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Review: PUSS IN BOOTS, Theatre Royal Winchester
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 12, 2025

At Theatre Royal Winchester this holiday season, Play to the Crowd is bringing one of the classic pantomimes, Puss in Boots, to life in a pawsome new production, written and directed by Robin Belfield. Audiences join Puss (Bekah Selina), who must not only battle the evil Fluella Frostbite (Emma Fenney) but also train a clumsy young boy named Colin (Liam Watson) to become the hero who will save the day.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Will Be Available to Stream on the Theatre Channel
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025

Theatre Channel has announced the digital release of Great Expectations, in partnership with Beckman Unicorn. This special launch marks a historic moment, coinciding with the very date the first chapter of Charles Dickens’ extraordinary novel was originally published in 1860.

CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced its first summer production for 2026 – Calendar Girls the Musical. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Cast Set for THE SHADOW IN THE MIRROR at The Mill at Sonning Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

George Dillon, Gregg Lowe, Giles Taylor and Nick Waring will star in The Shadow In The Mirror, adapted and directed by Dugald Bruce-Lockhart from the haunting short story by Gerald Durrell. Learn more about the show here!

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Shakespeare's Globe
by Clementine Scott - Aug 20, 2025

‘This is Illyria,’ bellows the sea captain conveying the shipwrecked Viola to shore, in what is surely one of Shakespeare’s most straightforward opening lines. In Robin Belfield’s new production, that triumphant declaration serves as an introduction not just to Twelfth Night’s fictional Balkan setting, but also to the rich visual universe Belfield has conjured up onstage.

NOISES OFF Opens at the Stephen Joseph Theatre in First-Ever In-the-Round Production
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The first-ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s legendary farce Noises Off is now playing at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre through 6 September 2025.

Cast Set For NOISES OFF at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025

Casting has been announced for the first ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s legendary farce Noises Off at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. Learn more here!

Photos: GHOSTS Now Open at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released production images for their upcoming production of Ghosts, which runs at the venue until 10 May 2025. Take a look at them here!

Photos: Patricia Allison, Callum Scott Howells, and More in GHOSTS Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

Ghosts at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is currently in rehearsals! Get a first look at photos of the cast in rehearsals and see how to purchase tickets to the production.

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

A new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) can be seen at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month. 

Cast & Creatives Set For GHOSTS at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Ghosts which runs at the venue in April and May. Learn more here!

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhous
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Rehearsals are under way for a vibrant new adaptation of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, Love's Labour's Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot's Shakespeare North Playhouse.

THE CRUCIBLE and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced its Summer Season, running from April – October 2025.  Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

Cast Set For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST (MORE OR LESS) at Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The cast has been announced for a new adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, Love’s Labour’s Lost (more or less) – a co-production between Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre and Prescot’s Shakespeare North Playhouse for spring 2025.

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - Nov 27, 2024

The Shakespeare North Playhouse are taking audiences on an adventure into a timeless classic, in their production of Alice In Wonderland. However, instead of re-telling the famous story, writer Nick Lane and director Nathan Powell have re-invented the tale and given it a modern day twist.

ALISON SKILBECK'S UNCOMMON GROUND Will Be Performed For One Show Only at The White Bear Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Critically acclaimed writer and actress, Alison Skilbeck, brings her award nominated show Alison Skilbeck's Uncommon Ground to The White Bear Theatre for one show only on Sunday 24 November.

Photos: ALICE IN WONDERLAND In Rehearsal At Shakespeare North Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Shakespeare North Playhouse has released photos from inside rehearsal for Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Nick Lane.

THE WHITBY REBELS is Now Playing at the Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

The autumn show at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Whitby Rebels, is now on and runs until Saturday 2 November. 

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

​​​​​​​Shakespeare North Playhouse has announced the full cast for Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Nick Lane, opening Friday 22 November until Saturday 5 January, with a national press night on Tuesday 26 November at 7pm.  

Kit Young and Ruby Bentall Will Lead ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announcedthe cast of All’s Well That Ends Well, directed by Chelsea Walker (Visit from an Unknown Woman, Hampstead Theatre) in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.