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Review Roundup: LAND OF THE FREE at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Land of the Free at Southwark Playhouse. Playing in the lead up to the most contentious American presidential election since the time of the Civil War, Land of The Free, tells the full story for the first time in British theatre of the life of the actor John Wilkes Booth. Read all of the reviews.

Review: LAND OF THE FREE, Southwark Playhouse
by Josh Maughan - Oct 16, 2024

Land of the Free might be considered a success. Yes, its structure stumbles and feels a bit misguided at times, but it got a room full of people discussing some truly important issues. In a world facing such uncertainty, that’s exactly the kind of conversation theatre should be encouraging!

Cast Set For LAND OF THE FREE at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

A new play exploring the assassination of Abraham Lincoln announced its cast ahead of its opening next month. The production promises a deep dive into the historical event with a fresh perspective.

New Play from Simple8 To Examine the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

The award-winning ensemble Simple8 has announced the new play, Land of The Free, that dissects the life of the actor John Wilkes Booth and how he came to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln in 1865.

Full Cast Set For Simple8's Touring Production of MOBY DICK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

Simple8 has announced casting for the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Herman Melville's leviathan masterpiece, Moby Dick.

Perth Theatre and Concert Hall Unveil January-June 2024 Season Brochure
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

Explore the diverse range of entertainment and activities in store for the 2024 season at Perth Theatre and Concert Hall. From captivating shows to exciting events, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the unmissable experiences awaiting you in Perth.

Full Tour Dates and Director Set For Simple8's MOBY DICK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023

Simple 8's Moby Dick, the critically acclaimed, and multi award-winning staging of Herman Melville's leviathan masterpiece is being re-worked in a brand-new touring production in association with Royal & Derngate, Northampton.

Royal & Derngate Reveal Two Upcoming Shows For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Following the announcement of the re-opening timelines for both Royal & Derngate theatres and the Filmhouse, after the recent temporary closure for RAAC investigations, the organisation has announced two new productions for the next year as part of their produced work. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

MOBY DICK, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and More Set For Wilton's Music Hall 2024 Spring Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Wilton’s Music Hall has announced its 2024 spring season, following on from a stellar year of world class theatre and music productions spanning every genre from musicals to opera to cabaret. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Kazuo Ishiguro's THE REMAINS OF THE DAY Announced As Part Of Royal & Derngate's Made In Northampton Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2018

Artistic Director of Northampton's Royal & Derngate, James Dacre today announced that Royal & Derngate's commission of Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day, adapted by Barney Norris, will receive its world premiere in Northampton in February 2019 before a national Out of Joint tour.

BWW Review: A PASSAGE TO INDIA, Bristol Old Vic
by Kerrie Nicholson - Feb 3, 2018

In a new UK tour currently playing at Bristol Old Vic, award-winning theatre company simple8 have joined forces with Northampton's Royal & Derngate to present Simon Dormandy's adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel A Passage to India.

E.M. Forster's A PASSAGE TO INDIA is Adapted For The Stage At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2018

One of the great novels of the twentieth century, E. M. Forster's A Passage to India is vividly re-imagined by award-winning ensemble simple8, in a co-production with Royal & Derngate, Northampton. The press night will be Thursday 22 February, at 7pm.

New Musical MOONFLEET to Lead Salisbury Playhouse' 2018 Season
by Julie Musbach - Nov 11, 2017

The premiere of a new musical based on the Dorset-set novel Moonfleet leads the Spring/Summer 2018 season at Salisbury Playhouse.

BUILDING THE WALL, A PASSAGE TO INDIA, and More Fill New Park Theatre's 2018 Season
by Julie Musbach - Oct 16, 2017

Artistic Director Jez Bond today announces Park Theatre's new Jan - Jun 2018 season. Featuring five world, European, UK and London premiere productions, Park Theatre continues to build its reputation as a home for new writing and celebrated transfers.

Casting Announced for the European Premiere of DOLPHINS AND SHARKS
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2017

"My first supervisor was a African girl named Ann, and she had the nerve to tell me that I don't have a right to call myself African American. I had to tell that heffa just because your people sold my people doesn't mean I don't got African roots."

Royal & Derngate Announces Made In Northampton 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016

At the end of a remarkable year for the Northampton venue, Royal & Derngate's Artistic Director James Dacre today announced details of Made in Northampton 2017. 

BWW Review: DON'T SLEEP THERE ARE SNAKES, Park Theatre, March 23 2016
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a strange play that never quite decides on what it wants to be and finishes just when the drama is getting started.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for simple8's DON'T SLEEP THERE ARE SNAKES at Park Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Mar 8, 2016

simple8, the critically-acclaimed ensemble based theatre company - winners of the 2015 Peter Brook / Empty Space Awards - will make their Park Theatre debut with the world premiere of a new play by Sebastian Armesto and Dudley Hinton. DON'T SLEEP THERE ARE SNAKES, based on the true story and book by linguist, author and academic, Daniel Everett, will play at Park Theatre on March 22-April 23. 

STONY BROKE IN NO MAN'S LAND to Play Finborough Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015

Returning to the Finborough Theatre by popular demand, Stony Broke in No Man's Land, the world premiere of a new play from acclaimed playwright John Burrows, runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing nine Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees, from Sunday, 10 January 2016 (Press Night: Monday, 11 January 2016 at 7.30pm).

Winners Announced for Empty Space…Peter Brook Awards 2015
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 3, 2015

Today's award ceremony at the National Theatre Studio had Thelma Holt, the presenter, give the winner the cheque for £2000 to the Orange Tree Theatre for its series of collaborations, rediscoveries and new work such as the critically acclaimed Pomona. All nominees Theatre503, Crucible Studio Theatre, Ustinov Studio at Theatre Royal Bath, Southwark Playhouse and The Maria at Young Vic received a critic's speech for distinctive work.