Norma Atallah

Review: THE OYSTER PROBLEM, Jermyn Street Theatre

In historian Orlando Figes’ debut play, Flaubert’s friends Ivan Turgenev, Émile Zola, and George Sand urge him to either strip down his writing to please the masses or get a temporary job to fend off his creditors. The Oyster Problem debuts at Jermyn Street Theatre directed by Philip Wilson in a stiff and stuffy production. 

Cast Announced For THE OYSTER PROBLEM at Jermyn Street Theatre

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere of The Oyster Problem, the debut play by renowned historian and award-winning author Orlando Figes.

Full Cast Announced For New Audio Musical, HATCHED!

HATCHED! is a fun, family musical about female empowerment, set on a mythical island where, for many years, the female birds have been denied the right to fly. We follow the story of one rebellious bird who dreams of flying free and taking her daughter on adventures. She decides it is time for change and, along with many friends and allies, fights for flight and equality!

Riverside Studios Announces 2020 Christmas Season

Interim Creative Director, Rachel Tackley today announces Riverside Studios' 2020 Christmas season. Highlights include award-winning actor and comedian Eddie Izzard's solo show; a preview of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. The full programme commences on 2 December and runs until 24 December.

Casting Announced For THE CEREAL CAFE

A new British musical, The Cereal Cafe, inspired by the opening of the Cereal Killer Cafe in East London and the Shoreditch riots of 2015, is to get its world premiere at The Other Palace.

National Theatre Announces Casting for MACBETH, THE GREAT WAVE, JOHN and More

Dates and casting have announced for new National Theatre season!

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with FOLLIES - What Is Sondheim's Classic Musical About?

Including such classic songs as Broadway Baby, I'm Still Here and Losing My Mind, Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical FOLLIES is being staged for the first time at the National Theatre. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, the production is directed by Dominic Cooke (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom). In the video below, get a look behind the scenes with the company talking about what this classic musical is about!

Photo Flash: First Look At FOLLIES At The National Theatre!

1971, New York. There's a party on the stage of the Weissman Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves. See production pictures!

Stephen Sondheim to Visit National Theatre Ahead of FOLLIES Production Next Week

Ahead of the NT's dazzling new production of Follies, multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim talks to Jeremy Sams about his legendary musical on Tuesday 22 August, 6pm at Dorfman Theatre.

1971, New York. There's a party on the stage of the Weissman Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with FOLLIES - What Is Sondheim's Classic Musical About?

Including such classic songs as Broadway Baby, I'm Still Here and Losing My Mind, Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical FOLLIES is being staged for the first time at the National Theatre. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, the production is directed by Dominic Cooke (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom). In the video below, get a look behind the scenes with the company talking about what this classic musical is about!

41N 50W is the last known position of the Titanic before she sank at 2.20am on 15th April 1912 during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. 41N 50W is a unique new play written by Robert Neal Marshall, adapted from more than 1,100 pages of the original 1912 Senate Hearings. Readings of the play will be presented at the St. James Studio Theatre on 4 and 5 October 2012. Check out an introductory video with interviews with the creative team and more below!