Salisbury Playhouse

Full Cast Set For London Première of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The cast has been announced for the London première of Jean-Philippe Daguerre's Farewell Mister Haffmann adapted by Jeremy Sams. Learn more about the show here!

Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!

THE CROFT Will Embark on Tour Starring Liza Goddard and Caroline Harker
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Original Theatre in association with Wiltshire Creative will present Ali Milles’ thriller The Croft on tour, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 9 May 2025.

Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean's New Musical MAIDEN VOYAGE Will Have Workshop at The Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

 New Works Provincetown and Shared Experience will present a workshop in London of the new musical Maiden Voyage with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and Carmel Dean.

Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024
by Cheryl Markosky - Dec 12, 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.

Previews: THE REUNION al TEATRO ARCIMBOLDI e al TEATRO ROSSETTI
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 4, 2024

Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.

Photos: Chris Rankin and More Star In DICK WHITTINGTON At Corn Exchange Newbury
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2024

Corn Exchange Newbury has released photos of this year’s pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Guest Blog: 'Panto is a Gateway Drug': Director Ryan McBryde on Creating SLEEPING BEAUTY at Salisbury Playhouse
by Guest Author - Dec 2, 2024

I’m covered in glitter and surrounded by the kind of costumes that would give Ru Paul’s Drag Race a run for its money. It must be panto season again.

Cast Set For HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.

Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS Comes To Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Adapted from John Buchan's novel, Patrick Barlow's The 39 Steps will be directed by Ryan McBryde – in a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester and Octagon Theatre Bolton.

Meet the Cast of TAMMY FAYE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2024

The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE is now in previews and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the Palace Theater. Meet the cast of TAMMY FAYE here!

Cast And Creatives Announced For DICK WHITTINGTON Corn Exchange Newbury's Christmas Pantomime
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Corn Exchange Newbury has announced its cast for this year's pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Review: STONES IN HIS POCKETS, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 3, 2024

The Irish are renowned for good story telling. From James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and George Bernard Shaw, to simply a good yarn over a pint in a pub. In a long line of cracking good tales, you couldn't get much better than the new immersive revival of Marie Jones' tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets.

Cast and Creative Team Set For SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Cast and creatives have been announced for this year’s festive pantomime Sleeping Beauty at Salisbury Playhouse. Writers Plested, Brown & Wilsher are returning to Salisbury for a third year following the success of last year’s Dick Whittington, which was nominated for Best Pantomime at the 2024 UK Pantomime Association Awards.

Keala Settle Will Lead the UK Premiere of FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Tony nominated Broadway star Keala Settle will lead the cast in the UK premiere of the new US musical Fly More Than You Fall at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 18th October- 23rd November.

Photos: Max Bowden, Charlie Russell, and More Lead UK Tour of BIRDSONG
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

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. 

Photos: In Rehearsal for the UK Premiere of New Shakespeare-Inspired Musical, PLAY ON!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2024

See photos from inside rehearsal for the UK premiere of Play On!, the jazz-fuelled, Twelfth Night-inspired musical that will tour the UK from September 2024 – February 2025.

Cast Set For ROOM 13 at the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

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.

THE SILVER CORD Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.

Cast Set For PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).