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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Reveals New West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG has announced its 13th cast at London's Duchess Theatre, as the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production reaches 2 million West End visitors. Booking has been extended through October 2027.

Review: TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, Shakespeare's Globe
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 4, 2025

One of the least performed plays in Shakespeare’s canon, and also one of the most aptly labelled as a ‘problem play’; Troilus and Cressida is ostensibly about the romance between these two Trojans, but in reality much of the play focuses on the backdrop to their love - the ongoing siege of Troy by the Greeks. This production in the open-air Globe Theatre is the final new show of the summer season.

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - May 10, 2024

“More matter for a May morning.” Given that the majority of Shakespeare’s plays began with outdoor performances of one kind or another, it’s a perfect fit for the leafy surroundings of Regent’s Park – which has made it all the more conspicuous for its absence from the programming over the past few seasons. Owen Horsley steers the ship as this well-loved comedy docks in north London for the next few weeks.

Photos: First Look At TWELFTH NIGHT At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released production photos for Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities directed by Owen Horsley and set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun. The production runs until 8 June 2024 (Press Night: Thursday 9 May).

Video: Director Owen Horsley Talks TWELFTH NIGHT at Open Air Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

Watch director Owen Horsley discuss Open Air Theatre's Twelfth Night in the video here. Previews start on Friday 3 May.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TWELFTH NIGHT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos from Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities directed by Owen Horsley and set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.

Cast and Creative Team Set for TWELFTH NIGHT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for Twelfth Night or What You Will. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: See A Trailer For THE WHITE FACTORY At Marylebone Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2023

The trailer has been released for The White Factory, a heart-wrenching new play, written by internationally acclaimed author Dmitry Glukhovsky, now facing an eight year jail sentence in Russia, running From 14 September – 4 November 2023 at The Marylebone Theatre.

Photos: First Look at THE WHITE FACTORY at the Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

All new production photos have been released for The White Factory at the  Marylebone Theatre. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WHITE FACTORY at Marylebone Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for The White Factory at Marylebone Theatre. Performances will run  from 14 September until 4 November 2023.

Full Cast Announced For The World Premiere of Dmitry Glukhovsky's THE WHITE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

The full cast is announced for The White Factory and includes: Adrian Schiller, best known for playing Mr Penge in the ITV series Victoria and Lord Aethelhelm in the Netflix series The Last Kingdom, as Chaim Rumkowski and Old Ezekiel.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Will Play its Final Performance After 33 Years
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2022

After 33 years in London's West End, the theatrical sensation that is Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK, will play its final performance at The Fortune Theatre, London on Saturday 4 March 2023.

Guest Blog: Julian Forsyth Talks About His 1000th Appearance in THE WOMAN IN BLACK & the Innovative Rehearsal Process
by Guest Blog: Julian Forsyth - Sep 13, 2022

What’s so special about The Woman in Black, and why is it still running in the West End after 33 years? As someone who is about to perform in it for the 1,000th time, I can offer an insider’s view that provides just one of several answers to that question.

Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates 13,000 Performances on 13 August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022

Susan Hill's The Woman in Black celebrated 13,000 performances at The Fortune Theatre on 13 August 2022. To celebrate this milestone performance, a strictly limited number of £13 tickets are available for select performances until 27 August.

Julian Forsyth and Matthew Spencer Will Join the Cast of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

The new cast has been announced for Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK at The Fortune Theatre, London. Julian Forsyth returns to the production to star as Arthur Kipps and Matthew Spencer reprises his role as The Actor from Tuesday 7 June 2022.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER by Made at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2021

Leicester’s Curve theatre has released production photos for its Made at Curve production of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a celebratory reopening concert featuring the songs that made the musicals and memories from the extraordinary life and career of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Madalena Alberto, Jessica Daley, Tim Howar & More to Star in THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2021

Leicester’s Curve theatre has today announced the full cast and production team for its Made at Curve production of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a celebratory reopening concert featuring the songs that made the musicals and memories from the extraordinary life and career of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

VIDEO: Explore the Ship of THE AVENUE on HBO!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 8, 2020

Learn about all the lavish amenities the space cruise ship has to offer from Avenue 5's very own Matthew Spencer, the head of passenger services. We can't wait to have you on board.

BWW Interview: Stuart Fox Talks THE WOMAN IN BLACK at Fortune Theatre
by Fiona Scott - Jun 7, 2019

Susan Hill's The Woman in Black is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary in the West End. As part of the celebrations, Stuart Fox has returned to the cast to reprise his role as Mr Kipps for a third time after playing him in the West End production at the Fortune Theatre and other UK venues on tour. He spoke to BroadwayWorld about returning to the show.

Photo Flash: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Celebrates 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2019

PW Productions celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK on Wednesday 5 June at The Fortune Theatre, London with celebrations led by producer Peter Wilson and director Robin Herford.