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LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) can be seen at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month. 

Cast & Creatives Set For GHOSTS at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Ghosts which runs at the venue in April and May. Learn more here!

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhous
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Rehearsals are under way for a vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse.

THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025.  Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) at Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The cast has been announced for a new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, Love’s Labour’s Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot’s Shakespeare North Playhouse for spring 2025.

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - Nov 27, 2024

The Shakespeare North Playhouse are taking audiences on an adventure into a timeless classic, in their production of Alice In Wonderland. However, instead of re-telling the famous story, writer Nick Lane and director Nathan Powell have re-invented the tale and given it a modern day twist.

ALISON SKILBECK'S UNCOMMON GROUND Will Be Performed For One Show Only at The White Bear Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Critically acclaimed writer and actress, Alison Skilbeck, brings her award nominated show Alison Skilbeck's Uncommon Ground to The White Bear Theatre for one show only on Sunday 24 November.

Photos: ALICE IN WONDERLAND In Rehearsal At Shakespeare North Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse has released photos from inside rehearsal for Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Nick Lane.

THE WHITBY REBELS is Now Playing at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

The autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels, is now on and runs until Saturday 2 November. 

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

​​​​​​​Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced the full cast for Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Nick Lane, opening Friday 22 November until Saturday 5 January, with a national press night on Tuesday 26 November at 7pm.  

Kit Young and Ruby Bentall Will Lead ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announcedthe cast of All’s Well That Ends Well, directed by Chelsea Walker (Visit from an Unknown Woman, Hampstead Theatre) in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Cast Set For ALADDIN at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2024

Casting has been announced for this year’s Christmas show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, Aladdin. David Ahmad, Jessica Dennis, Matthew Koon, Carl Patrick and Ash Weir will be directed by Gemma Fairlie in the show which runs from 29 November to 28 December.

Review Roundup: PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield, written by and starring Anne Odeke at Shakespeare's Globe. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.

Cast Set For THE WHITBY REBELS at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Casting has been announced for the autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels. Keith Bartlett, Kieran Foster, Jacqueline King, Duncan MacInnes, Jacqueline Naylor and Louise Mai Newberry will be directed by the SJT’s Artistic Director, Paul Robinson, in the new show by Bea Roberts which runs from 18 October to 2 November.

Cast Announced for THE TURN OF THE SCREW At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced the cast for THE TURN OF THE SCREW, set to run this fall.

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).

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced the creative team and title role casting for Alice in Wonderland, playing this festive season, opening Friday 22 November until Saturday 5 January, with a national press night on Tuesday 26 November.

DRACULA: THE BLOODY TRUTH Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

A new production which takes the lid off the familiar story of the world’s most famous vampire opens at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Alison Skilbeck Will Tour Lockdown Drama To OSO Arts Centre In Barnes
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Critically acclaimed writer and actress, Alison Skilbeck, brings her award nominated show 'Alison Skilbeck's Uncommon Ground' to the OSO Arts Centre in Barnes from the 3 July to the 5 July.

Cast Set for THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE at Jermyn Street Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for this rare revival or John Van Druten's heartwarming comedy The Voice of the Turtle, which opens at the theatre on 27 June and runs to 20 July.