Rose Theatre will present the world premiere of Emma, Ava Pickett’s new adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless story of romance, friendship, and the tricky business of figuring out what truly makes us happy. Check out photos from inside the rehearsal room!
In celebration of the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen’s birth, one of Britain’s most beloved novelists, the Rose Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s (1536) new adaptation of Emma.
It all sounds quite dramatic on paper, but the piece becomes a relentless plod-along. It’s plotless and paceless. The characters are irredeemably broken and unchanged by their time on stage. Monica is an alcoholic, Jess is having an existential crisis, Jeff is a church-going gambler, and Matt’s grief for his mother rules his apathetic life.
Papatango has announced the full cast and creative team for the world première of Clive Judd's Here, the winner of the 2022 Papatango New Writing Prize.
Love Letters tells the story of an unposted love letter meant to be sent between a passionate young couple dating, only to be delivered sixteen years later. With a raft of brilliant songs from Essex's very best, and hits ranging from the 60s to today, this funny and popular working class love story promises to be an uplifting night out for everyone proudly calling Essex their home.
The Barn Theatre and Aaron Sidwell have announced the cast and creatives for the third and final series of their re-imagined Shakespeare series, Bard From The Barn.
Gary Oldman and Olivia Colman are set to be part of a virtual gala showcasing young stars of the future from Yorkshire.
The Central Theatre, Chatham have announced that EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin will be making all your panto wishes come true as she joins the cast of Cinderella this Christmas and New Year.
Lucy Benjamin, who is best known for playing Lisa Fowler in EastEnders and Maggie in the BAFTA award-winning series BBC Four series Detectorists, has been cast in the regional premiere of David Eldridge's In Basildon. This family drama will run at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch from 14 - 30 March.
Kathryn Pintus reviews Hairspray at the Bristol Hippodrome.
Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray follows the story of enthusiastic teen Tracy Turnblad, played by Freya Sutton, as she fulfils her dreams of dancing on her favourite television show.
The King's Theatre, Glasgow, will present HAIRSPRAY, starring Mark Benton, Lucy Benjamin, Marcus Collins and Freya Sutton.
The King's Theatre, Glasgow, will present HAIRSPRAY, starring Mark Benton, Lucy Benjamin, Marcus Collins and Freya Sutton.
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced details of one of its busiest years ever, with no fewer than three West End blockbusters, a ballet premiere, new opera productions and the return of several popular favourites. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the season in the video below.
The producers of HAIRSPRAY today announced that The X Factor's Marcus Collins will join stars Mark Benton and Lucy Benjamin on the show's forthcoming UK and Ireland tour, which opens at Manchester's Lowry Theatre in February next year.
The producers of HAIRSPRAY have announced that EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin will join leading man Mark Benton on the show's forthcoming UK tour, which opens at Manchester's Lowry Theatre in February next year. Photos of Mark, Lucy and newcomer Freya Sutton in character have also been just been released. Check them out below!
Controversial former Blue boyband member Lee Ryan will make his stage debut in 'The Pretender Agenda', a new play which will run at the New Players Theatre for five weeks from 28 August to 27 September 2008.
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