Mike Akers News

Cast Set For JANE EYRE at Storyhouse

by Stephi Wild — September 24, 2026

Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike lead a new stage adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel at Storyhouse in Chester.

Rose Theatre Adds Eight New Trustees to Board

by Stephi Wild — September 16, 2026

Rose Theatre announced eight new industry leaders to its board, including executives from Netflix's Roald Dahl Story Company, Live Nation Entertainment, and financial services firms, as the Kingston upon Thames venue marks eighteen years.

JANE EYRE to Open at Mercury Theatre Colchester, Tour Through November

by A.A. Cristi — September 14, 2026

A new touring production of JANE EYRE will premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester from September 26 to October 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre Kingston, Northern Stage Newcastle, and Storyhouse Chester through November.

Cast Set for JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester

by Stephi Wild — August 24, 2026

Olivia Marcus and Gabriel Akuwudike will lead JANE EYRE at Mercury Theatre Colchester from Sept 26-Oct 10, 2026, before touring to Rose Theatre, Northern Stage and Storyhouse.

RTST SIR PETER HALL DIRECTOR AWARD 2026 to Open for Entries

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2026

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust and Exeter Northcott Theatre have opened entries for a director award offering a mid-scale regional theatre production and touring opportunity, plus a £60,000 grant.

Creative Team Set For JANE EYRE UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 29, 2026

Mercury Theatre Colchester, Rose Theatre Kingston, Storyhouse Chester and Northern Stage Newcastle announced the creative team for a new touring production of JANE EYRE, directed by Lily Dyble.

JANE EYRE New Stage Adaptation Will Come to Storyhouse This Autumn

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2026

Storyhouse in Chester will stage a co-production of JANE EYRE, directed by 2025 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Lily Dyble, in association with Mercury Theatre, Rose Theatre Kingston, and Northern Stage.

JANE EYRE Will Come to the Mercury Theatre Colchester in September

by Stephi Wild — April 13, 2026

A brand new production of Jane Eyre, based on Sally Cookson, Mike Akers and the original company's adaptation of the Charlotte Brontë novel, will come to the Mercury Theatre Colchester in September.

Guest Blog: Gareth Machin, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative, On Reopening Salisbury Playhouse

by Guest Author — September 28, 2021

In the words of Cosmo Brown, 'Make 'em laugh' - and how life-affirming to hear waves of laughter ripple through Salisbury Playhouse this week.

BWW Review: PIPPI LONGSTOCKING, Royal And Derngate

by Verity Wilde — December 19, 2019

Royal & Derngate Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For PIPPI LONGSTOCKING

by Stephi Wild — October 29, 2019

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Pippi Longstocking, Royal & Derngate's 2019 Made in Northampton Christmas show.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Sally Cookson's PETER PAN at Troubadour White City Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 1, 2019

Rehearsal images have been released for the National Theatre's production of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan, ahead of its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.

Cast Announced For The National Theatre's Transfer Of PETER PAN To Troubadour White City Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 17, 2019

Today the National Theatre announced the 24 strong cast of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan as rehearsals get underway for its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.

The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers

by Stephi Wild — June 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers.

Sally Cookson's PETER PAN To Open At Troubadour White City Theatre This July

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2019

Get set for an awfully big adventure as the National Theatre's magical retelling of J M Barrie's PETER PAN, a thrilling story for audiences of all ages devised by the companies and directed by Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, A Monster Calls), will open at Troubadour White City, a new