Peter Shaffer News

Nadia Fall Announces Second Season At Theatre Royal Stratford East

by Stephi Wild — May 28, 2019

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announces Nadia Fall's second season as Artistic Director to run from Autumn 2019 to Summer 2020.

Book Now For EQUUS in the West End

by Marianka Swain — May 28, 2019

The critically acclaimed production from English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East of Peter Shaffer's award-winning play Equus transfers to the West End for a strictly limited season.

Screen Plays' Black Comedy De-Lights

by Colin Fleming-Stumpf — May 24, 2019

Peter Shaffer's farce Black Comedy delights based on one absurd premise.

BWW Previews: LETTICE & LOVAGE at West End Productions

by Beth Leitman — May 21, 2019

BWW Previews: LETTICE & LOVAGE at West End Productions

EQUUS Will Open At Trafalgar Studios This July

by Stephi Wild — May 21, 2019

Award winning director Ned Bennett's bold revival of Peter Shaffer's iconic psychological thriller Equus is transfering to the West End this summer.

Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting For EUROPE

by Stephi Wild — May 13, 2019

The Donmar Warehouse today announces full casting for Artistic Director Michael Longhurst's inaugural Donmar production Europe by David Greig.

West End Productions Presents LETTICE & LOVAGE

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2019

West End Productions and director, Marty Epstein are connecting again with Lettice and Lovage.

BWW Review: MOZART REQUIEM Clashes With Sunny Salieri Symphony

by Perry Tannenbaum — April 16, 2019

Well-aware of the Peter Shaffer implications of programming MOZART'S REQUIEM with a Salieri symphony, Charlotte Symphony flipped the script, revealing a happy-go-lucky Salieri and a fearsome Mozart.

BWW Review: Onstage Magnetism of Outstanding Duo in EQUUS at Theatre On The Bay

by Lindsay Kruger — April 12, 2019

Inspired by a true event, Peter Shaffer's EQUUS invites audiences to sit in on Alan Strang's psychological appointments after the teenager violently attacks six horses.

UMS Announces Upcoming Season - Yo-Yo Ma, SWAN LAKE, and More!

by Stephi Wild — April 11, 2019

The University Musical Society (UMS) announces its 141st season, which runs from September 2019 through April 2020.

Portrait Exhibition to Feature Cameron Mackintosh, Stephen Sondheim, Phyllida Lloyd and More

by Julie Musbach — April 9, 2019

The Victoria and Albert Museum will host an exhibition of portraits by Francis Hamel celebrating the visiting professors of the Cameron Mackintosh Chair of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College, Oxford.

Graham Hopkins and Sven Ruygrok to Star in Exciting New Production of EQUUS

by Rebecca Russo — March 28, 2019

EQUUS stars Graham Hopkins as psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart and Sven Ruygrok as 17-year-old Alan Strang - a stable boy who has been arrested for blinding six horses with a metal spike.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Announces its 2019-2020 Season - AMADEUS, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, and More!

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2019

Two West Coast premieres and one San Diego premiere highlight an engaging, eclectic 2019-20 seven-play series at North Coast Repertory Theatre, now celebrating its 38th season.

Ian McKellen Apologizes For Insensitive Remarks About Abuse Allegations

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2019

According to Vanity Fair, Ian McKellen recently made some offensive remarks regarding abuse allegations.

Taye Diggs-Directed THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Announced for Syracuse Stage 2019-20 Season

by A.A. Cristi — March 5, 2019

Syracuse Stage announced the shows that will make up the 2019/2020 season: six plays and musicals on subscription plus a special world premiere directed by TV, stage and film actor Taye Diggs.

BWW Interview: Fred Prestine And Anthony Geraci of BLACK COMEDY at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg

by Andrea Stephenson — February 26, 2019

BWW Review: EQUUS, Theatre Royal Stratford East

by Charlie Wilks — February 22, 2019

A piece that could easily feel out dated is anything but as Ned Bennett's production of Peter Shaffer's Equus blasts onto the Stratford stage, before going off on tour with English Touring Theatre.

Royal Stratford East's EQUUS Opens Today

by BWW News Desk — February 21, 2019

English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East today announce the full cast for Ned Bennett's bold new production of Peter Shaffer's critically-acclaimed classic, psychological thriller Equus.

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of EQUUS

by Julie Musbach — February 20, 2019

Get a first look below at English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East bold new production of Peter Shaffer's critically-acclaimed classic, psychological thriller Equus.

Full Cast Announced For English Touring Theatre And Theatre Royal Stratford East's EQUUS

by BWW News Desk — February 15, 2019

English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East today announce the full cast for Ned Bennett's bold new production of Peter Shaffer's critically-acclaimed classic, psychological thriller Equus.