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Review: CYRANO at CAA Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Mar 24, 2026

When it comes to adaptations of French playwright Edmond Rostand’s romantic tragedy Cyrano de Bergerac, you can take your pick of the nose.

Photos: CYRANO Makes North American Premiere At Toronto’s CAA Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

Virginia Gay’s CYRANO has made its North American premiere at Toronto’s CAA Theatre, starring Eryn-Jean Norvill in the title role. Check out photos of the production here.

Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Rehearsals at The Old Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country will be presented at The Old Vic, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017. See rehearsal photos here!

Cast Set For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

The Old Vic has announced the full cast for the return of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017.

Review: CYRANO, Park Theatre
by Louise Penn - Dec 18, 2024

Virginia Gay's Cyrano is billed as 'after Edmond Rostand' and is far more than a faithful adaptation of the classic tragic tale of doomed romance. In reimagining the play, Gay finds an interesting central role for herself as the overlooked and lovesick Cyrano, wishing for more from her friendship with the bubbly Roxanne, and finding a facade of words to hide the hurt she feels at comments about her ugly looks.

Cast Set For CYRANO at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Cyrano, the critically acclaimed and joyous gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac will transfer to Park Theatre, London from 11 December 2024- 11 January 2025 following the sold-out European premiere run at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh this summer.

Rialto Chatter: Could THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to Broadway This Spring?
by Rialto Chatter - Jun 22, 2024

Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue, which ran at The National Theatre and then in the West End, is hoping to transfer to 'a Shubert theater this spring,' says Baz Bamigboye for Deadline.

Cast Set For Virginia Gay's CYRANO at Traverse 1
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Traverse 1 will play host to some of theatreland’s finest UK talent this August as the cast for Virginia Gay’s Cyrano is announced.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023

All new photos have been released from opening night of the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions' The Motive and the Cue at the Noel Coward Theatre, as well as the post-show party at The Crypt, St-Martins-in-the-Fields.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for West End Transfer of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 24, 2023

Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue.  See the photos below.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions critically acclaimed West End transfer, The Motive and the Cue.  Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Set For THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE in the West End; Plus Watch A New Trailer!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

The cast has been announced for the West End transfer of The Motive and the Cue. Find out who is starring int he show and check out an all new trailer here!

THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE to Transfer to the West End in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

The Motive and the Cue, which is currently running at the National Theatre through 15 July, will transfer to the West End on December 9, 2023. 

Could Sam Mendes' THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Transfer to the West End and Broadway?
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

 Sam Mendes' The Motive and the Cue is now playing at the National Theatre. Baz Bamigboye has revealed that the production is hoping to transfer to the West End and then Broadway.

Photos: In Rehearsal for THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE, Directed by Sam Mendes
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 12, 2023

Rehearsal images for The Motive and the Cue have been released. The show is directed by Sam Mendes and features a cast that includes Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton and Janie Dee.

Full Cast Announced for Sam Mendes' THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 27, 2023

With a week to go before rehearsals begin, the full cast for Jack Thorne’s new play, The Motive and the Cue, directed by Sam Mendes, is revealed. 

Review: THE LAST LAUGH, Tabard Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 17, 2022

Brimming with ideas, Richard Harris's play never forgets that its first obligation is to entertain

Theatre At The Tabard Presents THE LAST LAUGH By Richard Harris
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022

Theatre at the Tabard presents The Last Laugh by Richard Harris, the first in-house production in their relaunch season, following a short closure and return to the Tabard name.

Photo Flash: Playhouse Theatre Presents THE BEST MAN
by Julie Musbach - Mar 2, 2018

Bill Kenwright presents Martin Shaw in the West End premiere of Gore Vidal's sharp political drama The Best Man, at The Playhouse Theatre from Saturday 24 February, with press night Monday 5 March at 7.00pm.

Jeff Fahey, Jack Shepherd, and More Join Martin Shaw in THE BEST MAN
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2017

Neck and neck, the only thing that separates the candidates are the endorsements from a respected Ex-President (Jack Shepherd) and party big-wig (Gemma Jones).