Derek Jacobi News

The Play That Goes Wrong, the West End's Olivier Award winning box office hit comes to The Bristol Hippodrome this July, following the phenomenal success of its sell-out 2017 tour.

The winners were today announced for theatrical charity Acting For Others' Golden Bucket Awards 2018. The ceremony took place at the Prince of Wales Theatre and was hosted by musical theatre star, Carl Mullaney. The awards celebrate the most supportive and successful fundraisers who have helped the charity raise in excess of £390,000 in the last twelve months.

Paparazzi. Viral videos. A mystery woman. An encyclopedic knowledge of "The Gentleman's Sport." Ronnie Brixton, premiere BBC boxing commentator and son of the famed British boxing trainer "King George" Brixton rushes to get ahead of the burgeoning scandal with a special presentation for his fans. The story transcends boxing, working its way through relationships, the hazards of celebrity, father-son competition, and the slipperiness of gender. Nothing gets held back. Ronnie Brixton - The Best of British Boxing opens at The Space Las Vegas for May 2 a preview run ahead of a run at The Hollywood Fringe 2018 beginning June 2.

Club 11 London announce that NORMAN BOWMAN, will perform his first solo concert at London's iconic Hippodrome Casino Theatre in Leicester Square at 8pm on 17th May 2018.

As the West End smash hit comedy celebrates its second birthday in the West End today, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery extends its run until 7 April 2019. Tickets for the new booking period are now on sale.

Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Rocktopia begins previews on Broadway tonight and Miss You Like Hell, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega, begins previews at The Public Theater!

Ahead of its second birthday in the West End this spring, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces a new company. After a year of good behaviour at the Criterion the second company have been released on parole, with a new band of inmates starting performances from 27 February. Joining the cast are Samson Ajewole (Cooper), Jenna Augen (Ruth Monaghan), Jack Baldwin (Officer Shuck), Leonard Cook (Robin Freeboys), Matt Douglas-Hunt (Mitch Ruscitti) and Peter McGovern (Warren Slax). Continuing their roles as the bars-crossed lovers are Samuel Fogell (Sam Monaghan) and Holly Sumpton (Caprice Freeboys), and literally completing the cast is Chris Leask (Everyone Else).

Alan Waserman plays Shakespeare super-villain Iago in Playhouse 101's production of 'Othello.'

Based on the original Donmar Warehouse production, this new production of Red by John Logan is the first ever UK revival since Grandage originated the premiere at the Donmar in 2009. The production went on to win six Tony Awards including Best Play.

Brooklyn Academy of Music President Katy Clark today announced the appointment of David Binder as BAM artistic director. He succeeds long-time Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo, who will step down in December 2018.

Ahead of its second birthday in the West End this spring, the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-nominated The Comedy About A Bank Robbery announces a new company. After a year of good behaviour at the Criterion the second company have been released on parole, with a new band of inmates starting performances from 27 February. Joining the cast are Samson Ajewole (Cooper), Jenna Augen (Ruth Monaghan), Jack Baldwin (Officer Shuck), Leonard Cook (Robin Freeboys), Matt Douglas-Hunt (Mitch Ruscitti) and Peter McGovern (Warren Slax). Continuing their roles as the bars-crossed lovers are Samuel Fogell (Sam Monaghan) and Holly Sumpton (Caprice Freeboys), and literally completing the cast is Chris Leask (Everyone Else).

Atlantic Theater Company's Hangmen begins previews tonight, January 18th and will open Monday, February 5th for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 4th, 2018 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater (336 West 20th Street).

MGC has announced the full casting for Michael Grandage's production of Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore which opens at the No l Coward Theatre on 4 July, with previews from 23 June and runs until 8 September. Joining Aidan Turner (Padraic) completing the all Irish cast are Denis Conway (Donny), Will Irvine (Christy), Brian Martin (James), Daryl McCormack (Brendan) Julian Moore-Cook (Joey), Charlie Murphy (Mairead), and Chris Walley (Davey).

Theatrical charity Acting for Others announces that over 150,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only at The Ivy setting the record for the highest amount raised from this event. Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons and served diners across two sittings at The Ivy, world-renowned for their unfaltering impeccable service. Heading up the waiting staff this year to ply their trades in bartending, waiting tables, manning cloakrooms and welcoming guests were Noma Dumezweni, Arlene Phillips and Freddie Fox.

After an incredibly popular season of conversations in 2017, Jim Carter returns to the Tricycle in 2018, speaking with leading industry actors and directors. All proceeds from this series will support the Tricycle Theatre's auditorium renovation project.

The End of History, a new musical by the creative team behind Blair on Broadway ('An unmissable evening in the theatre - Sir Derek Jacobi), opens for a three-week run at the Tristan Bates Theatre, Covent Garden, on 14th November.

With their production of Labour of Love about to complete its run, the Michael Grandage Company (MGC) today announces two new productions for 2018 - Red by John Logan, and The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh, both directed by the company's Artistic Director Michael Grandage.

The End of History, a new musical by the creative team behind Blair on Broadway ('An unmissable evening in the theatre - Sir Derek Jacobi), opens for a three-week run at the Tristan Bates Theatre, Covent Garden, on 14th November.

The End of History, a new musical by the creative team behind Blair on Broadway ('An unmissable evening in the theatre - Sir Derek Jacobi), opens for a three-week run at the Tristan Bates Theatre, Covent Garden, on 14th November.

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the US premiere of the Olivier Award-winning Royal Court Theatre production of Hangmen, written by Academy Award winner Martin McDonagh and directed by Olivier Award nominee Matthew Dunster.