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Review: THREE SISTERS, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 13, 2025

The Prozorov sisters are desperate for entertainment. Plagued by their dreary provincial life, they yearn for the lights and excitement of Moscow, but have to make do with the visiting soldiers. When their only brother marries, their sister-in-law isn’t exactly what they dreamed of. Her lacking sense of fashion and initial insecurity builds up to a sharp bossiness upon becoming Mrs Prozorov, leaving Olga, Masha, and Irina at the mercy of the new lady of the house. If you had to choose one work that represented what Chekhov brings to the table, it would be this.

Video: In Rehearsal For CYMBELINE at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has released video from inside rehearsal for Cymbeline, directed by Jennifer Tang. Cymbeline runs from 10 January – 20 April.

Casts Set For CYMBELINE and THREE SISTERS at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Sam Wanamaker Playhouse productions opening in the new year, Cymbeline and Three Sisters. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!

Save Up to 48% on Tickets to THE DUCHESS at Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

Save up to 48% on tickets to The Duchess at Trafalgar Theatre. Tickets are available from £20! Learn more about the show and find out how to get discount tickets here!

Video: Watch Ewan McGregor Lead Showtime's Trailer for A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

An adaptation of Amor Towles' best-selling novel, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW follows Count Alexander Rostov, played by Emmy Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise, Halston, Trainspotting), who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past has placed him on the wrong side of history. Watch the video!

A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW Sets Showtime Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024

An adaptation of Amor Towles' internationally best-selling novel, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW follows Count Alexander Rostov, played by Emmy Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise, Halston, Trainspotting), who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past has placed him on the wrong side of history.

Paul Chahidi and Paul Ready Join TWELFTH NIGHT: FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced further casting for Twelfth Night: For One Night Only. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring in it here!

Video: Gal Gadot Leads HEART OF STONE Film Trailer on Netflix
by Michael Major - Jun 19, 2023

The official trailer for HEART OF STONE debuted out of the TUDUM Global Fan Event in Brazil. Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt were introduced to the TUDUM stage to the sound of 'Quiet', a new original song made for the movie by artist Noga Erez. The song will be available later this Summer. Watch the new video trailer now!

THE FIR TREE at Shakespeare's Globe Announces Casting and Festive Family Activities
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the return of its climate conscious festive production, The Fir Tree, running 15 – 31 December.

Photos: First Look at Sheffield Theatres' Climate Emergency Double Bill, THE CONTINGENCY PLAN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

All new photos have been released from Sheffield Theatres' Climate Emergency Double Bill, The Contingency Plan, by Steve Waters.

Photos: First Look at THE CONTINGENCY PLAN Double Bill at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022

Steve Waters’ climate-emergency double bill is brought up to date, specially revised for this Sheffield run thirteen years after their acclaimed debut in 2009. Check out photos here!

Sheffield Theatres Announce Cast For Climate Emergency Double Bill, THE CONTINGENCY PLAN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022

Sheffield Theatres has announced the full cast for the double bill of climate change plays by playwright Steve Waters: Resilience and On The Beach, part of The Contingency Plan, which will open at the Crucible, Sheffield on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October respectively.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Relaunch Of Globe Player
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2021

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the relaunch of their video-on-demand streaming service, Globe Player. The original platform was the first of its kind and the upgrade enables audiences to subscribe or pay-on-demand for world-class Shakespeare productions to devices internationally. 

Shakespeare's Globe to Present Maxine Peake, THE GUILTY FEMINIST, Johnny Flynn and Robert Macfarlane & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

Shakespeare's Globe has announced a series of new events running alongside the season of Shakespeare plays in the indoor candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces New Winter Season Events
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2021

These include: a panel discussion with Maxine Peake, Artistic Director Michelle Terry and Co-Director of Education Professor Farah Karim-Cooper, dubbed 'Hamlet and She' as part of a 'Women and Power' festival; the hit feminist comedy podcast, The Guilty Feminist, returns for another live recording in the Playhouse hosted by Deborah Frances-White; and more!

Sandi Toksvig To Star In the Globe Theatre's CHRISTMAS AT THE (SNOW) GLOBE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2020

This December, Sandi Toksvig will be bringing laughter, carols and the joy of Christmas from the Globe Theatre in an online film premiere of Christmas at the (Snow) Globe from Monday 21 December.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Halloween Digital Festival SHAKESPEARE AND FEAR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2020

Filmed in the candle-lit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 'Shakespeare and Fear' is the second digital festival streaming online from 31 October to 9 November.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces New Digital Content
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2020

Shakespeare's Globe has been preparing a raft of new digital content to continue to engage its audiences with Shakespeare's works.

BWW Review: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Laura Jones - Feb 7, 2020

The Taming of the Shrew is arguably one of Shakespeare's most controversial comedies. In Maria Gaitandi's production, designer Liam Bunster has helped to transform the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with raised platforms and ladders, with the cast using them constantly throughout. Although you occasionally lose sight of the performers as they climb onto the various platforms, it makes the production unique from anything else I've seen in the space.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Casting For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and WOMEN BEWARE WOMEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2020

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for the next two productions opening in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in February: The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Maria Gaitanidi, and Thomas Middleton's Women Beware Women, directed by Amy Hodge.