Barrie Rutter News

The Rose Theatre Kingston has announced its Christmas production and two further new Rose Theatre Productions in 2013. Covering the Christmas period, Cinderella The Midnight Princess, tells the magical classic Cinderella story with humour and the sublime music of Mozart. In-house productions include Noel Coward's The Vortex and Richard Bean's black comedy Smack Family Robinson, directed by the much-loved Richard Wilson. Next year also sees the return of Propeller with The Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night, and Northern Broadsides presents the groundbreaking Rutherford & Son, directed by Sir Jonathan Miller.

Trevor Nunn directs Alan Ayckbourn's A Chorus of Disapproval opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre this Autumn. The cast comprises Rob Brydon, Nigel Harman, Ashley Jensen, Jessica Ellerby, Barrie Rutter, Paul Thornley, Susan Tracy, Banham, Daisy Beaumont, Georgia Brown, Rob Compton, Matthew Cottleand Steven Edis.

Trevor Nunn is to direct Rob Brydon, Nigel Harman and Ashley Jensen in Alan Ayckbourn's A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL, opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the Autumn. Jessica Ellerby, Barrie Rutter, Paul Thornley and Susan Tracy will join previously announced company members Teresa Banham, Daisy Beaumont, Georgia Brown, Rob Compton, Matthew Cottle and Steven Edis.

To coincide with the 20th anniversary celebrations for the Halifax-based Northern Broadsides Theatre Company, the renowned Dean Clough Galleries has devoted its premiere exhibition space to a large-scale photography show by the highly acclaimed photographer Nobby Clark. 'Northern Broadsides - 20 years- photography by Nobby Clark' will run in Dean Clough's Crossley gallery from today, 26 May-16 September.

To coincide with the 20th anniversary celebrations for the Halifax-based Northern Broadsides Theatre Company, the renowned Dean Clough Galleries has devoted its premiere exhibition space to a large-scale photography show by the highly acclaimed photographer Nobby Clark. 'Northern Broadsides - 20 years- photography by Nobby Clark' will run in Dean Clough's Crossley gallery from 26 May-16 September.

Northern Broadsides previously announced that the final actor to play the cameo role of Marcade the messenger in their critically acclaimed production of Love's Labour's Lost will be Lenny Henry. Lenny Will be joining the 16 strong cast at the final two performances of the production's national tour at York Theatre Royal today 5 May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

Northern Broadsides has announced that the final actor to play the cameo role of Marcade the messenger in their critically acclaimed production of Love's Labour's Lost will be Lenny Henry. Lenny will be joining the 16 strong cast at the final two performances of the production's national tour at York Theatre Royal on Saturday 5 May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

Opera and Theatre director Sir Jonathan Miller will return to the British theatre stage next year for the first time in five years to helm the Northern Broadsides production of Githa Sowerby's Rutherford & Son. The production will open at the Viaduct Theatre, Halifax from Friday 8th February 2013 and then tour the UK.

After the critical acclaim for their last production We are Three Sisters, Northern Broadsides are set to celebrate the beginning of their 20th anniversary year with a delicious comedy that will entertain and delight. Co-produced with the award winning New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, William Shakespeare's romantic and mischievous tale of Love's Labour's Lost is set to thrill audiences as it fizzes like bubbles in a champagne glass.

Northern Broadsides and the celebrated playwright, novelist and poet Blake Morrison bring you the World premiere tour of We are Three Sisters.

Northern Broadsides and the celebrated playwright, novelist and poet Blake Morrison bring you the World premiere tour of We are Three Sisters.

Northern Broadsides and the celebrated playwright, novelist and poet Blake Morrison bring you the World premiere tour of We are Three Sisters.

The latest adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic hits Sheffield

Full casting is today announced for Sheffield Theatres' production of Hobson's Choice. Barrie Rutter takes the lead role as Henry Horatio Hobson, Zoe Waites will take the part of Maggie Hobson and Sue Wallace plays Mrs Hepworth.

The Royal Shakespeare Company today announces its plans to reopen the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres on time and on budget in November 2010, following a four year redevelopment as part of the £112.8 million Transformation project designed to bring actors and audiences closer together.