Mischief's THESPIANS Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026
HOME Manchester, JPT Productions, and Mercury Theatre Colchester will present THESPIANS, a new production from Mischief, the company behind the hit comedy franchise.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THESPIANS At Mercury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2026
Rehearsal photos have been released for THESPIANS, Mischief’s first musical comedy, ahead of its world premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester. The new musical by Jonathan Sayer and Ed Zanders reimagines the origins of theatre in Ancient Greece. See photos from inside the rehearsal room.
OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
Review: CREDITORS, Starring Charles Dance, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2025
Orange Tree artistic director Tom Littler first directed Howard Brenton’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Creditors at Jermyn Street Theatre in 2019, in rep with Miss Julie. He has secured quite a coup in gathering such a star-studded cast of acting veterans with Geraldine James, Nicholas Farrell and Charles Dance in this wonderfully performed but underwhelming production.
Cast Set For FANNY at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025
Full casting has been announced for Fanny, Calum Finlay's riotous comedy, directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, which plays at the King's Head Theatre this autumn.
MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) to be Live Streamed Globally
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024
Gather round the computer for some holiday cheer! Mischief, the people who brought you The Play That Goes Wrong, has a streaming holiday treat in store. Learn more and see how to watch.
Review: FANNY, Watermill Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - May 31, 2024
With a captivating performance from Charlie Russell leading a fantastic ensemble and a well crafted script by Calum Finlay, this should mark your next visit to the Watermill Theatre in its amazing summer season.
FANNY Company Invites Women Musicians to Take Part in 'A Noble Call'
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024
The company of the world premiere production of FANNY - a new comedy by Calum Finlay centring on the life of Fanny Mendelssohn - have issued an invitation to women musicians to take part in the Irish tradition of the Noble Call, which is derived from the tradition of calling on guests at a party to share a song, a poem or to respond to the mood of the day.