In early 1753, two men – a footman named William Critchard and a sailor named Richard Arnold – were arrested and executed for ‘buggery’ in the Bristol suburb of Redcliffe. The story, recently uncovered through court documents in local archives, is an unusually detailed account of the prosecution of homosexuality in Britain, and forms the basis of a new musical fable.
New musical REDCLIFFE will receive its premiere production at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026. Check out photos from inside rehearsal!
New video has been released of Jordan Luke Gage and Daniel Krikler performing “A Million Things I Know” from the new musical REDCLIFFE. The production, written by and starring Gage, is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. REDCLIFFE will run at Southwark Playhouse Borough from May 22 through July 4, 2026.
REDCLIFFE at Southwark Playhouse Borough announced weekly post-show Q&A sessions following Tuesday matinees, hosted by theatre podcast figures and industry voices, covering music, design, direction, and casting.
Production photos have been released for the new UK revival of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. The co-production is now running at Curve Leicester before stops in Bristol and Southampton.
Rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming UK revival of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, opening at Curve in Leicester before touring to Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton Studios.
Southwark Playhouse will present REDCLIFFE starting May 22, featuring a full cast lineup. The production promises a compelling theatrical experience in London. Learn more here!
Co-producers Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have revealed the full cast for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough will welcome a new Casting Director, Annelie Powell. Annelie will be casting most of the SJT's own productions, starting with Murder for Two.
You can now get a first look at photos of Bristol Old Vic's Christmas production of Treasure Island - A New Musical Adventure. This new musical adaptation is from Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary.
Bristol Old Vic has outlined a season of partnerships and visiting work for Spring 2026 with productions on general sale from 10am Fri 24 Oct. Learn more about this lineup here!
Layton Williams and George Blagden will join the cast of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s ground-breaking musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, as prisoners Molina and Valentin.
Old Library Theatre (OLT) will open its 2025 season with the musical JEKYLL & HYDE, running October 17–26 at the George Frey Center for Performing Arts in Fair Lawn.
Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for its swashbuckling Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure, a new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Bristol-inspired tale of hidden treasure and daring deeds.
Leicester’s Curve Theatre has announced a slate of new Made at Curve productions and co-productions for 2025 and 2026, featuring a major Kander and Ebb revival, a rehearsed reading of an American classic, and a UK premiere of a hit Canadian docu-concert.
Bristol Old Vic announced the first cast member for its Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure will be Bristolian legend, comedian and actor, Jayde Adams.
Compton Mackenzie‘s 1928 comic novel Extraordinary Women bursts onto the stage for the first time at Jermyn Street Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Mediterranean island of Sirene promises paradise for the beautiful Rosalba and her lover Aurora following World War One. But when other extraordinary women arrive, the island explodes into song, dance, laughter – and tears.
Check out the beautiful ballad 'Send in the Clowns' as sung by Sky Monroe of Morristown in Bergen County Players' production of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning A Little Night Music, now on stage at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell through June 1. Watch video highlights of the production.
Bergen County Players will close its 92nd season with Stephen Sondheim's Tony award-winning A Little Night Music at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell beginning in May.
