John Middleton News

Review: ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal

by Natalie O'Donoghue — June 23, 2026

What did our critic Natalie O'Donoghue think of ALLEGRA at Theatre Royal?

Video: First Look at Dame Maureen Lipman in ALLEGRA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 26, 2026

Following a Tour across the UK, Dame Maureen Lipman will return to the West End in Allegra, the new comedy by two-time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter.

Dame Maureen Lipman Will Return to the West End in ALLEGRA

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2026

Dame Maureen Lipman is set to bring ALLEGRA, Peter Quilter's comedy directed by three-time Olivier winner Stephen Mear, to London's Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Photos: First Look at ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman Ahead of UK Tour

by A.A. Cristi — May 13, 2026

First-look production photos have been released for ALLEGRA, the new comedy starring Maureen Lipman.

Photos: ALLEGRA in Rehearsal Ahead of UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — May 8, 2026

The world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter, will open at Brighton's Theatre Royal and tours the UK prior to the West End.

Photos: ALLEGRA Begins Rehearsals Ahead Of UK Tour Starring Dame Maureen Lipman

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2026

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of ALLEGRA, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, starring Maureen Lipman in the title role.

Stephen Mear, John Middleton and More Join the Company of ALLEGRA Starring Dame Maureen Lipman

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 4, 2026

The complete cast has been revealed joining Dame Maureen Lipman DBE in the world premiere of Allegra, a new comedy by Tony Award and two time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter.

Stolen Shakespeare Guild to Stage SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in Fort Worth

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2026

The Stolen Shakespeare Guild will present a new adaptation of Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in Fort Worth, exploring themes of love, society, and family through the Dashwood sisters' poignant journey.

Photos: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Opens At The American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — June 4, 2025

This summer, the American Shakespeare Center is celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with a brand new production of her beloved classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Now on Stage at the Stratford Festival

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 28, 2025

The Stratford Festival is now presenting Sense and Sensibility.

Matt Bogart, Chelsea Packard, & Jessica Grové Will Lead Revised SENSE & SENSIBILITY at Encore Musical Theatre

by Joshua Wright — February 7, 2025

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present the Michigan premiere of Sense & Sensibility, a romantic new chamber musical with book, music, and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Daddy Long Legs) and based on the novel by Jane Austen.

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 16, 2024

Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing.

KEEPIN' IT REAL & More Set for Illusion Theatre 50th Anniversary 2024-25 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 9, 2024

ILLUSION THEATER celebrates its 50th anniversary with a season of new plays and special performances, honoring its legacy of producing transformative theater on pressing social issues.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Comes to Pitlochry Festival Theatre in June

by Stephi Wild — April 23, 2024

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and OVO have announced the première of Scottish playwright Frances Poet’s exciting new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s satirical study of society, money, and love - Sense and Sensibility.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Comes to Kentucky Shakespeare in January

by Stephi Wild — November 9, 2023

Kentucky Shakespeare returns to the Kentucky Center Bombard Theater January 6-14, 2024 with Kate Hamill's playful adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved classic novel.

Out Of The Box Theatre Company to Open 2023-24 Season With THE CONSTANT WIFE By W. Somerset Maugham

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 11, 2023

Out of the Box Theatre Company will open its 2023-24 season with the classic comedy 'The Constant Wife' by W.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Closes Northern Stage's 25th Anniversary Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2023

Northern Stage will close its celebratory 25th Anniversary Season with Kate Hamill's vibrant and playful adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which will be performed June 14-July 9, 2023, in the Courtyard Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, VT.