Nigel Havers

French and Saunders Will Play The Ugly Sisters in CINDERELLA Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

The 11th season of The London Palladium Pantomime has been announced and comedy legends French & Saunders will reunite on stage in the West End for the first time in 17 years in the magical rags-to-riches fairytale Cinderella.

The London Palladium Pantomime 10th Anniversary Season Breaks Venue Records
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The London Palladium Pantomime broke records at the world-famous venue as it celebrated its 10th anniversary season with the magical fairytale adventure, Sleeping Beauty.

Nigel Havers Announces New UK Tour for Spring and Autumn 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025

Beloved British actor Nigel Havers will embark on a new UK tour in Spring and Autumn 2026, following the success of his first nationwide outing. The acclaimed star of Chariots of Fire, Downton Abbey, and Private Lives promises audiences an evening filled with laughter, charm, and behind-the-scenes stories from his five-decade career in film, television, and theatre.

A Production History of ART - From Paris to London, Broadway, and Beyond
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2025

Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. As the show returns to New York, we're looking back on the play's history and notable stars who have taken on these roles.

Catherine Tate Will Star in SLEEPING BEAUTY Pantomime at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The London Palladium Pantomime will celebrate its 10th anniversary season at the world-famous venue this Christmas with the magical fairytale adventure, Sleeping Beauty. Learn more here!

ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.

Review Roundup: REDLANDS at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Redlands at Chichester Festival Theatre. Read the reviews from the major critics about the production, directed by Chichester Festival Theatre’s Artistic Director Justin Audibert, and learn more!

Review: REDLANDS, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - Oct 1, 2024

'The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.' Charlotte Jones’ new play delves into a curious pocket of showbiz history, with Michael Havers QC at the centre of it all. Fresh from a momentous victory, he is personally selected by The Rolling Stones’ manager Allen Klein to defend Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in their upcoming trial - and all the while, his teenage son Nigel is trying to work out how to break the news that he doesn’t want to go into the law, he’d much rather be an actor.

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.

ArtsEd Principal Resigns Following Bullying Accusations
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Julie Spencer, Principal of Arts Ed, an educational institution backed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has resigned following an independent, barrister-led inquiry, according to Deadline.

Jane McDonald & Julian Clary to Star in 2024 London Palladium Panto ROBIN HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024

The London Palladium Pantomime will return to the West End for a ninth year, with a brand-new production of Robin Hood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

ArtsEd Chair Resigns Following Bullying and Misconduct Exposé
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023

According to Deadline, Brian Brodie has resigned as ArtsEd chair, citing personal reasons. The decision comes after the board received criticism for the way they handled the bullying and misconduct allegations at the top UK drama school.

La gira europea de THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW se estrena en Barcelona
by Pablo Vila Blas - Oct 11, 2023

Review: PRIVATE LIVES, Ambassadors Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 14, 2023

A still very debonair Nigel Havers as dashing Elyot, and Patricia Hodge, very much at the top of her game as sensational Amanda – aged 72 and 75 respectively – command the stage of the newly refurbished Ambassadors Theatre.

Photos: First Look at Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge in PRIVATE LIVES in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

Get a first look at Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge in Private Lives in the West End.

The Shaw Society Welcomes Theatre Icons Dame Sian Phillips and Patricia Hodge OBE as Newly Elected Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

The Shaw Society, the UK-based charitable organisation dedicated to celebrating the theatre and writings of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, proudly announces the election of two esteemed theatre icons, Dame Sian Phillips and Patricia Hodge OBE, as Trustees.

Now On Sale: PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 7, 2023

Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge star in a sparkling new production of Noel Coward’s immortal comedy of bad manners in the parts originally played by Coward himself and Gertrude Lawrence in the play’s 1930 premiere.

PRIVATE LIVES, Starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge, to Transfer to West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 4, 2023

Noël Coward’s scintillating comic masterpiece Private Lives starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge heads to the West End this Autumn.

Kieran Hodgson: BIG IN SCOTLAND To Play At Edinburgh Fringe 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

The phenomenal Kieran Hodgson is set to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August with his highly anticipated new show 'Big In Scotland'.

Louis Gaunt and Frances Mayli McCann Will Play Peter Pan and Wendy in the London Palladium Pantomime This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

Further casting has been announced for The London Palladium Pantomime confirming that Louis Gaunt will return to the world-famous venue to play Peter Pan in this year's production and Frances Mayli McCann will join the cast as Wendy.