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Ros Brooke-Taylor Appointed New Executive Director Of The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Ros Brooke-Taylor will succeed Denise Wood as Executive Director, joining the organisation in early 2026 alongside incoming Artistic Director Dominic Cooke.

Dominic Cooke Appointed Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Dominic Cooke will succeed Rupert Goold as Artistic Director and joins the organisation in 2026. He is a multi-award-winning stage and screen director whose recent theatre work includes Mrs Warren’s Profession, Hello Dolly, Medea, and more.

Works by David Lindsay-Abaire and Martyna Majok Join MTC 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed two additional shows that will be a part of the company’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!

Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood Will Depart the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

After 11 years at the Almeida, Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood are standing down. Learn more about what's next here!

Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Findlay, Garai, and More Set for THE YEARS at Almeida Theatre; Additional Season Casting Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season. 

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

US Premiere of THE HUNT Starring Tobias Menzies to Begin in February at St. Ann's Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production ofThe Hunt, a blistering thriller catapulting audiences into some of today’s thorniest questions surrounding mob justice and forgiveness.

Theatre Director and Former RSC Artistic Director Michael Boyd Dies
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn that theatre director Michael Boyd has died from cancer. His career took him from training in Moscow to artistic directorships at the Tron Theatre Glasgow [1985-96] and the Royal Shakespeare Company, after joining as an Associate Director in 1996.

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Becomes Fastest Selling Play To Date in Any Ambassador Theatre Group Venue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

Following unprecedented demand, tickets for all existing performances of Streetcar have now sold out for the run at the Phoenix Theatre from 20 March to 29 April 2023.

Photos: Clive Davis and More Turn Out for The Acting Company's 50th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2022

The Acting Company’s 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated the company’s impact across America and new artistic vision for the future on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale in New York City.

VIDEO: MATILDA Celebrates 10 Years in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2021

A new behind-the-scenes video from the 10th birthday press day was released, featuring interviews with Tim Minchin (music and lyrics), Dennis Kelly (writer), Catherine Mallyon (Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company), Elliot Harper (Miss Trunchbull) and Landi Oshinowo (Mrs Phelps).

PHOTO/VIDEO: Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2021

To celebrate the reopening of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical last night at the Cambridge Theatre, the show has released a photograph from the curtain call as well as a new video which gives audiences an exclusive look behind-the-scenes at the preparations in the lead up to reopening the multi-award winning musical in the West End.

VIDEO: The Cast of MATILDA Performs 'When I Grow Up' in Rehearsals; Booking Extension Announced
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Sep 10, 2021

The cast of Matilda is celebrating their upcoming opening night with a new video from the rehearsal room.

Casting Announced For MATILDA THE MUSICAL West End Return
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 13 February 2022. Learn more about the cast, the production, and how to book tickets here!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Return to the West End This September
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that it will return to the Cambridge Theatre from 16 September 2021. Seen by more than 10 million people across more than 90 cities worldwide, this autumn marks 10 years since the multi-award-winning show opened in the West End.

100th Matilda And New Casting Announced For MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2019

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has today announced the new adult and child cast, including casting the 100th Matilda to go into the show, worldwide, since the original opening in London. 

Miss Trunchbull's Famous Chair To Land In Bristol As Extra MATILDA Date is Confirmed
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2019

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has partnered with Cabot Circus to offer visitors a rare opportunity to sit in Miss Trunchbull's chair, if they dare.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Sixth Relaxed Performance For MATILDA
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 26, 2019

Following the sold-out success of the previous relaxed performances of Matilda The Musical, the Royal Shakespeare Company will present its sixth at theCambridge Theatre at 3pm on Sunday 9 June.