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Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OUR TOWN Starring Michael Sheen
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025

For the first time in its storied 87-year history, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Our Town, an American classic with universal themes of love, life, and death, will be staged by a full company of Welsh actors and creative team.

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

The cast has been announced for A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse. Reimagined within the woollen industry, this festive favourite promises a heartwarming journey filled with ghosts, generosity and glittering charm.

Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

Leeds Playhouse has announced the cast of its production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. Learn more about the upcoming production, opening this November.

Leeds Playhouse Reveals Autumn/Winter 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

Leeds Playhouse has revealed a medley of productions running from Autumn/Winter 2025-26 including a striking new production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Seiriol Davies' HOW TO WIN AGAINST HISTORY THIS SUMMER is Coming to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Francesca Moody Productions and Bristol Old Vic has revealed the creative team for their new expanded co-production of hit Edinburgh Fringe musical How To Win Against History at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!

HOW TO WIN AGAINST HISTORY Sets Creative Team and Edinburgh Festival Fringe Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Francesca Moody Productions and Bristol Old Vic announced the creative team for their new expanded co-production of hit Edinburgh Fringe musical How To Win Against History.

Review: ANIMAL FARM, Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 14, 2025

Amy Leach directs Tatty Hennessy’s adaptation of Orwell’s shockingly relevant novella, exploring greed and corruption in a sophisticated production that integrates British Sign Language. It’s essential viewing in the current political climate.

Review Roundup: PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield, written by and starring Anne Odeke at Shakespeare's Globe. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.

Review: PRINCESS ESSEX, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 20, 2024

“Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside…” Anne Odeke’s play about the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK is a celebration of a bit of Essex’s history that has previously flown under the radar, as well as an interrogation of the effect of empire and patriarchy on the individual. That may sound heavy, but there is a deftness of touch that ensures the production is entertaining as well as thought-provoking.

Cast Set For PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).

Photos: First Look At Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse have releaed first look photos of the new production of Mary Shelley’s iconic Gothic tale, Frankenstein to the Dukes in Lancaster from 24th - 27th April.

Photos/Video: First Look At Shakespeare's MACBETH At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2024

See first look new production photos and the trailer for the new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse.

Video: Watch an All New Trailer For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse, Starring Ash Hunter
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

An all new trailer has been released from Macbeth at Leeds Playhouse, starring Hamilton and Bridgerton star Ash Hunter. Check out the video here!

Photos: First Look At FRANKENSTEIN At Leeds Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

New production images have been released by Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog show the gothic beauty of their psychologically thrilling remake of Frankenstein. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel, the production is now open in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre until 24 February ahead of a UK tour.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for the major restaging of Macbeth, coming soon to Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!

RICHARD III, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2024. Learn more about the full season here!

Ash Hunter Will Lead MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024

Leeds Playhouse has announced the cast for its restaging of Macbeth in its epic Quarry theatre, with Hamilton star Ash Hunter in the lead role. Learn more about the cast and production here!

Cast Set For FRANKENSTEIN at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog have announced the company for their new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic Gothic tale Frankenstein. Find out who is starring in the show here!

New Dolly Parton Musical and More Set For Leeds Playhouse Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Leeds Playhouse has announced a new Spring/Summer 24 Season, which will offer an all new programme of entertainment for all ages. Among the shows are a new Dolly Parton musical, as well as My Fair Lady, Paranormal Activity, and more!

New Adaptation Of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN Will Open at Leeds Playhouse in February Ahead of Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Imitating the dog & Leeds Playhouse will premiere a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse in February 2024. The production will then tour until May. Learn more about how to get tickets here!