Abigail Thaw News

Revival of 1935 play could have much relevance to today, but cannot find a route out of slow and dated writing

The Finborough Theatre will present a new London production of THE OLD LADIES, the drama by Rodney Ackland based on the novel by Hugh Walpole. See rehearsal photos.

A hit in the West End and on Broadway when  it premiered in 1935, The Old Ladies, a classic drama from acclaimed playwright Rodney Ackland in its first London production for over 30 years opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre.

Following the success of the critically acclaimed BBC television series, Ian Rankin's much-loved detective Rebus will return to the stage, in the stage production of Rebus: A Game Called Malice by Ian Rankin and Simon Reade, with Gray O'Brien in the title role.

Theatre Royal Brighton's new What's On Guide is out now! Packed with top quality entertainment, there's a fabulous choice of shows from dazzling musicals to gripping dramas, dance and comedy. With something for all ages and artistic tastes, audiences will be spoilt for choice. 

Rooted in the everyday lives of four women finding themselves truly out of their comfort zones, Sheila’s Island examines what lies beneath the superficiality of office relationships. With vulnerability, viciousness, painful honesty and great wit, we can all see some of ourselves in Sheila, Denise, Fay and Julie.

Olivier Award winner Sara Crowe, Eastern Eye Award winner Rina Fatania, Judy Flynn, and Abigail Thaw will star in Yvonne Arnaud’s production of Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth.

Theatre Royal Brighton’s new What’s On Guide is out now! The season goes on general sale on 30 November 2021. Packed with top quality entertainment, the line-up has a fabulous choice of shows from musicals to dramas and ballet to opera.

Olivier Award winner Sara Crowe (Private Lives, Aldwych Theatre; Calendar Girls the Musical, UK Tour and West End; Four Weddings and a Funeral), Eastern Eye Award winner Rina Fatania (Waking/Walking, Kiln Theatre; Dead Dog in a Suitcase, UK and International tour), Judy Flynn (The Brittas Empire, BBC; Dinnerladies, BBC), and Abigail Thaw (Endeavour, ITV) have been cast in Yvonne Arnaud’s production of Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots, The Band). 

A timely and important new play that blends movement, comedy and pathos into a compelling mix that says much about how we value life in 2018.

Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Fiona Doyle's The Strange Death of John Doe, inspired by real events. This powerful and poignant new play is a Hampstead Theatre commission and a finalist for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2018. It will be directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall and the cast includes Damola Adelaja, Charlotte Bradley, Benjamin Cawley, Callie Cooke, Maynard Eziashi, Nick Hendrix, Rhashan Stone and Abigail Thaw.

Rehearsals are underway at Sheffield Theatres for Artistic Director Robert Hastie's inaugural production, Julius Caesar (Wed 17 May - Sat 10 June). It will be the first time that Shakespeare's fast-paced, gripping thriller will have been seen on the Crucible stage. Watch a new trailer for the modern production below!

Rehearsals are underway at Sheffield Theatres for Artistic Director Robert Hastie's inaugural production, Julius Caesar (Wed 17 May - Sat 10 June). It will be the first time that Shakespeare's fast-paced, gripping thriller will have been seen on the Crucible stage. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for his inaugural production as Artistic Director - William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. 

TV and stage icon Hayley Mills will be starring alongside Belinda Lang in the world premiere stage production of Ladies In Lavender at Royal & Derngate this spring. This evocative and heart-warming story of unfulfilled dreams and unrequited love runs from Friday 6 April to Saturday 28 April, as part of the 2012 Made In Northampton season before embarking on a national tour.

Olivier-Award winning Theatre503 continues its commitment to new writers with the UK premiere of Sold (press night Thursday 21 April), a biting comedy set in the cut-throat world of property sales, where the drive for material success eclipses the desire for meaningful relationships.

Olivier-Award winning Theatre503 continues its commitment to new writers with the UK premiere of Sold. The show, which opens tomorrow, 21 April, a biting comedy set in the cut-throat world of property sales, where the drive for material success eclipses the desire for meaningful relationships. The original Australian production of Sold was developed by Cicely Berry of the RSC and played to critical acclaim, receiving the TheatreLAB Award 2006. BroadwayWorld brings you production photos below.

Olivier-Award winning Theatre503 continues its commitment to new writers with the UK premiere of Sold (press night Thursday 21 April), a biting comedy set in the cut-throat world of property sales, where the drive for material success eclipses the desire for meaningful relationships.