must grow up fast to solve a family mystery and take revenge on an evil assailant. This vibrant production is a coming-of-age rom com for today, which celebrates the poetry, humour and heart of Stevenson’s writing.

2022/23 Season Announced at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre

Audiences are at the heart of this season's programme, with bold new adaptations of big-name classics like The Steamie and Cinderella joining returning favourites including Joan Clevillé's powerful reimagining of the Greek tragedy in Antigone, Interrupted and last year's sell-out sensation, Smile.

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Announces Spring 2022 season

As we enter a new year which looks to offer similar challenges for the arts industry as the one before, Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre are proud to continue to invest in high-quality, inspiring  dance, theatre, music and comedy production for the people of Dundee and beyond.

THE STRANGE UNDOING Opening This Week For Christmas At Royal Exchange

Christmas at The Exchange brings a fairytale….of sorts, a Royal Exchange Theatre production The Strange Undoing Of Prudencia Hart, written by David Greig and directed by Debbie Hannan, 4 December – 15 January 2022.

Photos: Sheridan Smith Attends Opening Night of PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)

Sheridan Smith attended opening night of PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) which took place at the Criterion Theatre on Wednesday 3 November.

Photos: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (*SORT OF) Extends Booking in the West End; New Photos Released!

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Blood of the Young’s production of PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen, has extended its booking period to Sunday 17 April 2022 at the Criterion Theatre. Tickets go on sale today at 2:30pm.

VIDEO: PRIDE AND PREDJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Celebrates Opening Night with a Crosswalk Musical (Sort Of)

PRIDE AND PREDJUDICE (SORT OF) opens tonight at the Criterion Theatre in London’s West End.  The cast of Isobel McArthur’s unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story created a special video to celebrate opening night.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek at 'Everyday I Write The Book' From PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)

Isobel McArthur’s unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story was critically acclaimed when it played at Glasgow’s Tron Theatre. Men, money and microphones are fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation, which includes pop classics such as Every Day I Write the Book, Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, I Got You Babe and You’re So Vain.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Comes to the West End This Fall

Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer David Pugh has announced that he will be presenting the Tron Theatre Glasgow, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Blood of the Young's production of Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen at the Criterion Theatre for an open-ended run.