Mike Leigh News

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, London Coliseum

by Michael Higgs — December 3, 2024

Sarah Tipple brings the comedic opera to life with gloriously ridiculous period costumes, an outstanding cast and an abstract set that mirrors the plot’s absurdism with precision.

Maxine Peake Will Lead DOUBT: A PARABLE at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath

by Stephi Wild — November 12, 2024

Maxine Peake will star in this brand-new production of John Patrick Shanley's award-winning drama.

Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Rose Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — November 7, 2024

After its excellent recent revival at Stratford East, there is clearly still public and creative appetite for Mike Leigh's savage suburban comedy, Abigail's Party, now ending another national tour at the Rose Theatre in some style.

Guest Blog: Costume and Set Designer Anna Yates on Sustainability and Shag-Pile Carpet in ABIGAIL'S PARTY

by Guest Author — November 4, 2024

Unlike what seems like the entire population of the UK, I didn’t know anything about Abigail’s Party when I began working on it with Jack Bradfield in May this year.

Photos: Colman Domingo, Carrie Coon, & More Attend BAFTA North America's New York Tea Party

by Josh Sharpe — October 7, 2024

On Sunday, October 6, BAFTA hosted its inaugural New York Tea Party at The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, in conjunction with the New York Film Festival.

Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Stratford East

by Cindy Marcolina — September 13, 2024

The Seventies were a time for cheesy pineapple, bellbottom jeans, Elton John, and ABBA.

Stratford East Reveals 140th Anniversary Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — September 3, 2024

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director.

Angelina Jolie to be Honoured with the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media

by Josh Sharpe — August 27, 2024

Angelina Jolie will receive the TIFF Tribute Award in Impact Media.

Photos: First Look At Jane Horrocks and More In THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

by A.A. Cristi — August 7, 2024

Harold Pinter’s classic comedy of menace, The Birthday Party starring Olivier Award, Tony Award and BAFTA nominee Jane Horrocks, plays the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath from Friday 2 – Saturday 31 August.

Cast Set For PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe

by Stephi Wild — August 6, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC), written by and starring Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe).

Cast Announced For National Tour Of ABIGAIL'S PARTY Launching This Autumn

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2024

The cast for the national tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY this autumn has been revealed.

Entries Open For RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2024

by Stephi Wild — July 23, 2024

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced that the 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.

Cast and Creatives Set For ABIGAIL'S PARTY at Stratford East

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2024

Stratford East has announced the full cast and creative team for ABIGAIL’S PARTY, the unmissable tragicomic portrait of social class, materialism, and sexual tension in 1970s England by Mike Leigh.

Kellie Shirley Will Star In The Fairfield Halls' Annual Pantomime SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS

by Stephi Wild — July 3, 2024

UK Productions and BH Live have announced casting for this year's enchanting pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which will play at Fairfield Halls in the Ashcroft Theatre from 13 December 2024 – 05 January 2025, with a press performance on Sunday 15 December at 3pm.