William Ilkley

Review: THE SYNDICATE, Theatre Royal

Based on her hit BBC TV series that entertained millions of viewers over four series, The Syndicate is the new stage hit comedy drama by the legendary Kay Mellor which is getting five star reviews and standing ovations from audiences around the country.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale Stars Bring THE SYNDICATE to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Based on the smash-hit, critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series, the world premiere of Kay Mellor's final stage play, The Syndicate, will come to the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from 2-6 July 2024.

THE SYNDICATE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre Next Month

​​​​​​​The Syndicate, based on the smash-hit critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers, is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 28 May - Sat 1 Jun.

Full Company Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Chichester Festival Theatre

The full company has been announced for Adam Penford’s new production of The Sound of Music, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July – 3 September

Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE

New photographs and a trailer have been released from the rehearsal room of the UK touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright.  The new production opens on 23 March at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton and tours until 16 July. 

Rehearsals Start For THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE UK Tour

Rehearsals have started this week for the new UK touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright.

Full Casting Announced For UK Tour of THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE

Full casting has been announced for the brand-new touring production of Jim Cartwright’s The Rise And Fall of Little Voice, produced by Katy Lipson and Glass Half Full Productions, directed by Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, West End; Little Women The Musical, Park Theatre/ Hope Mill) and starring international YouTube sensation Christina Bianco in the title role. 

WAR HORSE Gallops Into Hong Kong--The Only Asian Stop in Its First International Tour

The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically-acclaimed 2007 stage production of 'War Horse,' which inspired Steven Spielberg's 2011 war drama film of the same name, extends its limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai). Tickets to the performances from May 10 to June 2, 2019, are now on sale at HKTicketing.com.

The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting

The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

War Horse Returns to the National Theatre Marking the Centenary of Armistice Day

War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo's beloved novel, a remarkable story of courage, loyalty and friendship, will return to the National Theatre 11 years after its NT debut for a limited run in November 2018. War Horse at the NT marks the centenary of the Armistice which brought World War I to an end.

National Theatre Announces New Casting for Upcoming Season

New casting announced for the new National Theatre season. Full cast has been announced for Brian Friel's Translations including Colin Morgan and Ciaran Hinds, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Eric Kofi Abrefa and Thalissa Teixeira join Vanessa Kirby in the cast of Julie, part of the Travelex season with thousands of tickets available at £15. Sam Mendes directs The Lehman Trilogy, a co-production with Neal Street Productions, cast includes Adam Godley, Ben Miles and Simon Russell Beale. Full casting is announced for the award winning An Octoroon by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, transferring to the National Theatre in a co-production with the Orange Tree Theatre. The NT will tour to 30 venues in 27 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland, for a total of 83 playing weeks over the next year. Rufus Norris' Macbeth to tour to 18 venues across the UK and Ireland from autumn 2018. War Horse returns to the National Theatre marking the centenary of Armistice Day.

National Theatre's WAR HORSE UK Tour Launches Next Week

Rehearsals began this week for the 34-strong cast of a major tour UK tour of the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, which begins performances on 15 September 2017 (with press night on 3 October) at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and continues on a 15 city tour until February 2019.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Touring Company of WAR HORSE

Rehearsals began this week for the 34-strong cast of a major tour UK tour of the National Theatre's internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, which begins performances on 15 September 2017 (with press night on 3 October) at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and continues on a 15 city tour until February 2019. Scroll down for photos of the cast at their first day of rehearsals!

Thomas Dennis, Bob Fox, and More Announced for UK Tour of WAR HORSE

The National Theatre's today (17 May 2017 ) announced the 34 strong cast for its acclaimed production of War Horse which begins a major tour of the UK on 15 September 2017.

'Harry Potter' Star Matthew Lewis Visits THE FULL MONTY UK Tour

As previously announced, the 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY is led by Gary Lucy as Gaz, with Andrew Dunn as Gerald, Louis Emerick as Horse, Chris Fountain as Guy and Kai Owen as Dave.  Anthony Lewis is now playing the role of Lomper, as Joe Absolom had to withdraw due to contractual filming commitments.

Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY to Play Extra Show at Birmingham Hippodrome

Based on his smash-hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, Birmingham Hippodrome has announced full casting for the 2016/17 UK Theatre award-winning production of The Full Monty, running from Mon 14 - Sat 19 Nov.

THE FULL MONTY's Full Casting Announced

The full casting has been announced for the 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY. As previously announced, the cast is led by Gary Lucy as Gaz, with Andrew Dunn as Gerald, Louis Emerick as Horse, Chris Fountain as Guy and Kai Owen as Dave. Anthony Lewis will now be playing the role of Lomper.

THE MOUSETRAP Returning to Belgrade Theatre in November

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap continues its record-breaking, and first ever, UK tour in 2015 with a visit to Coventry's Belgrade Theatre this November. The beloved murder mystery, which originally opened in 1952 starring the late Richard Attenborough and his wife Sheila Sim, will visit the Belgrade Theatre from Mon 9 - Sat 14 Nov on the Main Stage.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of THE MOUSETRAP, Coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Due to unprecedented demand, the record-breaking 60th anniversary tour of THE MOUSETRAP has announced a new booking period, visiting more theatres up and down the country through to November 2015 -- returning to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this summer. Scroll down to meet the cast!

Hester Arden, Edward Elgood & More to Appear in UK Tour of THE MOUSETRAP

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap will continue its record-breaking, and first ever, UK tour into 2015. The beloved murder mystery will begin the 2015 leg of its tour at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen on 28 April. The show will then visit over 25 venues across the UK including a return visit to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury in September 2015 where the record-breaking tour began in September 2012.