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Birmingham Hippodrome Unveils Original Musicals In Development
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

Birmingham Hippodrome is inviting audiences to experience a snippet of six unique musical theatre projects in development at its first ever New Musicals Showcase on Thursday 6 March. 

Leith Theatre Will Host Edinburgh Premiere of RESTLESS NATIVES: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Leith Theatre will be the Edinburgh home of Restless Natives: The Musical. The brand-new stage version of the classic Scottish film will kick off a three-month summer programme of theatre, music and film.

RESTLESS NATIVES: THE MUSICAL Will Embark on Scottish Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

A new stage musical of the iconic Scottish film Restless Natives will run at Perth Theatre in the spring of 2025 before heading out on tour at selected Scottish venues.

Cast Announced For Bilingual Production Of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA At Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Blanche McIntyre (Twelfth Night: For One Night Only, Globe), with Nadia Nadarajah and John Hollingworth as Cleopatra and Mark Antony.

New Musical Theatre Writers Begin Key Development Programme At Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

Birmingham Hippodrome has welcomed 15 musical theatre writers and creatives to their new Musical Theatre Writers Group programme. 

Full Cast Set For the RSC'S THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 5 June – 7 September.  

Musical Theatre Writers Group Programme Launched By Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre Department
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2023

Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre Department have launched their first opportunity for musical theatre writers.

A FAMILY BUSINESS Will Embark on UK Tour in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

 A Family Business is the final part of Chris Thorpe and Rachel Chavkin’s trilogy of shows that look at global issues from an individual standpoint, following on from Confirmation and Status, both Scotsman Fringe First winners.

Cast Set For PORTIA COUGHLAN at the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast for Carrie Cracknell’s production of Marina Carr’s Portia Coughlan. 

RLJE Films Nabs the Psychological Thriller SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL Starring Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2023

Directed by Yuval Adler (Bethlehem, The Operative), SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL is the feature screenwriting debut of Luke Paradise.  It stars Nicolas Cage (Mandy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) and Joel Kinnaman (The Suicide Squad 1 & 2, Silent Night).

THE LAVENDER HILL MOB to Kick Off 2023 Leg of UK Tour at the Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022

Comedy duo Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards will continue their comedy caper in 2023! The critically acclaimed world premiere stage adaptation of the classic Ealing Comedy, The Lavender Hill Mob will kick off the 2023 leg of its UK tour at the Chichester Festival Theatre on 10 January.

New Stage Adaptation Of THE LAVENDER HILL MOB Opens In Brighton Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2022

The Lavender Hill Mob based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter opens in Brighton next week. 

Photos: First Look At The UK Tour of THE LAVENDER HILL MOB
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022

See photos of the the UK tour of the classic Ealing Comedy, The Lavender Hill Mob, based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter.

RLJE Films, Shudder & AMC+ Acquire THE APOLOGY Starring Anna Gunn
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022

RLJE Films, Shudder and AMC+ have partnered and financed the highly anticipated thriller, THE APOLOGY. Directed and written by Alison Star Locke, in her feature film writing/directing debut, THE APOLOGY stars Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad,” Sully), Linus Roache (My Policeman, “Homeland”), and Janeane Garofalo (Wet Hot American Summer, Reality Bites).

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the Tour of THE LAVENDER HILL MOB
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Jeremy Sams’ upcoming production of classic Ealing Comedy The Lavender Hill Mob based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter.

Full Cast Announced for THE LAVENDER HILL MOB UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Full casting is announced for the UK tour of The Lavender Hill Mob, based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter. New cast members include Victoria Blunt (Audrey), Guy Burgess (Farrow), Aamira Challenger (Fernanda), Tessa Churchard (Lady Agnes), John Dougall (Sir Horace) and Tim Sutton (Sammy).

Full Cast Announced For The UK Tour of THE LAVENDER HILL MOB
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Full casting is announced for the UK tour of the classic Ealing Comedy, The Lavender Hill Mob, based on the screenplay by T.E.B. Clarke, adapted for the stage by Phil Porter.

The Cast of TO THE STREETS! Drives Into Performances at Handsworth Park
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2022

The cast of To The Streets! got into character by hopping on a vintage National Express bus ahead of moving from their rehearsals at Birmingham Hippodrome to their first performances at Handsworth Park this Friday.

West Midlands Based Community Cast Announced For China Plate and Birmingham Hippodrome's TO THE STREETS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022

China Plate and Birmingham Hippodrome have announced that the full West Midlands based community cast has been found for To The Streets!, an uplifting new musical inspired by the 1963 Bristol Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the UK's civil rights history.

AMC+ & RLJE Films Acquire SECTION 8
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022

 Written by Chad Law (Drive Hard), Josh Ridgway (Howlers) and directed by Christian Sesma (Vigilante Diaries), SECTION 8 stars Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables), Dermot Mulroney (“Hanna”), Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler).