National Theatre News

STARZ continues to round out the cast for “Outlander: Blood of My Blood,” announcing additional casting for several roles in the highly anticipated prequel series. Several newcomers are actors with extensive stage backgrounds. The series will center on two parallel love stories set in two different time periods, with Jamie’s parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and Claire’s parents in WWI England. Production on the 10-episode season is underway in Scotland.

As rehearsals begin this week, the full cast has been announced for the award-winning murder mystery musical Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder!  which will transfer to the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End for a strictly limited season from 25 May - 14 September.

The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has named Kate Bergstrom the new Augustin Family Artistic Director. Learn more about Bergstrom.

Hadestown: Teen Edition is now available for school and youth group productions in North America. Learn more about how to put on a production of Hadestown!

Two new appointments have been made to the Watermill Theatre's Board of Trustees. Learn more about the new members here!

The cast has been announced for Jimmy J's genre-bending adaptation of Ovid's 1st century poem coming to The Cockpit from 16th May - 1st June 2024, reclaiming the transgender narratives that underpin so much of Greco-Roman mythology.

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Roald Dahl Story Company and Leeds Playhouse have announced casting for The Enormous Crocodile at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, running from 17 May – 8 June 2024.

The novel which has most influenced the 21st century is brought to the stage in a thrilling new version by Ryan Craig which comes to Theatre Royal Bath from 20 – 28 September 2024, followed by a UK tour to be announced.

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and OVO have announced the première of Scottish playwright Frances Poet’s exciting new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s satirical study of society, money, and love - Sense and Sensibility. 

The Greek National Opera is now presenting Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s iconic opera Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, from 12 April 2024 and for a run of six performances, at the Stavros Niarchos Hall, in the SNFCC.

For the first time, an original soundtrack from a Punchdrunk show is available. Released by The Vinyl Factory, the album is available from today!

Multi-award-winning LUNG return with new musical The Children’s Inquiry which will shine a light on the UK’s childcare system when it premieres at London’s Southwark Playhouse Elephant in July.

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Watch footage from the first day of rehearsal of Anna Ledwich’s new production of Coram Boy, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 24 May – 15 June and at The Lowry, Salford from 21 – 29 June in the video here!

Catch the latest updates on UNFAIR ADVANTAGE's extended run. The show, due to popular demand, has added more dates but must close on May 19.

Discover the full lineup for PLAYGROUND'S 28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring premiere presentations and developmental readings by emerging playwrights. Learn about the plays and see how to purchase tickets.

Paper Story comes to Prague this week. This is a poetic production about the frail world we ourselves create, suitable for the whole family. The main role is assigned to paper, playfulness and children’s imagination. 

The National Theatre will adapt the bestselling book Ballet Shoes for the stage. Learn more about the production here!