Simon Wilkinson News

Rehearsals began today, 12 September 2016, for Grain in the Blood, a brand new production from playwright Rob Drummond, commissioned by the Traverse and co-produced with the Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

Rehearsals began today, 12 September 2016, for Grain in the Blood, a brand new production from playwright Rob Drummond, commissioned by the Traverse and co-produced with the Tron Theatre, Glasgow.

The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh is delighted to announce full casting for its epic production of the classical Greek poem, The Iliad, directed by its Artistic Director, Mark Thomson. Olivier Award nominee Melody Grove, currently nominated for 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role' for her critically acclaimed performance alongside Mark Rylance in Farinelli and the King in London's West End last winter, will perform in this lavish and visceral production that explores the basic human emotions of love, jealousy and revenge against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This will be Thomson's final production, as Artistic Director, after 13 years at Scotland's largest producing theatre. The Iliad will run from 20 April to 14 May.

?In association with the Citizens Theatre, joint Artistic Director of Vox Motus Candice Edmunds presents a new adaptation of August Strindberg's Dance of Death in the Citizens Theatre's Circle Studio next month from 22 April. Adapted by Frances Poet, designed by Graham McLaren and starring Tam Dean Burn, Lucianne McEvoy  and Andy Clarke, Dance of Death brings together some of the best creative talent in Scottish theatre.

The Traverse Theatre Company today announces the cast for its forthcoming production Tracks of the Winter Bear. The all-female, ensemble cast features a number of well-known performers. Deborah Arnott (Caucasian Chalk Circle, Royal Lyceum), Karen Bartke (My Name Is..., Tamasha Theatre, UK tour), Caroline Deyga (Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, National Theatre of Scotland), Kathryn Howden (The Last Witch, Edinburgh International Festival/ Traverse) and Molly Innes (The Artist Man and the Mother Woman, Traverse Theatre Company) have appeared in numerous productions in Scotland and internationally and bring a wealth of experience.

Celebrating 200 years since the nation's favourite novel was published, a highly praised, sparkling and fresh stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice will open at Salisbury Playhouse tonight 18 September prior to a 2 month UK Tour. On sale now.

Celebrating 200 years since the nation's favourite novel was published, a highly praised, sparkling and fresh stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice will open at Salisbury Playhouse on Thursday 18 September prior to a 2 month UK Tour. On sale now.

59E59 Theaters has introduced ThickSkin to New York with the US premiere of CHALK FARM, written by Kieran Hurley & AJ Taudevin, and directed by Neil Bettles. Part of Brits Off Broadway, CHALK FARM begins performances on Wednesday, May 21 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 8. Press opening is Wednesday, May 28 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.

From 4 May to 1 June 2014, TOM, Circa69, Stratford Circus and The Island will present THE NEW TEN COMMANDMENTS as part of Brighton Fringe 2014. The show is a deeply satirical piece persuading the audience/contributors to re-imagine traditions of morality as they know them.

Today, CATS judges will announce the winners for the 2011-2012 awards at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, tonight, 10 June.

On 10 May, 2012, following an all-day meeting at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, the CATS judges announced the following shortlists for the ten categories of the 2011-12 awards. The winners will be announced at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, on Sunday 10 June.

ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING, produced by The Circus Project and Brighton & Hove Youth Circus Company, runs May 6, at 3 and 7 p.m. at Brighton Fringe at the Sallis Benney Theatre, located at 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton BN1 1UG. Watch video interviews with the performers and creative team below!

ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING, produced by The Circus Project and Brighton & Hove Youth Circus Company, runs May 6, at 3 and 7 p.m. at Brighton Fringe at the Sallis Benney Theatre, located at 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton BN1 1UG. Watch video interviews with the performers and creative team below!

ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING presented by The Circus Project / Brighton & Hove Youth Circus Company is mix of aerial circus theatre and digital technology, telling TRUE stories of young people as they navigate through both the real and the virtual world. It will play on Sunday 22 April at 3pm and 7pm at the Pavilion Theatre (Brighton Dome, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG). Tickets are £8, £5 (concs) and can be purchased at www.brightondome.org or 01273 709709. It will also play on Sunday 6 May at 3pm and 7pm (Brighton Fringe event) at the Sallis Benney Theatre (58-67 Grand Parade Brighton BN1 1UG). Tickets are £8, £5 (concs) and can be purchased at www.brightonfringe.org or 01273 917272.

ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING presented by The Circus Project / Brighton & Hove Youth Circus Company is mix of aerial circus theatre and digital technology, telling TRUE stories of young people as they navigate through both the real and the virtual world. It will play on Sunday 22 April at 3pm and 7pm at the Pavilion Theatre (Brighton Dome, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG). Tickets are £8, £5 (concs) and can be purchased at www.brightondome.org or 01273 709709. It will also play on Sunday 6 May at 3pm and 7pm (Brighton Fringe event) at the Sallis Benney Theatre (58-67 Grand Parade Brighton BN1 1UG). Tickets are £8, £5 (concs) and can be purchased at www.brightonfringe.org or 01273 917272.