John Whiting News

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co is proud to present the Midwest Premiere of Fin Kennedy's How to Disappear And Never Be Found to kick off our exciting 24TH Season!

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.

Like their heroes Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, it's wee lads Mojo and Mickybo against the world in this bittersweet tale of innocence lost. Two actors play 17 characters in Owen McCafferty's rollicking and poignant thrill ride through 1970 Belfast.

Fee-fi-fo-fun - Classic Panto for everyone! Artistic Director Sean Holmes brings classic pantomime back to the Lyric Hammersmith for a glitter-filled festive feast that immerses audiences in one of the country's best-loved art forms. Directed by Steve Marmion, Jack and the Beanstalk starts previewing from 21 November 2009 and plays until 09 January 2010.

Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co is proud to present the Midwest Premiere of Fin Kennedy's How to Disappear And Never Be Found to kick off our exciting 24TH Season!

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is back in the West End in a new production to play a strictly limited engagement at the Vaudeville Theatre. The production opens tonight after running preview performances since October 8.

The Donmar Warehouse presents Life is a Dream by Pedro Calderon de la Barca in a new version by Helen Edmundson through 28 November.

The Brooklyn Academy of Music has announced their 2010 season, which will include the Donmar Warehouse's production of Strindberg's CREDITORS, directed by Alan Rickman. The cast will feature Anna Chancellor, Tom Burke and Owen Teale who will remain with the production after the transfer.

In her West End debut, Keira Knightley is turning out to be quite the good luck charm for The Misanthrope. According to a report in London's Daily Mail, the production has taken in a whopping £1million in just four days. According to the report, this kind of number for a straight play is something the West End has never seen before.

People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis and Tara Fitzgerald are cast in Moliere's comedy

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is coming back to the West End in an exciting new production to play a strictly limited season at the Vaudeville theatre from Thursday 8 October. Press night is Tuesday 20 October at 7.00pm

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is coming back to the West End in an exciting new production to play a strictly limited season at the Vaudeville theatre from Thursday 8 October. Press night is Tuesday 20 October at 7.00pm

Like their heroes Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, it's wee lads Mojo and Mickybo against the world in this bittersweet tale of innocence lost. Two actors play 17 characters in Owen McCafferty's rollicking and poignant thrill ride through 1970 Belfast.

We are pleased to announce our 24th Season of edgy, exciting, and risk-taking theatre. Our 2009-2010 season is teeming with new works, we are proud to bring you THREE Midwest Premieres, each uniquely compelling pieces of theater that reflect the decisions we face and the pursuit of what it means to live fully in the 21st Century! So without further ado, meet the plays!

After originally playing the Hampstead Theatre in 1991, Terry Johnson's IMAGINE DROWNING is back on stage. The emerging Waxwing Theatre offers this opportunity at the Rosemary Branch Theatre this autumn.

Open Book in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents WIDE ASLEEP The English premiere of a new one man show. Written and Performed by Iain Heggie. Directed by Alasdair Hawthorn

Open Book - Plays by Writers in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents THE TOBACCO MERCHANT'S LAWYER The English premiere of a new play by Iain Heggie. Directed by Liz Carruthers. Performed by Callum Cuthbertson.

People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Open Book in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents WIDE ASLEEP The English premiere of a new one man show. Written and Performed by Iain Heggie. Directed by Alasdair Hawthorn