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Sherman Theatre Announces Details of its 50th Birthday Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Sherman Theatre has announced the first productions of this celebratory year with a diverse range of both emerging and established voices in Welsh theatre taking centre stage. Over the course of the year, communities across Cardiff and South Wales will once again see their experience represented on the Sherman’s stages with work in both Welsh and English.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022

All new production photos have been released for Gary Owen’s Iphigenia in Splott, starring Sophie Melville with direction from Rachel O’Riordan. The production opens at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre on 30 September, with previews from 26 September, and runs until 22 October.

Environmental Activist Among Headliners for Theatres Trust Conference 22
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2022

Headline speakers and full programme details have been announced for the Theatres Trust’s Conference 22: Theatres Fit for the Future on 11 October at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. Conference 22 focuses on creating a lively, engaging and dynamic gathering of professionals to collectively envision a more viable, sustainable, and inclusive future for the UK’s theatres, and the people who visit and work in them.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of SCANDALTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022

Production images have been released today for the world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new comedy and irreverent satire Scandaltown directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre ahead of opening night for press on Thursday 14 April. 

PHOTO: First Look At The Cast Of Mike Bartlett's New Comedy SCANDALTOWN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022

The first image has been released today of the full company of Scandaltown, a brand new comedy and irreverent satire by award-winning writer Mike Bartlett (BBC's Doctor Foster) directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan (Olivier Award winning Killology) who reunite following their critically acclaimed 2020 revival of Love, Love, Love.

Casting Announced For Mike Bartlett's Brand New Comedy SCANDALTOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2022

Full casting is announced today for Scandaltown, a brand new comedy by Mike Bartlett (Doctor Foster, King Charles III) directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

Lorraine Heggessey Announced As The New Chair Of The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2022

Lorraine Heggessey is today announced as the new Chair of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre where she will lead the Board of Trustees and drive the strategic work and vision of the organisation which now enters its 2022 Season. 

The Lyric Introduces First Springboard Trainees
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2022

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre will welcome and introduce the first ever 10 trainees of SPRINGBOARD, a free, ground-breaking training programme and major alternative performance pathway into employment for future theatre makers.

Evolution Festival Returns To The Lyric in March 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2022

Evolution Festival is back at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March 2022 for a sixth year, showcasing emerging talent, exciting new writing and re-imagined classics across the Lyric stages and cinema.

Ruby Barker Will Lead RUNNING WITH LIONS at The Lyric; Full Casting Announced
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company today announce full casting for the world premiere of Running with Lions starring Ruby Barker (Bridgerton).

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2021

Combining re-lensed classics and cutting-edge contemporary work, the Lyric 2022 season presents exceptional plays examining power, love and loyalty, looking deeper into the themes that permeate today's society.

Artistic Residencies For Companies Led By Ethnically Diverse Artists Announced By The Lyric
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

The programme provides one-week of free space in the Lyric Studio, advice sessions with the Lyric team (covering areas including artistic, producing, fundraising, technical, production management or marketing), technical support and access to office resources such as printing, scanning and desk space including computer access.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces New Leadership Team Appointments
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2021

Four new trustees will also be joining the Lyric's Board bringing new talent and skills to the existing Board chaired by Lisa Burger; Rondette Amoy Smith, Lameya Chaudhury, Professor Farah Kerim-Cooper and Derek Richards.

Photo Flash: First Look at OUT WEST at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2021

Out West stars  Esh Alladi, Tom Mothersdale and Ayesha Antoine in three new short plays by Tanika Gupta, Simon Stephens and Roy Williams, co-directed by Rachel O’Riordan and Diane Page, ahead of opening night on 24 June.

Nicholai La Barrie Appointed as Associate Director at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2021

Nicholai has previously worked with the Lyric as an Associate Artist and as Director of Young People for the Young Lyric which focuses on youth, educational and inclusive programmes.

Esh Alladi, Tom Mothersdale & Ayesha Antoine to Star in OUT WEST at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre today announced casting and releases images for its summer reopening production Out West. Esh Alladi will play a young Gandhi in Tanika Gupta's The Overseas Student, Tom Mothersdale will play new father Jack in Simon Stephens' Blue Water and Cold and Fresh and Ayesha Antoine will play security guard Donna in Roy Williams' Go, Girl.

Chichester Festival Theatre Announces Complete 2021 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2021

Four new productions to follow South Pacific in Chichester’s Festival 2021 have today been announced by Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE Revival Will Open This Autumn at Chichester's Minerva Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2021

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre today announces a major revival of The Beauty Queen of Leenane, the Tony Award-winning play by Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; The Lieutenant of Inishmore), directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan in a new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces World Premiere Of OUT WEST For June Reopening
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2021

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre today announces the world premiere of Out West featuring works by three of the UK's leading playwrights, Tanika Gupta (A Doll's House), Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and Roy Williams (Death Of England: Delroy), to reopen the venue.

Roundup: Check Out These Socially Distanced Shows
by Marianka Swain - Oct 15, 2020

Hurrah for the green shoots in our beleaguered industry. Lots of venues are mounting new shows and bringing back our favourites over the next few weeks and months - albeit with social distancing and safety measures in place. Here are some of the live theatrical goodies on offer.