Willy Russell News

Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK until April 2025 and has announced the cast for Spring dates.

Leading lady of stage and screen Natalie Bassingthwaighte will return to Australian stages to star in one of the world’s most popular plays, Shirley Valentine, directed by Lee Lewis.

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres have announcd new productions for 2025, the first season by new Creative Director Nathan Powell. Learn more about the lineup here!

Mina Anwar will reprise title role in Willy Russell’s iconic one-woman show. The Octagon Theatre Bolton’s critically acclaimed 2020 production of Willy Russell’s beloved comedy, Shirley Valentine, is back and will come to The Dukes from Wed 12th - Sat 22nd March.

Darlington Hippodrome has announced its line-up of shows for autumn 2024 and beyond. With stand-up comedy, live music, dance, musicals and more, this is one of Darlington Hippodrome’s most varied season yet. Learn more about the lineup here!

Production photos have been released for Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers as it continues to tour across the UK. Check out the photos here!

Threadbare Theatre Company will bring Offroading to the Old Red Lion Theatre next month. Performances run September 3rd- 14th at Old Red Lion Theatre as well as September 22-October 3rd at The Crown Inn and Pub.

Bill Kenwright Ltd's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates and venues announced for Autumn 2024, opening on 20 August at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.

Happily Ever After Productions has announced the return of the critically acclaimed musical 'Blood Brothers' by Willy Russell, coming to the Amsterdams Theaterhuis stage from September 5 to September 8.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will welcome back its award-winning production of the much-loved comedy Shirley Valentine this summer. 

The Octagon Theatre has revealed a sensational programme set to entertain audiences this autumn and into 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

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.

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!

Irish Arts Center has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s Agreement.

Hedgerow Theatre presents Willy Russell’s Shirley Valentine in repertory with Enda Walsh's The New Electric Ballroom, exploring life's potential. Don't miss this exciting production in February!

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced their upcoming Spring 2024 touring productions, which include Blood Brothers, Calendar Girls the Musical, Twelve Angry men, and Sleuth. Casting and tour dates have been revealed for all four touring productions. Learn more about the full lineup below!

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a new season of shows for 2024. Learn more about the full lineup, including Disney's Aladdin, and more! Plus find out how to get tickets here!

Don't miss the raunchy one-woman parody 'WHO'S HOLIDAY!' at Castle Craig Players. Follow the bizarre journey of Cindy Lou Who, now bitter and living in a trailer home. A must-see for mischievous adult theater-goers this holiday season!

Whether you're a lifelong mega-fan of Blood Brothers, or have never heard of it, this particular production is so finely curated with accomplished performances that I can't imagine anyone being disappointed.