Patrick Hamilton News

Queens Shakespeare makes its Manhattan debut with an encore engagement of it acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy classic TWELFTH NIGHT. Directed by Nanette Ozias Asher, performances begin June 17 at The Flea Theater in Tribeca.

Producing Artistic Director, Weylin Symes, is pleased to announce the productions that will comprise Stoneham Theatre's tenth anniversary season, September 2009 to June 2010. Stoneham Theatre will present seven Mainstage performances and one Emerging Stages production.

Ian Rickson will direct Amanda Drew, Andrew Lincoln and Toby Jones in the European premiere of Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song which runs at the Almeida from 19 March - 9 May 2009 with press night on 26 March. Designs are by Jeremy Herbert, lighting is by Peter Mumford and music is by Stephen Warbeck. Parlour Song is sponsored by Aspen Re.

This classic thriller, set in Victorian London, was first produced in 1938 and later filmed twice, in Britain and in the USA. Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her portrayal of Bella Manningham in the latter version. Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately, driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer. Aided by Bella, Rough proves Manningham's true identity and finally Bella achieves a few moments of sweet revenge for the suffering inflicted on her.

This classic thriller, set in Victorian London, was first produced in 1938 and later filmed twice, in Britain and in the USA. Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her portrayal of Bella Manningham in the latter version. Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately, driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer. Aided by Bella, Rough proves Manningham's true identity and finally Bella achieves a few moments of sweet revenge for the suffering inflicted on her.

Ian Rickson will direct Amanda Drew, Andrew Lincoln and Toby Jones in the European premiere of Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song which runs at the Almeida from 19 March - 9 May 2009 with press night on 26 March. Designs are by Jeremy Herbert, lighting is by Peter Mumford and music is by Stephen Warbeck. Parlour Song is sponsored by Aspen Re.

The 2009 season at the Almeida Theatre will include five premieres, two major revivals and a Shakespeare.

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Executive Directors) proudly announces the roster of presenters scheduled to appear for the The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

The Drama League (Jano Herbosch, President; Roger T. Danforth and Gabriel Shanks, Co-Managing Directors) proudly announces nominations for the 2007-08 Drama League Awards, to be awarded at The 74th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Friday, May 16, 2008 (noon) at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square (1535 Broadway at 46th Street).

Patrick Hamilton's Gaslight, the dark, Victorian melodrama, will be the next production at The Irish Repertory Theatre

On December 23rd, the off-Broadway performance of Rope will play its final performance

The classic 1929 thriller returns to New York at the Zipper Theatre.

A special holiday offer through December 23rd will include a pre fixe dinner at Camino Sur and premium tickets to the Drama Dept. production of Rope

Rope, presented by the Drama Dept. and starring Sam Trammell and Chandler Williams, is in previews at the Zipper

Rope, an underproduced 1929 play by Patrick Hamilton that inspired an Alfred Hitchcock film, will be presented at The Zipper from November 21st through January 15th, 2006

Drama Dept. (Douglas Carter Beane, Artistic Director and Michael S. Rosenberg, Executive Director) and The Zipper are pleased to announce the first of three co-productions: a revival of Patrick Hamilton's 1929 thriller, ROPE.