Steve Simmonds

Photos: In Rehearsals for THE SECRET GARDEN at York Theatre Royal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

York Theatre Royal is presenting the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. You can now get a first look at rehearsal photos here!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For THE SECRET GARDEN - THE MUSICAL at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

York Theatre Royal has announced the full cast and creative team for the revival of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Secret Garden - The Musical. Learn more here!

Cast Set For DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT at New Wolsey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

New Wolsey Theatre has announced the cast and creatives of its Rock‘n’Roll pantomime Dick Whittington and his Cat which runs from 23 November 2023 – 20 January 2024.  Find out who is starring in the production here!

THE INVINCIBLES Comes to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

Telling the little-known true story of the Sterling Ladies, this world premiere from one of the most widely performed playwrights in the UK celebrates the Lionesses and the pioneering women who paved the way as they played their hearts out a century before. Known as the Dagenham Invincibles and the greatest women's football team of World War One, the Sterling Ladies never lose a game over two seasons and are declared 'The Unbeaten Women Champions of the Country'.

Cast Announced For ALICE IN WONDERLAND At Liverpool Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023

The world premiere of a funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Stockroom, opens at the Liverpool Playhouse on 4 July (press night 6 July) before transferring to the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 1 to 5 August. 

Stockroom Reveals Cast For ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023

Marking Stockroom's first fully staged coproduction after their departure from The Arts Council National Portfolio last year, the world premiere of a funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll's classic, Alice in Wonderland, opens at the Liverpool Playhouse on 4 July (press night 6 July) before transferring to the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 1 to 5 August. 

The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich To Livestream GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS The Rock 'N' Roll Panto
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2022

The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has announced that they will be livestreaming this year's Rock 'n' Roll pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Thursday 15 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023.

Review: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, New Wolsey Theatre
by Molly Richardson - Dec 5, 2022

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is one of the lesser known titles in the pantomime collection, but it has seemed to find a recent resurgence; and the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Director Peter Rowe are known to enjoy dusting off the less-obvious names and giving it a rock’n’roll twist.

Photos: First Look At GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS At The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2022

Check out first look photos from The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich production of Rock ‘n’ Roll panto Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which will run from Thursday 24 November 2022 – Saturday 28 January 2023 and will be livestreamed simultaneously from Thursday 15 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For New Wolsey's GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022

The New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich has today announced the full cast and creative team for this year's Rock 'n' Roll panto Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which will run from Thursday 24 November 2022 – Saturday 28 January 2023 and will be livestreamed simultaneously from Thursday 15 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023.

Casting Announced For OPERATION JULIE at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

Casting has been announced today for an anarchic new musical that's going to (prog) rock Wales - Operation Julie.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Announces Casting For Upcoming Musical THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 ¾
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2022

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch today announce full casting for their brand new fresh and joyful musical adaptation of The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - the Musical (28 April – 21 May 2022).

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 ¾
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is presenting their brand new fresh and joyful musical adaptation of The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - the Musical (28 April – 21 May 2022).

Cast Announced For THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIEN MOLE at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch today announce full casting for their brand new fresh and joyful musical adaptation of The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - the Musical (28 April – 21 May 2022).

Photos: First Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at the New Wolsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are inviting audiences to be digitally part of this year’s upcoming rock ‘n’ roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, by submitting a video of themselves performing a piece of British Sign Language-incorporated choreography by Darragh O’Leary.

Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre Invites Public To Be Digitally Part Of Rock 'n' Roll Panto JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2021

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich are inviting audiences to be digitally part of this year's upcoming rock 'n' roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, by submitting a video of themselves performing a piece of British Sign Language-incorporated choreography by Darragh O'Leary.

New Wolsey Theatre Announces Cast For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Panto
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have today announced the cast for their upcoming rock 'n' roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, which will play to in person and livestreamed audiences from 25 November 2021 – 8 January 2022.

New Wolsey Theatre Begins Performances Of NEVER LOST AT HOME
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich today begins performances of the world premiere production of Never Lost at Home, which tells the story of the 1980/81 UEFA football season and celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ipswich Town F.C.'s UEFA cup victory that year. How to get tickets for live and streaming.

Lucy Benjamin Will Lead New Jukebox Musical LOVE LETTERS At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021

Love Letters tells the story of an unposted love letter meant to be sent between a passionate young couple‎ dating, only to be delivered sixteen years later. With a raft of brilliant songs from Essex's very best‎, and hits ranging from the 60s to today, this funny and popular working class love story promises to be an uplifting night out for everyone proudly calling Essex their home.

Cast Announced For Brand New Jukebox Musical LOVE LETTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2020

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has announced the cast for its production of Love Letters, a brand new musical written and directed by Douglas Rintoul. The production runs 24 April - 16 May.