James Brining News

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 30, 2026

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of A Christmas Carol.

Cast Set For CINDERELLA at Citizens Theatre

by Stephi Wild — September 25, 2026

The Citizens Theatre announces the full cast for its festive production of CINDERELLA, directed by Joanna Bowman and written by Stuart Paterson, featuring Molly Geddes in the title role and Claire Dargo as the stepmother.

Eve Nicol Named Trainee Artistic Director at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

by Stephi Wild — July 30, 2026

Eve Nicol has been appointed to the newly created Trainee Artistic Director post at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, chosen from more than 120 applicants for the two-year position.

Review: BLACK DIAMONDS AND THE BLUE BRAZIL, Lyceum Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — May 14, 2026

When Sally returns to Cowdenbeath from her busy city life for her father’s funeral, she’s pulled back into the world of “The Blue Brazil” – the trials, triumphs, and unbreakable loyalty of a small-town football club with a big heart.

Cast Set For Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT at Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

by Stephi Wild — March 31, 2026

The Citizens Theatre and Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh will present Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Sweat, directed by Joanna Bowman, opening in May.

Photos: ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released for One Day: The Musical at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.

New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum

by A.A. Cristi — May 15, 2025

The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.

UK Theatre Faces Shrinking Output Amid Rising Costs and Funding Cuts

by A.A. Cristi — April 16, 2025

The number of new productions staged by the UK’s top subsidised theatre companies has dropped by nearly a third over the past decade.

Leeds Playhouse Appoints Tom Wright from Kiln Theatre as Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 12, 2025

Tom Wright will take up the role of Artistic Director at Leeds Playhouse, working closely with newly promoted Chief Executive Shawab Iqbal to form the executive leadership team of the organisation.

Artistic Director & CEO James Brining Will Leave Leeds Playhouse in April 2025

by Stephi Wild — October 15, 2024

After 12 successful years as Artistic Director, James Brining is leaving Leeds Playhouse in April 2025 to become Artistic Director and Joint CEO of The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh.

Review: OLIVER!, Chichester Festival Theatre

by Gary Naylor — July 25, 2024

Matthew Bourne brings sensational dance routines to the stage, adding a cherry to the cake of one of the greatest scores in musical theatre history

Open Call Out Launches For Yorkshire Writers In Memory Of Kay Mellor

by Stephi Wild — July 19, 2024

Writers based in Yorkshire are being invited to apply for a paid, year-long fellowship, which will see them working with Leeds Playhouse and Rollem Productions, alongside a place on the prestigious BBC Writers Voices programme, which will help them to hone their skills in stage and screen as well as

Review: MY FAIR LADY, Leeds Playhouse

by Gary Naylor — June 8, 2024

Two terrific leads will delight audiences, but the source material's misogyny proves too much to simply sweep aside

CORALINE - A MUSICAL Will Premiere at Leeds Playhouse in 2025

by Stephi Wild — May 22, 2024

After worldwide success as a bestselling book and cult movie, Coraline – A Musical will premiere at Leeds Playhouse in spring 2025 ahead of a national tour.

Cast Set For MY FAIR LADY at Leeds Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — April 12, 2024

Leeds Playhouse and Opera North have announced a ‘loverly’ cast for their co-production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical My Fair Lady, with leading soprano Katie Bird and star of stage and screen John Hopkins in the leading roles of Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins.

Scottish Premiere Of New Dolly Parton Musical HERE YOU COME AGAIN Comes To Glasgow's King's Theatre in October

by Stephi Wild — February 1, 2024

Here You Come Again will arrive in Glasgow as part of a major UK tour ahead of performances in the West End.

Dolly Parton's HERE YOU COME AGAIN Will Embark on UK Tour Prior to West End Run

by Stephi Wild — January 22, 2024

Following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here You Come Again will embark on a major UK tour, bringing together for the first time ever all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits in a rollicking and joyful new musical, fully authorised by Dolly herself.