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Video: RSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in Rehearsal in London
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will run at the Barbican beginning next month. Check out footage from inside the rehearsal room in the video here!

Cast Set For The RSC'S A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Learn more about who is starring in the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 15, 2024

Eleanor Rhode directs a modern version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, starring Mathew Baynton of Horrible Histories and Ghosts fame as Bottom, the fool who becomes one of several victims of fairy mischief. But, in a delightful twist, the star of the show is Puck, who was played by Premi Tamang due to the indisposition of Rosie Sheehy.

Full Cast Revealed for RSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced casting for its forthcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between Tuesday 30 January and Saturday 30 March 2024.  

Review: OPERATION EPSILON, Southwark Playhouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Sep 21, 2023

Second World War stories seem to be in vogue at the moment (though did they ever really go away?), with Christopher Nolan’s juggernaut Oppenheimer emotionally draining cinema audiences across the globe, and Operation Mincemeat continuing to entertain audiences at the Fortune Theatre. Alan Brody’s Operation Epsilon follows in their footsteps, with Andy Sandberg’s production making its UK première at Southwark Playhouse’s new venue (Elephant).

Photos: All-New Rehearsal Images For OPERATION EPSILON at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for OPERATION EPSILON at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Check out the photos and learn more about the production here!

Nathaniel Parker, Simon Chandler and Gyuri Sarossy Lead Cast for UK Première of OPERATION EPSILON
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

Full casting is announced today for Alan Brody's award-winning play Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which opens on 20 September, with previews from 15 September and runs until 21 October 2023.

Review: THE MISANDRIST, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 17, 2023

Playwright Lisa Carroll explores how the contemporary search for intimacy is marred by millennial malaise and trauma cycles in a witty dramedy that’s unexplainably ideologically ambiguous.

Metal Rabbit Announces Cast of THE MISANDRIST, Beginning Performances this May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023

Metal Rabbit productions has announced the cast for the world premiere of 'The Misandrist' a penetrating new play by Lisa Carroll (writer of the 'intoxicating to watch' êêêêê BroadwayWorld; Cuckoo, Soho Theatre) which runs at the Arcola Theatre from 10th May – 10th  June 2023.

Final Casting Announced For KHT50: BARSTOOLS TO BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

Final details have been announced for KHT50: Barstools to Broadway from the King's Head Theatre the celebration taking place from 14 – 19 February, marking the successes of the world-renowned pub theatre's first 50 years with a series of readings of plays that started their lives there, with cast and creative teams with links to the playwrights and original shows.

BWW Review: PILGRIMS, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 12, 2019

As part of the Orange Tree Theatre's Directors' Festival, Elinor Cook's lyrical play Pilgrims looks at masculinity, mountains and myths. Friends Dan and Will scaled Everest when they were just teenagers. This incredible achievement comes to overshadow their adult lives in a variety of destructive ways, particularly when it comes to Rachel, the girl they are both in love with. As they challenge themselves to scale ever-higher heights, they push themselves to the brink.

Orange Tree Theatre Announces Directors Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2019

Orange Tree Theatre have announced their 2019 Directors Festival - showcasing productions by four outstanding directors on The Orange Tree and St. Mary's University's MA Theatre Directing Course.

Last Chance To See IMPERIUM In The West End
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018

There are only 5 weeks remaining to see IMPERIUM (I: Conspirator and II: Dictator) which must end its strictly limited run at the West End's Gielgud Theatre on 8 September 2018. Presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Playful Productions, this historical two-part thriller opened in the West End to major critical acclaim last month with Richard McCabe's tour de force performance as Cicero drawing particular attention.

Photo Flash: First Look at IMPERIUM at the Gielgud Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Playful Productions have today released brand new production photography and a trailer for the West End transfer of the acclaimed, historical two-part thriller IMPERIUM - I: Conspirator and II: Dictator, running for a limited engagement at London's Gielgud Theatre until 8 September 2018.