Frances Barber

Frances Barber to Star in THE PSYCHIC's World Premiere at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

York Theatre Royal has announced Frances Barber will star as Rosa in the world premiere of The Psychic, a new play by writing duo Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Learn more here!

MUSIK Starring Frances Barber Comes To UK Cinemas This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026

MUSIK, the one-woman show starring Frances Barber with writing by Jonathan Harvey and songs by Pet Shop Boys, will screen in UK cinemas on April 9 and 12. The filmed stage production captures Barber’s performance from Wilton’s Music Hall.

Frances Barber-Led MUSIK Solo Show Coming to UK Cinemas
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

MUSIK, the solo show by Jonathan Harvey with original songs by Pet Shop Boys, will be coming to cinemas across the UK for a special big-screen release on April 9 and 12.

Terry Johnson Will Direct New Production of MUSIK at Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

Six years after its sold out critically acclaimed world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe and London transfer, outrageous MUSIK by writer Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.

MUSIK by Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys, Starring Frances Barber Returns to London
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

Six years after its sold out critically acclaimed world premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe and London transfer, outrageous MUSIK by writer Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe is to return to London.

Review: THE SEAGULL at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Evan Henerson - Feb 8, 2025

For his production of THE SEAGULL at the Odyssey Theatre, Katzman deploys a mostly solid cast (two of whom are also producers), a talented technical team and a vision. The results are plenty engaging.

WHITSTABLE PEARL Sets Season 3 Release Date on Acorn TV
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024

Acorn TV’s fan-favorite crime drama Whitstable Pearl returns with all-new episodes on Monday, October 21 in the US, Canada, UK (including Northern Ireland), Australia and New Zealand. Additional episodes of the six-episode Acorn TV Original Series will drop weekly on Mondays.

Show of the Week: Tickets From £25 for THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 29, 2024

Show of the Week: tickets from £25 for The Unfriend. Unfriend noun. A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer. 

Review: THE UNFRIEND, Wyndham's Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 11, 2024

Lee Mack and Frances Barber lead a fine cast in Steven Moffat's comedy, sailing back into the West End for a limited run

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of the West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2024

An all-new sneak peek video has been released for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend, which is now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre.

Photos: First Look at THE UNFRIEND at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

Producers Playful Productions has  released production photos for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend, which is now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre.

Video: Ian McKellen Stars In HAMLET, Headed To UK Cinemas In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

Ian McKellen is reprising the title role in William Shakespeare's Hamlet in a film adaptation of Sean Mathias' acclaimed 2021 production at Theatre Royal Windsor. Watch the trailer!

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2023

Producers Playful Productions have released rehearsal images ahead of the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend which opens at the Wyndham's Theatre next week from 16 December. See all the rehearsal photos below.

Cast Set For the West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Producers Playful Productions has announced the full cast for the West End return of Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend. Rehearsals are underway ahead of performances beginning at the Wyndhams’ Theatre on 16 December.

Onsale Now: The West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 26, 2023

Now Onsale: The West End Return of The Unfriend Unfriend-noun. A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer.

THE UNFRIEND Returns to the West End in December
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2023

Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ record breaking collaboration The Unfriend will be making its return to the West End this year. The show will open in previews at Wyndham's Theatre on 16 December and will run until 9 March 2024, with a press night on 9 January 2024.

Review Roundup: THE UNFRIEND at the Criterion Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 20, 2023

Following its acclaimed sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unfriend has now opened in the West End for a strictly limited run from 15 January. This riotous dark comedy from writer Steven Moffat and director Mark Gatiss, the award- winning team behind BBC's Sherlock, stars an uproarious cast including Reece Shearsmith, Amanda Abington and Frances Barber. What did the critics think of Steven Moffat's dark comedy?

Review: THE UNFRIEND, Criterion Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jan 20, 2023

As much a comedy of menace as it is a comedy of manners.

NOISES OFF Leads our Top Ten Shows For January
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 3, 2023

We start the 2023 as we mean to go on; with some cracking West End shows. From some well-deserved transfers from the Theatre Royal Bath and Chichester Festival Theatre, to the UK premiere of George Takei's musical and the unknown story of Charlie  Chaplin and  Stan Laurel there are some true theatrical treats in store in January.

Tour Announced For The Premiere of WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Cahoots Theatre Company Ltd in association with Jamie Clark Theatre presents the UK premiere of William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, starring Robert Daws and directed by Robin Herford, on a UK Tour which opens at Malvern Theatres on 26 January 2023.