Hugh Dennis

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Starring Olly Alexander & Stephen Fry
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2025

No one could accuse Max Webster's flamboyant production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest of being subtle. A new cast takes the reins from the National Theatre's hugely successful production last year and moves onto the intimate Noël Coward stage, bringing with them the biting wit, vibrant costumes and sexual fluidity that made this show such a hit.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip from the Season 2 Premiere of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

STARZ has shared a sneak peek clip from the Season 2 premiere of the psychological drama The Couple Next Door, which will premiere September 19. Watch the clip now!

Video: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR Season 2 Sets STARZ Premiere; Watch a New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

The new six-episode installment of the psychological drama The Couple Next Door will premiere September 19 on the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms in the U.S. and Canada. Watch a new trailer now!

Cast Set For West End Transfer of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the West End transfer of its production of The Importance of Being Earnest as rehearsals get underway. Learn more here!

Stephen Fry and Others Join THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further casting for the West End transfer of its critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest.  Learn more here!

Photos: Stephen Fry Appears as the Narrator in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

This week, Stephen Fry is treading the boards as the narrator in Bleak Expectations during the production's final week of performances at the West End’s Criterion Theatre. Check out a photo of him here!

Photo: First Look at Hugh Dennis Guest Starring in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

This week, Hugh Dennis is treading the boards at the West End's Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations.  Check out the photo here!

Hugh Dennis Joins BLEAK EXPECTATIONS as Guest Narrator For One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will join the cast of Caroline Leslie’s production of Mark Evans’ Bleak Expectations as the Guest Narrator for one week only from 11-16 July at London’s Criterion Theatre.

BWW Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Laurence Batley Theatre Online
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 23, 2021

The Importance of Being Earnest is probably Oscar Wilde’s best-known play. Now over a century old, the satirisation of society’s desire for wealth and status holds true today. Now adapted by Yasmeen Khan, the story moves to the north of a modern-day, multi-cultural England where the cast is focused on social media, numbers of followers and Nando’s.

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury Announces Season of Socially-Distanced Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2020

Following on from the fun-sized pantomime Nurse Nellie Saves Panto (Friday 11 December - Sunday 3 January), the season will be a rich mix of music, comedy, dance and drama, designed to lift your spirits and celebrate the shared experience of live performance once more.

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Autumn Season Update and Spring Season Preview
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2020

Following the COVID-19 lockdown until 2 December, Chichester Festival Theatre has had to cancel or postpone some of the shows in the Autumn season.

Hugh Dennis, Mel Giedroyc, and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir Join KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2020

Since the Covid-19 lockdown began, more than 10 million people have enjoyed the music that continues to be produced from St Martin-in-the-Fields from the safety of their own homes. Now, they are holding a one-off digital concert with performers who know and love the space.

Shakespeare Schools Foundation Wins Award With Campaign Fronted By Hugh Dennis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2020

Cultural education charity Shakespeare Schools Foundation has been named 'Best Children's Charity' in the Big Give Christmas Challenge Awards for their campaign in December 2019.

Kings Theatre Confirms Funding For Regeneration Project
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020

A historic theatre - which has hosted a range of stars from Laurel and Hardy to Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan - is set to surpass its former glory thanks to a significant injection of cash.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Launches Production Company
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 23, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is launching her own production company, Wells Street Films, according to Deadline.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Wins the SAG Award for Female Actor in a Comedy Series!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 20, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has won the 2020 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for starring in the Amazon Prime series Fleabag.

Cirque Du Soleil's LUZIA Rains Supreme As It Makes Its European Debut At the Royal Albert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

Cirque du Soleil tonight marked its return to London's Royal Albert Hall with the star-studded European Premiere of LUZIA. Marking Cirque du Soleil's 30th anniversary in the UK, the beautiful production themed around 'A Waking Dream of Mexico' LUZIA will be performed in the iconic London venue until 1 March 2020.

VIDEO: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Accepts Two Awards for FLEABAG at the 2020 GOLDEN GLOBES!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 6, 2020

Fleabag took home two awards during the 2020 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 5! The series took home Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy and the show's creator, Phoebe Waller-Bridge won the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

FLEABAG Wins the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 6, 2020

Fleabag has won the 2019 Golden Globe Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy. The 77th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS are airing live on NBC, hosted by Ricky Gervais.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Wins Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 6, 2020

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has won the 2019  Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy for starring in the Amazon Prime series Fleabag. The 77th Annual GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS are airing live on NBC, hosted by Ricky Gervais.