Ben Weatherill

Ian McKellen Speaks Out Against Use of Trigger Warnings in FRANK AND PERCY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Ian McKellen has once again spoken out about his dislike for trigger warnings being posted outside of theatres. Find out what he had to say here!

Review Roundup: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 27, 2023

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy,  just opened at The Other Palace in London.  Check out what the critics had to say!

FRANK AND PERCY, Starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam, Extends at The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

With phenomenal demand for tickets and most performances already sold out, producer Bill Kenwright has added two final weeks to the limited season of Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, at The Other Palace in London.  Learn more about the show and get tickets to the new performances here!

Tickets From £31 for FRANK & PERCY in the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 15, 2023

Bill Kenwright presents Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in the comedy hit of the Summer, Ben Weatherill’s Frank and Percy, under the Directorship of Sean Mathias.

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam Will Bring FRANK AND PERCY to The Other Palace Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023

Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen (Percy) and Roger Allam (Frank) and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from Friday 8 September until Sunday 3 December.

Review: FRANK AND PERCY, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Gary Naylor - Jun 15, 2023

Two men bond over a shared love of dogs and discover they have rather more in common than first appears.

Photos: First Look at Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in the world premiere of Frank and Percy!

Photos: See Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in Rehearsal for FRANK AND PERCY at Theatre Royal Windsor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Check out photos of Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in rehearsal for Frank and Percy at Windsor Theatre Royal!

Actor Living With Down Syndrome Will Make Debut in Australian Premiere of JELLYFISH at the New Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023

For New Theatre, presenting the Australian premiere of Ben Weatherill's warm and engaging love story marks an important step: it's the first time an actor living with disability has featured on our stage.

Theatre Royal Windsor's Summer Season will Feature Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2023

The season will comprise of two world premieres Frank and Percy by Ben Weatherill starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam (Theatre Royal Windsor Friday 9 June – Saturday 22 July 2023 and Theatre Royal Bath Tuesday 25 July – Saturday 5 August 2023) and Alone Together by Simon Williams, with casting to be announced, (Friday 4 August 2023 – Saturday 19 August 2023).

Lancaster Playwriting Prize 2022 Winner Announced
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021

A 'spiky and tender' story about relationships has earned a writer from Liverpool the Lancaster Playwriting Prize 2022, it was announced today (December 6). 

Curve's New Work Festival Adjusts Plans to Provide Free Space and Support to Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021

Originally scheduled as Curve’s annual New Work Festival, the team adjusted plans in response to feedback from local creatives who requested more time to develop their work, rather than a platform to present performances.

Lancaster Playwriting Prize Encourages LGBTQAI+ Voices to be Heard
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2021

A playwriting competition which aims to encourage writing for the stage among underrepresented writers in the North West gets underway today (August 3).

HighTide's Lighthouse Programme Has Supported Over 150 Artists In Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2020

In these uncertain times, HighTide, as an artist-led National Portfolio organisation, are committed to supporting artists and have already engaged with over 150 artists through their Lighthouse Programme.

HighTide Reveals Further Lighthouse Programme Details
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2020

The cast for the five monologues written for Love In The Time of Corona, as part of HighTide's Lighthouse Programme, have now been released.

The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.

National Theatre Announces Listings For May - October 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2019

National Theatre has announced its listings for May - October 2019. Check out the full lineup below!

Writers' Guild Awards 2019 Announces Shortlist
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2018

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) has announced the shortlist for its annual awards, to be presented by writer and actor Joanna Scanlan (The Thick of It, Getting On, Puppy Love) on Monday 14 January 2019 at the Royal College of Physicians in central London, in a special ceremony to mark the union's 60th anniversary.

Lynette Linton Announced As The New Artistic Director Of The Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2018

The Bush Theatre has announced that Lynette Linton will become their new Artistic Director in January 2019.

Bush Theatre Announces 2019 Season - The New Face Of Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2018

The Bush Theatre today announce their 2019 season, the last programmed under the Artistic Directorship of Madani Younis who after seven years at the theatre will become Creative Director at the Southbank Centre in January 2019.