John Barton News

FATAL ATTRACTION Announces UK Tour Dates

by Stephi Wild — May 11, 2021

Smith and Brant Theatricals and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions have announced a new production of Fatal Attraction, based on the classic Paramount Pictures Corporation film.

DCPA Theatre Company to Stream TANTALUS: Behind The Mask

by Stephi Wild — December 2, 2020

Twenty years ago, the DCPA Theatre Company and Royal Shakespeare Company embarked upon the most ambitious play ever attempted— TANTALUS.

Professional Actors Perform KING LEAR Scene In Workshop Presentation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 22, 2020

A cast of professional actors, their work has been seen across the country, at such notable theatres as Oregon Shakespeare, Utah Shakespeare, Chicago Shakespeare, and many more.

Professional Actors Perform TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Scene In Workshop Presentation

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 22, 2020

With JAMES NEWCOMB, ROSS HELLWIG, SAPNA KUMAR, and MARCELO TUBERT, sit in on a final presentation from an October Shakespeare workshop!

The Working Actor's Journey Podcast Presents Virtual Workshop Of Shakespeare's RICHARD III

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 16, 2020

The Working Actor's Journey podcast presents a 'Virtual Workshop' on June 18, 2020 at 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET with both acting veterans and rookies.

VIDEO: Royal Shakespeare Company Releases SONNETS IN SOLITUDE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 19, 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company today released Sonnets in Solitude, a selection of Shakespeare's sonnets self-recorded by RSC actors while in lockdown.

Harlem Artist Debra Ann Byrd Set To Take The Stage At Shakespeare's Birthplace

by Julie Musbach — October 1, 2019

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's first Writer-in-Residence, Debra Ann Byrd, is set to return to Stratford-upon-Avon in October 2019 with her new solo show BECOMING OTHELLO: A Black Girl's Journey.

Rose Theatre Kingston To Appoint An Artistic Director As The Company's Creative Lead

by Stephi Wild — September 23, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces that Chief Executive Robert O'Dowd and the Board have decided to appoint an Artistic Director as the creative lead for the company.

Jerry Gunn Steps Down As Executive Producer At Rose Theatre Kingston

by Stephi Wild — September 11, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces that Jerry Gunn will step down as Executive Producer.

The Resident Acting Company Presents POLISHING SHAKESPEARE

by Stephi Wild — July 1, 2019

In 2015, the news that the Oregon Shakespeare Festival had commissioned modern English translations of all of Shakespeare's plays drew alarm from purists.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Full Programme For Accessible Theatre Festival, Let Me In

by Stephi Wild — June 10, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the full programme for Let Me In, running across two days throughout the theatre from 21 - 22 June 2019.

David Hargreaves Joins Cast of Shakespeare@ Inaugural Production Of HAMLET

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2019

The Legendary David Hargraves is the voice of the ghost of Hamlet's father in the Shakespeare@ inaugural production of HAMLET, which begins performances Thursday, March 28th.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announce Melly Still As Associate Artist

by Stephi Wild — January 18, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announce Melly Still as an Associate Artist.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announce Fay Lomas As Winner Of The Inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announce Fay Lomas as the winner of the inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship (PHEAF), an award introduced to commemorate the legacy of Sir Peter Hall, founding Artistic Director of the theatre.

Athol Fugard's A LESSON FROM ALOES Comes to Finborough Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 3, 2018

The acclaimed South African/British actor, writer and director Janet Suzman directs the first London production in 35 years of Athol Fugard's A Lesson From Aloes at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre, running for a strictly limited four week season from Wednesday, 27 February to Saturday, 23

Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic

by Stephi Wild — June 8, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its commitment to stop using single-use plastic within the venue as part of its continued efforts to become a greener organisation.

Rose Theatre Kingston Announces 2018 Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its 2018 Christmas show, a festive new version with original music of the Brothers' Grimm classic Hansel & Gretel written by Ciaran McConville, who returns to the theatre following last year's successful adaptation of Alice in Winterland.