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Gillian Elisa Joins Cast Of New Welsh Musical BRANWEN: DADENI


Well-known TV and stage actress Gillian Elisa joins the cast of Branwen: Dadeni, a major new Welsh musical. Rehearsals have begun in Cardiff for this eagerly-anticipated production, which is a contemporary reimagining of the legendary tale of Branwen.

Steffan Donnelly's First Season At Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru Announced


Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru (the Welsh-language national theatre company, also known as Theatr Gen) is thrilled to announce a new season of productions and projects up to spring 2024, including 8 shows, with 3 of them touring nationally. This is the company's first season under the leadership of new Artistic Director Steffan Donnelly, and it's packed with amazing artists celebrating the Welsh language and telling fresh and important stories about contemporary society.

Review: LIFE OF PI, Wyndham's Theatre


A cargo ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, causing misery and pain to all involved. Amongst the survivors is a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi; accompanying him is a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger – all of whom are attempting to co-inhabit a small lifeboat. It sounds extraordinarily unbelievable, but surely even in the most surreal there is truth to be found. It is up to Lulu Chen and Mr Okamoto – lawyers hired by the ships firm – to get to the bottom of this magical mystery.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of LIFE OF PI


New photos from Life of Pi, running at Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End have been released. Check out the photos here!

LIFE OF PI in the West End Announces New Cast & Releases 100,000 Tickets for Final Booking Period


100,000 new tickets have been released for the final booking period of the West End production of Life of Pi. Nuwan Hugh Perera, who is currently the alternate Pi, will take over the title role on 7 September 2022 with Chirag Benedict Lobo joining the cast as the new alternate Pi.  

LIFE OF PI Extends Booking Through 30 October 2022


Following phenomenal public demand and a remarkable haul of five prestigious Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, it was announced today (6 May 2022) that public booking for Life of Pi, Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaption of Yann Martel's award-winning book at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End, has been extended until 30 October 2022.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE at the Dorfman Theatre


THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE by Neil Gaiman, bestselling author of American Gods, Coraline, Stardust and the Sandman series, will play in the Dorfman over Christmas.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE at the National Theatre


THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE by Neil Gaiman, bestselling author of American Gods, Coraline, Stardust and the Sandman series, will play in the Dorfman over Christmas.

National Theatre Announces December 2019 �" June 2020 Lineup; ROMEO & JULIET, SEA SICK, and More!


The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for December 2019 - June 2020.

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations


The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020

Photo Flash: First Look at LIFE OF PI at Sheffield Theatres


The world premiere of the major new stage adaptation of Yann Martel's Man Booker Prize winning Life of Pi by Lolita Chakrabarti is directed by Max Webster at Sheffield Theatres. The show opens tonight, July 8.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Sheffield Theatres' LIFE OF PI


Sheffield Theatres' LIFE OF PI is hard at work in rehearsal, get a peek inside with photos

Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019


As his production of Richard Hawley and Chris Bush's Standing at the Sky's Edge opens in the Crucible, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, announces programming for 2019.

BWW Review: NOT ABOUT HEROES, Wilton's Music Hall


Director Tim Baker concludes his national tour of Stephen Macdonald's Not About Heroes at Wilton's Music Hall. The play, which details the strong friendship between Wilfred Owen and Siegfriend Sassoon, has been acclaimed worldwide since its debut in 1982.

The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting


The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

DR. SEUSS'S THE LORAX Begins This Weekend at the Royal Alexandra Theatre


David Mirvish will present The Old Vic production of Dr. Seuss's THE LORAX, which begins performances Today, December 9, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre and runs through January 21, 2018. The media performance is Sunday December 17, 2017 at 1:30PM.

DR. SEUSS'S THE LORAX Begins This Weekend at the Royal Alexandra Theatre


David Mirvish will present The Old Vic production of Dr. Seuss's THE LORAX, which begins performances Saturday, December 9, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre and runs through January 21, 2018. The media performance is Sunday December 17, 2017 at 1:30PM.

Full Casting Announced for Dr. Seuss' THE LORAX' at The Old Vic


The Old Vic today announced full casting for Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, which returns to The Old Vic stage for a limited run opening on Tuesday 24 October, with previews from Sunday 15 October 2017, prior to international dates in Canada and the USA.

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Casting for PETER PAN, THE SEAGULL and More


Casting for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2015 production of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan has today been announced, with lead casting for The Seagull and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers also confirmed. The season opens for previews on 15 May.

TV: Sneak Peek of Rufus Bonds Jr., Nicola Hughes and More in Open Air's PORGY AND BESS!


Timothy Sheader's critically acclaimed production of Porgy and Bess which ends its strictly limited run at Regents Park Open Air Theatre on 23 August, draws on talent from both sides of the Atlantic, Rufus Bonds Jr plays Porgy and Nicola Hughes plays Bess, with Phillip Boykin as Crown, Cedric Neal as Sportin' Life and Olivier Award-winning Sharon D Clarke as Mariah. Check out highlights from the production below!

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