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Creative Team Set for World Premiere of LANNY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.

BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.

NORFOLK & NORWICH FESTIVAL 2026 Full Programme Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2026

Artistic Director & Chief Executive, Daniel Brine, has announced the full programme for the 2026 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. One of the oldest arts festivals in England, having been established in 1772, Norfolk & Norwich Festival presents world-class international performances alongside emerging talent and homegrown East Anglian artists in an expansive multi-arts programme featuring theatre, dance, music, film, literature and visual arts. 

Rehearsals Underway For PUBLIC RECORD at The Fire Station in Sunderland
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Rehearsals have begun for Public Record, a new Public Acts production developed in collaboration with the National Theatre, Sunderland Culture and Sunderland Empire.

Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!

25ft Puppet Roams The Streets Of Norwich To Launch Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2024
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024

Norfolk & Norwich Festival 2024 opened this Friday (10 May) with the spectacle of a 25ft puppet roaming Norwich's streets in front of thousands of spectators following the route of the procession.

A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.

Review: THE ODYSSEY: THE UNDERWORLD, National Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 27, 2023

Every member of the company brings their best to create an all-around remarkable performance. From the little kids to the older performers, it’s exciting to see what can be done when resources are used to include the community in a large-scale project like this. It’s encouraging to realise that, sometimes, the taxpayers are funding ventures that truly matter.

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt Joins Professional Cast for National Theatre's THE ODYSSEY: THE UNDERWORLD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 5, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the full professional cast for The Underworld, the culmination of the NT’s multi-location production of The Odyssey. The production is a joyful celebration of national community marking the fifth anniversary of Public Acts, the NT’s nationwide programme to create extraordinary acts of theatre and community. 

National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS at The Kennedy Center
by Pamela Roberts - May 30, 2022

A MONSTER CALLS, a powerful story of love, loss, truth and self-discovery, is beautifully rendered for the stage. The fantastical tale is highly physical, gorgeous to behold, and packs a potent emotional punch. The production, now touring to the Kennedy Center, was adapted for the stage by visionary director Sally Cookson. Read our critic's review.

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Will Open in the West End Starring Samantha Womack
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

The smash-hit production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which has been wowing audiences around the UK and Ireland, will make its West End premiere this summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London.

Mercury Theatre Announces Season For 2022-23 Led By Summer Production Of ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

Mercury Theatre, led by Executive Director, Steve Mannix and Executive Producer, Tracey Childs, today announce their forthcoming season into 2023.

Full Cast Announced for A MONSTER CALLS at Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2022

Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Global Creatures are delighted to announce the cast for A MONSTER CALLS.  The production will play Rose Theatre from 24 March to 9 April 2022.  It will then play Bristol Old Vic from 13 to 23 April, followed by the Kennedy Center, Washington from 25 May to 12 June 2022.

Samantha Womack Will Play The White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which begins a major tour of the UK and Ireland on November 2, 2021.   TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play Narnia's evil White Witch.

Cast Announced For Tour of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE; Plus Check Out an All New Trailer!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2021

The Pevensie children are:  Ammar Duffus as Peter, Shaka Kalokoh as Edmund, Robyn Sinclair as Susan and Karise Yansen as Lucy.   Aslan is played by Chris Jared, Mr Tumnus by Jez Unwin, Mr Beaver by Sam Buttery and Maugrim by Michael Ahomka-Lindsay. 

Tobacco Factory Theatres Announces June Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

Hot on the heels of announcing its re-opening programme, Tobacco Factory Theatres has revealed more additional and events coming up in June. Fri 11 June, renowned music and storytelling group The Devil’s Violin bring their brand new show The Beast in Me.

BWW Review: A MONSTER CALLS, Old Vic Online
by Louise Penn - Jun 6, 2020

An archive recording of a powerful and inspirational family show, filmed on the stage of The Old Vic in 2018. Brought to life by Sally Cookson's direction and

Sally Cookson's A MONSTER CALLS Comes To Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2020

Following its successful opening in London in 2018, Sally Cookson's Olivier Award-winning production of A Monster Calls comes to the Belgrade Theatre this spring, as part of its first ever UK tour.

BWW Interview: Actor Ammar Duffus Talks A MONSTER CALLS
by Marianka Swain - Jan 27, 2020

Ammar Duffus's past work includes Twelfth Night at the National Theatre, Holes at Nottingham Playhouse, and Sally Cookson's take on Peter Pan at the Troubadour. Duffus now reunites with Cookson for the UK tour of A Monster Calls - her critically acclaimed stage version of Patrick Ness's novel, a hit at the Old Vic in 2018.