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SUGAR DADDY to Return to London with New Staging Directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Sam Morrison’s solo show SUGAR DADDY will return to London in 2026 with a new staging directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi. The production will run Off West End at Underbelly Boulevard Soho and is produced by Edgewood Entertainment.

Marsha Mason and James Naughton Join THE PANCAKE CLUB Reading at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award winner James Naughton will join previously announced Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand playreading of 'The Pancake Club'.

ILP Adds James Meader and Jennifer Bassuk to Literary Division
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

International Literary Properties has revealed two new appointments to its senior leadership team. James Meader has been named President, Publishing of ILP Literary and Jennifer Bassuk will serve as President, Partnerships for ILP Literary.

World Stage Theatre Company to Present LORD OF THE FLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

World Stage Theatre Company will present Lord of the Flies by William Golding, adapted by Nigel Williams, October 31–November 9 in Tulsa. Directed by Bailey James.

Kara Tointon Will Lead The Royal Shakespeare Company Production of THE CONSTANT WIFE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

W Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife was written in 1926 and described as ‘a sparkling comedy of ill manners'. This wonderful new version of The Constant Wife is by Laura Wade, the Olivier Award winning writer of Home, I'm Darling,.

Review: THE CONSTANT WIFE, Starring Rose Leslie
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 7, 2025

It's a bold move for the Royal Shakespeare Company to slip in a remake of W Somerset Maugham's 1920s lesser-known comedy about infidelity in amongst more serious offerings like King Lear and Timon of Athens.

Review Roundup: THE CONSTANT WIFE at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

See what the critics are saying about The Constant Wife at the Royal Shakespeare Company starring Rose Leslie! Read the reviews for the production here.

International Literary Properties Hires Kent Nicholson and Jessica Mariani
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

International Literary Properties announced two new appointments to its staff. Kent Nicholson has been named SVP of Global Franchise Management and Jessica Mariani will serve as VP, Business & Legal Affairs.

Jamie Cullum Will Compose Music For THE CONSTANT WIFE at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 host Jamie Cullum has joined The Constant Wife creative team at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more about the production here!

ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of Pulitzer Prize Winner Alfred Uhry
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Alfred Uhry. Learn more about Uhry and the acquisition here!

Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!

Classic American Tales Presents POE BY CANDLELIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2024

Get in the Halloween spirit with Classic American Tales' 'Poe by Candlelight'.

International Lit​erary Properties Launches Theatrical Division
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

 International Literary Properties (ILP), the global company that invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary catalogs, has announced an expansion of the company’s mandate beyond literary estates into theatrical properties, including works by playwrights, musical book writers, lyricists and composers.

New Book MURDER IN THE WEST END: THE PLAYS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE AND HER DISCIPLES Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Amnon Kabatchnik's new book, 'Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples,' explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers. Now available in hardcover and trade paper.

Photos: First Look At DON'T TAKE THE PITH! At Drayton Arms Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

Canonbie Productions will present Don’t Take The Pith! by Peter Rae, directed by Helen Bang. See photos from the production. Running from May 21 - June 1 at Drayton Arms Theatre.

THE TAILOR-MADE MAN Will Be the Inaugural Prodution at the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

A major new production of the multi award nominated The Tailor-Made Man is coming to the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane, the first pub theatre in the West End.

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.