Minerva Theatre

Adrian Lukis Brings BEING MR. WICKHAM to Chichester Minerva Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Adrian Lukis - who famously starred as Mr Wickham in the beloved BBC TV Pride and Prejudice adaptation - will return to the role on stage at Chichester's Minerva Theatre. Learn more here!

From Broadway to DOWNTON ABBEY: A Look at Elizabeth McGovern's Stage Career
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025

A longtime staple of New York and London stages, we are chronicling Elizabeth McGovern's theater roles ahead of the debut of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

Cast and Creatives Set For New Stage Production of Stiles and Drewe's THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Full of catchy songs, humour and fun, this exciting new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre will leave audiences squealing with glee, as superstar piglets Bar, Bee and Q set off into the big wide world, against the big bad wolf.

Isis Hainsworth, Adam James and More to Star in RSC’s MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

The full cast has been revealed for the RSC’s forthcoming production of William Shakespeare’s razor-sharp thriller of hypocrisy and corruption, Measure for Measure. See who is starring and learn more!

Review: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 16, 2025

Mark Addy and Jenna Russell lead a super cast in a show based on Rachel Joyce's runaway bestseller

Theatres To Dim Lights In Honour Of John Gale OBE
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Following the sad news of the passing of much-loved impresario John Gale, West End theatres and Chichester Festival Theatre will dim their lights for 2 minutes at 7pm on Wednesday 14 May, in his memory. 

Full Cast Set For Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Learn more about the show here!

Full Cast Set for THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

The full company has been revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi-million-selling novel in the UK. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF Comes to Glasgow This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

James Graham’s adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will have its Scottish premiere at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow this spring. Learn more here!

Beverley Knight Will Lead UK Premiere of MARIE AND ROSETTA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Rose Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre and ETT have announced the UK premiere of George Brant’s Marie and Rosetta, the play with music telling the true story of American singer and songwriter Rosetta Tharpe and her protégé Marie Knight.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF 2025 Tour Cast Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024

The cast and full 2025 tour dates for James Graham's adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's Boys from the Blackstuff have been announced.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; BURLESQUE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 10, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

DRIFTWOOD Will Embark on Major 2025 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

ThickSkin and rural touring company Pentabus will team up to remount their 2023 co-production, Driftwood by Tim Foley. Originally conceived and produced for rural touring, Driftwood will be scaled up for a national  tour in 2025. T

JEEVES TAKES CHARGE Comes to Theatre Royal Bath Ustinov Studio
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

One man show Jeeves Takes Charge, by P.G. Wodehouse, is to play Theatre Royal Bath this Christmas. Adapted for the stage by Edward Duke and Hugh Wooldridge, directed by Hugh Wooldridge and starring Sam Harrison.

Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.

Anthony Calf, Ben Caplan & More to Star in REDLANDS at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Chichester Festival Theatre has revealed the full cast for REDLANDS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE PROMISE, Minerva Theatre, Chichester
by Debbie Gilpin - Jul 30, 2024

'To promise nearly fifty million people truly universal health care - ‘cradle to the grave’ - is crackers.' Despite this quote featuring quite prominently in promotional material, and the poster image showing a pair of midwives, The Promise isn’t wholly about the founding of the NHS. Paul Unwin’s new play instead depicts the rise of Clement Attlee’s Labour Party in the wake of the Second World War, and their attempts to create unity and growth in the years that follow.