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OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) Unveil 2026 Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.

Photos: THE DOUBLE ACT In Rehearsal At Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Arcola Theatre has released photos from inside the rehearsal room featuring Nigel Cooke, Nigel Betts and Edward Hogg. The Double Act is a new play by Mark Jagasia, former national newspaper journalist turned playwright. 

Cast Set For World Premiere of Mark Jagasia's THE DOUBLE ACT at Arcola Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

Arcola Theatre has announced Nigel Cooke, Nigel Betts and Edward Hogg as the cast for The Double Act, a new play by Mark Jagasia, former national newspaper journalist turned playwright.

Review: GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY, Playground Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 24, 2023

Following up Value Engineering, Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicolas Kent once more let the evidence speak for itself in a piece of verbatim theatre that still manages to shock us

Photos: First Look at Ron Cook, Derek Elroy, Sally Giles & More in GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2023

Check out photos for Grenfell: System Failure, which will tour to three West London venues: The Playground Theatre (18 February – 25 February), The Tabernacle (27 February – 12 March) and Marylebone Theatre (14 March – 26 March).

THE GOOD LIFE Will Tour the UK From Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2021

The acclaimed cast will include actress and presenter Preeya Kalidas as 'Margo Leadbetter', Dominic Rowan as 'Jerry Leadbetter', and Sally Tatum as 'Barbara Good', joining the previously announced actor and comedian Rufus Hound as 'Tom Good'. Also featured will be Nigel Betts and Tessa Churchard.

Almeida Theatre Announces Full Cast For ALBION
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2020

Following a sell-out run in 2017, Albion returns to the Almeida for four weeks only.

THE BOX OF DELIGHTS Returns To Magical Wilton's Music Hall This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2018

The Christmas classic The Box of Delights by Piers Torday based on the novel by John Masefield returns to London's most festive venue Wilton's Music Hall from 30th November 2018 - 5th January 2019 in a wintery adventure full of magic, talking animals, and even a flying car…

Photo Flash: Sheffield Theatres Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.

BWW Review: STEEL, Crucible Studio, Sheffield
by Ruth Deller - Sep 18, 2018

Chris Bush's new play about women in the Labour party is a must-see.

Guest Blog: Playwright Chris Bush On STEEL at Sheffield Theatres
by Guest Blog: Chris Bush - Sep 12, 2018

It always feels like a real privilege to make work in Sheffield, the city I grew up in and discovered what theatre could be. The Crucible has been incredibly significant to me throughout my career, and although I'm based in London now, it'll always feel like home.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For STEEL at Sheffield Theatres
by Marianka Swain - Sep 3, 2018

Sheffield Theatres Announces Casting for STEEL and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Photo Flash: First Look at Victoria Hamilton and Cast of ALBION at Almeida Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017

Albion is a new play by Mike Bartlett, directed by Rupert Goold, their first collaboration following their international award-winning production King Charles III.

LABOUR OF LOVE Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Sep 28, 2017

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether epic West End shows or bold fringe offerings. From political drama to immersive Agatha Christie and the unveiling of a new venue, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews...

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal with Victoria Hamilton and More for ALBION at the Almeida
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

It's England really, isn't it? A climate without cloud and rain isn't honest. In the ruins of a garden in rural England, in a house which was once a home, one woman searches for seeds of hope. Albion is a new play by Mike Bartlett, directed by Rupert Goold, their first collaboration following their international award-winning production King Charles III. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Mike Bartlett's ALBION at Almeida Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

It's England really, isn't it? A climate without cloud and rain isn't honest.

Hampstead Theatre to Live Stream WONDERLAND, 26 July
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 22, 2014

Wonderland will be live-streamed on Saturday 26 July 7.30pm over the internet worldwide and free on hampsteadtheatre.com and theguardian.com.

Cast Announced for WONDERLAND at Hampstead Theatre, June 20-July 26
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2014

Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the Miners' Strike, Beth Steel's political drama presents the full sweep of the turbulent events that transformed the country - from the corridors of Westminster, to pitched battles with the police, to the coal faces of Nottinghamshire. Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce the full cast.

HIGHTIDE FESTIVAL 2013 Completes Lineup
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 12, 2013

HighTide Festival Theatre will announce full casting for its 2013 season (see below for full details). Also HighTide is pleased to announce further 'In Conversation' events with writer and director Stephen Poliakoff CBE, and playwright and novelist Michael Frayn. Author and broadcaster Kate Mosse will conduct the conversation with Michael Frayn, whilst television presenter Rick Edwards will hostconversations with Stephen Poliakoff and (previously announced) Roger Michell.