Tom Basden

Robert Hastie Named as Deputy Artistic Director of the National Theatre

The National Theatre has announced some important updates to its board and leadership team, including Robert Hastie named as Deputy Artistic Director.

Playful Productions Will Produce World Premiere Adaptation of THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

Playful Productions will produce the world premiere play based on Richard Osman’s hugely successful book series The Thursday Murder Club.

BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2024 Predictions

The 2024 Olivier Awards are fast approaching on April 14. Ahead of one of the most exciting nights in theatreland, our critics – Aliya Al-Hassan, Mica Blackwell, Alexander Cohen, Katie Kirkpatrick, Kat Mokrynski, Gary Naylor, Kerrie Nicholson, Matthew Paluch and Christiana Rose share their thoughts about who and what will triumph on the night, as well as who should twin each category.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Will Hold a Post-Show Panel Discussion in Partnership With Inquest

Playful Productions has announced a post-show panel for Accidental Death of an Anarchist taking place on 5 September in partnership with charity, INQUEST.

Review: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, Theatre Royal Haymarket

The play is unforgiving. It tears apart the Met Police, their brutal questioning techniques, gross negligence, finger-pointing, and the inherent duplicity of governmental affairs. It’s a refreshingly political addition to the West End. 

Review Roundup: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Opens On The West End

Read reviews for the West End transfer of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, adapted by Tom Basden, and directed by Daniel Raggett at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Photos: First Look at the West End Transfer of ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST

New production photos have been released for the West End transfer of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Adapted by Tom Basden, and directed by Daniel Raggett, the production is currently running at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, which is owned by Access Entertainment, for a strictly limited run until 9 September.

Cast Revealed For ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST in the West End

The new West End cast has been announced for Daniel Raggett's production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, following a sell-out run at Lyric Hammersmith.

Daniel Raggett's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Transfers To Theatre Royal Haymarket

Daniel Raggett's production of Accidental Death of An Anarchist will transfer to the West End, following a critically acclaimed, sell out season at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

The BBC Comedy Festival is Coming to Cardiff in May

Following on from the success of the inaugural BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle in May 2022, Cardiff has been named the new BBC City of Comedy and will be playing host to the Comedy Festival from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 May.

Review: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, Lyric Hammersmith

With references ripped from the headlines, this rocket-paced update of Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s Accidental Death Of An Anarchist is at once both deeply political and utterly hilarious.

GUYS & DOLLS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for March

Spring is finally here and March is filled to bursting with some incredible shows.

Photos: First Look at Daniel Rigby as The Maniac in ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST

With rehearsals starting next week for the first major London revival of Dario Fo and Franco Rame’s riotous Accidental Death of an Anarchist in 20 years, in a new adaptation by comedian, writer, and actor Tom Basden (BB1 Here We Go and ITV’s Plebs), the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre release new images of Daniel Rigby as The Maniac.

Now on Sale: ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST at Lyric Hammersmith

Tickets from £18 for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist. An Anarchist has fallen to his death from a police station window. But did he jump or was he thrown?

Full Casting Announced For ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST At The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Full casting has been announced for the first major London revival of Dario Fo and Franco Rame's riotous Accidental Death of an Anarchist in 20 years, in a new adaptation by comedian, writer and actor Tom Basden.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season, ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, SCHOOL GIRLS, and More!

Lyric Theatre Hammersmith has announced its 2023 season! Learn more about the highlights here!

Guest Blog: Director Daniel Raggett on Reviving the Inquiry in Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST

One of the most important provocations when making any piece of theatre is: why this, why now?

Sheffield Theatres Announces New 2023 Shows MISS SAIGON and WILDFIRE ROAD

Sheffield Theatres have announced two upcoming productions, Wildfire Road and Miss Saigon.