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Review: ANTIGONE [ON STRIKE], Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 4, 2025

Sophocles is the blueprint for an interactive exploration of the public opinion of extremism in Alexander Raptotasios Antigone [on strike]. The piece is highly charged with political intent, bringing to light the experiences of many women who became so-called ‘ISIS Brides’.

Review: SELECTING A GHOST, Stanley Arts Centre
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 11, 2024

Selecting a Ghost, a site-specific show at the Stanely Arts Centre, is based on the Arthur Conan Doyle short story of the same name, in which Silas and Matilda D’Odds of Goresthorpe Grange decide that they want a ghost to find its resting place in their new home. Audience members have been welcomed to the home of the D’Odds to learn more about their hunt for a haunt in this promenade-style performance.

SELECTING A GHOST Comes to Stanley Arts' Days of the Dead Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Transforming the Georgian Grade II listed venue Stanley Arts into the medieval mansion backdrop of Goresthore Grange, audiences are invited to promenade from room to room with supernatural enthusiasts Silas and Matilda D'Odds on a hunt for their ghost.

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates its 7th Anniversary in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrated its 7th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre on Sunday 30 July 2023 where it is now booking to 19 May 2024. Check out photos from the celebration here!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates 7th Anniversary in the West End This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates its 7th anniversary at London’s Palace Theatre on Sunday 30 July 2023 where it is now booking to 19 May 2024.

Photos: First Look at all New Portraits of the New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2022

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has released family portraits of the Potters, the Granger-Weasleys and the Malfoys in advance of the new Company’s first performance on 13 October 2022.  

New Casting Announced For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the West End; Booking Extends
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022

The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced new casting for who begin performances at London's Palace Theatre on 13 October 2022.  In addition, the original two-part multi award-winning production is now extending booking to 30 July 2023.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announce House Pride Performances
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2021

The internationally award-winning London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses early next year with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2021

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child recently confirmed full casting for the production which resumed performances at the Palace Theatre in London on 14 October 2021. Find out who is in the London cast here and check out new cast photos.

VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Returns to the West End
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2021

The hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child resumed performances at the Palace Theatre in London this week! Go inside reopening with a new video from inside the show's magical return!

Full Casting Announced For the West End Return of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

Joining the cast are Lola Adaja, Samson Ajewole, David Annen, Valerie Antwi, Sue Appleby, Phil Cheadle, Craig Connolly, Robert Curtis, Tim Dewberry, Jim Fish, Thomas Gilbey, Jemma Gould, Rachel Hinds, Jordan Lang, Ronnie Lee, Katrina Lopes, Lucy Mangan, David Mara, Lucia McAnespie, Jayne McKenna, Kathryn Meisle, Gordon Millar, Ian Redford, and more!

Casting Announced For WAITING FOR LEFTY Zoom Production
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2021

Waiting for Lefty is a well-known piece of agitprop theatre, written in 1935 when America was in the midst of the Great Depression and saw no light at the end of the tunnel.

REASONS TO STAY ALIVE Set for Run at HOME Manchester
by Julie Musbach - Oct 7, 2019

The stage adaptation of best-selling author Matt Haig's Reasons To Stay Alive from Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre, with text by April De Angelis and directed by Jonathan Watkins, comes to HOME Manchester 29 October - 2 November 2019.

BWW Review: REASONS TO STAY ALIVE, Crucible Studio, Sheffield
by Ruth Deller - Sep 19, 2019

Starkly beautiful scenery and strong performances drive this Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre adaptation of Matt Haig's popular memoir.

Photo Flash: First Look at Sheffield Theatres' and English Touring Theatre's REASONS TO STAY ALIVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2019

Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre today announce the full cast for their co-production of the world première of Matt Haig's Reasons to Stay Alive imagined for the stage by Jonathan Watkins and with text by April De Angelis.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For REASONS TO STAY ALIVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019

Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre today announce the full cast for their co-production of the world première of Matt Haig's Reasons to Stay Alive imagined for the stage by Jonathan Watkins and with text by April De Angelis.

Full Cast Announced For Sheffield Theatres' & English Touring Theatre's Co-production Of REASONS TO STAY ALIVE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2019

Sheffield Theatres and English Touring Theatre today announce the full cast for their co-production of the world première of Matt Haig's Reasons to Stay Alive imagined for the stage by Jonathan Watkins and with text by April De Angelis.

Photo Flash: Sheffield Theatres Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2018

Desperate lovers, squabbling supernaturals and a hapless troupe of amateur actors get tangled in this joyous tale of enchantment and transformation.

Sheffield Theatres Announces Casting for STEEL and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.