Ruth Ellis

Cast Set For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM from April 23 to August 29, 2026, directed by Emily Lim with a diverse cast including Audrey Brisson and Enyi Okoronkwo.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 23, 2026- First Look At Oscar-Winner Adrien Brody In THE FEAR OF 13 and More
by - Mar 23, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Review: RUTH, Wilton's Music Hall
by Clementine Scott - Mar 20, 2026

In a staging device that feels made for the cavernous Wilton’s Music Hall, Bibi Simpson as convicted murderer Ruth Ellis addresses the audience with aristocratic authority, a tiny figure within an isolated prison cell. We are instantly drawn into her world, witnesses and voyeurs to her version of events, and active participants in the birth of her notoriety.

Guest Blog: 'Misogyny Played a Key Part in Determining Her Fate': Writer Caroline Slocock on Bringing the Story of Ruth Ellis to The Stage in RUTH at Wilton's Music Hall
by Guest Author - Mar 17, 2026

Ruth Ellis was a nightclub hostess who shot and killed her violent upper class lover after a long abusive relationship.  She was executed for the crime in 1955, making her the last woman to be hanged in England. 

Video: Mary Bennet Takes Center Stage in Teaser for THE OTHER BENNET SISTER
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026

The new series, The Other Bennet Sister, will arrive on BritBox on May 6th in the U.S. and Canada. Watch a new teaser trailer for the drama, which brings Pride and Prejudice character Mary Bennet into the spotlight.

Morfydd Clark, Harry Lawtey, & More Join Sam Mendes' 4-Part BEATLES Movie
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026

Farhan Akhtar, Lucy Boynton, Morfydd Clark, and Harry Lawtey have joined the cast of The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event, the ambitious Beatles biopic from Tony-winning director Sam Mendes. 

Video: Mia McKenna-Bruce Stars as Jane Andrews in Trailer for THE LADY Series
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

The official trailer has been released for The Lady, a new BritBox drama series set to premiere on the platform on March 18th. Mia McKenna-Bruce stars as Jane Andrews, the former royal dresser who was convicted of murder. Watch the trailer now.

Cast Set For RUTH at Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

Wilton's Music Hall announces casting for RUTH, a musical exploring the life of Ruth Ellis, set to open in March 2026, marking the centenary of her birth.

Photos: First Look at BritBox Drama THE OTHER BENNET SISTER
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025

BritBox and the BBC have revealed first-look photos from The Other Bennet Sister. The new drama aims to bring Mary Bennet, the middle sister in Pride and Prejudice, into the spotlight. Check out the photos now.

Full Cast Set For WHEN WE ARE MARRIED At Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch has announced the full cast for Sheader’s revival of When We Are Married by J.B. Priestley, which will open at the Donmar Warehouse,

Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Spring Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Wilton's Music Hall, the world's oldest working Victorian music hall, has announced its 2026 spring season, kicking off the year with a wonderful array of theatre, music and opera.

Richard E. Grant, Indira Varma, & More Join Cast of THE OTHER BENNET SISTER
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 17, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the ten-episode series The Other Bennet Sister from BritBox and the BBC. Produced by Bad Wolf, the production is now shooting in Wales. 

Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Full principal casting has been announced for the upcoming major revival of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, directed by Dominic Cooke.

Mia McKenna-Bruce, Natalie Dormer & Ed Speleers Join BritBox Drama THE LADY
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

Mia McKenna-Bruce will take on the role of former royal aide Jane Andrews in the forthcoming 4-part drama The Lady written by Debbie O’Malley. She will star alongside Natalie Dormer who takes on the role of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Ed Speleers who will play Thomas Cressman.

Booking Open For Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter in MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

General booking is now open for the upcoming revival of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession starring Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter, directed by Dominic Cooke.

Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.

Cast and Creatives Set For FLICKER at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

HFH Productions and Bethany Cooper Productions have announced the cast for Gabriella Foley’s Flicker. Zoë Templeman-Young directs Gabriella Foley, Kasper Hilton-Hille and Olivia Michi Shrenzel. The creative team is completed by Sound Designer Beth Lewis.

Review: MACHINAL, The Old Vic
by Gary Naylor - Apr 19, 2024

Given the emotional investment required on stage and in the stalls, one feels somewhat shortchanged by a production that invites sympathy for a character with few redeeming features

Open Letter To Creative Scotland In Support Of Lammermuir Festival Signed By 362 Musicians, Composers, and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

The Lammermuir Festival 2023 came to a close this week while urgently working to secure its future. Read the open letter in support of the festival here!

THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN, COMPANY & More Nominated for 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik announced nominees in select GLAAD Media Awards categories live via GLAAD’s TikTok channel.