Alan Bennett News

London Actor Stephen Moore Dies at 81

by Stephi Wild — October 23, 2019

According to The Stage, actor Stephen Moore has died at age 81.

Theatr Clwyd Announces New Work For 2020

by Julie Musbach — October 14, 2019

With the world première of Emily White's Pavilion running at the theatre, and the company's large-scale promenade show Mold Riots about to take to the streets, Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd Tamara Harvey and Executive Director Liam Evans-Ford today announces the company's new season, which cent

The Bridge Theatre: What You Need To Know

by Jonathan Marshall — October 15, 2019

Opened in 2017 and founded by Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr, who both departed the National Theatre after 12 years, the Bridge Theatre is a 900-seat adaptable auditorium, capable of utilising end-on, thrust and promenade staging.

Watford Palace Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2019

Artistic Director Brigid Larmour today announces programming to complete Watford Palace Theatre's season for September 2019 - June 2020, following the world première of Mushy: Lyrically Speaking earlier this month.

Inis Nua Theatre Celebrates 16th Season With Four New British And Irish Plays

by A.A. Cristi — September 20, 2019

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents their thrilling 16th season of three mainstage plays, one Pop-Up Play in a Pub, and a poignant reading series about Aging in Our Time.

THE HABIT OF ART Will Embark on a New 2020 UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — September 17, 2019

Following a highly acclaimed tour in 2018, The Original Theatre Company and The Anthology Group in association with Peter Stickney and York Theatre Royal's production of Alan Bennett's THE HABIT OF ART will return and tour the UK in 2020.

Casting Announced For THE HISTORY BOYS At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2019

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has today announced the cast for the brand new in-house production of Alan Bennett's THE HISTORY BOYS from 7 a?" 22 February 2020.

Step Backstage Into LONDON'S GREAT THEATRES With Simon Callow And Photographer Derry Moore

by A.A. Cristi — August 21, 2019

London's Great Theatres by Simon Callow and Derry Moore is a new book of exquisite photography and engaging insights exploring the remarkable playhouses of the city from the West End to the South Bank, Westminster to Hackney.

BWW Review: FOOTLOOSE at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre

by Christine Swerczek — August 18, 2019

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW REVIEW: DEAD RINGERS LIVE, Pleasance EICC

by Christiana Rose — August 4, 2019

Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens and Duncan Wisbey thrill audiences with their quick wit and wonderful impersonations of politicians and public figures.

Everything You Need to Know About the CATS Movie!

by Team BWW — August 8, 2019

Jellicle cats, come one, come all! The long-awaited film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's classic musical Cats is coming to movie theaters this December, and we can barely contain our excitement to see Grizabella, Rum Tug Tugger, Old Deuteronomy, and more come to the big screen.

The Fugard Bioscope National Theatre Encore Season Begins Next Month

by Stephi Wild — July 12, 2019

Winter just got a whole lot warmer with the announcement of the 2019 Fugard Bioscope National Theatre Live Encore Season.

Casting Announced For THE LADY VANISHES At The Belgrade Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 2, 2019

Following the announcement of a UK tour in Autumn 2019, Bill Kenwright's The Classic Thriller Theatre Company has now revealed a fresh new cast for its adaptation of The Lady Vanishes, showing at the Belgrade Theatre 24-28 September.

Brand New Season Of Shows Announced At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 14, 2019

Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced a brand new season of shows, taking audiences into the summer of 2020 with a variety of hit musicals, classic dramas, one night concerts, opera, dance and comedy.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Present THE HISTORY BOYS

by Stephi Wild — June 4, 2019

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre announced today that it will produce its third in-house production in 2020.

Miles Jupp Will Star In West End Transfer Of THE LIFE I LEAD

by Stephi Wild — May 22, 2019

Following its critically acclaimed UK premiere, leading stand-up comedian, presenter and actor Miles Jupp is to bring his heart-warming show about the life of Walt Disney's consummate English gentleman, David Tomlinson, to London's West End.

Kimberley Walsh, Matthew Kelly and Wendi Peters Join Jay McGuiness In BIG

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2019

Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly will star as Mrs Baskin, Susan Lawrence and George MacMillan respectively.

GRIMM Star Silas Weir Mitchell Stars in Playwrights' Arena's THE END OF BEAUTY

by Sarah Hookey — April 24, 2019

Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director of Playwrights' Arena - the first and oldest theater dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and producing original works written exclusively by Los Angeles playwrights - is announcing the cast for THE END OF BEAUTY by Cory Hinkle, which includes Ruy Iskandar, S

Guildford Fringe Festival Announces Line-up Of Arts Events

by Stephi Wild — April 15, 2019

An exciting programme of over 120 events will be on offer to audiences at this year's Guildford Fringe Festival, running from 28 June until 28 July across 12 venues from pubs and theatres to a natural burial reserve and the BBC Surrey radio studio.

FOLK Comes to Ensemble Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 4, 2019

FOLK, a brilliant comedy set in east Yorkshire about a trio of misfits by British playwright Tom Wells will have its Australian Premiere at Ensemble Theatre on May 3.