Richard Curtis News

Ed Sheeran has released a brand new music video for his original song “Under The Tree,” written for Netflix and Locksmith Animation’s upcoming holiday film That Christmas, which premieres globally on Netflix December 4. Watch it now!

Netflix has released the first trailer for That Christmas, the upcoming holiday animated movie from Richard Curtis (Love Actually). The film debuts on the streamer December 4. Watch the trailer now!

Netflix has revealed that Ed Sheeran has written and recorded an original song for Locksmith Animation’s (Ron’s Gone Wrong) upcoming CG animated feature That Christmas. The track titled “Under The Tree” will feature in the animated film that will come to Netflix on Friday, December 6.

Harbour Theatre has received a higher calling and is blessing its divine audiences with a heavenly stage production of The Vicar of Dibley.

Experience LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE IN CONCERT with a full orchestra on a UK-wide 13-date tour this Christmas season.

The Broadway premiere of Mary Jane, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, starring Academy Award nominee & Critics Choice Award Winner Rachel McAdams, begins previews on Broadway tonight, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Mary Jane here!

The multi-award winning new musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge – winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production, and the South Bank Sky Arts Award – transfers to the West End following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres.

Sony Music Masterworks, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has announced a new strategic venture with Roast Productions, a live entertainment company founded by Bonnie Royal and Michael Stevens.

Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.

Production photos have been released for Christmas Actually a brand-new festive show curated by Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Blackadder) and directed by Daniel Raggett (Accidental Death of an Anarchist, West End; ANNA X, West End) at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved holiday film's release, a truly outstanding all-star cast has been assembled for For The Record and The Wallis’ co-production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration with performances scheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!

For The Record’s perennial holiday favorite Love Actually Live returned to The Wallis November 29, 2023. Commemorating the film’s 20th anniversary, Anderson Davis directs the cast of Tomasina Abate, Madison Taylor Baez, James Byous, Chris Cockrill, Audrey Cymone, Anthony Fedorov, Brayden Gleave, Grace Kinstler, Parissa Koo, Doug Kreeger, Austin Lesch, Ruby Lewis, Chris Mann, Jordan Ann Martone, Brian McKnight Jr., Darrell Morris Jr, Nina Nelson, Spencer Schaffe, Drew Seeley, Rex Smith, Alkaio Thiele and Cheyenne Isabel Wells. In the midst of previews, Ruby found some time to answer a few of my queries.

Originally written for 2003 Christmas romantic comedy Love Actually, the band have finally recorded a version 20 years after its inception. Produced by the band and led by Tom Chaplin's undeniable vocal, the beautifully poignant single comes alongside a stunning lyric video cutting some of the film's memorable scenes.

Mercury Theatre Colchester has announced that they will present a new revival production of David Greig and Gordon McIntyre's play with songs Midsummer.

Comic Relief US will present their inaugural U.S. gala on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Cipriani 25 Broadway.

The initial lineup has been revealed for Christmas Actually a brand-new festive show curated by Richard Curtis and directed by Daniel Raggett at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall.

Starring Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy, the film also features Tony winner Alan Cumming, Tony nominee Denée Benton, and Tony winner LaChanze. They are joined by Marc Maron and Luis Guzmán. This Christmas comes a holiday fairytale comedy about a genie, a man, and landing one last chance. Watch the video trailer now!

StreamingFrom highly-anticipated movies starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, LaChanze, Denée Benton, and more, to albums from Stephanie J. Block and Leslie Odom Jr., November's new streaming releases will give Broadway fans entertained all month.

This Winter, the Southbank Centre presents a packed programme of exciting new shows for everyone to enjoy featuring a mix of family events, cabaret, dance, music and comedy. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Richard Curtis has revealed that he spent 15 years writing a play, but it has never been staged because his partner, Emma Freud, said it was good enough, according to The Times.