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UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Perform Three Numbers on TikTok Live

by Stephi Wild — September 12, 2024

The UK Tour of DEAR EVAN HANSEN will perform three numbers from the new production on TikTok Live, offering fans a preview of the show.

Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer

by Stephi Wild — August 5, 2024

Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer.

James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London

by Stephi Wild — July 17, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the London transfer of Punch, the latest five-star sell-out show from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood) and Nottingham Playhouse, which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful and moving memoir to

Ryan Kopel and More Will Lead New Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — June 11, 2024

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

Julie Hesmondhalgh Will Lead World Premiere of PUNCH at Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2024

Julie Hesmondhalgh will join the cast of the world premiere of James Graham's new play Punch, directed by Adam Penford and opening at Nottingham Playhouse on 4 May.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces Cast And Creatives For LIBERATION SQUARES, 17 April

by A.A. Cristi — February 21, 2024

Discover the cast and creatives for Liberation Squares at Nottingham Playhouse.

Casting Team Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Collaborates With TikTok to Search For Talent

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2024

The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical.

Nottingham Playhouse Reveals 2024 Panto

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2023

Ahead of tonight's opening of the magical Cinderella, Nottingham Playhouse has announced that next year's pantomime will reach new heights with a giant of a show - Jack and the Beanstalk.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY, Alexandra Palace

by Mica Blackwell — November 30, 2023

Taking your family to a production of Charles’ Dickens A Christmas Carol is almost as expected as taking them to your local pantomime with at least three major productions running this year alone.

New Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Open at Nottingham Playhouse Ahead of UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — November 13, 2023

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse have announced a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

LIBERATION SQUARES Comes to Nottingham Playhouse in 2024

by Stephi Wild — November 6, 2023

Liberation Squares, a brand-new co-production with the innovative new writing champions Fifth Word Theatre company, and in association with Brixton House, is announced as the lead Neville Studio production for spring 2024 at Nottingham Playhouse.

Cast Set For CINDERELLA Panto at Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2023

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the cast for its legendary pantomime, the magical tale of Cinderella.

Keith Allen Will Star as Scrooge in Mark Gatiss' Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Stephi Wild — September 5, 2023

Full casting has been announced for the revival of Mark Gatiss' acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

UK Theatre Awards 2023: Finalists Revealed for UK's Most Welcoming Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — July 21, 2023

Curve, Leicester, National Youth Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse have all been revealed as the shortlist nominees of the 2023 ‘UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre’ at the UK Theatre Awards.

Full Company Announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Chichester Festival Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — May 30, 2023

The full company has been announced for Adam Penford’s new production of The Sound of Music, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 10 July – 3 September

HANSEL AND GRETEL Comes To Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — May 26, 2023

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the creative team for their Christmas show for younger children, the enchanting Hansel & Gretel.

Mark Gatiss' Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Nottingham Playhouse and Alexandra Palace This Year

by Stephi Wild — March 21, 2023

Following a successful premiere season in 2021, Mark Gatiss' retelling of Dickens' winter ghost story returns to Nottingham Playhouse as well as the hauntingly atmospheric Alexandra Palace for Christmas 2023.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces Autumn Season Programming

by A.A. Cristi — March 20, 2023

Nottingham Playhouse has announced its autumn 2023 season, which includes the European premiere of an acclaimed new play, the return of a popular seasonal classic, more summer Shakespeare outdoors and, of course, the legendary Nottingham Playhouse pantomime.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Sondheim's ASSASSINS Announced as Part of the New Chichester Festival Theatre Season

by Aliya Al-Hassan — February 16, 2023

Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2023 – the final season programmed by outgoing Artistic Director Daniel Evans – has been announced by Daniel and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.

Cast Announced For VILLAGE IDIOT at Nottingham Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — January 13, 2023

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the casting for the world premiere of Samson Hawkins' VILLAGE IDIOT, a co-production with Theatre Royal Stratford East and the pioneering consortium which puts deaf and disabled artists and audiences at the centre - Ramps on the Moon.