William Fricker

Cast Set For HANSEL AND GRETEL at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast for Hansel and Gretel. Following last year’s run, this year's production is the Brothers Grimm’s classic story, with brand new songs.

Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford. 

Review: THE BOOK OF GRACE, Arcola Theatre

Political and punchy, the Book Grace is an incredibly powerful piece of theatre.

Cast Announced For Complicité's DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD

Award-winning, international touring company Complicité (The Encounter, Can I Live?) has announced the full casting for the world premiere of a new work for the theatre Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, conceived and directed by their Artistic Director and Co-Founder Simon McBurney.

The UK Premiere Of A SHERLOCK CAROL Comes to Marylebone Theatre

Three Christmases since the famous confrontation with his nemesis Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes has little appetite for mince pies or for solving crime. Wandering through Victorian London, he meets a grown-up and not-so-Tiny Tim who implores him to investigate the mysterious death of his reformed benefactor, one Ebenezer Scrooge.

Theatre Royal Stratford East's Celebrated Pantomime RAPUNZEL To Be Live Streamed at Hospitals

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces the live-streaming of their acclaimed pantomime Rapunzel to children at Newham University Hospital, St Francis Hospice and Richard House Children's Hospice on 28 December at 2pm. Using the latest digital technology, the theatre will share this year's seasonal treat, Rapunzel written by Trish Cooke and Robert Hyman and directed by Associate Director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, Pooja Ghai. This special project has been made possible thanks to generous support from Galliard Homes and follows the success of last year's production of Sinbad the Sailor which was live-streamed to Newham University Hospital and Richard House Children's Hospice.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Theatre Royal Stratford East's RAPUNZEL

Theatre Royal Stratford East presents RAPUNZEL November 27-January 13. Check out photos from the rehearsal room! Let your hair down with the feisty Rapunzel and friends in a magical re-imagining of this much-loved tale. Featuring original music, laugh-out-loud comedy and hilarious audience participation, it's no surprise that Theatre Royal Stratford East's pantomime is known as one of the best in London ('Oh yes it is!').

Chickenshed Takes to 1980's Italy with TRUMPETS AND RASPBERRIES

Revolving around a real political figure, Gianni Agnelli, this fictional plot mixes satire with a strong political message. When wealthy Agnelli is injured in a failed kidnap attempt, he is rescued by humble Antonio, one of his employees. Antonio flees the scene when people start shooting at him, leaving his jacket on Agnelli's body. The rich and influential Agnelli is taken to hospital in Antonio's jacket, where he mistakenly has his face reconstructed in the poor Antonio's likeness. Chaotic confusion ensues as Antonio finds himself the chief suspect in a kidnap plot - against himself!

Guest Blog: Jill Winternitz On Week Two Of Rehearsal For DARK TOURISM

It's all ramping up in the DT rehearsal room!  We've been working with the incredible movement director Polly Bennett to unlock the possibilities of our play in the Park90 space. 

Casting Revealed for DARK TOURISM at the Park Theatre 24 September - 29 October

Initial casting is today announced for the world premiere of Dark Tourism at Park Theatre (PARK90), from 29th September - 24th October, the debut play by Daniel Dingsdale. Amongst the cast are Tamaryn Payne and Jill Winternitz. Directed by Adam Lenson, this brand new play is a biting cultural satire on media cynicism and the world of celebrity, where one can go from nothing to everything and back again in the space of a YouTube video. Press Night is Thursday 1st October, 7pm.

BWW Reviews: Beautifully Articulate WAR HORSE a Theatrical Juggernaut

WAR HORSE has finally made its way onto South African stages, currently in the second and final leg of its national tour. As many a headline has declared since the local tour was announced: Joey has come home.

BWW Reviews: BILLY THE KID A PANTO WESTERN, Rosemary Branch Theatre, December 1 2014

Gary Naylor enjoys one of his treats of the year, the boutique panto that's short on space but long on laughs, invention and music.

Photo Flash: Check Out the Official Production Photos of ACE OF CLUBS

Noel Coward's ACE OF CLUBS will run at The Union Theatre from May 7 - 31, 2014. Check below to see the official production photos!

Photo Flash: First Look at Noel Coward's ACE OF CLUBS, Beginning Tonight at The Union Theatre

Noel Coward's ACE OF CLUBS will run at The Union Theatre from today, May 7 - 31, 2014. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Noel Coward's ACE OF CLUBS at The Union Theatre

Noel Coward's ACE OF CLUBS will run at The Union Theatre from May 7 - 31, 2014. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the cast in action below!

Jenny Rainsford and Gerald Kyd Star in Park Theatre's LITTLE BLACK BOOK, Now thru Jan 19

WSP presents Little Black Book by Jean-Claude Carriere, translated by Solvene Tiffou and directed by Kate Fahy at the Park Theatre, running today, December 17, 2013 through January 19, 2014. Jenny Rainsford stars as 'She' and Gerald Kyd stars as 'He' in what Fahy told the Daily Mail is a 'romantic, sexy, funny and absurd story' rarely seen in the UK.