James Quaife

The world premiere of Captain Sandy LIVE took place on 16 May 2022 at the Lyric Theatre, in London’s West End, starring Below Deck's Captain Sandra Yawn. 

Captain Sandy - the undeniable star of the smash hit reality series Below Deck Med - will be docking in London's glittering West End for one night only. Find out how to get tickets.

Following the success of Pickled! in 2019, Tori Scott returns to the UK with her brand new show Welcome to the After Party! Produced by Robin Rayner & James Quaife for New Frame Productions, the show will tour to London, Guildford, Cambridge and Tunbridge Wells this Autumn with Musical Director Ben Papworth.

Twenty-three young theatre producers are being given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present their work in the West End for the first time.

The show features songs from Dear Evan Hansen, Six, Little Shop of Horrors, West Side Story, Girl From The North Country, The Wiz, Jagged Little Pill and many more.

James Quaife Productions today announces that the world première production of Paul Harvard's debut play GHBoy is now available to stream online via Vimeo on Demand. Filmed on 15 December 2020, the day before a lockdown cut short the production's run at Charing Cross Theatre, the recorded version will be available from 1 March.

Upon the news that theatres in London have been told to shut down once again following Tuesday evening's performances, GHBoy at Charing Cross Theatre has announced their cancellation of upcoming performances. 

Beth Granville is known for being the creator and co-writer of the BBC Radio Wales series, Foiled. Her latest project is The Vicky Vox Project, a web-series featuring LA-based drag queen Vicky Vox who starred as Audrey in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors. We spoke to Granville about the show.

Riverside Studios today announces further programming for its inaugural Christmas season in association with New Frame Productions, including an evening of unplugged performance with West End Acoustic featuring SIX's Maiya Quansah-Breed and Renée Lamb, Wicked's Nicholas McLean, Jesus Christ Superstar's Tyrone Huntley and Dear Evan Hansen's Oliver Award-winning Sam Tutty.

Dominic Ferris and Martin Milnes will bring their fun-packed variety extravaganza Ferris & Milnes - Christmas Cracker! to Riverside Studios on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2020 at 8pm. 

Due to England entering lockdown beginning Thursday, November 5, the world première of Paul Harvard's debut play GHBoy at the Charing Cross Theatre will open tomorrow, with two sold out performances running on 4 November as scheduled. It will then reopen on 5 December, with previews from 3 December, and running until 20 December 2020.

James Quaife Productions announced the world première of Paul Harvard’s debut play GHBoy - opening at the Charing Cross Theatre on 10 November 2020, with previews from 4 November, and runs until 28 November.

James Quaife Productions today announces the world première of Paul Harvard's debut play GHBoy - opening at the Charing Cross Theatre on 10 November 2020, with previews from 4 November, and runs until 28 November.

Papatango and James Quaife Productions today announce the West End transfer of Papatango's original production of Samuel Bailey's critically acclaimed Shook a?' 2019's winner of the annual Papatango New Writing Prize. The production opens at the Trafalgar Studios on 14 April, with previews from 8 April, and runs until 9 May, marking Papatango's first West End transfer. Artistic Director George Turvey reunites the company from the acclaimed debut run at Southwark Playhouse and on tour in 2019 - Josef Davies (Jonjo), Josh Finan (Cain), Andrea Hall (Grace) and Ivan Oyik (Riyad). The production was nominated for seven Off West End Awards (Best Production, Best New Play, Most Promising Playwright, Best Performance Ensemble, Best Director, Best Set and Best Sound); and is currently a finalist for Best Production and Most Promising Playwright Awards.

At an event today at Shoreditch Town Hall, Papatango announced that Samuel Bailey has won the 11th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for his debut full-length play, Shook, from a record 1,406 entries. Also announced today were the shortlisted writers - Emma Anderson for The Lesson; Steven Bloomer for Bricolage; Tabitha Mortiboy for Daffy Grod and the Shaking Lights, and Joel Tan for Love in the Time of the Ancients. Each of these writers received a showcase reading alongside Shook at today's event for industry attendees.

Artistic Directors of Paines Plough James Grieve and George Perrin today revealed the full programme for ROUNDABOUT @ SUMMERHALL, kicking off at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before a UK tour in Autumn 2019.

Team BWW have compiled the following list of their favourite Twitter users in the UK who post about theatre and the arts. Ranging from independent bloggers and theatre-makers to West End performers who are particularly engaging with their social media accounts.

Yesterday UK Theatre gave out awards to leading talents in performing, producing and theatre management throughout the United Kingdom. Sheffield Theatres' SHOW BOAT and FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS together took Best Musical Production, while Clare Burt picked up a performance award for the former and Rebecca Trehearn for the latter. Charlene James won Best New Play for CUTTIN' IT, and Paapa Essiedu Best Performance In A Play for the Royal Shakespeare Company's HAMLET.

English Touring Theatre and Stage One, a charity dedicated to supporting the next generation of theatre producers, today announce a new scheme that will see an aspiring producer join English Touring Theatre for an 18 month apprenticeship.  The successful candidate will work with the senior management and play an important role within English Touring Theatre's production and touring operation.  The application process begins on Monday 8 February with a deadline of Tuesday 1 March.  For more information and how to apply please visit Stage One's website.

English Touring Theatre today announces that Jeremy Woodhouse joins the company as Associate Producer. He will be working alongside DirectorRachel Tackley, Executive Producer Jane Claire and Producer James Quaife. Woodhouse joins English Touring Theatre in February 2016 from Theatre 503 where he is currently Executive Director.