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Full Company Announced For MACBETH At Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2019


John Simm and Dervla Kirwan lead the cast of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Chichester Festival Theatre from 21 September a?" 26 October, with a press night on 27 September. The full company joining them in Paul Miller's production are: Heider Ali (2nd Murderer), Michael Balogun (Macduff), David Burnett (1st Murderer/Menteith), Roseanna Frascona (Weird Sister), Leah Gayer (Weird Sister), Lauren Grace (Weird Sister), Stuart Laing (Banquo), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Ross), Avital Lvova (Lennox), Harry Peacock (Porter/Siward), Isabel Pollen (Lady Macduff), Christopher Ravenscroft (Duncan/Doctor), Beatriz Romilly (Malcolm) and Nathan Welsh (Donalbain), with Jacob Blazdell and Harvey McGuinness sharing the role of Fleance, and Noah Peirson and Matthew O'Shea that of Young Macduff.

Emma Rice's BRIEF ENCOUNTER Extends, New Trailer Released
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2018


Kneehigh's production of Noel Coward's BRIEF ENCOUNTER, adapted and directed by Emma Rice, has been extended due to overwhelming public demand and will now run at the Empire Cinema Haymarket in London's West End until 9 September 2018, ahead of a World tour in 2019. Tickets are on sale today, Thursday 10 May.

BWW Review: BRIEF ENCOUNTER, Empire Cinema Haymarket
by Debbie Gilpin - Mar 11, 2018


Emma Rice begins her association with the Old Vic by reviving her version of Brief Encounter. It has recently been performed at the Birmingham Rep (where it first began life 11 years ago) and the Lowry in Salford, but now makes a return to the West End for a run at the Empire Cinema. The screen has been specially adapted to suit a theatre production, with a stage added in for the occasion.

The National Theatre's MACBETH Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Feb 28, 2018


London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams to a new epic and a lush romance, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: First Look at Noel Coward's BRIEF ENCOUNTER at Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018


Kneehigh's production of Noel Coward's BRIEF ENCOUNTER, adapted and directed by Emma Rice, will be produced live on stage at the Empire Cinema Haymarket in London's West End by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, Jenny & Steve Wiener and The Old Vic. Following previews from 2 March 2018, the production will open on 11 March and play a limited season until 2 September 2018. Tickets are on sale from today.

BRIEF ENCOUNTER Returns To Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2018


One of the most acclaimed theatrical productions seen all over the world returns to Birmingham in February. Kneehigh's production of No l Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted and directed by Emma Rice, will be produced live on stage at Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 2 17 February 2018.

Emma Rice's BRIEF ENCOUNTER Returns To The West End This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2017


Kneehigh's production of No l Coward's BRIEF ENCOUNTER, adapted and directed by Emma Rice, will be produced live on stage at the Empire Cinema Haymarket in London's West End by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, Jenny & Steve Wiener and The Old Vic. Following previews from 2 March 2018, the production will open on 11 March and play a limited season until 2 September 2018. Tickets are on sale from today.

BWW Reviews: MATHEMATICS OF THE HEART, Theatre 503 at The Latchmere, February 12 2012
by Gary Naylor - Feb 13, 2012


Gary Naylor sees that 1+1 does not always make 2.

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