Ann McDonough News

In Calum Finlay’s Fanny, sibling rivalry and musical history occasionally seem barely more than mere pretexts for a superlative slice of Mischief-adjacent tomfoolery. When Fanny Mendelssohn finds out that not only is one of her works a favourite of Queen Victoria but her brother Felix is taking credit for it, the enraged composer begins a madcap journey from Berlin to Buckingham Palace to set the record straight.

Full casting has been announced for Fanny, Calum Finlay's riotous comedy, directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, which plays at the King's Head Theatre this autumn.

An extra 30,000 tickets for Mischief's brand new West End show,  The Comedy About Spies have been released, with the show extended through Summer 2025 by four weeks due to phenomenal demand.  

With a captivating performance from Charlie Russell leading a fantastic ensemble and a well crafted script by Calum Finlay, this should mark your next visit to the Watermill Theatre in its amazing summer season.

The company of the world premiere production of FANNY - a new comedy by Calum Finlay centring on the life of Fanny Mendelssohn - have issued an invitation to women musicians to take part in the Irish tradition of the Noble Call, which is derived from the tradition of calling on guests at a party to share a song, a poem or to respond to the mood of the day.

The world premiere production of FANNY, a new comedy by Calum Finlay will play at The Watermill from Thursday 23 May to Saturday 15 June. Check out rehearsal photos here!

FANNY, written by Calum Finlay and directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, is about to open at the Watermill Theatre in West Berkshire. The show tells the story of Fanny Mendelssohn, the real-life older sister of Felix Mendelssohn, and places her in a “what if” situation involving an intercepted letter and Queen Victoria. 

Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production of FANNY, a new comedy by Calum Finlay that will play at The Watermill from Thursday 23 May to Saturday 15 June.

 Newbury's The Watermill Theatre has announced the rest of its 2024 season of work at the award-winning venue. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

Catch the critically acclaimed production before it closes on September 3. Description: Don't miss your chance to see the prestigious cast of Uncle Vanya in this exclusive private loft production. Get all the details and book your tickets before it closes on September 3.

Discover the hyper-intimate production of Uncle Vanya, starring Thomas Jay Ryan and David Cromer. Experience a fresh twist on this classic play. Book your tickets now!

The hyper-intimate production of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, staged by rising-star director Jack Serio, will return for a limited run next month. The critically-acclaimed production, which opened on July 6, will run August 8–25, 2023 for 16 performances only in a private loft in the Flatiron District of Manhattan.

Tony and Olivier-winning OHenry Productions just celebrated opening night of its hyper-intimate production of Uncle Vanya staged by rising-star director Jack Serio. Check out what the critics had to say.

Tony and Olivier-winning OHenry Productions and The Dennis & Victoria Ross Foundation have announced a $20 ticket lottery for the hyper-intimate production of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.

Tony and Olivier-winning OHenry Productions will present a hyper-intimate production of Uncle Vanya staged by rising-star director Jack Serio at a private loft in the Flatiron District.

The game of Consequences - drawing an image, turning over the page to hide it and passing it on - often ends in astonishing and eye-wateringly funny results.

Diverting comedy that never strays too far from some well-trodden paths

Check out rehearsal photos of Brilliant Jerks at Southwark Playhouse!

It has been announced that Sean Delaney (Kenny in Killing Eve, BBC; Life After Life, BBC; The Ferryman, Gielgud Theatre), Evening Standard Award-nominated Shubham Saraf (The Father and The Assassin, National Theatre; Shantaram, Apple TV+; Bodyguard, BBC/Netflix) and Kiran Sonia Sawar (The Nevers, HBO; Black Mirror, Netflix; The Capture, BBC) have joined the cast of Brilliant Jerks at Southwark Playhouse. 

Direct from a sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mischief today announces a one night only London performance of their new laugh-out-loud and thoughtful comedy CHARLIE RUSSELL AIMS TO PLEASE at The Other Palace on Monday 5 December at 7.30pm.