H.G. Wells News

American Moor, by Keith Hamilton Cobb, is a powerful, humorous, and deeply engaging examination of race and the relationship between actors and the directors who hold the power to cast them. Cobb, an accomplished Black actor and playwright, originally wrote American Moor to perform himself.

Check out photos from Tacoma Little Theatre's first production of 2026, the West Coast Premiere of The Time Machine, Michael D. Fox’s thrilling new play based on the novel by H. G. Wells.

Tacoma Little Theatre will present its first production of 2026, the West Coast Premiere of The Time Machine, Michael D. Fox's new play based on the novel by H. G. Wells.

The award-winning imitating the dog have announced full casting for the premiere of their contemporary retelling of H.G Wells's iconic science fiction tale The War of the Worlds.

Wayne Brady's debut science fiction novel, Hard Times, explores time travel, Black fatherhood, and systemic injustices. Coming in early 2027.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara opens its 47th season with War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, a thrilling live reimagining of Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 radio play. See photos of the production.

Ego Actus Theatre Company will present Women’s Drama, a free reading series of six new plays by women playwrights, running October 6–November 10, 2025, at the Episcopal Actors’ Guild in New York City.

This Fall Ego Actus Theatre Company will bring six new plays to life in the Women's Drama Reading Series. Learn more here and see how to attend the upcoming readings!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will open its 47th season 'Truth and Illusion' with the theatrical experience WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE PANIC BROADCAST.

TLT is calling this season “CROSSROADS: A Season of Defiance, Destiny, and Discovery”. It brings some audience favorites to the stage along with some brand new shows to TLT and the Northwest.

Following a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is coming to theatres all over the UK. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Hotly Anticipated 4th Debut Hour from Rising Star, Andy Barr is a stand up show formerly about grief (but that got sorted out). See the production at Edinburgh Fringe and learn how to purchase tickets.

Experimental theatre company imitating the dog will premiere a new stage adaptation of H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds at Cast, Doncaster from 5–7 February 2026, ahead of a UK and Switzerland tour.

Anyone who loves science fiction, history, and romance will fall in love with Michael D. Fox’s The Time Machine. The Time Machine is a lovely and magical show for audiences of all ages. Catch this production through February 16th.

Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia's premier international festival.

Experience a Martian invasion this Halloween at Jeff Wayne's THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE in London. Running through January 2025, it combines live actors, VR, and 3D sound. Learn how to purchase tickets.

New production images have been released today of The War of the Worlds, a National Youth Theatre production performed by the NYT REP company. The production is playing at Wilton’s Music Hall until 26 October.

Neurodivergent-led production company Exciting Stories has announced the premiere of the company's debut production. MOREAU is a bold new contemporary reimagining of the science fiction horror classic The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells, and will be performed at Drayton Arms Theatre, South Kensington.

Following successful previews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edy Hurst's Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself premieres at The Lowry, Salford for two performances this Halloween (31st October and 1st November) before embarking on a UK tour.

Lifeline Theatre's Board of Directors has announced that it will launch a new ‘Producing Director' structure with the start of its 2024-25 MainStage season.  A Producing Director Team composed of artistic ensemble members Heather Currie, Elise Kauzlaric, Anthony Kayer, and Chris Vizurraga will provide creative and production oversight for the theatre and its four upcoming productions.