Tom Littler

Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Additional 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

With Richard Eyre's new adaptation of August Strindberg's Dance of Death currently running at the venue, Orange Tree Theatre has announced further programming for 2026.  Learn more here!

Orange Tree Theatre Launches Fundraising for 'OT: Open to Everyone' Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre has launched a public fundraising initiative to support its capital development project, 'OT: Open to Everyone', with a council grant of £75,000.

Photos: Ian McKellen in STORIES, STAGE & SHAKESPEARE Fundraising Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

Ian McKellen returned to the stage for a rare and intimate show celebrating his extraordinary life in theatre. Check out photos from the event, and backstage, here!

Review: THE RIVALS, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 4, 2026

After staging a charming version of Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer two years ago, the Orange Tree's Tom Littler brings us Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 250-year-old comedy The Rivals. Like She Stoops to Conquer, Littler, along with associate Rosie Tricks, has almost rewritten the play, updating much of the language and making the setting the Wodehousian 1920s.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Production Trailer for THE RIVALS at Orange Tree Theatre
by Gillian Blum - Dec 28, 2025

Watch the production trailer video for Orange Tree Theatre's THE RIVALS, running through January 24, 2026, starring Zoe Brough, Kit Young, Robert Bathurst, Patricia Hodge, and more.

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Ian McKellen Will Perform Special Fundraiser STORIES, STAGE & SHAKESPEARE at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025

Ian McKellen will return to the stage for a rare and intimate show celebrating his life in theatre at Orange Tree Theatre in Chicago. Learn more here!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Patricia Hodge and Robert Bathurst in THE RIVALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Get a first look at production photos of The Rivals at the Orange Tree Theatre. The cast features Robert Bathurst (Anthony Absolute), Patricia Hodge (Mrs Malaprop), and more.

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Photos: Patricia Hodge and Robert Bathurst in Rehearsals for THE RIVALS at Orange Tree
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Rivals at the Orange Tree Theatre. See photos of Patricia Hodge, Robert Bathurst and more in the production.

Cast and Creative Teams Set For Richard Eyre's DANCE OF DEATH and Nicholas Wright's VINCENT IN BRIXTON
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Richard Eyre’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance of Death, as well as Nicholas Wright’s Vincent in Brixton.  

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For THE RIVALS at Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the 250th Anniversary production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s comic classic The Rivals.

Review: CREDITORS, Starring Charles Dance, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2025

Orange Tree artistic director Tom Littler first directed Howard Brenton’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Creditors at Jermyn Street Theatre in 2019, in rep with Miss Julie. He has secured quite a coup in gathering such a star-studded cast of acting veterans with Geraldine James, Nicholas Farrell and Charles Dance in this wonderfully performed but underwhelming production.

Orange Tree Theatre Reveals 2025�"2026 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre (OT) has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, marking a year of world premières, major revivals, and landmark reinterpretations of classic texts.

Julie Weston Appointed Executive Director of Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre has appointed Julie Weston as Executive Director and co-CEO, working alongside Artistic Director and co-CEO Tom Littler. Learn more here!

Exeter Northcott Theatre Launches Artists Assembly and Appoints Seven New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Exeter Northcott has announced the appointment of seven new trustees to its board of directors.  Learn more about the full list of new trustees and the organization here!

Review Roundup: CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Churchill in Moscow is now playing at Orange Tree Theatre. The world premiere of Howard Brenton’s gripping drama dramatises the meetings between two unpredictable titans as history teeters on a knife-edge. Read the reviews!