Niall Ransome

Mischief's THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES Extends West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

An extra 30,000 tickets for Mischief's brand new West End show,  The Comedy About Spies have been released, with the show extended through Summer 2025 by four weeks due to phenomenal demand.  

Watch Eight New Episodes From MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

The UK theatre troupe Mischief is giving everyone an early Christmas present with the opportunity to replay and watch on demand 8 recent episodes of Mischief Movie Night (In), the improvised movie live on stage.

MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) to be Live Streamed Globally
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Gather round the computer for some holiday cheer! Mischief, the people who brought you The Play That Goes Wrong, has a streaming holiday treat in store. Learn more and see how to watch.

MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) Returns to the Stage and Screen This Winter
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

Making Merry Mischief will return to London for a strictly limited festive season with Mischief Movie Night (In), the improvised movie live on stage. Learn more about the show here!

Extra Performances Added to MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2024

Seven extra performances have been added to the Mischief Movie Night season at The Other Palace this summer.  The season has proved so popular that the original scheduled performances have already sold out.

Original Mischief Gang Will Return With MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT at The Other Palace This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2024

The original Mischief gang, creators of Mischief’s flagship comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, will return to London and to their comedy roots to present their improvised Mischief Movie Night at The Other Palace for 5 weeks only. 

Photos: First Look At THE 39 STEPS At The Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2023

A revival of a hugely popular production of The 39 Steps can be seen at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer. The show played to packed houses at the North Yorkshire theatre in 2018. The revival is a co-production with Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake. See photos of the production below!

Cast Revealed For THE 39 STEPS at Stephen Joseph Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

Casting has been announced for a revival of a hugely popular production of The 39 Steps at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer. The show played to packed houses at the North Yorkshire theatre in the summer of 2018. The revival will be a co-production with Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake.

Review: MAKE MINE A DOUBLE - TUNNELS and PRESS, Park Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Dec 1, 2022

A dystopian past and dystopian future form the backdrop to two plays that never quite escape their specificities and, consequently, remain a little distant

Review: TASTING NOTES, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 31, 2022

Just like some meetings should have been emails, some musicals should have been plays. It wouldn’t save Charlie Ryall and Richard Baker’s new production right away, but it would be a start. The concept and structure of Tasting Notes is compelling and original, but the final result is a bit of a slog with an unmemorable score and a surplus of both narrative and aural material.

Cast Announced For The World Premiere of New Musical TASTING NOTES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

West End Mischief Theatre stars Niall Ransome and Nancy Zamit are among the cast revealed today  for the world premiere of 'Tasting Notes',  a new musical by Richard Baker and Charlie Ryall at Southwark Playhouse.

Niall Ransome & Pippa Evans to Take Part in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES â€" A DIGITAL THEATRE EXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2022

Digital Theatre has announced a one off interactive live event with a streaming of Original Theatre’s comedy ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’, combined with live studio interactive hosting by BBC Radio 4 comedian Pippa Evans and guests.

Original Theatre Company Adds THE HOUND OF BASKERVILLES to Digital Lineup
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2022

The award-winning Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton’s acclaimed 2021/22 tour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles, will be available on demand online from 14 April at 7.30pm until 31 July 2022

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Comes To The Belgrade Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022

This February, the Belgrade Theatre plays host to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Running from Tues 8 – Sat 12 Feb on their Main Stage, this production is presented by Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton.

BWW Review: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 3, 2021

The Hound Of The Baskervilles, one of Sherlock Holmes’ most famous cases, is not known for its comedy. In this revival from The Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton, the macabre story becomes a fast-paced and humorous farce.

Further Dates Announced For THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The award-winning Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton has announced further dates for the 2021/22 tour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2021

The whodunnit for all ages will tour to Cambridge Arts Theatre (16-18 Sept),Theatr Clwyd (21-25 Sept), Exeter Northcott Theatre (28 Sept-2 Oct), Malvern Theatres (5-9 Oct), York Theatre Royal (19-23 Oct), Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne (26-30 Oct), Richmond Theatre (2-6 November), The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich (9-13 Nov), Salisbury Playhouse (15-20 Nov), Theatre Royal Bath (24-28 Jan), The Lowry (31 Jan – 5 Feb) and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (8-12 February).

2021/22 Tour Announced For THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2021

The award-winning Original Theatre Company and Octagon Theatre Bolton present the 2021/22 tour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most celebrated adventure, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Adapted for the stage by Steven Canny and John Nicholson for Peepolykus, in a production which was first performed at the Octagon Theatre this summer, the classic detective ta​le gets a brilliantly farcical overhaul in Lotte Wakeham’s acclaimed production.

Mike Bodie, Joshua Elliott, Harry Kershaw & More Announced for MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT IN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2021

Today Mischief announced the cast of Mischief Movie Night In, which will be streamed live this summer from 1 July – 1 August 2021, with tickets also available to join the strictly limited studio audience at London’s Riverside Studios.

MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT to Live Stream Performances to Your Sofa Over Christmas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2020

With the latest round of Government restrictions closing theatres in London, the original Mischief team will not be deterred, and announced that they will be performing their improv show Mischief Movie Night In, streaming a new movie every night from the Mischief emergency comedy bunker at IMMERSIVE|LDN, live into homes from 27 – 31 December 2020.