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Emma Rice Company Unveils Cast for MALORY TOWERS UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

The Emma Rice Company has announced the cast for its UK tour of MALORY TOWERS, adapted and directed by Emma Rice from the novels by Enid Blyton. The production will tour nationally before concluding its run at Alexandra Palace Theatre in London.

LA BOHEME, SALOME and More Set for Seattle Opera 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

The full lineup of titles and artists has been revealed for Seattle Opera's 2026/27 season. An exploration of love in all its facets, the company's 63rd season features two classic operas returning to Seattle for the first time in a quarter century.

Photos: Tracy-Ann Oberman and Jennifer Westfeldt in Rehearsals for ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Hampstead Theatre has shared a glimpse into the rehearsal room for the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg’s The Assembled Parties directed by Blanche McIntyre and starring Tracy-Ann Oberman and Jennifer Westfeldt.

Jennifer Westfeldt Makes London Theatre Debut in THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Tony Award nominated actress Jennifer Westfeldt will star alongside Tracy-Ann Oberman in the European premiere of Richard Greenberg’s The Assembled Parties this October.

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Santa Fe Opera
by Jackie Camborde - Jul 24, 2025

Full disclosure: I usually don’t review opera. I am a Broadway kid at heart, and while I appreciate the form, opera is usually not my cup of tea. That said, I was pleasantly surprised by the Santa Fe Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s The Turn of the Screw, playing now through August 5 at the iconic opera house on the hill in beautiful Santa Fe, NM.

The GNO Ballet Tours Greece With The Future Cargo Dance Show
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

Paros, Naxos, Syros, Kalamata, Sparta, Astros, Nafplio, Xylokastro, Tripoli, Pylos, and Ancient Olympia will be the stops of the Greek National Opera Ballet’s tour from 4 to 27 July 2025.

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.

Cast Set For THE LAST STAND OF MARY WHITEHOUSE at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Tony and Olivier-nominated Samuel Barnett completes the casting for the world premiere of Caroline Bird's The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, alongside the previously announced Maxine Peake.

Review Roundup: KRAPP'S LAST TAPE Starring Gary Oldman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

See what critics are saying about Krapp's Last Tape at York Theatre Royal starring Gary Oldman. Learn more about the show and read the reviews for the production here!

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, LA BOHEME, and More Set For Opera North's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Opera North has announced its repertoire for the year. The season will kick off in September with The Secret of the Black Spider. Learn more about the full season here!

BalletLORENT Brings SNOW WHITE and SNOW WHITE: THE SACRIFICE to Sadler's Wells East This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

Award winning dance theatre company and Sadler's Wells National Partner Company balletLORENT will present a dance theatre production with two takes on the classic tale of Snow White at Sadler's Wells East as part of its UK tour.

BalletLORENT's 16+ SNOW WHITE: THE SACRIFICE Gets Newcastle Premiere This Halloween
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024

This autumn, balletLORENT is bringing back the classic fairytale Snow White to Northern Stage in Newcastle. But this time, the story will be told in two very different ways.

The Santa Fe Opera Unveils Casting and Repertory Plans for the 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

 The Santa Fe Opera has announced casting and repertory plans for the company’s 2025 Season running June 27 through August 23, 2025. Learn more about the full season here!

Full Cast Set For the RSC'S THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 5 June – 7 September.  

Review: BLUEBEARD, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Mary Baillie - Mar 15, 2024

Emma Rice places an old age folktale in a new age context through an eccentric movement-led, magical and musical theatrical extravaganza.  

Full Cast Set For Wise Children's New Co-Production of BLUE BEARD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR WISE CHILDREN’S NEW CO-PRODUCTION OF BLUE BEARD - WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY EMMA RICE. The full cast for the world premiere of Blue Beard, written and directed by Emma Rice, includes Isabel Adomakoh Young, Stu Barker, Mirabelle Gremaud, Stephanie Hockley, Patrycja Kujawska, Adam Mirsky, Katy Owen, and Tristan Sturrock. The production opens at Theatre Royal Bath on 8 February and embarks on a UK tour.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY Comes to Det. KGL. Teater in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

MADAMA BUTTERFLY comes to Det. KGL. Teater in 2024. Performances run 25 February - 30 April 2024.

1923 Comes to Zorlu PSM This Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

1923 comes to Zorlu PSM this month. Performances run 24 April - 24 May, 2023. The four friends who disappeared during the school trip to the War of Independence Museum suddenly find themselves on the Bandırma Ferry, where Mustafa Kemal started the National Struggle.

1923 MUZIKALI Comes to Zorlu PSM This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2023

Kurtuluş Savaşı Müzesi’ne yapılan okul gezisi sırasında ortadan kaybolan dört arkadaş, kendilerini bir anda Mustafa Kemal’in Millî Mücadele’yi başlattığı Bandırma Vapuru’nda bulurlar.

Fuel Announces Its First Projects For 2023; World Premiere Tour of PROTEST, THE GRETCHEN QUESTION Film, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

Director and CEO of Fuel, Kate McGrath has announced the company's first shows for 2023. A UK tour of Hannah Lavery's new play Protest directed by Natalie Ibu will begin performances at Northern Stage in May followed by dates in Scotland and England.