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Video: TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY Trailer Released at Southwark Playhouse
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2026

Southwark Playhouse has posted a trailer for its world premiere stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's Jazz Age London novel, running at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Review: TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, Southwark Playhouse, Borough
by Christiana Rose - Sep 18, 2026

Patrick Hamilton’s bleak portrait of 1920s London arrives on stage in a new adaptation by Simon Reade, exploring the fragile connections between those searching for love, belonging and something more.

Photos: TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY is Now Playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of Simon Reade’s new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Check out the photos here!

Guest Post: Simon Reade On Adapting Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, Coming To Southwark Playhouse
by Guest Author - Sep 1, 2026

Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) wrote his semi-autobiographical trilogy as a dark celebration of the seedy, smoggy, smutty London he inhabited in the late 1920s. Published first as Bob’s story (The Midnight Bell 1929), then with Jenny’s back-story (the salaciously titled The Siege of Pleasure 1932) and finally Ella’s simultaneous story to Bob’s (The Plains of Cement 1934, originally titled ‘Time, Gentlemen, Please’), Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky – A London Trilogy was compiled and published in one volume 1935.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY at Southwark Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026

Southwark Playhouse has shared rehearsal footage from its world premiere stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, featuring the company discussing the production.

Full Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Initial Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026

Troupe announced initial casting for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

Photos: John McCrea and Perry Williams in SLIPPERY at Omnibus Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

Salt Lick Productions is presenting the world premiere of Louis Emmitt-Stern’s Soho Theatre’s Tony Craze Award Winning play, Slippery. Get a first look at production photos!

World Premiere of TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY Comes to Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

Troupe has announced the world premiere of Simon Reade's new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton. Learn more here!

John McCrea and Perry Williams Will Lead World Premiere of SLIPPERY at Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Louis Emmitt-Stern's Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award Winning play, Slippery. Learn more here!

Tony Craze Award-Winning Play SLIPPERY Sets World Premiere In London
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The world premiere of Slippery, a new play by Louis Emmitt-Stern, will open at Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre, directed by Off-West End Award winner Matthew Iliffe.

Video: STARTER FOR TEN is Now Playing at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for the new British musical Starter for Ten following its return to Bristol Old Vic, followed by a run at Birmingham Rep from 22 October – 1 November. Check out the video here!

Photos: Dawn Steele Stars In SKYE: A THRILLER At Edinburgh Fringe 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025

Acclaimed stage and screen actress Dawn Steele will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer in the world premiere of SKYE: A Thriller, a new play by Ellie Keel. Check out photos of the production.

Dawn Steele Will Lead SKYE: A THRILLER At Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

Dawn Steele will star as Annie in the world premiere of SKYE: A Thriller, the debut play by Ellie Keel, at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. Learn more about the show here!

Summerhall Arts Reveals Inaugural Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

Summerhall Arts has launched its inaugural festival programme, and the 14th to take place in the now iconic Summerhall building this August. Learn more here!

Ellie Keel Makes Playwriting Debut With SKYE: A THRILLER at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

K Media and Summerhall Arts have announced the world première at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 of SKYE: A Thriller, by Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning theatre producer Ellie Keel, in her playwriting debut.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS - THE MUSICAL Cast Announced At Theatre Royal Bath
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Theatre Royal Bath Productions in association with Universal Theatrical Group have  announced casting for the World Premiere of brand-new musical Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical at Theatre Royal Bath from 22 March to 12 April 2025.

Review: FOAM, Finborough Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Mar 25, 2024

An ambitious but flawed character study

Cast Set for World Premiere of Harry McDonald's FOAM at Finborough Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024

The cast has been set for the world première of Harry McDonald's Foam at Finborough Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

World Première of Harry McDonald's FOAM Comes to the Finborough Theatre in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Croft & Dye Productions and Salt Lick Productions have announced the world première of Harry McDonald's Foam. Foam will première at Finborough Theatre on 21 March 2024, with previews from 19 March and run to 13 April 2024.