Alison Steadman News

Last night was the first night party for Michael Frayn's Here at Rose Theatre Kingston. In attendance were the cast (Alison Steadman, Zawe Ashton and Alex Beckett) and guests including Philip Glenister, Michael Frayn and Jacqueline Wilson. Check out the photographs below.

Zawe Ashton and Alex Beckett join Alison Steadman in Rose Theatre Kingston's revival of Michael Frayn's HERE from 19 April to 12 May. In an exciting change at the Rose, HERE will be performed on a new stage built out into the auditorium bringing the intimacy of Here even closer to the audience.

Rose Theatre Kingston today announced the full cast for its revival of Michael Frayn's Here for a limited run, Thursday 19 April - Saturday 12 May, starring Alison Steadman, Zawe Ashton and Alex Beckett.

Rose Theatre Kingston's revival of Michael Frayn's Here is set to star Alison Steadman.

The Off West End Theatre Awards were launched in 2010 to recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent theatres across London. The awards help raise the profile and status of independent theatres in London by giving them greater power to promote their work individually and collectively and to reward the new talent that they nurture that is essential to the future of our theatre industry.

According to Whatsonstage, BBC series Gavin & Stacey could be getting the West End treatment in the near future. Co-creator Ruth Jones told the Evening Standard: 'We'd love to do Gavin & Stacey: The Musical. I know it is something James wants to do too. I saw Billy Elliot on stage the other day and I thought it would be something good to do. It's something I would definitely be up for.'

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more!

Ruthie Henshall, Alison Steadman, Robert Bathurst, and Hermione Norris star in BLITHE SPIRIT which just opened at the Apollo Theatre in the West End. The production had played Bath's Theatre Royal from November 3-13, the Brighton Theatre Royal from November 16-21, Cambridge's Arts Theatre from November 22-27, the Milton Keynes Theatre from February 14-19 and the Richmond Theatre from February 21-26. BroadwayWorld brings you production photos from the West End engagement below!

Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents ALISON STEADMAN IN BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward. The show is directed by Thea Sharrock, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, Lighting Design by Mark Henderson.

From February 15 through March 19, Ruby Wax and Judith Owen will star in RUBY WAX LOSING IT at Menier Chocolate Factory. Thea Sharrock will direct the production. In this hilarious and sometimes dark show Ruby Wax, from the point of view as one in the one in four, discusses the toxins of our time - envy, fame, television, the insatiable drive to win, getting rich, getting the perfect body, marriage, kids, career and above all staying busy while looking like you're having a nice day. This is why we all, at one point in our lives, feel like we're about to go under or in Ruby's case, fall off a cliff.

From February 15 through March 19, Ruby Wax and Judith Owen will star in RUBY WAX LOSING IT at Menier Chocolate Factory. Thea Sharrock will direct the production. In this hilarious and sometimes dark show Ruby Wax, from the point of view as one in the one in four, discusses the toxins of our time - envy, fame, television, the insatiable drive to win, getting rich, getting the perfect body, marriage, kids, career and above all staying busy while looking like you're having a nice day. This is why we all, at one point in our lives, feel like we're about to go under or in Ruby's case, fall off a cliff.

According to reports from Whatsonstage, Ruthie Henshall will star alongside Alison Steadman, Robert Bathurst, and Hermione Norris in BLITHE SPIRIT which is set to play at Bath's Theatre Royal from November 3-13, the Brighton Theatre Royal from November 16-21, Cambridge's Arts Theatre from November 22-27, the Milton Keynes Theatre from February 14-19 and the Richmond Theatre from February 21-26. The production is then set to play the Apollo Theatre beginning March 2.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents Alison Steadman, Hermione Norris, and Robert Bathurst in BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward. The show features direction by Thea Sharrock, design by Hildegard Bechtler, and lighting design by Mark Henderson.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents ALISON STEADMAN IN BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward. The show is directed by Thea Sharrock, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, Lighting Design by Mark Henderson.

Baz Bamigboye reports in the London Daily Mail today that Alison Steadman has signed on to lead the cast of BLITHE SPIRIT as 'Madame Arcati' in the West End. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin sometime in late September and open at the Theatre Royal in Bath on November 3, 2010 for a limited run. Thereafter, Bamigboye reports, the show will tour the U.K. briefly before landing at the Apollo Theatre in the West End on March 2, 2011.

With two BAFTAs, four British Comedy Awards, and a slew of rave reviews to its name, hit contemporary comedy Gavin & Stacey is back for more heartwarming and hilarious moments in the tangled lives of four young people and their friends and family. The Los Angeles Times said 'Gavin & Stacey is a gem of a show - funny, touching and welcome proof that the romantic comedy can and will survive irony, Botox, Judd Apatow and all the vagaries of the modern age' while The New York Times called it 'the most endearing comedy about love to come to television since the Manolos were packed up and put away.' Gavin & Stacey Season Three premieres Friday, May 14, 9:00p.m. ET/PT.

Jonathan Pryce has been honoured with a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) title from the Prince of Wales for his services to the dramatic arts. This order or chivalry is The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom.

At a star-studded nominations party held today (4th December) at London's Café de Paris, the shortlist reveals that popular British screen stars, including Jude Law, Lenny Henry, Helen Mirren, Rachel Weisz, Alison Steadman, Dominic West, Mackenzie Crook and Patrick Stewart, will all battle it out for acting gongs.