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Review Roundup: MAD HOUSE, starring David Harbour and Bill Pullman

What did the critics think? Mad House, the hotly-awaited world premiere of Theresa Rebeck's play has now opened at the Ambassadors Theatre, starring David Harbour and Bill Pullman.

Review: MAD HOUSE, Ambassadors Theatre

Sometimes a new play comes along that has all the right ingredients for a delectable theatrical recipe.

Photos: First Look at David Harbour and More in MAD HOUSE

All new photos have been released of dark and funny new play by Theresa Rebeck, Mad House, that opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 26 June, with previews currently running, and runs until 4 September.

Photos: First Look at David Harbour, Bill Pullman & More in Rehearsals for Theresa Rebeck's MAD HOUSE

The dark and funny new play by Theresa Rebeck Mad House that opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 26 June, with previews from 15 June, and runs until 4 September.

Full Cast Announced For The World Première of MAD HOUSE, Starring David Harbour and Bill Pullman

Joining the previously announced David Harbour and Bill Pullman are Hanako Footman, Akiya Henry, Sinead Matthews, Charlie Oscar and Stephen Wight. Directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, the production opens on 26 June at the Ambassadors Theatre, with previews from 15 June, and runs until 4 September.

BWW Feature: The Best of Mike Leigh

The theatre landscape has changed dramatically since the 1977 premier of Abigail's Party but Leigh remains as real, raw and relevant as ever before. At 77 the writer / director shows no signs of slowing down. After venturing into period pieces with Topsy-Turvey and Mr Turner, Leigh's most recent picture Peterloo is his most ambitious yet. We've put together a list of Leigh's top ten works.

Donmar Warehouse Announces Casting For IN THE BLOOD

The Donmar Warehouse announces casting for Ellen McDougall's new production of Suzan-Lori Parks' play In the Blood. Nikki Amuka-Bird will return to the Donmar in the role of Hester alongside April Koyejo-Audiger, Paul Bazely, Ginny Holder, Martins Imhangbe, Sinead Matthews and Sule Rimi.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE ANTIPODES at the National Theatre

Their phones switched off, a group of people sit around a table telling, categorising and theorising stories. This is a world that is both familiar and fantastical. Their real purpose is never quite clear, but they continue on, searching for the monstrous. Part satire, part sacred rite, The Antipodesasks what value stories have for a world in crisis.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE ANTIPODES

Following acclaimed runs of The Flick and John, Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie  Baker returns to the National Theatre with her latest extraordinary play, The Antipodes. 

Photo Flash: Matthew Broderick, Elizabeth McGovern And More Star In THE STARRY MESSENGER

Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Matthew Broderick - renowned for roles including Ferris Bueller in the iconic movie and Leo Bloom in The Producers - makes his West End debut in in The Starry Messenger by Kenneth Lonergan, the Academy Award-winning writer of Manchester-By-The-Sea. Book tickets here!

BWW Review: THE STARRY MESSENGER, Wyndham's Theatre

A decade after originating the lead role Off Broadway, Matthew Broderick returns to Kenneth Lonergan's play to make his West End debut. His devotion to the material is certainly understandable, as the part is tailor-made for his signature brand of self-effacing deadpan - a placid mask covering existential angst.

Fiona Button, Pippa Nixon And Stella Gonet Join The Cast Of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Classic Spring is delighted to announce that Fiona Button, Pippa Nixon and Stella Gonet will join the cast of Michael Fentiman's The Importance of Being Earnest.

BWW Review: ABSOLUTE HELL, National Theatre

The original version of Rodney Ackland's provocative work, The Pink Room, had a bruising reception back in 1952, losing thousands for investor Terence Rattigan amidst furious reviews. Since salvaged by the Orange Tree in the Eighties, its rebirth was cemented by a Judi Dench-starring production at the National, where it now returns for an intriguing if not entirely convincing encore.

Photo Flash: First Look at the National's ABSOLUTE HELL

Bomb-blasted London. A Soho den in the hangover from World War II, where members drink into the darkness, night after night. Lying, fighting and seducing, these lost souls and bruised lovers struggle from the rubble of war towards an unknown future.

Off West End Announces OFFIES Finalists and Awards Event

The Offies 2018 finalists were announced live on Twitter & Facebook at 1pm today by OffWestEnd Panel Judge & Critic for The Stage Mark Shenton.

Nina Wadia And Sara Stewart Lead The Cast Of The UK Première Of COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN FIVE BETTIES

Antic Face and Nik Holttum Productions today announce casting for the UK premi re of award-winning American playwright Jen Silverman's play Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties. Nina Wadia (Betty 4) and Sara Stewart (Betty 1) lead the all-female company, directed by Charlie Parham, along with Lucy McCormick (Betty 2), Beatriz Romilly (Betty 3) and Genesis Lynea (Betty 5). Collective Rage opens in the Large at Southwark Playhouse on 29 January, with previews from 24 January and runs until 17 February.

Antic Face Announces UK Premiere of Jen Silverman's COLLECTIVE RAGE

Antic Face and Nik Holttum Productions today announce the UK premi re of award-winning American Playwright Jen Silverman's play Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties.

BWW Interview: Actress Amy Morgan Talks TRAVESTIES

Amy Morgan's credits include Red Velvet and Hay Fever in the West End, The Beaux' Stratagem at the National Theatre, and, on screen, Father Brown and Mr Selfridge. She's currently starring as Gwendolen in Tom Stoppard's Travesties, which has transferred to the Apollo Theatre following a hit run at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Full Casting Announced for World Premiere of SCHOOL PLAY at Southwark Playhouse

antic|face today announces the full casting for the world premiere of School Play - a new play by Alex MacKeith. Co-Artistic Director of antic|face Charlie Parham directs Oliver Dench (Tom), Fola Evans-Akingbola (Lara), Gemma Fray (Mikaela), Kevin Howarth (David/Tony), Vida King (Mikaela) and Ann Ogbomo (Jo).

Will the National Theatre Production of HEDDA GABLER Transfer to the West End?

The Daily Mail has reported that the National Theatre's production of Hedda Gabler, starring Ruth Wilson as the titular character, is currently being considered for a run on the West End.