Video: THE PIANIST At Park Theatre- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026
A video teaser has been released from the world premiere of The Pianist, starring Daniel Krikler as Wladyslaw Szpilman. The new musical will play Park Theatre in London October 15-November 28, 2026.
Photos: THE PIANIST in Rehearsal at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of The Pianist, a new musical stage adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman’s internationally acclaimed memoir, the inspiration behind Roman Polanski’s film. Check out the photos here!
Interview: 'It's definitely not an easy process, but it has been great and beautiful' Daniel Krikler on THE PIANIST
by Kat Mokrynski - Sep 8, 2026
After a run at Mayflower Studios Southampton this month, Thom Southerland’s adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman’s memoir, The Piano, is coming to the Park Theatre in London. The show brings Szpilman’s true story to the stage, accompanied by the musician’s own music. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Daniel Krikler, who plays Wladyslaw Szpilman in The Pianist. We discussed how he prepared to take on the role of Szpilman, what it has been like participating in a show with actor-musicians and even why he wants to erase the labels of plays and musicals.
REDCLIFFE Trailer Released Ahead of Southwark Playhouse Closing
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
Southwark Playhouse released the official trailer for REDCLIFFE, Jordan Luke Gage's new musical based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold, depicting forbidden love and persecution in 18th-century Bristol.
Review: REDCLIFFE, Southwark Playhouse
by Clementine Scott - May 28, 2026
In early 1753, two men – a footman named William Critchard and a sailor named Richard Arnold – were arrested and executed for ‘buggery’ in the Bristol suburb of Redcliffe. The story, recently uncovered through court documents in local archives, is an unusually detailed account of the prosecution of homosexuality in Britain, and forms the basis of a new musical fable.
Video: Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler Perform ‘A Million Things I Know’ From REDCLIFFE
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
New video has been released of Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler performing “A Million Things I Know” from the new musical REDCLIFFE. The production, written by and starring Gage, is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. REDCLIFFE will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026.
Review Roundup: WENDY & PETER PAN at Barbican Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying.
Review: WENDY & PETER PAN, Barbican Centre
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 29, 2025
Girls rule ok in Ella Hickson's enchanting revival of the Darling children's 'second star to the right and then straight on until morning' journey to Neverland – first performed in 2013 and now showing at the Barbican for a five-week run.
Video: THE BOOK THIEF Cast Performs 'Music Nonetheless'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
An all new video has been released of the previous cast of THE BOOK THIEF performing the song ‘Music Nonetheless.' The video was released ahead of the musical’s upcoming concerts at the Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 October 2025.