Playful Productions

Playful Productions Will Produce World Premiere Adaptation of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

Playful Productions will produce the world premiere play based on Richard Osman’s hugely successful book series The Thursday Murder Club.

MACBETH With David Tennant and Cush Jumbo Will Transfer to the West End

The Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, and directed by Max Webster, will transfer to the West End.

Two New Shows Will Join National Theatre At Home in March

The National Theatre has announced that two new productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Learn more about the two new shows and find out how to watch them now!

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of the West End Return of THE UNFRIEND

An all-new sneak peek video has been released for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend, which is now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre.

Photos: First Look at THE UNFRIEND at Wyndham's Theatre

Producers Playful Productions has  released production photos for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend, which is now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for West End Return of THE UNFRIEND

Producers Playful Productions have released rehearsal images ahead of the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend which opens at the Wyndham's Theatre next week from 16 December. See all the rehearsal photos below.

Review Roundup: National Theatre's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

Read the reviews for The House of Bernarda Alba at the National Theatre.

Cast Set For the West End Return of THE UNFRIEND

Producers Playful Productions has announced the full cast for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend. Rehearsals are underway ahead of performances beginning at the Wyndhams’ Theatre on 16 December.

Photos: First Look at the National Theatre's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

The National Theatre has released the production images for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA at the National Theatre

The National Theatre has released the rehearsal photos for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions. Check out the photos below!

NIGHT SHIFT Comes to Stanley Arts This Month

Following last year’s award-winning Perfect Show For Rachel at the Barbican, the acclaimed Croydon- based theatre company Zoo Co return with Night Shift at the Stanley Arts Centre.

Lena Hall, Mark Gatiss, Lyric Theatre Belfast, and More Win UK Theatre Awards - Full List of Winners Here!

The 2023 UK Theatre Awards winners have been revealed in a ceremony at London's Guildhall, hosted by Musical Theatre star Zoe Birkett.

Full Cast Announced for Rebecca Frecknall's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions. 

Steve Coogan Will Lead DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End in Autumn 2024

Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaption of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, as the world premiere stage production of Kubrick’s timeless classic Dr. Strangelove prepares to open in the West End in Autumn 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

The Watermill Launches West End Raffle to Support Propel Fundraising Campaign

The Watermill Theatre has announced a West End ticket raffle to support their Propel fundraising campaign. Find out how to enter the raffle here!

National Theatre Celebrates 60 Years With Free Tickets for 16â€"25-Year-Olds

As the National Theatre prepares to mark 60 years of entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world on 22 October, a birthday present of 3,600 free tickets, 60 tickets for 60 performances in October, will be available for 16–25-year-olds to book for productions on the South Bank and in the West End. Learn more about the initiative and how to get tickets here!

ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Will Hold a Post-Show Panel Discussion in Partnership With Inquest

Playful Productions has announced a post-show panel for Accidental Death of an Anarchist taking place on 5 September in partnership with charity, INQUEST.

Amando Iannucci and Sean Foley Seek Shape-Shifting Comic Actor for DR. STRANGELOVE

In an interview with BBC News, Sean Foley said: “They’ve got to be a great comic actor, of which we have very many. They’ve got to be of that shape-shifting kind of quality.'

Stage Production of Stanley Kubrick's DR. STRANGELOVE to Open in London in Autumn 2024

Stanley Kubrick's iconic work will be adapted for the first time ever, when a world premiere stage production of his timeless classic Dr. Strangelove opens in the West End in Autumn 2024.

THE UNFRIEND Returns to the West End in December

Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend will be making its return to the West End this year. The show will open in previews at Wyndham's Theatre on 16 December and will run until 9 March 2024, with a press night on 9 January 2024.