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Original Theatre Reveals 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

Original Theatre will kick off its 20th anniversary year celebrations this November with the screening of Original At Last, a brand new short documentary film about their work, and the announcement of a packed programme for 2025. 

Susie Blake Joins Tom Chambers in the UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER IN THE DARK; Full Casting and Extra Dates Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2023

Original Theatre, Trafalgar Theatre Productions and JAS Theatricals have announced full casting and extra dates for the new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks. 

MURDER IN THE DARK Starring Tom Chambers Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023

The award-winning Original Theatre has teamed up with Trafalgar Entertainment for the first time to produce a new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks and starring Tom Chambers. 

Live and Digital Theatre Producer Original Theatre Celebrates a Year of Growth in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022

Original Theatre has released its 2022 Annual Review video detailing the facts and figures behind a successful year for the touring and online digital theatre production company, in spite of the continuing challenges being faced by the arts sector.

2023 Dates Added To UK Tour Of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2022

The UK Tour of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D has been extended into 2023, with dates added in Cambridge, High Wycombe, Birmingham, Kingston and Aberdeen. The brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation is directed by Philip Franks. The UK Tour opened on 9 September 2022 and has already received rave reviews.

Full Cast Announced For UK Tour Of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2022

Original Theatre have announced the full cast of their brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.

Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden Join Cast of THE MIRROR CRACK'D UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

Sophie Ward and Joe McFadden join Susie Blake in the cast of the brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff's acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.

Agatha Christie's THE MIRROR CRACK'D Will Tour the UK Beginning in September
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2022

Original Theatre Company has announced Miss Marple’s return to the stage in a brand new production of Rachel Wagstaff’s acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie’s THE MIRROR CRACK’D. The production, directed by Philip Franks, will begin its UK Tour at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne on 8 September 2022.

BEING MR. WICKHAM Will Embark on Tour This Autumn, Starring Adrian Lukis
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2021

 Written by Adrian Lukis and Catherine Curzon, this one-man play about one of Jane Austen's most charmingly roguish characters, is directed by Guy Unsworth and designed by Libby Watson. 

A COLD SUPPER BEHIND HARRODS Will Stream On Demand Beginning 22 June
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2021

In this drama, inspired by real characters and events, it is only as the three former agents depart for London in a taxi – for “a cold supper behind Harrods” – that the disturbing truth finally emerges.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For A COLD SUPPER BEHIND HARRODS at Oxford Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021

Rehearsal images have been released for A COLD SUPPER BEHIND HARRODS, a one-night only, semi-staged, rehearsed reading will be live streamed from the stage of Oxford Playhouse on Friday 11 June at 7:30pm.

David Jason, Stephanie Cole and Anton Lesser Will Lead Reading of A COLD SUPPER BEHIND HARRODS at the Oxford Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

Original Theatre Company, in association with Perfectly Normal Productions, will reunite David Jason, Stephanie Cole and Anton Lesser, the original stars of the BBC Radio 4 play, A Cold Supper Behind Harrods, for a one night only, semi-staged, rehearsed reading to be live streamed from the stage of the Oxford Playhouse at 7.30pm on Friday 11 June.

Adrian Lukis To Star in Stream of BEING MR. WICKHAM
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2021

Written by Adrian Lukis and Catherine Curzon, this one-man play about one of Jane Austen's most charmingly roguish characters, will be directed by Guy Unsworth, designed by Libby Watson and filmed by Matt Hargraves and his team from North South Culture, who recently worked on the acclaimed streaming of Hymn at The Almeida.

Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough Star In BARNES' PEOPLE With Original Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2021

Original Theatre Company and Perfectly Normal Productions present the first revival of Barnes' People, a series of four theatrical monologues starring Jon Culshaw, Matthew Kelly, Jemma Redgrave and Adrian Scarborough and directed by Philip Franks and Charlotte Peters. 

Jasmyn Banks Joins Cast Of Torben Betts' CAROLINE'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2018

Jasmyn Banks and Tom England will join the previously announced Caroline Langrishe, Aden Gillett, James Sutton and Elizabeth Boag in the 2019 national tour of Torben Betts's biting comedy, CAROLINE'S KITCHEN, beginning on 24 January 2019 at Derby Theatre, running through to 13 April 2019 at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. This will be followed by an off-Broadway season in New York Spring 2019. There will be a national press night at Cambridge Arts Theatre on Tuesday 29 January 2019.

Torben Betts' CAROLINE'S KITCHEN to Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018

Torben Betts's biting comedy, CAROLINE'S KITCHEN, was staged earlier this year on tour and at Park Theatre, London, under the title Monogamy, starring Janie Dee. Betts and his producers, Original Theatre Company, under the Artistic Direction of Alastair Whatley, have reworked the play and, with a new cast led by Caroline Langrishe, Aden Gillett, James Sutton and Elizabeth Boag (further casting to be announced), will begin a new national tour on 24 January 2019 at Derby Theatre, running through to 13 April 2019 at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. This will be followed by an off-Broadway season in New York Spring 2019.

Photo Flash: Inside Press Night for MONOGAMY at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2018

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY. Janie Dee plays Caroline Mortimer.  They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme. 

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour Production of Torben Betts's MONOGAMY
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2018

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart will play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY, joining the previously announced Janie Dee as Caroline Mortimer. They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for MONOGAMY Starring Janie Dee and Charlie Brooks
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2018

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart will play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY, joining the previously announced Janie Dee as Caroline Mortimer. They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme.

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart Join Janie Dee In New Torben Betts Play Monogamy
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2018

Charlie Brooks and Patrick Ryecart will play Sally and Mike respectively in the UK tour and London run of Torben Betts's new play MONOGAMY, joining the previously announced Janie Dee as Caroline Mortimer. They are joined by Jack Archer as Leo, Genevieve Gaunt as Amanda and Jack Sandle as Graeme.