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Photos: First Look at National Theatre's BACCHAE Schools Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026

You can now get a first look at The National Theatre's nationwide schools tour of Bacchae. Having begun its journey visiting schools across Kent and Norwich, the production continues on its eight-week tour to school halls across the country.

BACCHAE Schools Tour to Visit Coventry with Belgrade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

The National Theatre's schools production of BACCHAE will tour to Coventry, reaching students across England as part of an eight-week nationwide tour adapted for young audiences.

Photos: BACCHAE School Tour in Rehearsal From The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

The National Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos for the nationwide schools tour of Bacchae. Learn more and check out the rehearsal photos here!

Anna Lapwood, Take That, and More Set For Royal Albert Hall Christmas Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026

Royal Albert Hall has announced its 2026 Christmas season featuring 16 events and over 40 performances, including headline acts Jamie Cullum, Anna Lapwood, Rick Astley, and TAKE THAT, alongside films in concert and choral performances.

Rehearsals Begin For Nationwide Schools Tour Of BACCHAE From The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Rehearsals have begun for the National Theatre's touring production of BACCHAE, adapted for schools by Nima Taleghani and directed by Hannah Hauer-King, visiting over 60 schools across England.

Photos: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

Shakespeare in the Squares is presenting its tenth anniversary production, Love's Labour's Lost, Shakespeare's comedy of flirtation, foolishness and the irresistible pull of love. Get a first look at photos!

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST 10th Anniversary Tour From Shakespeare in the Squares
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Shakespeare in the Squares announced the full cast for its tenth anniversary production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Toby Gordon, touring London squares for one night each across multiple venues.

Video: Watch the ROBIN HOOD AND THE CHRISTMAS HEIST Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 17, 2024

Watch the production trailer video for Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist now! The cast includes Matthew Ganley as Robin Hood, Emma Manton as Marian, Andrew Whitehead as Sherriff of Nottingham, and Jodie Cuaresma as Much. 

Video: Audiences React to ROBIN HOOD AND THE CHRISTMAS HEIST at Rose Theatre in New Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024

Find out what audiences have to say about ROBIN HOOD AND THE CHRISTMAS HEIST by Chris Bush at Rose Theatre, playing now through 5 January, in the video here!

Artists Sign Open Letter Calling On National Theatre To Reinstate Primary Theatre Schools Touring Programme 
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Artists, including David Morrissey, urged the National Theatre to reinstate its primary school touring program, emphasizing its importance for arts education and community engagement.

Cast Set For Guildford Shakespeare Company's Immersve ROMEO & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

The cast has been announced for Guildford Shakespeare Company’s electric production of Romeo & Juliet. Performances run Friday 21st June – Saturday 13th July 2024.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL Makes Its Epic Entrance To The Belgrade's Main Stage This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

The Belgrade Theatre will play host to a brand new stage adaptation of Private Peaceful, coming to its Main Stage from Tues 17 – Sat 21 May. The ensemble retelling of Michael Morpurgo's acclaimed novel is adapted for the stage by Simon Reade.

Casting Announced For PRIVATE PEACEFUL at Nottingham Playhouse and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

Today Nottingham Playhouse announces the full cast of Simon Reade's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's award winning First World War novel Private Peaceful.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces Spring And Summer 2022 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021

Following the triumphant return of live work at Nottingham Playhouse this autumn, today the theatre confirms its Spring and Summer Season for 2022.  The season comprises a long-awaited programme of work that was postponed from 2020 due to the first COVID 19 lockdown.

Further Details Released For AS YOU LIKE IT at the Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021

Artistic Director Paul Hart and the team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre are looking forward to opening the Watermill Ensemble's brand-new sustainability focussed production of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, adapted by Yolanda Mercy and directed by Paul Hart.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL Comes To Nottingham Playhouse And Will Embark On Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020

Nottingham Playhouse has revealed the cast of upcoming wartime tale Private Peaceful. Including several actors from Nottinghamshire, it's a production that is set to transport families and schools back in time.

Northern Broadsides Executive Director Sue Andrews To Receive Prestigious Award and to Step Down After 25 Years
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2018

Northern Broadsides is delighted to announce that their Executive Director Sue Andrews has won the prestigious WGGB OLWEN WYMARK THEATRE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS 2017.

Edward Bennett and Lisa Dillon Lead RSC's MUCH ADO and LOVE'S LABOURS LOST London Transfer
by Marianka Swain - Jun 24, 2016

The RSC's hugely acclaimed 2014 pairing of Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (or Love's Labour's Won) arrives in London this Christmas, following runs at Chichester Festival Theatre and Manchester Opera House. From 9 December 2016 to 18 March 2017, Edward Bennett and Lisa Dillon will delight audiences at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in Christopher Luscombe's elegant, effervescent productions.

UNHCR Benefit Concert Set for National Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 26, 2016

This Valentine's Day, Sunday 14 February, leading names in British theatre will come together to perform a benefit show for the UNHCR at the National Theatre.  The afternoon performance in the NT's Lyttelton Theatre will see actors including Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply), David Morrissey (Hangmen), Andy Nyman (Hangmen), Rufus Hound (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), James Bolam (New Tricks), Noma Dumezweni (Linda), Ray Fearon (Coronation Street), Adjoa Andoh (Dr Who) and Zubin Varla (Dara) perform brand new work and much loved work by Richard Bean, Staten Cousins-Roe, Stephanie Dale, David Edgar, Phil Porter, Michelle Terry, Jenifer Toksvig and Matthew Woodyatt (with further cast and creative names to be announced).

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Alan Ayckbourn's HERO'S WELCOME at Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 14, 2015

There's a Hero's Welcome for Alan Ayckbourn's latest play which premieres at the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.