Ian Porter

Cast and Creative Team Set For NEL'S PLACE UK Tour

REWRITES - the showcase for new musicals started by The Lowry, Salford in 2017 will present Nel's Place - a new musical from Sheep Soup. Nel's Place examines what material things really mean to us, and how easily we can become buried by the past.

Review: 1979, Finborough Theatre

1979 was quite a big year both politically and culturally, but Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark is perhaps one of the lesser known figures to emerge from that time – his Liberal opposite number Pierre Trudeau (or at the very least his son, Justin) is probably a more recognisable name.

Guest Blog: 'I Have Always Been Fascinated by Politics': Director Jimmy Walters on Political Re-Engagement and the European Première of 1979

The script of 1979 first came to me in 2019 and if I’m honest, despite loving the play, I wanted to run a mile from anything political at that time. In short, politics was in a very ugly place and it felt like people were fed up to the back teeth with it.

Full Cast Set For European Première Of Michael Healey's Satirical Political Comedy 1979

Full casting has been announced for the European première of award-winning playwright Michael Healey's hit satirical political comedy 1979 at the Finborough Theatre.

Cast Announced For RARE EARTH METTLE at Royal Court Theatre

Carlo Albán, Marcello Cruz, Arthur Darvill, Jaye Griffiths, Lesley Lemon, Racheal Ofori, Ian Porter and Genevieve O'Reilly have been cast in the world premiere of Rare Earth Mettle written by Al Smith and directed by Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie. With set design by Moi Tran, lighting design by Lee Curran, composition by Carlos Gutiérrez Quiroga, sound design by Ella Wahlström, movement direction by Yami Löfvenberg, dialect coaching by Carter Bellaimey and assistant direction from Camila Ymay González. 

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory's ORPHEUS DESCENDING

Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory present a co-production of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending. Theatr Clwyd's Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Catrin Aaron (Beulah Binnings), Michael Geary (Pee Wee Binnings), Valentine Hanson (Uncle Pleasant), Jenny Livsey (Eva Temple / Woman), Laura Jane Matthewson (Dolly Hamma), Mark Meadows (Jabe Torrance), Ifan Meredith (David Cutrere / Dog Hamma), Hattie Morahan (Lady Torrance), Seth Numrich (Val Xavier), Ian Porter (Sheriff Talbott), Jemima Rooper (Carol Cutrere), Carol Royle (Vee Talbott) and Carrie Quinlan (Sister / Nurse Porter). Public booking for the Menier Chocolate Factory dates opens at 9am today.

Hattie Morahan & Seth Numrich Will Lead Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory's ORPHEUS DESCENDING

The full cast is announced for the Theatr Clwyd and Menier Chocolate Factory co-production of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending. Theatr Clwyd's Artistic Director Tamara Harvey directs Catrin Aaron (Beulah Binnings), Michael Geary (Pee Wee Binnings), Valentine Hanson (Uncle Pleasant), Jenny Livsey (Eva Temple / Woman), Laura Jane Matthewson (Dolly Hamma), Mark Meadows (Jabe Torrance), Ifan Meredith (David Cutrere / Dog Hamma), Hattie Morahan (Lady Torrance), Seth Numrich (Val Xavier), Ian Porter (Sheriff Talbott), Jemima Rooper (Carol Cutrere), Carol Royle (Vee Talbott) and Carrie Quinlan (Sister / Nurse Porter). Public booking for the Menier Chocolate Factory dates opens at 9am today.

The CW Cancels VALOR After First Season

According to Deadline, The CW has officially cancelled VALOR. The show will not be returning for a second season. Read more about it form Deadline here.

The CW Shares VALOR Costs of War Trailer

The CW Shares VALOR Costs of War Trailer

The CW Shares Trailer For New VALOR

The CW Shares Trailer For New VALOR

The CW Shares New Trailer for VALOR

The CW Shares New Trailer for VALOR

Check Out the Midseason Return Dates for All Your Favorite CW Shows!

The winter TV hiatus is almost up! From superheroes to sing-alongs, check out when all your favorite shows are coming back this month to The CW Network!

The CW Announces 2017-18 Primetime Schedule Featuring New Shows & Returning Favorites

The CW presents its 2017-18 primetime schedule to advertisers, affiliates, and national media today at the New York City Center in New York City, with the multi-platinum, multi-Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse opening the show with the worldwide debut performance of their new single, "Dig Down."

17th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival Kicks Off Today

The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, runs today, July 16, through August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.

Lineup Announced for 17th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival

The 17th Annual MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL, running July 16 - August 7, 2016 at The WORKSHOP'S MAIN STAGE & JEWEL BOX, 312 W 36TH STREET.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Anne Archer and More for THE TRIAL OF JANE FONDA at Edinburgh Fringe

Oscar nominated and Golden Globe winning actress Anne Archer will make her Edinburgh Festival debut starring as 'Jane Fonda' in the world premiere of THE TRIAL OF JANE FONDA, written and directed by seven-time Emmy award-winner Terry Jastrow. Scroll down for a sneak peek at Archer and the company in rehearsal!

New Paranormal Fantasy Novel with Vampires Just Released �" 'Switching Stations Switching Stories'

Decades ago Jay experimented on Human children to see if his vampire saliva would shatter their psyches. In the wake of each experiment his sire, in the present century known as Captain Ian Porter, has either successfully saved a victim of Jay's or been too late. Porter has evolved over the course of hundreds of thousands of years from a savage vampire to having human feelings and sympathies. He has been driven to stop his son but suddenly his existence is growing short. Will Ian be able to capture Jay before his time runs out? "Switching Stations Switching Stories" is available online in both print and ebook format. Book Information: Switching Stations Switching Stories Author: Christy Santo Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 978-1496044211 ASIN: B00J8K4EDC Published: March 2014 Pages: 342 Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Vampire About The Author and Illustrators: Christy Santo was born and raised in Fanwood, New Jersey. In 2002, she moved to Bloomington, Indiana. Christy is a co-owner in her family's internet business since its start back on Thanksgiving Day 1998. Though she does enjoy her work and wants to continue with working with her family, she has always wanted to be a writer. Christy published her first book "Switching Stations, Switching Stories" on March 24, 2014 and now sees her dreams are coming true.

BWW Reviews: The Ensemble Theatre's IMMEDIATE FAMILY is Comedic and Touching

Before Thursday's opening night performance of Paul Oakley Stovall's IMMEDIATE FAMILY, The Ensemble Theatre's Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris explained that their 37th season is all about creating magical moments within productions and within the community of their ever-growing audience base. Creating the first of many magical moments for the evening, she then proudly asserted that the E in ensemble stands for everyone, welcoming every member of the opening night audience to the theatre. Following suit, the heartwarming family-centered comedy IMMEDIATE FAMILY left audiences rolling in the aisles while exploring the importance of family and the power and beauty of acceptance, love, and understanding that members of our chosen and biological families can offer us.

The Ensemble Hosts GLBTQ and Allies Night at the Theatre Tonight

The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 2013-2014 season with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer patrons and Allies, tonight, September 21, 2013, 7:00 PM.

Ensemble Theatre's IMMEDIATE FAMILY to Open 9/26

The Ensemble Theatre presents the regional premiere comedy Immediate Family by Paul Oakley Stovall, and directed by Eileen J. Morris, with Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, September 26, 2013.