Maureen Lipman News

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of ALLEGRA, a new comedy by Peter Quilter, starring Maureen Lipman in the title role. The production is directed and choreographed by Stephen Mear. See photos of the cast in action below.

PARK THEATRE will present five new productions this summer and autumn, including the world premiere of HOLY FOOL and adaptations of THE PIANIST and BULL. The season features a mix of community-driven and historical narratives.

All new photos have been released from Glorious!, the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins. Check out the photos here and learn more about the UK tour.

Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Wendi Peters), dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, who staged and starred in classical recitals in major venues including Carnegie Hall. Check out rehearsal photos here!

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.

Dame Maureen Lipman DBE will tour the UK for the first time in 20 years, opening at Theatre Royal Brighton in the week she celebrates her 80th birthday. Learn more here!

EastEnders actor Matthew James Morrison will star opposite Wendi Peters in the 20th anniversary UK tour of Peter Quilter’s Olivier-nominated comedy Glorious!, opening in February 2026.

The Jewish Literary Foundation has launched its new Jewish Playwrights Programme, supporting emerging playwrights through the process of developing a full-length play, and helping to foster a strong presence of Jewish culture within the UK theatre industry.  

A comedy retelling of Dracula featuring a capella renditions of popular rock hits, Dracapella comes to Park Theatre with a stellar cast. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Alongside newly announced shows, Park Theatre has announced the cast of musical comedy Christmas show Dracapella. Learn more about the lineup of events here!

Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.

Written by Jane Upton, (the) Woman is based on her experiences as a woman formed in the 90's losing herself in the transition from single woman to motherhood. Learn more here!

Telling the story of Lee Krasner, artist and wife of American painter Jackson Pollock, Lee explores the life and artworks of the woman behind the great painter at Park Theatre.

The Hope Mill Theatre production of GLORIOUS! will tour the UK with Wendi Peters reprising the role of Florence Foster Jenkins. Learn more about the show here!

Adding to a season which includes the Papatango New Writing Prize winning show The Meat Kings! (Inc.) of Brooklyn Heights, Christmas offering Dracapella, and more, Park Theatre has revealed a host of new shows.

Hot on the heels of selling out at Crazy Coqs in May, Janie Dee’s star-studded Beautiful World Cabarets will transfer to Charing Cross Theatre this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Including their Christmas offering – a  comedy reimagining of Dracula written by Mock the Week creator Dan Patterson and Artistic Director Jez Bond – Park Theatre has announced four new shows.

Park Theatre has announced a programme of fully developed shows, works in progress and Edinburgh Fringe previews as part of their Park Laughs series this summer.

Chair Robert Khan and the board of the King's Head Theatre in Islington have announced the appointment of Sofi Berenger to the position of Executive Producer and CEO, effective immediately.

Two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, producer, director singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will present a series of cabarets at Crazy Coqs. See the lineup here!