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Macrobert Arts Centre Reveals New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

Central Scotland's leading arts venue, Macrobert Arts Centre has announced Ed Robson as its new Artistic Director and CEO.

UK Tour of HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR Comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

The first ever UK tour of the classic radio comedy Hancock’s Half Hour stops off at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this autumn as part of a national tour.  

New Shows Revealed For Autumn/Winter 2023/24 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

A new show for young children featuring the famous walrus which visited Scarborough last Christmas has been announced alongside a season of visiting shows at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

THE STEPTOE AND SON RADIO SHOW Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Marking 60 years since the very first broadcast, a new production of the classic BBC TV comedy Steptoe and Son heads to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.  

HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR Heads To Theatre Royal Winchester
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2019

Fans of comedy classics will adore this live version of radio sitcom, Hancock's Half Hour, which heads to Theatre Royal Winchester on Sunday 24 March.

David Benson & Jack Lane Star in DAD'S ARMY RADIO SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2018

Two acclaimed actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic Dad's Army radio episodes based on favourite scripts from the original TV series. Dad's Army Radio Show celebrates 50 years of Jimmy Perry and David Croft's quintessential sitcom, which won the Best One-Liner accolade in a poll of comedians conducted by digital channel Gold, with the immortal words "Don't tell him, Pike" from The Deadly Attachment episode.

Edward Albee, Debbie Reynolds Among Theater Legends Honored by TonyAwards.com
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017

Each year, the Tony Awards release a list of names of friends and colleagues in the Broadway community who have left us during the past year.

Norman Wisdom to Return to the Stage in WISDOM OF A FOOL at Lost Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2017

Engine Shed and David Phillips present WISDOM OF A FOOL, running March 8th - March 11th, 2017 at LOST Theatre. 

Norman Wisdom to Return to the Stage in WISDOM OF A FOOL at Lost Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2017

Engine Shed and David Phillips present WISDOM OF A FOOL, running March 8th - March 11th, 2017 at LOST Theatre. 

WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR TROUSERS to Open This Summer at Stage Coach Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2016

'When Did You Last See Your Trousers': A British Farce by Ray Galton and John Antrobus is playing through September 10th at Stage Coach Theatre. Based on a story by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the production is directed by Karl Gautschi. 

HBO to Debut CONFIRMATION, Starring Kerry Washington, Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2016

HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (

HBO to Debut CONFIRMATION, Starring Kerry Washington, 4/16
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2016

HBO Films' CONFIRMATION stars Kerry Washington (Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee for “Scandal”; “Django Unchained,” “Ray”), Wendell Pierce (

Kerry Washington, Jennifer Hudson & More to Star in HBO Film's CONFIRMATION
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 8, 2016

The film details the explosive 1991 Clarence Thomas Supreme Court nomination hearings, which brought the country to a standstill and forever changed the way we think about sexual harassment, victims' rights and modern-day race relations.

Terry Jones to Helm World Premiere of JEEPERS CREEPERS
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015

Monty Python legend Terry Jones is to direct the world premiere of Jeepers Creepers, a play about comedy star Marty Feldman and his ambitious wife, Lauretta.

Sean Hayes & More to Reprise Roles in New THREE STOOGES Movie
by Caryn Robbins - May 8, 2015

Sean Hayes (Larry), Chris Diamantopoulos (Moe) and Will Sasso (Curly), will reprise their roles as THE THREE STOOGES in a new film to be penned by Cameron Fay.  

Star Line Up for International Beckett Festival Announced
by Tori Leiber - Apr 15, 2015

The fourth Enniskillen International Beckett Festival, Happy Days, will take place over two long weekends, between 23 July and 3 August 2015.

World Premiere of New Norman Wisdom Play Set for Capitol Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2015

Norman Wisdom entertained the world for over six decades. But growing up was tough for Chaplin's favourite clown. In this new play, written by Martyn Bell and Jack Lane, WISDOM OF A FOOL takes you behind the cheeky character and ill-fitting suit, to show the life and early career of one of the most talented performers this country has ever produced.

MEET THE PRESS Takes Sunday Morning Time Slot with 4.6M Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 10, 2013

"Meet the Press" was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs hour on Sunday, January 6, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

Sen. Mitch McConnell Among Guests on NBC's MEET THE PRESS Today
by TV News Desk - Jan 6, 2013

Today, we'll talk to the man who negotiated with the White House on behalf of the GOP and now must navigate a divided party through the next big fight: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-K

Sen. Mitch McConnell Among Guests on NBC's MEET THE PRESS, 1/6
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 4, 2013

Sunday, we'll talk to the man who negotiated with the White House on behalf of the GOP and now must navigate a divided party through the next big fight: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-K