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Matthew Bourne's Dance Thriller THE CAR MAN Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Matthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller THE CAR MAN will return for a 2026 UK tour, opening at Curve, Leicester on 15 June 2026 before visiting a further 16 venues over 22 weeks.

Sheffield Theatres and Royal Exchange Announce Cast and Creatives for DANCING AT LUGHNASA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

Sheffield Theatres and the Royal Exchange Theatre will present Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa, directed by Elizabeth Newman, at the Crucible Theatre September 13–October 4, 2025, before transferring to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre October 10–November 8. The production stars Martha Dunlea, Kwaku Fortune, Frank Laverty, and Laura Pyper.

Cast Set For Revival Of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming revival production of Noël Coward's Private Lives, which will be directed by 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Winner Tanuja Amarasuriya.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Tsitsi Tsopotsa - Apr 2, 2025

In a captivating one-man performance at the intimate Jermyn Street Theatre, Alastair Whatley breathes new life into Oscar Wilde's complex character through Michael Mac Liammóir's enduring play, The Importance of Being Oscar. First performed in 1960, this production shifts focus to Whatley's interpretation, which proves both nuanced and engaging.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR To Transfer To Jermyn Street Theatre This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

Following the sell-out success of Being Mr Wickham in 2024, Original Theatre will return to Jermyn Street Theatre, joined by co-producers Reading Rep Theatre, for the first London revival in over 25 years of Micheál Mac Liammóir's renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar.

Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends and New Cast Joins
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The thirteenth cast has been announced for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall, Plus the production will extend until 26 April 2026. The new cast will begin performances from 18 March this year.

Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Celebrates 100 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

31 January 2025 marks 100 years since Agatha Christie's story Witness for the Prosecution – originally titled Traitor Hands  –  was first published. Learn more here!

Cast Set For Amy Jephta's A GOOD HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

Casting has been announced for Amy Jephta's A Good House directed by Bristol Old Vic Artistic Director, Nancy Medina. Learn more about the production here!

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Will Extend Until 28 September 2025, New Cast Set!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Details have been announced for the twelfth cast for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall which will take the show into its eighth year. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Released As Exclusive Filmed Version On Original Online
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

An exclusive filmed version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR is now available on Original Online, offering a unique look at the life and works of Oscar Wilde.

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Story Writing Competition Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

World renowned author Kate Mosse and Agatha Christie’s great grandson James Prichard have announced the winner of the Witness for the Prosecution story writing competition for secondary school students.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Reading Rep
by Jess Ashley - May 31, 2024

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s critically acclaimed one-man show delves into the Wild(e) world of the renowned literary genius. Published in 1961, Liammóir’s play has gained international success on both stage and screen, and the production has now arrived at Reading Rep, upon the doorstep of the infamous Reading Gaol.

Photos: First Look at Alastair Whatley in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Reading Rep Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre have released photos from their upcoming new production of Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar, which will run at Reading Rep Theatre from 24 May - 8 June and star Original Theatre’s Artistic Director Alastair Whatley.

Review: PARTY GAMES!, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Kat Mokrynski - May 20, 2024

Written by Michael McManus and directed by Joanna Read, Party Games! is a “comedy-drama” that gives audience members an inside look into the political world of the United Kingdom through the “One Nation” party, which has been created in opposition to the other existing parties.

Photos: First Look At PARTY GAMES! UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

See first look photos of the world premiere of PARTY GAMES! by Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), presented by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. 

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre Reveal Full Creative Team For THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre have announced the full creative team and released rehearsal photos of their upcoming new production of Micheál Mac Liammóir's renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar.

Review: A SONG FOR ELLA GREY, Liverpool Playhouse Theatre
by Sarah OHara - Mar 18, 2024

Pilot Theatre, the company behind the critically acclaimed Noughts & Crosses, return with their latest production, A Song For Ella Grey, which is a unique and engaging retelling of the ancient Orpheus Myth.

Final Cast Set For UK Tour of PARTY GAMES!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2024

Ryan Early will play the role of spin doctor Seth Dickens in the world premiere of PARTY GAMES! by Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), presented by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford. 

Photos/Video: First Look At Shakespeare's MACBETH At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024

See first look new production photos and the trailer for the new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for the major restaging of Macbeth, coming soon to Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!