Review: THE BATTLE, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - Feb 18, 2026
Before Taylor Swift versus Charli XCX - but after The Beatles versus The Rolling Stones - came Blur versus Oasis. David Niven's debut comedy at Birmingham Rep takes us back to the summer of 1995, when temperatures and egos both soared and the nation was gripped by the chart battle between Oasis’ “Roll With It” and Blur's “Country House”.
Full Cast Set For John Niven's THE BATTLE at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Mathew Horne was previously confirmed to play influential Britpop music executive, Andy Ross, caught in the crossfire of one of the most notorious rivalries in British music history. Learn more about the cast here!
Photo: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW; First Act Title Revealed
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2023
Netflix has revealed the first official look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, along with the first act title: “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.” Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry is an original stage play that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a new way – live on stage. Check out the photo now!
Video: Behind the Scenes of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2023
In honour of Stranger Things Day, an all new video has been released about the stage production Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The video features the cast and creative team talking about the creation of this Stranger Things origin story for the stage. Check it out here!
Full Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023
With rehearsals now underway, the full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow by Kate Trefry, that brings the world of Stranger Things to life in a completely new way - live on stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!