Stephen Jeffreys News

Karl Sydow has announced that Backbeat - the stage adaptation of the 1994 film by Iain Softley on the birth of the Beatles - will be rock & rolling its way to London's Duke of York Theatre for its West End premiere this October.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, the acclaimed Tricycle Theatre Company production that will be presented in three parts in association with and at NYU Skirball Center from December 1 through December 19 with an official press opening on Tuesday, December 7. Directed by Nicolas Kent and Indhu Rubasingham, THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN is an ambitious political and theatrical event that was recently nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) in association with and at NYU Skirball Center will begin previews Wednesday, December 1 for the acclaimed Tricycle Theatre Company's THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) in association with and at NYU Skirball Center will begin previews Wednesday, December 1 for the acclaimed Tricycle Theatre Company's THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN.

This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, a sweeping cycle of short scripts by 12 top playwrights that caused a sensation in London. Presented in three parts - on different days or in one impassioned marathon - this unprecedented show explores Afghanistan over the last 150 years. Produced with the Tricycle Theatre and supported by the British Council, THE GREAT GAME makes its West Coast premiere in the Roda Theatre. This limited run begins October 22 and must end November 7. The executive producers for this exclusive two-week engagement are Bill Falik and Diana Cohen and the Strauch Kuhlanjian Family. Meanwhile, the Tricycle - which has gained renown in Britain for presenting plays that examine contemporary issues and investigate cultural diversity - is hosting Berkeley Rep's production of Tiny Kushner.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, the acclaimed Tricycle Theatre Company production that will be presented in three parts in association with and at NYU Skirball Center from December 1 through December 19 with an official press opening on Tuesday, December 7. Directed by Nicolas Kent and Indhu Rubasingham, THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN is an ambitious political and theatrical event that was recently nominated for an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is proud to present the sexually charged comedy of manners, "The Libertine," by award-winning playwright Stephen Jeffreys, for a strictly limited engagement beginning Friday, November 5th at The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is proud to present the sexually charged comedy of manners, "The Libertine," by award-winning playwright Stephen Jeffreys, for a strictly limited engagement beginning Friday, November 5th at The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, a sweeping cycle of short scripts by 12 top playwrights that caused a sensation in London. Presented in three parts - on different days or in one impassioned marathon - this unprecedented show explores Afghanistan over the last 150 years. Produced with the Tricycle Theatre and supported by the British Council, THE GREAT GAME makes its West Coast premiere in the Roda Theatre. This limited run begins October 22 and must end November 7. The executive producers for this exclusive two-week engagement are Bill Falik and Diana Cohen and the Strauch Kuhlanjian Family. Meanwhile, the Tricycle - which has gained renown in Britain for presenting plays that examine contemporary issues and investigate cultural diversity - is hosting Berkeley Rep's production of Tiny Kushner.

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is proud to present the sexually charged comedy of manners, "The Libertine," by award-winning playwright Stephen Jeffreys, for a strictly limited engagement beginning Friday, November 5th at The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company is proud to present the sexually charged comedy of manners, "The Libertine," by award-winning playwright Stephen Jeffreys, for a strictly limited engagement beginning Friday, November 5th at The Kirk Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Avenues).

Two powerful, international hit productions offering perspectives on the current Middle Eastern conflicts are making their way to the U.S. with the Shakespeare Theatre Company as their first stop.

This fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes THE GREAT GAME: AFGHANISTAN, a sweeping cycle of short scripts by 12 top playwrights that caused a sensation in London. Presented in three parts - on different days or in one impassioned marathon - this unprecedented show explores Afghanistan over the last 150 years. Produced with the Tricycle Theatre and supported by the British Council, THE GREAT GAME makes its West Coast premiere in the Roda Theatre. This limited run begins October 22 and must end November 7. The executive producers for this exclusive two-week engagement are Bill Falik and Diana Cohen and the Strauch Kuhlanjian Family. Meanwhile, the Tricycle - which has gained renown in Britain for presenting plays that examine contemporary issues and investigate cultural diversity - is hosting Berkeley Rep's production of Tiny Kushner.

The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions will close at the Tricycle Theatre on 29 August 2010.

The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions returns to the Tricycle Theatre for a limited run from 23 July until 29 August 2010 with a press day on 31 July.

Celebration Arts presents I Just Stopped By To See The Man, by Stephen Jeffreys. Directed by James Wheatley, I Just Stopped By To See The Man will open June 18, 2010 and show Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through July 24, 2010.

The Great Game: Afghanistan - a festival exploring Afghan culture and history through twelve plays, a five day film programme, a ceramic exhibition and discussion sessions returns to the Tricycle Theatre for a limited run from 23 July until 29 August 2010 with a press day on 31 July.

The Courtyard Theatre presents the British premiere of Mother of Him by Evan Placey and directed by Guy Retallack. Winner of both the King's Cross Award for New Playwriting in the UK and Canada's Under 30 National Playwriting Award, Mother of Him, by Evan Placey, will get its British premiere, in a production, directed by Guy Retallack, at the Courtyard?Theatre from Wednesday 2 June to Sunday 4 July.