Bill Ward News

Actors bare it all in Simon Beaufoy's award-winning adaptation of The Full Monty in Glasgow this week. A hilarious, delightful and phenomenally-acted story with an important social critique - what's not to love?

Full casting has been announced for the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY, arriving at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow from 20-24 February 2024.  

Actor Niall Costigan (Coronation Street) is set to join the cast of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will as it embarks on the next leg of its European Premier, heading to Shakespeare North Playhouse October 19th- November 11th 2023.  Learn more about the production here!

Get a first look at the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY starring Danny Hatchard, Jake Quickenden and Bill Ward.

The Everyman Theatre has announced the release of its new brochure, and unveiled a captivating line up of shows that promises to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the upcoming season. Learn more about the full upcoming production lineup here!

Full casting has been announcedfor the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham from 14 September 2023.

Crowdpleasing production based on the printing of Shakespeare's plays (harder than you think!) makes for a diverting and pleasant couple of hours in the theatre

The UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY will star Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper.

The childhood home of Ragtime playwright Terrence McNally will have a dedication event commemorating the landmark at the site.

A brand-new production of Lauren Gunderson’s award-winning comedy, The Book of Will, is coming to UK audiences this year in its European premiere. See photos from inside rehearsal.

A brand-new production of Lauren Gunderson's award-winning comedy, The Book of Will, is coming to UK audiences this year in its European premiere.

Are You As Nervous As I Am?  is one of the first original British musicals coming out after lockdown. This plucky and heart-warming new show tells the story of two strong and unique sisters. Check out photos here!

Are You As Nervous As I Am?  is one of the first original British musicals coming out after lockdown. This plucky and heart-warming new show tells the story of two strong and unique sisters. Check out photos here!

Following the announcement of Bill Ward joining the cast of NEW British musical, Are You As Nervous As I Am?, three talented young actresses will take on the role of Young Peggy.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession starring mother and daughter Caroline Quentin and Rose Quentin as Mrs Warren and her daughter Vivie.  

Following a hugely successful UK tour in 2021, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow have announced more dates so that this thrilling adaptation can be performed on more stages across the UK.  Washington Irving’s classic tale has been given new life by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy) who wields the horror genre to reflect on the lingering appeal of fables, storytelling and monsters. 

Following the re-opening of Salisbury Playhouse with John Godber's September in the Rain, and Ian McDiarmid and Michael Grandage in rehearsals for the world première of Julian Barnes' The Lemon Table, Artistic Director Gareth Machin and Executive Director Sebastian Warrack today announce the Spring 2022 season at Wiltshire Creative.

Stars of the stage and screen, Wendi Peters (Big! The Musical; Coronation Street) and Bill Ward (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie; Emmerdale), will lead a thrilling new production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Washington Irving’s classic tale has been adapted by acclaimed playwright Philip Meeks (Murder, Margaret and Me; Harpy), unleashing one of the most terrifying monsters from the horror canon on stage – the Headless Horseman. The ghoulish and edge-of-the-seat experience will tour theatres across the UK later this year. 

Taking on the role of Ichabod Crane is Sam Jackson (Skins, E4; Beautiful Thing, National Tour) alongside Rose Quentin (York Witches Society, MSR Media), Lewis Cope (Vera, ITV; Witness for the Prosecution, London County Hall) and Tommy Sim'aan (As You Like It, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse; Doctors, BBC).

Leading lady of West End and Broadway musicals, Kerry Ellis has recorded a new version of the anthemic 'Memory'. The new lyrics by award-winning writer Jon Monie are both witty and emotive, and littered with theatre references from pantomime to Shakespeare, Dear Evan Hansen to Singin' in the Rain.