Anthony Shaffer

Ohio State Murders to Open at Harbourfront Centre's Shaw Festival Residency
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Adrienne Kennedy's acclaimed drama about race and identity will run at The Fleck, directed by Philip Akin and starring Sophia Walker, as the final production in Shaw Festival's inaugural Toronto season.

Interview: Peter Fernandes of ONE FOR THE POT AND SLEUTH at Shaw Festival
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Sep 13, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke with Fernandes to discuss both projects, early theatrical memories, portraying several characters in a fast-paced farce, playing games with audiences, and his experience as a first-time director with the Shaw Festival. 

Review: AMADEUS at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Aug 24, 2026

The Shaw Festival seems to be having a small tribute festival to Shaffer brothers as it is presenting two of their known pieces this season. The dark mystery SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer is now playing to great acclaim at the Court House Theatre and more recently and the comic drama AMADEUS by Sir Peter Shaffer opened at the Festival Theatre. The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's brilliance and early demise told through the lens of his nemesis Antonio Salieri is full of intrigue and speculation, to say nothing of the genius of Mozart's own compositions.  If only this production were able to deliver  on all aspects of this haunting drama .

Review: SLEUTH AND ONE FOR THE POT at SHAW FESTIVAL
by Michael Rabice - Aug 8, 2026

An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the  Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays  are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intimate Court House Theatre as well as the raucous British farce ONE FOR THE POT by Ray Cooney and Tony Hilton at the Festival Theatre. Both  were splendid examples of what this fine repertory theatre continues to produce season after season.

FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES AND WOOSTER to Open Shaw Festival's 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

The Shaw Festival announced its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring productions of FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH, and JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, alongside more than 5,000 Beyond the Stage events.

FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES and More Set for Shaw Festival 64th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.

SLEUTH Opens Shaw Festival Court House Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

Anthony Shaffer's Tony and Edgar Award-winning thriller SLEUTH makes its Shaw Festival debut, running April 2 to October 9 at the Court House Theatre, directed by Peter Fernandes.

Video: SLEUTH at Guthrie Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2026

Watch a first look video of SLEUTH at Guthrie Theater, the Tony Award-winning play by Anthony Shaffer running through May 10, 2026.

Anthony Shaffe's SLEUTH to be Presented at Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2026

The Guthrie Theater will present an upcoming production of Sleuth, written by Anthony Shaffer and directed by Kimberly Senior.

FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!

Video: 'Tony Winners' Category Featured on JEOPARDY! MASTERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

With awards season in full swing, a 'Tony Winners' category was featured on a recent episode of Jeopardy! Masters. Check out the video to discover the answers!

Previews: THE BUSINESS OF MURDER at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - Apr 3, 2025

Players Circle Theater presents one of London’s longest running murder mysteries, THE BUSINESS OF MURDER, running April 15th – May 11th, 2025. A critical and popular success in London, this psychological thriller about revenge centers on the interlocking triangular relationship between three people. In the tradition of Agatha Christie, nothing is as it seems and as the plot twists and turns, it becomes clear they are all in the same business… murder.

DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY Will Come to The Mill at Sonning and Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The world premiere stage production of P.D. James's best-selling novel is a tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue set in Regency England. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025–2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!

Review: SLEUTH at The Granite Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Oct 17, 2024

“Let the games begin” is a phrase most often associated with an Olympic event, but it also holds true for the characters in ‘Sleuth,’ Anthony Shaffer’s engrossing thriller, now at Granite Theatre, where two adult men play a cunning, intriguing game of cat-and-mouse, each ready to strike and unable to hide, with no clear victor worthy of commendation.

Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.

SLEUTH Debuts at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024

An elaborate game of cat and mouse is set to open on the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) mainstage with the February 8 premiere of Sleuth.

Larah Simpson Joins Music Theatre International as Head Of Plays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

Larah Simpson has joined Music Theatre International's London office as Head of Plays, Managing Director Seán Gray announced. In this role, Larah will be responsible for all aspects of licensing plays from the Josef Weinberger Ltd. and MTI catalogues, engaging with current and new authors, and leading on the acquisition of new titles.

Details Revealed For Upcoming Tours of BLOOD BROTHERS, CALENDAR GIRLS, and More in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2023

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced their upcoming Spring 2024 touring productions, which include Blood Brothers, Calendar Girls the Musical, Twelve Angry men, and Sleuth. Casting and tour dates have been revealed for all four touring productions. Learn more about the full lineup below!

Vertigo Theatre to Present SLEUTH By Anthony Shaffer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Vertigo Theatre presents SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer, a thrilling game of cat and mouse. Famed mystery novelist Andrew Wyke lures his wife's lover into a robbery scheme, setting off a chain of events that keeps audiences guessing. Don't miss this Tony Award-winning play filled with fun, humor, and mystery.