Patrick Hamilton

Guest Post: Simon Reade On Adapting Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, Coming To Southwark Playhouse
by Guest Author - Sep 1, 2026

Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) wrote his semi-autobiographical trilogy as a dark celebration of the seedy, smoggy, smutty London he inhabited in the late 1920s. Published first as Bob’s story (The Midnight Bell 1929), then with Jenny’s back-story (the salaciously titled The Siege of Pleasure 1932) and finally Ella’s simultaneous story to Bob’s (The Plains of Cement 1934, originally titled ‘Time, Gentlemen, Please’), Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky – A London Trilogy was compiled and published in one volume 1935.

AUGUST RUSH: A NEW MUSICAL, THE BALUSTERS, MEXODUS and More Set for The Old Globe 2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026

The Old Globe has announced its 2027 season, featuring Jay O. Sanders as King Lear, the world premiere of August Rush: A New Musical, new plays by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen, Susan Yassky and JuCoby Johnson, and more.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY at Southwark Playhouse
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026

Southwark Playhouse has shared rehearsal footage from its world premiere stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, featuring the company discussing the production.

ANGEL STREET (GASLIGHT) to Open at Clague Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026

Clague Playhouse will present Patrick Hamilton's classic thriller Angel Street (Gaslight) this fall. Directed by Fred Sternfield, the production will run September 11–October 4, 2026, with select post-show talkbacks featuring the director and cast.

Review: THE EXPLORER'S CLUB at The Welsbacher Theatre At The WSU Metroplex
by Paula Makar - Aug 13, 2026

If you want to spend an evening laughing, and love Monty Pythonesque humour, hurry out to see ICT Rep’s The Explorer’s Club at the Welsbacher Theatre at the WSU Metroplex!

THE BOX to Return to NYC at Theater for the New City
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

The award-winning dark comedy will run as part of the Dream Up Festival, featuring returning cast members Chelsea J. Smith and Darrell Shipley alongside newcomer Reece Grover.

DREAM UP FESTIVAL to Return to Theater for the New City
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Theater for the New City will present its 14th DREAM UP FESTIVAL, featuring 23 productions including 18 world premieres curated by Michael Scott-Price, entertainment news reports.

Sedgwick Theater to Begin Renovations Under Quintessence Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026

Construction has begun on the first phase of a capital campaign to restore Philadelphia's Sedgwick Theater, home to Quintessence Theatre, with work including facade repairs and a new marquee.

Full Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

ICT Repertory Theatre 2026/2027 Season Includes GASLIGHT, FLYIN' WEST & More
by Paula Makar - Jul 15, 2026

ICTRep (Wichita Repertory Theater) is pleased to announce its 2026-27 season!

SLOW FOOD, GASLIGHT and More Set for Resident Ensemble Players 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

The Resident Ensemble Players revealed its upcoming season at the University of Delaware, featuring Slow Food, Gaslight and more across autobiography, romance, comedy, and psychological thriller.

Initial Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2026

Troupe announced initial casting for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.

PIPPIN, MEDEA, and More Set For Quintessence 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

Quintessence Theatre announced its 17th season, themed 'The Outsider,' featuring seven productions including WITCH, PIPPIN, MEDEA, and a Tennessee Williams double bill of SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER and THE PARADE.

World Premiere of VINELAND PLACE by Steven Dietz Will Come to Palm Beach Dramaworks
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

Palm Beach Dramaworks will stage the world premiere of Steven Dietz's VINELAND PLACE, a cat-and-mouse thriller about a young writer hired to finish a late novelist's final book, directed by J. Barry Lewis.

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals Cast for DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, including the psychological thriller DECEIVED and Theresa Rebeck's backstage comedy THE UNDERSTUDY, featuring stage and screen veterans.

DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY Casting Announced for Dorset Theatre Festival 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival announced casting for two productions in its upcoming season, with DECEIVED and THE UNDERSTUDY featuring stage veterans with Broadway, Off-Broadway, and television credits.

Everyman Theatre Reveals 2026/2027 Season Lineup - DIFFERENT WORDS FOR HAPPINESS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Everyman Theatre has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a mix of new work and established titles. The lineup includes Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, the world premiere of Katie Kleiger’s Different Words for Happiness and more.

Capitol Theatre Port Hope Sets Cast for Summer 2026 Season Including COME FROM AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has revealed the cast members for the four mainstage productions of the Where Our Stories Begin summer season featuring Come From Away and more.

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2026 Summer Season Featuring DECEIVED, THE UNDERSTUDY, ADVICE, and LOBBY HERO
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

The Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its lineup for the 2026 season, featuring a diverse array of productions. The season will kick off in the spring of 2026 at the renowned venue in Dorset, Vermont. Audiences can expect a series of compelling plays and performances, details of which are outlined in the recently released press release. The festival continues to be a significant event in the theatrical calendar, attracting theater enthusiasts from across the region.

Dorset Theatre Festival Unveils 2026 Season Lineup Featuring DECEIVED and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.