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PINOCCHIO Musical Will Return to Shakespeare's Globe in the 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced that the new musical Pinocchio will return for the 2026 festive season.  Based on Carlo Collodi’s original stories, Pinocchio is directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes.

Review: PINOCCHIO, Globe Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Dec 22, 2025

Pinocchio at the Globe Theatre is a radiant and heartfelt triumph which transforms a much loved story into a richly imaginative new musical. The atmosphere is electric, with the standing audience filling the lower space, with a striking set emblazoned with giant letters spelling PINOCCHIO framed by grand red curtains, ensuring the sense of occasion is unmistakable.

Review Roundup: MAKE GOOD: THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL at Omnibus Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Make Good, a new musical about the Post Office Scandal inspired by sub-postmasters’ interviews and performed with a community choir in each venue is now officially open and touring. See what the critics are saying...

Photos: MAKE GOOD: THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

All new photos have been released for Make Good as it began previews at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Saturday 19th October, ahead of a 26 venue UK tour. Check out the photos here!

MAKE GOOD Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Pentabus and New Perspectives announce casting and tour dates for Make Good, a new musical about the Post Office Scandal inspired by sub-postmasters’ interviews and performed with a community choir in each venue. 

Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - Feb 23, 2023

“A sad tale’s best for winter.” There may be moments of poignancy and outright tragedy in this late Shakespeare play, but Sean Holmes’ vibrant production ensures that the audience is given more than their fair share of comedy and levity throughout.

Photos: First Look at HAMLET at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2022

The role of Hamlet will be played by George Fouracres, who delighted audiences with his performances in the 2021 Summer Season productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Twelfth Night, also directed by Sean.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced For Christmas At The Liverpool Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2018

The Liverpool Playhouse has announced an alternative take on Charles Dickens' festive ghost story A Christmas Carol as their Christmas production for 2018.

THE LOST DISC Comes To Soho Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 19, 2018

The Lost Disc is a riotous quest for the holy grail of recorded music. Part gig, part play, part comedy show it showcases an alternative history of popular music and is strumming its way to the Soho Theatre stage from 8th-27th October 2018.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Announced For Christmas At The Liverpool Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2018

The Liverpool Playhouse has announced an alternative take on Charles Dickens' festive ghost story A Christmas Carol as their Christmas production for 2018.

Shoreditch Town Hall Adds Extra Shows To 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2017

Shoreditch Town Hall today announces an additional programme of shows to its 2017 season. 

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, February 29 2016
by Gary Naylor - Mar 1, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a production of a Shakespearean classic that starts unconventionally and spins off into mayhem!

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens Tonight at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2016

The Lyric Hammersmith and Filter Theatre Production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Stef O'Driscoll, runs now through 19 March, with press night set for tonight 25 February 2016. 

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Begins Tonight at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2016

The Lyric Hammersmith and Filter Theatre Production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Stef O'Driscoll, begins tonight 19 February through 19 March. Press night is slated for 25 February 2016.

Full Cast Announced for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2016

Full casting has been announced for the Lyric Hammersmith and Filter Theatre Production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Stef O'Driscoll. Jonathan Broadbent, Ed Gaughan, John Lightbody, Victoria Moseley and Ferdy Roberts return to the cast and they will be joined by Hammed Animashaun, Andrew Buckley, Clare Dunne and Cat Simmons.

Photo Flash: First Look at Sophia Decaro, Max Gill and More in HERONS at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2016

HERONS by Simon Stephens, directed by Sean Holmes, opens tonight 21 January 2016 at Lyric Hammersmith. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Full Cast Announced for HERONS at Lyric Hammersmith
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 27, 2015

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Herons. Sophia Decaro and Max Gill return to the Lyric stage to play Adele and Billy having both starred in Bugsy Malone as Tallulah and Fat Sam in 2015. Ed Gaughan will play the role of Charlie Russell and Sophie Stone will play Michelle Russell. They will be joined by Billy Matthews, Ella McLoughlin and Moses Adejimi.

Shoreditch Town Hall Sets New Artistic Programme
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 17, 2015

Shoreditch Town Hall is proud to announce its most ambitious artistic programme yet, with a major commission from dreamthinkspeak, an exciting London Premiere from Kneehigh and the unveiling of its new 750-capacity Assembly Hall that is central to future programming at the Town Hall.

Wilton's Music Hall Announces 2014 Holiday Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2014

Wilton's Music Hall has announced further events for The Chrysalis Club, an eclectic interim arts programme of events, gigs, screenings, classes and performances to run until September 2015, as the world's last surviving Grand Music Hall in London's East End enters the second phase of vital building works.