Damian Cruden News

Review: LITTLE MANFRED, Polka Theatre

by Charlotte Bois-Pursey — October 24, 2022

Following the success of War Horse it’s little wonder that Michael Morpurgo’s books have become a popular choice for stage adaptations.

Sir Michael Morpurgo's LITTLE MANFRED Premieres At Polka Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — October 4, 2022

Polka Theatre and Soldiers' Arts Academy announced an extra special moment which will mark the world premiere performance of the Little Manfred stage play.

LITTLE MANFRED Comes to Soldiers' Arts Academy in October

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2022

Soldiers' Arts Academy will present a wonderful new adaptation of Little Manfred, at Polka Theatre this October Half Term.

Polka Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter Season 2022

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2022

Artistic Director of Polka Theatre, Peter Glanville today announces the line up for the company's Autumn/Winter season.

The Shows Must Go On Will Present THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

by Stephi Wild — December 20, 2020

On Monday, The Shows Must Go On will present a matinee performance of the timeless classic 'The Railway Children.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of MURDER, MARGARET, AND ME

by Stephi Wild — September 26, 2019

Eastenders actress Lin Blakley will be channelling the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, in the upcoming UK tour of Philip Meeks' critically-acclaimed play Murder, Margaret and Me this autumn.

Guest Blog: Katherine Senior On The UK Tour of MURDER, MARGARET AND ME

by Marianka Swain — September 4, 2019

Matthew Parish and I have been touring for 12 years.

Photo Flash: First Look at York Theatre Royal's SWALLOWS & AMAZONS

by Stephi Wild — July 30, 2019

Following last year's smash hit production of The Secret Garden, York Theatre Royal takes a fresh look at another children's classic in this summer's family show, Arthur Ransome's Swallows & Amazons, from 26 July to 24 August.

Lin Blakley Brings Agatha Christie To Life In MURDER, MARGARET, AND ME on UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 22, 2019

Lin Blakley (Eastenders, BBC) will be stepping into the shoes of Agatha Christie for the UK tour of Philip Meeks' critically acclaimed play Murder, Margaret and Me, directed by Damian Cruden (Artistic Director, Shakespeare's Rose Theatre).

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre Opens In York

by Stephi Wild — June 24, 2019

As it makes a triumphant return to York at the foot of historic Clifford's Tower, SHAKESPEARE'S ROSE THEATRE - the award-winning pop-up Shakespearean theatre - was last week honoured with three awards at the prestigious Visit York Tourism Awards 2019, with producer and CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Pro

SWALLOWS & AMAZONS Comes to York Theatre Royal

by Stephi Wild — June 12, 2019

Following last year's smash hit production of The Secret Garden, York Theatre Royal takes a fresh look at another children's classic in this summer's family show, Arthur Ransome's Swallows & Amazons, from 26 July to 24 August.

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre Announces Full Cast for Week-Long Performances in Manila, Sept. 17-22

by Oliver Oliveros — May 23, 2019

Europe's first-ever pop-up Shakespearean Theatre, Shakespeare's Rose Theatre has announced its full cast and creative team for its week-long run of “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer Night's Dream” at the Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City from September 17-22, 2019.

Full Cast Announced for Summer at Shakespeare's Rose Theatre

by Julie Musbach — May 20, 2019

Preparations are in full swing for a glorious Summer of Shakespeare for the North and South, as the full company of SHAKESPEARE'S ROSE THEATRE, the award-winning pop-up Shakespearean Theatre, comes together for the first time ahead of its triumphant return to York this summer, and its expansion to a

Shakespeare's Rose Theatre Announces Cast for Upcoming Productions

by Julie Musbach — May 8, 2019

Casting has been announced for the 2019 York company of SHAKESPEARE'S ROSE THEATRE, the award-winning pop-up Shakespearean Theatre, which makes a triumphant return to the foot of Clifford's Tower in York this summer with new productions of Hamlet, Henry V, The Tempest and Twelfth Night.

Pop-up Shakespeare's Rose Theatre Brings MACBETH, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Manila, 9/17-22

by Oliver Oliveros — March 27, 2019

Europe's first-ever pop-up Shakespearean Theatre, Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, makes its international debut in Manila.

Creative Teams Announced For Shakespeare's Rose Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2019

The creative teams have been announced for SHAKESPEARE'S ROSE THEATRE Europe's first ever pop-up Shakespearean Theatre, both for the return to its original site in York and at the new site at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

Damian Cruden Steps Down as Artistic Director of York Theatre Royal

by Julie Musbach — February 21, 2019

After 22 years Damian Cruden is stepping down as Artistic Director of York Theatre Royal.

The Original Theatre Company Announces 2019 Season - CAROLINE'S KITCHEN, THE NIGHT WATCH, and More!

by Stephi Wild — February 20, 2019

The Original Theatre Company (OTC), under the Artistic Direction of Alastair Whatley, announces its most ambitious season yet, with an original commission (Caroline's Kitchen), a European premiere (Napoli, Brooklyn), a first revival (The Night Watch) and a 30th anniversary production and first reviv

Photo Flash: THE GRAND OLD DAME OF YORK Hits 40

by Julie Musbach — November 27, 2018

Forty years on Berwick Kaler still reigns supreme as York Theatre Royal's Dame and celebrates with an original pantomime called, appropriately enough, The Grand Old Dame of York from 13 December 2018 to 2 February 2019.

BWW Review: HYMN TO LOVE, Jermyn Street Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — July 28, 2018

It's 1957 and Edith Piaf is rehearsing her for her last concert in the United States, she recounts the heartbreaks in her life singing through her pain.