Adrian Kohler News

Review: 61ST CAPE TOWN THEATRE AWARDS at Baxter Theatre

by Judith Herbig — July 5, 2026

An elegant and beautifully hosted afternoon that celebrated Cape Town's vibrant theatre community with warmth, style and genuine emotion.

Photos: WAR HORSE Returns To National Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — May 29, 2026

New production photos have been released for the National Theatre's revival of WAR HORSE.

Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2026

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO.

Cate Blanchett, Anne-Marie Duff, and More Join National Theatre's 2026 Season

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2026

The National Theatre announced further casting and dates for its 2026 season, including Cate Blanchett in ELECTRA/PERSONA, Anne-Marie Duff in SOME WOMAN, and new casts for CLOUD 9 and THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE.

Photos: WAR HORSE in Rehearsal at the National Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s global smash-hit production, War Horse, which returns to its original home nearly two decades after its debut and following a recent tour of the UK and Ireland.

Full Cast Set for WAR HORSE Return at The National Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 19, 2026

The full cast has been unveiled for the National Theatre’s production, War Horse, which returns to its original home nearly two decades after its debut and following a recent acclaimed tour of the UK and Ireland.

WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2025

The National Theatre's multi-award-winning production of War Horse will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre beginning next month.

Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival Celebrates 15 Years This Month

by Stephi Wild — March 4, 2025

The 15th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, with the theme Make Your Mark, will showcase its remarkable success over the years and will take place at The Baxter this month.

Review: LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre And Handspring Puppet Company

by Andrew Child — November 22, 2024

If you have yet to see the work of Handspring Puppet Company, hurry to get tickets for Life & Times of Michael K in its limited run.

Interview: Adrian Kohler’s Continually Bringing Life to the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K

by Gil Kaan — November 20, 2024

Read our interview with Adrian Kohler of the LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K from The Tony Award-winning Handspring Puppet Company and the Baxter Theatre Centre.

The Wallis Presents LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K From Handspring Puppet Company

by A.A. Cristi — November 5, 2024

Handspring Puppet Company, known for War Horse and stole hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town's Baxter Theatre to transform Nobel Laureate J.

Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance

by Stephi Wild — September 23, 2024

War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday.

Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE

by Stephi Wild — September 11, 2024

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel.

WAR HORSE is Coming to The Theatre Royal, Glasgow in 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 12, 2024

WAR HORSE will run at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow in Spring 2025.

National Theatre's Touring Production of WAR HORSE to be Presented at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 11, 2024

The National Theatre's WAR HORSE, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, embarks on a major UK and Ireland tour and will play at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

by Nicole Rosky — June 10, 2024

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

A TUPPERWARE OF ASHES, THE OTHER PLACE, and More Set For the National Theatre's Autumn Season

by Stephi Wild — May 7, 2024

The National Theatre has announced two new productions for its South Bank stages this autumn: the world premiere of Tanika Gupta’s A Tupperware of Ashes in the Dorfman theatre, and a new play by Alexander Zeldin inspired by Antigone called The Other Place in the Lyttelton theatre.