Jonathan Church News

Cast Announced For West End Transfer of THIS HOUSE

by Edward Baker — July 6, 2016

Casting has been announced for the West End transfer of James Graham's critically acclaimed political drama THIS HOUSE.

Selina Cadell and Harriet Thorpe Join THE DRESSER As First Images Released

by Marianka Swain — July 1, 2016

The first images of Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith in a new production of Ronald Harwood's THE DRESSER were released today, along with two new cast members: Selina Cadell and Harriet Thorpe.

Edward Bennett and Lisa Dillon Lead RSC's MUCH ADO and LOVE'S LABOURS LOST London Transfer

by Marianka Swain — June 24, 2016

The RSC's hugely acclaimed 2014 pairing of Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing (or Love's Labour's Won) arrives in London this Christmas, following runs at Chichester Festival Theatre and Manchester Opera House.

Adam Garcia Out of Australia's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN for Up to 6 Weeks Due to Injury

by Tyler Peterson — June 21, 2016

The splash-hit West End stage production SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is currently playing at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre with only 10 days to go before transferring to the Sydney Lyric on July 7th.

Ralph Fiennes's Richard III Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows

by Marianka Swain — May 30, 2016

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Artistic Director Jonathan Church's Departure From Sydney Theatre Company Described As 'Palace Coup'

by Michael Dale — May 27, 2016

Jonathan Church only assumed the role of Sydney Theatre Company's artistic director last September.

Jonathan Church Steps Down as Sydney Theatre Company Artistic Director

by Marianka Swain — May 26, 2016

Sydney Theatre Company announced today that Artistic Director Jonathan Church has stepped down from the role.

Ken Stott, Reece Shearsmith and Griff Rhys Jones in West End Productions of THE DRESSER and THE MISER

by Marianka Swain — May 25, 2016

Director Sean Foley, who has recently enjoyed sell-out success adapting and directing The Painkiller in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season of Plays at the Garrick will, starting this autumn, under producer Mark Goucher, direct two new productions in the West End.

Tommy Murphy Named Sydney Theatre Company's New Patrick White Fellow

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2016

Tommy Murphy has been announced as Sydney Theatre Company's new Patrick White Fellow at a special event at The Wharf on Friday 20 May.

Final Tickets to SINGIN' IN THE RAIN in Melbourne Released

by Tyler Peterson — May 20, 2016

Opening to thunderous applause on Saturday night, the splash-hit West End stage production SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is now playing at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre with final tickets released today.

CAST Artistic Directors fear for our cultural vibrancy in the face of Funding Announcements

by Jade Kops — May 15, 2016

Open letter: CAST Artistic Directors fear for our cultural vibrancy in the face of funding announcements

2016 Patrick White Playwrights' Award, Fellowship Shortlist Announced

by Tyler Peterson — May 5, 2016

Sydney Theatre Company has released the judges' shortlist of five plays in the running for the 2016 Patrick White Playwrights' Award which will be announced with a rehearsed reading of the winning play at The Wharf on Friday 20 May 2016 at 7pm.

Martin Shaw to Star in West End Transfer of HOBSON'S CHOICE

by Tyler Peterson — April 11, 2016

Marking the One Hundredth anniversary of the first UK production of this classic comedy, HOBSON'S CHOICEwill play at London's Vaudeville Theatre for a limited season, Wednesday 8th June - Saturday 10th September.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Coming to Adelaide

by Tyler Peterson — April 11, 2016

The splash-hit West End stage production SINGIN' IN THE RAIN will make its way to Adelaide in December for a season at the Festival Theatre.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces 2016 London Season

by Marianka Swain — April 11, 2016

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced new details of its 2016 London season.

New Version Of HALF A SIXPENCE Confirmed To Lead Chichester Festival 2016!

by Carrie Dunn — February 18, 2016

Jonathan Church and Alan Finch announce the Chichester Festival Theatre 2016 season - the last under their leadership as Artistic Director and Executive Director.

Breaking News: Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh Will Make Broadway Debuts Later This Year in THE PRESENT

by Nicole Rosky — January 27, 2016

Following a sold-out, critically acclaimed engagement in Sydney, Australia last August, THE PRESENT, Andrew Upton's new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's first play, Platonov, will be presented on Broadway for a limited engagement in the early Winter of 2016.