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Macrobert Arts Centre Reveals New Artistic Director


Central Scotland's leading arts venue, Macrobert Arts Centre has announced Ed Robson as its new Artistic Director and CEO.

UK Tour of HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR Comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre in October


The first ever UK tour of the classic radio comedy Hancock’s Half Hour stops off at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this autumn as part of a national tour.  

New Shows Revealed For Autumn/Winter 2023/24 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre


A new show for young children featuring the famous walrus which visited Scarborough last Christmas has been announced alongside a season of visiting shows at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

THE STEPTOE AND SON RADIO SHOW Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre


Marking 60 years since the very first broadcast, a new production of the classic BBC TV comedy Steptoe and Son heads to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.  

HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR Heads To Theatre Royal Winchester


Fans of comedy classics will adore this live version of radio sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour, which heads to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 24 March.

David Benson & Jack Lane Star in DAD'S ARMY RADIO SHOW


Two acclaimed actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic Dad's Army radio episodes based on favourite scripts from the original TV series. Dad's Army Radio Show celebrates 50 years of Jimmy Perry and David Croft's quintessential sitcom, which won the Best One-Liner accolade in a poll of comedians conducted by digital channel Gold, with the immortal words "Don't tell him, Pike" from The Deadly Attachment episode.

Edward Albee, Debbie Reynolds Among Theater Legends Honored by TonyAwards.com


Each year, the Tony Awards release a list of names of friends and colleagues in the Broadway community who have left us during the past year.

Norman Wisdom to Return to the Stage in WISDOM OF A FOOL at Lost Theatre


Engine Shed and David Phillips present WISDOM OF A FOOL, running March 8th - March 11th, 2017 at LOST Theatre. 

Norman Wisdom to Return to the Stage in WISDOM OF A FOOL at Lost Theatre


Engine Shed and David Phillips present WISDOM OF A FOOL, running March 8th - March 11th, 2017 at LOST Theatre. 

WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR TROUSERS to Open This Summer at Stage Coach Theatre


'When Did You Last See Your Trousers': A British Farce by Ray Galton and John Antrobus is playing through September 10th at Stage Coach Theatre. Based on a story by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the production is directed by Karl Gautschi. 

HBO to Debut CONFIRMATION, Starring Kerry Washington, Today


HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (

HBO to Debut CONFIRMATION, Starring Kerry Washington, 4/16


HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (

Kerry Washington, Jennifer Hudson & More to Star in HBO Film's CONFIRMATION


The film details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and forever changed the way we think about sexual harassment, victims' rights and modern-day race relations.

Terry Jones to Helm World Premiere of JEEPERS CREEPERS


Monty Python legend Terry Jones is to direct the world premiere of Jeepers Creepers, a play about comedy star Marty Feldman and his ambitious wife, Lauretta.

Sean Hayes & More to Reprise Roles in New THREE STOOGES Movie


Sean Hayes (Larry), Chris Diamantopoulos (Moe) and Will Sasso (Curly), will reprise their roles as THE THREE STOOGES in a new film to be penned by Cameron Fay.  

Enniskillen International Beckett Festival HAPPY DAYS to Kick Off in July


The fourth Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, Happy Days, will take place over two long weekends, between 23 July and 3 August 2015.

Star Line Up for International Beckett Festival Announced


The fourth Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, Happy Days, will take place over two long weekends, between 23 July and 3 August 2015.

World Premiere of New Norman Wisdom Play Set for Capitol Theatre


Norman Wisdom entertained the world for over six decades. But growing up was tough for Chaplin's favourite clown. In this new play, written by Martyn Bell and Jack Lane, WISDOM OF A FOOL takes you behind the cheeky character and ill-fitting suit, to show the life and early career of one of the most talented performers this country has ever produced.

MEET THE PRESS Takes Sunday Morning Time Slot with 4.6M Viewers


"Meet the Press" was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs hour on Sunday, January 6, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Among Guests on NBC's MEET THE PRESS Today


Today, we'll talk to the man who negotiated with the White House on behalf of the GOP and now must navigate a divided party through the next big fight: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-K

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How many shows has Alan Simpson written?

Alan Simpson has written 1 shows including Rockefeller and the Red Indians (Playwright).

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