Joan Littlewood News

The Cell Presents Sister Sylvester's DOLL DNA Just in Time for Halloween

by Julie Musbach — October 24, 2019

Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents Sister Sylvester's DOLL DNA - a genetically modified performance event just in time for Halloween.

The National Theatre's Production Of A TASTE OF HONEY Will Transfer To The West End

by Stephi Wild — September 24, 2019

The National Theatre today announced that Bijan Sheibani's (Barber Shop Chronicles, Dance Nation) production of A Taste of Honey, the remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play written by Shelagh Delaney when she was just 19, will transfer to the West End immediately following a nine-week UK tour.

Jodie Prenger Stars In The National Theatre's Production Of A TASTE OF HONEY At The Marlowe Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2019

Jodie Prenger stars in the National Theatre's production of A Taste Of Honey at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month.

BWW Interview: John Godber Talks SCARY BIKERS at Trafalgar Studios

by Gary Naylor — March 24, 2019

John Godber talks about his life in theatre and about his Brexit flavoured play, Scary Bikers, running at Trafalgar Studios in April.

National Theatre's A Taste of Honey to tour to Edinburgh in 2019

by Natalie O'Donoghue — February 7, 2019

The National Theatre today announced a UK tour of Bijan Sheibani's production of A Taste of Honey, Shelagh Delaney's remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play, which was first produced in the Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, designed by Hildegard Bechtler and reconceived in an exciting new production, featurin

The National Theatre Will Tour Shelagh Delaney's A TASTE OF HONEY

by Stephi Wild — February 7, 2019

The National Theatre today announced a UK tour of Bijan Sheibani's production of A Taste of Honey, Shelagh Delaney's remarkable taboo-breaking 1950s play, which was first produced in the Lyttelton Theatre in 2014, designed by Hildegard Bechtler and reconceived in an exciting new production, featurin

Julie McBride, Sally Ann Triplett, and More Lead Reading of IN THE THEATRE

by Julie Musbach — February 5, 2019

The York Theatre Company as part of its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series will present a staged reading of the new musical In the Theatre with book by Joan Ross Sorkin (The Black Swan) and music and lyrics by Steven Fisher (The Little Dancer).

BWW Interview: Kristine Landon-Smith Talks Tamasha Theatre and THE ORCHESTRA

by Gary Naylor — January 17, 2019

Kristine Landon-Smith talks about directing her revival of Jean Anouilh's The Orchestra and about her unique life in theatre.

Hampstead Theatre Announces A New Version Of Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA and Casting For The World Premiere Of THE HOES

by Stephi Wild — September 28, 2018

Hampstead Theatre announces a new version of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya by Terry Johnson and casting for the world premiere of The Hoes.

Full Lineup Announced For 5th Annual Fun Palaces

by Stephi Wild — September 14, 2018

Fun Palaces is both an ongoing campaign for culture at the heart of every community, and an annual weekend of action - arts, science, craft, tech, digital, heritage and sports events and activities - run by, for and with local communities.

BWW Interview: Charity Wakefield Talks EMILIA at Shakespeare's Globe

by Gary Naylor — August 20, 2018

Charity Wakefield, currently appearing in Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's all-female Emilia, is the first woman to play William Shakespeare on the Globe stage.

First Ever LGBT+ Fun Palace Announced

by Stephi Wild — August 16, 2018

Fun Palaces have announced their first LGBT+ Fun Palace - an absolutely open and inclusive space for all people; gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, non-binary, straight and beyond.

LAMDA Professor To Teach A Class At United Solo Festival

by Julie Musbach — August 8, 2018

United Solo will host Penny Cherns, Director of the MA in Classical Acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), to teach a Master Class as part of the United Solo Professional Training Program on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Theatre Row in New York City.

Casting Announced for THE VILLAGE at Theatre Royal Stratford East

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2018

Theatre Royal Stratford East is pleased to announce the full cast for the world premiere of The Village, a new adaptation by April De Angelis of Lope de Vega's Fuenteovejuna and the first production in Nadia Fall's inaugural season as Artistic Director.