Ian Hallard News

Birmingham Rep announced that Sean Foley will step down as Artistic Director this summer following his forthcoming production of Withnail and I.

Following a successful UK tour, The Way Old Friends Do, written and directed by Ian Hallard and Mark Gatiss respectively, is now open for a west end run at the Criterion Theatre.

Get the latest updates on the cast of I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, a must-see show coming to [Theater Name] on [Date]. Don't miss out on this exciting new production that brings the magic of musicals to life.

The King’s Head Theatre charity has announced they will be closing their home of 53 years on 13 August 2023, and moving into a custom-built new theatre immediately behind the existing venue in Islington Square, with an opening date and programme to be announced.

Following a critically acclaimed and award nominated Birmingham Rep premiere, Park Theatre run and tour, Ian Hallard’s new comedy The Way Old Friends Do will transfer to the West End, for a strictly limited four-week season at The Criterion Theatre from 17 August.

The Way Old Friends Do recently performed its 100th show. Writer and performer Ian Hallard and the rest of the cast celebrated the 100th performance of the critically acclaimed show on Tuesday 23rd May following a sell-out show at The Lowry in Salford. 

Actor, writer and producer of Doctor Who and Sherlock Mark Gatiss directs The Way Old Friends Do, a new comedy by Ian Hallard about devotion, desire and dancing queens.

Tickets from £15 for The Way Old Friends Do- new comedy about devotion, desire and dancing queens.

Check out all new photos from press night of The Way Old Friends Do at the Park Theatre!

A heartfelt love letter to ABBA that'll want to make you say thank you for the music.

Beginning as a writer some decades into his acting career, Ian Hallard cites his motivations for The Way Old Friends Do, his first play, as providing a means for him to portray a dream role. Namely, Agnetha Fältskog, ABBA's girl with the golden hair.

Get a first look at photos of Ian Hallard’s new play, The Way Old Friends Do, which will be touring the UK from March with a season at London’s Park Theatre.

First look photos! Birmingham Rep and James Seabright have released first-look production shots from Ian Hallard’s brand new play, The Way Old Friends Do, which is currently receiving its world premiere at The Rep until Sat 4 Mar.

All new  rehearsal photos have been released for Ian Hallard’s new play, The Way Old Friends Do, which will be touring the UK from March with a season at London’s Park Theatre.

Park Theatre have announced new shows in their Spring 2023 season, ranging from new productions about cancel culture and PTSD to revivals of classic plays by experimental writers Philip Ridley and Neil LaBute.

Birmingham Rep and James Seabright have released a set of first look photos featuring the full cast of Ian Hallard’s brand new play, The Way Old Friends Do, which receives its world premiere at The Rep from 17 Feb – 4 Mar 2023.

One of my favourite theatrical moments of the year at Theatre Royal Bath was Into the Woods: a trippy version of Stephen Sondheim's musical, thanks to Terry Gilliam's surreal Monty Python-esque imagination. This mind-bending show deserves space in the West End soon.

Exeter Northcott has announced a new season of events at its Northcott and Barnfield theatres for January to August 2023, revealing a rich range of absurd comedies, cutting-edge dramas, family favourites and innovative South West-based productions.

Theatre Royal Brighton's brand new What's On Guide is out now! Packed with top quality entertainment, there's a fabulous choice of shows this season from Mother Goose starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop this December, to Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons starring Aidan Turner and Jenna Coleman next March.

The full cast has been announced for Ian Hallard's brand new play, The Way Old Friends Do, which will be visiting Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 May 2023 as part of a UK tour. The cast includes Donna Berlin (Doctors) James Bradshaw (Endeavour), Sara Crowe (Olivier Award winner for Private Lives), Andrew Horton (Jupiter's Legacy) and Rose Shalloo (Call The Midwife).