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AN ARK Starring Ian McKellen, Golda Rosheuvel and More Extends at The Shed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

The Shed will present extension of An Ark, starring Ian McKellen and more, as the first play created for and in mixed reality continues to engage audiences in new ways.

Video: Ian McKellen Performs Shakespeare Monologue on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

Stage and screen legend Ian McKellen sat down with Stephen Colbert during a recent episode of The Late Show for an extended interview covering his long career as a performer. Check it out now.

Video: Todd Eckert Is Ready to Blow Your Mind with AN ARK
by Robert Bannon - Jan 30, 2026

Todd Eckert joins The Roundtable for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive conversation about An Ark at The Shed, the bold mixed-reality theatrical experience redefining what live performance can be. Watch in this video!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 26, 2026- Broadway Winter Storm Updates and More
by - Jan 26, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Review Roundup: AN ARK, Starring Ian McKellen
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2026

An Ark, the first play created for and in mixed reality, makes its world premiere at The Shed. Written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by UK Theatre Award winner Sarah Frankcom, and produced by mixed reality pioneer Todd Eckert, An Ark is a genre-defying production, transforming universal human experiences into a profoundly intimate theatrical performance. Check out what the critics are saying...

Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.

Ian McKellen and More Will Lead Mixed Reality Play AN ARK at The Shed
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

An Ark, the first play created for and in mixed reality, will make its world premiere next year at The Shed, starring Ian McKellen and more. Learn more about the production here!

Peter Quilter’s STEP BY STEP to Receive Industry Presentation Starring Gaynor Faye, Lorraine Bruce, and Denise Welch
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

Thomas Hopkins Productions has announced an exclusive industry presentation of Step By Step, a heartwarming new comedy by two-time Olivier nominee and Tony Award nominee Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow, Glorious!).

Cast Set For THE LAST STAND OF MARY WHITEHOUSE at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Tony and Olivier-nominated Samuel Barnett completes the casting for the world premiere of Caroline Bird's The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse, alongside the previously announced Maxine Peake.

THE LAST STAND World Premiere and More Set for Nottingham Playhouse Autumn Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

Nottingham Playhouse has announced its new Autumn/Winter 2025/26 season. The new season includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned play, the UK regional premiere of a bitingly funny comedy and the return of a favourite literary adaptation.

Cast Set For Caryl Churchill Double Bill at Royal Exchange
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Casting has been revealed for the upcoming Caryl Churchill double bill taking place at Royal Exchange in Manchester. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Maxine Peake Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Maxine Peake will star in this brand-new production of John Patrick Shanley's award-winning drama. DOUBT a parable will be at Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.

Outside Edge Theatre Company Celebrates 25 Years With New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

Marking their 25th anniversary, Outside Edge Theatre Company (OETC) have appointed four new trustees: award-winning director Sarah Frankcom, finance expert Brian Dorgan, fundraiser Tania Moy and Southwark Playhouse’s Head of Participation, David Workman. 

Maxine Peake Will Lead World Premiere of ROBIN/RED/BREAST at Aviva Studios This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight - co-founders of new production company MAAT (Music, Art, Activism and Theatre) will present the world premiere of a chilling new retelling of John Bowen's cult TV play Robin Redbreast, which is often cited as the precursor to The Wicker Man. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For National Youth Theatre's ADA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

New rehearsal images have been released of National Youth Theatre’s forthcoming production Ada, written by Rebecca Manley and directed by Andrew Whyment especially for young audiences. Check out the photos here!

Manchester's Aviva Studios Officially Opens
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 18, 2023

Manchester’s landmark new cultural venue, Aviva Studios, the permanent home of Factory International, officially opens today (18 October 2023) with the world premiere of Free Your Mind, a large-scale immersive performance based on The Matrix.

Baker Mukasa and Hannah Azuonye Will Lead Royal Exchange Theatre's BRIEF ENCOUNTER
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

This December, Royal Exchange Theatre presents Brief Encounter, a huge beating heart of a musical for incurable romantics.

National Youth Theatre Reveals Productions in Workshop Theatre for Autumn/Winter 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023

National Youth Theatre has announced four productions in their Workshop Theatre for Autumn/Winter 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THEY at Manchester International Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2023

Factory International has released rehearsal images for the world premiere of They, a new adaptation of Kay Dick’s rediscovered masterpiece adapted by Maxine Peake, Sarah Frankcom and Imogen Knight.

Photos: In Rehearsal For BAKKHAI at National Youth Theatre Repertory Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023

National Youth Theatre has released rehearsal photos of the final production in the 2023 REP Season, Bakkhai.