Review: GHOSTS, starring Victoria Smurfit and Callum Scott Howells
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 17, 2025
Victoria Smurfit and Callum Scott Howells are the tragic mother-son duo in an exciting, tense, suspenseful adaptation. Owen shifts the script and makes this classic all about domestic abuse and the power of upper-class disdain. Rachel O’Riordan’s production is a masterclass in distilling tension and concentrating it without frills or games. It’s an emotionally challenging experience, pure theatre.
Full Cast Set For BACKSTROKE At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025
The full company has been set for the world premiere of Anna Mackmin's new play, Backstroke – joining the previously announced Tamsin Greig and Celia Imrie are Lucy Briers, Anita Reynolds and Georgina Rich.
Recruitment Opens For Headlong Origins Directors 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023
Headlong has begun recruitment for the next wave of Headlong Origins Directors. The programme, which forms part of the company's commitment to supporting the next generation of theatre makers, looks to celebrate and nurture early career directors from throughout the UK, outside of London.
Review: TAMBO & BONES, Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 23, 2023
If there were an award for most unpredictably bonkers play of the year this would be the top contender. But there is method in the madness. Roll with it. You will be rewarded. Dance with its bombastic weirdness but fasten your seatbelt first.
Photos: World Stage Premiere Of HAMNET Opens In The Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023
Last night (Wednesday 12 April), the Royal Shakespeare Company and Neal Street Productions, in association with Hera Pictures, welcomed special guests to the world stage premiere of Hamnet, which opened its sold-out run in the newly restored Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. See photos from inside opening night!
Review: INTO THE WOODS, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Aug 26, 2022
A terrifically trippy child's world on speed in a Victorian toy theatre within a theatre, conjured up by inventive 81-year-old Gilliam, and his co-director and choreographer, Leah Hausman.
Cast Announced For INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Royal Bath; Julian Bleach, Audrey Brisson, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
The award-winning, experienced West End cast includes Julian Bleach [co-creator of the Olivier Award-winning Shockheaded Peter, The Grinning Man] as Mysterious Man, Audrey Brisson [Olivier nominee for Amélie, Outlander] as Cinderella, Nicola Hughes [Olivier nominee for Fosse and Porgy and Bess] as the Witch, Rhashan Stone [All About Eve at the Noël Coward, Finding Alice] as the Baker, and Alex Young [Follies at the National Theatre, South Pacific] as the Baker's Wife.
Spring 2020 Season Announced For Live at Zedel
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2020
Live At Zédel, Soho's unique live entertainment concept at Crazy Coqs and Brasserie Zédel, announces their new 2020 spring season produced in partnership with Fane.