Gary Beestone Associates

Guest Blog: Director Kirsty Patrick Ward on Collaboration, Rejuvenation and Development of MANIC STREET CREATURE
by Guest Author - Mar 2, 2026

As a Director, reviving a show you’ve directed before can be a rare thing these days. To get another bite at the cherry is a gift, but it comes with a challenge, because what do you have to navigate now? Expectations. You’ve been a part of something that people love, helped to make something that has moved and inspired audiences and now you have to recapture the lighting in a bottle.

Celebrate Halloween at THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

This October half-term, step into a world of marmalade magic and spooky surprises as The Paddington Bear Experience transforms for Halloween! Learn more here!

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON to Present Final Extension at the Ambassadors Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON will present its final extension at The Ambassadors Theatre. Learn more about the run and see how to purchase tickets here!

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Launches 'Loyalty Card' Scheme and 'Curious Corner'
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

The three-time Olivier Award winning new British musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON has announced two brand new audience initiatives at The Ambassadors Theatre.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Extends Run at The Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The producers of the new British musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON have announced that booking has now extended until Saturday 26 April 2025 at The Ambassadors Theatre.

T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh & More Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

Additional cast members will join the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning,  STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: New Cast Joins STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as Booking Extends
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

All new production images have been released featuring the new cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The show has also announced an extension. Check out the photos here!

Photos: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at The Ambassadors Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

All new production photos have been released for THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at The Ambassadors Theatre, starring Olivier Award winner John Dagleish and Olivier nominee Clare Foster. Check out the photos here!

World Premiere of ANNE BOLEYN THE MUSICAL Comes to the Grounds of Hever Castle in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

Eliane Astor-De Merode and Simon de Merode of Historalia Productions have announced the world premiere of Anne Boleyn the Musical, debuting at Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn’s childhood home. 

Photos: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON At The Ambassadors Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

First look photos have been released for the award-winning and unordinary new musical THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, ahead of its first preview performance tonight – Thursday 10 October 2024 – at The Ambassadors Theatre.

New Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.

New Cast Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

New casting has been announced for the Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End. Learn more about the cast here!

Photos: First Look at THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE at London's County Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

The first photos have been released today for The Paddington Bear Experience which opened on Friday 31st May at London’s iconic County Hall on the riverside of the Southbank.  Check out the photos here!

Photo: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW; First Act Title Revealed
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023

Netflix has revealed the first official look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, along with the first act title: “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry is an original stage play that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a new way – live on stage. Check out the photo now!

Full Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

With rehearsals now underway, the full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry, that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a completely new way - live on stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!