Rachel Wagstaff

The Mill At Sonning Announces DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY And More for 2025 Season

The Mill at Sonning has announced its full roster of in-house theatre productions for 2025.

Video: BIRDSONG Cast Members James Esler & More Perform Poetry Recordings

Three cast members from Original Theatre’s stage tour of the epic First World War story of love and loss Birdsong have recorded poignant on-stage video readings of war poems chosen by the celebrated novel’s author, Sebastian Faulks. Watch now!

Original Theatre Reveals 20th Anniversary Season

Original Theatre will kick off its 20th anniversary year celebrations this November with the screening of Original At Last, a brand new short documentary film about their work, and the announcement of a packed programme for 2025. 

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles

Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.

Review: BIRDSONG, Richmond Theatre

Touring production will pull in fans of the book, but needs to find something more to say if it is to convert those new to the story. See what our critic thought of the production.

Photos: Max Bowden, Charlie Russell, and More Lead UK Tour of BIRDSONG

All new photos have been released from the 2024/25 UK tour of Birdsong. The epic First World War story of love and loss returns to the stage this Autumn in a brand-new production marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks’s international best-selling novel. 

Drury Lane Theatre Announces SISTER ACT, ON YOUR FEET! And More for 2025-2026 Season

Drury Lane Theatre invites audiences to escape the ordinary with an enticing lineup of productions in its 2025/2026 season, including a gripping Chicago premiere, a tale of envy and murder, and a trio of beloved female-driven musicals.

Cast Set For ROOM 13 at the Barn Theatre

The Barn Theatre has  announced casting for the world premiere of Room 13, a brand-new play by Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff, inspired by the ghost stories of M.R. James, set in the modern day.

Cast Set For 2024/25 UK Tour of BIRDSONG

The full cast has been announced for the 2024/25 tour of Birdsong. The epic First World War story of love and loss returns to the stage this Autumn in a brand-new production marking the 30th anniversary of Sebastian Faulks’s international best-selling novel. 

Marcus Brigstocke's THE RED Will Be Available on Original Online in August

Marcus Brigstocke's critically acclaimed play The Red will return to Original Theatre's digital streaming platform Original Online from Friday 2 August at 5pm for members, both new and existing, and then on general release (including rentals) from Friday 9 August at 5pm.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Comes to The Theatre Royal Glasgow in January

The Theatre Royal, Glasgow has announced that actor, writer, broadcaster and 2020 I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here winner, Giovanna Fletcher is set to star as Rachel Watson in a new UK tour of the smash-hit Wiltshire Creative Production of The Girl on the Train.

Paula Hawkins' Psychological Thriller THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Returns To Brighton Next Year

PAULA HAWKINS’ psychological thriller THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is set to return to Brighton next year, promising an engaging and suspenseful experience for theatergoers.

Giovanna Fletcher to Lead UK Tour of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Actor, writer, broadcaster and 2020 I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here winner, Giovanna Fletcher is set to star as Rachel Watson in a new UK tour of The Girl on the Train. Learn how purchase tickets.

BIRDSONG's Max Bowden and Musician James Findlay perform 'I Would That All The Wars They Were Over'

Actor Max Bowden, who will star as Jack Firebrace in the forthcoming tour of Sebastian Faulks’s epic First World War story of love and loss Birdsong, and folk musician James Findlay, have recorded their version of the traditional folk song I Would That All The Wars They Were Over with the release out now, commemorating the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme which began on 1 July 1916. Listen to it now!

No Strings Theatre Company Announces 2024-2025 Season

No Strings Theatre Company has announced their 2024-25 season. See the full lineup below!

The Barn Theatre Presents ROOM 13 A Modern Haunting Inspired By The Ghost Stories of M.R. James

Catch the modern ghost story, ROOM 13, this autumn at The Barn Theatre, Cirencester.

Max Bowden Will Lead UK Tour of BIRDSONG

Award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the roles of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders and Justin Fitzgerald in Waterloo Road, will star as Jack Firebrace in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks's epic story of love and loss, when it returns to the stage in a brand-new production for 2024, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. 

Vertigo Theatre to Present Canadian Premiere of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Vertigo Theatre will present THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN based on the best-selling book by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks Film, adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, March 16 - April 14, 2024. Learn more about the production here!

Video: See the BIRDSONG Flash Mob At King's Cross Station

Watch the flash mob performance of 'Birdsong' at King's Cross station on Valentine's Day. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes and learn about the upcoming Autumn tour of the show.

Broadway Licensing Global Acquires Rights to JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & THE DA VINCI CODE

Broadway Licensing Global has acquired the rights to JaJa's African Hair Braiding, by Joceyln Bioh, and The Da Vinci Code. Learn more about the show's!