Jonathan Munby

Review Roundup: WENDY & PETER PAN at Barbican Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying.

Review: WENDY & PETER PAN, Barbican Centre
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 29, 2025

Girls rule ok in Ella Hickson's enchanting revival of the Darling children's 'second star to the right and then straight on until morning' journey to Neverland ­– first performed in 2013 and now showing at the Barbican for a five-week run.

Full Cast Set For the RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN at The Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced full casting for the London premiere of Ella Hickson's exhilarating take on JM Barrie's beloved classic, Wendy & Peter Pan, directed by Jonathan Munby.

RSC's WENDY & PETER PAN and TWELFTH NIGHT Set For The Barbican This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Director Jonathan Munby's spectacular production of Wendy & Peter Pan will play the Barbican Theatre this autumn. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama Returns to the Young Vic With NEW '25 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre will welcome the return of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s acclaimed annual festival of new writing, NEW ’25, which will see four new commissions from some of the UK’s most exciting playwrights.

National Theatre Live Screenings Begin at Alleyway Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Ian McKellan will appear on screen at Alleyway Theatre this August, as National Theatre Live comes to Buffalo.

Symphony Space Adds ANNIE Singalong, FLEABAG, And More To November Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

Symphony Space announces program updates and additions for upcoming events and screenings. Livestream and in-person tickets available.

National Theatre Live Presents KING LEAR Starring Ian McKellen 10/23 In South Korea
by Alan Henry - Sep 2, 2021

National Theatre Live is the true intersection of film and theatre (and affordable too)-they take shows from London's West End and broadcasts them in movie theaters all across the county. NTL is the closest thing audiences have to experiencing the feeling of actually sitting in the theater. 

Met Opera and National Theatre Encore Screenings Continue This Fall at Ridgefield Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2020

The Ridgefield Playhouse will continue to give patrons the thrill of the world class theater and opera performances this fall with encore screenings of The Met Opera and London's National Theater.  Highlights include National Theatre's King Lear starring Sir Ian McKellan, The Met Opera's Il Trovatore and Cavalleria Rusticana. 

Flashback: LEND ME A TENOR at the Gielgud Theatre
by Caroline Cronin - Apr 9, 2020

It's a strange old time right now, with our beloved theatre community mourning the loss of jobs, of creative outlets, and of the human connections that theatre is so brilliant at creating. This collective grief is felt over at BroadwayWorld UK too, and we want to do what we can to continue celebrating the industry we love so much, so we've launched a series of features that celebrate musicals and plays from days gone by.

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020

Chichester Festival Theatre's Festival 2020 has today been unveiled by Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.

National Theatre Live Brings KING LEAR to Rialto Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019

National Theatre Live presents William Shakespeare's masterpiece King Lear at Rialto Theatre,Tuesday 21 January.

The Watermill Theatre Announces Four New Associate Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019

Today, The Watermill Theatre announces the appointment of four new Associate Directors as part of its Associate Artist Programme. The four emerging directors have been selected to work with the producing theatre to develop their skills and build experience as they embark on the next phase of their careers. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Paul Hart, each will take on roles ranging from Assistant Directorships to fully directing productions, all with the aim of nurturing their talents and extending their knowledge. These new appointments are a part of The Watermill's continued commitment to supporting emerging theatre-makers and nurturing the talent of the future.

KING LEAR to Play at Daloreum Theatre
by Alan Henry - Sep 17, 2019

King Lear will play at the Daloreum Theatre in South Korea in late September 2019.

The Fugard Bioscope National Theatre Encore Season Begins Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019

Winter just got a whole lot warmer with the announcement of the 2019 Fugard Bioscope National Theatre Live Encore Season.

BWW Flashback: The History of KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2019

King Lear is making its triumphant return to Broadway, starring Glenda Jackson in a gender-swapped version of the title role. As we gear up for this revival, let's take a look back on some notable Lears past...

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces 2019-2020 Season - PETER PAN, MUCH ADO, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019

Incoming Artistic Director Simon Godwin today announces Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2019-2020 Season. Godwin's debut season highlights his artistic aspirations for the company to create high quality, exciting, inclusive theatre. Godwin states, This is not my season, but ours, everybody's season.

Fugard Theatre Appoints Greg Karvellas As First Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2018

Karvellas is no stranger to South African theatre goers, having directed multiple-award winning productions at The Fugard Theatre in his former role as Resident Director there. These include Oleanna, The Road to Mecca, Shakespeare in Love, Significant Other, The Father, Clybourne Park, Bad Jews and CHAMP (which also enjoyed successful seasons at the Artscape Arena Theatre, the National Arts Festival and the Edinburgh Festival in 2013).

The Players to Show Ian McKellen as KING LEAR and SAMSOM ET DALILA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018

The Peterborough Players theatre on Hadley Rd is brimming with activity this weekend as they present encore screenings from the MET Opera and London's National Theatre as part of their Arts On Screen season.

National Theatre Live Presents KING LEAR Starring Ian McKellen
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2018

National Theatre Live is the true intersection of film and theatre (and affordable too)-they take shows from London's West End and broadcasts them in movie theaters all across the county. NTL is the closest thing audiences have to experiencing the feeling of actually sitting in the theater.