Jane Hayes News

Writers' Cage Productions presents a by-invitation-only reading of Austenland, a new musical from the team behind Between the Lines and The Book Thief.

In October and November this year, the Seymour Centre will present The Underpants by Oscar-winning comedy legend, Steve Martin. Adapted from Carl Sternheim's play, this is a wild satire that will have audiences laughing out loud.

Griffin Theatre Company will present the premiere of Prima Facie, Suzie Miller's gripping one-woman show starring Sheridan Harbridge, directed by Lee Lewis at the SWB Stables Theatre from 17 May 2019.

Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which comes to Palace Theatre, Manchester from 3rd - 14th July 2018 as part of its international tour. Shona White (Donna Sheridan), Nicky Swift (Rosie), Helen Anker (Tanya), Tamlyn Henderson (Sam Carmichael), Daniel Crowder (Harry Bright), Matthew Rutherford (Bill Austin), Lucy May Barker (Sophie Sheridan), Phillip Ryan (Sky), Leisha Mollyneaux (Ali), Lottie Henshall (Lisa), Matt Jordan-Pidgeon (Pepper) and Michael Nelson (Eddie) will star in the production. At certain performances the role of Donna Sheridan will be played by Natalie Langston.

Join Baboro International Arts Festival for Children on a fun artistic journey through Winter and Spring, to celebrate Small Size Day 2017. Children and their grown ups are invited to enjoy a creative hands-on workshop, followed by immersive storytelling.

One Eyed Man Productions in association with Neglected Musicals and Hayes Theatre Co present Virginia Gay in CALAMITY JANE. Playing at Hayes Theatre Co from March 8, the full cast of CALAMITY JANE has been announced. 

Legendary frontierswoman; notorious daredevil; profane storyteller; unwomanly radical - CALAMITY JANE is one of the most immediately recognizable figures of the old American West.

The Canadian Music Centre in British Columbia (CMC BC) proudly reveals its renovated home, the Vancouver Creative Hub (837 Davie Street) with 40-seat black box theatre, the Murray Adaskin Salon, an urban cultural hotspot for Canadian music & the local arts community. The newly upgraded CMC branch will open October 14, 2016 with the first performance of CMC BC's inaugural Murray Adaskin Salon Concert Series - four recitals dedicated to iconic Canadian composers.

Neglected Musicals will present the musical classic CALAMITY JANE at Hayes Theatre Co from Wednesday 3 August. Directed by Richard Carroll, the Doris Day movie musical with legendary songs like Secret Love, The Black Hills of Dakota and The Deadwood Stage will star Virginia Gay as Calamity.

Freeform announces its May 2016 Programming Highlights. *All programming subject to change*

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, welcomed more than 200 schoolchildren from across east Kent on to its main stage this week (Monday). The young performers were taking part in THE DREAM: MET BY MOONLIGHT, their version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The performances - one from each school - took place in front of a packed audience. Scroll down for photos!

The hit Broadway comedy AN ACT OF GOD, starring Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes, officially opened last night, February 10, at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, for a limited six-week engagement through Sunday, March 13. Joining Hayes are David Josefsberg (as Michael) and James Gleason (as Gabriel). Go inside the star-studded opening night below!

Turning Point Ensemble will present 'Masque Early and New: A Musical Time Capsule' tonight, April 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 19th at 2:30pm at the Telus Studio Theatre, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Turning Point Ensemble will present 'Masque Early and New: A Musical Time Capsule' on Friday, April 17th at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 19th at 2:30pm at the Telus Studio Theatre, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Below, check out a trailer for Sony Pictures Classics' AUSTENLAND, arriving in limited release on August 16h.

Celebration Theatre, its Board of Directors and Company Members present 30 YEARS OF CELEBRATION, a benefit for CELEBRATION THEATRE - and will honor four-time Emmy nominee Sharon Lawrence with its second annual Celebration Theatre Vibrant Voice Award which is given to an artist for being an outspoken ally for Celebration Theatre and the LGBT arts community in Los Angeles. Scheduled to perform are Jane Lynch, Sean Hayes, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves, Valerie Bertinelli, Susan Sullivan, Lainie Kazan, Philip Casnoff, Drew Droege, Sam Pancake, Kevin Chamberlin, Roger Bart, Alec Mapa, the Ovation Award-winning cast of THE COLOR PURPLE and more.

Celebration Theatre, its Board of Directors and Company Members present 30 YEARS OF CELEBRATION, a benefit for CELEBRATION THEATRE - and will honor four-time Emmy nominee Sharon Lawrence with its second annual Celebration Theatre Vibrant Voice Award which is given to an artist for being an outspoken ally for Celebration Theatre and the LGBT arts community in Los Angeles. Scheduled to perform are Jane Lynch, Sean Hayes, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves, Valerie Bertinelli, Susan Sullivan, Lainie Kazan, Philip Casnoff, Drew Droege, Sam Pancake, Kevin Chamberlin, Roger Bart, Alec Mapa, the Ovation Award-winning cast of THE COLOR PURPLE, and special Guest Artists to be announced.